There's a reasonable amount of potential for some multi-player monster fun, but all that impromptu city demolishing action all gets old real quick. [June 2006, p.79]

More than just a top game - this is an event, and a blinding return to form for flailing FIFA. [June 2006, p.54]

More than just a top game - this is an event, and a blinding return to form for flailing FIFA. [June 2006, p.54]

Fairly atmospheric, but not the religious experience we hoped for. [July 2006, p.83]

As pricey as eating a golden chocobo egg and as fun as being pecked to death by its mother. [July 2006, p.82]

A full-on tongue sarnie to the lips of a genre that needs the kiss of life. Marry us, Zoe! [July 2006, p.66]

Genuinely strengthens your mind, and does it well. That's it, really. [June 2006, p.66]

Tedious in a way we can barely describe, and almost broken in places. Don't buy this. [Sept 2006, p.76]

If you don't already own it on Xbox, it's one of the most intense online experiences around. [May 2006, p.66]

You're really going to have to make an effort to get much fun out of Odama. [June 2006, p.76]

It just takes a little dedication, a little perseverance, and a deep love of bikes to discover it. But if that's you, then this could be time well spent indeed. [July 2006, p.62]

Sweet and simple. It might be old-fashioned but it's as addictive as it's ever been. [June 2006, p.70]

A very basic, simplistic shooter with over-forgiving auto-targetting and linear levels. And the controls don't translate that well to PSP, either. [June 2006, p.79]

Racquet-chuckingly frustrating at first, but rewardingly rich after a few plays. [May 2006, p.55]

As loveable as Greg Rusedski's haircut. [June 2006, p.78]

By far the best action-RPG we've played and one we want to keep on playing. [Nov 2006, p.74]

A game that just can't keep up with Clancy's ever-evolving war zone. [July 2006, p.80]

A feature-packed bundle that's fun to play, but won't blow the socks off Fary Cry experts. [May 2006, p.77]

An admirably action-packed RPG, but one that gets repetitive fairly quickly. [Aug 2006, p.78]

Not as pointless as it first seems, but dull for anyone not turned on by "Carry On" films. [July 2006, p.72]

Feels archaic, despite the additions. Best wait for Koei's PS3 output. [July 2006, p.84]

Wildly inconsistent: flashes of brilliance, ruined by incompetence. [May 2006, p.80]

We just wish Capcom would release an uber-collection across all formats instead of these half-baked efforts. [July 2006, p.81]

Small in every sense. It's still pleasingly violent - but this is a bare-bones edition. [June 2006, p.69]

Don buy this! A "GTA" wannabe as bloated as Marlon Brando's cheeks, and five times as ugly. [May 2006, p.60]

The lack of imagination is a big disappointment after "We Love Katamari's" colourful racetracks, fireflies and snowballs. [June 2006, p.74]

A huge improvement on the first game - not for everyone, but the best "MGS" on PSP. [Aug 2006, p.64]

It's a proven formula, but the game proves to be a bit of a bugger to interact with. [July 2006, p.70]

It's been a slow few years for the single-player RPG. This makes up for all of it. [May 2006, p.68]

Tetris DS is great, then, of that there is no doubt. Still, it just may be the nostalgia, but we can't help but feel the freshness of the original GameBoy version in 1989 will never be topped. [June 2006, p.62]

"Mario Kart" was good, but this is a cut above. [May 2006, p.52]

Dark Mirror works because the controls work. [June 2006, p.65]

One of the best platformers we've played in years. This handheld treat is a minor classic. [June 2006, p.73]

A superb package that manages to add to the incredible "Snake Eater" experience. [Dec 2006, p.90]

New ideas? Not really. Sparkling platform fun? The ice has it. [May 2006, p.80]

Gorgeous racing at a budget price. What are you waiting for? [June 2006, p.80]

It won't wow you, but the unique combat and lively characters make it a worthy RPG. [June 2007, p.68]

Cartoon kick-punching to make your hair stand on end with pleasure. [July 2006, p.61]

Another top game in the Pokemon series and another great puzzler for the DS. [May 2006, p.56]

Old-fashioned RTS in modern clothing, and a definite step forward from the last. [May 2006, p.63]

