An intriguing title. [Jan 2009, p.76]

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

BlazBlue's gameplay survives the iffy conversion thanks to its sheer infectious energy, but this should have been a great deal better than it is.

By no means bad, but less than we'd expect from the MySims 'franchise'. Limps home a distant second place to the real thing. [Aug 2009, p.67]

Good in parts, but disappointingly light on features and poor value for money compared to most other Mario sports games. [JPN Import; Oct 2006, p.60]

If you think of it as a kind of a spin on Wii Sports Tennis, then you might enjoy elements of this. Unfortunately, with the disappointing controls you should probably give it a miss.

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

This is by turns frustrating, fun, exciting, dull, a technical achievement and a bit of a mess, but it's the most authentic Indy game yet.

The levels are action packed, but it gets too samey too quickly. [Dec 2011, p.64]

Get the WiiWare game instead. [Dec 2011, p.70]

An endearing story and a thoroughly enchanting world marred by a game that's too simple to pull off its lofty ambitions. An acquired taste. [Apr 2010, p.58]

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]

Although it rarely gets the pulse racing, it's still a decent pick-up if you're looking for some quickfire high-score challenges or simple dumb fun. [Apr 2012, p.99]

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

You can look at Wii Fit in two ways. On one hand it's a pretty comprehensive selection of exercises, cleanly presented and given a novel twist thanks to the board. Alternatively, you can see it as a series of lacklustre tasks that beautifully demonstrate the technical abilities of the board, decorated with the silly lifestyle trappings we're willing to overlook as long as Ninty keep delivering the proper gaming goods.

Plenty of typically interesting Wario ideas in another original and amusing platformer, but it's spoiled by a deeply uncomfortable and annoying control system. [Apr 2007, p.54]

Treads on its predecessor's toes too many times to impress in its wake. [May 2012, p.93]

A polished platformer with plenty of 'oooh' moments, but has ideas too big for its station. [Jan 2009, p.65]

It veers between demanding precise movements and accepting vague waves. [May 2009, p.78]

Bizarre controls aside, this is an unusually thoughtful port that at least attempts to do something different. [Oct 2011, p.63]

With its modern setting and effective scares, Calling is not a boring way to whimper away a few evenings. Just a shame silly artistic choices severely dampen the effect. [Mar 2010, p.50]

As tie-ins go it's really not that bad. [June 2011, p.66]

Well worth a go but be warned that the designers care not for the concepts of reward, relaxation and human fatigue. It's quite a commitment. [June 2007, p.52]

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

It has a slightly goofy and laid-back approach to gaming, but it's solid and way more fun than the other recent movie-licensed launch titles. [January 2007, p.61]

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

This is pretty good fun, with so-bad-it's-hilarious dialogue and cute bestiary, but the cannon fights are just a little too repetitive to stay interesting long. [Dec 2006, p.68]

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

Why can't film tie-ins be as nicely done as this anime spin-off, eh? [Aug 2010, p.73]

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.

Remarkably ordinary pinball that's quite forgettable. Wait for the Williams collection - it's load better than this one. [July 2008, p.68]

The skewed logic and stilted dialogue remain, but this is still an enjoyable silly point 'n' clicker. [Aug 2009, p.77]

Mountain? Full marks. The curse? Less impressive. [Nov 2009, p.62]

Simplistic and repetitive and not at all realistic, but quite endearing all the same. [Christmas 2009, p.61]

The trouble with Line Rider 2 is that while it's not short of options, the core idea can wear tin quite quickly. [Dec 2008, p.81]

With rabbids like this who needs enemies? Solid but very average platformer starring a fairly unresponsive hero. Still, the music's quite cheerful when it's not driving you mental.

Amazingly, Rooms manages to turn hateful tile-slide puzzles into something compulsive and fun. As a package, however, it's a little disappointing. [May 2010, p.61]

Several goals behind arch-rivals PES. [Nov 2011, p.65]

Pillage and plunder in a nice sort of way. Don't expect to be told what's going on, but as soon as you figure it out for yourself you'll be fine. [Issue#56, p.69]

All it needs is for someone to strip out the associations with the film and you'd have a decent table tennis game. [Christmas 2007, p.70]

Not enough depth to bother a PC strategy title, but the intended crowd (fans of manga girls) may find something new to do here. [Sept 2009, p.71]

Awkward and oh so frustrating - it's WWII through and through. [May 2007, p.48]

The kind of game that needs a budget price. [May 2009, p.62]

If this was any more generic, it'd be...er, something really generic. [Dec 2007, p.51]

The score is for people who like this sort of game. [Christmas 2009, p.70]

It tries its best, but it simply isn't good enough. Too frustrating for younger players, and too fussy and inconsiderate for anyone else. Still, if you must... [Aug 2006, p.56]

Technically clumsy and laughably silly, but it's still oddly endearing. [Jan 2008, p.56]

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

Inoffensive, with samey levels and enemies, and unchallenging boss fights. [May 2008, p.75]

A bit dull. [Apr 2009, p.68]

An utterly comprehensive yet soulless golf sim. Perhaps it's time the game was reworked instead of just adding another five courses and an idiot mode. [Dec 2008, p.55]

