A fun, but ultimately rather shallow package. [Feb 2014, p.90]

This is an ensemble piece built purely for the ensemble and if you're happy to accept that there's no pretence of there being anything beyond that, you won't just enjoy Project X Zone, you'll love it.

The game's so dark in places, it's almost unplayable if you don't have a lite. [Jan 2009, p.98]

As compelling and solid as "Rival Swords" is, we can't ignore the fact that many people already played and completed it 16 months ago. A GameCube game in Wii's clothing. [May 2007, p.88]

The introduction outstays its welcome, but Puddle flows into a more interesting game than you might expect. [Jan 2013, p.111]

Rotohex isn't quite as enjoyable as the other two Art Style games but that's not to say it isn't a worthy purchase for dedicated puzzle fans in the market for a smart, relaxing title to while away the hours to. [Jan 2009, p.101]

If you can ignore the casual wrapping, there's a pretty good puzzle game to be found here, even if it's not quite as good as Puzzle Quest. [Feb 2009, p.87]

A classic Saito number that is interesting, compelling and inevitably, just a little too odd to recommend to everyone.

It's fun, but for 30 quid, it's no bargain. [Apr 2009, p.87]

The best aspect of the game is the soundtrack. With headphones on you'll be completely immersed. [June 2009, p.87]

Let's face it, there's probably many Wii owners who don't actually use their Wii online and probably don't even know about the Virtual Console service. For these people, this is their first chance to play the Mario games they knew and loved 20 years ago. They're still as good as we remember them...

Lacks the oddball charm of the original. [May 2014, p.81]

It's just great fun. [Christmas 2008, p.101]

Modern Hits' career mode still has more going for it than the previous two handheld outings in the series. [Sept 2009, p.87]

A good start for the series. It's just a shame it looks so shabby and is already out of date.

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]

It looks, sounds and plays just as it did well over 20 years ago. So it's dated, but fun. [Sept 2009, p.93]

There have been far worse movie tie-ins in the past. [Sept 2011, p.92]

A fun Mario sports title and the best looking game on the DS. [Dec 2006, p.80]

This flawed gem could have been a classic to rival the games that inspired it. Like its characters, it's well intentioned, but ultimately commits too many sins.

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]

This is no-frills Mario Tennis then, as undiluted and distilled as the series has been perhaps since the Virtual Boy. [June 2012, p.97]

Some will loathe it and some will love it, although you can be sure that the former will be in the vast majority. [May 2008, p.74]

It's as close to the Potter world as you're likely to get in a videogame an dis fun to play too. [Aug 2007, p.74]

The woeful AI and a few clumsy sections detract from what's otherwise a really enjoyable arcade-style experience. But it looks and sounds great and there are enough unlockables to warrant a second and third playthrough.

Role-playing fans will get a good 30 hours of quality gaming out of Magical Starsign. It has its hitches, but if you can work with them there's a great adventure to be had. [Feb 2007, p.66]

Once the training is out of the way, you'll lose yourself for hours on end. [Aug 2007, p.80]

The multiplayer pillar is wobbly, but a lightness of touch elsewhere keeps the game steady. Not a stellar year for Call of Duty, but solid enough. [Jan 2014, p.78]