It manages to capture that game show sheen remarkably accurately for a small game. [Issue#42, p.113]

A rare breed of game that anyone can pick up and play. [Issue#6, p.120]

The gameplay could still use a few tweaks. [Issue#53, p.94]

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

It’d be unfair to criticise Ryse too much since, at least Crytek is trying something new. The combat could be better, but the Roman setting does feel fresh.

The weak pseudo-jazz music would embarrass a grot movie director, but apart from that, this is good stuff. [Issue#5, p.120]

Yes, it feels disappointing when compared directly to "Street Fighter IV," but the fighting feels fresh and exciting, while the new characters will please fans of the arcade original. [Issue#49, p.86]

Rather charming. [Issue#78, p.103]

There’s so much to like here and so much to hate that it’s just a matter of personal preference. We like it, we don’t love it, but we also know there’s plenty of folk out there who definitely will. [Issue#33]

Single-player is exceptional, but the lacklustre multiplayer kills the longevity. [Issue#50, p.88]

For a single designer, though, a cracking effort. [Issue#40]

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

Outstanding fun for the first few weeks thanks to the OTT carnage but Garden Warfare trails off a little too quickly to leave a lasting impression. [Issue#109, p.76]

A great concept with plenty of content that will have you and your friends in stitches while it lasts, but the technology is a bit ropey and the initial charm wears off pretty quickly. [Issue#71, p.82]

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

There's no denying thta Duke's level design was pioneering at the time, however, its humour is just as open to chauvinistic interpretation as it always was. [Issue#39]

A wildly ambitious kids' title whose signposting marginally can't keep up. More of this but clearer, please! [Issue#71, p.84]

The only thing we can definitively say is that if publishers are going to begin overcharging for slight next-gen upgrades, then this is going to be one hell of a long generation.

Good enough to recommend to fans of gore, swords, hip-hop, anime, martial arts and, of course, Afro Samurai, but too lightweight and insubstantial to recommend to everyone. [Issue#44, p.76]

In fixing FIFA 14’s biggest issues, EA Canada has only created some fresh problems. FIFA 15 is worth your money, but this year’s finest football game may still be to come.

Second place in a two-horse race for Konami, due in part to the law of diminishing returns, and also to EA’s unexpected brilliance.

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

Sitting uncomfortably between at least three genres, yet saves the day with some epic set pieces and a little old-fashioned British wit. What ho! [Issue#47, p.78]

While a number of the mechanics will feel familiar, The Bridge still feels like a slick perception puzzler that fans of brain ticklers will no doubt warm to.

Definitely worth your time if your'e a boxing fan, but not quite the game to wrestle away "Fight Night's" crown. [Issue#35, p.96]

It's not among the best. [Issue#48, p.98]

Not perfect by any means, but solid enough that fans will find enjoyment here. [Issue#57, p.96]

Better as a historical document than a contemporary first-person shooter. [Issue#55, p.104]

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

For three quid, though, you could do a lot worse. [Issue#25, p.118]

A fast and entertaining take on the most exhilarating spy movies in decades. The Bourne Conspiracy eventually begins to slip into repetition, but you’ll be having far too much fun to care.

A game with such subtleties and fine detail as Civilization IV would never have worked on a console, and so while purists might carp at Revolution’s necessarily stripped-down feel, its injection of pace makes for a more exciting – if marginally less cerebral – strategy game. And more importantly, it’s still as life-suckingly addictive as ever. [Issue#34]

Wolfenstein is very deserving of its special place in the history of videogames, but that doesn't mean playing it again today isn't any fun. [Issue#48, p.99]

There are enough major improvements to the mechanics to appease your average pucker on the street, but fans of the series' casual roots will be left out in the cold. [Issue#90, p.79]

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

A good game, but a familiar game. [Issue#90, p.84]

Highly recommended for those new to the twin-stick shooter. [Issue#56, p.105]

Easily the best children's title of the year. [Issue#36, p.7]

It's got potential but it needs less linear gameplay. [Issue 14, p.89]

It feels a good deal more complete than you might initially expect. [Issue 18, p.82]

A fighting game for those who aren't into fighting games, offering plenty of shallow thrills and gorgeous visuals but little beyond that if you want to go deeper. [Issue#90, p.88]

The breaker system and surprisingly freeform combo mechanics offer some depth/longevity, plus it’s amusing enough for button-mashers too.

Kudos to Traveller’s Tales for mixing the formula up a touch. An enjoyable little romp that will delight both kids and the young at heart.

An entertaining game caught in the somewhat unusual position of having no absolutely satisfactory control method. [Issue 15, p.88]

If it were DLC at a reasonable price then this would be a great addition, but a few fun extra modes and a different list of teams don’t really justify this as it is.

Like tuna salad in the sun, Hybrid is decent while we write, but it's definitely a case of eat it now or eat it never. [Issue#89,p.83]

To complain about Mega Man's difficulty is to miss the point. [Issue#59, p.105]

Penis-shaped arenas ahoy! [Issue#39]

Has so many excellent little twists on poker that it adds a whole new level of fun on top of the tactics the game already employs. [Issue#47, p.101]

D4 has some problems, but it’s absolutely worth a play if you’re after a game unlike anything else on the Xbox One. Bloody crazy, but charming as well.

