The control system is fine, and it works particularly well with the DS stylus. [Issue#22, p.87]

Rising Star should be berated for the conversion, but this remains a delightful and worthwhile game. [Issue#22, p.81]

A good version of the game but the mishandling of the controls on Wii is a diabolical error. [Issue#20, p.87]

If you can handle the strangeness, you’ll find great rewards here.

A pirate's life should never be a solitary one, and the game works much better when played with a group of mates. [Issue #24, p.74]

A challenging and satisfying collection of events to test your stamina and reflexes without making you sweat profusely.

A wonderfully simple game with lots of humour and decent longevity.

Docomodake is a title well worth having in your collection, because apart from the brain-damaging tunes, you’ll find little wrong with this fun little platformer.

Great for those who haven't played the original, not so thrilling for those who have. [Issue#26, p.81]

A treat, albeit a masochistic and frustrating one. [Issue#21, p.89]

It’s got a reasonably complex telekinesis mechanic, along the lines of The Force Unleashed, and much of the platforming uses one of Pax the protagonist’s special abilities. So it’s far from boring, but if you’ve got a phobia about mushrooms, this will make your skin crawl.

Overall, Tomb Raider on the Wii works well. The ideas and level design present from Crystal Dynamics' time at conception shine through, even on the less powerful console. That alone makes it well worth anyone's time. [Issue#29, p.38]

Great fun, and ideal party fodder, the latest Rayman Rabbids is top-notch entertainment for friends and family.

It’s a toss-up between this and Contra 4 for a DS run-‘n’-gun. MS7 could have done with a two-player game and more innovation.

Undercover doesn’t break any barriers or bring anything new to the table, but there is no denying that it’s just downright fun.

Not all that original, but the Balance Board makes it a unique prospect.

A lovely game for the right people. It may not appeal to more hardcore gamers, but for anyone else it’s excellent.

Brings enjoyable multiplayer boxing to the Wii along with plenty of crazy characters and ridiculous moves.

ong after players have finished the solo mode, they’ll still be enjoying the best online multiplayer game for the Wii.

Ranger fans will like it, as it’s essentially more of the same. We love the tweaked touch-screen features.

We were promised a step up this year and that’s exactly what we’ve got. If you’re after a Wii wrestling game, this is it!

Worth a look if you don’t mind the frustration when you try to get good at it.

Much as we like the MS-10 sounds, this kind of thing is better done on a computer.

EA’s strategy of attack trumps Konami’s, though the latter did reinvent how football should be played on Wii.

Featuring humour and a lovely visual style, it leaves the bad and tedious parts of the original MySims behind.

This is a great real-time strategy game. Only stay away if you hate the genre.

The best in the Guitar Hero series so far. If you like rhythm-action games, you owe it to yourself to buy this right now!

In many ways, this is the Spyro game fans have been waiting for, and a perfectly plausible place for everyone else to start.

The groundwork for an amazing Spider-Man game is here, but Web Of Shadows doesn’t reach its potential.

At a quid a pop, this is good value. Most of the mini-games have lasting appeal.

It’s no triple-A title, but for the money you simply can’t go wrong. Buy it.

Vastly more entertaining than expected and completely unique amongst a sea of me-too music games.

The conversion could have been better, but we've been dying to see this on Wii for ages and it's still bags of fun to play. [Issue#26, p.76]

Like Crash Of The Titans before it, Mind Over Mutant is a welcome step in the right direction for the Crash franchise.

A poor DS conversion attempt, this version does wrong everything that the console versions finally got right.

If there’s one game to get this month, Sonic Chronicles is it. It’s brilliant in every way, and we can’t get enough of it.

As a straightforward puzzle title, it’s nothing special, but the overall package makes this one more than playable.

One of the best WiiWare games yet, Blast is a funfilled multiplayer explosion.

A fairly standard Hollywood-style game-movie crossover, but it’ll entertain those after some Wii drama.

This is so sugary it'll make you puke...unless you're a ten-year-old girl, and then it's brilliant. [Issue#17, p.92]

Slightly wayward controls annoy, but this is still a package with great song variety and, well, extreme happiness!

It’s the weakest of the three LEGO games. Then again, it’s still way better than any other movie tie-in this year.

Holy licence to print money! They’ve done it again. For the moment, the LEGO game formula is still working its magic.

Easily one of the best third-party titles released on the Wii. Hopefully a sequel will add a better combo system.

A few potholes aside, this SimCity is the best version yet, offering some bold additions to the classic gameplay.

In terms of ideas and originality, this is everything we’d hoped for. If only it had a more difficult level of challenge.

One of the hardest games you’ll ever play. If you want a real challenge, here it is.

Great narrative, Force powers and a fun multiplayer mode make the Wii version the pick of the Unleashed bunch.

The kind of thing you might play as a distraction, like in a mini-game, but in this case it’s all there is. And it sucks.

