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  • Black Mesa

    "Worth the wait" A resoundingly faithful re-imaging of Half-Life, but introduces enough new elements to feel fresh and exciting. Continue »

    • Posted Apr 7, 2013 11:01 pm GMT
    Black Mesa
  • L.A. Noire: The Complete Edition

    "Ambitious" L.A. Noire is the first, and probably the last big-budget adventure game of this generation. Continue »

    • Posted Jul 29, 2012 8:52 pm GMT
    L.A. Noire: The Complete Edition
  • Deus Ex: Human Revolution

    "Worth the wait" Human Revolution is not revolutionary, but it is an evolutionary step in the right direction. Continue »

    • Posted Oct 23, 2011 9:46 pm GMT
    Deus Ex: Human Revolution
  • Fallout: New Vegas

    "Grows on you" New Vegas is better written and better characterised than Fallout 3, but generally is equally good as its predecessor. Continue »

    • Posted May 22, 2011 7:56 pm GMT
    Fallout: New Vegas
  • Super Meat Boy

    "Old-school" Super Meat Boy is one of the most infuriatingly difficult and yet ridiculously addictive games you will ever play. Continue »

    • Posted Feb 20, 2011 9:20 pm GMT
    Super Meat Boy
  • Just Cause

    "Been there, done that" Just Cause might be beautiful, but it's one of the most formulaic and derivative games around. Continue »

    • Posted Nov 22, 2010 9:50 pm GMT
    Just Cause
  • BioShock 2

    "Mixed reactions" BioShock 2 is still a thoroughly enjoyable game, but the magic of the original is sadly gone. Continue »

    • Posted Oct 19, 2010 9:27 pm GMT
    BioShock 2
  • Batman: Arkham Asylum

    "All it's cracked up to be" Batman: Arkham Asylum may just be the best licensed comic book game there has ever been. Continue »

    • Posted Sep 6, 2010 11:54 pm GMT
    Batman: Arkham Asylum
  • Myst III: Exile

    "Best in series" Exile is a beautiful, complex and intriguing logic-puzzle adventure, and is probably the pinnacle of the Myst series. Continue »

    • Posted Jun 11, 2010 3:57 pm GMT
    Myst III: Exile
  • Darwinia

    "Old-school" Darwinia screams uniqueness from every corner, whilst also being a pleasure to play through. Continue »

    • Posted May 29, 2010 7:58 pm GMT
    Darwinia
  • Red Faction: Guerrilla

    "Just plain fun" Guerrilla is excellent fun for those who are destructively inclined, but it can feel a bit plotless at times. Continue »

    • Posted Apr 7, 2010 11:38 pm GMT
    Red Faction: Guerrilla
  • Saints Row 2

    "Check your bargain bin" At its heart Saints Row 2 is a good game, hampered by several lousy porting and technical issues. Continue »

    • Posted Feb 16, 2010 9:48 pm GMT
    Saints Row 2
  • Wii Fit

    "Grows on you" As long as you stick with it for long enough, Wii Fit can improve your physical health in a moderately engaging way. Continue »

    • Posted Oct 14, 2009 2:29 am GMT
    Wii Fit
  • The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion - Game of the Year Edition

    "Amazing" Oblivion is a shining beacon for RPGs, with enough gameplay and immersive atmosphere to lose yourself in for days. Continue »

    • Posted Sep 24, 2009 5:30 pm GMT
    The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion - Game of the Year Edition
  • World in Conflict: Complete Edition

    "Great multiplayer" More than just an RTS game, World in Conflict manages to throw you headlong into an imagined Third World War. Continue »

    • Posted Jun 4, 2009 11:01 pm GMT
    World in Conflict: Complete Edition
  • Fallout 3

    "Immersive" A whirlwind ride through Post-Apocalyptia, which for the most part shines with the brightness of a nuclear detonation. Continue »

    • Posted Mar 17, 2009 2:29 am GMT
    Fallout 3
  • Indigo Prophecy

    "Hard to describe" Although Fahrenheit has its problems, Quantic's "interactive movie" is an exciting and mysterious story to unravel. Continue »

    • Posted Feb 24, 2009 5:18 am GMT
    Indigo Prophecy
  • Tropico

    "Instant classic" Proving that you don't have to be a dictator to run a Caribbean island, Tropico is every budding Presidente's dream. Continue »

    • Posted Jan 16, 2009 8:49 am GMT
    Tropico
  • Deus Ex: Invisible War

    "Disappointing" Compared to its predecessor, Invisible War is a rather average experience, which feels like a step back for the series. Continue »

    • Posted Oct 24, 2008 12:17 am GMT
    Deus Ex: Invisible War
  • The Movies

    "Rocks" Here then, you really can run the studio, hire the cast, shout 'Lights, Camera, Action!' and roll film, all at once. Continue »

    • Posted May 6, 2008 2:28 am GMT
    The Movies
  • Shattered Union

    "Broken" The game's main problem is the horrible mess of bugs and errors, which partially shatters the superficial gameplay. Continue »

    • Posted Apr 24, 2008 10:36 pm GMT
    Shattered Union
  • Midtown Madness 2

    "Just plain fun" Though it might be graphically deficient, Midtown Madness 2 continues to offer great and engaging driving fun. Continue »

    • Posted Apr 20, 2008 2:19 am GMT
    Midtown Madness 2
  • AudioSurf

    "Highly addictive" If you have enough music, Audiosurf is going to keep you highly entertained and addicted for an awfully long time. Continue »

    • Posted Mar 3, 2008 8:25 pm GMT
    AudioSurf
  • Half-Life: Blue Shift

    "Uninspired" Blue Shift is at best a short and mediocre follow-up, and at worst is a blandly rushed and unimaginative game. Continue »

    • Posted Feb 3, 2008 11:34 pm GMT
    Half-Life: Blue Shift
  • Portal

    "Innovative" Portal is mind-bendingly clever, superb fun, and features one of the best new characters in years. Continue »

    • Posted Jan 29, 2008 1:08 am GMT
    Portal

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