It'd be the finest licensed game ever if it wasn't ruined by the anti-climactic ending and an atrocious camera. Sadly, all the humour in the world can't really fix that. [Christmas 2007, p.70]

Single-player is a bore, but this is thankfully saved by local and online multiplayer. [Feb 2011, p.84]

An undeniably unique concept is all but irretrievably marred by some stern presentation and a lack of basic utilities. [May 2014, p.90]

Hazards are sometimes more Urban Trial and Error, but this is a fun, if slightly shameless, physics-based platformer for £5. Shame it only lasts two hours.

The eShop couldn't have hoped for a more unique interesting title on day one. [Jan 2013, p.106]

Great fun, but too short and challenge mode is too generic to make up for it.

Only fun for a quick fix. [July 2008, p.101]

An impressive array of modes let down by fiddly controls and no online option.

As a clone of Elite Beat Agents, this does a half-decent job. [Jan 2011, p.81]

Stylish, vintage puzzling let down slightly by some wonky controls. [Jan 2009, p.96]

It might make the hardcore gamer in us cringe at its mainstream appeal, but that doesn't make it any less enjoyable. [Feb 2008, p.85]

If the offline community ever picks up, we'd expect to slap another 20% on that score. Until then, steer clear. [Christmas 2014, p.95]

A nice bit of nostalgia for oldies, but doesn't quite have the same playability these days. [Mar 2010, p.93]

It doesn't bring anything groungbreaking to the genre, but with some neat use of the DS Spectrobes offers a solid and enjoyable adventure if you're itching to catch some critters. [Apr 2007, p.70]

Mechanics get tired quickly, the extra content feels tacked-on and even the best element - its presentation - is short-lived. A disappointment.

Bold, original and bizarre, it's better than we anticipated but ultimately too half-baked to fully endorse. [Dec 2008, p.62]

Too many gimmicks spoil the broth; only the dedicated will reap any rewards. [Sept 2012, p.103]

There is some fun to be had swinging your way through the city and bumping bad guy skulls together; it's just a shame the whole package wasn't stitched together with a little more flair and imagination.

Clearly designed with the hardcore gamer in mind. It's slick, addictive and as close to "cool" as a game can get. [Christmas 2006, p.68]

By adding players, Awakened Shadow's solo campaign has suffered. [Oct 2010, p.88]

Another shining example of how the simplest concept can be the most addictive. [Nov 2008, p.84]

It won't be giving Mario any restless nights, but this is a far better balanced proposition than the 'hog's Wii output and is solid fun throughout.

If you can bear to look at it, you'll enjoy its tile matching, stat-swelling RPG tendencies. [Oct 2009, p.83]

Pricey, given its lack of depth. [Sept 2009, p.95]

The game begins to fall apart as soon as you throw any real criticism at it. [Feb 2008, p.80]

Sega fans will enjoy this solid port but it's far from a smooth ride. If you can stomach the rough edges this has enough individual character to stand alone.

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

For the first Pro Evo on the DS it's a fantastic achievement. If you're after a portable football fix it's a must-have. [Mar 2007, p.72]