Wii Party threatens to become the life and soul of the party if played in the right circumstances. But without four players, and a stern awareness that the Game Board, House Party and Balance Boat modes are where the fun lies, Wii Party

Frenzic is a solid puzzle game that promises a lot from its premise but fails to deliver due to lack of additional content, there is definite potential here for a more fully featured sequel.

Samba De Amigo is still a quality rhythm-action title even today and while it's best played in relatively short bursts in single player, it's the multiplayer that will keep you coming back for just one more go.

An obscure yet engrossing multiplayer game that makes a nice change from Mario Party and Monopoly. It may not be everyone's cup of tea but for the strategic Mario fan, this makes for quite a fun evening.

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.

Enjoyable for what it is, but for the money we should be getting more. [Nov 2011, p.76]

Not terrible, but if you like this sort of game, the Wii or PC versions would be much better.

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.

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

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

Limited replayability but if you enjoy your horror games tense with a good story you should enjoy this.

Precise controls and a simple yet solid game concept make for an addictive gameplay experience that is well worth the Points!

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

TMNT: Smash Up does so much right in the ring that it’s a shame that it is sucker punched by a shallow character roster, lack of battle arenas and poor presentation.

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.

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.

A smart game undermined by price and the lack of care in the porting process. [Nov 2011, p.77]

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.

Astounding day levels gives exactly what fans want.

It may not be as epic in length as some blockbuster titles but everything about Another Code: R is uniquely charming and makes it a joy to play from start to finish.

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.

With none of the scope seen in the PC version, Spore: Creatures is a poor alternative. It’s a quirky & great looking, but soon ends up killing itself with repetitive gameplay and dull puzzles.

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.

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.

An entertaining entry in the Resident Evil series, The Mercenaries 3D manages to maintain its addictive quality while gaining portability, allowing you to better your score on your way out the door and beyond.

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

There is certainly fun to be had in this RTS but only if you can overlook some pretty obvious flaws in several areas.

Runaway offers a testing environment to frustrate your grey matter.

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.

A fun mix of sports in an enjoyable package. Great for multiplayer sessions but could get boring by yourself.

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.

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

Web of Shadows goes its own way and, plays better for it. But while Treyarch seem confident of their story telling, their overall lack of technical mastery and ability to create an enjoyable combat mechanic kills any enjoyment past the first few hours.

Prope did amazingly well with Let's Tap but don't be fooled by Let's Catch as it is nowhere near as fun and is unreasonably priced in comparison; here is hoping that the companies next Wii-ware venture proves to be more successful.

While nowhere near perfect Rayman 3D is the best portable version of the game to date that's worth picking up if you've never played Rayman 2 before.

The enjoyable story, decent combat and overall play mechanics are dragged down by linear level design and a lack of graphical effort, making this title stop just short of being a true force to be reckoned with.

A strong 3DS title making full use of the consoles features that has been overlooked. This will keep you busy for hours and those looking for a good 3DS game should look no further and give Samurai Warriors: Chronicles a look.

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.

While the game in some ways attempts to return to series roots, it changes yet again to accommodate an unwieldy new set of controls. The flawed result is not perfect, but playable.

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

Colorz lures you in with its lavish colours & test to your coordination skills but it takes difficulty a step too far, unless you like your hard games with a side of cruelty. But if you’re looking for a multiplayer game, it’s a fun cooperative experience

A very slow SRPG that feels more like an interactive novel. Its characters and story might make it worthwhile for fans, but if Bleach is not your thing, steer clear of it.

A short, but fun, and visually outdated, but still enjoyable, combination for a reasonable price.

Unless you really need to play a wrestling game while away from home, avoid and stick to the home console version.

While we were worried Planet Moon Studios couldn’t live up to the usual quality of 5th Cell, the team has put out a decent Wii platformer that anyone can admire, despite the targeted, younger demographic.

Worms is slowly getting stale and Battle Island is doing nothing to prevent that.

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

If you watch Cartoon Network during the day you may like it, if you prefer their Adult Swim shows avoid.

It simple nature makes it perfect for a quick play every now and then.

So as Jambo Safari threatens to reinvent itself it becomes a jack of all trades, though master only of what it originally was: an arcade cabinet that this old codger loved back in the day but one that should have probably stayed there.

