It's more or less identical to that of the Wii version. [Christmas 2011, p.103]

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

If you're already played it in the Wii version, exploring it on 3DS is both familiar and different. [Jan 2012, p.91]

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

We still balk at the effort here, but this remains a good DS game for under a tenner. [Apr 2010, p.91]

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

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

Forget the license behind it, this is a lovely little 2D brawler. [May 2013, p.79]

A great way to pass a bus journey. [June 2009, p.88]

Less than ideal for RPG newcomers. Charm wins through, but you'll have to be v-e-r-y patient.

CRUSH3D is packed with great ideas, but sadly they aren't executed that well.

It was great back in the day but time hasn't been too kind to Arkanoid. [Nov 2009, p.102]

A good platformer that's far too short and far too expensive for what it offers. [Feb 2011, p.95]

Frenetic and well tailored to the handheld, but lacks story and features.

Takes an old genre and breathes new life into it. Top-down racing hasn't been this fun in ages. [Oct 2009, p.86]

Feels horribly out-of-date. [Feb 2011, p.90]

It's no Chinatown Wars but retro gamers will enjoy spotting the stolen GTA features. [May 2010, p.90]

It's not perfect by any means but it's great to see an original take on a familiar genre. [May 2010, p.83]

Distinctly lacking in character and longevity. [Christmas 2010, p.70]

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

It's no classic, but if you like your puzzles cute and cuddly you could do a lot worse. [July 2010, p.93]

Not an essential purchase, by any means, but definitely one of the better puzzle-related offerings out there for the DS. [Christmas 2008, p.102]

The Munchables is a nifty little game, but it's all over far too quickly for us to recommend it as a must-have title.

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

Among the toughest games on the console and none the worse for it. Want to hear what your own screams sound like? You won't find better on the 3DS.

Slightly more than a re-skin of FIFA 10, but not quite enough to make this definitive. [May 2010, p.84]

This is what you'd get if you crossed "Metroid Prime" with an isometric shooter and a dash of the movie "Aliens." [Jan 2007, p.76]

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

Its measured pace is precisely what makes it such a fresh twist on the shooter. [Apr 2014, p.82]

Not the most original gameplay style but its looks and humour more than compensate.

If the Wii version of Modern Warfare 3 is your only available option, what you get here is a bombastic, if braindead, accomplished shooter with online multiplayer options that stand above those of most other Wii titles. Modern Warfare 3 Wii is an undeniable guilty pleasure both online and off.

It looks good and offers some solid thrills. [July 2010, p.94]

A neat puzzle game with a surprisingly entertaining multiplayer mode. [Christmas 2009, p.101]

Addictive and good for a quick play, but there isn't much to it and the price is too high. [Mar 2011, p.102]

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

Occasional glimpses of Lara magic but her good work is undermined by sloppy development.

While it's not a huge step up from last time, the added modes make it a more complete experience. [Mar 2008, p.72]

It does what it offers as well as you could hope, and it's ideal for anyone who reads in the dark. [Feb 2009, p.84]

A real curio, this is a smart, original title that isn't quite as enjoyable as it wants to be. [July 2009, p.84]

It's daft, clever, simple and cheap. We want to see more DSiWare games like this one. [May 2010, p.90]

As a standalone game, Lego Rock Band is entertaining enough. It's fun for kids and should keep them entertained. When you look at the bigger picture and compare it to other versions of the game however, the complete lack of effort that's gone into making sure the Wii version offers similar value for money is nothing short of disgusting and lazy.

It might be too complicated for a younger audience to enjoy on their own. [Christmas 2007, p.86]

Never have we seen a DS game fail so badly to capture the fun of its Wii sibling. [Christmas 2009, p.92]

The 3D completely nullifies the point of having an option for motion control. [Oct 2012, p.96]

Playing Madden NFL 07 is like when crisp companies started doing foil-wrapped crisps. Although you're promised a new experience, it's pretty much the same thing, though it's still pretty good. [Oct 2006, p.90]

It won't take you long to get through it, but it's a fun, sturdy platformer while it lasts. [Sept 2010, p.90]

About as fresh, innovative and welcome as a "Last of Summer Wine" re-run. [Apr 2009, p.66]

Vintage stuff. [Sept 2009, p.93]

A pleasant update to an NES classic, and one that's well worth a download.

If you peer past the disastrous surface, though, you'll find a game that is of a very high standard indeed. [Dec 2012, p.109]

Increasingly tired tactics. [March 2014, p.84]

One for fans of the genre only. [Jan 2009, p.78]

An accomplished DS game with a great story, if you can deal with the shaky driving sections. [Christmas 2010, p.72]

A deep, engrossing tactical-strategy RPG weighing in with several weeks of play. [Nov 2007, p.93]

It's not a great port and we'd have liked more content, but the quality gameplay shines through.

