Astro Boy on the GBA might be better, actually. [Issue#48, p.99]

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]

EA Tiburon may collect a handful of inexperienced fans with this release, but it'll lose a whole lot more from the other end of the scale. [Issue#71, p.78]

High Moon has put its soul into this one, and it shows. [Issue#90, p.70]

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]

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

Fantastic stuff. [Issue#48, p.99]

DeathSpank's going to thrill some as much as it will frustrate others. [Issue#62,p.101]

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

Gripes about PES prove a modern-day "Princess and the Pea" story. The general excellence of the game's simulation serves to unduly highlight one measly kilobite of pure devil's armpit. [Issue 13, p.96]

As long as you're a fan of the RTS format, it's hard to fault Battle for Middle-Earth II on anything other than the controls. We think most will adapt soon enough, though. [Issue 9, p.84]

A videogame that, though potentially excellent, doesn't have much reason to exist, and scuppers itself time and again through silly design decisions. [Issue#64, p.84]

Resoundingly okay. [Issue#23, p.97]

Simple, compelling and really hard to put down. [Issue#100, p.87]

As fun as ever. [Issue#79, p.77]

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]

Pretty, engaging, funny, utterly inoffensive. [Issue#61, p.93]

There’s a lot to love in Mirror’s Edge, times when it reaches potential game of the year material, times when mind, body and control come together to create something almost euphoric on screen. But when that transcendence is shattered by a poorly designed combat section or a moment of utter confusion, it leaves a bitter taste. Kudos, then, for EA’s commitment to new IP, but it’s one that ironically, leaves us wanting a sequel.

The mini-games are plentiful and brilliant (and allow online play), the levels are extremely well designed. [Issue 18, p.116]

As a package it is an homage-ridden trip down memory lane that will put a smile on the face of every fan. [Issue#51, p.90]

Everyone loves karaoke. [Issue#104, p.81]

Gimmicks aside, it's a very short and linear adventure that you'll probably only play through once unless you're an Achievements whore. But then...we had such fun playing it. [Issue 9, p.74]

While the campaign is a damn sight better than Battlefield 3's, it still falls a little flat in spots. [Issue#105, p.82]

Wolfenstein might not be trying to push the genre forward in a significant way, but by embracing what has come before it, MachineGames has created one of the most entertaining releases of the year.

Uninspired and sorely lacking invention. [Issue#70, p.78]

Ultimately feels stale. [Issue#47, p.84]

An impressive multiplayer suite. [Issue#57, p.107]

The complexity of it all stinks up the mix. [Issue#23, p.98]

Assault Heroes will leave you giddy with its freewheeling, high-score chasing bliss. [Issue # 16, p.114]

It's as fast-paced and addictive as you remember. [Issue#58, p.104]

Gears Of War: Judgment is like a crown with no jewels; it’s still solid gold, sure, but that something is missing is all the more obvious for the size and magnificence of the gems which were once there.

One simple tweak solves a few years of hurt, though trademark trouble areas still exist. [Issue#61, p.94]

One hell of a taster. [Issue#45, p.100]

Too addictive. [Issue#5, p.120]

Feels closer to a good footballing videogame than the series has for a few years now, but crucially still isn't one. [Issue#64, p.86]

For fans of F1 both casual and hardcore this is still well worthy of your attention. [Issue#104, p.79]

Beautiful to look at, enjoyable to play, but marred by disappointing aspects that do some harm. Nontheless, Sakaguchi has laid the foundations for an immense RPG franchise. [Issue 23, p.76]

It has enough cutesy charm to just about justify the admission price. [Issue#34, p.117]

There are plenty of challenges. [Issue#117, p.84]

Anyone with a passing interest will find a lot to like. [Issue#76, p.90]

The traditional approach will put off as many as it pleases, but Lost Odyssey is a cracking RPG which looks great, plays better, and is genuinely affecting. [Apr 2008, p.80]

It will tickle you with nostalgia before slapping you with its frustrating countering system. [Issue#92, p.80]

Prototype is a dumb, irritating but gratuitous toy. It appeals to the 14-year-old within all of us, but we really deserve something more mature to play at this point.

This adventure doesn't do as good a job of pointing you in the right direction as the original, but all the same, it's a thoroughly entertaining action RPG... [Issue#66, p.103]

There’s more than just a love for the source material here; Alien: Isolation also displays a thorough understanding of what made it work. The game is a worthy accompaniment to Ridley Scott’s film, and there are few bigger compliments we can dish out than that.

