My nine-year-old has called me at work. "Mum, it came and it's so cool."
We had been eagerly anticipating the arrival of a review copy of the new Moshi Monsters game for the Nintendo DS. For a nine-year-old well-versed in the world of Moshis – we've got the posters, the stickers, the magazines, the cuddly toy, the lampshade … sorry, stop me there - this is Christmas come early.
The last game, Moshi Monsters: Moshlings Zoo, spent 23 weeks at No 1 in the UK DS chart, so I'm guessing my daughter is not alone in her excitement. So, how does Moshi Monsters: Moshlings Theme Park stack up? Allow one overexcited expert to tell you:
"What I really like about it is that it is so different to the last one. It's got different graphics and a really good story. Basically, you're taking all your Moshlings from Moshling Zoo on holiday to a fun park.
"You have to travel through worlds and make the Moshi fun park even bigger and more fun. You play lots of fun games along the way like Katsuma's Bounce. It's so different and exciting, it's like a world of its own. You don't know what's going to happen next.
"I gave the first game six out of 10 but this one has really improved. I give it 9½ out of 10. Next time they bring one out it's probably going to be a tenner."
Kitty Croft, age nine
Moshi Monsters: Moshlings Theme Park for Nintendo DS and Nintendo 3DS is out now
