LEGO Batman is lots of fun, especially if you haven't played a LEGO title before. [Dec 2008, p.96]

And although much of the game is played with the control pad and buttons, there are also stylus/touch-screen actions, so be prepared to juggle. [Mar 2008, p.90]

With Gauntlet on the DS, I think they've finally hit the sweet spot--a nice balance of old-school mentality and modern game-design sensibilities. [Holiday 2008, p.82]

It doesn't quite live up to the historic pairing of gaming's two biggest icons, but then again, not much could. [Feb 2008, p.88]

If you can see past its ho-hum looks and you don't mind that this isn't significantly different from the original, the formula still works for puzzle and RPG aficionados alike. [Aug 2010, p.89]

If you've haven't played a Tony Hawk game in a while, this is a decent edition to snatch up. [Jan. 2007, p.110]

LEGO star Wars laid the groundwork for a solid sequel, and LEGO Star Wars II delivers. [Nov. 2006, p.88]

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]

If you manage your play sessions wisely, Resident Evil: The Mercenaries 3D can be entertaining--it is, after all, plain fun to shoot and stab monsters with an array of weapons. [July 2011, p.86]

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

Loads of unlockables and a handful of multiplayer modes round out the respectable package. [Aug 2007, p.88]

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]

Meteos: Disney Magic does more than provide a Mouseketeer-friendly facelift to one of the DS's best puzzle games; thanks to the ability to move blocks horizontally, the sequel has a thoroughly different dynamic than the original block launcher. [Apr 2007, p.85]

More importantly, Cook Off doesn't fix the one glaring flaw of the DS game: There's still no story/career/arcade mode to sink your teeth into--just a bunch of individual recipes. [June 2007, p.104]

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]

Despite some frustratingly expert-level AI in the compute opponents, Open Warfare 2 is one you don't want squirming away from you. [Nov 2007, p.104]

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

It's a winning formula, so familiarity isn't necessarily a bad thing, but even a little gameplay innovation would have been welcome. [Dec 2008, p.98]

The 3D looks great, and the visual special effects that indicate your character's status (stunned, powered up, etc.) are fully implemented, making it much easier to follow the action. [Dec 2011, p.81]

The good news is that Squeak Squad doesn't need a whopping dose of DS innovation or pretty environments to make it enjoyable--it's a big, midly challenging adventure with gobs of gameplay variety and replay value. [Feb. 2007, p.93]

If you have no interest in art or DIY game design, then you should steer clear of DTL, but if you're itching to cook up some digital art, you'll have a blast. [Nov 2007, p.105]

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

The strength of the first "Pokemon Mystery Dungeon" was its in-depth story, and that's true of the second pair of titles as well. [June 2008, p.86]

The traditional controls feel a little more precise than the new touch screen feature, but the touch screen allows for faster response. [Feb 2006, p.99]

The title manages to stay true to the original board game but adds enough to justify a GBA adaptation. [July 2005, p.99]

With more than 70 pick-up-and-play games, this title is bound to have something you'll like. [Nov 2010, p.88]

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]

Spyborgs may not revitalize its genre, but it makes a respectable effort. [Nov 2009, p.79]