If you don't find monotonous dungeon-hacking, you'll find the RPG elements and use of the DS's features rewarding. [Jan 2006, p.115]

Mario Kart DS will be in your DS for a long, long time. [Jan 2006, p.104]

Movie footage is so embedded that it feels like you're not even playing a gmae half the time. [Jan 2006, p.115]

With a mix of 2-D and 3-D, Kim has some of the coolest-looking levels of any DS game yet. [Dec 2005, p.121]

The lack of RPG depth is a disappointment, but the titles are solid additions to the Harry Potter gaming world. [Jan 2006, p.107]

A menu that asks you to select a tell (to show your opponents) before every move gets tiring quickly. [Dec 2005, p.120]

The lack of RPG depth is a disappointment, but the titles are solid additions to the Harry Potter gaming world. [Jan 2006, p.107]

There are enough neat ideas here that I'd like to see Clover try a sequel, but they need to work out somoe of the kinks. [Jan 2006, p.114]

A great leap forward for the Potter franchise, and a fun and inclusive gaming experience. [Jan 2006, p.107]

One of the best party games around. [Jan 2006, p.105]

In the end, we just wanted more. More missions, more variety, more drama. [Jan 2006, p.106]

Plays like a gameplay experiment gone wrong. [Dec 2005, p.120]

And while the new features might make only die-hard fans go ape, DKC3 is still rock solid. [Dec 2005, p.116]

Adds some nice new features to the tried-and-true formula. [Jan 2006, p.110]

The Battle Network game to get. [Dec 2005, p.124]

A solid play, but not an advancement for Turtlekind. [Dec 2005, p.112]

Great tag-team action gets buried under a mountain of repetitive gameplay in the DS version of the Incredibles sequel. [Jan 2006, p.107]

The graphic quality (especially in the above-ground city) is a step up from that of the initial Incredibles GCN title. [Dec 2005, p.120]

Big Red One's personalized storytelling and scene delivery by reputable actors succeed in creating a movielike experience, but the linear, heavily scripted gameplay suffers as a result. [Feb 2006, p.102]

Even the classic "TMNT: Turtles in Time" bonus arcade game doesn't run as smoothly as it should. [Jan 2006, p.114]

When it's at its best, Spartan offers an unparalleled sense of size and scope. Some of the environments are truly massive, and even with over a hundred soldiers on screen at once, the frame rate remains consistently smooth. [Nov 2005, p.108]

It's the work of masters at the height of their craft. [Dec 2005, p.118]

The story is well-told, but the still-shot cinematics don't look like they belong with the rest of the game. [Dec 2005, p.122]

The level design is mostly bland, the controls aren't as tight as they should be. [Dec 2005, p.120]

A great curiosity for a day, but it's not a place you'd want to stay. [Jan 2006, p.114]

A fully realized and well-tuned hybrid of pinball play and Metroid Prime atmosphere, and it sets the bar high for other pinball-action games to come. [Dec 2005, p.109]

The playing experience is enjoyable, just different from what you might expect if your concept of Sims games is PC-based. [Jan 2006, p.112]

Offers a form of exercise that will strengthen part of the body other than our bulging thumb muscles. [Dec 2005, p.118]

By far the funniest and best-animated yet on consoles. [Jan 2006, p.112]

The game looks great, but it's shallower than fighter fans might hope for. [Dec 2005, p.122]

The game's not too much to look at andmost of the track designs are pretty uninspired. [Dec 2005, p.120]

It does mark a departure, adding light RPG elements to the isometric-adventure style seen on the GBA. [Dec 2005, p.112]

Though playing through the main story doesn't take nearly as long as I'd like, level replays plus a two-player sabotage mode (two DS cards needed) lengthen gameplay. [Dec 2005, p.122]

This game brings nothing worth mentioning to the franchise, and almost feels like a step backward. [Jan 2006, p.116]