Preaches passionately, but very narrowly, to the converted. That Sacred 2 is so bland is both its biggest strength and its biggest weakness.

Not concerned with complex game design or elaborate plot, The Original Trilogy sets out to do one thing only - please gaming SW fans the world over, and it achieves this admirably. [Issue 12, p.90]

There are a lot of reasons why TDU2 will appeal, but unfortunately most of them are underdeveloped or just boring. [Issue#69, p.82]

When it's good, Black Ops shows the world that Treyarch is far more than just the B-team. [Issue#66, p.70]

Blue skies, great control and a real challenge - Transformed has all the hallmarks of one of the classic Sega games it brilliantly celebrates. Still, the less devoted may find it too playful for a hardcore racer, or too hardcore for a playful one. [Issue#93, p.81]

For the price of one personal training session, it's pretty good value. [Issue#93, p.83]

Distinctive. [Issue#52, p.105]

Feels rewarding. [Issue#69, p.87]

Unline its predecessor Ms. Pac-Man presents a decent challenge, everything plays at a far nippier pace. [Issue 17, p.116]

Just a superb blaster that will test your reflexes to the limit and make you realise that sometimes ancient arcade games can still be a lot of fun. [Issue#20, p.116]

If the setting, style and attitude win you over, the gammy mechanics are that much easier to bear. [Issue#54, p.78]

Far Cry 2 is a drawn-out yet ambitious FPS that doesn’t quite align its many ideas into an effective game, due to the confused nature of the open world. Nice atmosphere, though.

Viking does have a lot going for it. It's vast, fun and full of gore, there's just nothing outstanding enough to really write home about. [Issue#32, p.80]

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

In truth, we’re in distraction territory – beyond (admittedly quite a few) graphical changes, its only substantial addition will feel to football veterans like throw-in training might feel to, er, football veterans.

Strangely it’s not the voice recognition that limits EndWar but the RTS and tactical choices that are overlooked. The single-player is left wanting in favour of a strong multiplayer.

There's plenty of variety. [Issue#105, p.85]

Certainly not a bad game but this is very much a last-gen title, with a few bells and whistles tacked on. [Issue 13, p.92]

The positive score is fully justified. [Issue#57, p.107]

Its best elements are subdued by a repetitious structure. [Issue#118, p.52]

While poker doesn't give a great deal of room for manoeuvre, there's a lot of meat here for fans to chomp through. It's just a shame the marketplace version steals its thunder. [Issue # 16, p.96]

A bit of a mixed bag, liable to entertain but for reasons that you'll struggle in vain to fathom. [Issue#56, p.104]

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.

It was always brilliant and now, in 2012, it's merely less so. [Issue#93, p.87]

Proves there's still some life in the old series yet. [Issue#122, p.70]

One of the best Spider-Man games yet. [Issue#40, p.101]

A great fighting game at its core. [Issue#122, p.80]

Despite some flaws, Chosen One is immensely fun and brings a wider audience to the delights of shooting hoops. [Issue#32, p.84]

Minor technical issues aside, Roundabout's unique concept and cheesy yet personable performances make it a pleasure to play. [Issue#122, p.81]

Perfectly competent from a mechanical point of view, yet somewhat lacking in appeal over the long term. [Issue#69, p.101]

Fun and accessible, Sacred 3 is an action-RPG for those that haven't yet delved into the genre. It's not perfect, but it's deep, tactical and extremely stabby. [Issue#115, p.81]

Uno is a good laugh in multiplayer, it only costs 400 Microsoft points and even a dribbling child could get all 200 GamerPoints from it. [Issue 8, p.120]

Physics to die for, gameplay to kill someone. [Issue#60, p.92]

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

Enough of the old charm shines through for the eight online or local players to have a blast. [Issue#24, p.100]

Surprising depth. [Issue#92, p.82]

Save yourself some money and pick up an older one. [Issue#48, p.86]

It's the Ultimate edition you didn't ask for, but still good fun. [Issue#104, p.82]

A masterclass in classic platformer design, DuckTales: Remastered may be over quickly, but it's a nostalgic trip that will certainly inspire a few smiles. [Issue#104, p.83]

Probably the funniest game on the 360 and one that's guaranteed to get - and keep - you in high spirits. It's just a shame it can get quite repetitive. [Issue 26, p.76]

A few glaring flaws stop this well-designed, sociable title achieving perfection, but it should still be picked up by everyone. [Issue#68, p.100]

With its crushing difficulty, simple mechanics and fan service extras, this is a brilliant package for shmup fans. It just doesn't have much for everyone else. [Issue#92, p.89]

A jack-of-all-trades, master of none. [Issue#115, p.82]

Brilliant fun, humorous and entertaining without being condescending to its audience. [Issue#41, p.97]

No challenge. [Issue#68, p.103]

This could quite easily be the cancelled Xbox port, wrapped in 360 clothing. [Issue#31, p.82]

Beyond being easier and ‘more accessible’ Ninja Gaiden hasn’t really evolved these last few years. Not the game we had hoped for. [Issue#34]