It will likely spend more time on your shelf than in your Wii, but this is one of the better mini-game titles. However, only consider it if you need a new remote.

An often charming adventure for the CBBC crowd but too flaccid a storyline with too infuriating a score for the rest of us. [Dec 2008, p.75]

It didn't make an impact first time around, and it's unlikely to make one now. Everything Plus has to offer has been done better elsewhere. [Apr 2009, p.65]

Although it's basically exactly the same as the first version, we're still delighted with its twinkling games, soothing tunes and quirky artwork. [JPN Import; Oct 2006, p.66]

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

Like watching Cristiano Ronaldo getting sent off, we enjoyed this a lot. The visuals are ropey, but it's very playable. [Feb 2009, p.68]

Championship-winning concept held back by a few lacklustre mechanics. [Apr 2012, p.91]

Championship-winning concept held back by a few lacklustre mechanics. [Apr 2012, p.91]

The racing is repetitive and boring but the monster-collecting and presentation make up for that. [July 2010, p.65]

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]

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]

More of the same but better. The expanded tracklist means it's worth a look even if you've got the first one. [Issue#56, p.55]

The whole game feels a bit incoherent, but there's enough charm to carry it through. [Winter 2009, p.70]

Fast paced but maybe too much so. Mastery will require psychic powers or a great memory. [Issue#56, p.61]

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.

Criminally short. [May 2012, p.88]

Some solid two-wheeled action. [May 2009, p.79]

A solid and punchy racer that lays it on too thick with the gimmicks and then forgets to put any bends in. All the same, this is a strong restart for NFS. [Christmas 2011, p.69]

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]

The races are all linked by a surprisingly solid narrative. [Christmas 2011, p.76]

This is the right way to get kids into gaming. A charming romp with plenty in reserve to enchant us oldies. [Dec 2008, p.69]

There is the sense that this is a series in need of a real change of direction; but for the time being, rejoice before one of the most entertaining multiplayer games on DS. [Dec 2006, p.42]

A decent digital board game. [Christmas 2010, p.74]

The game's a solid and fun addition to the DS's heaving RPG roster, although it never quite sparks into life like you hope it will and feels a bit young at times.

Worth a look for puzzle fans. [Oct 2009, p.69]

A finicky port of a great game which is still good, but if you're a Splinter Cell n00b, you're wasting your time. And Sam's. And he's a guy you really don't wanna cross. [Feb 2007, p.66]

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]

A tidy little package. [Oct 2007, p.70]

A shallow affair when played solo, but with seven of the sports providing a good grin in multiplayer, this is a decent addition to the mini-game genre. [July 2008, p.66]

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

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]

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

Narrow-minded and frustrating, but Pokemon Ranger demands genuine skill. It gets so many things right that the RPGs get wrong. Give it a whirl. [May 2007, p.67]

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

An old classic, with the emphasis on old. Still scares and enthralls, but the puzzle design is tired and the conversion is shockingly lazy. [Oct 2009, p.60]

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

As playable as the Wii version. But without some of the Wii game's key features, it feels a bit flat. [Christmas 2007, p.50]

Spyro's latest, while predictable, is still a slick slice of handheld that's hard to dislike. [Dec 2006, p.39]

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

This looks a bit lightweight when you think it's this or "Galaxy" for the same price, but it's a decent addition to Sypro's post-PlayStation gameography. [Christmas 2007, p.62]

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

Not quite the blistering next step after "Hotel Dusk," but Cing at their worst are still better than most. Gently intriguing stuff. [Aug 2009, p.68]

The most mixed bag on Wii. A few perfect moments make for an essential rent (especially at only five hours long), but the massive dips in quality will spoil it for many.

The controls are a major pain at times, and it can be difficult to make tiny adjustments. Twisting the remote to control the angle of a piece while simultaneously trying to drop it on an exact spot isn't good.

