Rating:8.5

Wipeout Pulse

By drfish62 | Review Date: Feb 27, 2008 | PSP

WipEout Pulse improves on its predecessor in nearly every regard, making it a must-own for racing fans.

When WipEout Pure debuted on the PSP in 2005, it quickly became a flagship title for the fledgling platform. The fast-paced, futuristic racer proved that the home console experience was viable on a portable machine. Amaz... Read Full Review

1 of 1 users found the following review helpful

Rating:6

Super Mario Bros. 2

By drfish62 | Review Date: Jan 30, 2008 | FDS

The Lost Levels features classic Mario action at the right price – if you're a masochist.

The Wii Virtual Console service provides an amazing avenue to discover classic titles you may have missed, overlooked gems, or the occasional guilty pleasure from a variety of developers across a number of consoles. With... Read Full Review

3 of 3 users found the following review helpful

Rating:7

PoPoLoCrois Monogatari: Pietro Ouji no Bouken

By drfish62 | Review Date: Jan 30, 2008 | PSP

PoPoLoCrois is a by-the-numbers Japanese RPG that casual fans of the genre or old-school SNES players will appreciate.

With several games and an anime television series under its belt, PoPoLoCrois is a fairly respectable franchise in Japan. Although the series got its start overseas in 1996, PoPoLoCrois had been absent from American shor... Read Full Review

4 of 5 users found the following review helpful

Rating:8.4

Mario & Luigi: Partners in Time

By drfish62 | Review Date: Dec 11, 2005 | DS

Partners in Time mixes classic Mario style with traditional role-playing. Fans of Superstar Saga won't be disappointed.

Ever since Nintendo surprised its fans with the success of Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars, gamers have eagerly awaited a genuine sequel to one of Mario and the gang’s early forays outside the realm of traditi... Read Full Review

11 of 13 users found the following review helpful

Rating:9.1

Mario Kart DS (DS Bundle)

By drfish62 | Review Date: Dec 04, 2005 | DS

With intense racing both on- and off-line, you can't go wrong here. It's classic Kart with new twists and unlimited fun.

When Super Mario Kart debuted on the Super Nintendo in 1992, it brought with it an entirely new genre of mascot racing mayhem. For his next outing on the N64, Mario upped the competition and created one of the best racin... Read Full Review

7 of 8 users found the following review helpful

Rating:8.3

Metroid Prime Pinball (w/Rumble Pak)

By drfish62 | Review Date: Oct 27, 2005 | DS

Samus succeeds in a genre where most mascots have failed. This game is both decidedly Metroid and authentically pinball.

Metroid Prime Pinball is Nintendo’s latest effort in the often attempted yet never perfected pinball spin-off genre. Like Mario Pinball before her, Samus manages to improve the gaming mascot-inspired formula, giving us a... Read Full Review

11 of 12 users found the following review helpful

Rating:8.1

Irregular Hunter X

By drfish62 | Review Date: Mar 11, 2006 | PSP

A refreshing take on a classic formula, Maverick Hunter X is the perfect example of a console port done with care.

Let’s face it. Since the Blue Bomber’s 1987 debut, the gaming community has seen a seemingly endless stream of Mega Man titles. In a series where even spin-offs receive their own spin-offs, you’d think developers would w... Read Full Review

6 of 8 users found the following review helpful

Rating:8.9

Castlevania: Dawn of Sorrow

By drfish62 | Review Date: Oct 20, 2005 | DS

Whether you're new to Castlevania, a long-time fan, or haven't played since its NES days, you won't be disappointed.

Castlevania: Dawn of Sorrow continues the long line of portable Castlevania titles available on Nintendo systems. While it doesn’t offer any significant breakthroughs in the way of innovation, it is still one of the most... Read Full Review

7 of 8 users found the following review helpful

Rating:8.4

Nintendogs: Lab & Friends

By drfish62 | Review Date: Sep 27, 2005 | DS

This isn't your big sister's Tamogatchi. Nintendogs is a whole new generation of virtual pet.

Once upon a time, Shigeru Miyamoto took up gardening as a hobby. One thing led to another and, as the story goes, Nintendo fans were blessed with Pikmin. As we all know, history never takes long to repeat itself. The Miy... Read Full Review

3 of 4 users found the following review helpful

Rating:8.4

Nintendogs: Chihuahua & Friends

By drfish62 | Review Date: Sep 27, 2005 | DS

This isn't your big sister's Tamogatchi. Nintendogs is a whole new generation of virtual pet.

Once upon a time, Shigeru Miyamoto took up gardening as a hobby. One thing led to another and, as the story goes, Nintendo fans were blessed with Pikmin. As we all know, history never takes long to repeat itself. The Miy... Read Full Review

3 of 4 users found the following review helpful

Rating:8.2

Burnout Legends

By drfish62 | Review Date: Sep 26, 2005 | PSP

Not only is Burnout a great racer, it's also one of the best titles available for the PSP. Go out. Buy it. Have fun.

The PSP loves its driving fans. Racing games are by far the most represented genre on the handheld, and they have all been reputable additions to Sony’s lineup. Burnout Legends, however, is one of the best racing titles ... Read Full Review

3 of 4 users found the following review helpful

Rating:8.4

Nintendogs: Miniature Dachshund & Friends

By drfish62 | Review Date: Sep 27, 2005 | DS

This isn't your big sister's Tamogatchi. Nintendogs is a whole new generation of virtual pet.

Once upon a time, Shigeru Miyamoto took up gardening as a hobby. One thing led to another and, as the story goes, Nintendo fans were blessed with Pikmin. As we all know, history never takes long to repeat itself. The Miy... Read Full Review

2 of 3 users found the following review helpful

Rating:8.1

Namco Museum Battle Collection

By drfish62 | Review Date: Sep 18, 2005 | PSP

With 20+ original and arrangement versions of classic coin-ops, NM:BC is one of the best retro compilations available.

With all of the oft-erroneously named “classic” game compilations available today, it’s easy to pick one up in the hopes of enjoying some nostalgia-fueled entertainment, only to be disappointed by your lack of interest i... Read Full Review

4 of 5 users found the following review helpful

Rating:7

Donkey Konga 2

By drfish62 | Review Date: May 11, 2005 | GC

Best considered an expansion rather than a full sequel, DK 2 is still a fun multiplayer experience.

Donkey Konga 2 is best considered an expansion of its predecessor rather than a full sequel. While the song list and mini-games have been updated, the core gameplay mechanics remain exactly as they felt in Donkey Konga. ... Read Full Review

3 of 5 users found the following review helpful

Rating:7.4

Mortal Kombat: Tournament Edition

By drfish62 | Review Date: Mar 23, 2005 | GBA

A good game for beginners or veteran fans. It's a solid addition to a somewhat bleak roster of fighters for the GBA.

Mortal Kombat: Tournament Edition should be considered an expansion of the original Deadly Alliance GBA game. While the character roster has been remixed and various single- and multi-player modes have been added, the co... Read Full Review

3 of 7 users found the following review helpful

Rating:7.6

Classic NES Series: Dr. Mario

By drfish62 | Review Date: Sep 19, 2005 | GBA

Longing for a nostalgic feel that only clever Nintendo marketing ploys can fix? Pick up Dr. Mario on the GBA.

When Dr. Mario was originally released in 1990, it was quickly regarded as yet another Tetris clone trying to cash in on the insanely popular franchise. As time passed, however, Dr. Mario gained notoriety as an addictive... Read Full Review

3 of 4 users found the following review helpful