Breaks the recent run of poor movie spin-offs by being thoughtful and fun. [Nov 2007, p.94]

Deep and intriguing, but it's too much of a chore. [June 2007, p.84]

A great game, perfectly converted to the touch screen. We just doubt there's enough here to keep people playing for more than a few hours. [Dec 2006, p.86]

A cash-in that should have been much cheaper, especially when "World Tour" is just over the horizon. [Aug 2008, p.84]

Released somewhat prematurely, LEGO The Hobbit feels like more of a promotional tie-in than a proper standalone game. Still: lots of fun to be had. [June 2014, p.78]

Great fun for a few hours, but after that you'll have more or less seen it all. [Apr 2011, p.96]

The on-rails steering mechanic will be an insult to your gaming ability. [Apr 2008, p.79]

A nostalgic treat for those who owned a C64 but too punishing and dated for young ones. [July 2008, p.82]

Drawn To Life: The Next Chapter just doesn't cut it. It's a bare-bones jumper with some interesting, if flawed, drawing mechanics that just bump it into the 'slightly above average' pile.

Not without its flaws but an impressive shooter given the limitations of the hardware.

A decent game, but samey and too like the first title to be a real must-buy. [Apr 2012, p.98]

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]

It's not going to change the world but old-school platforming fanatics will find much to enjoy here. Not half bad. [Mar 2009, p.85]

A fine follow-up that does everything the original did and much more besides. [Mar 2010, p.91]

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

"Quotation Forthcoming"

EscapeVektor looks good but lacks charm, and just going up, down, left and right over lines is a little boring. Solid retro gaming, but with a lingering feeling of style over substance.

A bit sloppy, but a fun game for safari-obsessed youngsters and arcade enthusiasts. [Jan 2010, p.74]

A perfectly respectable time-waster. [Sept 2010, p.97]

Cheery and great fun with two players, but the solo experience is all rather limited.

The brutal difficulty level makes it an acquired taste and it may seem unfairly tough. But Ikaruga fans might find it short when they defeat the final fifth level within an hour. Still, for just 500 Points, this is a good option.

Not an awful lot here, but it's funny enough to keep younger gamers playing. [June 2011, p.88]

A decent Mega Man outing, just one that disappoints with its willingness to lazily sit back and join the dots rather than trying to push the DS hardware at all. [Aug 2007, p.78]

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]

A great way to pass a bus journey. [June 2009, p.88]

It's basic but reasonably compelling. [Nov 2009, p.98]

It's basic but reasonably compelling. [Nov 2009, p.98]

Progress can be slow - laborious, even - but you very rarely feel cheated. [June 2008, p.82]