Full of different modes, but it's ultimately just too easy and riddled with nuances. [Dec 2007, p.82]

Not terrible, but largely without merit. [Jan 2011]

Impressively complete. [Jan 2011]

We originally had this down as "Ninja Gaiden Lite". We were wrong. Tedious. [May 2009, p.81]

Unfairly difficult platforming lumbered with controls that aren't up to task. Fight against both for a rewarding experience, or climb back into your coffin.

Pretty, vacant. How 18 months' development could result in a game so trite is beyond us. [May 2011, p.101]

A slick and well-presented game that entertains without alienating hardcore bikers. [Christmas 2008, p.77]

As much as we love EDF's template, the sequel needed to impress more than this. [Oct 2011, p.88]

The driving in this driving game is fast, sexy and frequently exciting. [Feb 2012, p.94]

Kudos to them for trying, but the action/RPG mix doesn't quite convince. [Dec 2008, p.84]

Rigorously mediocre. [Oct 2009, p.95]

A lukewarm experiment, and while a partner is required for fun, everything is fun with two. [Oct 2008, p.102]

Good humour, good looks and great audio, wrapped around an average game. [June 2009, p.95]

Hold out for infinitely superior "Streets of Rage 2." [Oct 2007, p.96]

Swag aside, there's nothing in this reductionist hotchpotch for fans of what Fallout 3 does so well. [Apr 2009, p.103]

Quite easily the best not-very-good game we've played in a while. [July 2010, p.96]

Undoubtedly the best tennis game on 360 featuring Sonic. Except for... no, this is the best.

Still manages to crawl under your skin. [Christmas 2011, p.109]

A fascinating multiplayer experiment, but also a really solid, streamlined single player 'vania. [Nov 2010, p.120]

If you need to satisfy your perverted cravings for dwarf tossing, go and play Oblivion (yet) again. But, please, don't buy this. [March 2011, p.100]

At 35 quid this is pretty good value for money - even if it does star the worst character in videogames. [July 2007, p.97]

Features superior platforming, but we don't appreciate having to pay to see the game's "true" finish. [June 2009, p.95]

Good stuff, but far below the quality of Guerrilla's campaign. Too limited and too staid. [Nov 2009, p.105]

Both Extraction Point and Perseus Mandate are short, dull and inferior to the original.

Black Bean has secured the licence for three years and we're sure they'll make the most of it eventually. This is just a foundation from which they can build. Little more.

A massive RPG, which could break the will of all but the most dedicated of fans.

More immersive than Kinectimals, with more freedom - but shabby around the edges. [June 2011, p.101]

Like Burnout with balls, it's a blast. [Oct 2011, p.105]