Don't consider it unless nostalgia flows through your veins. [Christmas 2008, p.84]

Decent enough, but most will find them a bit archaic for their tastes. [Mar 2009, p.82]

An irritating experience that unfortunately has to go down as a Marvel disappointment. [June 2008, p.68]

Good idea but it's not as clever as it likes to think. No one likes a smart arse. [July 2008, p.82]

There's love poured into every second of it, and the result's a game that's easily worthy of all the hype... Simply awesome. [June 2008, p.62]

It's the ultimate Mario Kart package rather than the best, but it's still a lot of fun. [Apr 2008, p.47]

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

A punchy young upstart like this is just what the staling RPG world needs. [May 2008, p.68]

Some of the fun of old wacky b-ball games has been replaced by what's perceived as cool. [June 2008, p.72]

Makes you feel more like a sleepy conductor than a rock god. [Aug 2008, p.58]

As innovation free as we've come to expect from the 'mon, but quietyly enjoyable stuff. [Aug 2008, p.64]

As innovation free as we've come to expect from the 'mon, but quietyly enjoyable stuff. [Aug 2008, p.64]

Traditional point 'n' click that smacks of the "Monkey Island" series. [Apr 2008, p.85]

Showroom shine and technical brilliance manages to get in the way of the 'game'. [May 2008, p.67]

If you missed it on PS2, make sure you don't make the same mistake on Wii. A great journey. [July 2008, p.65]

Without the fitting visuals, this would be unbearable. [May 2008, p.84]

As tough and great as ever. This suits the Xbox Live Arcade perfectly. [June 2008, p.74]

It's the ultimate Assassin's package and that means we love it, but thousands won't. [June 2008, p.78]

We love original ideas, but there's no point in crazy innovation if you don't nail the basics. [Sept 2008, p.80]

It's no racing revolution but this is solid, playable and highly entertaining. [Apr 2008, p.76]

A really satisfying set of powers makes up for middling creativity. And cheer up a bit, eh? [May 2008, p.70]

This is one of the better RTSs on console[s] at the moment. but there are more on the way. [June 2008, p.78]

Though not as convincing or polished as its peers, Obscure 2 is a decent survival horror with a bargain price. [Oct 2007, p.85]

A gratifying slash-'em-up that would have stood out with greater strategy elements. [May 2008, p.76]

A great addition to the Naruto series if not so much the world of games. [Nov 2008, p.84]

RPGs are really under-represented on Wii; Opoona bucks the trend with style. [Sept 2008, p.81]

Rivals "Zelda" as a technical achievement, but the hardcore credentials have taken a knock. [June 2008, p.73]

With an incredible plot and accessible gameplay this is an instant classic. Brilliant. [June 2008, p.66]

A decent selection of '90s songs - some good, some cheesy and some terrible. [Oct 2007, p.83]

This is one Worms game that should be left to float off in space. [Apr 2008, p.76]

Fun and playable but still packs a massive challenge. [May 2008, p.74]

Disappointing stuff. The tennis action just isn't as joyous as its presentation. [Apr 2008, p.55]

Fun minigames, but these can't keep the rest of the game afloat. [June 2008, p.83]

By coming at the city from a different angle and giving an extra richness to be the gameplay, the return to Vegas has been justified. [Apr 2008, p.62]

Initially bewildering, it makes great use of hte Wii controls. Give it time and you'll love it. [Apr 2008, p.68]

Hasn't changed much since 2 and still needs an overhaul of the partner AI. [June 2008, p.71]

There's very little to differentiate this from other Warriors titles. [June 2008, p.82]

No real spark, character or cunning. Will entertain only the extremely undemanding. [June 2007, p.81]

Brutal, shocking, gruesome - a horrific adventure let down by iffy level design. [Apr 2008, p.78]

A satisfying multiplayer adventure with more than an hint of "Phantasy Star Online" about it. [Apr 2008, p.70]

Quite simply a footy fans' dream come true. [Dec 2007, p.54]

Another quality run-out for PES on PS2 but it is only a shade better than "FIFA 08." [Christmas 2007, p.68]

The best footy game on PSP and quite honestly as good as it gets on handheld. [Mar 2008, p.75]

A strange PES experience that wins you over not through its football but with its quirks. [Apr 2008, p.82]

Shooting zombies is always fun, but there are better horrors and shooters around. [May 2008, p.81]

It's by no means perfect but behind its flaws lurks another thrilling intergalactic adventure. [May 2008, p.72]

A poor homage to a poor series. Avoid like Rasputin's loincloth. [Christmas 2008, p.84]

Controlling Brawl with the remote's D-pad feels like the devil's work and even the remote/nunchuck pairing suffers from the lack of a second analog stick - you need it for quick smash attacks. It's playable with the Wii's controllers, but seasoned smashers should grab a Classic Controller or dust off their old GC gear. [Apr 2008, p.58]

Too many flaws here. And so the wait for the ultimate next-gen co-op shooter continues. [Apr 2008, p.74]

