There's a subtlety of theme and a sense of personality here that is matched by almost nothing else on 3DS. [Oct 2013, p.83]

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

The platforming equivalent of rubbing your tummy and patting your head while your childhood enemies tickle your armpits with a dead pigeon. Luigi U is cute, but scattershot in its approach. Mario remains the 2D king... for now.

A mixed bag mangled by repetitive combat and a magic system that could have used a little more thought. But behind its failings is a story that is worth sitting through. [Apr 2008, p.66]

This is flaky, but undeniably fun on 3DS. [Feb 2014, p.90]

A 2D platformer with a heavy focus on swearing fairies and religious themes should not be this good. That's the game's last contradiction: it really is.

Green Day fans will adore it, but it's more a song pack than a full band experience.

This game is funny - and we mean genuinely laugh-out-loud hilarious at times. [Christmas 2006, p.90]

If you already own "Madden NFL 07" then for once we do actually think it's worth trading it in because there are so many new features that it's improved in almost every way. [Oct 2007, p.86]

Toki Tori 2 features puzzling of the highest order in a world that could afford to be a little more user-friendly. Be brave and give it a go.

Succeeds in offering something genuinely different, but it's still snooze-inducing.

The relaxed pace is good for your blood pressure but it's not much of a challenge. [Mar 2007, p.78]

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

Though the game varies from too restrictive to too free, it's an excellent little sandbox for learning to draw your favourite Pokémon.

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]

There aren't many DS RPG's that play and look this good. The only problem is that it may be too basic for the hardened RPG fans it's aimed at. [May 2009, p.88]

If your family likes sitting around a table playing cards then Jungle Speed is just about worth a pop. [May 2009, p.86]

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

If you must have this game, this is the version to get. [July 2010, p.95]

As good as the series has ever been. [Jan 2012, p.82]

MySims Kingdom is all about the experience and it takes you on a charming journey where you get to meet and greet some brilliant characters. Yet, as an adventure, MySims is now in the company of the best that Wii has to offer and it just can't live with the likes of Galaxy and Twilight Princess. Still, provided you have some heart, this Kingdom packs more than enough personality to make it well worth a visit.

Not the most complicated game but it's fun, particularly in multiplayer. [Aug 2010, p.97]

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

A brand new game lovingly crafted in a retro style. [Nov 2009, p.101]

Another addictive Harvest Moon, but we'd like to see a few changes next time around. [Jan 2011, p.74]

Given the extra two years Treyarch had to squeeze every last drop of polish from the Wii, this is underwhelming visually. It looks okay for a Wii game - that's the dreaded caveat - but it's not even up there with Metroid Prime: Corruption. Having said that, Modern Warfare is still an excellent shooter packed with options and it should be a big player online so we can welcome it to the Wii family.

Much better value than the straight NES port. [June 2009, p.88]

Believe it or not, if you have both a Wii and a DS and you're not really bothered about multiplayer action, we'd recommend you pick up the DS version of this instead of the Wii one. [Nov 2009, p.70]