There are a few duffers here but the good definitely outweighs the bad. [Jan 2009, p.70]

Pretty, and pretty hollow. [July 2011, p.76]

It's nice to see someone trying something new, but they're overreaching. Not so great action and not so great strategy gets you this confusing pile of not so great stuff. [July 2007, p.69]

We're still torn whether to play top-to-bottom with 3D on or side-to-side with 3D off. Either way, this is the best PES on any format in ages.

Has more than enough inspired moments to help you see past the shortcomings. [Dec 2007, p.61]

A decent portable version. [Christmas 2010, p.74]

An RPG that dares to be different, plot-wise, but still starts you off fighting worms and skellingtons in cobwebby old dungeons. [Dec 2006, p.38]

A skimpy package that you'll probably finish in record time. Definitely exciting, but also a great advertisement for videogame rentals. [Feb 2007, p.54]

A full console game intelligently squeezed into a handheld. [Sept 2007, p.58]

Harvest Moon should stick to the cow-tending. [Dec 2009, p.70]

The open-world omission is a massive blow, but inter-hero banter, co-op capering, and dozens of DC characters elevate this above the typical Lego tie-in. [Aug 2012, p.94]

A bafflingly deep card battle experience to look forward to. [June 2010, p.71]

a little mindless, but still fun. [March 2012, p.101]

It's a labour of love for fans of the anime and, as such, is about as hardcore an intro to the DBZ universe as you could imagine. Underneath the layers of story there's a spectacular fighter. [Feb 2007, p.60]

Older gamers may find themselves getting a little bored, but this is a good action title for young fans of the original film. [Mar 2007, p.63]

Okay, so it doesn't win the award for most action-packed adventure on Wii, but it is a beautiful, innovative and very different kettle of fish. A breathtaking experience. [Christmas 2007, p.46]

Genuinely atmospheric and unnervingly scary - a grown up treat for your DS. [Jan 2008, p.60]

Controls have been streamlined, but the game engine is due a massive overhaul. [Issue#56, p.54]

Deep, involving management sim with an appealing theme and enough comical touches to make you forget that you're really playing a piece of A-level economics coursework. [May 2007, p.59]

If you're a diehard fan of Mario Party or you've never played one before, this isn't bad. For the rest of us, it's another unimproved, indistinguishable sequel-by-numbers.

Brevity is pretty much the only complaint we can level at the game. [Dec 2008, p.81]

Not bad at all. [Oct 2007, p.77]

Far too expensive for what it is. [Dec 2011, p.73]

Putting the controls on the remote was an admirable innovation last year but it's not so clever now. [Feb 2008, p.50]

It's challenging, fast-paced and really rather pretty. [Dec 2007, p.69]

A decent game that introduces some variety to the formula, but it's no match for "Picross DS's" size and scope. [Christmas 2008, p.72]

Lacks the charm, fluid controls and, crucially, wit of the brilliant Wii game. [July 2010, p.56]

A novel update on a classic game, although it's not quite a classic by itself. [Oct 2011, p.77]

It addresses just about every criticism we had about the summer game. [Winter 2009, p.44]

Too similar to the first game, including the not-that-good platforming. [Winter 2009, p.67]

You'll see interesting sights, but this doesn't capitalise on the ick factor or the thrill of seeing our world through a fresh set(s) of eyes.

A dizzying array of stuff will keep you tinkering for a while. [Christmas 2009, p.54]

It sets the standard for Wii golfing controls but is barely any different from its predecessor. [Dec 2007, p.48]

A decent yarn with unashamedly retro mechanics. [Christmas 2009, p.67]

A well-stocked game and a big improvement over Jake's previous outing, but it still feels a bit dry. [Nov 2009, p.73]

It's all fun and games until someone remembers how good SSX used to be. [Christmas 2009, p.62]

It's pretty, and zippy, with lots of reasons to come back for more (e.g. secret areas opening up as you collect Bionicle masks). Fun, but easy. [Dec 2006, p.55]

