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]