It'd have a Gold Award but for the camera. That aside, it's pretty wonderful. [Dec 2008, p.75]

A great puzzler and the sort of title we'd like to see more of on WiiWare. [July 2008, p.83]

Jam Sessions offers a toy for wannabe guitarists who don't have time to learn. [Oct 2007, p.87]

Regardless of how much polish Decades has over its predecessor, the fact remains that the DS game will never be more than a simulation of a simulation; a short-term novelty that just makes you wish you were playing the real Guitar Hero games instead.

The best dedicated golf game on the Wii so far. [June 2007, p.82]

An interesting game that gets better the more you practice at it. [Jan 2010, p.85]

A massive disappointment. Play with the analogue stick and it's a great golf game, but try to use the Remote and you're in for a rough ride. [Apr 2007, p.83]

Lacklustre cats and familiar pooches, but still an engaging and adorable pet sim. [Apr 2011, p.102]

Ridiculously addictive. [May 2008, p.82]

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.

Feels half-finished. [July 2009, p.87]

Get two people together and it's damn good fun! [June 2007, p.90]

It's certainly not the most subtle game in the world but if you're old enough to play it Scarface is a joy. It's a shame it looks like it was made five years ago, though. [Aug 2007, p.84]

With a bit more to it we'd have no issues giving this a Gold Award. As it is, it's great fun but far too short. [Oct 2008, p.84]

This is a cut above most monster collection games, but won't change the world. [Oct 2009, p.80]

Worth a few hours of uncynical fun. [Christmas 2014, p.92]

Lacklustre cats and familiar pooches, but still an engaging and adorable pet sim. [Apr 2011, p.102]

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]

A brilliant idea, handled carelessly. Some of these oldies are far from golden, but with some fine-tuning, a sequel would be very welcome indeed.

This has overtaken "Wii Sports" as our favourite tennis experience on the Wii. It's great fun even if you're not a Sega fan, but the lack of online is an insult to Wii gamers. [Apr 2008, p.70]

Despite its potential, the Starter Pack feels a little limited. That said, four solid games is not to be sniffed at and we imagine there's far more to come.

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

Go for Starship Patrol instead. [Sept 2010, p.97]

Zen Pinball remains top of the tables in this most recent iteration - it's just a shame that it's such an effort to get into playing the thing.

Lacklustre cats and familiar pooches, but still an engaging and adorable pet sim. [Apr 2011, p.102]

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

Accessible, rewarding and rammed with action - but only if you're playing with friends.

Nano Assault isn't awful but flying around the beautiful Nano cosmos is nowhere near as thrilling as it should be. [Jan 2013, p.111]