Adventure Games

Agatha Christie: The ABC Murders

Agatha Christie: The ABC Murders

Platform: DS
November 9, 2009
As easy as A...B...C? Agatha Christie’s A.B.C Murders tells the story of Captain Hastings and Hercule Poirot as they attempt to solve a series of bizarre murders committed by an elusive madman. [DreamCatcher]
Metascore:
53
User Score:
6.2
Wallace & Gromit's Grand Adventures, Episode 2: The Last Resort

Wallace & Gromit's Grand Adventures, Episode 2: The Last Resort

Platform: Xbox 360
November 4, 2009
[Xbox Live Arcade] Join Wallace & Gromit once again in Wallace & Gromit Episode 2: The Last Resort, the second tale in their newest adventure series by Telltale! When unrelenting rain ruins their holiday plans, Wallace & Gromit bring the beach to their basement and transform 62 West Wallaby into a makeshift resort. Keeping the customers satisfied is tricky business, especially after one of them is clocked on the head by an unknown assailant. Whodunnit? It’s up to Gromit to find out … with a little help from Wallace’s latest invention, the Deduct-o-matic! Featuring a brand new story with the same slapstick humour, cinematic visuals, and British charm fans of the Wallace & Gromit films have come to love, The Last Resort is the second game in the series that has everyone buzzing! [Telltale Games]
Metascore:
73
User Score:
tbd
Wallace & Gromit's Grand Adventures, Episode 3: Muzzled!

Wallace & Gromit's Grand Adventures, Episode 3: Muzzled!

Platform: Xbox 360
November 4, 2009
[Xbox Live Arcade] Join Wallace & Gromit once again in Wallace & Gromit Episode 3: Muzzled!™, the third tale in their newest adventure series by Telltale! When the storm from The Last Resort destroys the local dog shelter, the swindling Monty Muzzle comes to town. Muzzle preys on the townspeople by offering to hold a grand fundraising fair to rebuild a shelter, with the main draw being his mechanized "Muzzler" carousel ride. But when Gromit realizes that Muzzle’s intentions aren’t exactly charitable, he must foil the huckster’s plot in order to save both the town’s investment and rescue his canine friends. [Telltale Games]
Metascore:
72
User Score:
tbd
Wallace & Gromit's Grand Adventures, Episode 4: The Bogey Man

Wallace & Gromit's Grand Adventures, Episode 4: The Bogey Man

Platform: Xbox 360
November 4, 2009
[Xbox Live Arcade] Join Wallace and Gromit in Wallace & Gromit Episode 4: The Bogey Man, the final tale in their newest adventure series by Telltale! When the Morning Lamppost announces the upcoming wedding of Wallace and his neighbor, Felicity Flitt, the inventor is as shocked as anyone. It's up to Gromit to extricate his master from this tangled situation, but his plan plunges Wallace into a new thicket. "Prickly Thicket" is a country club rich in history, mystery, and malice. Wallace and Gromit will have to solve an ancient mystery, compete in Great Britain's craziest golf tournament, and face off against a diabolical machine! [Telltale Games]
Metascore:
72
User Score:
tbd
Disney's A Christmas Carol

Disney's A Christmas Carol

Platform: DS
November 3, 2009
This is a puzzle-adventure game of the the feature-length movie, Disney's A Christmas Carol.
Metascore:
66
User Score:
6.4
Chronicles of Mystery: Curse of the Ancient Temple

Chronicles of Mystery: Curse of the Ancient Temple

Platform: DS
November 2, 2009
Sylvie, a young archaeologist, is about to begin the greatest adventure of her life. Having received an invitation to France from her uncle, a reknowned historian, she arrives there only to discover he went missing. Apparently, it is connected to the recent discovery of a mysterious underground chapel from the times of the Crusades, but how? And who tries to stop Sylvie from unveiling the truth? Save your uncle and be the first to discover the long forgotten secrets of the famed Knights Hospitaller order! Chronicles of Mystery is a game created especially for NDS, combining features of classic point and click adventure, logic games and hidden object games. [City Interactive]
Metascore:
57
User Score:
tbd
Rabbids Go Home

Rabbids Go Home

Platform: Wii
November 1, 2009
The Rabbids first comedy-adventure takes them to the moon or bust. Those crazy Rabbids have an infallible plan: collect all the human stuff they can find, heap it onto a giant pile and literally climb home to the moon. But not so fast. The Humans revolt, unleashing the Verminators whose only objective is to exterminate the Rabbids. Rabbids Go Home game features include: The Rabbids First Comedy-Adventure: Control two Raving Rabbids and their shopping cart and cause mayhem in a world full of uptight Humans with shopping on the brain. Collect varying sizes of human stuff to build the Rabbids sky-high pile of junk in their quest to reach the moon. Make a huge mess and provoke hilarious situations in over 15 striking game environments: Scour through supermarkets, race across rooftops, jet past airports and boost through the Bayou, visiting the game's unique take on everyday places. Play over 40 missions: Race, chase, boost and generally run amok while scaring the Humans right down to their undies - literally! Ridicule reams of relentless enemies and their nasty pooches in an increasingly paranoid world of Rabbid-haters. Unique Art Direction: Encounter a cast of colorful, oddball characters and explore a remarkable parody of the modern world as if you were living inside an interactive cartoon! Variety of Gameplay: Soup up your shopping cart with a Jet Ski, an airplane reactor, or a hospital Bubble Bed to wreak endless havoc everywhere you turn. Learn to pilot your cart while boosting, jumping, gliding, floating and flying. [Ubisoft]
Metascore:
78
User Score:
8.3
Rabbids Go Home

Rabbids Go Home

Platform: DS
November 1, 2009
The Rabbids first comedy-adventure takes them to the moon or bust! Those crazy Rabbids have an infallible plan: collect all the human stuff they can find, heap it onto a giant pile and literally climb home to the moon. But not so fast! The Humans revolt, unleashing the Verminators whose only objective is to exterminate the Rabbids. Rabbids Go Home game features include: The Rabbids First Puzzle-Adventure Game: The Raving Rabbids, using a shopping cart, will have to solve the puzzle of each level and collect as much stuff as they can to build a giant pile to their home - the moon! Same storyline as the Wii version, different gameplay: The game features a true story mode, including hours of puzzle-based gameplay. Stir up funny chain reactions in 150 brain teasers based on physics and funny Rabbids characters. The goal is to lead a shopping cart to the Toilets, collecting as many maximum resources as possible on the way. 15 tricky levels to actually build a huge pile to the moon: Test your reflexes and your skills with the stylus. Challenge mode: Four delirious challenge modes of 20 levels each, apart from the story mode and with different rules and objectives. Create hilarious situations by getting rid of those Raving Rabbids or making them fly! But be careful to not miss the TV show. Unique art direction: Encounter a cast of colorful, oddball characters (humans, Verminators, dogs, etc.) and explore a remarkable parody of the modern world. Exclusive level editor: Create your own puzzles and share them with your friends and the whole RGH community! Also download other players' puzzles for hours of additional gameplay. [Ubisoft]
Metascore:
70
User Score:
5.8
Tales of Monkey Island Chapter 4: The Trial and Execution of Guybrush Threepwood

Tales of Monkey Island Chapter 4: The Trial and Execution of Guybrush Threepwood

Platform: PC
October 30, 2009
The moment you've been waiting for is here! Come get The Trial and Execution of Guybrush Threepwood, the fourth chapter of Tales of Monkey Island and find out what happens when Guybrush is handed over to De Singe by the treacherous Morgan Le Flay back on Flotsam. [Telltale Games]
Metascore:
80
User Score:
7.4
Secret Files 2: Puritas Cordis

Secret Files 2: Puritas Cordis

Platform: PC
October 29, 2009
Volcanic eruptions, earthquakes, tsunamis - the world is on the brink of disaster. By the time Nina Kalenkow realizes that the recent catastrophes were caused not by nature, but by an unscrupulous secret society known as Puritas Cordis, it is almost too late. While her ex-boyfriend Max, a scientist, witnesses the brutal methods of Puritas Cordis at the excavation site of an ancient Indonesian temple complex, Nina joins forces with a priest in France to investigate the connection between the secret society's sinister prophesies and the creepy leader of an ancient order. A dramatic race against time begins. Will the protagonists be able to avert the impending apocalypse? [Deep Silver]
Metascore:
64
User Score:
6.9
CSI: Crime Scene Investigation: Deadly Intent

