Amazing...This might be the most creative game I've ever played. [Nov 2009, p.81]

Think of this as Baby's First RTS. [Sept 2009, p.90]

Anyone who loves the Mario characters, RPGs, or even action games should absolutely give Bowser's Inside Story a look. [Oct 2009, p.86]

It must have been a pretty awful plane, because it lends its moniker to a game in which it's virtually impossible to maneuver or engage in combat. [Oct 2009, p.90]

If you're a fan of the Fab Four, The Beatles: Rock Band is unquestionably a must-buy. [Nov 2009, p.81]

You've-got-to-see-it-to-believe-it graphics certainly don't hurt. [Oct 2009, p.88]

An enjoyable adventure. [Nov 2009, p.90]

It's a cute game, but too many issues make Mini Ninjas less fun than it should be. [Nov 2009, p.81]

The game just isn't much fun. It also isn't fun to look at. [Nov 2009, p.89]

True, these are not revolutionary additions, but they are appreciated refinements. [Nov 2009, p.88]

A unique setting and some decent - not great - chills. [Oct 2009, p.87]

Plenty of unlockables keep this produce market-fresh for a long time. [July 2009, p.87]

A great game that's well worth your time. [Oct 2009, p.89]

Using various motion-controlled tools to excavate your Spectrobes is oddly compelling, but this is otherwise a pretty vanilla effort. [Oct 2009, p.90]

That EA is making a concerted effort to create something unique for Wii is admirable, but at the end of the day, I'd rather play Madden NFL 09. [Sept 2009, p.89; score increased from 7.5 on Oct 2010, p.92]

Straightforward enough to be accessible for newcomers yet unique enough to keep strategy fans entertained. [July 2009, p.88]

An impressive feat, yet still a genre better represented elsewhere. [June 2009, p.90]

A great introduction to RPGs for newcomers. [Oct 2009, p.89]

Joe fans will appreciate the diverse selection of playable characters, at least. [Oct 2009, p.90]

The execution is rather lackluster. [Sept 2009, p.90]

If you're a puzzle fan and haven't played the series before, be sure to check it out. [Sept 2009, p.90]

Nothing can match the joy found in simply picking up a controller and hitting the beach. [Sept 2009, p.88]

A resounding success. [Aug 2009, p.88]

Like a middling baseball team, The Bigs 2 provides a fun diversion for those lazy Sunday afternoons, but it's unlikely to hold your attention all summer. [Aug 2009, p.90]

The only irredeemable part of the game is its storytelling. [Aug 2009, p.89]

The card-based combat system is still fun and requires some good strategy to build a powerful deck, but the 3-D nature of the battle screen limits Mega Man's movement, which makes the fights less exciting. [Aug 2009, p.90]

The card-based combat system is still fun and requires some good strategy to build a powerful deck, but the 3-D nature of the battle screen limits Mega Man's movement, which makes the fights less exciting. [Aug 2009, p.90]

The best pure first-person shooter on the Wii. [July 2009, p.84]

The plot is thoroughly engrossing. [Aug 2009, p.90]

Even hard mode doesn't offer much of a challenge. [Sept 2009, p.90]

This may be the first time in video game history that a licensed DS title far exceeds the movie it's based on. [Sept 2009, p.90]

This may be the first time in video game history that a licensed DS title far exceeds the movie it's based on. [Sept 2009, p.90]

There are deeper DS games than this, but not many that make it so much fun to be the bad guy. [Aug 2009, p.91]

Commanding minions to wreak havoc in a fairy-tale world is just plain fun. [Aug 2009, p.91]

A solid, lasting title that fits perfectly on the DS. [Aug 2009, p.91]

Thankfully, the game can be played cooperatively; while the split screen hampers both your and your friend's field of vision, you'll still have more fun overall if you play with a buddy. [July 2009, p.86]

It doesn't stay interesting for very long. [July 2009, p.88]

Unless you're a Suda51 completist, though, you'll likely find Flower, Sun, and Rain to be little more than an artfully executed curiosity. [Apr 2009, p.84]

It works shockingly well. [July 2009, p.85]

And the most basic element of LEGOs - building things from blocks - is entirely absent. [July 2009, p.86]

Random encounters happen too often, take too long, and involve too much sitting and waiting for the active-time gauge to fill up. [June 2009, p.90]

Good fun; you just have to do some work to get the most enjoyment out of it. [Aug 2009, p.89]

Ultimately enjoyable, with some nice gameplay variety and good sound-alike voice acting. [July 2009, p.85]

Adventure games could get away with cheap trial-and-error challenges 20-odd years ago, but that definitely doesn't wash anymore. [July 2009, p.89]

Don't expect many surprises. [Aug 2009, p.90]

A solid first effort for the new franchise that, while a bit rough in some parts, offers the most well-rounded tennis experience on the Wii. [July 2009, p.88]

Last year's version was phenomenal, but the option to use the Wii MotionPlus accessory makes Tiger Woods PGA Tour 10 the most authentic sports video game I've every played. [July 2009, p.90]

A solid, well-made game that will provide hours of relaxing fun. [July 2009, p.89]

As unlikely as it seems, it's a great combination of cerebral strategy and pure twitch challenge. [July 2009, p.86]

Only the most hardcore of Naruto fans will be truly happy with this one. [July 2009, p.89]

