The most realistic football game for the Wii is let down by poor graphics and limited improvements to last year’s version. The Good Complex but rewarding remote and nunchuk controls   Realistic and challenging AI. The Bad Terrible stadium and crowd graphics   Very few new features in game modes   Steep learning curve for [...]

The most realistic football game for the Wii is let down by poor graphics and limited improvements to last year’s version. The Good Complex but rewarding remote and nunchuk controls   Realistic and challenging AI. The Bad Terrible stadium and crowd graphics   Very few new features in game modes   Steep learning curve for [...]

Poor pacing almost derails this imaginative platformer, but a variety of clever puzzles in the second half of the game make it worth sticking with to the end. The Good Hopping on shadows forces you to view the world in new ways   Clever puzzles make excellent use of the core mechanics   Rousing boss [...]

No matter how many parties you have going on on your Wii already, this is one that you don’t want to miss. The Good Huge variety of games that hit more than they miss   Several interesting modes   Charming visual style   Some fun and unique games that focus on the Wii Remote. The [...]

Sonic Colours offers a mix of 3D action and classic Sonic side-scrolling with dazzling visuals and exhilarating platforming. The Good Creative, varied level design   Striking visuals   Fast, exhilarating platforming. The Bad Repetitive boss fights   Weak co-op. After the faithful but inconsistent first episode of Sonic the Hedgehog 4, Sonic Colours is a [...]

The brash trivia franchise returns to the stage for a very successful new outing. The Video Review Chris Watters tests his knowledge in his video review for You Don’t Know Jack! Watch It Watch HD 520p The Good Witty writing is often laugh-out-loud funny   Lively format keeps things moving   Novel wrinkles spice things [...]

De Blob 2 has an infectious feel-good vibe, but some frustrations cramp this platformer’s funky style. The Video Review Carolyn Petit splashes some color on Prisma City in this video review for de Blob 2. Watch It Watch HD 520p The Good Restoring color to the world is rewarding   Great visuals and music create [...]

Tiger Woods 12 for the Wii remains the golf sim of choice for motion-controller fans because of its accurate swing mechanics and the addition of the legendary Masters. The Good Addition of the Masters gives more focus to career play   Useful caddie feature   Good range of courses   MotionPlus controls are accurate and [...]

This huge, time trial-based driving game is let down by budget production values and frustrating difficulty spikes. The Good Fast, challenging driving   Stunt-based, roller-coaster-style tracks   Plenty of content between single-player, multiplayer, and editor modes. The Bad Off-puttingly frustrating at times   Underwhelming visuals. If you weren’t familiar with the TrackMania series, you might [...]

Enticing visuals and varied gameplay make Kirby’s latest adventure an absolute joy. The Video Review Tom Mc Shea unravels Patch Land in this video review for Kirby’s Epic Yarn. Watch It Watch HD 520p The Good Charming and imaginative visuals   Transformations do a great job of mixing up the gameplay   Minigames are loads [...]