It should have been so good, but it's been rushed to the shelves too early. What a pity. [Aug 2008, p.86]

This feels more like Guitar Hero Lite than a proper instalment in the classic rhythm action series. [Sept 2008, p.78]

Seriously lacking in key areas and too pricey - EA should have skipped this and gone straight to "Rock Band 2" instead. [Nov 2008, p.98]

Pointless. [Aug 2008, p.103]

Fast paced, challenging and totally mental, this is a pumping update of the ancient shooter. [Aug 2008, p.87]

It's simple, feature-light and there's no variety in here ("Tetris DS" is much better value), but for a budget price it's not a bad stop-gap game. [Aug 2008, p.101]

For only 700 points (about a fiver) it's a fun diversion. [Sept 2008, p.101]

As beautiful as it is joyous to play, Soul Bubbles really deserves your attention. [June 2008, p.78]

Basically rhythm action classic "Elite Beat Agents" with Looney Tunes characters. [Sept 2008, p.99]

Even as rabid Pokemon fans we're really struggling to see the point of My Pokemon Ranch. [Aug 2008, p.103]

Sorry, Sega, but your luck with movie licenses just isn't getting any better. [Sept 2008, p.101]

It's utterly boring. [Aug 2008, p.101]

It doesn't change the LEGO forumla but with great movie moments and loads of genuine-if-simple fun, it's still a good little game. [July 2008, p.74]

A brilliantly tongue in cheek take on the first three movies. [Aug 2008, p.100]

A bland, lackluster shooter. [Christmas 2009, p.102]

It's perhaps a little easy for experienced gamers, but younger players should have a good time playing it. [July 2008, p.103]

Bakushow is the very definition of a cheap and cheerful game - perfect for those whose wit is as sharp as their stylus. [Sept 2008, p.96]

The game's instant appeal fades quickly. It's cheap but not particularly cheerful. [July 2008, p.86]

A great puzzler and the sort of title we'd like to see more of on WiiWare. [July 2008, p.83]

Poor value for money. [May 2009, p.87]

Assuming you can afford it, Wii Fit is a great way to stay in shape. The Balance Board is top-notch technology and as a package the whole thing works tremendously well. [May 2008, p.66]

Only fun for a quick fix. [July 2008, p.101]

It's all a bit drab thanks and not much fun at all. [Sept 2008, p.98]

Quite why they didn't simply make a new Myst specifically for the DS is the real mystery. [Feb 2008, p.84]

Too basic for single-player gaming and too expensive for multiplayer gaming. [June 2008, p.86]

Genuinely good controls aren't quite enough to hide what is an average game. [July 2008, p.94]

The further you delve into the game's intricacies, the richer the experience. [July 2008, p.70]

A joyous little platformer that show how WiiWare should be done, but it's all over too soon. [July 2008, p.80]

A fun quiz game that does exactly what it says on the tin and is good value for the money. [July 2008, p.87]

It could do with a little bit more depth but it's simple, it's great fun and it's good value for money. [July 2008, p.93]

Great fun for pretty much everyone, hardcore and casual gamers included. [July 2008, p.88]

An option for an on-screen keyboard would have been welcome. [Feb 2010, p.83]

How Sega thinks it can get away with this utter detritus is beyond us. [July 2008, p.101]

Shallow, repetitive and just plain odd, Harvest Fishing is definitely a catch and release. [July 2008, p.89]

A fantastic racer and the best online Nintendo game ever. [Apr 2008, p.58]

A highly original RPG that oozes class through the screens and speakers. The unique battle system is a great idea, despite being let down occasionally by iffy controls. [May 2008, p.87]

If you must play Battle of the Bands then rent it - you'll be finished with it after a day. [July 2008, p.79]

No, it's not that much different from last time, but that doesn't stop it being just as much fun. Definitely worth a look. [Aug 2008, p.94]

No, it's not that much different from last time, but that doesn't stop it being just as much fun. Definitely worth a look. [Aug 2008, p.94]

The story is deslightful and has plenty of subtle humour all the way through it. [June 2008, p.70]

If you're after more than ten minutes of distraction, look somewhere else. [May 2008, p.90]

It's a neat cocktail of Castlevania and Metroid - and yes, we realise just how absurd that sounds. [Sept 2008, p.84]

It tries to be different but falls flat on its face. It's repetitive, dull and we doubt that you'd see out the first hour. Avoid. [Sept 2008, p.93]

It's utterly silly, cheesy as hell and only really worth getting for a bit of a laugh with your horror fan friends, yes, but even so it's still alright. [Dec 2008, p.97]

Opoona has a great deal of potential, but it's too frustrating to properly recommend. A missed opportunity. [Aug 2008, p.96]

A flawed but very impressive romp that really puts the DS through its paces. [July 2008, p.78]

This is, in most areas, a brilliant Worms game with great gameplay mechanics, new weapons and nice visuals. But without online it's simply inferior to its DS counterparts. [Apr 2008, p.86]

This has overtaken "Wii Sports" as our favourite tennis experience on the Wii. It's great fun even if you're not a Sega fan, but the lack of online is an insult to Wii gamers. [Apr 2008, p.70]

Easily the best football game on a Nintendo system. It takes a while to get used to the new controls but once you get your head round them, they become second nature. [Mar 2008, p.58]

