Out now: Mario vs. Donkey Kong 2

You can't keep a monkey under control. No matter how you pet it, no matter how you dress it, no matter how nice it may look doing its tricks - at the end of the day the monkey does what the monkey wants

As loveable as Donkey Kong can be, he's known for sudden fits of rage that need to be stopped.

Thankfully, you can control Mini Marios. They are wired to follow simple stylus instructions, but can ultimately overthrow even daddy Donkey himself. Cue dozens of intricately constructed platform levels - full of moving obstacles and gnawing mechanical monstrosities - through which you'll need to lead a band of Mini Marios on their way to the top.

Differently themed areas keep the action varied, as do the boss fights and mini-games thrown in for good measure. - but what will truly secure Mario vs. Donkey Kong 2: March of the Minis its own slot in your Nintendo DS game pouch, is the fact that you have an elaborate set of tools at your disposal to create your very own levels with a minimum of fuss. Best of all - you can share these levels with your friends, either locally or online via Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection - Nintendo.