Wizards of Waverly Place is based on the hit Disney TV show, and asks DS players to control the main character Alex as she searches for her newly designed dress.

As a key part of the game, players will need to perform magic spells, but will need to be careful not be spotted while doing so.  The magic spell system is actually a bit tricky, and involves holding the stylus on the screen while making a series of selections.  We found that only experienced DS players were able to easily master this skill.

There are actually lots of cute moments in the game that mirror the plot of a Wizards of Waverly Place episode.  So even though the controls were a bit difficult, it was definitely fun feeling like you were part of a TV episode.

Wizards of Waverly Place: Spellbound for Nintendo DS will probably only appeal to fans of the popular Disney show, and is definitely designed with girls in mind.  It’s not really the kind of game that can be shared, but makes a great selection for older kids and tweens who are fans of the show and are skilled DS gamers.