Digital Life review - Spectrobes: Beyond the Portals

Jason Hill writes: "Pokemaniacs can attest that the urge to "catch 'em all" in some games can be irresistible. Yet while Spectrobes has strong instant appeal, this fossil-fuelled sequel still does not have the same long-term allure as Nintendo's pocket monster series.

Youngsters again guide a cocky young space cadet who can command Spectrobes, the only creatures that can save the universe from a powerful new threat that can consume entire planets. The critters are found in fossils deep underground, requiring trainers to excavate, awaken and evolve them before they can be useful in battle."