Charming. [July 2009, p.87]

This hard-boiled detective is a bit underdone. [June 2009, p.90]

Fun, mainly because of its emphasis on cooperation. [June 2009, p.89]

What makes the game frustrating is that the viruses appear onscreen randomly and start congealing quickly, so you don't have a lot of time to plan ahead for chaining opportunities--which can be a problem when you're tasked with performing three chains of seven in three minutes. [May 2008, p.88]

A lot of these puzzles are downright cruel. [May 2009, p.89]

Bash Party feels a lot like its predecessor; it's more like an expansion pack than a true sequel. [July 2009, p.87]

The folks at Next Level Games have created an amazing title that has made the 15 years since Super Punch-Out!! quite worthwhile. [June 2009, p.88]

Times are tough, but this is one job offer you should pass up. [June 2009, p.90]

The addition of the Story mode is welcome since it gives the single-player game some longevity, but I can't help but feel that a true sequel to Guilty Gear XX is long overdue. [May 2009, p.91]

You have to take a Zen approach to it; just explore, collect mushrooms and flowers, capture bugs with your wand-turned-net, and let things happen. [June 2009, p.89]

A platforming classic. [May 2009, p.88]

A boring, lifeless, bug-filled title. [July 2009, p.90]

There's sadly little in the way of replay value. [July 2009, p.90]

If you've played a lot of games in this genre, it's refreshing to finally find one that's willing to crack a smile. [May 2009, p.87]

The game's motion controls work great with either the Wii Remote or the Wii Wheel, and are a little more forgiving than in Excite Truck. [May 2009, p.87]

A drab experience that takes little advantage of the DS hardware (menu issues annoy) and rarely rises above the level of sufficiency. [May 2009, p.91]

As you might expect, facing computer-controlled opponents in an RPG-themed board game is a dreadful bore. [May 2009, p.89]

One of the few titles that does minigames right. [May 2009, p.86]

Major Minor's Majestic March certainly isn't the next coming of PaRappa, but young gamers - and the young at heart - should get a kick out of it. [May 2009, p.89]

Wait for Punch-Out!! if you're hankering for some fisticuffs. [May 2009, p.89]

The game as a whole is unsatisfying. [Apr 2009, p.87]

If you liked Cooking Mama, give this one a try. [Apr 2009, p.88]

It may look and - thanks to strong voice acting - sound like a potentially compelling anime series, but as a playable video game, Lux-Pain is a nonstarter. [Apr 2009, p.85]

The gimmick of tilting the Wii Remote like handlebars is as engaging as this game gets. [Apr 2009, p.87]

Broken Sword may be old, but it's still good. [May 2009, p.89]

Portability and touch-screen functionality give the DS game the edge. [Apr 2009, p.84]

Portability and touch-screen functionality give the DS game the edge. [Apr 2009, p.84]

Touch Mechanic's controls work well, but you just can't do enough to the cars. [May 2009, p.91]

It is everything a Pokemon experience should be, and more. [May 2009, p.91]

Clever Puzzle challenges incorporate track building with racing while Platform and Race events test your driving abilities in short, fun bursts. [Apr 2009, p.85]

Frontier isn't for everybody, but it delivers on its promise of providing a deep, engrossing experience while letting you live a relaxing life. [Apr 2009, p.88]

Neither game is particularly great on its own, but the two intersect in clever ways to become much more than the sum of their parts. [Apr 2009, p.83]

As much as I grumble about its flaws, Tierkreis's epic scope and engaging narrative did keep me playing, eager to see what would happen next. [Apr 2009, p.86]

Succeeds because, despite its aesthetic differences from the other games in the series, it captures the great GTA feel. [May 2009, p.90]

The tacked-on story is unnecessary, however, and the music isn't as good as that of the original. [Apr 2009, p.85]

It's hard to enjoy your bouts when your biggest fight is against the controls. [Apr 2009, p.90]

Feels fresh and unique. [Apr 2009, p.89]

Zubo is simply too long, too meandering, and doesn't have any spirit - lifeless jokes and boring enemies turn a promising game into an elaborate chore. [Apr 2009, p.87]

Although the game is unquestionably brutal, the violence is so over-the-top that it's more humorous than gruesome...For any hardcore gamer, this one is not to be missed. [Apr 2009, p.82]

Avalon Code is sort of a mess, but it's an inspired one. [Apr 2009, p.90]

The action does get a bit repetitive after a while, but this is still an enjoyable adventure. [Mar 2009, p.89]

MySims Party offers a god amount of variety. Unfortunately, many of those games aren't all that fun. [Apr 2009, p.87]

If you're looking for an engaging, unique, well-polished take on the world's most famous hedgehog, Sonic and the Black Knight delivers. [Mar 2009, p.88]

Although there is a good number of activities available to you - races, slaloms, search and rescue, etc. - the game as a whole is ultimately on the shallow side. [Mar 2009, p.91]

Despite my disappointment with its lack of progress, MLB 2K9 is a solid game of baseball. [Apr 2009, p.85]

Quite a good value. It's a shame that the game has only pass-the-DS multiplayer, though. [Apr 2009, p.85]

Not everyone will appreciate Legacy of Ys's retro charm, but if you're looking for a solid adventure not bogged down by needless convolution this one fits the bill. [Feb 2009, p.90]