It makes the right moves but doesn't quite scale the heights. And you can be the GameCube version - without Ubisoft's half-hearted Wii controls - for around 20 pounds. [June 2007, p.38]

Unashamed, out-and-out action. [Dec 2008, p.76]

A perfectly acceptable yet unremarkable RPG. [Mar 2010, p.61]

Multiplayer has the slight advantage. [Sept 2009, p.73]

Looks nice and is actually challenging, but repetitive goals and fussy controls are a downer. [Christmas 2009, p.60]

Standard shooty war game that's unremarkable on DS despite the lack of handheld shooty war games. [Jan 2008, p.61]

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

Irritating and irrational, Magic Picture Book treats you badly. Yet one flash of those choco-puppy eyes and your heart will flutter. The DS equivalent of Stockholm Syndrome. [JPN Import; Mar 2007, p.76]

The addition of pets has made Sims 2 marginally cuter, but the novelty quickly wears off as you still spend the majority of your time making sure the toilet is regularly cleaned. [Nov 2006, p.65]

Achingly samey, but wholesome fun in small, level-sized bursts. [June 2011, p.63]

It fails to hit the bull. [Aug 2009, p.76]

With a few tweaks this could have been quite the sports package. But as things stand, it's as missable as an Emile Heskey chance on goal.

It's exactly the same as the GC game. [Sept 2007, p.41]

Hardly likely to set the world alight. [Dec 2006, p.44]

Crude presentation and lack of content don't completely let down what's undeniably a fascinating idea. They try really hard, though making this a worthwhile but insubstantial game. [Jan 2012, p.115]

A button-masher that's unlikely to set you ablaze. [Dec 2006, p.39]

Although it has a good stab at open-world platforming, this soon turns into a chore. [Nov 2009, p.58]

It's the same DDR as it ever was, but the inclusion of even more gimmicks just waters it down rather an improves it. Hard to recommend. [Apr 2010, p.66]

"Quotation Forthcoming"

Solid enough to keep you playing for longer than you ought to, but the game looks and feels considerably cheaper than the price would suggest. [Aug 2012, p.103]

It's a disheartening slurp backwards when compared to "Eledees," but there are enough unique ideas here to warrant a rental when it comes out in the UK. [JPN Import; Nov 2007, p.46]

Not a bad effort. [Oct 2010, p.65]

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

It's surprisingly well made and it's nice to see that the developers have put a bit of effort into putting it together, but the big problem is that it's too easy by half. [July 2011, p.70]

Cute and fun minigames, for the most part, but lacking drive or motivation for the player, with different tasks getting repetitive quickly. [JPN Import; May 2007, p.50]

An action RPG with the plot stripped out and replaced by pure, constant fighting and levelling-up. Sound good to you? Perhaps, but perhaps not if you're a Mana stalwart. [Mar 2007, p.78]

Complex and hideous, but there's a lot to keep you occupied - if you're of the almost non-existent demographic that'll be interested in it. [Mar 2009, p.71]

The most interesting thing from the PC original put into a simple platform game that's marred by some unexciting minigames.

The presentation will attract younger gamers but unless you're adept at this gaming lark The Chase could prove frustrating. [May 2009, p.78]

Simple, thuggish pleasures. [Aug 2010, p.70]

Novel controls that take some mastering, but are quite effective. The cheap feel prevents it from developing into anything great. [Mar 2007, p.71]

Basic, shallow and sickeningly cute, New Inernational Track & Field is fine fo a five-minute blast. Just don't expect to stay entertained for long. [July 2008, p.71]

The lanes are nice and shiny, but "Wii Sports" is still our top banana for Wii Bowling. [June 2008, p.71]

Genre fans won't find much challenge here but it's diverting enough while it lasts. [Aug 2008, p.68]

It might look like a Burnout for kids but it doesn't play that way. [Christmas 2009, p.50]

If you've never heard of Ben 10 you're too old to play it (which is most of us), but for action-loving tykes this is a surprisingly well-made title. [Christmas 2007, p.58]

It would be great if all the buttons were accessible and you didn't have to use a D-pad. [May 2011, p.59]

Freakyforms comes alive only if you invest the time. Don't, and there's not much here besides sticking eyes on shapes and making them jump through hoops.

It's a decent compilation of games, with lovingly emulated coin-ops and a genuine modern classic in the mix, but for this price it should feature a lot more stuff.

Do minigames become more playable when coupled with a story that would have cinema goers lobbing popcorn at the screen? Answer: not really. [May 2009, p.60]

Jumping, fighting and puzzling for young fans of the movie. Most of it is incredibly easy but there's the odd bit of confusion to slow progress.

Learn to work with shonky controls and there's a decent game within this lumbering exterior. [Sept 2007, p.71]

Blighted by camera issues and its short length, but the sheer physicality of the gameworld will endear it to fans. [Dec 2008, p.69]

It can get repetitive over time and the level design feels uninspired. [Feb 2007, p.59]

If you have "Rome," knock 30% off the score. [July 2010, p.67]

Just not terribly exciting. [May 2010, p.68]

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]