CSI: Crime Scene Investigation: Deadly Intent

Platform: Xbox 360
October 27, 2009
In Sin City there are no secrets, only hidden answers. Join the new Vegas CSI team and let the evidence guide you to the truth. Explore five brand-new, shocking cases written with CSI writers and bring the guilty to justice. Explore crime scenes, dissect a victim’s body, or follow the twists and turns of the story. CSI: Deadly Intent is an all-new immersive experience thanks to intriguing cases written with CSI show writers, a new rendering engine allowing for more realistic graphics, improved lighting effects, and enhanced character acting and lip sync with the voices of the actors from the show. Partner with the cast of the new CSI Season 9 with characters such as Ray Langston (Laurence Fishburne) and Riley Adams (Lauren Lee Smith). Work together on the crime scene or help each other during tough suspect interrogations. Play one of the most skilled forensic experts ever to join the Vegas CSI team. Help other detectives in their investigations and gain their respect through your actions and teamwork. PERFORM THE TASKS OF A CSI DETECTIVE: Collect evidence at the crime scene: Dust for fingerprints, Search for items that might be related to the case; Unveil hidden evidence through observation; Interview a variety of witnesses and suspects: Utilize an improved interrogation system for more realistic character interactions; Ask the right questions and use evidence collected at the crime scene to get the truth. Analyze the evidence with the latest technology: DNA analysis, Microscopic analysis. [Ubisoft]
Metascore:
51
User Score:
5.7
Tales of Monkey Island Chapter 3: Lair of the Leviathan

Tales of Monkey Island Chapter 3: Lair of the Leviathan

Platform: Wii
October 26, 2009
[WiiWare] In the third Tales of Monkey Island chapter, Guybrush gets in deep - literally - as his quest for the voodoo exfoliating La Esponja Grande takes a scenic detour through the guts of a giant manatee. Our hero encounters a surprising band of castaways, including the long-lost explorer Coronado De Cava. Can the Mighty Pirate win the suspicious De Cava's trust? Will sexy pirate hunter Morgan LeFlay prove to be a ruthless enemy or an unlikely ally? Will the group find La Esponja Grande in time to save Elaine from the rampant Pox of LeChuck? And will the world be crushed by the gnashing teeth of a certain demonic skull? Tales of Monkey Island's moist and absorbing third episode, "Lair of the Leviathan," will answer some of these urgent questions and raise even more as the five-month adventure builds to its epic climax. [Nintendo]
Metascore:
80
User Score:
7.6
Dragon Ball: Revenge of King Piccolo

Dragon Ball: Revenge of King Piccolo

Platform: Wii
October 20, 2009
Heading back to the early days of the Dragon Ball story, players control Kid Goku as he sets out on fantastic adventures with his friends. The title faithfully reproduces the uniqueness and special humour of the early Dragon Ball series, while adding an original blend of action and adventure to the mix. With the original Japanese music and voiceover included for maximum authenticity, Dragon Ball: Revenge of King Piccolo offers fans a dazzling new experience with the characters and universe they know and love. The visuals in Dragon Ball: Revenge of King Piccolo take the series to a new level by faithfully reproducing on-screen the original drawings of legendary Dragon Ball artist Akira Toriyama down to the finest pen strokes. Thanks to the high-quality, state-of-the-art graphics, fans immerse themselves in the Dragon Ball universe like never before. Game modes include Story mode which follows Kid Goku from the Red Ribbon Saga to the King Piccolo Saga with the ability to replay previously completed stages, and the unlockable VS mode where players can take different unlocked characters into battle. With in-game collectables, a host of unlockables, and more fun, fights and adventure than ever before all delivered in dazzling 3D, Dragon Ball: Revenge of King Piccolo is the definitive Dragon Ball videogame experience coming to Wii. [Namco Bandai Games]
Metascore:
65
User Score:
7.2
Marvel Super Hero Squad

Marvel Super Hero Squad

Platform: PSP
October 20, 2009
Set in the ever popular Marvel Universe, the Super Hero Squad is on a dire mission against Dr. Doom's Lethal Legion of villains to recover the hidden Infinity Fractals; fragments of the all-powerful Infinity Sword. Each Infinity Fractal holds incredible power and can have significant effects on its possessor, giving each character special abilities that could alter the game’s rules and playing field. With more than 20 Marvel characters to mix and match, players can choose to take on the role of their favorite Super Heroes and Super Villains, such as Captain America, Dr. Doom, Falcon, Hulk, Iron Man, Juggernaut, Ms. Marvel, Silver Surfer, Thing, Thor and Wolverine, to name a few. Using character-specific super powers and customized combo attacks, players will blast, punch, and bash in fast-moving combat with their nemesis. Players can either jump into a battle arena against up to three opponents in Battle Mode, or choose to relive six campaigns as depicted from the animated series in Adventure Mode. Marvel Super Hero Squad is an immersive, single and multiplayer game filled with dramatic, interactive environments where players are given extraordinary powers to fight for good or evil, depending on which Super Hero Squad character they chose to play as. [THQ]
Metascore:
51
User Score:
7.3
Marvel Super Hero Squad

Marvel Super Hero Squad

Platform: Wii
October 20, 2009
Set in the ever popular Marvel Universe, the Super Hero Squad is on a dire mission against Dr. Doom's Lethal Legion of villains to recover the hidden Infinity Fractals; fragments of the all-powerful Infinity Sword. Each Infinity Fractal holds incredible power and can have significant effects on its possessor, giving each character special abilities that could alter the game’s rules and playing field. With more than 20 Marvel characters to mix and match, players can choose to take on the role of their favorite Super Heroes and Super Villains, such as Captain America, Dr. Doom, Falcon, Hulk, Iron Man, Juggernaut, Ms. Marvel, Silver Surfer, Thing, Thor and Wolverine, to name a few. Using character-specific super powers and customized combo attacks, players will blast, punch, and bash in fast-moving combat with their nemesis. Players can either jump into a battle arena against up to three opponents in Battle Mode, or choose to relive six campaigns as depicted from the animated series in Adventure Mode. Marvel Super Hero Squad is an immersive, single and multiplayer game filled with dramatic, interactive environments where players are given extraordinary powers to fight for good or evil, depending on which Super Hero Squad character they chose to play as. [THQ]
Metascore:
49
User Score:
6.3
Machinarium

Machinarium

Platform: PC
October 16, 2009
Machinarium is independent puzzle / adventure game developed by the makers of popular web-games Samorost and Samorost2. A little robot who’s been thrown out to the scrap yard behind the city must return and confront the Black Cap Brotherhood and save his robot-girl friend.
Metascore:
85
User Score:
8.6
Sam & Max: Beyond Time and Space

Sam & Max: Beyond Time and Space

Platform: Xbox 360
October 14, 2009
[Xbox Live Arcade] Join the Freelance Police for a second season of adventure, crime fighting, and chaos. Sam & Max Beyond Time and Space starts with a giant robot attack and never lets up, taking our valiant crime fighters on a gut-wrenching mission from the North Pole to Easter Island, from outer space to Hell and back. Babies will dance. Mariachis will sing. A giant battle robot will trash the streets. And when their friends are caught in the middle, Sam & Max risk their very souls to set things right. Five episodes: In the award-winning second season of the episodic Sam & Max series, five full episodes take Sam & Max to Hell and back on a mission to save their friends -- and their very souls. [Telltale Games]
Metascore:
75
User Score:
7.5
Axel & Pixel

Axel & Pixel

Platform: Xbox 360
October 14, 2009
[Xbox Live Arcade] One day Axel, a painter, and his dog Pixel, awaken trapped in a beautiful but perilous dream world of his own creation. Together, they must solve the mysteries of Axel's landscapes to get home. Guide Axel & Pixel through this awe-inspiring world to help Axel fulfill his greatest wish - to paint a picture of all four seasons in a single day. [Microsoft]
Metascore:
72
User Score:
7.5
Nancy Drew: Warnings at Waverly Academy

Nancy Drew: Warnings at Waverly Academy

Platform: PC
October 13, 2009
You, as Nancy Drew, are undercover at a prestigious girls' boarding school to discover the culprit behind threatening notes and dangerous accidents aimed at its valedictorian candidates! Is there a secret someone wants to protect or are the malicious pranks intended to scare away the competition - permanently? Solve the mystery before the threats turn deadly and you're expelled from the case! [Her Interactive]
Metascore:
76
User Score:
6.8
The Island of Dr. Frankenstein

The Island of Dr. Frankenstein

Platform: Wii
October 13, 2009
The Island of Dr. Frankenstein is an epic and fun adventure game that will require you to be smart, skillful, and perceptive.
Metascore:
26
User Score:
tbd
Soosiz

