Original, polished and heaps of fun, this is one of the finest shooters available on the DS.

Classy RPG gaming for a younger crowd. Buy it for your kid brother, then borrow it when no-one's looking. [Nov 2008, p.88]

As freeform a game as you're likely to get, offering depth beyond measure. [Jan 2008, p.80]

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

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.

The best wrestling game on a Nintendo console since the N64 glory days. Impressive.

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.

Fast paced, challenging and totally mental, this is a pumping update of the ancient shooter. [Aug 2008, p.87]

The story is nothing new and the spaceship parts are a bit rubbish, but Lunar Knights is an action-packed quest with plenty of depth and non-stop battling. [Apr 2007, p.86]

This surpasses expectations. It looks great, has fantastic online features and the course editor is brilliant. If only the cars felt a little more like cars. [Oct 2007, p.90]

A classic reworked to its former glory. This works well on othe DS and is great fun, but the silly amount of depth makes it excessively complicated too. [May 2007, p.76]

This is a game that everyone - young and old - can enjoy, even if it lacks the extra pizzazz of Pullblox. [Aug 2012, p.102]

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]

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

It's not very easy to get to grips with but once it clicks it's very difficult to put down. [Sept 2010, p.91]

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

Compulsive to play...Just a shame it's a little short. [July 2009, p.94]

If you like your fighting retro then Ultimate Mortal Kombat is the game for you, and the addition of "Puzzle Kombat" and Wi-Fi combat makes it a great package. [Feb 2008, p.70]

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.

This is one spin-off that actually tries to mix things up a bit. One for pop music fans.

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]

Better than being in the arcades and with more extras than an all-you-can-eat buffet, Ghost Squad gets a high five from us. Future shooters take note: the bar has been set high. [Feb 2008, p.68]

Like a pack of footy stickers, you'll find bits you want and bits you don't. Perhaps not the shiny Nintendo gem we'd hoped for, but a fun return to form.

It's Smash Bros. with a shorter lifespan and less interesting characters, but still fun nonetheless. [Nov 2009, p.72]

The best football game currently on 3DS. [Feb 2012, p.104]

Plays brilliantly, but is slightly hampered by its reliance on the original code. [Feb 2014, p.87]

A desperate struggle for survival makes a smooth transition into a compulsive chase for a high score. [Christmas 2014, p.95]

If there were a little more variety to the gameplay, this would be damn nigh essential. As it is, it's a high-end, polished game that'll crease your chops into an appreciative grin.