The fat's been trimmed, but the horror has dimmed. The result is the most psychological Silent Hill yet, if not the scariest. [Feb 2010, p.56]

Engrossing freeform farm 'n' harm. [July 2009, p.58]

It's certainly not bad, but it lacks the strategy of Pullblox and the panic of Mario's Flip Switch Galaxies. [Feb 2012, p.106]

The career mode's solid. [Christmas 2010, p.74]

Short of game modes, reliant on powerups, sweatily frustrating at times. But it exerts a strange pull that will draw you back in, assuming you haven't smashed your remote. [July 2007, p.40]

There's a ridiculous amount of content here for those who fancy it. [Winter 2009, p.84]

The cutscenes don't look so horribly grainy here either. [June 2009, p.74]

Scratch one up for the 'hardcore.' [Apr 2009, p.52]

Proper Bomberman action that makes wise use of the Wi-Fi features built into DS. Consider the solo mode as a bonus in a great value package. [JPN Import; Oct 2006, p.63]

This little gem was made by three blokes in a Parisian attic. Basically a shoot-'em-up, but one stuffed with loads of great ideas and lots of content. Tres bon. [Mar 2009, p.67]

Engrossing tale told by master storytellers, with all the Noir-ish thrills of "The Big Sleep." Unless you're a hardcore action junkie, import now. [Apr 2007, p.62]

This is a game that anyone who's serious about games should play. A mammoth adventure crafted with unparalleled attention to detail. A fantastic experience. [Feb 2012, p.84]

This is the Dragon Quest that we know and love. [Apr 2011, p.54]

Scatty, overambitious design disappoints, but the Final Fantasy love rings out loud and clear like the honk of a Chocobo with its head trapped in a tuba. [Aug 2012, p.95]

Epic missions will take a lot of train journeys to finish, but this comes recommended for players who know what they're doing and can tame the irritating controls. [Mar 2009, p.66]

The Rabbids can pull off a fully fledged game without Rayman's assistance. This is witty, charming and, above all, incredible fun.

Not quite as stuffed with content as "SSX Blur" but the charm-filled SWS takes snowboarding games to new heights with its controls. [Christmas 2008, p.52]

Not exactly the dazzling reinvention we hoped for, but Apollo Justice more than holds his own. [May 2008, p.55]

Very fun indeed. [Dec 2007, p.62]

Oh PES, we do love you but you've gone all boring on us. [Nov 2010, p.50]

A great concept hampered by some boring level design and clumsy interfaces. [Sept 2008, p.56]

Shameless lack of originality aside, this might be worth a look if you've exhausted the real thing. [Mar 2010, p.52]

Despite our misgivings about the game's long-term appeal, Soul Bubbles is still considerably more polished and better produced than the vast majority of DS software.

This isn't as mind-spinningly enjoyable as we hoped. [Nov 2007, p.54]

Quite charming and colourful RTS, with a simple and accessible stylus-only control scheme and a fun multiplayer. Not really that much depth for hardened RTSites though. [Sept 2007, p.65]

Even minus bongos Beat is too good a core experience to criticise. [Aug 2009, p.66]

A fluid run-jump-fire actioner with something new at every turn. [JPN Import; Oct 2007, p.72]

A really enjoyable adventure with thrilling acrobatics, spectacular locations and satisfying rewards. [January 2007, p.66]

WiiWare's Sonic 4 may yet prove the bigger draw for fans, but it'll be a victory for hedgehogs past. True fans, those that really love and cherish the blue blur, should bet on Colours, because if Sonic is to have a future then that future starts here.

So what if it's the same old Fire Emblem? The score's for non-Japanese speakers - the UK version will likely do much better. [JPN Import; May 2007, p.45]

With 30 stages, Magic Obelisk is a great little package. [Mar 2010, p.74]

A perfectly acceptable pint-sized kart racer. [Mar 2010, p.58]

Repetitive, bland and ultimately not very Goku. [Jan 2009, p.76]

Decent, but let down by bland presentation and annoying bugs. [Oct 2006, p.69]

Sure, this is one for the younger gamer, but it's witty, varied and has great visuals. [Dec 2009, p.61]

An excellent RPG but a poor port. [Oct 2011, p.65]

NSMB2 is yet another great Mario platform game, with some cracking new features, but it's too similar to earlier games in the 'New' series to be a classic in its own right.

The best tennis game on Wii, and probably the most enjoyable one we've played on any console since Mario Tennis on N64. [Aug 2009, p.62]

A rather limp "WarioWare" is followed by a rather limp Wii Wario Land. Wazza's never looked better, but has rarely played so sensibly. Where's the attitude, you porker? [Nov 2008, p.52]

As essential as buying the DVD box set of the first three films. Just a bit Lego-ier. [Aug 2008, p.54]

The appeal of the characters will draw you through an initial period of confusion and into a genuinely excellente DS title. [JPN Import; Oct 2007, p.70]

Edgeworth is always good company, but what this spin-off fixes in execution, it loses in melodrama. Still, nice to have the gang back. [Feb 2010, p.58]

Hideously addictive, it's the kind of game that'll have you replaying missions in your sleep. If you like Advance Wars or Fire Emblem, this is the 3DS game for you.

