As amazing as Ocarina of Time has always been, it's gotten substantially better on the Nintendo 3DS handheld...In my opinion, Ocarina of Time 3D benefits more from 3D than any other N3DS title so far. [June 2011, p.82]

Within the launch window of the Nintendo 3DS, we've gotten two--Dead or Alive Dimensions and Super Street Fighter IV 3D Edition--and they're the two best games in the handheld's library so far. [May 2011, p.84]

Spongebob Squigglepants might not have the polish of its garlic breathed inspiration, but it's a pretty solid title, even if you're not a SpongeBob fan. [May 2011, p.87]

Still, what makes Virtua Tennis 4 great is the multiplayer. [May 2011, p.88]

If you choose to drudge your way through the story mode, you'll play all 40 games alongside a largely incoherent version of the Rio movie's storyline. [May 2011, p.89]

The gameplay made me really want to like this game, and I can't stress that enough. Unfortunately, everything else just falls flat. [May 2011, p.89]

Ninjago is a satisfying new addition to the LEGO universe. [May 2011, p.88]

Unfortunately this newly christened Nintendo 3DS version of the game falls well short of the original. [May 2011, p.88]

Rabbids Travel in Time 3D plays it simple and safe, relying on its charming presentation to carry the bulk of the weight. [May 2011, p.89]

Punch Time Explosion is not a trendsetter; that's for certain. But with no portable Super Smash Bros. in sight, it's a likeable interpretation that will curb your cravings--or start them anew. [May 2011, p.89]

Even a deity can fall prey to that most pesky of villains: monotony. [May 2011, p.86]

Clearly has some good ideas; it's just too bad that their execution wasn't as good as it should have been. [May 2011, p.86]

Super Street Fighter IV 3D Edition is not only the best Nintendo 3DS launch title; it's simply one of the best fighters I've ever played. [April 2011, p.74]

Ghost Recon: Shadow Wars might not be getting as much attention as some other launch titles, but if you have any interest in strategy or military games, you won't want it to sneak by. [April 2011, p.77]

So EA didn't totally drop the ball; this offering just doesn't live up to the high standards we've come to expect from the Madden name. [April 2011, p.77]

Despite its shortcomings, Ridge Racer 3D is one of the Nintendo 3DS system's meatiest launch titles, and by far the series's best showing on a Nintendo platform. [April 2011, p.78]

But as is, nintendogs + cats is still worth a look by everyone but the most black-hearted animal-haters. [April 2011, p.80]

But as is, nintendogs + cats is still worth a look by everyone but the most black-hearted animal-haters. [April 2011, p.80]

But as is, nintendogs + cats is still worth a look by everyone but the most black-hearted animal-haters. [April 2011, p.80]

Everything's mostly solid from a gameplay standpoint, but touch-screen inputs can be recognized on occasion. [April 2011, p.80]

You could do a lot worse than having Pilotwings Resort be the first game you slide into your brand-new 3DS--just don't expect it to be there a month later. [April 2011, p.82]

The addition of 3D is nice, but those who have already experienced the joys of Rayman 2 can probably move on. The rest of you should take this opportunity to see what you've been missing. [April 2011, p.85]

But instead of controlling just one character on the battlefield, you can switch between up to four combatants as will, which adds strategy and helps keep up the game's pace. [April 2011, p.85]

However, the creative microgames and style of play presented in SpongeBob SquigglePants are delightful additions to the genre. [April 2011, p.85]

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]

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

The background graphics and lighting effects can be impressive--though such work is wasted on mediocre gameplay. [April 2011, p.86]

Even with a lot of areas in need of polish, WWE All Stars isn't a bad game. [April 2011, p.87]