Dumb, fun, and not ashamed to be either. Mothergunship just wants to fill the screen with bullets. [Issue#333, p.78]

A souped-up return that delivers pyrotechnic perfection but lacks the depth of other games. [Nov 2008, p.73]

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

A fast-paced thrill ride with slick controls, becoming hypnotic and meditative once mastered. [Oct 2017, p.74]

Another quality slice of DBZ action, but a bit short on options for super-completists. [Sept 2006, p.75]

Awful camera angles, awkward controls and a fair few glitches are still present. [June 2012, p.81]

One of the better first-person efforts on DS, and a good survival horror game too. [Sept 2008, p.79]

Charming to look at, but a real sod to play. Prinny provides a classic platforming challenge. [Aug 2009, p.82]

A brill battle system vs a load of boring convos. It's only a slim victory for the former. [Dec 2013, p.69]

A solid action game, but one you feel you've already played a hundred times before. [Christmas 2009, p.65]

Top stuff if you've never played "Theme Park" before, but familiar otherwise. [May 2007, p.75]

One of Mario's better parties; shame it's that same old irritating game underneath. [Jan 2007, p.60]

Tranquil puzzle-platforming that's ideal for filling five minutes. [Christmas 2008, p.84]

Solid gameplay, stunning aerial effects, but nothing that will have you celebrating. [Oct 2007, p.82]

Beautiful and ruthlessly addictive. Be prepared to lose your time. And the feeling in your fingers. [June 2014, p.68]

There's a fine line between 'challenging' and 'sadistic,' and this is on the wrong side of it. [Oct 2006, p.79]

Rather boring. [July 2010, p.93]

Not as thrilling as previous titles, but it's a brave new direction. [Christmas 2007, p.70]

If "The Sims 2" is like a doll's house, this is like a soap opera. [Apr 2007, p.83]

What it gains in looks it loses in excitement. [Aug 2008, p.74]

Messy, mean, yet undeniably charming, Suda51's roguelike fascinates more than it flusters. Just. [Feb 2017, p.70]

The series' all-time high point inside the ring - but still a year away from being the complete package. [Christmas 2015, p.79]

Tough, but incredibly rewarding. [May 2010, p.68]

This is a beautiful and brave adventure with an inescapable sense of melancholy. [Dec 2013, p.66]

A bit creaky in places, but this western shooter has plenty of character. [Nov 2006, p.78]

It's a fresh idea that eventually grows stale, because you must start anew every mission, without levels or items carried over. [Sept 2015, p.81]

The design remains as potent as ever. [Christmas 2012, p.87]

Joyous puzzle-platformer with zero filler. [March 2014, p.82]