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]

Fable Anniversary has been given a great HD-coat of paint, but many of the mechanics feel too outdated by today’s standards to be satisfying.

Under that pixelated good is a deviously complex fighting engine. This means it's not for everyone, thought. [Issue#97, p.71]

Mercenaries 2 doesn’t quite live up to all the good work done by the original and makes a bunch of new mistakes, but still proves entertaining enough to warrant a look.

Ground Zeroes feels a little lean, but the game remains an invigorating, intelligent and interesting return to a series that feels as if it is heading in the right direction.

Value is on its side, which is a rare treat on XBLA. [Issue#48, p.98]

This is a weird mixture of good and bad. [Issue#97, p.75]

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

Please make a sequel soon, Capcom. [Nov 2009, p.104]

It has destruction, character and ambience by the truckload, but it should have learned to walk before it started running.

A solid shooter that will have many a leaderboard junky glued-fast for weeks on end. [Issue#31, p.118]

Those looking to play solo should probably look elsewhere. [Issue#67, p.87]

It's a unique twist on the stealth genre and one that's worth exploring in three dimensions. [Issue#97, p.77]

Online is clearly the main event here, but nevertheless the experience proves as involving and deceptively deep as ever. Minus a few fairly bizarre design issues, it would score more highly. [Issue 14, p.91]

A surprisingly stable online mode. [Issue 26, p.118]

Bearing in mind that this isn't a game as we know them, EA Sports Active is surprisingly good fun. [Issue#67, p.89]

A charming game and, while not that deep, a pleasant surprise if you're just looking for engaging casual fun or are a very casual player open to some deeper gameplay. [Issue#50, p.86]

Jolly good show! [Issue#38, p.115]

The only fitness title out there that will both slim you down and manager to raise a smile or two. [Issue#67, p.91]

This core mechanic proves sound. [Issue#67, p.101]

Mechanically and stylistically it's bloody marvellous, but serious technical issues and overzealous handholding stunt its path to greatness. [Issue#32, p.87]

You can't help but admire the artistry with which Rockstar's world has been created, but too many fundamental elements elements fall short of greatness. [Issue#39]

It can be quite exciting to assemble a new costume and get to grips with its special abilities. [Issue#67, p.104]

Great presentation and a wealth of content make up for technical shortcomings. [Issue#98, p.74]

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

Combat that is about as deep as could possibly be managed with only one standard attack button. [Issue 26, p.117]

A commendable first effort from Midway and one that should be the starting point of a seriously good franchise as the years go on. The war has truly begun again!

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]

A valiant first effort, EA Sports UFC could be the start of something great. For now, it is merely a good try, but one that is still a lot of fun. [Issue#114, p.68]

You'll probably leave it with fond memories. [Issue#118, p.74]

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

For all it gets right, it manages to hit the majority of the genre's key problems. [Issue#57, p.94]

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

In all honesty, the level design in Sonic & Knuckles is boring. [Issue#51, p.105]

If your idea of a good time is pissing ammo from your blinged-up gun while relentlessly high-fiving with your free hand, you're in luck. [Issue#55, p.88]

The Second Encounter is by far the most frenetic first-person game we've played in a while. [Issue#66, p.102]

The story here has been sublime throughout, but as a game The Wolf Among Us still feels remote. [Issue#114, p.84]

The major additions show real promise, but right now they're doing more harm than good. [Issue#77, p.84]

Ahh, good times. [Issue#39]

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]

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

The combat is fun and visually rewarding, if a little glitchy, but at the end of the day it's Star Wars, you probably already know if you're going to enjoy this game. [Issue#37, p.80]

It still feels clunky in places. [Issue#117, p.74]

Unfortunately marred by some poorly designed mechanics, gameplay choices and a chunky feel. [Issue#77, p.87]

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]

The best Dead Rising game do date, but its core gameplay remains much the same. [Issue#77, p.89]

Simply for fans of the band only. [Issue#61, p.92]

A significant improvement over last time out - requiring patience and guile to succeed - but unfortunately, shadows of its former self still remain, however. [Issue#25, p.96]

Guaranteed to get into your mind and refuse to budge. [Issue#63, p.86]

The game lulls into tedium's lukewarm embrace far too often for its own good. [Issue#31, p.85]

Pretty standard old-school conversion territory. [Issue#52, p.105]

An educational mind-bender that is well worth experiencing. [Issue#54, p.105]

Harmonix once again proves that it's the best at what it does. [Issue#118, p.85]

A beautiful game that's let down by its clunky mechanics and frustrating AI quirks. [Issue#119, p.76]

Will never be in anyone’s top ten list but Wolverine offers a tremendous amount of fun while keeping the balance with depth and a decent challenge. Another surprise in 2009.

