3D Dot Game Heroes (7.5/10): "All in all, through all the wandering around and all the plain paths, this game does have a certain charm to it. If nostalgia and charm is enough, this game could be a great ride. But for those looking for a little more substance in their RPG’s, there are far better ways to spend £30. Fun in short bursts, but not up to much during long sessions, repetition soon sets in, leaving the player, frankly, a little bored during the long walks across Dotnia."

3D Dot Game Heroes (8/10): "Despite a few places where the retro chic gets a bit too retro, 3D Dot Game Heroes is a terrific example of how to make old new again. Even though it shamelessly borrows almost everything in it from other game series to some degree, there really isn't anything quite like it on the PS3 or any other platform. Although players can expect to spend less than twenty hours on the adventure, an incredible number of side quests, plenty of hidden areas to explore, and two terrific mini-games — a version of Breakout and Tower Defense called Blockout and Block Defense respectively — provide plenty of additional value. The character creator alone can provide endless hours of fun for the artistically minded, and there's even a new game plus. Although not as impressive as Demon's Souls, 3D Dot Game Heroes is a terrific look back at what made NES games great, and for $39.99, it's definitely worth the price of admission."

3D Dot Game Heroes (8/10): "In some instances 3D Dot Game Heroes has the same unique charm as LittleBigPlanet. While both games don’t do anything too original, they take existing (or old) genres and add their own unique twist to them. 3D Dot Game Heroes doesn’t quite pay enough tributes to be classed as a homage to the era, instead it can easily be classed as an updated replica of Zelda. While you will enjoy the 20 or so hours the game has to offer, you can’t help but pine for the next true Zelda game, as Zelda does it far better. That said, in this day and age of generic shooters and rehashed genres, this is the type of unoriginal game hardcore gamers are crying out for. Get it, love it, get frustrated."