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

Although Hugo: The Evil Mirror is set up like a puzzle game, there's nothing really puzzling about it. [June 2005, p.98]

The control problems weigh too heavily for the game to be much fun. [Aug 2005, p.84]

Overall, I enjoyed my undersea voyage quite a bit; it may have been short, but it was also very sweet. [April 2011, p.88]

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]

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 graphics are sparse, and long attack animations make control slow to respond, but RPG elements mix well with the action to make a satisfying adventure. [Nov 2003, p.156]

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]

Ultimately, charm and high replayability trump the sometimes-awkward controls. [Aug 2011, p.89]

I can't help but like this two-pack...[but i]t's not $30 worth of fun. [Oct 2010, p.89]

THQ's new WWE game for the DS gets only one thing wrong. Unfortunately, that one thing is pretty important. [Holiday 2008, p.89]

"Super Mario 64 DS" set a high bar for DS-ified N64 classics; sadly, Rayman DS doesn't alter the gameplay, include new worlds, or throw in any surprises. [May 2005, p.90]

The challenging setup, bold graphics, lively characters and fun settings should score a knockout with boxing buffs. [Aug 2002, p.147]

The game could benefit from a multiplayer mode, but the solo action is pretty smashing. [July 2002, p.151]

Fortunately, nifty level-specific gimmicks (a tail hook, wings, ice skates, climbing claws, etc,) and the ability to draw on-the-fly interactive platforms in select parts of each stage keep things interesting, if unspectacular. [Dec 2009, p.83]

As it is, it's a passable diversion that should please TRON fans for a few hours. [Jan 2011, p.85]

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]

In the future, hopefully Eidos's commitment to rejuvenating the series will carry over to the handheld installments, but this uninspired port feels like it belongs to the crumbling franchise of a few years ago rather than the new and improved Legend. [Dec. 2006, p.105]

Gameplay is intense, but the difficulty may be a little high for beginners. [Apr 2005, p.101]

The DS game replaces Wii shakin' with rhythmic touch-screen gestures, but otherwise it's the same characters, songs, and simplicity. [Jan 2008, p.88]

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]

I found the actual play control sloppy, especially playing headers and shooting off a cross. [May 2002, p.132]

A mix of racing genres that add up to less than the sum of their parts. [June 2003, p.138]

When the puzzles get tough, just remember - don't panic! [Sept 2007, p.89]

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

Not even new voiceovers from Sean Astin (Sam) and John Rhys-Davies (Gimli) can salvage this thoroughly regrettable effort. [Nov 2010, p.88]

But the tie-ins and unlockable minigames are not enough to make the game any more entertaining than counting sheep. [Dec 2008, p.94]

A perfect primer for the rest of the Metroid series. [Dec 2004, p.148]