Has some invigorating moments but is harmed by a weak strategy mechanic that easily frustrates. [Issue#52, p.82]

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]

It never raises its excitement levels above 'pleasant' or 'slightly dull," but Where The Wild Things Are remains a solid enough movie game. [Issue#55, p.93]

A triumph of form over function. [Issue#53, p.104]

As a piece of South Park merchandise, this is absolutely perfect at what it does. [Issue#53, p.105]

A compelling recreation of war, and its bugs fail to take anything away. [Issue#52, p.90]

Try to forget that it ever happened. [Issue#52, p.93]

Forced and unnecessary. [Issue#53, p.92]

An excellent basketball simulation. [Issue#52, p.92]

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

Distinctive. [Issue#52, p.105]

It's just grand. [Issue#52, p.105]

It's pretty much everything you'd expect. [Issue#52, p.105]

Undeniably a good concept spoiled. [Issue#53, p.95]

A little bit ropey. [Issue#52, p.104]

Nowhere near as much fun or as addictive as the competition. [Issue#52, p.104]

Laugh-out-loud stuff. [Issue#52, p.104]

It's hard to justify it as a full release due to its repeating material and its short length. [Issue#51, p.76]

Suffers from a variety of problems that will mean even racing fanatics and aficionados of the depicted sport itself will struggle to enjoy it. [Issue#57, p.97]

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

Based on longevity, this would receive about 500/10. [Issue#52, p.105]

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

One of the most satisfying racing games for some time that has captured the intense nature of the sport incredibly well. With a few tweaks, this could be something very special. [Issue#51, p.88]

Master it, and you won't be disappointed. [Issue#51, p.91]

The best elements of Heroes Over Europe can only ever be described as 'meh', while the worst will make you want to rip out your own hair. [Issue#51, p.92]

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

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

A wonderfully crafted, artistically perfect interpretation of The Beatles' music, oozing with love from every pore. [Issue#50, p.80]

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

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]

It's arcadey enough to be fun but engine issues and a confusing UI and missions bring it down. [Issue#50, p.91]

A worthy update that could have done with another year or so in production, to ensure that the flawless handling and lush visuals could be matched in the longevity department. [Issue#51, p84]

Satisfying, to say the least. [Issue#51, p.104]

Fiddly controls. [Issue#51, p.105]

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

The series is beginning to lose some of the charm of its youth. [Issue#51, p.82]

A fun little brawler with an addictive and fast-flowing feel. [Issue#51, p.104]

The game's combos are limited, but they occasionally look great. [Nov 2009, p.104]

A well-made and mostly fun interpretation of hte Batman universe, Arkham Asylum lacks evolution and can wear thin, but it stands up admirably in a very competitive genre. [Issue#50, p.84]

A throwback to an almost non-existent genre on 360 and a superb addition to the list of great titles on XBLA. [Issue#50, p.93]

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

Refines its engine to the most impressive degree. [Issue#50, p.92]

You'd be a fool to live without it. [Nov 2009, p.104]

The experience is so short-lived and lacking in replayability that it's a hard sell. [Nov 2009, p.104]

Has no redeemable features, is almost devoid of quality and should be avoided at all costs. [Issue#50, p.95]

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

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]

It's still not as good as N+, though. [Nov 2009, p.104]

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

Point-and-click gaming at its very best. Ignore it at your own stupidity. [Issue#49, p.102]

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

Fun for everyone, fans or not. [Issue#49, p.91]

Love it, loathe it or ignore it, the formula always works. [Issue#47, p.100]

This port comes up somewhat short. [Issue#49, p.102]

A minuscule improvement, Potter is coasting now. [Issue#48, p.85]

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

One of the best fighters around. [Issue#56, p.86]

Some promising ideas, but little to no delivery on any of them. [Issue#49, p.90]

The fighting is surprisingly fun and insanely deep - this is not a game to be taken lightly. [Issue#49, p.103]

Suitably frantic. [Issue#49, p.103]

An absolute beast. [Issue#48, p.80]

Dull and frustrating. [Issue#49, p.88]

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]

If you must play one, go back a few games. [Issue#48, p.87]

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

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]

Entertaining almost by default yet diluted like spit in the ocean, the joy of the Guitar Hero series is fast being sequeled away. We should have quality, not quantity. [Issue#48, p.82]

Misunderstood. [Issue#48, p.98]

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

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

The basic framework of the combat is acceptable, but really...nah. [Issue#48, p.99]

Entertaining enough, but not the best Sega arcade title on XBLA. [Issue#48, p.99]

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.

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

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

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]

Red Faction: Guerrilla is a fantastic, laudably fun tech demo funneled into a rather awesome game. Undoubtedly this year's most gratifying and original title so far. [Issue#46, p.76]

Fuel scores marks for its awesome, appropriately used open world but loses them for the lamely executed driving mechanics and offensively common load screens.

This lacks the depth of an Eets: Chowdown or, of course, a chess title, putting it well down the list of Live Arcade puzzle titles alone. Sigh. [Issue#48, p.99]

A cracking effort that has everything under control, taking no liberties so far as quality is concerned. [Issue#46, p.100]

Some genre indecisiveness and more general poor direction combine to make Damnation far worse than it looks.

There are much better alternatives. [Issue#53, p.95]

Within its own limited scope, a multiplayer giggle. [Issue#40]

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

Unless you’re particularly unsportsmanlike when it comes to multiplayer sessions with your mates, bludgeoning a man unconscious on your 360 doesn’t get any more realistic than this.

A game this short and shallow should really be ignored. There is nothing original, compelling or even that new and it will join the ever-growing pile of rubbish movie tie-ins.

A faithful update with an excellent swing mechanic, giant set pieces and a meaty challenge, Bionic Commando is an action game with a twist. [Issue#46, p.80]

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]

Shooting things is far too difficult. [Issue#47, p.101]

As good as we always expected it to be – no more, no less. Battlestations: Pacific is well worth the heavy time investment needed to fully master it, but that’s quite an investment.

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

Zombie Wranglers sucks. Especially the 'comedy' names they've given each level. They really suck. [Issue#35]

Better than the vast majority of Live Arcade's retro efforts. [Issue#44, p.99]

A solid enough conversion. [Issue#46, p.101]

It’s a very kid-friendly game, but to the point where there’s very little actual game to enjoy, and what there is is incredibly ugly. Simple, really easy and one that even five-year-olds will get bored of.

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.

A shame in so many ways. Avoid, unless you like boredom.

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]