A pocket gizmo offers minor card-management improvements and new minigames, but the changes don't justify the purchase for casual Duel Masters fans. [Dec 2005, p.122]

Chicken Little isn't a bad game at all, and fans of the film will probably gobble it up. [Dec 2005, p.114]

It takes what was great from the Underground games and strips out all the lame antics. [Dec 2005, p.115]

The battle system and story are the bread and butter of the game, and they are executed flawlessly. Intelligent Systems has created a masterpiece with Path of Radiance. It sets a new standard for Fire Emblem as the title that future games in the series will be tested by. [Nov 2005, p.110]

Teen Titans fans will be delighted to see their fave series treated with higher-than-typical quality fo ra toon platformer. [Dec 2005, p.111]

Keeps its legal-eagle fantasy flying much of the time - it's a welcome DS addition. [Nov 2005, p.109]

As a budget-priced title, Ty delivers satisfactory entertainment for platformer fans. [Dec 2005, p.122]

Quotation forthcoming. [Dec 2005]

Faithfully reproduces the ZT experience, from building exhibits and guest facilities to managing cash flow. [Nov 2005, p.112]

If you don't have a DS, this game is a sweet alternative. [Dec 2005, p.121]

The new sketchbook graphic style in the menus and an awesome (and very customizable) soundtrack top off an unforgettable gameplay experience. [Dec 2005, p.111]

You'll enjoy Sega Casino for the range of games it has to offer-just don't expect to be wowed by the presentation. [Jan 2006, p.105]

Strip away The Pumpkin King's look and feel and you're left with a "Castlevania"-influenced platformer with only a handful of weapons and run-of-the-mill boss battles. [Dec 2005, p.116]

Unless you have a real Pac-fixation, I'd advise you leave it. [Nov 2005, p.112]

If the graphics and sound aren't engrossing enough to draw you in, the intriguing story and exhilarating action should be. [Nov 2005, p.104]

If WarioWare was Touching 101, Trauma Center is Applied Touching 501. [Dec 2005, p.114]

The touch screen may be a bust for controlling the action on the pitch, but it's awesome for painting custom team crests. [Dec 2005, p.121]

More accessible than ever. [Dec 2005, p.124]

Attacking and formation options require time to appreciate, but the game's overall look, feel and flow make it time well spent. [Nov 2005, p.106]

With the phenomenal graphics and custom rule sets, XD provides a perfect environment for battling friends. [Nov 2005, p.102]

It's okay that the title's pace is slow and methodical, but it lacks the hidden dangers one would expect in a strange and unknown place. [Nov 2005, p.112]

Helmet Chaos does have a surprisingly quirky sense of humor and some decent voice acting, but it's not enough to recapture the series's long-lost magic. [Oct 2005, p.100]

Trace Memory does not take much time to play, but a second run through results in a few story nuances and a slightly different ending. [Nov 2005, p.109]

It does tragically little to expand the saga or enrich our understanding of the Lunar universe. Instead, the story feels like merely a means of shepherding the player from one monster-filled dungeon to the next. [Nov 2005, p.114]

As an action game, it's intense and fun; as a tactical game...well, it's not one. [Nov 2005, p.114]

The original Frogger arcade game is a sweet multiplayer bonus. [Nov 2005, p.118]

The graphics aren't at the quality of those for current GCN racers, but the play control and physics are expertly tuned. [Nov 2005, p.109]

Needs to be rebuilt from the ground up. [Dec 2005, p.109]

The game is a s good as its GBA predecessors, but it doesn't stand out in any significant way. [Dec 2005, p.111]

As a complete package, it is simply (to use a word that goes way back with Spidey) amazing. [Dec 2005, p.108]

With no multiplayer support, very little replay value, underachieving graphics and weak sound effects, Space Invaders fails to revive the franchise's former glory. [Oct 2005, p.97]

