You'll struggle to find a tactical eShop game that offers more bang for your buck. [Aug 2014, p.76]

Good fun but lacking the polish that makes Mario Kart Wii the definitive kart racer. [Mar 2010, p.76]

Look past the tilting troubles and Spin Cycle purifies Curve's original idea with its condensed puzzling. Plenty of plop for your buck, too.

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

How does NST keep Mario/DK feeling so fresh? Yet another clever and expansive puzzle game, if not exactly the most relaxing example of the genre.

A consummate Sonic experience, reminding us exactly why the blue blur was great in the first place - plus, it's got tons of replay value tucked inside. [Oct 2007, p.84]

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

Played with patience and a willingness to learn, this isn't just the most surprising game on Wii U - it's the best.

With six fantasy courses, Mario isn't taking his golf that seriously, but tournaments and challenges ensure there's plenty for serious sports fan to enjoy.

If it was much longer it'd be the best Donkey Kong game ever. Great while it lasts, but way too short! [July 2009, p.82]

A shameless imitation of Castlevania, but it's actually a solid platfomer/RPG. [Sept 2010, p.95]

The mixture of Sega and Sumo should have made for a game that was as accomplished as it was nostalgic. Instead, it's just a bit flat.

Won't top the classics or Sonic Adventure, but it's one of Sonic's best 3D outings in a decade.

A finely honed and perfectly balanced strategy RPG this may be, but it could've been so much more had it made better use of the Wii hardware. [May 2008, p.78]

Hugely addictive, but that price is nothing short of scandalous. [Apr 2010, p.92]

It does as much as it could with a genre that's older than most people reading this. [June 2010, p.96]

A good kart racer with plenty of content. A solid, if inferior, alternative to Mario Kart DS. [Mar 2010, p.84]

With a good story and fantastic visuals, this Dragon Ball game could have been brilliant if it had better controls and combat.

Beneath those cutesy eyes lies the healthy beating heart of a solid adventure game.

There are elements we can't defend, such as the dated visuals, or the limited soundtrack, but taken as a whole, Devil Survivor Overclocked is a huge, ambitious game that works perfectly on its own terms.

The very definition of bitter-sweet, giving with one hand and then taking away with the other. By default it's the best side-scrolling platformer on the 3DS and yes, it's even better than the original New Super Mario Bros. But that came out six years ago now, and in that time we'd really expected the series to have progressed a little further than just a 3D effect and Coin Rush mode.

A great choice to lead the Wii MotionPlus charge, combining summertime fun with great gameplay.

A gorgeous adventure with bags of invention. Behind "Galaxy," this is the second-best platformer on Wii. [Oct 2008, p.74]

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]

The gotta buy 'em all mentality is as ferociously addictive as ever, but the delightful characters deserve a more imaginative, better made game. [Christmas 2012, p.108]

It doesn't pack much of a punch, but this is a beautifully crafted, imaginative platformer.

The kick up the backside the series needed. It's a little low on laughs but great fun nonetheless.

Easy to pick up, with enough new stuff to make you think in new ways. [Apr 2011, p.84]

So it's a slow dance; a gentle sway of steps with the occasional flourish. That can be far more enjoyable than the most energetic experience - but if you're getting things wrong, the wait to get it over with can be excruciating.

A bit boring if you're on your own, but add some friends to the mix and this is a chuckle. [May 2010, p.91]

A really taxing, enjoyable romp that's only let down by some irritating combat.

Matching experimentation with (almost) consistently brilliant gameplay, this is as much a marker for what's to come as it is a truly excellent launch game.

It's a tired cliche, but it's never been more true - if you liked the first game, you should like this too. If you never played the first one, though, this is the better option. [Aug 2007, p.82]

It's all far too familiar. [Dec 2011, p.98]

Despite sometimes feeling like a dry run for LEGO City: Undercover, this is rescued (aptly) by some brilliant heroes and top DC affection.

Slick and well made, but a little too complex for its own good. [Feb 2014, p.83]

It's basic, but a solid puzzler. [June 2009, p.87]

Dull quests make it a step down from the original. [Oct 2010, p.83]

Brown trousers all round, if you don't mind the unwieldy control method. [July 2012, p.102]

Korg M01D achieves what it sets out to, but its insistence on being so precise a simulation closes the door to regular users looking to have some fun. [Jan 2014, p.88]

Simple and unashamedly one-note. [June 2013, p.85]

Kirby goes back to his roots. No strings, no plurality, just ace co-op adventuring.

The Godfather is the perfect example of how Wii controls can make an average game better. It's a shame it doesn't look better, but this is still highly recommended for action fans. [Apr 2007, p.89]

There's so much depth and richness to the experience. [June 2007, p.78]

If you've already got this from the Wii Virtual Console, the 3D doesn't justify the price, but for everyone else this is another ace Kirby game.

A fun little game that will keep you busy for a while. Just don't expect it to throw you any wild surprises, other than the main control system itself. [Christmas 2007, p.85]

A lovable and well-designed puzzle platformer that offers serious value for money. [July 2010, p.91]

It's not as good as its sequel but Pikmin is still a great game and is essential to those who haven't played it.

Lots to recommend about this update of the '08 game. Shame there's not more of it though.