Surprisingly deep given how in-depth and graphically impressive it is. [Sept 2010, p.93]

It's Metal Slug. Nothing more, nothing less. [Mar 2009, p.84]

The best Tenchu in ages and good fun for the most part but this is a series that badly needs a reinvention. [Mar 2009, p.76]

IE3's mantra seems to be 'more is less'. Less: work for devs, learning for fans and interest for the uninitiated. It works, but is it really what an exciting series needs?

Deeply average action adventuring which is fine for fans but be warned: it's very repetitive. [Sept 2010, p.88]

A fun, but ultimately rather shallow package. [Feb 2014, p.90]

This is an ensemble piece built purely for the ensemble and if you're happy to accept that there's no pretence of there being anything beyond that, you won't just enjoy Project X Zone, you'll love it.

The game's so dark in places, it's almost unplayable if you don't have a lite. [Jan 2009, p.98]

As compelling and solid as "Rival Swords" is, we can't ignore the fact that many people already played and completed it 16 months ago. A GameCube game in Wii's clothing. [May 2007, p.88]

The introduction outstays its welcome, but Puddle flows into a more interesting game than you might expect. [Jan 2013, p.111]

Rotohex isn't quite as enjoyable as the other two Art Style games but that's not to say it isn't a worthy purchase for dedicated puzzle fans in the market for a smart, relaxing title to while away the hours to. [Jan 2009, p.101]

If you can ignore the casual wrapping, there's a pretty good puzzle game to be found here, even if it's not quite as good as Puzzle Quest. [Feb 2009, p.87]

A classic Saito number that is interesting, compelling and inevitably, just a little too odd to recommend to everyone.

It's fun, but for 30 quid, it's no bargain. [Apr 2009, p.87]

The best aspect of the game is the soundtrack. With headphones on you'll be completely immersed. [June 2009, p.87]

Let's face it, there's probably many Wii owners who don't actually use their Wii online and probably don't even know about the Virtual Console service. For these people, this is their first chance to play the Mario games they knew and loved 20 years ago. They're still as good as we remember them...

Lacks the oddball charm of the original. [May 2014, p.81]

It's just great fun. [Christmas 2008, p.101]

Modern Hits' career mode still has more going for it than the previous two handheld outings in the series. [Sept 2009, p.87]

A good start for the series. It's just a shame it looks so shabby and is already out of date.

Pokemon Ranger isn't as deep and involving as the main Pokemon adventures, but as far as spin-offs go this is one of the best. A simple but fun adventure. [Apr 2007, p.85]

It looks, sounds and plays just as it did well over 20 years ago. So it's dated, but fun. [Sept 2009, p.93]

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

A fun Mario sports title and the best looking game on the DS. [Dec 2006, p.80]

This flawed gem could have been a classic to rival the games that inspired it. Like its characters, it's well intentioned, but ultimately commits too many sins.

When it comes to party games or something the whole family can enjoy you could do worse than Kororinpa, but experienced gamers may feel annoyed at the lack of real challenge. [Mar 2007, p.70]

This is no-frills Mario Tennis then, as undiluted and distilled as the series has been perhaps since the Virtual Boy. [June 2012, p.97]

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]

It's as close to the Potter world as you're likely to get in a videogame an dis fun to play too. [Aug 2007, p.74]

The woeful AI and a few clumsy sections detract from what's otherwise a really enjoyable arcade-style experience. But it looks and sounds great and there are enough unlockables to warrant a second and third playthrough.

Role-playing fans will get a good 30 hours of quality gaming out of Magical Starsign. It has its hitches, but if you can work with them there's a great adventure to be had. [Feb 2007, p.66]

Once the training is out of the way, you'll lose yourself for hours on end. [Aug 2007, p.80]

The multiplayer pillar is wobbly, but a lightness of touch elsewhere keeps the game steady. Not a stellar year for Call of Duty, but solid enough. [Jan 2014, p.78]

While it's essentially the same as it ever was, the added bells and whistles make this the best SimCity game on the DS.

A lazy port of a GameCube game. [May 2008, p.72]

Nowhere near classic status, but this is a welcome companion to "Metroid Prime: Corruption." [July 2009, p.78]

A missed opportunity to right the first game's wrongs. A by-the-numbers platforming experience.

A solid strategy offering, but one that's not particularly accessible. [May 2010, p.90]

Rattles off the backboard. [Oct 2010, p.95]

There's not so much replay value but the controls give it a new lease on life. [Christmas 2006, p.92]

This is easily the best version of Ninja Gaiden 3, but it's not quite the action masterpiece that fans have come to expect from the series.

Shinobi won't be to everyone's tastes since we're now in an age where games are expected to be easy enough for everyone. But if you like the idea of a game repeatedly handing your backside to you until you learn the ins and outs, Shinobi will give you many hours of fun.

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