Guaranteed to make you jump at least once. [Issue#40, p.78]

A respectable attempt at adding variety to a modern classic, but one that fails to meet the lofty standards of its ancestors, though there's still fun to be had. [Issue#119, p.79]

With the focus on four-player action, it's more frenetic and atmospheric than its peers. [Issue#55, p.105]

At times cumbersome, Crimes & Punishments has enough tricky and well-paced crime-solving mysteries to keep you fully engaged. [Issue#117, p.86]

In short, it's competent. [Issue#49, p.103]

Often more engaging than its simple puzzles should allow it to be, the presentation and variety of gameplay ideas go a long way to making this an impressive, if small, adventure.

Only those who'll pick up on its knowing secret collection voiceover need apply. [Issue#63, p.101]

Only slightly worse than EA's recent offering, but when there's a choice of two, why would anyone plump for second place? [Issue#38, p.102]

Be A Pro's sideshow trumps the main event, which itself is largely unchanged. [Issue#32, p.86]

Light, silly and undemanding but also surprisingly fun, Blood On The Sand will never compete with the big boys of the shooting genre but it’ll keep you amused more than you may think. It’s worth a look.

A lot of fun in small bursts, but not amount of polish, parkour or persistence can plaster over the cracks of the aging Dead Island mechanics and systems. [Issue#121, p.72]

An accessible platformer that bears more relation to Lemmings and Katamari than it does Mario. [Issue#43, p.114]

It's the ghetto version, which is the polite way of saying it's not quite as good. [Issue 15, p.116]

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]

A huge amount of fun. [Issue#52, p.91]

It's so colorful that it's likely to lure people of all ages in and keep them hooked. [Issue#29, p.120]

Newcomers will also find this HD remake easier on the eyes. [Issue#121, p.78]

Combat stages expose some limitations, but the platforming action in DustForce is rock solid and will appeal to lovers of difficult games. [Issue#112, p.86]

The customisation is dense, providing a far greater subjective feel and hte action and simulation comes thick and fast. [Issue 21, p.88]

As a collection of excellent multiplayer mini-games, Thrillville is stunningly good fun. As a cohesive single-player park-management campaign? It's just not quite there. Yet. [Issue 26, p.92]

It's reassuringly simple fare. [Issue#36, p.115]

A fun return to Gotham, even if the mechanics continue to feel weary in the hands of WB. [Issue#112, p.95]

Ultimately, to get the most out of Konami's latest, you're going to need to team up with friends. [Issue#63, p.103]

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

There's actually quite a lot to admire here. [Issue#61, p.104]

Enough is enough and it's time for a change. [Issue#65, p.85]

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

FIFA has PES beaten when it comes to attention to presentational detail and atmosphere, but maybe that isn't enough anymore. For flowing football, though, you should look elsewhere. [Issue#130, p.71]

A good game, but both newcomers and Amiga stalwarts will no doubt be put off by the insane pace, which is a pity as there's plenty to enjoy here if you persevere. [Issue 27, p.118]

The beautiful wasteland is incredible to drive around, but leave the Magnum Opus and the excitement dips. This is nearly excellent, but instead is frustrating.

You'll certainly enjoy it, but unlike a gobstopper, it's not going to last you forever. [Issue#20, p.116]

Stunningly beautiful, easy to pick up and ultimately satisfying to play. Shame about the terrible storyline, tediously long missions and a distinct lack of variety. [Issue 26, p.86]

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

A worthwhile strategy jolly. [Issue#53, p.105]

An absolute hoot. [Issue#53, p.93]

It's fun while it lasts, but you'll complete it quickly. [Issue 21, p.90]

Apart from its brevity, it's damn good fun. [Issue#25, p.98]

Being enormous fans of the Crysis series to this point, we came at this wanting to love it. But repetitive scenarios and a lack of challenge steadily dried our fan shorts. [May 2013, p.81]

Just don't expect to be blown away by its competent but uniformly forgettable local multiplayer component. [Issue#130, p.83]

Another highly competent sports sim from EA. We've obviously gone back in time without noticing. [Issue#25, p.102]

You can throw poison sausages at people and dress up as a clown. [May 2013, p.85]

For those who played and loved its debut, this simply insn't as good.. [Issue#31, p.74]

Despite the irritating 'cute' dialogue, the script is super funny, while the presentation is sweet enough and the platforming is still very playable. [Issue#47, p.100]