A pleasant surprise, this should appeal to fans of strategy and board games. [Nov 2009, p.104]

It's not much to look at but Reflect Missile is one of the finest DSi games available. [Jan 2010, p.83]

For those who fancy some non-serious gridiron action it's worth a look. [Nov 2009, p.98]

ZombiU will send shivers of fear and excitement up and down your spine in equal measure: it's the perfect showcase for what the Wii U is all about.

The daftest game on WiiWare by far and easily one of the best. Great for the pirce. [Mar 2010, p.92]

It's a bit user-unfriendly but in terms of features this is easily the greatest Guitar Hero game yet.

Simple, solid gameplay. [Aug 2009, p.90]

This feels two decades old and we're not complaining. [Christmas 2013, p.88]

With a few tweaks it could've been a classic. [Jan 2011, p.82]

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

Other than the new controls this is the same as the PS2 and PSP Meltdowns, but when rolling a blob of mercury is as addictive and challenging as this it really doesn't matter. [Apr 2007, p.88]

There's a subtlety of theme and a sense of personality here that is matched by almost nothing else on 3DS. [Oct 2013, p.83]

An entertaining RPG that doesn't have enough depth to make it essential.

The platforming equivalent of rubbing your tummy and patting your head while your childhood enemies tickle your armpits with a dead pigeon. Luigi U is cute, but scattershot in its approach. Mario remains the 2D king... for now.

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 is flaky, but undeniably fun on 3DS. [Feb 2014, p.90]

A 2D platformer with a heavy focus on swearing fairies and religious themes should not be this good. That's the game's last contradiction: it really is.

Green Day fans will adore it, but it's more a song pack than a full band experience.

This game is funny - and we mean genuinely laugh-out-loud hilarious at times. [Christmas 2006, p.90]

If you already own "Madden NFL 07" then for once we do actually think it's worth trading it in because there are so many new features that it's improved in almost every way. [Oct 2007, p.86]

Toki Tori 2 features puzzling of the highest order in a world that could afford to be a little more user-friendly. Be brave and give it a go.

Succeeds in offering something genuinely different, but it's still snooze-inducing.

The relaxed pace is good for your blood pressure but it's not much of a challenge. [Mar 2007, p.78]

Not too user-friendly, but this is a deep and stylish fighter once you get into it.

Though the game varies from too restrictive to too free, it's an excellent little sandbox for learning to draw your favourite Pokémon.

It's great for Hawk's newbies but its stripped down nature won't please veterans who'll want more open worlds to explore. [Christmas 2006, p.86]

There aren't many DS RPG's that play and look this good. The only problem is that it may be too basic for the hardened RPG fans it's aimed at. [May 2009, p.88]

If your family likes sitting around a table playing cards then Jungle Speed is just about worth a pop. [May 2009, p.86]

Spirited, full of life and packed with ideas, this is one-of-a-kind.

If you must have this game, this is the version to get. [July 2010, p.95]

As good as the series has ever been. [Jan 2012, p.82]

MySims Kingdom is all about the experience and it takes you on a charming journey where you get to meet and greet some brilliant characters. Yet, as an adventure, MySims is now in the company of the best that Wii has to offer and it just can't live with the likes of Galaxy and Twilight Princess. Still, provided you have some heart, this Kingdom packs more than enough personality to make it well worth a visit.

Not the most complicated game but it's fun, particularly in multiplayer. [Aug 2010, p.97]

Not as intuitive as Pullblox or Tetris, but Speedthru: Potzols Puzzle is challenging and addictive. Every bit as fun as it is stressful.

A brand new game lovingly crafted in a retro style. [Nov 2009, p.101]

Another addictive Harvest Moon, but we'd like to see a few changes next time around. [Jan 2011, p.74]

Given the extra two years Treyarch had to squeeze every last drop of polish from the Wii, this is underwhelming visually. It looks okay for a Wii game - that's the dreaded caveat - but it's not even up there with Metroid Prime: Corruption. Having said that, Modern Warfare is still an excellent shooter packed with options and it should be a big player online so we can welcome it to the Wii family.

Much better value than the straight NES port. [June 2009, p.88]

Believe it or not, if you have both a Wii and a DS and you're not really bothered about multiplayer action, we'd recommend you pick up the DS version of this instead of the Wii one. [Nov 2009, p.70]

Few thrills, but bags of challenge. [Feb 2014, p.86]

Genius Sonority has looked beyond the waves this time around and what it has found has helped strengthen the good signals we got last time.

A great start to the series - if they're all this good, we'll snap them all up. [Oct 2008, p.92]

Perfect for Phoenix fans who want more cases, but with only four stories you'll be left wanting. It still offers great gameplay, it just doesn't last very long. [Apr 2007, p.82]

Great fun while it lasts...it's just a shame that this isn't very long. If you don't mind easy games, go for it. [Dec 2008, p.68]

The lack of any multiplayer modes is a real shame. [July 2009, p.95]

A cute exterior masks a hardcore heart - it might be brutally hard but it'll have you coming back for more. [Nov 2008, p.94]

Our favourite game on WiiWare. Most full-price games don't entertain us like this one does.

A brilliant adventure whose shortness is its only drawback. Well worth a look.

Professional, fully featured and a tad bodacious, this undoubtedly sets a high bar for fitness games on Wii U.