Effortlessly entertaining and guaranteed to cause a few giggles, but shallow.

A fun gimmick, but it does wear thin quickly and you won't come back for more once you've had your fill. [Issue#26, p.70]

A great kids game. Teens and adults without children, however, may not find Boom Blox so entertaining. [Issue#23, p.72]

If Iron Man Wii looked better and played smoother it would at least be bearable. But it doesn't and it isn't. [Issue#23, p.62]

Not bad, really - certainly better than the very disappointing Wii version. [Issue#23, p.79]

It's the most complete Mario Kart package yet. [Issue#22, p.60]

Dream Pinball 3D isn't exactly what we dreamed of, but it's solid enough to keep most pinball wizards occupied for a while. [Issue#23, p.75]

Thrillingly inventive, dazzlingly original. Makes all other handheld RPGs look stale and uninteresting. [Issue#23, p.76]

It's not going to hog your life like "Guitar Hero," but it's addictive and has its own identity in the rhythm-action genre. [Issue#23, p.67]

It seemed like a perfect match for Wii, but Okami falls agonisingly short of brilliance. Still great fun to play, though. [Issue#23, p.60]

A funny and fairly entertaining challenge. [Issue#21, p.88]

It may be one of the best of its breed, but that's like saying smallpox is the best communicable disease. [Issue#22, p.74]

Not a terrible game but if you want to be scared witless, go for Resi 4 instead. [Issue#22, p.78]

One of the flashiest DS games yet. [Issue#22, p.84]

Worse still is the complete lack of online play. Why are Wii gamers constantly gipped of this mode? [Issue#21, p.72]

A superbly well-rounded piece of family entertainment, and a cut above "Wii Tennis." [Issue#21, p.64]

Strikes the right balance between proper tennis and mad stuff. [Issue#22, p.83]

There are better sports games on the Wii, and far, far better versions of Pro Evo in the world of videogames. A shame. [Issue#21, p.74]

Does little to improve upon the franchise’s inherent faults. This is one series that should not survive to see a fourth outing.

It's fun, it's just not top of the table. [Issue#20, p.88]

It's great to have more Zapper action but we reckon Sega could have put a bit more effort into this one. [Issue#21, p.68]

As a game, it's brilliant; as an all-encompassing experience for Nintendo fans, it's quite possibly unsurpassed. [Issue#20, p.70]

If you've not experienced Bully before, it's well worth picking up on Wii. [Issue#21, p.76]

It gets annoyingly repetitive towards the latter stages. [Issue#22, p.87]

Still decent fun on the Wii, but it hasn't advanced during the decade since it appeared in arcades. [Issue#21, p.84]

Ten games for 20 quid is a bit steep and in the end, without the lure of a proper scientific brain age hook, it's all a bit 'so what.' [Issue#22, p.86]

It's intriguing throughout. [Issue#20, p.86]

Smutty, amusing and very playable. but Big Willy doesn't do anything new. [Issue#20, p.82]

Ideal for anyone looking for a very casual RPG, but DQ Swords will prove far too simple a game for almost anyone else. [Issue#23, p.70]

Surprisingly ace. [Issue#21, p.80]

An interesting premise, but the poor execution throws a spanner into the works.

A big, noisy, dumb racer. Terrific fun! [Issue#20, p.89]

An excellently quirky title. Loads of downloadable content for it, too.

Online play is stupendous. [Issue#21, p.85]

As good a DS game as we've played. Superb played solo and great fun with DS-owning friends. Pure gold! [Issue#19, p.80]

This is a rough game, but it's also funny and self-deprecating, inventive and massively rewarding. If more games had personality and style like No More Heroes does, the world of games would be a much more interesting place. [Issue#18, p.76]

A couple of options and a decent script away from being the best strategy game ever made on any format. [Issue#20, p.84]

Amusing enough for half an hour or so but ultimately the repetitive stunting, crashing and bone smashing becomes wearisome. [Issue#21, p.88]

A limp, insipid futuristic racer with dodgy controls and weak gameplay. You can do much better, as can Sega. [Issue#19, p.86]

If you look past the awful bits, there is still more inspired gameplay and interesting level design here than you'll find in many recent games. [Issue#18, p.64]

Something so workmanlike out of something that was so very inventive. [Issue#19, p.88]

