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Pros: Build and manage a prison as you see fit. Fans of other management games will still be surprised by what's on offer. Two distinct gameplay modes give you a different perspective. See what other players have created in the online community.

Cons: Extremely basic graphics and grey colours. Processor intensive despite simple visuals. Expensive price considering the game is available on multiple formats. Performance can be stuttering once prison fills up.

Pros: Addictive and easy to get to grips with. More 'hands-on' than some other games of its type. Includes 50 levels and 50 building varieties. Tutorial explains the game mechanics effectively.

Cons: Focus is more on time management than city management. Main challenge mode is relatively short. Lacks the depth of SimCity or Cities: Skylines. Later levels can be very difficult.

Pros: Huge cast of recognizable characters. Addictive, puzzle-based gameplay. Includes two full games in one pack. Excellent animation and use of humor.

Cons: Both games are fairly similar. Gameplay can become slightly repetitive. Improvements to original games are minor. Camera controls can be frustrating.

Pros: Award-winning real-time tactical battles. In-depth campaign mode spanning several centuries. Several historical battles are available. Includes both official expansion packs.

Cons: Can be daunting for new players. Not ideal for short-term casual play. Graphics are slightly dated. Transporting units can be frustrating.

Pros: Improved combat mechanics. Crisis system adds variety. More detailed naval system. Deeper colonization gameplay.

Cons: Newspaper notifications become repetitive. Most new content is rare in the early game. Menu system remains a little confusing. Steep learning curve.

Pros: Gameplay easy to learn. Appropriate for all ages. Good for casual play. Addictive.

Cons: Very basic graphics. Gameplay somewhat repetitive. Very similar to other endless jumper titles. Can easily get frustrating.

Pros: Genuinely engaging campaign mode story. Has a range of multi-player game modes. COD Points upgrade system is implemented well. Vehicle-based sections are excellent.

Cons: Gameplay is more linear than in other COD titles. Few major changes from its predecessors. Occasional issues with lag in multi-player. Campaign is only around six hours long.

Pros: Relaxing gaming experience. Intuitive and adjustable interface. Large, clearly visible cards. Extremely responsive support team.

Cons: No themes. Hints may spoil the fun. Not for fast-paced gaming lovers. Not for the Mac.

Pros: Clean, streamlined interface. Improved accessibility. Quick access to Blizzard games. Easily manage your games.

Cons: Can't resolve game-specific problems.

Pros: Fun voiceover performance. Challenging accuracy score. Attractive level backgrounds. Varied target types.

Cons: Crowded screens can lower frame rate. Only seven levels. Missions have similar gameplay. Limited replay value.

Pros: Questions span entire history of the US. Hint function provides help when needed. Carefully researched questions. Three different difficulty levels.

Cons: Number of questions is relatively small. Free version does not include 'Hard' tier. Input method may not appeal to some. No competitive head-to-head options.

Pros: Simple but effective puzzles. Large difficulty variety. Interesting progression system. Easy to pick up and play.

Cons: Smaller puzzles. Small puzzle packs. Point gating is sometimes heavy. 32- and 64-bit version differences.

Pros: Excellent detailed 3-D graphics. Both career mode and multiplayer available. Plenty of holes and different landscapes; seven unique courses to play on. Full customisation for characters, from physical appearance to wardrobe.

Cons: Experienced golfers may find the lack of realism annoying. Purchases required for custom clubs, tournaments and other additions. Those who are serious about the sport/genre have better options. Too challenging for some players, especially when putting.

Pros: Easy to play. Fairly balanced puzzles. Diverse character cast. Compatible with many devices.

Cons: Fixed and sometimes poor perspective. Colours bleed together in some scenes. Poor hint functionality. Nearly requires first episode.

Pros: Free and reminiscent of the old Snake game. In-game objects allow you to escape the predator. The game explains what the pellets do. Not a never-ending game as the enemy is destructible.

Cons: Getting it to load on multi-core devices is tricky. Need the invulnerability pellet to win. No incentive to grow your snake. The enemy is seemingly invulnerable.

Pros: Contains three games in one.. Helps kids to learn about animals.. Good-quality photographs.. Plenty of animal jigsaw puzzles..

Cons: Too simple for older children.. Graphics inconsistent between games.. Parents may find animal noises annoying.. The maze game is of limited educational value..

Pros: Beautiful visual style, almost photographic in quality. Interact with recognisable historical figures. Puzzle-solving keeps you invested in playing on. Simple gameplay makes it accessible to young and old.

Cons: Overall game is a little short. Price may be deemed too high for amount of playing time. Slightly disappointing not to play as Houdini in a game based on him. Some may find puzzles too easy as plenty of hints are given.

Pros: Great help to new players. Includes challenges for more experienced ones. Includes video tutorial. Wide variety of core gameplay covered.

Cons: Does not reflect the modern game. Does not help with construction. Little information about enemies. Trivia can feel limited after a while.

Pros: Thrilling. Multiple gaming modes. More than 225 unique images. New differences in the same photos.

Cons: No option to turn the clock off. Could add more pressure to your already hectic day. No written instructions. A bit too difficult at times.