Contains a few neat innovations, but it's too clumsy to let you really enjoy them. [June 2009, p.76]

Black Box have taken little in the way of risks but it's not faultless - the streets can feel quite empty (depending on race type) and the framerate can get a bit juddery. But you can't say that EA hasn't given us what we asked for.

This latest entry offers plenty for fans, but makes no concessions to anyone else. [Feb 2009, p.80]

If anything, the fighting is more frustrating than ever. [Dec 2011, p.111]

The front-end, sporting an excruciatingly bargain-basement 'extreme sports' vibe, sums Nail'd up quite beautifully.

EA have created the football equivalent of "NBA Street" - and it's great. [Apr 2008, p.82]

Terrific, original action-RPG that shines despite its ugliness. We're as surprised as you are. [Aug 2010, p.96]

Almost unique gaming for the 360, but the one-note gameplay soon becomes routine. [Aug 2010, p.90]

A gimmick in need of a game. [May 2008, p.97]

A curio piece lacking enough quality games to justify the price tag. [July 2009, p.83]

Great music, but this is prime DLC material and definitely not worth 30 quid. [Mar 2009, p.82]

Tedious, restrictive puzzler which happens to be beautiful and made by Darth Vader's dad. [Christmas 2009, p.120]

A game done better many times before with gags so weak even unfunny art man Strike would scowl. [Apr 2010, p.121]

Spidey 3 certainly has its problems in abundance, but they're far outweighed by its wealth of content. [July 2007, p.86]

Average even on release. If you have "SF2 Turbo," you don't need this. [Dec 2007, p.96]

A big disappointment. [Christmas 2011, p.113]

It won't scare you, but Jericho is an enjoyably slick and bloody shoot-'em-up. [Dec 2007, p.75]

A tedious top-down racer priced at three times its worth. Disappointing stuff from the N+ boys. [June 2010, p.121]

Okay, so it's a kid's game, but some element of challenge would have been nice. [July 2009, p.89]

A by-the-numbers sequel elevated to almost-play status by its terrific multiplayer. [Nov 2010, p.97]

A strategy game that succeeds at what it's tried to do, even if it isn't that clever. [Christmas 2007, p.84]

A bit hamstrung by its need to tease. [Aug 2011, p.101]

Who needs more than one Kinect dance game? Answer: not us, and not you. [Jan 2011]

Get Street Fighter IV first. If you love that but want a change, get this. Cheap. [Oct 2009, p.91]

"Moto GP" is the place to be. [Sept 2008, p.87]

Its well made and has some clever ideas...but still a very average shooter. [Christmas 2008, p.82]

The 'evolved' modern mode is duff, but classic Missile Command has still got it. [Aug 2007, p.92]

Some board games translate well. This doesn't. [Aug 2008, p.99]