The simplicity of the web game is lost in this flabby, oversized spin-off. [Nov 2012, p.85]

Great potential squandered by unimaginative level design and cheap mechanical failings. [Christmas 2013, p.82]

Technically polished and full of character, but as a game it's horribly frustrating. [Christmas 2006, p.70]

As it stands, it's a beautiful but wasted opportunity. [March 2018, p.81]

Even if the Elder Scrolls cold turkey is hurting bad, buying this would still be a daft decision. [Mar 2011, p.92]

Really difficult and mean-spirited. Puff was magic; Spyro is a jerk. [Christmas 2007, p.84]

The king of Neo Geo struggles to find its footing on XBLA. [Dec 2008, p.84]

Stylish visuals can't save this from being a repetitive and uninspiring experience. [May 2013, p.81]

Not a nightmare, but you'll be wistfully wishing for more excitement. [Sept 2008, p.84]

A repetitive load of rot. [Apr 2009, p.80]

Dragon Ball Z deserves more than this. [Apr 2014, p.78]

A laudable concept let down by poor design. [Oct 2014, p.79]

Go and see the movie instead - it's cheaper, it stars Ricky Gervais and they serve popcorn. [July 2009, p.82]

It isn't even a half decent fighter! [Apr 2009, p.77]

Go and see the movie instead - it's cheaper, it stars Ricky Gervais and they serve popcorn. [July 2009, p.82]

It's not awful just basic to the point of tedium. [Aug 2012, p.84]

It's incapable of holding your attention for long enough to warrant a high review score. [Feb 2011, p.91]

Proof that the best idea ever on paper translates into B-grade mush. A stinker. [Sept 2007, p.73]

Pitch-perfect nostalgia spoiled by borderline unplayable matches. [Apr 2012, p.92]

A disappointingly basic skateboarding game with a controller that doesn't work well. [Christmas 2009, p.75]

A child safe damp squib of a game that has none of the edge of the cartoon. [Aug 2007, p.73]

A joyless mess that would have looked dated five years ago. In 2007 there's no excuse. [Sept 2007, p.82]

Unfriendly and dull. If Advance Wars had an evil twin, it would probably look like this. [May 2009, p.71]

A 14-game collection that inspires only fleeting nostalgia. [Christmas 2006, p.101]

A surprisingly empty game lacking structure or purpose. [Feb 2012, p.93]

A muddled shooter where a lack of braaains and finesse derail any brief undead thrills. [Sept 2016, p.73]

A compelling zombie concept thoroughly ruined by frighteningly horrid execution. [Sept 2016, p.74]

A lacklustre offering in a long-running series of great games. A huge shame. [Sept 2016, p.80]