A technically jaw-dropping portable romp, even if it lacks the craft of its PS2 brethren. [May 2008, p.62]

An intuitive civilisation management game that works just as well on the DS as the PC. [Sept 2007, p.84]

Fun, charming, and completely entertaining. This is sandbox gaming without the gangsters. [Apr 2008, p.54]

The cutesy graphics fail to mask this RTS's frustrating controls. [Sept 2008, p.78]

The multiplayer's fun but the lack of games ruins the solo mode. [May 2008, p.77]

A journey that's littered with pits and troughs that's rewarding if you persevere. [June 2008, p.83]

An unnerving experience certainly, but the same old problems persist. [June 2008, p.73]

A great premise poorly executed. We'd hoped for better, and this fails to deliver. [May 2008, p.68]

This tip-toes around the TV series rather than turning out a quality gaming experience. [Apr 2008, p.56]

An innovative idea that mixes genres but still remains accessible, if head pounding... [Mar 2008, p.69]

A decent enough game at heart, but it's still relying on looks over thrills. [Mar 2008, p.82]

Solid fishing challenge, but even considering its arcade heritage this isn't anything special. [May 2008, p.80]

There are better and more rewarding brain trainers out there. [May 2008, p.82]

It may not be sophisticated but it does offer carnage on a satisfyingly huge scale. [Mar 2008, p.83]

A great idea but it lacks the necessary atmosphere and drama. [Apr 2008, p.75]

It's hackneyed and aged, but GTA-style games are a rarity on Wii, so you could do worse. [Apr 2008, p.77]

A very original take on shooters. An addictive arcade-style blast for score junkies. [Feb 2008, p.66]

The usually reliable series runs aground in a Wii game that's equally diverting and dull. [June 2008, p.70]

Not the leap in features we'd hoped for, but a fantastic debut for Justice nontheless. [May 2008, p.72]

Another reasonable outing, but it fails - again - to really deliver a standout experience. [Aug 2009, p.77]

With special effects-packed visuals and with higher production values than ever, Dynasty Warriors seems less niche than ever. [May 2008, p.81]

Nasty motion blur and a dismal career mode. It offers little to NFS fans. [May 2008, p.82]

As satisfying as a nutmeg and as exciting as a scissor kick. A vast improvement from before. [Feb 2008, p.56]

It's not greatly better than any of the other versions of it, but it's certainly welcome on the DS. [Mar 2007, p.71]

Conflict is a by-the-numbers first-person shooter that just never gets going. [Mar 2008, p.66]

It's not for everyone, but if you like knuckle-whitening racing thrills, look no further. [Jan 2007, p.72]

Just the combat would have been dumb fun. Sadly, too much clag gets in the way. [Feb 2008, p.58]

Eerie and intelligent, but definitely not to everyone's taste. [Apr 2008, p.85]

It's beautiful and offers an emotive story but it could be too old-fashioned for some. [Apr 2008, p.64]

A magical debut for the series and the perfect antidote for a train journey or a rainy day. [May 2008, p.80]

A few nice ideas, but dig away at the gloss and you're left with a pit of old bones. [Mar 2008, p.70]

A far greater spectacle rather than gameplay overhaul but still a fabulous hack-'n'-slasher. [Mar 2008, p.64]

Fans of the film will enjoy this - especially the surprisingly enjoyable combat. [Apr 2008, p.56]

The kind of thing you'd regret downloading to your mobile. But more expensive. [June 2008, p.71]

Give it time and you'll find this to be a deep, involving real-time strategy game that'll last you for months. [June 2008, p.83]

A fabulous legal high. [Apr 2008, p.85]

Bomberman needs a refresher course in high explosives - or a holiday. [May 2008, p.85]

Full-pelt gaming that does everything it said it would very well. [Dec 2007, p.84]

Too similar to the first agame but it's a simple and engaging adventure. [May 2008, p.85]

Minigames with a sports theme and slightly overblown official Olympics presentation. [Mar 2008, p.79]

Provides some of the fastest, most thrilling and spectacular racing you'll find. It may not be as accessible as before but it now has more substance, more content and more depth. [Feb 2008, p.70]

A tad rough around the edges, but this is as daring and original as Wii gaming gets. [Mar 2008, p.80]

If you fancy a radical change of pace, this is for you. Action fans need not apply. [Jan 2007, p.74]

A change in strategy can't disguise the fact that this is portable strategy at it's best. [Mar 2008, p.68]

Fun at first but there's not much to it once you've mastered swinging. [Feb 2008, p.82]

Good controls and occasionally thrilling, but more often it's frustrating. [Apr 2008, p.82]

Playable, but deflatingly tedious. [Mar 2008, p.76]

Bare-bones American football without the entertainment we enjoyed in "NFL Street." [Apr 2008, p.73]

Not dreadful but not great: another shotgun marriage between Sonic and the Wii. [Mar 2008, p.72]