Spore Wars isn't quite the game we were hoping for but there is potential here for a future franchise if the uninspired level design is given a few tweaks. [Mar 2009, p.56]

There's loads to do. [Feb 2009, p.77]

A decent kick-around. However, AI can be a bit wobbly, the teams are missing their summer transfers, and 06's single-cart multiplayer has rudely vanished. [Dec 2006, p.54]

Don't be fooled by the pointer controls or other fripperies. [Aug 2008, p.75]

A logical evolution of "Guitar Hero." Being able to record our sounds and keep them ensures longevity. [Nov 2007, p.64]

A game first and foremost (and maybe a torture device). [Feb 2009, p.69]

The cuteness may drive away sports gamers, and the realistic gameplay may drive away others, but this is surprisingly deep. [Mar 2007, p.56]

No matter how well-crafted these features are, they all boil down to gameplay based on a swinging club - the one thing the game can't do. To misquote Twain: "PGA Tour 07 is a good franchise spoilt." [Apr 2007, p.46]

Simply put, it's a better looking, better functioning version of the original (voice recognition is noticeably improved). It's forgiving and accessible, almost to a fault, but rewards investment with those idiosyncratic movements that Nintendo do so well. And it makes nice use of the hardware. [Mar 2011, p.52]

If you're not keen on challenging dungeon crawls, you can give this a pass. For fans of console roguelikes, however, this is a must-have. [Apr 2010, p.56]

In short: if you've got a DS, get the DS version. If not, get this. [Feb 2008, p.55]

A port that's slower, blurrier, and missing multiplayer, but for all that it's still the 3DS' best non-Mario platformer. Beautiful, fluid and packed with value. [July 2012, p.97]

A rather sweet entry-level graphics package. [Mar 2011, p.68]

It's too superficial to be more than a curiosity and not versatile enough to have real mileage, but it has a magical quality that'll put a smile on the faces of all who touch it. [Aug 2006, p.64]

Worth a play if you can put up with the hand cramps. [Apr 2009, p.67]

The Wii handles violent OTT theatrics like no other console, but a fresh game would have been much appreciated. [July 2007, p.48]

Ultra-violent shooting, satisfying driving and a slightly strange business management sim, mixed with some admirably creative swearing. Not so clever but very big and enjoyable.

Not an Empire Strikes Back life-changer, but a Return of hte Jedi romp. Plenty of technical hiccups, but fun is never far off. Duelling is alright, too. [Nov 2008, p.50]

This latest attempt to wrestle Pokemon from the hands of children and replace it with Disney's own Spectrobes fails again. [Nov 2009, p.59]

Simply put, it's a better looking, better functioning version of the original (voice recognition is noticeably improved). It's forgiving and accessible, almost to a fault, but rewards investment with those idiosyncratic movements that Nintendo do so well. And it makes nice use of the hardware. [Mar 2011, p.52]

Nintendo's autopilot platformer: fun, familiar, predictable, silly and brain-sappingly simple. At the end of the day, not terrible. Just massively underwhelming. [JPN Import; January 2007, p.74]

A silhouette of an almost great game. [Apr 2010, p.60]

Looks and sounds a lot nicer than it plays. [May 2008, p.58]

We can't see what anyone will gain from this that they couldn't gain tenfold from a good novel and a dictionary. [Feb 2008, p.71]

Simply put, it's a better looking, better functioning version of the original (voice recognition is noticeably improved). It's forgiving and accessible, almost to a fault, but rewards investment with those idiosyncratic movements that Nintendo do so well. And it makes nice use of the hardware. [Mar 2011, p.52]

Succeeds in delivering Phantasy Star Online to DS, but niggling flaws and missed opportunities tarnish an otherwise great online RPG. [Mar 2010, p.62]

The terrible presentation and the tiny icons won't endear themselves to the crusty purne-eyes belonging to their target audience. [Aug 2007, p.71]

