Sonic 3D Blast

Isometric gameplay works, and Sonic 3D Blast proves this. It's a bit long though, and is more repetitive than previous entries to the nature of the game. Having to collect Flickies and keep them safe is hard work. Luckily, the soundtrack eases the pain, and it's easily the best Sonic soundtrack ever; 7/10.

Sonic Advance

Love the MegaDrive games? You'll love this; 10/10

Sonic Advance 2

As good as the first title, and the game that got me back in to Sonic after many years hiatus; PERFECT.

Sonic Advance 3

Awesome game, but not as good as the first two, which were pretty much perfect; 9/10

Sonic Adventure 2 Battle (Reprint)

A well presented game; emotional, creative and varied gameplay, which suffers only due to an occasionally odd camera angle and repetitive treasure hunting and mech-blasting. Not everyone likes that in their Sonic games, but it passes here; 8/10

Sonic Adventure DX: Director's Cut

Anexcellent game marred by object clipping problems and an outdated camera. Still fun as hell though; 7/10

Sonic CD

A remastered version of the original in glorious widescreen HD. The perfect game just got better. PERFECT.

Sonic Chronicles: The Dark Brotherhood

A disappointing game. It's a simplistic RPG, but it fails to level you up and progress you as you go. Instead, you'll need to sit and repetitively fight the same enemies over and over. if you don't, you'll be forced to reset later when the enemies become too strong to face with no way of turning back. The soundtrack is also terrible, with awful chiptunes in place of actual music. 5/10

Sonic Colours

The best Sonic game on the Wii, full stop. The only thing that lets this game down is the zoomed out camera which makes the action difficult to see on some of the 2D platforming sections. 8/10.

Sonic Gems Collection

A collection of great rare Sonic titles. Sonic CD is the standout game, and though the emulation could have been a little better, all the games are fun and it's presented fantastically. There's also loads to collect in the museum, which adds a little bit of depth to an otherwise bog-standard collection game; 9/10.

Sonic Generations

A really good game. Sonic Generations does everything that you'd wished the rpevious decade of games had. 9/10.

Sonic Heroes

An excellent game with great graphics and a real classic feel. It spices up the Sonic gameplay with switchable characters. The levels are large and varied, the music fantastic and funky, and the controls are tight. Despite having the same camera style as the previous games, it greatly improves on everything the previous 3D outings offered, and had a great ending, albeit a cheesy one; 9/10

Sonic Heroes

The PS2 version suffers due to squashed graphics and a low framerate, as well as problems switching characters. Still a good game, but not as good as on GameCube; 7/10

Sonic Mega Collection

Hey! Do you want a collection of the best games of the 90's all on one tiny disc with loads of cool extras? Yo do? Well, that's just grand. PERFECT.

Sonic Riders

An okay game with basic graphics, some annoying voices and stupid design choices. WHo thought that having a huge prompt on the screen blocking your view when turning would be a good idea? You're an idiot. 6/10.

Sonic Rush

Despite not being what I thought it would be, this is a fantastic game and builds more on Sonic's speed than his platforming skills; 9/10

Sonic Rush Adventure

As good as the first, but with the addition of sea travel. It feels like the Wind Waker fused with Sonic Rush, which isn't a bad thing. 9/10

Sonic Unleashed

If only the Werehog stages weren't so bland, repetitive, full and lifeless, this would be a great game; 6/10.

Sonic and the Black Knight

Despite the effort from Sonic Team, this game falls flat due to the insane difficulty in some areas, and sometimes problematic controls. Not a bad game by any means, but nothing you'll want to play through again once you've finished it. 7/10

Sonic the Hedgehog

Before the update this was an emulated version of the classic, and it was emulated well. Since the update, this game has become a full widescreen HD version of the original classic, complete with every feature imaginable; an online leaderboard, additional playable characters, secret beta functions and even items from later games. It also now sports a retro menu with a 3D replica of the original game case. Unfortunately I cant' rate this an 11, so it just has to get a PERFECT 10/10.

Sonic the Hedgehog

Sonic in his original form. An exciting and timeless classic which epitomizes 16-bit platforming. PERFECT.

Sonic the Hedgehog

Often overlooked in favour of it's Mega Drive brother, the SMS version is fun & challenging in it's own way. 9/10

Sonic the Hedgehog 2

Before the update this was an emulated version of the classic, and it was emulated well despite the lack of an options menu and character select. Since the update, this game has become a full widescreen HD version of the original classic, complete with every feature imaginable. it sports an online leaderboard and multiplayer, additional playable characters, secret beta functions and even items from later games. As with the previous game on mobile devices, it too has a retro menu with a 3D replica of the original game case. It even has a recreated version of the beta level Hidden Palace hidden among the normal levels. Truly a mind blowing experience. 10/10.

