The presentation feels cheap compared to the "Dancing Stage" games, hard mode is ridiculously difficult at times and it's just nowhere near as fun as "Guitar Hero." [Oct 2006, p.78]

A decent remake of a classic platformer, but it's ultimately too hard, too old-fashioned and too short-lived. [Oct 2006, p.72]

A very, very good game, but only for those willing to dedicate a large chunk of their life to it. Hardcore types, basically. [Nov 2006, p.87]

Dull, fuzzy graphics, poor camera control and repetitive gameplay spoil both the single and multiplayer game. It's basically no fun whatsoever. [Christmas 2006, p.98]

A great interpretation of its sport. [Oct 2006, p.86]

The loading times are far snappier. [Feb 2007, p.78]

Cerberus takes a loved franchise and sullies it with a deeply mediocre and uninspiring third-person shooter. [Dec 2006, p.95]

Home console-quality scrapping that doesn't hurt your thumbs. An essential purchase for fight fans. [Sept 2006, p.70]

It's not an incredible game, but one that surprises because it's not completely terrible. [Sept 2006, p.85]

A perfectly OK game, let down by monotony - but with "Syphon Filter" and "Vice City Stories" around, why bother? [Sept 2006, p.82]

As deep as a puddle, but a riot nonetheless. One for when the junior family members need a drubbing. [Sept 2006, p.74]

Initially it's OK, but as the variety of ghouls dries up and the camera becomes more of an issue Monster House slides into the type of mediocrity that games publishers believe that young kids deserve. [Oct 2006, p.87]

It manages to distract you from how pointless it actually is for, ooh, at least half an hour. [July 2008, p.78]

It's just relentless button mashing with no variation. [Oct 2006, p.86]

The controls are a little unresponsive and it all becomes a bit painful after a while. [Sept 2006, p.84]

While the sword-slashing provies a bit of fun, glitchy graphics and repetitive action sever any lasting appeal. [Sept 2006, p.68]

Pure, brilliant fan service - and if you've never sampled the delights of Naruto, this game might even get you into it. A must for fans. [Mar 2007, p.78]

Predictable, weary, soulless, money-for-old-rope fodder. [Sept 2006, p.85]

A quality driving game disguised as child fodder. [Sept 2006, p.84]

A light-hearted but patchy take on RPG free-roaming, with a personality that will suffocate or delight. [Oct 2006, p.84]

Pushes PS2 about as far as a toast making sim, but Iris 2 is an endearing adventure nevertheless. [Oct 2006, p.82]

The comat is smoother, slicker, more responsive, more streamlined, more fun and more exciting than ever, the visuals and voices are of such a high quality, it's like an actual Disney film. [Nov 2006, p.86]

One of the best games ever, with a swathe of excellent online options bolted on for good measure. [Sept 2006, p.56]

A dreadful camera. [Oct 2006, p.86]

DMC3, but easier. If you don't have the original, get it. [Oct 2006, p.87]

There's even bullet time. We kid you not. [Jan 2007, p.84]

Satifactory in plot and longevity, while pleasing to the eye thanks to the 3D game engine. But so what? it's not special. [Sept 2006, p.85]

The game is slow-moving and badly lacks atmosphere. [Mar 2007, p.78]