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

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]

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

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

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

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!

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

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

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

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

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

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

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]

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

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]

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

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

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]

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

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

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

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

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

The disappointment in its length is a testament to how good it is. [Issue#24, p.25]

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

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

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

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

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]

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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!

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]

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

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

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]

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

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

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

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]

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

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

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.

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.

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

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]

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

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

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]

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

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]

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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]

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.

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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]

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

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

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

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

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

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]

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]

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

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

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

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.

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]

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

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

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

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

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]

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

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