Soosiz

Platform: iOS
October 9, 2009
"This is the best platforming game that we've played on the iPhone. It adopts the usual trappings of a traditional 2d platformer but perfectly mixes in a gravity defying mechanism that turns out to be a lot more than just a cute gimmick. Combine that with great controls and a ton of content, and you have one of our favorite iPhone games." --toucharcade.com "Soosiz is without question the best platformer yet on the App Store. The game uses gravity-centered gameplay, like that of Gomi, but much more fast-paced, to turn a good platform adventure into something extraordinary." --148apps.com "This is the first title to hit the iPhone that provides the true platformer experience, and then flips it on its head. The game is an absolute wonderful experience, and then there are great sounds, visuals, and controls." Rating: 5/5 Must Have --appadvice.com "Soosiz manages to capture almost everything that was great about platformers from years gone by, as well as spinning the genre on its head – quite literally." Rating: Silver Award --pocketgamer.co.uk "this developer has polished its game so well that it deserves to be recognized as the most Shigeru Miyamoto-esque platformer yet released for the iPhone and iPod touch." iLounge Rating: A- --ilounge.com "Soosiz managed to beat all odds and catapult itself to now THREE of the iPhone’s best platformer levels." --theappera.com Lite version available! Try it before you buy it. THE GAME: Darkness is falling and your friends are missing. Do you have what it takes to save the world? Experience the groundbreaking gameplay mechanics, excellent playability and pixel-precise controls in this gravity-defying platformer where words like up and down get a totally new meaning. Simple controls make Soosiz easy to learn, but it's a challenge to truly master the game. Enhancing your skills will be essential in beating the new gameplay elements and enemies introduced in each world. Watch out for the reduced gravity in space, slippery surfaces on the ice, gravity fields, freezing fountains and more. A PIECE OF ART - Stunning cartoon graphics and smooth animations - Lively worlds filled with astonishing special effects - Level design taken to new dimensions - Captivating background music by Kevin MacLeod HOURS OF FUN ADVENTURE - Explore 7 beautiful worlds - Complete 66 challenging levels - Beat 7 bosses in epic battles - Discover all the secrets - Master the unique gameplay mechanics Soosiz introduces a polished concept with intuitive and simple controls to achieve a fantastic platforming experience. Check out the trailer video at soosiz.touchfoo.com
Metascore:
86
User Score:
6.6
Beneath a Steel Sky: Remastered

Beneath a Steel Sky: Remastered

Platform: iOS
October 7, 2009
*slidetoplay.com - October Game of the Month!* “Whether you're an established fan of puzzle adventures or just a newcomer to the genre, Beneath a Steel Sky is an absolute delight.” 9/10, Neon Kelly, Videogamer.com “Setting a new benchmark for adventure titles on the iPhone… This is a story rich and layered throughout, gifting iPhone gamers with a trip back in time that feels like a grand step forward.” 4/4 (must have), Keith Andrew, slide to Play Cult classic, 'Beneath a Steel Sky', widely considered to be one of the best adventure games ever written, comes to iPhone and iPod touch. Set in a dystopian future, with an ironic twist, this remastered version has many special new features, such as: • Touch based interface • Stunning new animated movies from Dave Gibbons, co-creator of 'Watchmen' • Context-sensitive hint system • Remastered audio track featuring re-sampled voices and higher quality music   When orphaned Robert Foster is seized at gunpoint from the peaceful village he calls home and flown a thousand miles to a city he’s never seen, he can only ask himself:  why me? Escaping from his abductors into the dark metropolis, he vows to avenge the murder of the only family he’s ever known.   Play 10+ hours of intense narrative puzzle-solving, meeting an array of dazzling characters, to ultimately uncover a terrible truth. 'Beneath a Steel Sky: Remastered' - the updated classic adventure, exclusively for iPhone and iPod touch.   English speech with Spanish, French, Swedish, Portuguese, German, Italian, and English subtitles. This software is covered under the terms of the GNU General Public License Version 2. For the full text of this license please visit our website.
Metascore:
82
User Score:
7.8
Naruto Shippuden: Legends: Akatsuki Rising

Naruto Shippuden: Legends: Akatsuki Rising

Platform: PSP
October 6, 2009
Based on the popular NARUTO Shippuden animated series from VIZ Media, players assume control of over 10 of their favorite ninja, including the dreaded Akatsuki. NARUTO Shippuden: Legends: Akatsuki Rising promises to deliver fierce ninja action as players re-live the NARUTO Shippuden storyline and experience a brand new adventure. Naruto and his friends are in for the fight of their lives as they search for Gaara, the fifth Kazekage, who has been kidnapped by the dreaded Akatsuki organization. It's a race against time as the Akatsuki attempts to release Shukaku, the demon sealed inside Gaara. NARUTO Shippuden: Legends: Akatsuki Rising boasts streamlined controls for the PSP, ensuring exciting, fast-paced tactical battles making best use of each character’s Jutsus. Aim and time the powerful Jutsu attacks with a simple button commands and devastate the enemies by entering Hypermode. As characters defeat the enemies or take damage, the Hyper Gauge will start to fill which enhance the Jutu or unlocks new Jutus. Players will be able to gain advantage in the heat of a battle by selecting two support characters to form a three-man team for each mission. Utilize the different skills each character brings and combine their attacks with yours to discover ultimate combos in defeating enemies. NARUTO Shippuden: Legends: Akatsuki Rising incorporates multiple modes of play including two-player cooperative or versus play via ad-hoc local wireless network. Original Mode lets players experience the Gaara Retrieval Arc as they battle enemies through lush, 3D anime inspired environments. Scenario Mode introduces all-new side-missions to pick up Skill Scrolls which increase your character's abilities including attack, defense, health and other numerous indicators reflected through all modes. Akatsuki Mode lets players gain control of members of the Akatsuki organization for the first time in a brand-new storyline, discovering the Akatsuki's true intentions while Naruto was searching for Gaara. Finally, find out who the best ninja is with Versus Mode by battling against a friend or the computer in one-on-one fights. [Namco Bandai Games]
Metascore:
60
User Score:
5.8
Afrika

Afrika

Platform: PlayStation 3
October 6, 2009
In AFRIKA, players step into the role of a freelance photographer exploring a brand new conservation area. They'll document the wildlife and photograph incredible sights such as a titanic clash between hippopotamuses, a pride of lions watching over its playful cubs, and a cheetah's lightning-fast chase as it runs down its prey! All of the game's animals and environments are rendered in photorealistic detail with animals that move, behave, and interact with each other just like their real-world counterparts. The photography in the game is as meticulously modeled as the animals themselves; players will need to learn from the game's innovative photo-grading system and compose their photographs with the eye of a professional photographer if they want to earn top dollar. The money they earn can be used to purchase new licensed lenses, cameras, and safari equipment. If players are good enough, they just might find their photograph on the cover of National Geographic. [Natsume]
Metascore:
63
User Score:
6.2
The Hardy Boys: The Hidden Theft

The Hardy Boys: The Hidden Theft

Platform: Wii
September 29, 2009
The vault at the Spencer Mansion is robbed, and the Bayport Police call on the Hardy Boys to help tie up some loose ends – but they soon find themselves in the middle of a major criminal investigation that takes them on an adventure all over Bayport, and even into New York City. But the pieces don’t add up, and Frank and Joe find themselves embroiled in a drama of sinister proportions. Is the recent theft linked to something from the past? Can Frank and Joe find and decipher the clues in time to prevent another crime from happening? [Dreamcatcher Interactive]
Metascore:
50
User Score:
tbd
Tales of Monkey Island Chapter 3: Lair of the Leviathan

Tales of Monkey Island Chapter 3: Lair of the Leviathan

Platform: PC
September 29, 2009
In the third Tales of Monkey Island chapter, Guybrush gets in deep (literally!) as his quest for the voodoo exfoliating La Esponja Grande takes a scenic twist -- through the guts of a giant manatee! Trapped in the belly of the beast, our hero encounters a surprising band of castaways, including the long-lost (and obsessive-compulsive) explorer Coronado De Cava. Can the Mighty Pirate win the suspicious De Cava's trust? Will sexy pirate hunter Morgan LeFlay prove to be a ruthless enemy, or an unlikely ally? Will the group find La Esponja Grande in time to save Elaine from the rampant Pox of LeChuck? And will the world be crushed by the gnashing teeth of a certain demonic skull? Tales of Monkey Island's moist and absorbing third episode, Lair of the Leviathan, will answer some of these urgent questions -- and raise still more -- as the five month adventure builds to its epic climax. [Telltale Games]
Metascore:
82
User Score:
7.7
Scooby-Doo! First Frights

Scooby-Doo! First Frights

Platform: Wii
September 22, 2009
Scooby-Doo! First Frights is for fans of all ages. You will be able to explore spooky environments as Scooby, Shaggy or any of the super-cool teen Mystery, Inc. team. The action-adventure game features co-op play allowing two members of Mystery, Inc. to work together to solve puzzles, combat enemies, and collect clues before unmasking each episode's mysterious villain - all while gaining prestige as world famous sleuths! Once you have solved the mystery, you can return to completed levels in Explore mode with any unlocked character, costumed character or villain to access new areas. With ghosts and ghouls around every corner, high school has never sounded so fun! [Warner Bros.]
Metascore:
56
User Score:
8.4
Cloudy With a Chance of Meatballs

Cloudy With a Chance of Meatballs

Platform: PlayStation 3
September 18, 2009
Play as Flint, the wacky inventor who creates a machine that causes food to rain from the sky! When the machine spirals out of control, it's up to you to save the town with a variety of outrageously fun and wacky gadgets. Hurl hamburgers, sling spaghetti, and join the most hilarious food fight ever. Explore 20 levels and environments from the movie and beyond, from Jello-Land to Ice Cream Falls. [Ubisoft]
Metascore:
66
User Score:
6.0
Cloudy With a Chance of Meatballs

Cloudy With a Chance of Meatballs

Platform: Xbox 360
September 18, 2009
Play as Flint, the wacky inventor who creates a machine that causes food to rain from the sky! When the machine spirals out of control, it's up to you to save the town with a variety of outrageously fun and wacky gadgets. Hurl hamburgers, sling spaghetti, and join the most hilarious food fight ever. Explore 20 levels and environments from the movie and beyond, from Jello-Land to Ice Cream Falls. [Ubisoft]
Metascore:
62
User Score:
6.5
Cloudy With a Chance of Meatballs

