It's what the original always should have been. [Issue#87, p.84]

A masterclass in how to make the absolute least of your own unique selling point. [Issue#87, p.82]

Never before has a game's potential been squandered so much just because the hardware was unable to keep up with the vision. [Issue#87, p.80]

A radical evolution of the franchise. [Issue#87, p.78]

A decent tactical shooter, but the campaign is too short and too average to provide anything more than a weekend's distraction. [Issue#87, p.76]

There's no denying the rodent's getting a little arthritic in his old age. [Issue#86, p.103]

A dark and serious take on an otherwise oversaturated genre. [Issue#86, p.102]

Vaguely enjoyable. [Issue#86, p.101]

A good-looking but boring button masher that should be avoided. [Issue#86, p.100]

A masterful piece of contemporary game design and a richly rewarding experience suitable for all ages. [Issue#86, p.98]

A shooter that's about as "meh" as you can get. [Issue#86, p.87]

This is more of the score attack goodness that Cave does best. [Issue#86, p.86]

A fun and frantic throwback to the days when dirty tactics, outlandish manoeuvres and sheet aggression were the brutal, mangled order of the day. [Issue#86, p.84]

A fantastic shooter that does a lot for the genre. [Issue#86, p.80]

The sharp thrill of a successful synchronised takedown never loses its edge. [Issue#86, p.76]

A definitive digital proxy. [Issue#85, p.105]

At two hours, it's pretty short. [Issue#85, p.104]

A great range of moves and some pleasantly diverse characters. [Issue#85, p.103]

Incredibly polished. [Issue#85, p.102]

Surprisingly charming overall, if a bit bland. [Issue#85, p.93]

A decent collection with a few standout games. [Issue#85, p.93]

A cynical package that doesn't do the Star Wars franchise any justice whatsoever. [Issue#85, p.92]

Its hidden depths might be too obscure for some, but this is the kind of title XBLA was made for. [Issue#85, p.91]

The AI is horrible enough to make the stealth segments infuriating and the action areas unfair. [Issue#85, p.90]

Engrossing and rewarding. [Issue#85, p.88]

Has plenty of good ideas: it just fails to make any of them work properly. [Issue#85, p.86]

The repetition begins to grow old a few hours before the game reaches its conclusion. [Issue#85, p.84]

Fighting with an awkward camera system certainly feels a lot more noticeable today than it did back in 2003. [Issue#84, p.105]

These robots could sure use a little extra life injected into them. [Issue#84, p.104]

Probably not the worst tower defence game anywhere ever, but certainly the worst we recall playing on Live Arcade. [Issue#84, p.104]

Great value, incredibly addictive and fun no matter what your skill level, Trials Evolution deserves to be another multimillion seller for one of Live Arcade's flagship names. [Issue#84, p.102]

Poorly designed, monotonous and, aside from the hilariously bad voice acting, utterly, utterly bland. [Issue#84, p.89]

Essentially Dynasty Warriors 7 with more stuff. [Issue#84, p.89]

It's a comprehensive celebration of Naruto in which fans will delight. [Issue#84, p.88]

Motocross has so much more to offer than this dire racer. [Issue#84, p.87]

It just isn't particularly good. [Issue#84, p.86]

None of it feels much like Resident Evil. [Issue#84, p.85]

As an old-school shooter, Earth Defense Force has much more fun to offer. [Issue#84, p.84]

Beware the temperamental difficulty. [Issue#84, p.83]

DMC and DMC3 have stood the test of time. The real surprise is just how poor Devil May Cry 2 seems now that it can be directly compared. [Issue#84, p.82]

Unbounded has got something recent Ridge Racer games have lost sight of: a sense of unbridled, anarchic fun. [Issue#84, p.80]

A sterling effort that is sure to please fans of the series. A juicy challenge that's only likely to be ruined by the ability to go online and find all its solutions. [Issue#84, p.78]

At 400 points, we'd call it a steal, and online co-op is a very nice bonus. At 800, though, we're just not that fussed. [Issue#83, p.105]

The biggest problem is that there really isn't anything you haven't seen before. [Issue#83, p.105]

A great combination of genres that manages to really tax your brain, be great fun and work as a competitive and addictive multiplayer game. Not so great for solo players, though. [Issue#83, p.104]

What's really impressive is how well this little world, its narrative and your powers seem to organically come together. [Issue#83, p.103]

Another gem on XBLA. [Issue#83, p.103]

It isn't quite as polished or diverse as it should be. [Issue#83, p.102]

The fighting and climbing become exercises in frustration, and there isn't enough depth here. [Issue#83, p.100]

It's sadly spoilt by a lack of content and too much repetition. [Issue#83, p.98]

While many fans will already have BlazBlue, Extend ties together all of the DLC, tweaks and modes that make it the definitive way to enjoy this superb series. [Issue#83, p.89]

