Braid sums up everything we love about gaming. A near-perfect experience. [Oct 2008, p.76]

Critics might wonder that if GoW2 turned out this good, imagine what it would have been like on PS3...yet in resisting the lure of all that next-gen horsepower Sony Santa Monica have instead crafted a sequel that somehow - amazingly - coaxes out every last drop of PS2 juice to create a fitting testament to the system. Astonishing. [Apr 2007, p.78]

Make no mistake: this is the finest fighter ever made. A glorious reworking of a classic that leaves the pretenders to the console fighter crown picking up their teeth with shattered fingers. [Mar 2009, p.62]

Big, beautiful, and without limits, Minecraft is the box of blocks you never have to tidy up. [Feb 2012, p.79]

Gorgeous port of a PS2 classic that's packed with new features, making it stronger than ever. [March 2013, p.82]

Simply stunning... It's touching and near impossible to resist. Your heart will melt, your eyes will do little wheelies and your brain will send you yummy jolts of happiness as thanks. [JPN Import; July 2006, p.78] A compelling, beautiful game that's one of the most enjoyble adventures in years. [Feb 2007, p.70]

Eclipses 360 and all but the most pimped PC rigs. The definitive Oblivion? Probably. [May 2007, p.66]

Fallout 3 is a masterpiece. Failing to add it to your games collection is simply not an option. [Christmas 2008, p.74]

One of the finest action games of the year that improves on the original in every way. [Christmas 2008, p.56]

A heart-pounding, exciting, tragic, daring, but blemished conclusion to Mass Effect. [May 2012, p.69]

A daring break from the norm for Zelda, but a spectacular, boundary-smashing success. [Christmas 2011, p.76]

More than just a game - it's a genre-shifting music revolution. [Issue#232, p.78]

It retains the series' hallmark action but literally turns things on its head by dropping in dynamic landscapes that twist and turn as you fight. [May 2010, p.70]

Addictive rhythm gaming made all the better by its guitar controller. [May 2007, p.65]

A polished visual treat, but quality competition means it isn't as outstanding as it once was. [Christmas 2011, p.62]

Party games don't come much better. The best of "Guitar Hero" and "SingStar" with drums. [July 2008, p.76]

After its stormy development, FF12 isn't just a worthy installment of the series, but a great RPG in its own right, one that thinks differently and feels all the better for it. [JPN Import; June 2006, p.72] Stunning Design. [Feb 2007, p.66]

A wonderful little puzzler that will charm and entertain you effortlessly. [Apr 2012, p.93]

More accessible but more comprehensive. 2009's greatest race simulator. [Dec 2009, p.66]

Arkham Asylum is a game with the power to utterly captivate you and can stand proudly alongside modern classics such as "Resident Evil 4", "Gears of War," and "BioShock"...Simply put, Batman: Arkham Asylum is a masterpiece. [Sept 2009, p.66]

A superb game that will consume every spare minute of your time. A must-have. [June 2013, p.66]

Every niggle from the original ironed out and loads of new stuff thrown in. Ace. [Christmas 2006, p.66]

As addictive as "Guitar Hero" with four sections to master. Few games offer as much fun. [Feb 2008, p.74]

Up there with the DS's best. Fast-forward to 7 February and pick this up yesterday. [Feb 2009, p.77]

One of the most emotionally charged gaming pilgrimages ever devised. Tiny but tremendous. [Apr 2012, p.92]

A fantastic achievement in storytelling and gameplay. Truly unmissable. [Nov 2011, p.86]

The finest fighting game ever made. [June 2010, p.80]

It's the best rolling ball platform puzzler ever. [Christmas 2010, p.91]