Ridiculously easy yet frustrating all at once. [Aug 2007, p.70]

This has much higher frustration factor than some puzzlers, but dammit, you're going to keep trying to beat it. [Dec 2008, p.68]

Still one of the better wrestling games of recent times. [Jan 2012, p.116]

Although at times it becomes a bit of a random button masher and stylus thrasher, its sweetness keeps it just the right side of average. [Sept 2008, p.70]

Contains the essence of the Wii game, although it lacks a lot of the content. Should be cheaper to compensate. Isn't. [Christmas 2011, p.72]

Part dating sim, part rhythm-action dancing game, Princess Debut is perfectly pitched at its girly audience. [Dec 2008, p.81]

The grip makes it feel like more of a silly Guitar Hero toy than a hardcore contender, but hand cramps aside, this is a thoughtful adaptation for DS. [Oct 2008, p.63]

It's dull, unsatisfying far for fans of the movie or the less discerning gamer. [Aug 2006, p.66]

Repetitive, well-worn gameplay. [June 2011, p.62]

The controls are solid and satisfyingly straightforward. [Mar 2008, p.71]

"Quotation Forthcoming"

Excellent use of 3D combined with some genuinely tricky puzzles make for one of the best 3DS head-scratchers available. Just be prepared to get stuck.

It is still the same old Puzzle Bobble, so it's only worth 69. [Nov 2009, p.73]

A robust, well-crafted 3D air combat game. [Christmas 2011, p.74]

Accept Sniper Elite's various quirks and foibles and you'll have plenty of fun with the satisfyingly brutal headshots contained within.

Worth a look if you're a connoisseur of action RPGs. [Apr 2010, p.66]

The Force Unleashed does a good job of, er, unleashing the force, but beneath the flashy powers and lightsabers this is a tame and outdated game. [Issue#56, p.67]

Bone idle. Soulless. Death warmed up. Putting the grim in Grim Reaper. Afterlife? No life. We could go on, but we can't will ourselves to. Avoid.

Probably the most interesting version you could pay for. [Mar 2011, p.69]

Beautiful to look at, very nice to play, but disappointingly light on content. Perfect for launch day, and maybe the day after, too, but it feels so limited.

Playing this after "Mario Galaxy 2"? God has a got a sense of humour after all. [July 2010, p.77]

More of a light snack than a hearty meal. [Aug 2009, p.74]

Could and should have been a lot better, if only it wasn't crippled by technical letdowns and questionable design choices. [Mar 2008, p.58]

Another excellent head-scratcher for the DS, with great music, slightly over-complicated graphics and loads of cool stuff to unlock. [JPN Import; January 2007, p.76]

A marked improvement on Crash's last game and good-looking too. If it was just a bit tighter in level design and control, it would be truly great. [Christmas 2008, p.62]

Virtually the same game as FIFA 10 but the new modes add heaps of longevity. [May 2010, p.66]

This is brimming over with smart and snazzy ideas, but it fails to deliver simple gameplay thrills. [Sept 2007, p.62]

All the aural pleasure of a Newton's cradle mixed with the explosive satisfaction of Mii-controlled, cannon-propelled marbles. What's not to love? [Sept 2008, p.66]

With Wii U around the corner, FIFA 12 on Wii was never going to be a revolution. The new FIFA City mode is just wallpaper for what's just FIFA 11 in new clothes.

Still a substantial package - especially on the online-starved Wii - but messy with it. Try GoldenEye instead - it was built for Wii and is all the better for it.

Classic puzzling, but essential only for die-hard fans or genre newbies without a PC. [Feb 2011, p.74]

Although enjoyable in spurts, this is lacking in any real challenge and there are no multiplayer antics to save it. [Apr 2008, p.68]

A brilliant, beautiful adventure that takes everything good about Tomb Raider and polishes it. One of the Wii gmaes of the year. [Jan 2009, p.54]

An improvement on the first. [Feb 2008, p.63]