Sadly there's no wireless mode, which is about as dumb as you can get. [Apr 2007, p.71]

It's a fun multiplayer-with-the-family experience, not really a keeper. [Jan. 2007, p.40]

Not exactly the most thrilling RPG, and the user interface is quite irritating, but it might be of interest. [Dec 2007, p.65]

Perhaps a bit redundant to release what's essentially a two decade old game, but dammit, it still has a place in our hearts. [Mar 2007, p.81]

It looks fairly nice, the city is big and there's plenty to do. [Sept 2007, p.64]

Physics-based puzzle mazes with a slightly duff hero and a very slick control method. [Oct 2008, p.69]

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]

The Zapper is okay in certain games but this one doesn't need it. Sluggish aiming, too. [Feb 2008, p.48]

It looks fairly nice, the city is big and there's plenty to do. [Sept 2007, p.64]

A flawed but enjoyable shooter you can play with one hand. Pretty much on a par with Operation Vietnam, funnily enough. [Apr 2009, p.69]

A big slap on the wrist for all the writing. [June 2009, p.61]

A sweet and simple RPG that moves a bit slowly at times. Some neat ideas - but a lack of depth means that while you'll want to keep playing, you'll be a bit annoyed. [Mar 2007, p.79]

The fact that it's finishable in under four hours makes it just a weeny bit short. But for a side-on retro-fest, it does its job well enough. [June 2007, p.71]

"Wii Play" fans will like this inconsistent bunch of around 25 minigames, with competition mode keeping it lodged in your Wii for longer. [Christmas 2007, p.58]

Easy, brief and lacking variety. A better DS version of this may arrive one day, but this remains strangely addictive all the same. [JPN Import; July 2007, p.51]

An enjoyable little blast through the sweaty jungles of Vietnam, with a gung-ho storyline and knowingly cheesy, Rambo-esque phrases. [Dec 2007, p.69]

The motion controls don't make for a very intuitive way of playing. [Dec 2007, p.55]

There isn't much to separate Africa from the first SimAnimals. [Christmas 2009, p.70]

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

Massively addictive. [June 2008, p.70]

It's not quite original or addictive enough to compete with the best in the casual genre, but this is a polished and fun enough game that's unlikely to be a purchase you regret. [July 2012, p.107]

The more you enjoy your cars, the more you'll get out of it. [Jan 2008, p.36]

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]

A game that doesn't know what it wants to be and ends up much less exciting than it should have been. Atmospheric but empty.

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

Pretty damn ugly, but will make a little girl happy somewhere. [July 2007, p.70]

If Phoenix Wright is a TV season boxset, Time Hollow is an HBO miniseries. It all feels quite minor, but it's certainly intriguing while it lasts. [Dec 2008, p.74]

It makes a nice Wii Channel. Could have done with something more substantial. [June 2008, p.67]

A decent racer with a good track editor, if you haven't already got something similar. [Dec 2009, p.69]

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

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

Once you get over the rock hard cornering, you'll be well away. [Mar 2008]

It's good while it lasts. [Apr 2011, p.48]

A decent, simple platform game that will probably keep any younger fans of the film quiet for a good few hours. [Feb 2007, p.63]

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

It's just too mentally tricky, with all the up and down between screens, for genuinely enjoyable gameplay, but it's a must-have for any serious fans of the series. [Oct 2006, p.67]

Dogs and cats to play with plus a load of other animals and a small business and a house... Hours of fun for animal-kids. [Dec 2008, p.66]

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]

Most events are just too simplified to make this truly essential. [March 2012, p.98]

The closest thing to GTA on Wii, featuring great vehicles, okayish missions and a colossal city to drive around in. [Sept 2007, p.51]

Technically flawed but undeniably fun with the right company (and probably several crates of beer). [Mar 2010, p.66]

Moonites should definitely wait for A New Beginning. [Aug 2012, p.98]

One of the not-at-all-interesting ideas, though, is that there's no tutorial. At all. [June 2007, p.70]

Predictable but okay. [Sept 2007, p.50]

Almost identical to last year's version, so watch out if you were expecting something new for your 30 quid. [Nov 2008, p.58]

At times as delightful as prancing down a beach with the girl of your dreams. At others, like lunching at Satan's table. Not really a game you love, more a game you grudgingly respect.

It's not offensively bad, just bland. [Jan 2011, p.69]

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

A solid enough game. [June 2011, p.67]

Solid and playable but not terribly exciting. [Christmas 2009, p.65]

Not recommended, but not not-recommended. [May 2008, p.64]

It's not without its charms even if it's hardly a virtuoso performance. [Aug 2008, p.68]

There's a better party at Activision's house. [Christmas 2009, p.57]