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]