An astounding return for the prodigal Sun.

At times, it's one of the best-looking games on Wii - it swims in its own painterly style, and the Disney-grade animation lends every motion some real punch. If you look past its shortcomings as an admittedly un-epic platformer, you'll see that Epic Mickey is a deep game with explicit replay value and immense character.

As movie tie-ins go this is a decent effort - but you'd need to have downed your body weight in butter-beer to claim that it didn't need a little more care, attention and (perhaps) experience in its creation.

Won't top the classics or Sonic Adventure, but it's one of Sonic's best 3D outings in a decade.

If not a return to form for Sonic on DS, then it maintains the series' high handheld form.

Black Ops on Wii is a fantastic shooter packed with all the features of its HD brothers, with the only exception being split-screen multiplayer.

Feels like PES 5 updated for Wii. Accept its flaws and it's really enjoyable, especially with a friend.

A sequel done right. It deals with the original's issues and adds features to keep things fresh.

This starts out as an ingenious platformer but samey levels mean it gets stale quickly.

An addictive racer with some nice frills, though all but the most dogged may be driven crazy.

Great for multiplayer, but you'll need to have really liked the original if you're playing solo.

As well-made and puzzle-crammed as the previous Layton games, and it's also the best one yet.

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

A beautiful nostalgia trip that also stands on its own blurry blue legs. Utterly heart-warming.

There's nothing sophisticated under the hood but the choreography is great fun and the music selection is brilliant.

If you're a Spider-Man fan, this is completely essential. If not, it's still worth a look if you want a fun action-adventure game.

Solo players will miss out on a lot. Grab some mates and it's the Wii's best multiplayer game.

A charming game with limited but decent gameplay. [Mar 2010, p.93]

Lots to recommend about this update of the '08 game. Shame there's not more of it though.

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

A great art package for anyone who wants to learn about basic painting techniques.

Less than ideal for RPG newcomers. Charm wins through, but you'll have to be v-e-r-y patient.

Five-a-side is a great addition. Just as well, as the rest is mostly similar to last year's game.

Great execution, but lacking in ideas. Avoid thumb cramp and take your money elsewhere. [June 2010, p.84]

It's a bit user-unfriendly but in terms of features this is easily the greatest Guitar Hero game yet.

Five bland tables with odd art design. It's pinball, and that's about it. Avoid. [Oct 2010, p.95]

Not the most original gameplay style but its looks and humour more than compensate.

It's not quite up there with Prime but this is a great action game with a sensational storyline.