Like in many fighters, the two-player Versus mode is where Marvel Nemesis fares best, especially when you're battling a second player who appreciates pick-up-and-play simplicity. [Nov 2005, p.103]

A deep and satisfyingly lengthy RPG experience. [Dec 2005, p.112]

Putting cheat Tiger Vision and advice from your caddy are gone, forcing you to read the greens. [Nov 2005, p.118]

Repetitive and shallow. [Dec 2005, p.116]

A noble experiment that fails to achieve its full potential. [Dec 2005, p.121]

There's a surprisingly deep power-up menu as well, but it's overkill for the game's target audience. [Nov 2005, p.103]

Daring DK fans should give the game a spin; old-schoolers may want to wait for "DKC3." [Nov 2005, p.118]

Maintains the lighthearted atmosphere of previous Tak games but is weighed down with unneeded difficulty in its jumping game. [Nov 2005, p.116]

RTS drawbacks aside, the game's onfield heroics are intense and satisfying. [Nov 2005, p.116]

In its humor, gameplay and general accessibility, Tak: The Great Juju Challenge is a giant leap for character-based platformers. [Nov 2005, p.116]

For those who know and enjoy poker, this game will be a total disappointment. [Dec 2005, p.111]

The premise is obnoxious, but COA is surprisingly addictive. [Dec 2005, p.118]

Adam West and the cartoon cast lend their vocal stylings to humorous cut-scenes. [Nov 2005, p.118]

The "Time Force/Ninja Storm" double pack is a better value for the casual Power Rangers fans. [Oct 2005, p.99]

The game's GCN namesake, figher One Piece: Grand Battle, recreates the atmosphere of the TV show to chaotic effect, but this GBA adventure is more streamlined and works better as a stand-alone game. [Nov 2005, p.114]

Fans wil enjoy the customized in-fight dialogue between the characters. [Nov 2005, p.108]

A much greater feeling of being on the battlefield, where risk, surprise, fear and paranoia are palpable. [Nov 2005, p.108]

Adds welcome realism without sacrificing intutive control. [Dec 2005, p.116]

The game has a robust solo mode that smartly challenges the player to rethink his approach as he battles against a diverse collection of card-slingin' strategists. [Oct 2005, p.99]

The lack of extras is even more significant in the GBA collection because it consists of only five titles. [Nov 2005, p.112]

Reasonably meaty. [Nov 2005, p.112]

DWA does have gameplay (and replay) value that ranks among the best on the GBA. [Oct 2005, p.100]

The game's controls are top-notch, especially the arcade-style pitching and hitting. [Oct 2005, p.99]

The character models rank among the best ever seen on the GCN (in any game), and the polygonal crowds look much better than the 2-D cutouts from previous wrestling titles. [Nov 2005, p.106]

The stylus control is perfectly tuned and single-swipe boosts are easy to trigger, yet quick and accurate movement gets tiring after several minutes. [Oct 2005, p.97]

Vast piles of variety heaped onto core gameplay that's endlessly fun helps you look past problems, much like the best sandbox games out there (I'm lookin' at you, "GTA"). [Oct 2005, p.98]

If you're drawn to dogs, Nintendogs could easily become and obsession. [October 2005, p.96]

If you're drawn to dogs, Nintendogs could easily become and obsession. [October 2005, p.96]

If you're drawn to dogs, Nintendogs could easily become and obsession. [October 2005, p.96]

AWDS has what "Advance Wars 2" lacked: a substantial number of new unit types. [Oct 2005, p.101]

Although Ron has a supercharged attack, fighting is the weakest part of the game, consisting of single-move bouts against predictable enemies. [Sept 2005, p.85]

SSS has great characters, a smart story and good-humored sensuality (but no belly dancing.) [Sept 2005, p.83]

Guilty pleasures aside, though, Hello Kitty: Roller Rescue falls flat. While the surreal, candy-colored world looks nice, the game mechanics are unresponsive and shallow. [Oct 2005, p.99]