Excellent in so many ways, but falls down hard due to control shortcomings. [Nov 2008, p.82]

A solid strategy title for younger gamers. A little polish wouldn't have hurt though. [Sept 2009, p.82]

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

Ultimately, Lightsaber Duels is only really worth getting for either those who have seen and done everything in The Force Unleashed and crave more Star Wars action or for younger gamers who love the recent Clone Wars cartoons and aren't that interested in the live-action movies.

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

It's fast and daft, but you might as well get the DS game that it's based on. [Feb 2011, p.93]

As a fun way to spend a half an hour it's not bad. [Oct 2010, p.94]

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

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's cheap, it's cheerful and it's relatively compelling. [Jan 2010, p.85]

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

A decent game. [Christmas 2010, p.83]

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

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

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

Fiendishly addictive. [Jan 2008, p.83]

Although the idea is interesting and the thought of being a Pokemon instead of training one is a fun twist, it's a shame the game itself is a bit of a let-down, with repetitive and boring missions. [Dec 2006, p.90]

Multiplayer is where it's at. [Sept 2009, p.95]

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

This mental workout comes highly recommended. [Oct 2009, p.89]

The game is undeniably lovingly made, but it's also disappointing brief. It's - yep - the fastest fun in the west.

Worth a look, so long as you don't mind paying a little extra for a fairly basic idea. [Mar 2011, p.103]

A surprisingly tough game, but if you have the previous installment it's not different enough.

A very accomplished platformer, but one that will only appeal to hardcore gamers who relish retro difficulty levels.

Requires a forgiving gamer to see it from start to end. [March 2014, p.78]

Basic stuff, but if you like solving tangrams it's a good way to get hold of loads of them. [Mar 2011, p.104]

Some great recipes but the experience is marred by fiddly cooking games. [Christmas 2008, p.87]

The 3DS version of Origins has the soul of an outstanding platformer, but the body's been lost in translation. If you really want to enjoy Rayman Origins, if you've any love for the 2D platforming genre at all, respectfully sidestep it on 3DS and invest in the Wii version.

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

It's fun while it lasts but at just four hours long, it's far, far too short. EA, you are a lazy bunch.

Fun, but if you're not obsessed with your heart rate, the original's similar - and cheaper. [Jan 2011, p.78]

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

So familiar it's basically an old friend by now. If you've liked it before, you'll like it now.

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

This is an average-to-good hack and slash that is unfortunately hobbled by some off-the-shelf RPG elements and a well-meaning - if ultimately tiresome - girlfriend management system.

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

Accessible, fun and curiously satisfying, Coaster Crazy Deluxe makes the most of its narrow scope to provide a decent afternoon's entertainment. [Jan 2014, p.83]

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]

Incredible to behold, but unlikely to inspire, Jett Rocket II is an engaging, if slightly wobbly budget treat that's more for the yes than the heart. [Jan 2014, p.89]

It's another decent farming adventure but it's pretty much the same game that Marvelous have been churning out for ten years.

Breaks the recent run of poor movie spin-offs by being thoughtful and fun. [Nov 2007, p.94]

Deep and intriguing, but it's too much of a chore. [June 2007, p.84]

A great game, perfectly converted to the touch screen. We just doubt there's enough here to keep people playing for more than a few hours. [Dec 2006, p.86]

A cash-in that should have been much cheaper, especially when "World Tour" is just over the horizon. [Aug 2008, p.84]

Released somewhat prematurely, LEGO The Hobbit feels like more of a promotional tie-in than a proper standalone game. Still: lots of fun to be had. [June 2014, p.78]

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

The on-rails steering mechanic will be an insult to your gaming ability. [Apr 2008, p.79]

A nostalgic treat for those who owned a C64 but too punishing and dated for young ones. [July 2008, p.82]

Drawn To Life: The Next Chapter just doesn't cut it. It's a bare-bones jumper with some interesting, if flawed, drawing mechanics that just bump it into the 'slightly above average' pile.

