A better attempt at capturing Olympic spirit than the Wii version, but still not meaty enough.

It's a nice little pool game. [Dec 2008, p.99]

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

Worthwhile if you haven't ever played Picdun, just don't expect to feel comfortable with the company. [July 2013, p.87]

It's certainly no Broken Sword. [July 2010, p.87]

A robust package that oozes colour and charm, but lacks the variety necessary to maintain excitement and appeal beyond its dedicated fan base. [Sept 2014, p.88]

If you want an online first person shooter for Wii, you might be better off saving up for Call Of Duty but this isn't bad for the price.

Sonic Unleashed is both one of the best Sonic games we've ever played and one of the dullest. If you can put up with the werehog levels you'll love it.

We were 52% through the single-player game within 45 minutes of starting. [Christmas 2007, p.88]

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 nightmare to get to grips with, but once you do it's a pretty impressive shooter. [Christmas 2010, p.92]

Plagued with camera problems, but it's still a decent adventure for Kingdom Hearts fans.

Too convoluted and generally annoying to be any real fun - it's a competent effort, but there are genuinely better attempts at the genre on the way if you can wait. [Nov 2007, p.89]

It's fairly easy but still makes for a pretty, touching story. [July 2009, p.74]

Lack of tactical options makes you feel powerless. [June 2014, p.76]

Attractive tennis with a Mario twist, but hobbled by hard-to-aim motion controls.

If Cooking Mama 3 were a steak, it'd be a medium-cooked one. It's satisfying enough, but it's certainly not rare and it's not exactly well done.

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

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

If you're after a 'serious' football game on the Wii you could do a heck of a lot worse than FIFA 08. If you had concerns about the controls, don't worry - it works. [Dec 2007, p.82]

Sadly, Children of Mana's extremely repetitive gameplay means that if you're playing for an extended period of time the game's appeal wanes. It all depends on what kind of player you are. [Feb 2007, p.76]

QubicGames has made an average game and ruined thousands of GCSE English essays. Cheers, guys.

A weak hide-and-seek game that's as laborious as it is devoid of fun. [Feb 2009, p.49]

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

Dillon's Rolling Western is expensive but this tower defence game is also one of the best 3D games available in the eShop.

Pick it up if you need a platforming fix. [July 2013, p.87]

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

You'll find the Wii Remote almost perfectly suited to lifting the toilet seat. [Sept 2007, p.86]

A boring old caterpillar rather than a beautiful butterfly - not what we'd hoped for at all. [Nov 2008, p.79]

The Run is really good when the racing is kept simple, but unfortunately it rarely is. Unfortunately, the overall feeling you take away is frustration.

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

Certain sorts of gamer will dig this retro Metroidvania game, but make sure you're one of them before taking a bite. [July 2013, p.87]

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

Not as good as the board game, but a fun alternative. [Christmas 2010, p.85]

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

Attempts to be all games to all parties, but never decides what it wants to be. [Christmas 2013, p.86]

Medicine that most of us can do without. [March 2014, p.82]

Most will find something to like, but it's not even close to the classic it apes. [Apr 2014, p.84]

It's full of bluster, but it's not going to provide hours of friendship. [Dec 2009, p.95]

"Quotation Forthcoming"

It's currently the best racing simulation on the Wii by default but it's a good racer in its own right too. [Nov 2008, p.80]

It looks great, but you'll end up feeling like a mindless zombie playing it. [June 2010, p.96]

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

Fossil League is essentially a Pokemon clone that's pretty decent on the surface but lacks the depth, features and polish of the original monster-battlers. [May 2007, p.85]

One mini-game made us laugh out loud as our cow did an MC Hammer dance. [Jan 2007, p.83]

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

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

Sure, it's a mini-game compilation, but it's as good an example of the genre as we've seen. [Apr 2009, p.84]

If only it had online high-score tables and a few more stages, we might have given it a Gold Award. [Oct 2008, p.96]

If you're going to compete with the likes of Mario and Sonic you need a smart plan. And if you have a smart plan you better make it work. Cookie & Cream is only half way there. [Dec 2007, p.87]

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

There are much better Art Style games. Go for PiCOPiCT or KuBos over this instead. [Aug 2009, p.103]

Mixing old school scrapping with 21st Century sheen, this is a really solid scrapper.