It’s one of the most appropriate titles on the DS, both in terms of control and overall experience. A definite must-buy.

The price makes it more attractive, but there are much better racers out there.

Very easy to pick up and play, but once you know your way around it there’s nothing left to discover. Tedious.

Mario Super Sluggers oozes the kind of kinetic gameplay and light-hearted fun that the Wii was built for.

A daring and ambitious shmup, reminding us of our reasons for falling in love with the genre in the first place. [Issue#22, p.70]

Strong Bad can be very funny, and this first episode is a great start for the fans. We just wish it were longer and cheaper.

Fun racing and the brilliant track creation tool is almost a game in itself. [Issue#23, p.78]

A decent Olympic contender. Shame about a couple of iffy control issues. [Issue#26, p.66]

The visuals are decent and the shooting’s precise, but it’s just too short.

Plenty of events to try, but swiping the stylus al the time soon gets tiring. [Issue#24, p.77]

An epic, story-driven RPG both old and new that will delight fans of the series as well as newcomers to the genre.

The single-player sinks, but the multiplayer battle mode floats our boat. [Issue#24, p.24]

It's the best golf game on the Wii, but you should wear sunglasses to shield yourself from the primary colours. [Issue #24, p.72]

Nearly everything has been stripped right back to accommodate the faster gameplay. [Issue#26, p.68]

While it’s not on the epic scale of most Final Fantasy games, there’s still enough to enjoy in Chocobo’s Dungeon. Not bad.

Okay if you can get it cheap, but there are far too many better party titles out there.

We're at a loss. How this game ever got to be released is unfathomable. [Issue#26, p.80]

Combining the fastpaced puzzling of Cooking Mama with the involving plot of Phoenix Wright, this is a medical miracle!

Not a bad puzzler, with a fun multiplayer mode, but it's a little bland to look at. [Issue#25, p.78]

No different to "Guitar Hero III," but great nonetheless. [Issue#26, p.72]

The characters will win your heart. [Issue#25, p.74]

Six simple sporting events that will provide some fun for the summer. [Issue#24, p.76]

An attempt at a realistic tennis sim that doesn't quite come off. [Issue#24, p.76]

Tennis with the fun taken out, although some may appreciate the realism. [Issue#26, p.79]

It's badly realised in places, the production values are low and, like a poorly produced horror flick, it feels like it's been stitched together like a Picasso. [Issue #24, p.71]

Kudos to Vicarious Visions for trying. [Issue#25, p.70]

This heavily watered-down version of Rock Band is still the best multiplayer music game available on the Wii... for now. [Issue#25, p.66]

It's fun enough, but older gamers won't like the simplicity, while younger gamers may not know the franchise. [Issue#25, p.73]

Fans of the original may not like the changes, but it does have a reinvigorated feel. [Issue#25, p.79]

It lacks the precision of the old Sega rod, but it's still great fun to play. [Issue#25, p.79]

An intriguing game, but one that may not hold your interest for that long.

A terrifically inventive game and entertainment of this standard is truly good for the soul, so do yourself a favour and get it in. [July 2008, p.68]

An enjoyable and quirky little rhythm-action game that is clearly aimed at younger musical prodigies. [Issue #24, p.67]

Expensive, pointless, mind-numbingly dull and ugly as hell. Don't be sucked in. [Issue#26, p.80]

Enjoyable for a while, but there are so many better games out there. [Issue#26, p.78]

Has its moments, but the lack of variety, failure to challenge, and overall brevity make it completely unessential. [Issue#25, p.76]

We just wish Kung Fu Panda didn't have the dreadfully placed strong attack. Either way it's still a brilliant license. [Issue#25, p.72]

Not as well made as "LEGO Star Wars," but this is brick-blasting entertainment. [Issue #24, p.68]

With different gameplay, it's worth getting even if you own the Wii game. [Issue#24, p.77]

A great little puzzler that will test your grey matter and your patience. [Issue#24, p.27]

So entertaining. Get a group of creative friends round and your evening's entertainment is sorted! Wonderful. [Issue#25, p.75]

More suited to a younger audience. It wears thin after a while, but cheap thrills can easily tempt you back. [Issue#25, p.77]

Great for young kids, but not so much fun for serious gamers. [Issue#23, p.64]

The multiplayer modes are fun, but it'll never be as good as "Tetris." [Issue#24, p.27]

A genuinely fun way to get fit. [Issue#22, p.66]

If it only lasted longer. Even at the low price, it's not great value for the money. [Issue#24, p.28]

Not in the same league as "Wii Sports," but the curling and figure skating games here are worth playing. [Issue#22, p.68]

A gentle, accessible alternative to "SSX Blur." It won't set your world on fire, but hte Happy Ski resort is well worth a visit. [Issue #24, p.64]

Not an RPG, and not much to do at first, but it does get more interesting. [Issue#24, p.26]