A mixed bag mangled by repetitive combat and a magic system that could have used a little more thought. But behind its failings is a story that is worth sitting through. [Apr 2008, p.66]

This has two perfect ports, both of which are fun, but a new game would have been much better. [May 2008, p.88]

Even looking at it with a cynical eye, it's incredibly hard to fault Brawl. You're going to adore this game. [July 2008, p.62]

The DS once again proves the perfect platform for the real time strategy genre. [Sept 2007, p.88]

Playing the same six mini-games 11 times isn't even remotely enjoyable, especially when you're paying 5 quid per mini-game. [May 2008, p.92]

Some will loathe it and some will love it, although you can be sure that the former will be in the vast majority. [May 2008, p.74]

The unfortunate fact is that Bubble Bobble has been done too many times before. Yes, it's playable and challenging, but it's also old and far too simplistic for hte modern gaming era. [Mar 2007, p.77]

We're putting our foot down. Please Sega, no more 10 year old ports. [Apr 2008, p.81]

Sleuthing is largely irrelevant as the characters keel over whatever you do. [Mar 2008, p.75]

Awful, just awful. It's a dirty, cheap, slapped-together cash-in title that's not woth the round plastic disc it comes on. [Apr 2008, p.92]

A simple but fun on-rails slasher. [May 2008, p.84]

As great as it is, we can't believe we've waited two years for this. [June 2008, p.80]

This offers some very poor football action with frustrating, nonsensical gameplay and awful visuals. [May 2008, p.94]

There are a few unnecessary tweaks but they don't ruin the challenging old-school platform action. We'd wait to see if the NES version arrives on the Virtual Console though. [Mar 2007, p.88]

The surprise smash hit of the winter? We hope so, as this puzzler is one of the console's very best games. [Dec 2008, p.78]

Impressive in some places, but downright clumsy and unpolished in others. Proof that trying to squeez a 'big' console game onto the DS isn't always gonig to work. [Apr 2008, p.91]

The definitive horse game out there, not that that's a hard claim considering the competition. Still, those with a love of equine action will be more than happy with what it offers. [Feb 2008, p.86]

The classic mode is still decent, but shoddy visuals, no online mode and a basic quest give this a budget feel. [Apr 2008, p.90]

It's still worth considering even if you played it on the Wii first time around. [Mar 2008, p.74]

Its style and sense of humour turn a simple slash 'em up into something genuinely enjoyable. [Mar 2008, p.64]

As freeform a game as you're likely to get, offering depth beyond measure. [Jan 2008, p.80]

A deep, fulfilling and rewarding strategy epic. [Mar 2008, p.80]

Samurai Warriors will hurt you in ways that you've never been hurt before. [Apr 2008, p.80]

Visually, it's a horrid mess of jagged polygons and smeared textures. [Apr 2008, p.76]

You'll often have to tediously meander through the game's various locations. [June 2008, p.88]

A surprisingly fun effort, but it's just not as solid as it should be (the controls in particular) and the overly complex mechanics might put the more casual Sonic fans off. [Mar 2008, p.84]

A few niggling control issues aside, Journey of Dreams is an enjoyable adventure. [Feb 2008, p.82]

A better single-player game but the controls, lack of online and similarity to the last game docks its points. [Aug 2008, p.90]

The Wii Remote hasn't been used well here and it's trickier than playing it for real. And it's Jenga - do we really need this? [Apr 2008, p.88]

It's like a compilation of gaming's worst moments, wrapped up in a film license. [Feb 2008, p.20]

Good fun for a couple of hours, but then its lack of depth starts to show through. [June 2008, p.85]

It might make the hardcore gamer in us cringe at its mainstream appeal, but that doesn't make it any less enjoyable. [Feb 2008, p.85]

There's no fighting game quite like Dragon Ball Z, and BT3 plays brilliantly. [Feb 2008, p.78]

Ridiculously addictive. [May 2008, p.82]

Better than being in the arcades and with more extras than an all-you-can-eat buffet, Ghost Squad gets a high five from us. Future shooters take note: the bar has been set high. [Feb 2008, p.68]

A mindless slog that not even devoted fans will play through. [Oct 2008, p.98]

The disappointing lack of multiplayer modes aside, this is almost the perfect strategy package. [Feb 2008, p.62]

Fiendishly addictive. [Jan 2008, p.83]

It's a tough game but for all the wrong reasons. For Trauma Center die-hards only.

Link up with other DS owners and this is essential. [Jan 2008, p.88]

If you plan on getting more Zapper games though, it's worth the plunge. [Jan 2008, p.72]

If you're the sort who prefers single-player adventures though, this isn't the game for you. [Christmas 2007, p.76]

It's as playalbe as ever, but it's also just as limited. [Nov 2007, p.86]

So basic and cut-down, THQ might as well have called it "My First SmackDown." [Christmas 2007, p.90]

As a true Resident Evil game it'll disappoint but as a lightgun game with depth and atmosphere, it's a great package. [Jan 2008, p.66]

Anniversary is the best game in the series by far. [Christmas 2007, p.72]

There's a lightweight, throwaway feel to the racer. Still, it fills a gap in the Wii racer genre. [Jan 2008, p.74]

It has its annoyances, but this is a consummate party game package that everyone can enjoy. [Jan 2008, p.90]

There is simply no excuse for the moronic squad members who appear to have hopped into Medal of Honor from the nearest pond. [Feb 2008, p.72]