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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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]

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

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

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

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

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

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]

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

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]

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]

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

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

It's a fun family/party game and the Miis are often very amusing. Not bad. [Issue#24, p.28]