It's simple to play, easy to learn, absolutely impossible to complete. [Issue #7, p.120]

Enjoyable enough, but it will take the forgiving nature and steadfast devotion of a fan to really get the most out of it. [Issue 26, p.96]

Distinctive. [Issue#52, p.105]

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 same game as before, but better. Lost Planet isn't perfect, but it looks good and is certainly different from the other third-person shooters out there. [Issue#34, p.97]

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

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

Consistently entertaining but lacking in originality, Watch Dogs boasts a hugely promising concept but finds itself coasting along on the triumphs of others. You won’t be disappointed, but you won’t be surprised either.

Harcore sums Moto GP 07 up in a nutshell. We imagine fans clearing all, if any, of their other 360 games out of the way to make space for this one, making their 360 a dedicated Moto GP console. [Issue #22, p.74]

This is exactly the same as last year's version. Ignore the Rivalry and Cinemotion fluff and you'll be hard pushed to spot genuine advances. At least EA pretends to try. [Issue 12, p.99]

The simple act of controlling your player is fraught with issues. [Issue#77, p.85]

It's just a shame that it technically can't match up to its really lofty ambitions. [Issue#100, p.86]

Fun and endlessly moreish. [Issue#124, p.86]

One of the better packages we've seen undermined by some of the dumbest AI ever, FCIP lurches between greatness and mediocrity before settling somewhere between the two. [Issue#5, p.84]

Another solid entry for Skylanders, but the upfront price is only a fraction of what you'll need to play to see all it has to offer. [Issue#118, p.70]

It's one original offering. [Issue#74, p.100]

An excellent playset, alongside a comprehensive and easy to use Toy Box makes this an essential purchase and proof that Disney really wants to beat the competition.

Call Of Duty: Ghosts is a familiar experience, but it’s been fine tuned to almost perfection. The multiplayer is the best it’s been in a long time.

Assassin’s Creed Syndicate is not without its problems, but it turns out that putting two excellent protagonists in a brilliantly recreated city is all it takes to make us excited about the Assassin’s Creed series again.

Bloody brilliant. [Issue#90, p.90]

This is top-quality shooter fare, blessed with visuals bright enough to be pleasing on the eye, yet not garish enough for bullets to be easily obscured. [Issue#29, p.119]

The cars never felt "right." [Issue#99, p.67]

Such innocence with a secret mean streak pleases us immensely, and even if you play fair there must be many hours of gameplay trying to see your little guys into a fortified castle. [Issue#37, p.117]

Just good. [Issue#78, p.82]

Dead Rising 3 might be a little rough around the edges, but it’s unrelenting in its ability to keep you engaged and entertained.

"Marble Madness" with cannons. [Issue 28, p.118]

Some will take issue with Dead Space 3 on a fundamental level, given that it shirks many classical survival-horror tenets to pursue and action-heavy path. But when the action is generally so good, it's hard to stay crazy with Visceral for long. [Issue#95, p.73]

The satisfaction to be found here is immense. [Issue#63, p.]

A lot of thought as well as another E has gone into Q Entertainment's latest release. [Issue 27, p.117]

Not just treading water, but arguably depreciating a little. [Issue#52, p.92]

It's just finally captured the skill and fortitude that comes with playing a real game of tennis, an achievement we sense it's always been working towards. [Issue#34, p.90]

A fine blaster. [Issue#23, p.97]

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]

Simple on the surface, yet with almost endless replay value, and most definitely worthy of the great name it has inherited. [Issue#25, p.80]

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

Big improvement over previous games and the new features add masses of depth. This offers basketball fans the best way of following and playing the game. [Issue#37, p.85]

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

A special little number. [Issue #22, p.114]

Compelling. [Issue#62,p.103]

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

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]

A really pleasant experience. [Issue#48, p.78]

If there's one genre the 360 is short of it's platformers, and Banjo is still one of the best within it. [Issue#41, p.113]

A relatively cheap distraction. [Issue#59, p.105]

The single-player game, while damn hard, is also fun. Shame it's just another Xbox port really [Issue#6, p.97]

Our favourite little blue hedgehog's sneakers don't have quite the traction they used to. [Issue#79, p.78]

This is platform bliss, pure and simple. [Issue#24, p.100]

As pick-up-and-play titles go, this is absolutely top-notch. [Issue#23, p.96]

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

While it’s incredibly fun with friends, it has little worth on your own. We also have concerns with the lack of content.

Clumsy dialogue aside, this first episode of Life is Strange is a brilliant introduction to a story we can't wait to see the rest of. [Issue#121, p.76]

A solid multiplayer free-to-play shooter that, despite suffering from a lack of variety, is distinct enough to warrant giving it a try. [Issue#109, p.70]

It's an improvement on the distinctly triangular original for sure. [Issue 27, p.90]