A classic formula tweaked for greater tactical variety. By and large successful, besides a needed AI tweak or two. [Issue#72, p.86]

There are far better ways to spend 800 Points. [Issue#20, p.116]

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

An undercooked mess of different genres that doesn't satisfy. [Issue#5, p.98]

A hugely enjoyable shooter. Ignore at your expense. [Issue 27, p.92]

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

It's mildly entertaining in the short term, though expect to see pretty much everything it has to offer in the first 15 minutes. [Issue#74, p.102]

A brilliant adventure, platform and puzzle game. [Issue#95, p.84]

A fun novelty. [Issue#78, p.86]

It's a title for die-hard aficionados and newbies only. [Issue#31, p.86]

True, the content available on Xbox Live continues to improve, but even with the spate of excellent titles to hit the service over the last year or two, there are very few as good as Hell Yeah! Wrath Of The Dead Rabbit.

Perhaps we’re a little biased (we bloody love Jurassic Park), but we had great fun with the latest LEGO title. Only a few minor issues keep it from the top of the food chain.

We wish the gameplay had been polished up as much as the graphics. [Issue#91, p.85]

There’s a lot here that fans will love but they’ll also be the first to complain about the few omissions. Non-fans, ask yourself how much you really love Guitar Hero.

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]

If you're patient and able to get your head around a challenging set of rules, there's fun to be had with Blood Bowl 2. Otherwise, it's one that's only going to appeal when you're in the right mood. [Issue#130, p.84]

Switch off your brain and bask in the silliness. [Issue#88, p.80]

Not taking full advantage of Kinect is unforgivable. [Issue#118, p.81]

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]

It's never bland, but it is so bland it's impossible to recommend. [Issue#99, p.74]

This actually proves pretty deep. [Issue#36, p.114]

ID@XBOX has brought us the classic Worms experience, with an irritating single-player campaign and disappointing design bolted on.

At points beautiful, depressing, enthralling and utterly dull. [Issue#73, p.78]

Surprisingly deep. [Issue#97, p.64]

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

Find good opponents, play private matches and enjoy. [Issue 14, p.116]

Solid, but the story never grips you like was hoped, and before you know it the end credits are rolling. [Issue#70, p.83]

Perfectly acceptable old-school role playing, if at the second attempt. [Issue#66, p.92]

Fun in doses and has a great presentation, sadly, Tembo falters as Game Freak looked to increase the game length in the most obnoxious way possible. [Issue#128, p.81]

You'll need a room as big as a rock venue. [Issue#74, p.86]

Still the same accessible knockabout it always was, but growing a little too familiar.

A dull, listless experience that only offers a challenge due to artificially imposed constraints. Irritating stuff on dual fronts, then. [Issue#56, p.105]

Only worth it for a nostalgia trip and for the flawless netcode. [Issue#94, p.85]

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

A solid stealth genre game. If you’re after an action-packed slaughterfest, look elsewhere – Thief will appeal to long-term fans and gamers that prefer to take a more cerebral approach with their anarchy.

Of interest to retro enthusiasts only. [Issue#55, p.104]

New modes and better motion controls make it an improvement over its predecessor; just don't count on it holding your attention. [Issue#124, p.88]

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]

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.

If you don't play Section 8 online, it's value for money is more than halved. [Issue#50, p.90]

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

A fundamentally flawed and boring RPG, Enchanted Arms might be steeped in Japanese charm but without any sense of fun or involvement, there's no reason to buy this. [Issue # 11, p.84]

So steeped in wacky old-school charm that any flaws are promptly washed away in a sea of explosions and giant ants. [Issue 18, p.97]

Carving a path through the madness is far harder than it needs to be. [Issue#73, p.103]

Its gameplay just isn't tight enough for the acrobatic combat to consistently deliver the thrills it otherwise could. [Issue#51, p.86]

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]

With cliche after cliche dropped all over a poorly told story, there's not much to like if you want something new. [Issue#52, p.93]

As playable as ever but too similar to the original even at a lower price tag. [Issue 18, p.94]

We sincerely hope that real-life military operations aren't as embarrassingly shambolic as this. [Issue#72, p.82]

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

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

A contradictory videogame premise that screams frustration from its opening stage, and continues in that vein thereafter. [Issue#71, p.103]

A little throwaway, but pleasant and good intentioned. [Issue#56, p.104]

Don't expect EA levels of dedication. [Issue#52, p.93]

It's not as good as "Hexic" and that game is free. [Issue#5, p.120]

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

Without that imaginative hook, this is just a game about men in silly hats jumping around. [Issue#60, p.106]

It's just about throwing people at stuff. And it's dull. [Issue 18, p.78]

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

While those that disliked XIII and its sequel might not find anything here to convert them – or at least not allow themselves to be converted by a strong action-RPG due to its cast or past – fans will find an entertaining and surprisingly innovative full stop to this chapter of the Final Fantasy franchise.

Moments of fun punctuate an otherwise dull, generic blast. [Apr 2008, p.84]

A sleeper hit if there ever was one. [Issue 26, p.94]

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

Enemy Territory: Quake Wars tries to inject something new and interesting into a popular genre but completely forgets to fix the things which really do need work. [Issue#33]

If you don't intend to play online, don't even bother. [Issue#68, p.102]

It's not quite what we've come to expect from TT Games; you'd be better off going to watch the film four times. [Issue#109, p.81]

The total of three available tables is just a shade below acceptable. [Issue #22, p.114]

It delivers your exact RDA of dancing neon lights and evasive excitement. [Issue#41, p.112]

Tricky and addictive. [Issue#54, p.105]

Seriously decent. [Issue#75, p.83]

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

If you were looking for something a little more evolved, you'll come away disappointed. [Issue#88, p.76]

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

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

As far as strategy goes, it's pretty simplistic stuff. [Issue#23, p.98]

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

The game employs some brilliant animaitons for dying enemy units. [Issue#33, p.116]

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]

Simulation gaming with a sense of fun we haven’t experienced in years. Think Viva Piñata meets Theme Park and you’re close. Plus it actually works really well with Kinect. A winning combo.

Steep learning curve. [Issue#51, p.93]

An enjoyable slice of vintage magic. [Issue#23, p.97]

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

While the campaign is really good fun and the brutal tackles are definitely a highlight, the graphics are really poor and the gameplay is too shallow to make a lasting impact.

It offers a new angle on the genre and one that will excite fans. [Issue#73, p.84]

Flawed in single-player but exceptional fun with three friends. [Issue#59, p.88]

Feels amazingly fresh and new. [Issue 26, p.118]

Predictably devoid of ambition. [Issue#50, p.95]

As a game though, it's far too uninspiring. [Issue #22, p.88]

One of the most bizarre, yet enjoyable, games we've played in a long time. [Issue#65, p.87]

A pleasantly relaxing evening's worth of entertainment. [Issue#67, p.102]

More than strong enough to chill out with the likes of Rainbow Six and Ghost Recon without embarrassing itself. [Issue#63, p.82]

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]

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

It's good fun. [Issue#74, p.87]

Lacking the intensity and lavish budget of a "Need for Speed." [Issue#25, p.101]

Ill-suited to the 360 platform and massively overpriced. [Issue#71, p.101]

Superb. [Issue#56, p.105]