Order of the Phoenix delivers nice graphics and music, and some genuinely fun activities (including a multiplayer mode) but the endless tasks seem more like prepping for O.W.L.S. than playing a game. [Aug 2007, p.84]

The 16 computer-controlled opponents deliver endearing but repetitive quips while using a wide variety of techniques to keep you on your toes. [Aug 2004, p.122]

Not only is Dragon Ball: Advanced Adventure the best Dragon Ball game yet released, it's also an enjoyable, good-looking, technique-filled action game in its own right that's held back only by a misguided shot at diversity an innovation. [May 2006, p.94]

Difficulty issues aside, this is a definite step in the right direction for the Rabbids, and I hope to see them continue this way. [Holiday 2009, p.88]

There's no precise way to target your prey, so shooting a single enemy from a crowd is nearly impossible. [Feb 2003, p.153]

Still, both Worms veterans and newcommers alike should check out Battle Islands; with such little left to expand on, this is probably as good as it's going to get. [Feb 2011, p.87]

ATV Wild Ride starts with an undeniably solid feature set: eight riders and eight ATVs(most of which must be unlocked), single and multiplayer modes, four race styles(World Tour, Quick Race, Freestyle, and Time Trial), 24 tracks styled after locations worldwide, and leaderboards that track your accolades. [Feb 2011, p.87]

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

Still, while Dragon Quests Swords isn't exactly epic, it is entertaining overall. [Mar 2008, p.88]

All ages will get a lot of fun out of [it]. [June 2010, p.88]

Still, the actual act of destroying humans works rather well with the newly implemented motion controls. [Apr 2008, p.88]

More than seven years later, this unexpected DS follow-up doesn't have quite the novelty of its predecessor, but it is one of the better card-battling games out there. [May 2007, p.86]

A solid title with good football sense and strong gameplay. [Oct 2005, p.97]

A solid title. I'm still waiting for the series to live up to the full potential of both the top-class team-up of its stars and the companies behind it, but in the meantime, there's still good fun to be had. [Nov 2009, p.80]

After the releases of LEGO Star Wars and LEGO Indiana Jones, you should know what to expect from LEGO Batman: The Videogame--it's like those games, only with Batman. [Dec 2008, p.98]

Control vehicles from the show in 3-D driving levels. [Feb 2003, p.162]

Play control is very responsive, but unforgiving. [May 2003, p.138]

Complex, but fun. [July 2003, p.147]

The puzzles are incredibly easy at first, but they grow in complexity at a good clip. It's odd, tricky and funny. [Jan 2005, p.140]

The inclusion of traditional 2-D Bomberman is also nice, but if you already have Bomberman DS, there's almost nothing new here. [Jan. 2007, p.108]

Deke moves and a new Game Breaker feature put the focus on finesse. [Dec 2002, p.216]

In stark contrast to its Wii counterpart, Rango for the Nintendo DS is a relatively enticing action-RPG. [April 2011, p.86]

Chatting with characters can get tiresome, too; it's entertaining when they have funny dialogue, but the humor isn't as consistent as I'd like. [Nov 2009, p.89]

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]

Using the Wii remote to look around and shoot is a big improvement that addresses the PSP version's camera issues, and it's an overall better-looking game. [July 2008, p.88]

Whether your knowledge of tennis is limited to Wii Sports or you're a seasoned vet, Top Spin 4's action is satisfying. [April 2011, p.85]

Shadow Assassins is a solid stealth title that can be both fun and frustrating, a mix of truly impressive features and clumsy missteps. [Feb 2009, p.88]

Offering a clever new take on the rhythm genre, Battle of the Bands is probably best described as a musical tug-of-war. [May 2008, p.87]