Silent Hill Downpour 360 is an engagingly traditional survival horror game that tells a well-worn but workable story of sin, guilt, and potential redemption.

Moshi Monsters Moshling Zoo DS is a non-violent alternative to Pokemon that provides many hours of monster-collecting fun - providing you don't mind a little repetition.

The Darkness II 360 is a more polished game than its predecessor, but also less interesting and very short-lived.

Resident Evil Operation Raccoon City 360 spectacularly misses the point of the Resident Evil series, resurrecting favourite moments from earlier games as shambling cover-based shootouts.

Alone in the Dark 360 has some great, innovative ideas about story-based gaming. Shame it's no fun to play.

Alan Wake's American Nightmare XBLA 360 takes the self-absorbed author out of the woods and into the desert in an action-oriented mini-sequel.

Need for Speed Hot Pursuit Wii is a capable street racer on the Wii, one which balances realism with outright fantasy.

Playmobil Knight: Hero of the Kingdom DS is the child-friendly toy version of Skyrim you never actually wanted.

The Darkness 360 puts a supernatural spin on a familiar story of gangland revenge.With a sequel just released, now is a good time to revisit 2007 shooter The Darkness.

Jewel Link Mysteries: Mountains of Madness DS is an odd combination of eldritch horror and puzzle game, but one that proves to be oddly addictive.