Sonic the Hedgehog 2

An excellent example of platforming, with the addition of a fun 2-player race mode. PERFECT

Sonic the Hedgehog 3

Playing is believing; Sonic 3 is one of the best games of the 90's. A must have. 9/10.

Sonic the Hedgehog 4: Episode I

Not quite the Sonic 4 we were all hoping for, but an alright effort. A great game scarred by an overall lack of attention, causing the game to have silly issues that shouldn't exist. 8/10

Sonic the Hedgehog 4: Episode I

Not quite the Sonic 4 we were all hoping for, but an alright effort. A great game scarred by an overall lack of attention, causing the game to have silly issues that shouldn't exist. This version also has some slight changes, including an entirely different Casino Act. 8/10

Sonic the Hedgehog 4: Episode II

Better than Episode I- this has better physics, less conventional level tropes, and more difficult bosses. It also has the best 2-player a 2D Sonic can offer. A welcome addition to the franchise. 9/10.

Sonic the Hedgehog Chaos

A decent Sonic game, but far too easy, and far too bland. Nothing remarkable. 10/10.

Sonic: Lost World

7 Sonic Lost World is a great game that's almost a classic but is instead mildly disabled by poor design decisions. 7/10.

SoulCalibur II

An excellent fighter with superb graphics, great soundtrack and interesting locations and characters. A perfect example of an arcade fighter done well. The Gamecube version also has Link from 'Zelda' as a playable character. 9/10.

Speed Punks

A great karting game clearly inspired by the likes of Mario Kart. However, this game stands on it's own as a fantastic title with it's own unique themes and characters, each funny and interesting without having to be backed up by a pre-existing franchise. The game differs from other kart games y giving you a boosting ability topped up by collecting regenerating tokens throughout the race courses, and has a slew of well balanced weapons to aid you in your fight to finish first. The game controls well and takes advantage of the analogue sticks of the PS1, and as well as a 2P mode also allows up to 4P with the multi-tap add-on. There's tonnes of unlockables, as well as the ability to save your time-trials on the games various maps. THE essential karting game for PS1, or even PS2.

Star Wars Rogue Squadron III: Rebel Strike

This is a whole new game with more of the iconic space battles from the original Trilogy. It also has the entire previous game included as a 2-player mode. Awesome. 8/10.

Star Wars Trilogy: Apprentice of the Force

A decent game, but a rushed one with a lot of odd design choices which don't do it any favours; 7/10

Star Wars: Bounty Hunter

A great game with tonnes to do. Makes you feel like you're Jango Fett, and seeing as how he's more or less a more advanced Boba Fett, that's a great thing; 8/10

Star Wars: The Force Unleashed

A great game, but the graphics aren't too great, which was a major selling point of the other versions. 7/10.

Streets of Rage

This is emulated, so it's the standard Streets of Rage you've played before- however it also has a wireless two player mode. It's a shame that the button layout can't be changed, as it makes this port a bit awkward unless you play it in letterbox format, which makes the screen tiny; 8/10.

Super Mario 3D World

Another fantastic Mario, which is the greatest Mario yet. Whilst there are a few minor issues to iron out, none of the detract from this fantastic game, which offers a fantastic experience in single or multiplayer. Perfect sound and music, perfect controls, perfect graphics, perfect length... PERFECT.

Super Mario 64

Every 3D platformer owes this game a big thank you. Truly amazing; 9/10.

Super Mario 64 DS

The quintessential 3D platformer is better on the DS than it was on the N64. That's pretty hard to accomplish; 9/10

Super Mario Advance 4: Super Mario Bros. 3 (2 Bonus e-Reader Cards)

If you love the NES version, this is even better. Seeing as the NES version is a perfect game, how can this one NOT be? PERFECT.

Super Mario Bros.

The epitome of video games. Holds up exactly the same as it did the day it was released. Unfortunately, this GBA port has some glaring graphical issues and the controls feel a bit floaty. Odd. 7/10.

Super Mario Bros. 2

The hardest game in existence. Super Mario Bros was engrossing because it catered to all levels of skill, whereas this game kills all but the most hardened of players. Less than impressive because of the difficulty spike. 6/10.

Super Mario Bros. 3

Another brilliant Mario game, with more to do and superior graphics. Who'd have thought having the ability to walk BACKWARDS through a stage would be such a welcome addition? 10/10.

Super Mario Galaxy

The spiritual successor to Mario 64. A great game, though the hub world is frustrating and repetitive to navigate. 8/10.

Super Mario Land

The spiritual sequel to Super Mario Bros, but with added twists and more varied gameplay IN YOUR POCKET. It also has an amazing soundtrack PERFECT.