Cloudy With a Chance of Meatballs

Platform: Wii
September 15, 2009
Play as Flint, the wacky inventor who creates a machine that causes food to rain from the sky! When the machine spirals out of control, it's up to you to save the town with a variety of outrageously fun and wacky gadgets. Hurl hamburgers, sling spaghetti, and join the most hilarious food fight ever. Explore 20 levels and environments from the movie and beyond, from Jello-Land to Ice Cream Falls. [Ubisoft]
Metascore:
68
User Score:
6.6
Mini Ninjas

Mini Ninjas

Platform: Wii
September 8, 2009
Prepare yourself for a Ninja adventure like you have never seen before! Join Hiro, the smallest hero on the biggest adventure, as he embarks on an epic and electrifying quest to restore harmony to a world on the brink of chaos. Use your skills and mighty Ninja training to battle a magical army of evil Samurai. Harness the power of your Kuji magic and utilise the special skills of your Mini Ninja friends as you travel through a perilous world to reach the final confrontation with the Evil Samurai Warlord in his Fortress of Doom.
Metascore:
79
User Score:
8.3
Mini Ninjas

Mini Ninjas

Platform: DS
September 8, 2009
Prepare yourself for a Ninja adventure like you have never seen before! Join Hiro, the smallest hero on the biggest adventure, as he embarks on an epic and electrifying quest to restore harmony to a world on the brink of chaos. Use your skills and mighty Ninja training to battle a magical army of evil Samurai. Harness the power of your Kuji magic and utilise the special skills of your Mini Ninja friends as you travel through a perilous world to reach the final confrontation with the Evil Samurai Warlord in his Fortress of Doom.
Metascore:
61
User Score:
7.6
Mini Ninjas

Mini Ninjas

Platform: PlayStation 3
September 8, 2009
Prepare yourself for a Ninja adventure like you have never seen before! Join Hiro, the smallest hero on the biggest adventure, as he embarks on an epic and electrifying quest to restore harmony to a world on the brink of chaos. Use your skills and mighty Ninja training to battle a magical army of evil Samurai. Harness the power of your Kuji magic and utilise the special skills of your Mini Ninja friends as you travel through a perilous world to reach the final confrontation with the Evil Samurai Warlord in his Fortress of Doom.
Metascore:
73
User Score:
7.7
Mini Ninjas

Mini Ninjas

Platform: Xbox 360
September 8, 2009
Prepare yourself for a Ninja adventure like you have never seen before! Join Hiro, the smallest hero on the biggest adventure, as he embarks on an epic and electrifying quest to restore harmony to a world on the brink of chaos. Use your skills and mighty Ninja training to battle a magical army of evil Samurai. Harness the power of your Kuji magic and utilise the special skills of your Mini Ninja friends as you travel through a perilous world to reach the final confrontation with the Evil Samurai Warlord in his Fortress of Doom.
Metascore:
73
User Score:
8.2
Mini Ninjas

Mini Ninjas

Platform: PC
September 8, 2009
Prepare yourself for a Ninja adventure like you have never seen before! Join Hiro, the smallest hero on the biggest adventure, as he embarks on an epic and electrifying quest to restore harmony to a world on the brink of chaos. Use your skills and mighty Ninja training to battle a magical army of evil Samurai. Harness the power of your Kuji magic and utilise the special skills of your Mini Ninja friends as you travel through a perilous world to reach the final confrontation with the Evil Samurai Warlord in his Fortress of Doom.
Metascore:
74
User Score:
8.0
Marvel Super Hero Squad

Marvel Super Hero Squad

Platform: DS
September 4, 2009
Set in the ever popular Marvel Universe, the Super Hero Squad is on a dire mission against Dr. Doom's Lethal Legion of villains to recover the hidden Infinity Fractals; fragments of the all-powerful Infinity Sword. Each Infinity Fractal holds incredible power and can have significant effects on its possessor, giving each character special abilities that could alter the game’s rules and playing field. With more than 20 Marvel characters to mix and match, players can choose to take on the role of their favorite Super Heroes and Super Villains, such as Captain America, Dr. Doom, Falcon, Hulk, Iron Man, Juggernaut, Ms. Marvel, Silver Surfer, Thing, Thor and Wolverine, to name a few. Using character-specific super powers and customized combo attacks, players will blast, punch, and bash in fast-moving combat with their nemesis. Players can either jump into a battle arena against up to three opponents in Battle Mode, or choose to relive six campaigns as depicted from the animated series in Adventure Mode. Marvel Super Hero Squad is an immersive, single and multiplayer game filled with dramatic, interactive environments where players are given extraordinary powers to fight for good or evil, depending on which Super Hero Squad character they chose to play as. [THQ]
Metascore:
61
User Score:
5.3
The Hardy Boys: Treasure on the Tracks

The Hardy Boys: Treasure on the Tracks

Platform: DS
September 1, 2009
Ride the Rails to Royalty and Treasure in Russia. You, as the Hardy Boys, are invited onboard the Royal Express traveling from Paris to St Petersburg to follow the mysterious trail of the Romanov Family treasure. Take a ride on the Royal Express to track down the lost clues of the Royal family in the great cities of Europe. Play as both the Hardy Boys and a mysterious female spy. Track down clues hidden in paintings. Explore Paris, St. Petersburg, Warsaw, Vienna, and Prague. Solve puzzles and play fun mini-games. [Sega]
Metascore:
65
User Score:
tbd
Tales of Monkey Island Chapter 2: The Siege of Spinner Cay

Tales of Monkey Island Chapter 2: The Siege of Spinner Cay

Platform: Wii
August 31, 2009
[WiiWare] Guybrush's adventures continue on the high seas as pox-plagued pirates lay siege to the innocent Mer-People. In between defending the Mer-People and dodging the persistent pirate hunter hot on his trail, Guybrush manages to catch up to his beloved wife and despised arch-nemesis -- but their reunion is short-lived. Now Guybrush must focus on eradicating the Pox of LeChuck before more harm can be done. And as the Mighty Pirate draws closer to a cure, the waters will only grow murkier in this thrilling chapter of the epic saga. [Nintendo]
Metascore:
79
User Score:
7.7
Professor Layton and the Diabolical Box

Professor Layton and the Diabolical Box

Platform: DS
August 24, 2009
(Also known as "Professor Layton and Pandora's Box) Professor Layton needs your help! Get your wits working with over 150 puzzles, and help unravel the mystery of the Elysian Box. [Nintendo]
Metascore:
84
User Score:
8.5
Tales of Monkey Island Chapter 2: The Siege of Spinner Cay

Tales of Monkey Island Chapter 2: The Siege of Spinner Cay

Platform: PC
August 20, 2009
When we left Guybrush Threepwood, he'd just escaped the mysterious winds of Flotsam Island aboard the well-meaning sailing ship The Screaming Narwhal. However, his hand is still cursed, and LeChuck--now in human form--seems, from a distance, to be courting fair Elaine's favor. To top it all, he's been intercepted by a mysterious figure, yet unrevealed. I wonder what happens next. [Telltale Games]
Metascore:
77
User Score:
7.5
Still Life 2

Still Life 2

Platform: PC
August 11, 2009
Still Life 2 is the second chapter in the Still Life story. Victoria McPherson, FBI investigator, has been following the case of the East Coast Killer, an elusive serial murderer who has taken several lives in the East Coast of the United States. As Victoria attempts to crack the case, she meets journalist, Paloma Hernandez who claims to have vital information about the killer, but now she has been kidnapped! Players must stop the East Coast Killer before he murders Paloma, and continues his rampant killing spree. [Encore Software]
Metascore:
67
User Score:
5.6
Wallace & Gromit's Grand Adventures, Episode 4: The Bogey Man

Wallace & Gromit's Grand Adventures, Episode 4: The Bogey Man

Platform: PC
July 30, 2009
Wallace has been admitted to Prickly Thicket, the oldest country club in Lancashire. Wallace and his faithful caddie Gromit get wrapped up in a decades-old club dispute that threatens to destroy their peaceful West Wallaby lifestyle, and the duo must fight to save the neighborhood they hold dear! [TellTale Games]
Metascore:
72
User Score:
7.2
Memento Mori (2008)

Memento Mori (2008)

Platform: PC
July 29, 2009
In the time-honoured Hermitage of St. Petersburg three precious paintings have been substituted by valueless copies. At first it appears to be just a normal art robbery, but Colonel Ostankovic, head of the art robbery department in St. Petersburg, thinks otherwise - he suspects a mysterious secret society behind it. The game Memento Mori refers to the relatively unknown fraternity of the same name. Their prime objective is keeping certain paintings in secret; therefore they stash artworks away for hundreds of years. Colonel Ostankovic knows this and raises an alarm. He assigns the case to Larisa Ivanovna Svetlova, one of his best colleagues. Larisa contacts Maxim Durand as a 'helping hand'. He is a former counterfeiter with numerous, valuable connections in the art scene. In the new adventure game, Memento Mori, two playable protagonists await the player. The player's goal is to solve the secrets of the art robbery, the mysterious secret society and its intrigues.
Metascore:
66
User Score:
7.6
Bionic Commando

