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

One for very drawn out periods spent in confined spaces with family. [Christmas 2009, p.98]

A load of old (tennis) balls. [May 2013, p.87]

Top marks for effort, but Art Style: KuBos does isometric platforming better. [July 2010, p.94]

One of the funniest, most interesting games on 3DS, but also one of the most bloated. There's nothing else like it, which is both to its credit and its detriment. [Apr 2014, p.81]

The lengthy career mode means you'll get your money's worth, but the iffy putting and lack of characters means this golf game still has a fair way to go (sorry) to become one of the genre's masters. [Oct 2011, p.97]

It's a pity Capcom hasn't optimised this for Wii, but this is a great chance to get reacquainted. [Jan 2010, p.70]

While far from perfect, there are more than enough ideas here for Upper Byte to build into something special. For the time being, wait for an eShop sale. [Apr 2014, p.80]

The fourth Micro Machines game does the franchise proud with a host of cars, some very inventive tracks and multiplayer gameplay more addictive than chocolate milk. [Nov 2006, p.80]

Although the idea is interesting and the thought of being a Pokemon instead of training one is a fun twist, it's a shame the game itself is a bit of a let-down, with repetitive and boring missions. [Dec 2006, p.90]

A group of friends can still have fun with it, but it's just too similar to previous versions. [Aug 2007, p.88]

It's 30 pounds. THIRTY! The equivalent package is under 2 quid on a phone. Need we say more? [Dec 2012, p.102]

Ideal if you want to have the whole family crowded around the telly this Christmas. [Christmas 2010, p.73]

The boring combat and daft plot mean you're unlikely to keep playing. [Christmas 2011, p.103]

This mental workout comes highly recommended. [Oct 2009, p.89]

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

Obviously intended for young gamers, and that's exactly who'll get the most out of this. Everyone else will get bored quickly.

Though the tempo is rather tricky, Fun Unit's offering takes the cube route to a decent eShop game. [June 2014, p.89]

Incredible to behold, but unlikely to inspire, Jett Rocket II is an engaging, if slightly wobbly budget treat that's more for the yes than the heart. [Jan 2014, p.89]

The controls are fiddly and the game feels deeply unappealing. [Oct 2009, p.84]

For a kids' game, Travel In Time is horrible at guiding the player. It's all over the place.

Never mind the uncomfortably dubious gender politics, the biggest offence here is the inability to capitalise on rock-solid action foundations.

Fun while it lasts, which isn't very long. [May 2013, p.86]

There are a few unnecessary tweaks but they don't ruin the challenging old-school platform action. We'd wait to see if the NES version arrives on the Virtual Console though. [Mar 2007, p.88]

Exactly the sort of game that should ensure the Wii continues to thrive. It's easy to get used to, has a perfect difficulty curve and is pure fun throughout. An explosive success. [Apr 2007, p.64]

Brief, ill conceived and convoluted. DSiWare remains barren for shooter fans. [July 2010, p.93]

It's technically impressive(ish), but not as fun or funny as the Wii U game. Younger gamers who haven't played GTA will still enjoy it, though.

Cuter than a puppy knitting a little scarf, but very frustrating in some key areas. [May 2012, p.98]