The game is very simple but provides quite a challenge and tons of explosive fun. [July 2004, p.120]

There's a lot to like about Mickey's return to Wasteland, and the follow-up does improve on its predecessor in a number of ways. [Dec 2012, p.92]

The updated Wii U version improves on many issues that irked fans when Ninja Gaiden 3 originally launched, but repetitious battles and a hokey story knock the experience down a few notches. [Dec 2012, p.86]

It's still a fun time, but this port feels a bit rushed. [Dec 2012, p.84]

It's amusing, but unfortunately the GamePad can cause noticeable lag issues on the TV screen when it's in use during a dance. [Dec 2012, p.82]

Intended as a colorful and welcoming invitation for new Wii U owners, Nintendo Land succeeds as a broadly enjoyable tutorial on the myriad features and abilities of the console and its unique GamePad controller. [Dec 2012, p.72]

The Rabbids still amuse with their antics, but their first Wii U effort fails to consistently entertain. [Dec 2012, p.73]

Harvest Moon 3D is a nice addition to the long-running franchise, and should please both existing fans and anyone else interested in virtual agriculture. Nov 2012, p.84]

WWE '13 comes across as too ambitious for its own good. [Nov 2012, p.84]

If you can force your eyes to adjust, you'll have a good time. [Nov 2012, p.78]

It's a bland platformer filled with repetitive tasks. [Nov 2012, p.76]

There are still reasons to love the way Madden is offered on ii--it's just a shame that its value proposition relative to last year's edition is not among them. [Oct 2012, p.84]

Although Angry Birds Trilogy provides a unique Angry Birds experience for Nintendo 3DS owners, given the cheap and widespread availability of the game's core content, it's difficult to recommend Angry Birds to anyone other than hardcore fans and those who truly have no other medium for playing it. [Oct 2012, p.84]

The combined lack of compelling gameplay, graphics, and story makes it hard to recommend The Amazing Spider-Man, even to die-hard spider-fans. [Aug 2012, p.82]

However, any fun derived from Spider-Man's web-slinging and butt-kicking is overshadowed by the game's weak overall presentation. [Aug 2012, p.82]

LEGO Batman 2 certainly doesn't innovate, but I had fun seeing what stages and superheroes I could unlock next. [July 2012, p.82]

The motion-controlled melee combat is flawed, so the most effective way to defeat baddies is by playing the game like a twin-stick shooter---albeit a twin-stick shooter with sometimes-temperamental auto-aim. [July 2012, p.82]

Even better, this game does a mostly good job of bringing the Diablo-style experience to the Nintendo 3DS system. [July 2012, p.85]

Although RollerCoaster Tycoon 3D can be fun, its shortcomings prevent it from being the immersive experience the series is famous for. [May 2012, p.86]

For better and for worse, Mario Tennis Open is clearly meant to be a very accessible console-style experience on a handheld. [May 2012, p.84]

It's disappointing to see such a promising title held back by problems that could have been easily fixed. [April 2012, p.83]

If you enjoyed the system's preinstalled AR Games, consider this a title worth investigating. [April, 2012, p.82]

The game's offbeat humor made the tough job more enjoyable. [March 2012, p.86]

The gameplay is flawed. The most obvious problem is the controls, which suffer due to the required use of the Control Pad. [March 2012, p.86]

It's ultimately interesting enough to keep you playing until the end. [Jan/Feb 2012, p.88]

Minor issues aside, Crush 3D should provide plenty of fun to anyone who wants a mental workout. [Jan/Feb 2012, p.86]

This simply isn't a nice-looking game. [Jan/Feb 2012, p.85]

A fairly fun, fast-paced, and satisfying take on the cooking genre. [Jan/Feb 2012, p.85]