Bionic Commando

Platform: PC
July 28, 2009
The first true sequel to the classic 1988 Nintendo Entertainment System original, Bionic Commando sees the return of the bionically-enhanced Nathan "Rad" Spencer, voiced by Mike Patton, the former lead singer of Faith No More. Time has not been kind to Spencer: 10 years after his heroic defeat of the Imperials in the original game, he has been betrayed by the government he swore to serve, imprisoned for crimes he didn't commit, and sentenced to death. On the very day of Spencer's execution, terrorists detonate a massive experimental weapon in Ascension City, unleashing an intense earthquake that has turned the city into rubble and wiped out its population. With the terrain in ruins and the city's air defense grid now in the control of a massive terrorist force whose goal remains unclear, the FSA have only one option left - a behind-the-lines assault. The perfect job for a Bionic Commando. Bionic Commando transposes the swing-and-shoot gameplay of the 8-bit original to a stunning 3D environment of towering buildings, suspended roadways and monorails, deep canyons and sheer rock faces, where every environment is scalable using swinging, scaling, climbing and wall-walking techniques. [Capcom]
Metascore:
69
User Score:
6.6
Tales of Monkey Island Chapter 1: Launch of the Screaming Narwhal

Tales of Monkey Island Chapter 1: Launch of the Screaming Narwhal

Platform: Wii
July 27, 2009
While explosively stripping the evil pirate LeChuck of his demonic mojo, Guybrush Threepwood inadvertently infects the entire Caribbean with the arch-fiend's expelled voodoo, which threatens to transform buccaneers into unruly pirate monsters. Pursued by a notorious cut-throat Pirate Hunter and a creepy French Physician who believes that Guybrush's eerily-infected hand holds the secret of eternal life, Threepwood sails the seven seas in search of La Esponja Grande, a legendary sea sponge with unparalleled voodoo exfoliating abilities. But little does Guybrush know, his quest is part of a larger, more sinister plot, and good and evil are not always as they seem. [Telltale Games]
Metascore:
79
User Score:
8.2
Myst

Myst

Platform: PSP
July 16, 2009
(Currently available in the UK/EU only) There are no instructions and the player begins a voyage of exploration without encountering a single living soul. Alone on a mysterious island, you set out to explore its grandeur and mystery. Here a chilling tale of intrigue and injustice, defying all boundaries of space and time, is being told. Quickly, though, it becomes clear every action can somehow help unfortunate individuals trapped somewhere in a parallel dimension. The Myst adventure is like no other, tantalizing with its unique combination of lavish environments, puzzles, mazes, and a sizzling underlying drama which steadily unfolds to reward the player further still. [Midway]
Metascore:
69
User Score:
4.8
The Secret of Monkey Island: Special Edition

The Secret of Monkey Island: Special Edition

Platform: Xbox 360
July 15, 2009
[Xbox Live Arcade] Pirates! Adventure! Monkeys! Relive the hilarious swashbuckling misadventures of the wannabe pirate Guybrush Threepwood as he attempts to become the most infamous pirate in the Caribbean! Back by popular demand, The Secret of Monkey Island: Special Edition faithfully re-imagines the internationally-acclaimed classic pirate adventure game from LucasArts in gorgeous HD detail. Featuring an all new re-imagined contemporary art style, hand-drawn and presented in 1080p, complete voice over by members of the original Monkey Island - franchise cast, a re-mastered musical score using live instruments, plus scene-for scene-hot swap to seamlessly transition between Special Edition and Classic modes at anytime. Embark on a bumbling misadventure in an attempt to become the most infamous pirate in the Caribbean, win the heart of the beautiful governor, Elaine Marley, and confront the evil ghost pirate, LeChuck! The game is all-new and re-imagined with a contemporary art style, hand-drawn and presented in 1080p. Complete voice over using original Monkey Island franchise cast members brings the story and characters to life like never before. Enjoy the re-mastered and re-recorded musical score using live instruments. Scene-for-scene hot swap lets you seamlessly transition between Special Edition and Classic modes at anytime during gameplay. The all-new intuitive game interface and controls provide a more interactive gameplay experience. Hint system: Not sure what to do next? The in-game puzzle hint system keeps the puzzles fresh and fun. [LucasArts]
Metascore:
88
User Score:
8.3
The Secret of Monkey Island: Special Edition

The Secret of Monkey Island: Special Edition

Platform: PC
July 15, 2009
As ye venture out onto the docks of Melee Island, there'll be a shock to yer system the likes of which you've never seen. The Secret of Monkey Island: Special Edition gives you the world you remember, yet it be shown to ya like only yer imagination could. It seems Guybrush Threepwood, a young lad wantin' to be a bloodthirsty pirate is back to relive his hunt fo the fabled riches of Monkey Island. Hilarious swashbuckling misadventures: Embark on a bumbling misadventure in an attempt to become the most infamous pirate in the Caribbean, win the heart of the beautiful governor, Elaine Marley, and confront the evil ghost pirate, LeChuck! High-definition graphics: The game is all-new and re-imagined with a contemporary art style, hand-drawn and presented in 1080p. Complete voice over using original Monkey Island franchise cast members brings the story and characters to life like never before. Renewed music score: Enjoy the re-mastered and re-recorded musical score using live instruments. Special Edition and Classic modes: Scene-for-scene hot swap lets you seamlessly transition between Special Edition and Classic modes at anytime during gameplay. Enhanced gameplay: The all-new intuitive game interface and controls provide a more interactive gameplay experience. Hint system: Not sure what to do next? The in-game puzzle hint system keeps the puzzles fresh and fun. [LucasArts]
Metascore:
86
User Score:
8.9
Nancy Drew: The Ransom of the Seven Ships

Nancy Drew: The Ransom of the Seven Ships

Platform: PC
July 14, 2009
Your friend Bess Marvin is kidnapped and the only chance you have to save her is by solving a 300-year-old Bahamian mystery! Dangerous waters keep treasure hunters from exploring the reefs around Dread Isle, but this remote island might hide the riches of El Toro's lost fleet! Can you, as Nancy Drew, track down the treasure before time runs out? [Her Interactive]
Metascore:
78
User Score:
7.4
Sherlock Holmes: The Mystery of the Mummy

Sherlock Holmes: The Mystery of the Mummy

Platform: DS
July 13, 2009
After Lord Montcalfe's death, his daughter Elisabeth turns to the famous detective Sherlock Holmes to solve the mystery that surrounds her father's death. As Holmes' trusted assistant Doctor Watson is having a well deserved holiday with his family, Holmes decides to go to the manor on his own. He will have to use all of his considerable skills to solve all the manor's riddles. Only then will he discover that behind this mysterious case lies a dreadful secret. In The Mystery of the Mummy, you're immersed in an incredible adventure full of mysteries and with many twisting plot developments. Take on the role of the famous detective Sherlock Holmes and get ready to avoid numerous diabolical traps while solving a variety of clever riddles. A mysterious murder, numerous suspects, and the famous mummy makes for a case that appears most challenging. [Focus Home Interactive]
Metascore:
57
User Score:
3.4
Tales of Monkey Island Chapter 1: Launch of the Screaming Narwhal

Tales of Monkey Island Chapter 1: Launch of the Screaming Narwhal

Platform: PC
July 7, 2009
While explosively stripping the evil pirate LeChuck of his demonic mojo, Guybrush Threepwood inadvertently infects the entire Caribbean with the arch-fiend's expelled voodoo, which threatens to transform buccaneers into unruly pirate monsters. Pursued by a notorious cut-throat Pirate Hunter and a creepy French Physician who believes that Guybrush's eerily-infected hand holds the secret of eternal life, Threepwood sails the seven seas in search of La Esponja Grande, a legendary sea sponge with unparalleled voodoo exfoliating abilities. But little does Guybrush know, his quest is part of a larger, more sinister plot, and good and evil are not always as they seem. [Telltale Games]
Metascore:
79
User Score:
7.8
Time Gentlemen, Please!

Time Gentlemen, Please!