Thinking-free fun, but just too shoddy to stab our hearts with the flickknife of love. [May 2006, p.55]

Turn-based tactics types will adore this if they persevere with it. [Nov 2007, p.84]

Outrageously happy and bouncy platforming action that's just a touch on the easy side. [May 2006, p.64]

Yet another PSP racer, but at least this one is a bit different. Muddy good. [July 2006, p.84]

Immersive, innovative and fun to play. [May 2006, p.58]

You'd be nuts to pick this over "Warcraft" - there's just no contest. [May 2006, p.80]

Although there's an attempt to get everyone involved in the action - via a very basic command system - it really just feels like a third-person shooter full of headless chickens. [June 2006, p.80]

One of the last hurrahs for the GBA, and it's fittingly fun. Hugely enjoyable while it lasts. [Mar 2007, p.74]

It's loveable, yes, but those household tasks can be a chore for all the wrong reasons. [June 2006, p.58]

For a game featuring a carefree monkey, this is linear and boring. [Oct 2006, p.84]

It's like the fun of "WarioWare" crossed with the ultimate pointlessness of "Nintendogs." [May 2006, p.78]

The videogame equivalent of a giant, involuntary grin: fun-seekers must rejoice. [June 2006, p.69]

Six months on, we're still playing "Lumines." This is only a mildly amusing diversion. [May 2006, p.74]

The DS touch screen and wireless play means these four are winners. [Sept 2006, p.82]

It's old-fashioned but don't let that put you off. This is a highly entertaining bit of history. [July 2006, p.63]

A poor game with next to no modes, excitement or stuff to recommend it. [July 2006, p.84]

Ploddingly dull retro RPG. Half the 30 hours is backtracking. [June 2006, p.80]

A fun and addictive snowboarding game let down by its simplicity. [Aug 2006, p.82]

For mindless shooting with a splattering of comedy, Infected does the job. [Aug 2006, p.81]

Dragon Quest is absolutely beautiful. [June 2006, p.60]

It's just not up to the pace of the competition. [Aug 2006, p.82]

Once you lose your rock star inhibitions it's great fun. But it gets very hard very quickly. [May 2006, p.72]

Admittedly superior to the dire "Battle Nexus." Only one percent superior, mind. Poor-poise. [May 2006, p.58]

Co-op trash aimed at under-10s. Give us Mickey and Donald anyday. [June 2006, p.80]

Aimed more at Metroid fans than pinball aficionados, and it shows. Flashy but insipid. [Aug 2006, p.65]

A fairly average beat-'em-up redeemed by its clever twist. [June 2007, p.85]

The same Disney games you've played 300 times before. [May 2006, p.80]

The best of its kind on PS2, but rather average in the great scheme of things. [June 2006, p.68]

Forty hours of cel-shaded fantasy heaven: RPG fans will love it. [June 2007, p.85]

A meagre, mostly unjustifiable package whose ambitions plough the soils. [June 2006, p.70]

Strong RPG that's a little bit different to usual fare. [Aug 2006, p.82]

All singing, all dancing but not actually all that good. [June 2006, p.79]

It just shows that they've done such a good job of the "Legend" that the sight of the credits rolling up the screen made our hearts sink - we want more and we want it NOW. [May 2006, p.48]

We like what's on offer, but the clueless AI turns a crisis into a drag. [Nov 2008, p.85]

Almost boringly brilliant... Feature-rich and endlessly absorbing - but where is there to go from here? [Dec 2006, p.98]

Very much a game for fans of the point and click adventure. Spooky with a lot of laughs. [Jan 2008, p.76]

Decent, but it looks, feels and plays like a budget game - a meaty price tag is cheeky. [Sept 2007, p.77]

Another non-game for the DS that leaves us slightly puzzled. [Mar 2008, p.84]

It technically functions as a shooter. But it needed to be a lot better to fits its gimmick. [Apr 2008, p.75]

A brief, lacklustre journey that should be avoided at all costs. [May 2008, p.84]

Smart and original, this has plenty of strategy, charm and challenge. [Aug 2008, p.83]

Unrefined and full of flaws, but entertaining - in as may good ways as bad. [Nov 2009, p.86]

A reasonably entertaining athletics title that wins by being the only one of its type for PSP. [Oct 2008, p.73]