That you won't find a better RPG this year goes without saying. From gameplay mechanics to storyline to visual flair, Xenoblade is an amazing piece of work. [Sept 2011, p.60]

Moments of brilliance, moments of frustration, and masses of replay value. They don't make them like this any more - they remake them.

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.

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.

Unresponsive to the point of irresponsibility. [Aug 2011, p.79]

This puzzler doesn't reach for the stars, but it's great at hovering above the earth. [Aug 2011, p.79]

Avoid. [Aug 2011, p.75]

The crushing problem here is that the bland, murky environments make navigation a chore. [Aug 2011, p.75]

It's samey, stuff, though, even at a budget price. [Aug 2011, p.75]

Even their signature vehicle forms are samey. [Aug 2011, p.74]

Even their signature vehicle forms are samey. [Aug 2011, p.74]

We're going to leave this out on the street and hope it gets towed. [Aug 2011, p.74]

Not too taxing, but well made. [Aug 2011, p.73]

This brawler is a step down from the first Panda game - and with barely any drawing elements, it's stupid that uDraw is mandatory. [Aug 2011, p.72]

Hold out for the vastly superior Shinobi. [Aug 2011, p.72]

Not a game, but a series of instructional videos, plus simple interactive activities. [Aug 2011, p.69]

Nice characters, though. [Aug 2011, p.69]

The soul-sappingly slow racing lets this down. [Aug 2011, p.68]

It's hard not to be insulted and even harder to wring enjoyment from this. [Aug 2011, p.68]

We HATE this game. [Aug 2011, p.67]

A collection of ordinary games with no soul and an awkward gimmick. [Aug 2011, p.66]

One of the very best and most substantial titles DSiWare has to offer. [July 2011, p.77]

Pretty, and pretty hollow. [July 2011, p.76]

Painfully easy. [July 2011, p.71]

A crap DS game. [July 2011, p.71]

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]

Do you pine for a game where it takes the best part of an afternoon to kill an enemy? Then this is the uninspired film tie-in for you! [July 2011, p.64]

A lot of puzzles but for a hell of a lot of money. [July 2011, p.64]