Platform: PC
July 2, 2009
What’s worse than finding out that your future evil selves have set about a series of events that wipes out all human life on the planet? Going back in time to fix things with half a mind on preventing coathangers from ever being invented, and accidentally setting up an alternate-universe Hitler with an unstoppable army of dinosaur clones instead, that’s what! Whoopsie! [Zombie Cow Studios]
Metascore:
84
User Score:
7.4
Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen

Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen

Platform: PlayStation 3
June 23, 2009
Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen thrusts players into a battle for supremacy across the globe as either AUTOBOTS or DECEPTICONS to drive, fly, fight and blast their way through intense, pressure-packed levels. Delivering more control, players can select from a diverse range of playable TRANSFORMERS - each with distinct personalities, abilities and weaponry - and jump straight into action as they instantly switch between robot, vehicle and weapon modes to fight for the preservation or annihilation of all mankind. For the first time in the TRANSFORMERS universe, players can also fight the epic war between the AUTOBOTS and DECEPTICONS online in explosive, multiplayer combat. Players can take on the role of their favorite AUTOBOTS and DECEPTICONS such as Optimus Prime, Starscream, Bumblebee and Ironhide, along with new characters making their first appearance in a game. With two distinct campaigns that allow players to save or destroy the human race, players can unlock and play missions in any order and with different characters for a whole new experience. Instantaneously convert from a colossal robot to a dynamic land or air vehicle such as a diesel truck, sports car, military chopper or fighter jet. New, ultra-fluid transformations can be performed in-motion anytime and anywhere, allowing players to strategically propel through and decimate hordes of enemies with incredible agility. [Activision]
Metascore:
63
User Score:
6.9
Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen

Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen

Platform: Xbox 360
June 23, 2009
Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen thrusts players into a battle for supremacy across the globe as either AUTOBOTS or DECEPTICONS to drive, fly, fight and blast their way through intense, pressure-packed levels. Delivering more control, players can select from a diverse range of playable TRANSFORMERS - each with distinct personalities, abilities and weaponry - and jump straight into action as they instantly switch between robot, vehicle and weapon modes to fight for the preservation or annihilation of all mankind. For the first time in the TRANSFORMERS universe, players can also fight the epic war between the AUTOBOTS and DECEPTICONS online in explosive, multiplayer combat. Players can take on the role of their favorite AUTOBOTS and DECEPTICONS such as Optimus Prime, Starscream, Bumblebee and Ironhide, along with new characters making their first appearance in a game. With two distinct campaigns that allow players to save or destroy the human race, players can unlock and play missions in any order and with different characters for a whole new experience. Instantaneously convert from a colossal robot to a dynamic land or air vehicle such as a diesel truck, sports car, military chopper or fighter jet. New, ultra-fluid transformations can be performed in-motion anytime and anywhere, allowing players to strategically propel through and decimate hordes of enemies with incredible agility. [Activision]
Metascore:
61
User Score:
7.5
Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen

Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen

Platform: PC
June 23, 2009
Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen thrusts players into a battle for supremacy across the globe as either AUTOBOTS or DECEPTICONS to drive, fly, fight and blast their way through intense, pressure-packed levels. Delivering more control, players can select from a diverse range of playable TRANSFORMERS - each with distinct personalities, abilities and weaponry - and jump straight into action as they instantly switch between robot, vehicle and weapon modes to fight for the preservation or annihilation of all mankind. For the first time in the TRANSFORMERS universe, players can also fight the epic war between the AUTOBOTS and DECEPTICONS online in explosive, multiplayer combat. Players can take on the role of their favorite AUTOBOTS and DECEPTICONS such as Optimus Prime, Starscream, Bumblebee and Ironhide, along with new characters making their first appearance in a game. With two distinct campaigns that allow players to save or destroy the human race, players can unlock and play missions in any order and with different characters for a whole new experience. Instantaneously convert from a colossal robot to a dynamic land or air vehicle such as a diesel truck, sports car, military chopper or fighter jet. New, ultra-fluid transformations can be performed in-motion anytime and anywhere, allowing players to strategically propel through and decimate hordes of enemies with incredible agility. [Activision]
Metascore:
58
User Score:
5.5
Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen - Autobots

Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen - Autobots

Platform: DS
June 23, 2009
The fate of the earth and the survival of the human race hang in the balance in Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen: AUTOBOTS and Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen: DECEPTICONS for the Nintendo DS. Gamers get to choose to protect the earth as AUTOBOTS or destroy it as DECEPTICONS, embarking on a journey where every second and every choice makes the difference between mankind’s salvation and annihilation. Take On TRANSFORMERS from Around the Globe - Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection allows players to help their side win the epic battle by engaging in global "AUTOBOT vs. DECEPTICON" competitions through downloadable challenge missions. Play as Your Own Personalized TRANSFORMERS Robot - For the first time, players can customize their own TRANSFORMERS robot with a modular body part system. Throughout the game, players have the ability to scan objects to unlock new parts and upgrade their character by installing new unlockable parts in the Medical Bay as they progress through the game. Diverse Missions and Locales - Players will drive, fly and fight their way through over 25 single player levels across different world locations as they fight to decide the fate of the human race as the AUTOBOTS or DECEPTICONS. Battle With Friends - Players can challenge friends to intense, head-to-head battles through local wireless multiplayer in Deathmatch mode. [Activision]
Metascore:
64
User Score:
4.6
Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen

Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen

Platform: Wii
June 23, 2009
The fate of the earth and the survival of the human race hang in the balance in the Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen video game for the Wii and PS2. Playing as both the AUTOBOTS and DECEPTICONS, players are propelled into an adrenaline-pumping battle for supremacy across the globe where every second and every choice makes the difference between mankind’s salvation and annihilation. Recruit a Friend to Join the Battle in Unique Co-op Campaigns - At any point in the intense single-player campaign, a friend can join in as a "Remote Weapon System," acting as a floating shield to defend you and as a special weapons system to strengthen the assault. Test Your Skills in the All-New Co-op Arena Mode - Teamwork is key as players enter the new Arena mode to pick their favorite characters and fight alongside their friends arcade-style against increasing waves of enemies. [Activision]
Metascore:
53
User Score:
4.0
Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen

Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen

Platform: PSP
June 23, 2009
The fate of the earth and the survival of the human race hang in the balance in Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen for the PSP. Playing as both the AUTOBOTS and DECEPTICONS, players are propelled into an adrenaline-pumping battle for supremacy across the globe where every second and every choice makes the difference between mankind’s salvation and annihilation. Players are propelled straight into a third-person arcade action game that combines rail levels, visceral melee strikes and projectile combat through a storyline inspired by the epic film. Hone Your Skills and Join Friends to Battle in Arena Mode - Players can come back again and again to test their battle skills as they pick their favorite characters and fight alongside their friends arcade-style against increasing waves of enemies. Battle for the High Score - Players can replay missions again and again in their quest to set a personal high score and top their friends' high scores. Great Cast of Playable TRANSFORMERS - Players battle to save the earth with their choice of characters from a robust cast of 10 playable TRANSFORMERS. [Activision]
Metascore:
37
User Score:
4.1
Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen - Decepticons

Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen - Decepticons

Platform: DS
June 23, 2009
The fate of the earth and the survival of the human race hang in the balance in Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen: AUTOBOTS and Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen: DECEPTICONS for the Nintendo DS. Gamers get to choose to protect the earth as AUTOBOTS or destroy it as DECEPTICONS, embarking on a journey where every second and every choice makes the difference between mankind’s salvation and annihilation. Take On TRANSFORMERS from Around the Globe - Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection allows players to help their side win the epic battle by engaging in global "AUTOBOT vs. DECEPTICON" competitions through downloadable challenge missions. Play as Your Own Personalized TRANSFORMERS Robot - For the first time, players can customize their own TRANSFORMERS robot with a modular body part system. Throughout the game, players have the ability to scan objects to unlock new parts and upgrade their character by installing new unlockable parts in the Medical Bay as they progress through the game. Diverse Missions and Locales - Players will drive, fly and fight their way through over 25 single player levels across different world locations as they fight to decide the fate of the human race as the AUTOBOTS or DECEPTICONS. Battle With Friends - Players can challenge friends to intense, head-to-head battles through local wireless multiplayer in Deathmatch mode. [Activision]
Metascore:
66
User Score:
3.1
Sam & Max: Save the World

Sam & Max: Save the World

Platform: Xbox 360
June 17, 2009
[Xbox Live Arcade] Sam & Max Save the World in this side-splitting, award-winning, six-episode "season" of gaming's first sitcom. Canine shamus Sam and his hyperkinetic rabbity-thing partner Max are faced with a baffling mystery. All around them, people are ending up hypnotized. Washed-up child stars. The host of a popular television talk show. Even the President of the United States! Can Sam and Max find the mastermind behind this evil scheme before the entire world slips into a hypnotic trance? Characters: Interact with a bizarre cast of characters as you solve the mystery. Locations: Explore strange and exotic locations in your journey. Puzzles: Solve puzzles and uncover clues during your adventure. Full season: Play all six of the hilarious Season One episodes. [Telltale, Inc.]
Metascore:
74
User Score:
7.4
Flower, Sun, and Rain

Flower, Sun, and Rain

Platform: DS
June 16, 2009
Flower, Sun and Rain is an intriguing mystery adventure very much in the vein of Groundhog Day. You play a detective charged with locating and defusing a bomb by solving thought-provoking puzzles with a wealth of bizarre outcomes. Solving the mystery of what is happening to him and his surroundings is necessary before he eventually goes insane. Originally released on the Sony PlayStation®2, Flower, Sun and Rain was never available outside of Japan and has been high on wish lists of every Suda51 fan since Killer7 was unleashed on the western market in 2005. This updated Nintendo DS version features all the creative quirks that made the original a hit and uniquely utilises the touch screen to solve mysteries, offering players a more intimate experience. [Rising Star Games]
Metascore:
54
User Score:
8.7
Wallace & Gromit's Grand Adventures, Episode 3: Muzzled!

Wallace & Gromit's Grand Adventures, Episode 3: Muzzled!