The combat system's not particularly deep and there's a fair bit of faffing around talking to people, but Draglade is a quirky, fun and accessible game that will appeal to anyone looking for a different approach to a standard fighter. [Issue#23, p.74]

It should have been a highly amusing rhythm-action game, but it's ruined by bad control and a flimsy structure. [Issue#19, p.85]

Painfully thin. [Issue#19, p.88]

It's hugely addictive and while younger gamers might at first balk at the simplistic and repetitive nature of it, it's worth persevering because this is a great shooter. [Issue#18, p.82]

Delightful stuff. [Issue#18, p.84]

Innovative use of the DS. [Issue#22, p.82]

Great, throwaway fun. Ghost Squad won't last forever, but you'll return for a quick blast on multiplayer. [Issue#17, p.70]

This is not what we expected from Soul Calibur's Wii debut. What a misguided step for Namco's revered series. [Issue#19, p.72]

Hugely addictive shooting action. We like. [Issue#18, p.80]

Brilliant, but too close to a second "Second Opinion" for our liking. Atlus really needs to take a few risks next time. [Issue#18, p.70]

If you want a template for how to provide a top value party game, this is as good a place to start as any. [Issue#17, p.88]

Good clean fun. [Issue#17, p.84]

Hugely entertaining. [Issue#17, p.90]

Far from perfect, but get past the niggles and you'll find much to enjoy. And for Resi fanboys, it's an absolute must. [Issue#17, p.72]

It massively improves the original's gameplay. [Issue#17, p.80]

It's a giggle. [Issue#17, p.93]

The relative blandness of the Wii's visuals and the slightly unresponsive Remote steering make an average game of what could have been a belter. [Issue#18, p.85]

Critics have been a bit snooty about the game but with 20,000 questions on offer and graded skill levels, it works well despite the basic presentation. It's a good, unfussy family night. [Issue#19, p.89]

A superb blend of dungeon exploration and turn-based battle. It feels old-fashioned, but in a good way. [Issue#18, p.83]

A really enjoyable shooter, stripped down to play fast and furious across three very different modes. [Issue#21, p.78]

The perfect treat for players who are content with light snacks. [Issue#21, p.86]

Quotation forthcoming. [Issue#16]

Superb value for the money. [Issue#17, p.90]

The DS stylus is used to great effect to control the force. Top value! [Issue#19, p.89]

It should be unutterably dull but it's weirdly addictive. [Issue#21, p.89]

Horse nuts will enjoy it: anyone else will find it irritating. [Issue#17, p.92]

Fire Emblem fans will adore it. [Issue#21, p.82]

An excellent, if slightly flawed FPS. Ignore the quirks and you'll find yourself totally absorbed in the action. [Issue#19, p.84]

It's all a bit repetitive and distinctly unoriginal. [Issue#17, p.91]

Not so much a great game as a gruesomely compelling experience. [Issue#22, p.72]

An improvement, but not quite enough. [Issue#17, p.78]

If you fancy a bit of no-frills drifting action, this is a safe bet. [Issue#17, p.92]

Brilliant fun. [Issue#17, p.76]

Combat can get a bit repetitive, but the spooky atmosphere is spot on. [Issue#23, p.79]

Masterful puzzling plus exemplary Remote use equals a near-classic adventure. Frustrating in places, though. [Issue#17, p.66]

It's all over a bit quickly, but it's good fun and quite challenging while it lasts. [Issue#17, p.93]

At least we got a good workout out of it. [Issue#22, p.76]

Harmless, family fun. [Issue#17, p.91]

Barely any storyline - a total waste of a decent license. [Issue#20, p.78]

Decent but unspectacular, Donkey Kong Jet Race can be fun in spite of its many flaws. Wait for it to land in the bargain bins. [Issue#19, p.76]

Most importantly, it's great fun. [Issue#17, p.93]

It's always good to see innovation like this. [Issue#19, p.89]

Too much tedious dialogue. [Issue#17, p.93]

Just as bad as the TV show...if not worse. [Issue#17, p.92]

A must for anyone looking for something a bit different to "Tiger Woods." [Issue#25, p.78]

It's a nice idea that hasn't been properly exploited. [Issue#19, p.89]

We found matching up odd socks more interesting. [Issue#23, p.78]

A solid, good-looking game that gets a bit bogged down in its own complexity. [Issue#26, p.79]