Ace Combat or HAWX 2 do this better, but if you love your planes that much, you could do a lot worse. [Issue#83, p.89]

A surprisingly immersive experience. We doubt you've played anything like it. [Issue#83, p.88]

While its ambitious ideas fall by the wayside, the core act of shooting robots is done better than we dared to hope. [Issue#83, p.87]

A definite backward step from IL-2 Sturmovik: Birds of Prey. [Issue#83, p.86]

It manages to overcome its linearity problems in some imaginative ways and is well worth your time. [Issue#83, p.84]

At the most basic level, this just isn't much fun to play. [Issue#83, p.82]

Fun in short bursts, but ultimately lacking in polish, balance and a clear idea of what it even is in the first place. [Issue#83, p.80]

It simply isn't polished enough to wow casual fans. [Issue#83, p.78]

Successfully combines elements of both franchises in an imaginative, fun and impressive fighting game. [Issue#83, p.76]

Mass Effect 3's job is one of refinement, and BioWare polishes its ideas to a mirror sheen. [Issue#83, p.72]

As fun as Choplifter can be, it's difficulty will but off most from making that second fly-by. [Issue#82, p.103]

Best enjoyed in short bursts - and only then if you can find someone willing to play it with you. [Issue#82, p.103]

Intense, riveting, terrifying and masterful are just a few of the words we wouldn't use to describe Amy. One of the worst games on Xbox Live Arcade. [Issue#82, p.102]

A fresh and unique game, but with a steep challenge that some will find frustrating. But it does feature a giant arse monster. [Issue#82, p.92]

By no means a bad game, but it's lacking in anything to draw you back in or to take the game beyond what Top Spin and Virtua Tennis already do better. [Issue#82, p.90]

A great concept with potential, torn to pieces by bland shooting, horrid dialogue and frustrating design. Swordplay can be fun but there's little else to enjoy. [Issue#82, p.88]

One of the best-designed but least original games we've ever played. [Issue#82, p.86]

The best Undisputed game to date, and arguably the best MMA simulation currently in existence. [Issue#82, p.84]

Occasional hiccups and pacing issues can't damage the soaring highs The Darkness II hits when all its elements scream in blood-curdling harmony. [Issue#82, p.80]

If you're an oldie who remembers Voltron, do yourself a favor and don't soil those memories with this. [Issue #81, p.103]

There's a crude leveling system. [Issue #81, p.103]

It's a brighter, more entertaining version of Trials HD, and a game that you simply need to download. [Issue #81, p.102]

A refreshing take on the genre. [Issue #81, p.102]

It made us sweat. A lot. [Issue #81, p.91]

A charming and often ingenious little game. [Issue #81, p.90]

SCV's great mix of spectacle, accessibility and depth make it a fun fighting game that almost anyone with an interest in the genre can enjoy. [Issue #81, p.88]

It would still be worth it even if it was just Metal Gear Solid on its own. [Issue #81, p.86]

The level of customisation, freedom of choice and unending list of things to do makes this one of the most worthy and substantial sequels ever created. [Issue#81, p.79]

All missions are set around a basic template, and the whole idea never evolves to the point of having any meat on its bones. [Issue#80, p.103]

It's actually very good. [Issue#80, p.103]

There's undoubtedly a lot of depth and longevity for those who buy into it, but 1,200 Points for a puzzle game that doesn't exactly feel new seems like a bit of a stretch. [Issue#80, p.102]

It's the most accurate home port yet. [Issue#80, p.102]

It ranges from boring and stupid to totally incomprehensible, and neither end of the spectrum amounts to any fun at all. [Issue#80, p.87]

Just lets itself down by not pursuing the artistic angle enough. [Issue#80, p.87]

It's Pictionary - you either care or you don't. From a technological standpoint, it works well but might prove a bit too pricey for the casual market it's aimed at. [Issue#80, p.86]

A decent, though expensive, tool for those interested in a neater way to get some painting and drawing done. But it has its issues. [Issue#80, p.86]

A bit more imagination would have been preferable, but you're more than getting your money's worth. [Issue#80, p.85]

The flaws are just too much to look past. [Issue#80, p.82]

It's so enjoyable that we'd be hard pressed to recommend a better casual sports game for just about anyone. [Issue#79, p.103]

Easily the best take on Worms in 3D yet. [Issue#79, p.103]

Such a joy to play. [Issue#79, p.102]

Fantasy genocide has never been such fun. [Issue#79, p.102]

Just feels like it's missing something fairly vital and simply doesn't have a lot of depth. [Issue#79, p.101]

If you've got the original, you don't really need to bother. [Issue#79, p.101]

A charming little game. [Issue#79, p.100]

We were both bored and angered by it. [Issue#79, p.100]

Not something you're likely to get your money's worth from. [Issue#79, p.89]