September2013

  • Review Rage Of The Gladiator (3DS eShop)

    Are you not entertained?

    The original WiiWare version of Rage of the Gladiator was a triumph in more ways than one; not only was it a hugely playable take on the classic Punch Out!! formula but it also managed to bring a considerable sense of gravitas to Wii's downloadable game service — a gravitas which was sorely lacking due to Nintendo's...

March2010

  • Review Rage of the Gladiator (WiiWare)

    Rage, rage against the dying of the light

    They say imitation is the sincerest form of flattery and Ghostfire Games' Rage of the Gladiator makes no bones about paying homage to Nintendo's classic arcade boxer Punch Out!!, using similar mechanics based around recognising enemy attack patterns to battle through a bevy of foes. Whilst its shoes are...

August2008

  • Review Helix (WiiWare)

    Pick up your Wii Remotes and prepare to burn off some calories in this WiiWare music rhythm game.

    If you haven't yet had enough of looking foolish by moving to the groove or rocking out on toy guitars, fret not! Now there is a new way to get people to have a laugh at your expense: Helix - a curious hybrid of rhythm action and workout exercise. Like...