There's certainly lots of it, just not that much to it. [July 2009, p.68]

The locations are bright and luxurious. [June 2010, p.58]

The new challenges are fun, but there's not really enough different stuff here to make it a must-have purchase if you've already got the first one. [Aug 2007, p.60]

Excellent character portraits. [Christmas 2010, p.61]

Another engrossing and attractive RPG adventure. [Oct 2010, p.62]

A friendlier game than the original, but a scarier one, too, like a zombie that tidies up after it rips you apart. The best horror game on Wii, by some margin. [July 2012, p.89]

Still a very tough cookie, but one that gets tastier as you go and is perfectly suited to handheld play. [March 2012, p.109]

We were hoping for something more inventive, more memorable. [Dec 2011, p.56]

A bit empty in places but worth a go if you enjoys yer killin'. [May 2007, p.42]

Turn-based fighting of the highest order on Nintendo DS. [Mar 2007, p.66]

Kirby's first outing puts the Wii game to shame - pity it's so crushed onscreen. [Christmas 2011, p.81]

A bunch of so-so games. [June 2009, p.64]

Gameplay that's as pure and refreshing as a glass of cold banana juice on a summer's day. [JPN Import; Nov 2007, p.60]

A short, sharp blast of pricey fun, like being shot in the head with a riot gun. [July 2010, p.76]

The ideal next step for puzzle-hungry gamers who've exhausted Zoo Keeper and the like. [Apr 2010, p.68]

A cynical reissue to exploit the game-starved hardcore on Wii? This is far too complicated for your mum to play. Still, it's a genuine (prequel to a) classic.

Works as well as you could hope for on the dinky DS screen. [Oct 2010, p.53]

For anyone who doesn't 'get' in-depth gridiron action but wants in on the fun. [Dec 2009, p.60]

This is a game you'll want to run and shout about immediately - if only all those dinosaurs and robots weren't in your way. [Feb 2010, p.72]

But if you love the trappings of heavy metal, you'll have a blast. [Oct 2010, p.50]

A disappointingly underwhelming title. [Mar 2009, p.69]

New players should jump right in, but veterans might want to think twice. [Jan 2011, p.64]

The best Trauma Center to date, we recognise that the game is ultra niche - so we've dropped our original score a little. [Dec 2008, p.73]

This substantial race-against-the-clock ball puzzler will reduce even the most hardcore player to a sobbing emotional wreck in need of institutionalisation. In a good way. Not one for the lazy. [May 2007, p.54]

Lacks the scale or drama of your average Dragon Quest, but does offer compulsive monster raising. [Oct 2011, p.60]

Loses a tiny little something if you're not ever going to see the four-player stuff, but it's undoubtedly a very cool and enjoyable hack-'em-up no matter how you play.

They're not the most obvious choice for a band-specific Rock Band title, but Green Day's pop-punk hits suit the format. [July 2010, p.50]

Enjoyable in short bursts, it screams gimmicks rather than great ideas. [January 2007, p.52]

An improvement on last year's release in almost every regard, but don't think EA's push to bring families to the game will help you convince your mum to play sift through the huge play book. [Nov 2007, p.52]

A relaxing underwater adventure that teaches you about fish and shows you how to battle sharks for their buried treasure. [Feb 2010, p.62]

If you're good enough, it'll last ages. If you're just an amateur dabbler, at least you'll get to see the ending. What's not to like? [Dec 2006, p.32]

An absorbing, tactically rich fighter with endless replay value. [May 2011, p.60]

It's such a well-told story. [June 2009, p.67]

One of the better party games. [June 2009, p.72]

A rugged, handsome and confident adventure that while not the deepest or most original game, still wears its heart on its sleeve for all to see. [July 2011, p.62]

The most complex RPG we've ever played. Takes a lot of time to get to grips with, let alone master, but it's worth the effort. [Sept 2009, p.71]

In essence this is identical to the game you destroyed and rebuilt last year. But whe it's this much fun it would be riddikulus to complain. [Christmas 2011, p.70]

A simpler, more focused MySims experience. Shorter than the original but much nicer to look at, well written and quite funny at times. Who needs the real world? [Christmas 2008, p.50]

There's plenty of anger-tinged excitement here for your money. [Feb 2012, p.107]

The sad fact is that it's simply too obtuse for its own good. [May 2012, p.105]

Familiar farming fun. [Christmas 2010, p.52]

Technical and control issues mean this is far from the best way to experience it. [Christmas 2009, p.46]

Solid if unspectacular. [Winter 2009, p.64]

Weeks of content, if you can put up with the crappy half. [May 2011, p.52]

Comical catnip for fans. [Nov 2008, p.72]

The game overcomes its scrolling-through-text flaws with strong writing and entertaining graphics. [JPN Import; January 2007, p.69]

Inoffensively made, but the blood rage it invoked is unforgivable. Avoid it - you'll feel better. [July 2010, p.70]

The constant shift in direction will leave you confused. But there are genuine pockets of excitement amongst the humdrum. [Apr 2012, p.92]

Not the Star Fox we were hoping for, but one that's surprisig in pulling off the risks that it takes. [Oct 2006, p.58]

If buying toys was fun in itself we'd give kids the Argos catalogue to play with. [Aug 2010, p.69]

We've seen almost all of it before on WiiWare and elsewhere, but it's still fun. [July 2010, p.57]

One of the most successful Art Style experiments we've played, with a concept that deserves more. [July 2010, p.71]

Like a chestburster, Infestation arrives out of nowhere to great surprise. Unlike a chestburster, it's dinky alien thrills are very much welcomed. [Oct 2011, p.66]

Not exactly the kind of thing you'd expect to see on the DS, and certainly not in as slick and professional a package as this. Well worth a go if you're into your racing sims. [Nov 2007, p.62]

This is Mega Man done right, not New. Don't expect to get too fresh with the touch screen, either. [JPN Import, Oct 2006, p.56]