This could be one of those slow-burning games you come back to in between more involving titles. [June 2009, p.81]

When all's said and done, Bash Party is essentially Boom Blox with everything improved and built upon. It's got more levels, more tools, more environments (the underwater and space levels really mess with the physics in an interesting way), more game modes and much more online potential. Simply put, it's essential, even if you have the original.

Yu-Gi-Oh! fans will lap this up, but it's the least beginner-friendly game we've ever played. [May 2009, p.88]

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

The best Punch-Out!! game yet. Accessible for newcomers but a real challenge for experts. [June 2009, p.69]

An original puzzle game with some nice retro touches for Nintendo fans.

Sure, it's a mini-game compilation, but it's as good an example of the genre as we've seen. [Apr 2009, p.84]

A simplistic puzzler with a limited lifespan. [Mar 2010, p.87]

A solid knockabout. [July 2009, p.96]

As a fun way to spend a half an hour it's not bad. [Oct 2010, p.94]

Simple, solid gameplay. [Aug 2009, p.90]

Bland and unimaginative. [July 2009, p.93]

If it was much longer it'd be the best Donkey Kong game ever. Great while it lasts, but way too short! [July 2009, p.82]

A solid game that you'll have fun with. It's just a shame that the slightly annoying controls slightly dampen the experience. [Apr 2009, p.89]

It sounds simple, but in reality, this is really tough. [June 2009, p.88]

Jump, spin platform, jump again, flame baddie, repeat-to-fade. Yes, it's boring stuff. [Aug 2009, p.103]

Just not enough content to warrant a purchase. [July 2009, p.95]

The lack of any multiplayer modes is a real shame. [July 2009, p.95]

The sheer number of characters and fighting styles on offer mean you'll be practicing it for months to come. [Apr 2009, p.87]

It's a fun idea but can be played free online as Broken Picture Telephone. [June 2009, p.89]

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

Reasonably enjoyable while it lasts. [June 2009, p.88]

Like seeing a fantastic movie that only lasts 75 minutes. It's great but over all too quickly.

When it does work, Snapped! is a really fun experience, if a little short. [June 2009, p.87]

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

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

Serious boxing action that isn't spoilt by silly effects. Don King's Boxing is a great option. [Apr 2009, p.68]

Fun in very short bursts, but this is too frustrating and too flawed to be enjoyed for any longer. [June 2009, p.80]