A deep, thought-provoking title, but be warned: it's very peculiar and very slow-paced. [May 2009, p.75]

Superb hand-drawn graphics Great voice acting Hint mode is a nice touch New scenes and puzzles.

This works well as a gateway into Square-Enix games, but experienced RPG fans will tire quickly.

Works well as a gateway into Square-Enix games, but experienced RPG fans will tire quickly. [May 2009, p.78]

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

The ultimate Pokemon game, but only because it's a niftier update of Diamond and Pearl. [June 2009, p.72]

From time to time a game really creeps out of nowhere and takes you by surprise. A handheld version of a cult PC game, Trackmania is one such gem. [Dec 2008, p.96]

Staggering depth. [Apr 2010, p.80]

If only EA had pushed the bizarreness boat out a little further. Still, this is a fun little curio.

There aren't many DS RPG's that play and look this good. The only problem is that it may be too basic for the hardened RPG fans it's aimed at. [May 2009, p.88]

Vast, visually stunning and every bit as good as any other GTA. And that's no mean feat.

The game's saving grace is that it's good fun in multiplayer, because your friend suffers from the same controller problems you do so it feels even. [Apr 2009, p.86]

This is how yearly updates always be handled. [Apr 2009, p.64]

Some decent ideas then, but poorly executed. [Oct 2008, p.97]

Despite being scaled down to fit on the handheld, this is another fine addition to the DS's huge RPG roster.

Compulsive to play...Just a shame it's a little short. [July 2009, p.94]

Classy RPG gaming for a younger crowd. Buy it for your kid brother, then borrow it when no-one's looking. [Nov 2008, p.88]

Great fun in short bursts, MadWorld is a quality title with buckets of gore, style and humour.

It's not perfect by any means but it's great to see an original take on a familiar genre. [May 2010, p.83]

A clever puzzler. [Christmas 2008, p.99]

If you've played more than a couple of games in your life you'll breeze through this without any hassle. [May 2009, p.88]

Trivia buffs will have a fun time with this one, even if it isn't too different from the original board game. [May 2009, p.87]

It's not as good as its sequel but Pikmin is still a great game and is essential to those who haven't played it.

Attractive tennis with a Mario twist, but hobbled by hard-to-aim motion controls.

It looks, sounds and plays just as it did well over 20 years ago. So it's dated, but fun. [Sept 2009, p.93]

Once again Sega comes so close to getting it right - and then ruins it with another gimmick.

Not a bad update, but fairly pointless. Shaun White Snowboarding does all this with far more flair and panache. [Mar 2009, p.62]

A real let-down. There are some great ideas in here but they're just not executed very well. Stick to "Resident Evil 4."