Stop reading and play: you'll have more fun if you don't know what's coming. [Aug 2014, p.68]

A massive, lovingly crafted game that's stuffed with things to do, but the limited GamePad functionality and linear mission design are disappointing.

LEGO Batman is great fun, but it's too easy and too familiar to get really excited about. [Nov 2008, p.92]

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.

Great for multiplayer, but you'll need to have really liked the original if you're playing solo.

Guitar Rock Tour is a great effort. It's a Guitar Hero beater (just about) but with more songs it would have been pretty special.

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

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

Easy to pick up, with enough new stuff to make you think in new ways. [Apr 2011, p.84]

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]

A great art package for anyone who wants to learn about basic painting techniques.

A strange, excellent new take on the genre. [May 2014, p.86]

An enjoyable, idiosyncratic experience. Plus you don't have to ask about their holidays. [Sept 2009, p.92]

It's only very good as opposed to essential. [Mar 2009, p.87]

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]

Just prepare for a sense of incompletion unless you spend around 70 pounds more than the base price. [Jan 2014, p.74]

Some slightly dodgy mechanics aside, this is a truly excellent dungeon crawler.

Great fun while it lasts...it's just a shame that this isn't very long. If you don't mind easy games, go for it. [Dec 2008, p.68]

A large collection of Tetris variations. Some are excellent, some forgettable.

This will impress you if the best FIFA you've played is the Wii or 3DS version, but veterans will note that it's a hollow shell of this year's 360 and PS3 releases.

It's nothing new, but it's still a fun story for less than half the price of the DS version.

It goes without saying that WWE 12 is mainly for diehards who want an update on last year's title. While the gameplay hasn't changed enough for casual fans to update there are enough customisation options to keep fans of the squared circle busy until next year.

Korg M01D achieves what it sets out to, but its insistence on being so precise a simulation closes the door to regular users looking to have some fun. [Jan 2014, p.88]

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

Mobilized is a technically impressive game that should provide you with plenty of entertainment for a while, and there's also the small matter of online multiplayer for up to six players once you're done. There are some annoying control niggles but if you can get over those you should have fun.

Feels like PES 5 updated for Wii. Accept its flaws and it's really enjoyable, especially with a friend.

Sudoku fan? You'll love this with puzzles and a few other nifty features to explore. [Oct 2009, p.87]

Bold, broad and occasionally brilliant - but doesn't quite top Power Paintbrush.