Super Mario Land 2: 6 Tsu no Kinka

The spiritual successor to Super Mario World, only without Yoshi. Still, it's got tonnes of more environments, some memorable music, and controls perfectly. It's even kinda in colour on the Gameboy Colour and Advance. Oh, it also has a save feature! Man, this is an awesome game; PERFECT.

Super Mario Sunshine

This is much harder than Super Mario 64, and it lacks variation in some of the levels, but the FLUDD pack is an interesting twists which opens up tonnes of possibilities and adds much to the gameplay. 8/10

Super Mario USA

An alright game with a brilliant soundtrack. A bit of a black sheep in the Mario series. It's hard as nails too. 7/10.

Super Mario World: Super Mario Bros. 4

Despite weak instruments holding up the sountrack, this game is what you'd have bought a SNES for back in the day. Personall,y I think SMB3 is better, and the MegaDrive's Sonic The Hedgehog stands the test of time better too, but this is still a gem. 9/10.

Super Metroid

A difficult game, but gives you tonnes of hours of exploration and shooting things. It makes you feel clever for figuring it out yourself. 8/10.

Super Smash Bros. Melee

A bit of an overrated brawler, but it's got tonnes to offer and is a solid title with al your favourite characters; 8/10

T2: The Arcade Game

Despite looking, sounding and playing great, this game is totally let down by the fact that the 3rd level in is pretty much impossible to beat, even with rapid fire and two players. What were they thinking? Didn't they test this level at all!? 6/10.

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The Conduit

A decent game with nice fluid controls, a thoughtful story and cool weapons. It unfortunately suffers from a broken online multiplayer. You won't have a good time when all the online players choose the same map and explosive weapons... and then hack to win. 6/10.

The Legend of Zelda Collector's Edition

Like Sonic Mega Collection, this bundles all the best early Zelda titles in to one package. For Ocarina of Time alone it'd be worth a 10/10, but with Zelda I and II and Majora's Mask, it's perfect. It's a shame that on some rare occasions Majora's Mask can lock up, but those are few and far between. PERFECT.

The Legend of Zelda: Four Swords Adventures

The Legend of Zelda: Four Swords Anniversary Edition

As a standalone game, Four Swords is still fun, though it's better with friends. Luckily, this version allows wireless play between 4 friends too. 8/10.

The Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Seasons

Another great Zelda game. What can I say? 9/10

The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword

A slightly different take on the normal Zelda formula. The motion controls work fantastically, and the artistic style is lovely to look at. It has as much meat as the previous entries, and the story is fascinating. There's tonnes of new stuff here, and the only downside is that your tag-along helper Fi won't shut up for 5 minutes. if you've played Ocarina of Time though, that's really nothing new. 9/10.

The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker

One of the best games ever just got even prettier, and added a host of nice new features. PERFECT.

The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker (Limited Edition)

This is a game that sucks you in. It' makes you feel sadness, joy, anger. It's long, it uses the GameBoy Advance in an interesting way, It's controls are perfect, it's music is beautiful, it's visuals are gorgeous. It's a timeless classic everyone should play. PERFECT

The Lost World: Jurassic Park

A good game with some dark gameplay elements. It's fun to play, but once you've beaten it there's not really anything else to do; 7/10

The Super Shinobi

A difficult game even on easy mode. Object and enemy placement is just too unfair for this game to be too much fun, though the earlier levels are great. 7/10.

Tomb Raider: Anniversary

The original was good, and this is better. Shame it doesn't lend you a hand sometimes, as it ca be pretty difficult to figure out what you're doing later on, which isn't fun when you're staring at dark blank tomb walls for hours on end; 8/10

Tomb Raider: Underworld

Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3

An alright game, but the time limits imposed make this a frustrating affair; 5/10

Triple Score: 3 Games in 1

A trio of decent MegaDrive games. Nothing fantastic, but good for starting out your MegaDrive collection; 7/10.

Turok

A good game, but it lacks substance; 7/10

Wii Sports

The only sports game I'd play- a real awesome game which at the time of release, brought gamers and family together in the living room, including my own; 9/10.

Wrecking Crew

Mario used to do a lot of work, with demolition being one of them. If you liked Donkey Kong, you'll like this. There's not much to it though, and it quickly becomes tiresome. 7/10.

Xenoblade

A robust RPG. The story is compelling and immersive, and the world is well built and fantastically detailed. Unfortunately it's a very long game and combined with the repetitiveness of combat, quickly tires. 7/10.

Zelda no Densetsu: Kamigami no Triforce

A Link to the Past is an excellent game, and one of the best SNES games hands down. Enthralling. 9/10.

Zelda no Densetsu: Kamigami no Triforce & Yotsu no Tsurugi

The best version of A Link to the Past. This also includes many changes in names and the removal of glitches, as well as the multiplayer mode Four Swords, which is a load of fun. 9/10.

Zelda no Densetsu: Yume o Miru Shima