History in the making. It raises the bar for interactive entertainment, and then uses that bar to club all other games into submission...Valve has forged the framework for the next generation of games, demonstrating what our medium can and should be able to accomplish - an exhilarating entertainment that can emotionally move you one moment, kick ass the next, and keep you immersed the whole time. [Dec 2004, p.48]

Destined to be a classic, Crysis is a creative and technological marvel that eclipses every other shooter released this year. [Holiday 2007, p.60]

This is The Big One, and it's even better than we could've hoped. [Jan 1999, p.166]

An immensely addictive and playable strategy game that's the rightful heir to the Civilization crown. [July 1996, p.82]

A sublime piece of interactive art, The Sioms is teh first serious contender for Y2K's game of the year. [Apr 2000, p.82]

Company of Heroes should be on the must-play list of every RTS fanatic out there, even those tired of WWII settings. It's just that good. [Oct. 2006, p.70]

I cannot recommend the Company of Heroes series enough, and if you haven't tried it yet, Opposing Fronts is a perfect opportunity to join up for a tour. [Holiday 2007, p.86]

Intuitively interesting and contagiously fun, with an unparalleled scope for creativity and memorable experiences.

The finest racing simulation on the market today - bar none. [Apr 2001, p.70]

One of the most immersive, emotive, addictive, and just plain fun computer games we've ever played. [Oct 1999, p.122]

Easily the finest of the series. [Apr 2003, p.94]

Central to its pull is a storyline as persuasive as any I've encountered in a fantasy roleplaying game. [Sept 2002, p.60]

One of the most innovative, creative, original, and awe-inspiring PC games ever. [June 2001, p.52]

Well, slap me silly, because not only does Far Cry offer utterly sensational visuals and jaw-dropping gameplay, but it also heralds the arrival of developer Crytek, which now joins id Software and Valve at the head of the shooter class... A stunning achievement. [June 2004, p.62]

Can you believe it? It's finally out - and the four-year wait was well worth it. [March 1999, p.100]

If this isn't destined to be a classic, I'll swallow a cutlass. [Feb 1998, p.95]

Easily the best game in the GTA series, and an all-time classic. [Aug 2005, p.52]

The best compliment I can pay Oblivion is that it achieves far more than I'd even thought possible. It's a superlative RPG. [May 2006, p.80]

The most amazing, spectacular, ultimate superhero game ever made. [May 2002, p.58]

A must-own...a rare and rewarding game for fans of the genre. [Sept 2000, p.82]

Don't steal, but lie and cheat if necessary. As a gamer, it's your duty to own Diablo II. [Aug 2000, p.75]

A brilliant game in every facet of its design and execution, with not a single dull moment in the lot. [August 2002, p.62]

This is the best roleplaying game you can buy. Period. [Apr. 1999, p.94]

All-round, the best 3D action game to date, and LucasArts' best game since the excellent TIE Fighter. [Dec 1997, p.174]

Doom 3 is a masterpiece of the art form - staying true to the frantic legacy of the Doom series, while ambitiously reaching new heights and bashing down the doors of the next generation of PC shooter. The bar is raised. Let's see someone else climb over it. [Sept 2004, p.34]

The Age of Kings is a work of art, and one of the best RTS games ever.

This is rip-roaring strategy for gamers who love the RTS genre and have been waiting for it to get on with growing up. [June 2005, p.78]

It's finely tuned maps and balanced gameplay prove that you CAN improve on perfection. [Sept 2005, p.56]