Skyward Sword stands as an ode to a series that has endured all of recent gaming history. It marks the dizzying pinnacle of both the Zelda series and motion-controlled gaming itself. It's a huge accomplishment that, even by Nintendo's own record, stands out as one of their finest.

As one of the most well-rounded, charming and utterly captivating games we've ever played, Twilight Princess is a game that everyone must experience, regardless of gaming preference. [Christmas 2006, p.52]

Simply put, if you've long been dreaming of a game that actually makes the most of the Wii's powerful graphics processor then your dreams have come true. Super Mario Galaxy will not only rock your socks, it will blow your actual feet clean off, leaving you with a set of comedy stumps that you can use to pretend you're a marauding pirate. [December 2007, p.72]

If you loved Galaxy you'll adore this. Yet another dazzling high-water mark in Mario's career. [June 2010, p.75]

Bigger, better and harder than NSMB DS, this is the Mario game we were waiting for. Essential. [Dec 2009, p.96]

Everything you could ever want from a Zelda game and more. [Nov 2007, p.80]

Even looking at it with a cynical eye, it's incredibly hard to fault Brawl. You're going to adore this game. [July 2008, p.62]

The story is deslightful and has plenty of subtle humour all the way through it. [June 2008, p.70]

As clever as it is stylish, as darkly humourous as it is challenging and as infinitely playable as it is addictive, we simply love World Of Goo to pieces because it's everything that a good game should be.

Flipnote Studio is simply essential. It's a superb animation application and it's completely free. All DSi owners should download it.

A beautiful refinement of a great series. Game Freak has surpassed itself - the best Pokemon ever. [Mar 2011, p.87]

A beautiful refinement of a great series. Game Freak has surpassed itself - the best Pokemon ever. [Mar 2011, p.87]

It's the sheer scope of the gameplay that sets this apart from other pretenders. [July 2007, p.91]

The Prime trilogy couldn't have gone out on a higher note. [Nov 2007, p.74]

It's better than "Animal Crossing" and "Harvest Moon" in almost every way, whle also being a completely different kind of game...Barring a few options we'd have liked to see, it's a perfect second life experience. [Oct 2007, p.78]

The most intense gaming experience on the Wii...It will consume you. [July 2007, p.80]

Never have we been so amused, challenged and impressed by a game all at the same time. [Christmas 2007, p.68]

A fantastic racer and the best online Nintendo game ever. [Apr 2008, p.58]

A fantastic music creation tool for DS owners and pro producers alike. [Dec 2008, p.92]

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

Makes the original seem lacking in every department. A lovely, polished party game. [Aug 2009, p.79]

The bargain of the century and a great opportunity to visit a brilliant series. [Sept 2009, p.79]

It may not be too revolutionary but this is by far the biggest, most packed Pokemon yet. [Mar 2010, p.67]

It may not be too revolutionary but this is by far the biggest, most packed Pokemon yet. [Mar 2010, p.67]

One of the best action games ever is now even better. Absolutely essential. [Sept 2011, p.83]

Super Mario 3D Land is superb. The care and attention put into every aspect of it is beyond words and the only real problem point - the difficulty - is blown away by its remarkable post-credits reveal. This is the first truly essential, completely new title for the 3DS.

As beautiful as it is joyous to play, Soul Bubbles really deserves your attention. [June 2008, p.78]

As a remake this is recommended, but as it's a 'new' game in the UK it's essential. [Feb 2009, p.76]