Platform: PC
June 15, 2009
Monty Muzzle, a newcomer in town, is holding a grand fundraiser to rebuild the local dog shelter. Gromit soon realizes that Muzzle's intentions aren't exactly charitable and he must foil the huckster's plot to save the town's investment and rescue his canine friends. [Telltale Games]
Metascore:
75
User Score:
7.4
Miami Law

Miami Law

Platform: DS
June 9, 2009
(Also known as "Miami Crisis") Living the life of a detective on the beat is everyone's dream. From using your sharp analytical skills to solve a mystery, to putting your life on the line in an intense shoot-out, or shaking down the bad guy; a detective's life truly seems like life on the edge. Now, Hudson is set to give you a taste of that life with Miami Law, an all new adventure on Nintendo DS that has you saving the world with your fingertips! Miami Law is an action-adventure game packed with all of the ingredients of a prime-time TV show: an intricate storyline with a shadowy terrorist conspiracy, furious shoot-outs in abandoned warehouses, challenging crime-scene detective work and more. Players will have many opportunities to choose their path and change the story - either as the intense Law Martin from the Miami PD or the brainy Sara Starling from the FBI. Players are presented with different challenges depending on which character they pick - playing as Sara features a puzzle-based element, whereas playing with Law thrusts the player into the action, often into car chases or shoot-outs where taking out the bad guys is the only way to get results. Unlockable extras, including Texas Hold ‘Em Poker and Sudoku, are included to take the pressure off players when the tension gets thick. [Hudson Entertainment]
Metascore:
56
User Score:
8.2
Wallace & Gromit's Grand Adventures, Episode 1: Fright of the Bumblebees

Wallace & Gromit's Grand Adventures, Episode 1: Fright of the Bumblebees

Platform: Xbox 360
May 27, 2009
Enter the colorful world of West Wallaby Street in the first of four cracking adventures in Wallace & Gromit Episode 1: Fright of the Bumblebees. In this first episode, the inventor and his loyal pooch are faced with a big problem. They need 50 gallons of honey by tonight--far more than their bees can handle. When Wallace's plans to step up production go horribly awry, it falls to Gromit to fight off the angry swarm. Featuring a brand new story with the same slapstick humour, cinematic visuals, and charm that fans of the Wallace & Gromit films have come to love, Fright of the Bumblebees kicks off this four-episode series in cracking style!
Metascore:
73
User Score:
7.9
Jake Hunter: Memories of the Past

Jake Hunter: Memories of the Past

Platform: DS
May 26, 2009
Jake Hunter Detective Story: Memories of the Past features three brand new stories, one made exclusively for Nintendo DS. Jake Hunter Detective Story: Memories of the Past also includes a brand new mode, Jake Hunter Unleashed, which incorporates brand new art direction and six mind-boggling comedic stories. As an added bonus, Jake Hunter Detective Story: Memories of the Past includes the first three stories from Jake’s original adventure, all re-localized with creative imagination and flare. Play through all five episodes, plus an all new original episode made specifically for Jake Hunter on Nintendo DS. Get ready for some hilarious and suspicious misadventures in five "Jake Hunter Unleashed" comic episodes! Also included is an original comic episode added for this DS iteration of Jake Hunter. A Plethora Of Unlockables. Uncover more passwords than before and unlock short stories, interviews with the developers, and much, much more. [Aksys Games]
Metascore:
72
User Score:
tbd
Sherlock Holmes vs. Jack the Ripper

Sherlock Holmes vs. Jack the Ripper

Platform: PC
May 26, 2009
Sherlock Holmes vs. Jack the Ripper allows you to play as the greatest detective of all in the London of 1888. A series of particularly horrible murders creates a real psychosis throughout the country. Atrociously mutilated prostitutes' bodies are found by the police without them being able to find a serious lead. Sherlock Holmes starts looking for clues in the dark and sinister alleys of Whitechapel in order to follow the macabre trail of the one the press now calls Jack the Ripper. During an adventure full of twists, Sherlock Holmes will try to bring out the true identity and the motives of the one who hides behind this scary alias. [Focus Home Interactive]
Metascore:
73
User Score:
7.5
Bionic Commando

Bionic Commando

Platform: PlayStation 3
May 18, 2009
The first true sequel to the classic 1988 Nintendo Entertainment System original, Bionic Commando sees the return of the bionically-enhanced Nathan "Rad" Spencer, voiced by Mike Patton, the former lead singer of Faith No More. Time has not been kind to Spencer: 10 years after his heroic defeat of the Imperials in the original game, he has been betrayed by the government he swore to serve, imprisoned for crimes he didn't commit, and sentenced to death. On the very day of Spencer's execution, terrorists detonate a massive experimental weapon in Ascension City, unleashing an intense earthquake that has turned the city into rubble and wiped out its population. With the terrain in ruins and the city's air defense grid now in the control of a massive terrorist force whose goal remains unclear, the FSA have only one option left - a behind-the-lines assault. The perfect job for a Bionic Commando. Bionic Commando transposes the swing-and-shoot gameplay of the 8-bit original to a stunning 3D environment of towering buildings, suspended roadways and monorails, deep canyons and sheer rock faces, where every environment is scalable using swinging, scaling, climbing and wall-walking techniques. [Capcom]
Metascore:
71
User Score:
7.0
Bionic Commando

Bionic Commando

Platform: Xbox 360
May 18, 2009
The first true sequel to the classic 1988 Nintendo Entertainment System original, Bionic Commando sees the return of the bionically-enhanced Nathan "Rad" Spencer, voiced by Mike Patton, the former lead singer of Faith No More. Time has not been kind to Spencer: 10 years after his heroic defeat of the Imperials in the original game, he has been betrayed by the government he swore to serve, imprisoned for crimes he didn't commit, and sentenced to death. On the very day of Spencer's execution, terrorists detonate a massive experimental weapon in Ascension City, unleashing an intense earthquake that has turned the city into rubble and wiped out its population. With the terrain in ruins and the city's air defense grid now in the control of a massive terrorist force whose goal remains unclear, the FSA have only one option left - a behind-the-lines assault. The perfect job for a Bionic Commando. Bionic Commando transposes the swing-and-shoot gameplay of the 8-bit original to a stunning 3D environment of towering buildings, suspended roadways and monorails, deep canyons and sheer rock faces, where every environment is scalable using swinging, scaling, climbing and wall-walking techniques. [Capcom]
Metascore:
70
User Score:
7.2
Downfall (2009)

Downfall (2009)

Platform: PC
May 15, 2009
Quiet Haven Hotel was supposed to be just a one night shelter for Joe and Lucy Davis. But things soon start to go wrong. Lucy's panic attacks get worse and soon she disappears. And in the morning, the hotel changes too. Nothing is what it seems anymore. Joe is left alone, trying to understand what is happening, trapped between reality and this nightmare.
Metascore:
75
User Score:
7.9
Leisure Suit Larry: Box Office Bust

Leisure Suit Larry: Box Office Bust

Platform: PlayStation 3
May 5, 2009
The Leisure Suit Larry: Box Office Bust video game gives gamers an all-access pass to the glitz, glamour and gorgeous women of Tinseltown. In this 3rd person adventure game, Larry takes a summer job working on his uncle Larry’s movie lot doing odd jobs and trying to uncover a mole from another studio who threatens to air the studio's dirty laundry in the tabloids. Leisure Suit Larry: Box Office Bust is a rollicking, innuendo-laden lampoon of Hollywood that features open world sand box game play that includes exploration, platforming, racing and puzzle-solving to complete missions. Additionally, the game features an all-new Directors Game that allows the player to create their very own "Larry Feature." True to form, Leisure Suit Larry Box Office Bust features sophomoric comedy and bombshell babes thanks to the writing talents of Allen Covert and an All-Star cast of actors and actresses, including Jay Mohr, Dave Attell, Shannon Elizabeth, Carmen Elektra, Patrick Warburton, Jeffrey Tambor, Nikki Cox, Peter Graves, Jane Lynch and Josh Keaton as the voice of Larry Loveage. [Sierra Entertainment]
Metascore:
17
User Score:
2.0
Night at the Museum: Battle of the Smithsonian

Night at the Museum: Battle of the Smithsonian

Platform: Xbox 360
May 5, 2009
Get ready for a story so epic it could only unfold in the corridors of the world's largest museum--the Smithsonian Institution. Museum guard-turned entrepreneur Larry Daley discovers that his favorite exhibits, and some of his best friends, from New York's Natural History Museum are being shipped off to the archives at the Smithsonian. Larry gets a distress call from the miniature cowboy, Jedediah, reporting that Egyptian ruler Kahmunrah and a trio of heinous henchmen--namely Ivan the Terrible, Napoleon and Al Capone--are plotting to take over the museum, then the world. Speeding to the nation's capitol, Larry is clearly in over his head. But with some impressive new pals, including the irrepressible Amelia Earhart, along with familiar friends Teddy Roosevelt and Octavius, Larry will stop at nothing to restore the Smithsonian before dawn. [Majesco]
Metascore:
50
User Score:
7.1
Night at the Museum: Battle of the Smithsonian

