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]