An excellent kid's game with oceans of entertainment.

Better fighting. A great story. Amazing multiplayer. A brilliant ending and a masterpiece from Bioware.

Pineapple Smash Crew is an enjoyable action game that is more than a little reminiscent of the Amiga days. Sadly, it stumbles by not offering enough diversity in its mission structure. And that's a shame, as the game is otherwise a refreshing, accessible and most of all fun experience, but one that lacks longevity.

Shank 2's biggest problem is that it still insists on turning everything up to 11 – there's never room to breathe, and every scene tries to outdo the last one. And even though Shank 2 is definitely a better game than Shank, it should have been even better than it actually is. Luckily, the multiplayer is surprisingly robust and, depending on how much time you plan on playing it, make up for the shortcomings of the campaign.

A fine soccer experience that will be able to satisfy even the most eager, but it also has components that are in need of improvement in the next entry in the series – most of all the online possibilities.

UFC Undisputed 3 is a better game than its predecessors, but while the developers get a lot of things right, it still feels as if they're scared of moving too far away from the foundations they laid with the first game. Until that happens, it's hard to imagine a UFC game that truly lives up to the potential of the sport.

In order to trade blows with the best in the genre, all the minute details have to be in order, and sadly, this is where Grand Slam Tennis 2 stumbles. While it's a good effort, there's little reason to pick this game over the other, better tennis games out there.

The first game had some interesting ideas, painted with delicate strokes, whereas the sequel throws the bucket of paint at the canvas and stands as a much more traditional game and comic book experience. Not that there's anything wrong with that.

An interesting universe, a decent story and excellent action are the deciding factors when determining whether Reckoning is a game for you. For us, there is no doubt – we are itching to get back to the world of Amalur.

If you hate puzzle games, this certainly isn't for you. But if you decide to throw your time and money at Catherine, you're in for a dream of a game within the genre.

Engrossing, challenging and exciting entertainment, spiced up with a solid dosage of humor and kitsch. A blast from the past that still holds up today, if you know what you're getting into.

If you've already blown through Rayman Origins with four buddies, Scarygirl will have little to offer you in terms of challenge. If you're new to the platform genre, however, Scarygirl is a fine little experience that won't frighten anyone.

Even though Neverdead has its moments of frantic action and fun ideas, badly implemented mechanics means the game will often test your patience.

Many of the new inclusions feel like forced additions that have only been added to the mix because they worked in competing games, and because something new apparently has to happen. It's still a romp against friends on the couch, but you need to take the time to bend the game to your will first.

A clear improvement over its predecessor. The story is better told, and you'll have a lot more freedom in how you choose to approach the game. Final Fantasy fans will find plenty to enjoy here.

One of the best looking and most cinematic gaming experiences the 3DS has to offer, filled with well-made horror. This is the Resident Evil game many of us have been waiting for ever since RE2.

If this is the quality expected of future fighting games, then the PS Vita is proving a heavyweight contender for the genre on the move.

It's far from a disaster, but it's not really the challenger to Mario Kart 7 that we were hoping for.

For those of us who have already played a lot of these kinds of mini games, it feels like reheated roast. We already know it'll be great tasting, but we're being asked to eat a different utensil to make it more fun.

This is the best Wipeout in a long time, and the best introduction to the series a newcomer could wish for.

If you jump on board you're treated to an exciting action adventure that fits neatly into the Uncharted series.

Every bit as good as the version for the home consoles. If you've yet to play this game, you're missing out on 60 levels of pure platforming bliss. Our only gripe is the lack of multiplayer, but if anything, that just made us appreciate the spectacular level design even more.

The lack of any sort of multiplayer is mindboggling, but otherwise this is a wonderful handheld port of one of the best fighting games of all time.

A shameless rip-off and almost outright copy of Mario Kart, but also one whose shortcomings makes it abundantly clear why Nintendo rules the genre. There are better kart racers on iOS, most notably Sonic and Sega All-Stars Racing, but this is still worth a few spins.

Mystery of the Japanese Werewolf is one of those indie titles that deserves all the attention it can get. Quality is good, the entertainment value is high, and the price is ridiculously low. Pick this up the next time your iGadget hungers.

If you're enticed by the thought of a reunion with Sega's blue mascot from when he starred in some of the best games of their age, this is for you. Sonic CD is a rerelease made with love, mixed with a dosage of nostalgia and served in a way that will make most gamers admit that Sonic has something Mario doesn't.

It seems that by not having to come up with an original idea, the developers have been able to make the game more cohesive. This is a fun and accessible platformer with plenty of charm, fun superpowers, and a somewhat odd multiplayer mode that takes a little getting used to.

Sonic has yet so settle in properly on the handhelds, and Sonic Generations sadly doesn't change that, despite including to versions of the blue hedgehog.