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

While the groundwork for a great Super Monkey Ball is there, the level design fails to realise this potential.

Sonic in name only, this is yet another example of an experimental series off-shoot that while nicely presented does little in the way of gameplay to convince fans.

No fun at all, once you’ve done the first mission, you’ve done them all.

For a first shot at a WiiWare title, it’s not a horrendous effort from Oxygen, though it is overpriced. It can be good fun, but that feeling just doesn't last long enough.

It’s a shame that the game is brought down by repetition and difficult controls. It could have honestly been a lot more fun to play.

While it seems that effort has gone into making this easy and enjoyable for kids, the price is too high for this kind of game.

A decent detective title that will often challenge, delight and entertain you throughout a reasonably sizeable adventure. Another solid example within its genre that ticks all of the boxes and provides an enjoyable experience for the player.

It’s whack-a-mole with a Wii Remote. You won’t find it all that taxing to fill in the gaps yourself.

Rygar is an admirable revamp of a once classic NES game, it is still a port of a six year old title though and it shows; however it's still worthy of attention if you missed it the first time around and are looking for a reasonably competent adventure game.

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.

Best for darts fans with spare money. Has potential that will hopefully be worked on for next year.

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

Yet another Movie tie-in falls victim to an evident lack of effort or ambition from it's developer and so ends up being nothing more than the latest in a long line of crudely cobbled together cash-ins that are an insult to gaming itself.

NBA Live 09 really nails the All-Play subtitle and is an enjoyable outing when your taking to the court with friends. But play it on your own and both the cheap-shot exploits and ugly looks make it a title you’ll soon tire of.

Captain America: Super Soldier is a fun yet forgettable adventure. Only buy if you're a Marvel nut.

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.

One for the younger members of the family or those of you who think hedgehogs rule.

Competently delivered yet frustratingly unambitious, Pirates: Duels on the High Seas will leave most gamers cold. Best left to drift away with the flotsam and jetsam.

An amusing game that can be a hoot in multiplayer if everyone can get to grips with the somewhat fiddly controls.

A very convincing Vampire themed hidden object game that once again does the genre proud providing an entertaining experience that's enjoyable throughout.

A lot of effort has gone into designing the game, it's just a shame about the poor execution.

A clone of recent LEGO games with nothing that made them good.

Hell’s Kitchen is an example of how something so simple can become so addictive. You will find yourself going back to increase your final score.

Interesting concept, terrible execution.

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.

"The Incredible Hulk: The Official Videogame" is a lacklustre, technically poor experience that you really can afford to miss.

Wacky World of Sports is certainly wacky but is just another party title that will be hitting the bargain bins.

A reminder of the 1990's fighting scene. Unfortunately Tournament of Legends is more chump than champ.

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

This would make a poor choice for a 99p iPhone game. They're asking £4.50 for it. No satisfaction and no fun to be had from this game.

Too many sports spoil the broth.

Horror games have not been at their peak for a few years now and Ju-On: The Grudge is not the game to spark new life into the genre. Wii owners would be advised to wait to see how the more promising Silent Hill: Shattered Memories turns

Alone In The Dark is a truly shining example of both how to make a bad game and how to over-hype a game. Avoid.

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

A clumsy attempt of bringing off-road action to the DS, its only joy being strangely a result of it's flaws.

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.

A solid game, if a bit too average for today’s standards.

There isn't really a lot to say about this game other than "it exists". It will annoy kids and bore everyone else.

GameOn's first DSiWare title is an admirably comprehensive card package that does the job, but will find difficulty selling to more casual cards player.

A decent puzzler that has a lot to offer, it's still one of the better 'match 3' games out there, just not one of the best; it's most certainly playable and enjoyable though and you could do a lot worse than this fun single player title.

If you're looking for a light-gun game that's quite simply fun to play and requires no practice then I'd highly recommend this as it's an excellent experience that's well worth owning.

For Tangram nuts, you were already sold. For the other 99% of us, 505 Tangram is indicative of a much wider problem with low-value software dominating Nintendo's downloadable platforms.

Fun and enjoyable and a good game to pick up and play if you like puzzles. Plenty to keep you busy and challenged.