Oozing with charm and held together with love, you will be hard pushed to find a better puzzler across all platforms.

For a title that has been away from our screens for far too long, Dr Mario is an excellent revival of a classic puzzle game and a decent WiiWare launch game.

Wii Fit pushes the envelope due to the board peripheral and the notion of healthy gaming, but lacks fat in areas such as longevity – a staple diet of all software, videogame or not.

Shortness and the fact that there's only 2 levels aside, the game had the potential to be fantastic. The more hardcore fans of arcade shooters will love this.

Varied missions and solid, intuitive controls ensure anyone can play.

A great title that really shows what WiiWare can do. The game is addictive and lasts for hours on end, and nice looking graphics.

In terms of longevity, LostWinds is no hurricane, but its quality is as refreshing as a cool breeze on a hot summer's day. Simply magical.

TV Show King is a fun title that can be played in short bursts every so often.

Presentation is top notch and sends it up and above the flash version, if you find yourself wanting a cheap title to pass the time then there are few better than this on Wiiware the moment.

And so Speed Racer: The Videogame offers a solid, if unremarkable experience.

Not quite hitting pole position, Speed Racer is more like a bronze medalist that you secretly want to support.

In the end, Boom Blox is an example of what can be done with the Wii Remote and that the so called "casual games" that are hated by many can be a fantastic experience. A fantastic puzzler.

If crosswords and wordsearches are what you want – Crosswords and wordsearches are what you will get.

A depressing, boring, frustrating mess, 'Iron Man: The Official Videogame' is nothing short of abysmal. Wait for the film to come out on DVD.

Don't expect revolutionary new things, but if you're after good clean fun on your Wii with mates or against online opponents - you can't get much better than this.

Fantastic visuals, a wonderful soundtrack and original and compelling gameplay make this a must-have gem for the DS.

To all intents and purposes this is a Ninja Gaiden game through and through but with a new innovative twist to the control method which serves only to quicken the pace and make it in some ways even more enjoyable than previous outings.

A surprisingly good celebration of all things Sega. If you liked Mario Tennis, you'll like this too. Entertaining stuff.

More than just a cash-in, but not quite perfect either, the title is nevertheless a great outing for a motley crew of Sega characters.

This generations best version without a doubt, and the finest sports title on Wii to date. If you're a fan of football or the series, buy it now.

A decent low budget ported package and another enjoyable light gun game for the Wii; which hopefully paves the way for the series to make another return sometime in the future.

Smashtacular. Buy it, or regret it forever.

Just like that girl you somehow really liked back in school: Ugly and sometimes shallow yet always great company. Get this in your 2008 yearbook. You won’t regret it.

With various side quests,puzzles and bonus dungeons, there's a lot to keep you busy with.

Bubble Bobble is a classic example of what was once a decent arcade game that has been updated badly, the classic gameplay and multiplayer are welcome but the tacked on extras and lack of features means there is little else to warrant a purchase.

Want a title you can dip in and out of for quick sessions or have a passing interest in fishing as a sport? Maybe you should head to the store and reel in Sega Bass Fishing.

Not the long epic DQ adventure people want, can be fun to play while it lasts, but some might not be compelled to play for a while it once it's completed.

Short, but a very challenging and fun game.

Addictive, fun, and long-lasting.

Another awesome and challenging addition to the Advance Wars series, prepare to be addicted.

Our advice: use a GameCube controller, learn the shortcuts, and hope the next one sorts out that boost system.

While this revival is a dream come true as opposed to a nightmare, some newer elements are somewhere in-between.

Poor graphics and simple game-play detract from what could have been a great film-game conversion.

An addictive arcade port with loads of unlockables which works perfectly with the Wii Zapper.

Fast and frantic retro shooting goodness.

It’s cheap and it’s fun - Link shoots, and he most definitely scores!

Runaway offers a testing environment to frustrate your grey matter.

A flawed but worthy entry into the turn based arena. One for the hardcore only.

It's Fire Emblem as you know and love it, but if you're new to proceedings then prepare for a baptism of fire.

Despite a few shortcomings make no mistake Guitar Hero III is a must have.

Despite the lack of ambition, with a great fighting system that never gets boring, Naruto provides fast and furious fights, making it one of the best fighters available for the Wii, even if you’re not a Naruto fan.

Zack & Wiki is a must have in any gamers’ collection and a beacon of hope for quality 3rd party games.

Great job from Treasure, very well balanced and great fun once mastered. The best fighting game on DS, at least outside of Japan.

A game that could easily be made better with a decent story and a better fighting system to seperate the good players from bad.

It was a game no-one noticed because no-one should notice this. Ever. Don't bother looking at it never mind buying or renting it.

Great real life-like controls make for a very good golf simulation and all the modes and multiplayer will keep you busy. One for the fans.

If you are looking for a game with a challenge then look no further. Etrian Odyssey will kill you and keep you coming back for more.

It is a short game, clocking up around 10 hours, but that does not detract from the enjoyment, which at times is sad to say, repetitive.

A fine demonstration of the genre and the medium, and will leave the masses breathless.

Just as a Nintendo 64 without "Super Mario 64" was unthinkable, so too is a Wii without Wii Sports. It’s one of the most perfect launch games we’ve seen.

A real platforming gem. Add another point to the score if you never played the original.

