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

Some of the puzzles are a little too trial-and-error, but otherwise the tight action and playful RPG vibe are a delight. [Nov 2010, p.90]

Some situations are frustratingly difficult, but the play control is intuitive and reasonably responsive. [Nov 2003, p.154]

An overall lack of polish and poor enemy design. [Nov 2010, p.91]

From their porch at the River City retirement home, we're sure Crash and the boys would approve. [Sept 2010, p.89]

As an older player with fond memories of early 8- and 16-bit RPGs, I found its nostalgia trip to be well worth taking. But if I were playing it without that past experience, I'm not sure how much I would appreciate its intentionally dated game design. [Nov 2010, p.86]

This latest FIFA [is] one of my favorites. [Nov 2010, p.89]

I'd had my fill of destruction after an hour or two. [Nov 2010, p.87]

A fun little flier that pretty much anyone can get into and even hardcore players will enjoy. [Nov 2010, p.88]

Unlike anything else you've played on Wii. [Nov 2010, p.89]

The new character classes are a blast to play. [Nov 2010, p.91]

Considering how basic Swords is, it would have been better suited to WiiWare; as a full retail release, it's disappointing. [Nov 2010, p.91]

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

Repetitive combat. [Nov 2010, p.91]

There may not be many new ideas in Dawn of Heroes but the hilarious dialogue and wacky adversaries still make for a memorable experience. [Apr 2010, p.89]

If you can pony up for the extra sticks (the game comes with just one), NHL Slapshot is best enjoyed by a group of friends who don't take their hockey too seriously. Hardcore fans of the sport will be better served by NHL 2K11. [Oct 2010, p.89]

Does a decent job of punching monotony in the face. [Nov 2010, p.89]

Web-heads on the move will find this a worthwhile adventure. [Nov 2010, p.90]

Although Metroid: Other M has a few rough spots, it gets the really important stuff right...Fans will likely find bits to bicker about, but overall Other M delivers the goods. [Oct 2010, p.84]

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

I was pleasantly surprised to discover that Guilty Party had some genuinely funny moments. [Oct 2010, p.89]

Although it's the fifth Harvest Moon title for the DS system, not much has changed in Harvest Moon: Grand Bazaar. [Sept 2010, p.89]

Its charming exterior belies a pretty hardcore character-action game. [Oct 2010, p.88]

These mechanics are novel and feel great, but take some practice. [Oct 2010, p.89]

It offers all the depth and authenticity for which the series is known, but makes it more easily digestible. [Sept 2010, p.88]

Despite its flaws, though, I ultimately enjoyed my time with Arc Rise Fantasia. [July 2010, p.84]

Dragon Quest IX is easily the boldest installment of the series's 24-year run. [Aug 2010, p.88]

Tournament of Legends won't immediately appeal to Soulcalibur crowd--the controls won't come naturally, but once you learn the ropes(or lack thereof, given that matches don't take place in a ring)you'll find a challenging, well-balanced game that can be a whole lot of fun with friends. [Aug 2010, p.90]