Some of the monkey animations are cool, though. [Oct 2008, p.77]

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

Cuter than it is fun. The Squeeballs need more time in the toy factory before they're unleashed on gamers again. [Winter 2009, p.62]

Dull, repetitive and almost embarrassing in the way it fails to entertain, despite the basics of an enjoyable game being in place here somewhere. [May 2010, p.65]

It's no longer a game for the hardcore, that much is for certain, but what audience is this aimed at? We're not sure who's going to get full value from Step & Roll.

A rigid Lego step in the right direction. [May 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]

This is a game that rewards patience and routine. [June 2008, p.63]

The only mystery is why anyone would buy into something so lazy. [Aug 2008, p.66]

Courses are angular and riddled with pop-up, and the impression of speed is created by what looks like dandruff flying off your car's roof. [Feb 2009, p.76]

A lovely bit of fan service. [Jan 2010, p.75]

It seems that even the future has minigames, but even the future can't convince us that there's any serious alternative to the Wii Sports games.

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

Ignore, ignore, ignore. [Aug 2007, p.70]

It's brain-achingly huge. [Christmas 2007, p.71]

Great characters, great value, an addictive story and loads of furious fighting fun. [June 2008, p.51]

A simple but enjoyable blaster that costs way too much. [May 2010, p.73]

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]

Bleach fans will dig the story, but they'll also hate the weak writing. Everyone else should stick with Fire Emblem. [Feb 2010, p.65]

It's fast and competent, but rounds last too long, descending into tedium. [Christmas 2011, p.79]

An addictive, inventive action game. [Feb 2012, p.107]

It's a really simple fighting game with a low difficulty level, plenty of cool moves, great characters, rubbish enemies, and a good dose of cartoon style. [Christmas 2007, p.57]

The Wii doesn't have a great history with skating games, but that's no reason to settle for a boring, charmless title such as this. [July 2009, p.72]

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

It should be WiiWare. [June 2011, p.64]

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

This is a love letter to 16-bit RPGs, albeit written in really messy handwriting. [Sept 2009, p.73]

The tunes aren't great and the gameplay is lifeless. [July 2008, p.58]