If you want to make Contact in strange new ways then this passionate game could be for you. Just don’t be hoping for something amazing to take you away from all your bases.

If you want to play The Sims, go out and buy a PC and the game too. It may be a lot more expensive this way but for the true Sims experience I would recommend it.

Low in price, but high in quality, 42 All-Time Classics is one of the surprise highlights of the Autumn DS line-up.

It falls in an uncomfortable category somewhere between good and average that makes it almost impossible to define. There are flashes of genius, marred by long moments of mediocrity. Excellent flight sections are needlessly maimed by an over tight timer and difficult controls.

An attempted brand new direction only proves Travellers Tales didn't have the required monkey balls.

A polished, accessible and entertaining series of brain-bending teasers. Great stuff.

The bottom line is you must own this. It’s your duty as a DS owner.

The game might have a number of faults but the enjoyment of the battling makes up for it, add to that the WiFi duelling and you’ll be glued to your DS for a long time.

If you aren’t into logic puzzles and memory tests, and you’re a man of action rather than one of thought, this game is definitely not for you. But playing this – for however long you do end up playing it – is a pleasure, albeit a guilty one.

Top Spin 2 could have been so much more; instead of just going down the 2D route they tried too hard and ruined what could have been a great game.

One lazy attempt to bring the Worms franchise to the DS. If only they had put some time and effort in it.

It's the Tetris that defined the handheld generation over two decades ago, resurrected and remade better than ever. The definitive version and will most likely remain so for another twenty years.

The most explosive (and fun) multi-player game out there for the DS. You will love it if you strive to master the controls.

Super Princess Peach is a platform game taken straight off a Nintendo blueprint; it has the charm and simplicity reminiscent of the “good old days” and yet remains fresh thanks to solid, original gameplay.

Endure the few inevitable instances of frustration and your left with a solid sonic spin-off.

Great strategy game becomes an average one on the DS.

Another slice of obscurity from the Sonic Team cake of craziness, it's just a shame that the proverbial cake is half-baked and could do with a bit more icing.

Back in 1996, Resident Evil was a groundbreaking game. Now, it pales to most other survival horrors, especially "RE4."

A small robot with a big personality, Chibi-Robo breaks away from convention and successfully creates an absorbing experience which is thoroughly enjoyable from start to finish.

A loveable game that delights long after others have faded from memory.

Yet another brilliantly ironic Mario Sports title which once again proves that everyones favorite portly plumber can indeed kick it with style.

In its series, The Prince of Persia: The Two Thrones fits in perfectly. It's up for you to decide if that's a good or a bad thing.

Enjoyed "Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga"? Looking for a fun RPG on your handheld? You can’t go wrong with this title.

Like Sonic this game breaks through barriers of speed, sound, time and convention. A true return to form indeed.

Lacks the appeal of picking up and playing all the way through and sticks too close to the safety of the established third person shooter concept that has been in place for way too long now.

Another solid addition to the Need For Speed franchise, even if it does have a few annoying flaws here and there.

I’m not giving this game the full score because of the little WiFi errors I experienced and the availability of only one online mode. But don’t get me wrong. Apart from this, Mario Kart is one hell of a game. It’s the best Mario Kart of all-time and an essential DS purchase. You shouldn’t be allowed to own a DS without it.

Basically Mario Party 6, but with less fun and [fewer] new ideas.

This game should amuse you for a while, but don’t expect any big things from it. It hasn’t got the high quality standard of the regular Metroid titles, but you knew that already.

Just stay away; this game isn't worth your hard earned cash. Go buy something decent.

Proof that even lawyer games can be fun. Addictive, challenging and inventive; Capcom have struck gold once again.

A classic game. Entering a big castle, defeating monsters, and killing giant bosses. We did it all before, but it rarely was as fun as in this game.

An incredibly enjoyable game that feels like a mix of an adventure puzzler. The idea may not be totally new but the way it is implemented with the touch screen makes it feel like a fresh experience that you won’t be able to feel on another system.

Some cool uses of the touch screen in mini-games though this game may easilly become a chore for some.

Worth buying for fans of the Spider-Man series, but lacking anything really original to make it a stand out to the average gamer.

Battalion Wars has his problems. Map overview; save options; irritating voices; no multiplayer mode. However this game also has a lot of potential.

The game contains all the elements to expect from a Ninty sport title; colourful graphics, classic Nintendo tunes and characters, addictive gameplay and simple fun.

Without a doubt the finest DS game in existence to date. Buy it, play it, lose days, weeks, even months of your life to it; and the best bit? You won't want them back.

Considering the other six games in the compilation, some of them are a lot of fun it's a shame many players just won't touch them half the time.

If you're desperate for an FPS on your Cube, Geist is one of the few choices out there, but if you can help it, save your money.

There's never a time when you wont want to pick this up and give it a buzz. Genuine good fun.

Unique, quirky, but completely lovable; Puyo Pop Fever is a timeless puzzle game thats immensely fun to play. Classic stuff.

So warning to all, if you wish to play an enjoyable and gripping game, with a long lifespan, then do not buy Pokemon Dash. If, of course, you just want a senseless game where you play with Pikachu and you wish for a sore hand from constant rubbing, then I urge you to buy this game straight away.

This F-Zero leads the rest of the F-Zero franchise in terms of Graphics, Gameplay, Options, and Lastability, just that alone makes it at the very least a very worthy rental, even if you aren't into racers.