Not without its flaws but an impressive shooter given the limitations of the hardware.

A decent game, but samey and too like the first title to be a real must-buy. [Apr 2012, p.98]

While Mouse Attack is a fun, if slightly short-lived, platformer, Kirby has taken a small step backwards after the clever and innovative "Canvas Curse." [July 2007, p.84]

It's not going to change the world but old-school platforming fanatics will find much to enjoy here. Not half bad. [Mar 2009, p.85]

A fine follow-up that does everything the original did and much more besides. [Mar 2010, p.91]

An addictive game let down by a crippling lack of gameplay modes. Shame. [Nov 2009, p.102]

"Quotation Forthcoming"

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.

A bit sloppy, but a fun game for safari-obsessed youngsters and arcade enthusiasts. [Jan 2010, p.74]

A perfectly respectable time-waster. [Sept 2010, p.97]

Cheery and great fun with two players, but the solo experience is all rather limited.

The brutal difficulty level makes it an acquired taste and it may seem unfairly tough. But Ikaruga fans might find it short when they defeat the final fifth level within an hour. Still, for just 500 Points, this is a good option.

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

A decent Mega Man outing, just one that disappoints with its willingness to lazily sit back and join the dots rather than trying to push the DS hardware at all. [Aug 2007, p.78]

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]

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

It's basic but reasonably compelling. [Nov 2009, p.98]

It's basic but reasonably compelling. [Nov 2009, p.98]

Progress can be slow - laborious, even - but you very rarely feel cheated. [June 2008, p.82]

The game's saving grace is that it's good fun in multiplayer, because your friend suffers from the same controller problems you do so it feels even. [Apr 2009, p.86]

As a cheap and fun alternative to Mario Kart, Heracles Chariot Racing has it covered. [Oct 2009, p.88]

The game's 60 levels and randomly-generated daily missions promise some meaty longevity. Nice. [Oct 2012, p.94]

Definitely not for everyone but quirky enough to appeal to some strategy fans. [Aug 2010, p.98]

The same old Cooking Mama. [Feb 2012, p.104]

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

Thoughtful, pretty and just strange enough. [Christmas 2014, p.85]

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

There's not much depth here, but for just 200 Points, this is a decent time waster. [June 2010, p.96]

Probably best left for Zen Pinball diehards and Guardians of the Galaxy fanatics. [Christmas 2014, p.94]

It doesn't do anything so spectacularly well that you must own a copy. [June 2007, p.96]

Perfect fare for public transport. [Oct 2010, p.86]

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

It may well improve your coordination but no more than any other game. [Christmas 2007, p.92]

Worth a go if you fancy something a bit different, but don't expect any huge thrills. [Nov 2008, p.101]

An enjoyable if ugly tower defence game. Fine, but there are better alternatives. [Aug 2010, p.96]

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

You can get more of the same for free online, but this is still a compelling little game. [Christmas 2009, p.101]

This one does have the added feature of posting your high scores to your Facebook or Twitter feed but, let's face it, that's just going to annoy people. [Feb 2011, p.91]

It's fiddly but well-presented and offers plenty of missions to play through. [Feb 2011, p.93]

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?

Inazuma Eleven, then, retains its charm, quirks and problems. There are a few new facets, to be sure, but this is fan service at its most serviceable.

There's already a better air combat game on the Wii in the shape of "Heatseeker," but if you'd rather try something more historical this isn't too bad. [Apr 2007, p.78]

It handles well, it looks decent, but there's not an awful lot for you to do here. [Oct 2010, p.96]

A decent enough compilation. [Oct 2010, p.97]

Underwhelming. [July 2009, p.96]

It gets hard quickly but should keep you entertained. [June 2010, p.97]

Trivia buffs will have a fun time with this one, even if it isn't too different from the original board game. [May 2009, p.87]

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

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