Quality gameplay, but, heartbreaking though it is, hard to recommend when you can get it far cheaper elsewhere.

You'll find it tough to unlock all 101 games. Not that you'd want to bother because they're so abysmal, not even of the standard of your average Flash game.

EscapeVektor looks good but lacks charm, and just going up, down, left and right over lines is a little boring. Solid retro gaming, but with a lingering feeling of style over substance.

An impressive array of modes let down by fiddly controls and no online option.

A quality collection of mini-games that should appeal more to single-player fans.

An entertaining platformer let down by a silly pay-to-play unlocking system.

With a full Disney wardrobe and iconic film sets, it's a must have for Disney fans.

Bold, broad and occasionally brilliant - but doesn't quite top Power Paintbrush.

Skyward Sword stands as an ode to a series that has endured all of recent gaming history. It marks the dizzying pinnacle of both the Zelda series and motion-controlled gaming itself. It's a huge accomplishment that, even by Nintendo's own record, stands out as one of their finest.

A large collection of Tetris variations. Some are excellent, some forgettable.

There's a certain amount of tension as the clock ticks, but moving the stylus up and down to mow lawns is both fiddly and a bit dull - you really need to keep all three mowers running at once to succeed. Add in a ravenous dog that wants to bite chunks out of your kids and the result is a gruelling, unforgiving... well, chore.

Monotonous enough - and once you've finished that, you go back to the start to begin again as the 'dungeon' recreates itself. Hilariously, there's a second chapter to download, if you haven't had enough already...

So despite all the options - Championship mode, Capture The Flag, four player split screen and a Hot Pursuit mode - the wild handling is a little too much to cope with.

More of the same really. Fans of the previous versions will probably love it but the controls are still suspect.

The horse-averse might want to avoid, but steeple-people will play furlong. [Nov 2011, p.96]

While you can teach an old dog new tricks, it's still a dog. [Nov 2011, p.95]

It gets repetitive, but there's lots to like and plenty of content in here. [Nov 2011, p.95]

The camera may be zoomed in a bit too close for our liking and its grappling hook system may be a bit pants, but Moto eXtreme offers hours of compelling gameplay. [Nov 2011, p.93]

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

Would have been a nice little bonus on its own but the added extras make Four Swords Anniversary Edition a must play for any Zelda fan who owns a 3DS.

It's a tad repetitive, but easily one of the best Alien releases on a Nintendo system.

Great, but with tighter gameplay and proper online multiplayer we'd be smitten.

Plays a good game, but FIFA 11 owners will be annoyed at how similar it is.

This tough-as-nails 2D racer offers countless hours of physics-based fun, especially in chaotic four-player mode.

Disappointing. [Oct 2011, p.97]

The lengthy career mode means you'll get your money's worth, but the iffy putting and lack of characters means this golf game still has a fair way to go (sorry) to become one of the genre's masters. [Oct 2011, p.97]

Decent puzzling in a compelling mystery, - a solid entry in a limited genre.

Packed with fun car chases but let down by an uncomfortable control system.

A fun collection ofmini-games complicated by a pointless gimmick.

A game that has clearly had a lot of time put into it. The handling, the graphics and the general feel of the game are fine. Problem is, the actual game content feels like an afterthought, as if the development studio suddenly thought, "Oooh, we haven't actually got anything for the player to do. Quick, stick a short story in there, put loads of swearing in it and pad it with street races."

It's nothing short of an ingenious set-up and, while there's the odd glitch, in general matches are fast-paced and exciting.

A genre-reviving blaze of wonder, immense scale and smart design. [Sept 2011, p.100]

It's not a terrible game but it's not really impressive in any way whatsoever. [Sept 2011, p.99]

It shows glimmers of fun, but a short story mode and lack of replay factor stifle it. [Sept 2011, p.98]

A compelling and addictive farm-sim with a new weekly market-based twist. [Sept 2011, p.94]

There have been far worse movie tie-ins in the past. [Sept 2011, p.92]

The only thing it has going for it is the controls. [Sept 2011, p.92]

Surprisingly competent. [Sept 2011, p.92]

Pac-Man Tilt is almost good enough to recommend alone. An ace collection. [Sept 2011, p.88]

One of the best action games ever is now even better. Absolutely essential. [Sept 2011, p.83]

A sensational racer, it's far more polished than most full-price racers on Wii. [Aug 2011, p.102]

A real fitness game for men with giant eyebrows and real, angry fists. [Aug 2011, p.100]

Just feels like an unfinished mess that's been rushed to the shops in time for the release of the movie it's based on. [Aug 2011, p.99]

It'll appeal to fans, but this by-the-books platformer takes far too long to warm up. [Aug 2011, p.98]

There's no reason for this to be a 3DS game. [Aug 2011, p.93]

Simple but highly addictive. [Aug 2011, p.92]

Simple fun. [Aug 2011, p.91]

Captain America is similar to the recent Wii Transformers game - it looks like someone was sick on a battlefield and it's too short.

