Flower, Sun and Rain is an incredibly ambitious release for the DS. Most will find it overly frustrating and just a bit too weird. Some will love it, though.

PDC World Championship Darts 2009 fulfills the brief when it comes to its license but there's little to lighten the tone for those who just want a sociable game of arrows.

Hysteria Hospital is a game that's enjoyable in short bursts, but any prolonged plays quickly leads to a severe case of boredom.

A new made role-player with a strong retro theme, Black Sigil provides plenty of game but doesn't mark out any new territory.

A twisted mix of Tetris and colour matching, Art Style PiCOPiCT provides a complex but intelligent slice of bite-sized DSiWare gaming.

A bland experienced robbed of energy and excitement by identikit missions and limited level design.

Patapon 2 improves on some areas of the classy rhythm-based strategy game, but the new leveling up system is overly complex.

Built on a foundation of hack-n-slash action, Dynasty Warriors: Strikeforce brings new depth to the series thanks in the main to its multiplayer modes.

A simple squad-based touchscreen shooter with the occasional nice touch, Elite Forces: Unit 77 provides a B movie experience.

A remake of an old WarioWare mini-game, Paper Plane is simple, frustrating and almost completely without merit.

Not all the mini-games on offer here are winners, but the structure of 101-in-1 Explosive Megamix not only minimises frustration but spurs you forward too.

A Little Bit of... Dr Mario is a challenging and enjoyable match-four game, but one that's undermined by poor presentation.

Devolving the long-running series in stunning fashion, Dragon Ball Evolution provides neither satisfying fighting nor appealing visuals.

Funky, fresh and funny, Rhythm Heaven Gold transcends the language barrier with its instinctive gameplay and hilarious scenarios.

Despite being a DSiWare launch game, Art Style: AQUITE is a dull puzzler that should have been dumped at sea.

The passing of time has done little to dull this classic adventure. This DS release might just be the best version of Broken Sword: Shadow of the Templars yet

An action-role-player, Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles: Echoes of Time also contains a great multiplayer mode. Only occasional bugs knock off some of the polish.

The speed will impress you, but it's the editing tools that will keep you coming back for more in this impressive DS debut for the hugely addictive - and rewarding - TrackMania franchise.

Fans of the sport will enjoy its demanding handling model, but it leaves something to be desired in terms of energy and thrills.

Resistance: Retribution is just what the doctor ordered - groundbreaking multiplayer, slick visuals, and an action-packed campaign make this one of the most impressive PSP games to date.

An interesting mix of action platformer and match-three, plus a dash of humour, Henry Hatsworth in the Puzzling Adventure is a surprising success.

A pocket rocket that's sumptuous to look at, riotously funny and deeply rewarding. GTA: Chinatown Wars is one of Rockstar's and the DS' best ever.

An outstandingly realized rhythm-based battle system housed in an average adventure, all wrapped up in gorgeous visuals.

Phantasy Star Portable teeters on the edge of being too complicated but its innovative controls ensures the action RPG always stays playable.

While there's some fun to be had with No Gravity: The Plague of Mind, as space combat games go, it becomes repetitive and rather weightless.

Galactrix reaches for the stars, but is grounded due to gameplay dominated by chance, minor control issues, and middling presentation.

An interesting take on the tactical role-playing genre, Blue Dragon Plus isn't quite honed enough to fulfill its potential.

Noticeable control demons are the only thing that prevent this hilarious game from appeal to our better angels.