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

Not the best on 360, but certainly not the worst. [Dec 2009, p.80]

Eventually great and undeniably epic, but it looks terrible and takes too long to begin. [Jan 2010, p.88]

But for all the glee of the slaughter, Viking is a game butting its head against the limits of its genre. There isn't great variety in the tasks or the bosses you face and a few more genuinely off-story quests would be nice.

One step forward, two steps back. Konami have shot for realism, but sacrificed the fun.

Hogwarts is the most alive environment TT ever created. [Feb 2012, p.106]

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

More of the same, but with far less reason to exist. A bit like the last movie, really.

A step-forward for the series. [Christmas 2009, p.78]

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

There are too many classics here to pass up. [May 2009, p.78]

As blotchy as it is, it still remains as pure an arcade sports title as you can hope to find.

In some levels the single player experience feels butchered. So much so, we occasionally found ourselves switching on a second pad, moving the other character into position and then dropping out afterwards.

Good stuff, but you may well prefer the 2K alternative just across the page. [Christmas 2009, p.91]

As fan service this is top notch. It's only as a game that it leaves something to be desired.

Superbly well-realised and balanced shooter that delivers a cerebral high-score challenge. [Apr 2011, p.99]

Suffers from age-old Kinect problems, but more than makes up for it with a totally unique approach and a brilliant brand of freakiness.

Insanely linear and frustrating, but it absolutely nails the movie experience.

An RPG backbone adds a meaty sense of progression. [Feb 2012, p.110]

A terrific off-road experience in some areas. Shame it feels weak in others. [Apr 2010, p.101]

Gorgeous on the surface but less stellar on the inside, Bastion's appeal hinges largely on its dreamy visuals and those dulcet Nattator's tones. [Nov 2011, p.108]

An arcade triumph, betrayed a little by a slim choice of modes and match types. [June 2011, p.96]

Not the best Tekken, but the biggest. Still daft, still fun, still second rate.

Terrific entertainment for kids the right age. [Feb 2011, p.76]

The Force Unleashed is more of a highly impressive tech demo with a great narrative tagged on, with any actual game present inserted only as an afterthought.

Bonkers beyond belief, it's not the best in the series, but it's certainly good enough. [Apr 2008, p.74]

The best MotoGP for years, thanks to a great Career mode. Just a pity about the handling.

A solid attempt to do Diablo without Too Human's annoying consolifications.