Every bit as fun as the last Scene It?, Box Office Smash adds online multiplayer and an energetic interface that elevates this year’s outing above all other similar games.

Not likely to win any new fans to the series but seasoned players should be satisfied. [Issue 14, p.94]

An adrenaline-soaked blend of terror and action. If it wasn't for the fact that there's little between the PC and 360 versions, F.E.A.R. would no doubt have scored higher. [Issue 13, p.94]

We won't deny that Killer Is Dead has some issues, but what it gets right it does so with gusto and originality, and in today's world they are valuable attributes indeed. [Issue#102, p.74]

There's really no excuse to see frame rate issues spoil what is very nearly a perfect conversion, but it's a price worth paying to see Jehuty fly again.

A feast for the eyes, a gauntlet for your thumbs and a satisfying puzzle for your brain to chew on, Lords Of Shadow 2 is a competent jack-of-all-trades.

One of the best-designed but least original games we've ever played. [Issue#82, p.86]

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.

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

A superb strategy title. [Issue 21, p.116]

Payday 2's unique brand of co-op mayhem cannot be missed, but for this price and when learning how to pull off a perfect heist is just so much fun. [Issue#102, p.81]

There's work to be done, unquestionably, but for the first time, FIFA feels like it's going to capture the essence of football along with the mechanics. [Issue#90, p.82]

In many ways Irrational has combined the best elements of original BioShock and Infinite and returned us to a world we’ve been sorely missing.

It's every bit as stupid, chaotic, flawed and brilliant as it sounds.

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

Cry Wolf isn’t without its problems, but it provides a satisfying conclusion to an episodic series that we feared would wrap inconclusively.

Just make sure you turn the bloody sound off. [Issue#20, p.116]

A rich and varied score attack game of surprising depth. [Issue#90, p.86]

Rivals has managed to slip neatly into the middle ground between hardcore and arcade, offering brilliant gameplay mechanics and shameless thrills.

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

Definitely better teamed with friends. [Issue#90, p.91]

A flawed classic. Jericho is stylish, with epic battling, unique gameplay dynamics and satisfying weapons. But variable visuals, too many QTEs and a poor ending leave it wanting. [Issue 26, p.88]

This kind of purity is exactly what's been missing from the series for years. [Issue#89,p.77]

We just cannot deny its addictiveness, nor its ability to draw us into the next battle. [Issue 27, p.116]

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

As much as it may lack polish and finesse, Sleeping Dogs makes up for its minor shortcomings with pure entertainment. [Issue#89,p.78]

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]

You'll get bored before the end, but Dust's fantastic characters, brilliant combat, engaging platforming and beautiful visuals will keep you smiling for the majority. [Issue#89,p.89]