Imperfect, but the most focused, compelling GTA ever takes 'last -gen' gaming to next-gen highs. [June 2008, p.64]

Sublime in single, co-op and multiplayer. An incredible package. [Christmas 2009, p.10]

Confident storytelling, astonishing visuals and obscenely ambitious setpieces make Uncharted 3 the best of the series and an absolute must-have. [Dec 2011, p.90]

Quite brilliant, with substance enough to live up to its stunning visuals. High concept gaming, you say? Nah, mate. Just good gaming. [Feb 2007, p.68]

MGS4 is a masterpiece, arguably the best in the series and - though many will fiercely disagree - ever so slightly disappointing.

SFIV had to be a Street Fighter that can be played by anyone who's ever picked up Street Fighter II, and a Street Fighter that gives everyone all the help they'll need if they're starting completely from scratch. It's effortlessly both of those things. While every other fighting game has become an elitist club for the best of the best, Capcom have given Street Fighter back to the people, where it belongs.

Gorgeous, funny, and epic. A landmark achievement for your PS3. [Dec 2009, p.72]

The best fighter ever made just got better in almost every way. [May 2010, p.88]

Even next to Uncharted 2, ME2's shooting holds up well.

Richer, yet more accessible - builds on everything LBP did so superbly. [Feb 2011, p.88]

It's the king of console role-players. [Christmas 2011, p.86]

An outstanding RPG. It's unmistakably Final Fantasy, but feels as fresh as any adventure on PS2. [Christmas 2006, p.73]

The comat is smoother, slicker, more responsive, more streamlined, more fun and more exciting than ever, the visuals and voices are of such a high quality, it's like an actual Disney film. [Nov 2006, p.86]

A triumph of set-piece design, special effects and impeccable FPS action. Mindblowing. [Christmas 2007, p.56]

Is this a better game than GTA? Technically, atmospherically, visually: absolutely. Narratively? Too subjective to call. Will you enjoy it more than GTA IV? That depends on how much you like the setting.

Overall Superb action and a smart, well-rounded story - a perfect sequel.

If Castlevania wasn't on your radar before, you need to get it on there now. In truth, it does little to innovate a genre dominated by games like God Of War 3 and Bayonetta, but it executes all its ideas with surgical precision, wrapping them up in a presentation so polished - yet so tastefully understated - it could easily have been crafted by Kojima himself; all the more credit to Dave Cox and Mercury Steam.

Testing, exhilarating and full of personality, this is an essential buy. [June 2011, p.74]

A bold, confident reworking of a winning formula - one that takes Batman to the next level with incredible tech, skill and imagination. [Dec 2011, p.98]

An emotional and fitting end to the sci-fi epic, with improved tactical combat, a huge galaxy to explore, and choices that will test your morals to the limit. [Apr 2012, p.84]

Immaculately designed and an absolute joy to play through. The best game of the year so far. [Dec 2006, p.22]

One of the best games ever, with a swathe of excellent online options bolted on for good measure. [Sept 2006, p.56]

Like running eyes-first into a wall of beauty, GOW2 is yet another of PS2's last minute masterpieces. [Apr 2007, p.62]

An incredible open-ended experience, but you're going to need patience to truly savour it. [May 2007, p.54]

Intense, beautiful and accessible. A return to the series' roots and a stellar game indeed. [Nov 2007, p.22]

With so much invention, intrigue and genuine brilliance packed into twelve hours of game-play, you just can't afford not to (pick up a copy). [Nov 2008, p.22]

Unless the familiarity really gets to you, you're going to love BioShock 2. It's a lovingly crafted, carefully constructed masterpiece of narrative richness and smart game mechanics. It can even be enjoyed as a straight-up shooter thanks to its innovative, tactile combat system. [Feb 2010, p.72]

Familiar but thrilling - sits easily among PS3's gods, if shy of the throne. [Apr 2010, p.94]