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

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.

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 will only really appeal to you if you're a pinball nut. [Dec 2008, p.100]

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

The nuts and bolts of the game remain exactly the same, but the branching storyline adds a whole new layer of depth. Splinter Cell fans will love this without being hugely surprised by it. [Dec 2006, p.84]

A very clever concept broken by a game that's so linear, you could use it as a ruler. [Feb 2009, p.82]

A perfect, smooth version of a great fighting game, and not much else.

Boasting more Mickey, mileage and morals, this is a big improvement on the first game. Not getting a Wii U this Christmas? This'll fill your Wii slot in style.

It's worth a go. [Christmas 2010, p.80]

This works well as a gateway into Square-Enix games, but experienced RPG fans will tire quickly.

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]

The best adaptation of an animated movie we've seen in a long time. [Sept 2007, p.77]

Enjoyable, old school platforming with a modern twist. You'll need patience though.

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

One of the toughest videogames for some time. [Sept 2007, p.74]

The porting process has made for a disappointing mess. Pray for a patch. [Jan 2013, p.104]

It'd be the finest licensed game ever if it wasn't ruined by the anti-climactic ending and an atrocious camera. Sadly, all the humour in the world can't really fix that. [Christmas 2007, p.70]

Single-player is a bore, but this is thankfully saved by local and online multiplayer. [Feb 2011, p.84]

An undeniably unique concept is all but irretrievably marred by some stern presentation and a lack of basic utilities. [May 2014, p.90]

Hazards are sometimes more Urban Trial and Error, but this is a fun, if slightly shameless, physics-based platformer for £5. Shame it only lasts two hours.

The eShop couldn't have hoped for a more unique interesting title on day one. [Jan 2013, p.106]

Great fun, but too short and challenge mode is too generic to make up for it.

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

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

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

Stylish, vintage puzzling let down slightly by some wonky controls. [Jan 2009, p.96]

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]

If the offline community ever picks up, we'd expect to slap another 20% on that score. Until then, steer clear. [Christmas 2014, p.95]

A nice bit of nostalgia for oldies, but doesn't quite have the same playability these days. [Mar 2010, p.93]

It doesn't bring anything groungbreaking to the genre, but with some neat use of the DS Spectrobes offers a solid and enjoyable adventure if you're itching to catch some critters. [Apr 2007, p.70]

Mechanics get tired quickly, the extra content feels tacked-on and even the best element - its presentation - is short-lived. A disappointment.

Bold, original and bizarre, it's better than we anticipated but ultimately too half-baked to fully endorse. [Dec 2008, p.62]

Too many gimmicks spoil the broth; only the dedicated will reap any rewards. [Sept 2012, p.103]

There is some fun to be had swinging your way through the city and bumping bad guy skulls together; it's just a shame the whole package wasn't stitched together with a little more flair and imagination.

Clearly designed with the hardcore gamer in mind. It's slick, addictive and as close to "cool" as a game can get. [Christmas 2006, p.68]

By adding players, Awakened Shadow's solo campaign has suffered. [Oct 2010, p.88]

Another shining example of how the simplest concept can be the most addictive. [Nov 2008, p.84]

It won't be giving Mario any restless nights, but this is a far better balanced proposition than the 'hog's Wii output and is solid fun throughout.

If you can bear to look at it, you'll enjoy its tile matching, stat-swelling RPG tendencies. [Oct 2009, p.83]

Pricey, given its lack of depth. [Sept 2009, p.95]

The game begins to fall apart as soon as you throw any real criticism at it. [Feb 2008, p.80]

Sega fans will enjoy this solid port but it's far from a smooth ride. If you can stomach the rough edges this has enough individual character to stand alone.

This enhanced version of the eShop gem is best for those who haven't already bought the predecessor. Still a great laugh regardless.

For the first Pro Evo on the DS it's a fantastic achievement. If you're after a portable football fix it's a must-have. [Mar 2007, p.72]