Fun while it lasts, but you can finish the whole game before your bottle of Butterbeer gets flat.

Sadly, this clever take on split-screen shooting just isn't developed enough.

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

Many more hits than misses. Only a must if you need another controller, though. [July 2011, p.94]

It's shorter than we'd like, but completists will get their money's worth. [July 2011, p.92]

A brilliant and bloody rampage through recent Resi lore. High score chasers only. [July 2011, p.82]

A short but quirky little game having a personality crisis. It's fun while it lasts. [July 2011, p.80]

The pacing of the story has a Disney-like quality to it, building moment by moment to the crescendo of its conclusion. It is nothing short of magical.

Shoddily made, uglier than Ugly McUglyson and an incredibly frustrating game. [June 2011, p.102]

As long as you aren't interested in motion controls, it's the best tennis game on Wii. [June 2011, p.100]

A well-executed game that'll certainly keep younger players entertained. [June 2011, p.95]

Sometimes you'll receive a fraction of your rightful score. [June 2011, p.89]

Not an awful lot here, but it's funny enough to keep younger gamers playing. [June 2011, p.88]

DQIX is tighter, but this is still an epic 40-plus hours of classic RPG gaming.

A love letter to Dead Or Alive fans and a dizzying companion piece to SSFIV3D.

More of the same, but with pirates instead of Jedi. Fun for fans of the series.

A nice take on the Pirates films, but it's too simplistic for seasoned gamers.

A fantastic experience from start to finish. It is a game that truly expands what narrative video games can be capable of, and does so with a engrossing story that draws players in until the very end, all six of them.

Decent gameplay let down by a lack of any multiplayer or other modes whatsoever.

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

Tedium for adults and generic distraction for the wee ones. [May 2011, p.103]

Once you've run out of game in Steel Diver, it simply sinks without a trace. [May 2011, p.98]

Superb golf. [May 2011, p.93]

Disappointingly short but it's still one of the most refreshing experiences of 2011. [May 2011, p.90]

A fun game, but one where you'll struggle to get your money's worth. [May 2011, p.88]

Conduit 2 is a huge improvement over the original game. It's still not without its problems, such as its awkward controls and the B-movie production values but it's still well worth a look if you're a fan of first-person shooters.

Tyranna-bore-us Rex. Triceraplops.Velocicraptor. You get the picture.

Basic graphics, basic strategy game. It's not bad, but it's not brilliant either.

Fun and accessible. It's easy to slip into a rut, but there's more there to discover.

A fun platformer, but the repetitive levels and clumsy progress tracking let it down.

A shambles of a port that is an embarrassment to anyone who decided it was ready to be released.

A great platformer over a decade ago, but this is showing its age now.

Awkward to play, hard to look at, difficult to control and socially neutered. We're not sold on Splinter Cell.

An evolution of the LEGO series, but only a tiny one. If you liked or haven't played the others, you'll enjoy this.

The slowest of slow-burners, yet it offers a huge challenge that deserves better and more varied combat and AI.

Lacklustre cats and familiar pooches, but still an engaging and adorable pet sim. [Apr 2011, p.102]

Lacklustre cats and familiar pooches, but still an engaging and adorable pet sim. [Apr 2011, p.102]

Lacklustre cats and familiar pooches, but still an engaging and adorable pet sim. [Apr 2011, p.102]

Neat career mode, but controls are vital in tennis games and this is disappointing. [Apr 2011, p.101]

Great fun for a few hours, but after that you'll have more or less seen it all. [Apr 2011, p.96]

Old flaws remain and no online play, but it's still compulsive and challenging. [Apr 2011, p.92]

A fitting way to end a sensational bunch of games. [Apr 2011, p.91]

Its undeniable charm straddles a proud foundation of good, old-fashioned platformer mechanics. [Apr 2011, p.85]

A surprisingly good instalment. Well worth a look if you see it for 20 quid or so. [Apr 2011, p.90]

The lack of any online features is a crying shame, but for 3D racing it's fantastic. [Apr 2011, p.86]

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

While this looks and feels amazing, there just isn't quite enough of it. [Apr 2011, p.80]

Easily the best fighter game on a Nintendo handheld and a must for fans of the series. [Apr 2011, p.75]

As a clone of Elite Beat Agents, this does a half-decent job. [Jan 2011, p.81]

A mindless, repetitive shell of a game, it's an insult to World War 2's tactical combat. [Jan 2011, p.92]