Night at the Museum: Battle of the Smithsonian

Platform: Wii
May 5, 2009
Get ready for a story so epic it could only unfold in the corridors of the world's largest museum--the Smithsonian Institution. Museum guard-turned entrepreneur Larry Daley discovers that his favorite exhibits, and some of his best friends, from New York's Natural History Museum are being shipped off to the archives at the Smithsonian. Larry gets a distress call from the miniature cowboy, Jedediah, reporting that Egyptian ruler Kahmunrah and a trio of heinous henchmen--namely Ivan the Terrible, Napoleon and Al Capone--are plotting to take over the museum, then the world. Speeding to the nation's capitol, Larry is clearly in over his head. But with some impressive new pals, including the irrepressible Amelia Earhart, along with familiar friends Teddy Roosevelt and Octavius, Larry will stop at nothing to restore the Smithsonian before dawn. [Majesco]
Metascore:
54
User Score:
6.8
Klonoa

Klonoa

Platform: Wii
May 5, 2009
(Also known as "Klonoa: Door to Phantomile") follows the story of Klonoa and his ring spirit friend, Hewpoe, as they set off to investigate a mysterious crash near their home in Phantomile, a world created by everyone’s dreams. The pair soon find themselves embarking on an exciting adventure filled with magical creatures and evil villains. With his trusty friend Hewpoe at his side and the power of the Wind Bullet in his hands, it’s up to Klonoa to save Phantomile! [Namco Bandai Games]
Metascore:
77
User Score:
8.1
Wallace & Gromit's Grand Adventures, Episode 2: The Last Resort

Wallace & Gromit's Grand Adventures, Episode 2: The Last Resort

Platform: PC
May 5, 2009
When unrelenting rain ruins their holiday plans, Wallace & Gromit bring the beach to 62 West Wallaby with a makeshift resort — in their basement. Keeping customers satisfied is tricky business, especially when one of them is clocked on the head by an unknown assailant. Whodunnit? Find out... with a little help from Wallace's latest invention, the Deduct-o-matic! [TellTale Games]
Metascore:
72
User Score:
7.6
Zeno Clash

Zeno Clash

Platform: PC
April 21, 2009
Zeno Clash is an action/fighting game set in a punk fantasy world. The game is played from a first person perspective and the combat is generally up close and brutal. Experience a deep storyline set in a fantastic world. Play the role of Ghat, a man banished by his own brothers and forced to begin a desperate journey past the forbidden desert and to the end of the world. [Steam]
Metascore:
77
User Score:
7.7
The Godfather II

The Godfather II

Platform: PC
April 7, 2009
After being promoted by Michael Corleone to Don of New York, players expand to new cities, as they build up their families through extorting businesses, monopolizing illegal crime rings and defeating new families in an effort to become the most powerful mob family in America. To help players manage their empire, The Godfather II introduces "The Don's View" – an innovative strategy meta-game that allows players to oversee the entire world as they grow the family business. Using the Don's View, players will be able to build, defend and expand their crime rings, while keeping an eye on the movements and plans of the rival families. Players will also learn to master the business of organized crime by building a family of Made Men, hiring crew, handing out orders, and promoting their best men up the ranks. Set in a stunning open-world environment, The Godfather II expands on the popular gameplay mechanics of the first game and doubles down on the series' signature BlackHand control scheme, which now features even more visceral hand-to-hand brutality at your fingertips, introducing a new combo system, pressure tactics and executions. In The Godfather II, players fight alongside their hand-picked crew, who have their own skills and expertise. Each family member specializes in a specific field such as demolitions, arson, engineering, first-aid and more. As The Don you control the family, sending some of your men on missions while heading off into action with others. The combination of strategic organized crime gameplay and brutal BlackHand action promises to set The Godfather II apart from other open-world games. Play The Godfather II online multiplayer modes and become the true Don of Dons. Take your money, weapons, and crew from your single-player experience online and wage mob warfare against up to 16 players from around the world. Play as one of the family’s crew specialists and put your best strategies to the test as you take over territory and strike back at rivals. Earn upgrades and money that can be used in your single-player experience. [Electronic Arts]
Metascore:
63
User Score:
6.8
The Godfather II

The Godfather II

Platform: PlayStation 3
April 7, 2009
After being promoted by Michael Corleone to Don of New York, players expand to new cities, as they build up their families through extorting businesses, monopolizing illegal crime rings and defeating new families in an effort to become the most powerful mob family in America. To help players manage their empire, The Godfather II introduces "The Don's View" – an innovative strategy meta-game that allows players to oversee the entire world as they grow the family business. Using the Don's View, players will be able to build, defend and expand their crime rings, while keeping an eye on the movements and plans of the rival families. Players will also learn to master the business of organized crime by building a family of Made Men, hiring crew, handing out orders, and promoting their best men up the ranks. Set in a stunning open-world environment, The Godfather II expands on the popular gameplay mechanics of the first game and doubles down on the series' signature BlackHand control scheme, which now features even more visceral hand-to-hand brutality at your fingertips, introducing a new combo system, pressure tactics and executions. In The Godfather II, players fight alongside their hand-picked crew, who have their own skills and expertise. Each family member specializes in a specific field such as demolitions, arson, engineering, first-aid and more. As The Don you control the family, sending some of your men on missions while heading off into action with others. The combination of strategic organized crime gameplay and brutal BlackHand action promises to set The Godfather II apart from other open-world games. Play The Godfather II online multiplayer modes and become the true Don of Dons. Take your money, weapons, and crew from your single-player experience online and wage mob warfare against up to 16 players from around the world. Play as one of the family’s crew specialists and put your best strategies to the test as you take over territory and strike back at rivals. Earn upgrades and money that can be used in your single-player experience. [Electronic Arts]
Metascore:
67
User Score:
7.1
The Godfather II

The Godfather II

Platform: Xbox 360
April 7, 2009
After being promoted by Michael Corleone to Don of New York, players expand to new cities, as they build up their families through extorting businesses, monopolizing illegal crime rings and defeating new families in an effort to become the most powerful mob family in America. To help players manage their empire, The Godfather II introduces "The Don's View" – an innovative strategy meta-game that allows players to oversee the entire world as they grow the family business. Using the Don's View, players will be able to build, defend and expand their crime rings, while keeping an eye on the movements and plans of the rival families. Players will also learn to master the business of organized crime by building a family of Made Men, hiring crew, handing out orders, and promoting their best men up the ranks. Set in a stunning open-world environment, The Godfather II expands on the popular gameplay mechanics of the first game and doubles down on the series' signature BlackHand control scheme, which now features even more visceral hand-to-hand brutality at your fingertips, introducing a new combo system, pressure tactics and executions. In The Godfather II, players fight alongside their hand-picked crew, who have their own skills and expertise. Each family member specializes in a specific field such as demolitions, arson, engineering, first-aid and more. As The Don you control the family, sending some of your men on missions while heading off into action with others. The combination of strategic organized crime gameplay and brutal BlackHand action promises to set The Godfather II apart from other open-world games. Play The Godfather II online multiplayer modes and become the true Don of Dons. Take your money, weapons, and crew from your single-player experience online and wage mob warfare against up to 16 players from around the world. Play as one of the family’s crew specialists and put your best strategies to the test as you take over territory and strike back at rivals. Earn upgrades and money that can be used in your single-player experience. [Electronic Arts]
Metascore:
65
User Score:
6.9
Leisure Suit Larry: Box Office Bust

Leisure Suit Larry: Box Office Bust

Platform: PC
March 31, 2009
The Leisure Suit Larry: Box Office Bust video game gives gamers an all-access pass to the glitz, glamour and gorgeous women of Tinseltown. In this 3rd person adventure game, Larry takes a summer job working on his uncle Larry’s movie lot doing odd jobs and trying to uncover a mole from another studio who threatens to air the studio's dirty laundry in the tabloids. Leisure Suit Larry: Box Office Bust is a rollicking, innuendo-laden lampoon of Hollywood that features open world sand box game play that includes exploration, platforming, racing and puzzle-solving to complete missions. Additionally, the game features an all-new Directors Game that allows the player to create their very own "Larry Feature." True to form, Leisure Suit Larry Box Office Bust features sophomoric comedy and bombshell babes thanks to the writing talents of Allen Covert and an All-Star cast of actors and actresses, including Jay Mohr, Dave Attell, Shannon Elizabeth, Carmen Elektra, Patrick Warburton, Jeffrey Tambor, Nikki Cox, Peter Graves, Jane Lynch and Josh Keaton as the voice of Larry Loveage. [Sierra Entertainment]
Metascore:
20
User Score:
2.1
Leisure Suit Larry: Box Office Bust

Leisure Suit Larry: Box Office Bust

Platform: Xbox 360
March 31, 2009
The Leisure Suit Larry: Box Office Bust video game gives gamers an all-access pass to the glitz, glamour and gorgeous women of Tinseltown. In this 3rd person adventure game, Larry takes a summer job working on his uncle Larry’s movie lot doing odd jobs and trying to uncover a mole from another studio who threatens to air the studio's dirty laundry in the tabloids. Leisure Suit Larry: Box Office Bust is a rollicking, innuendo-laden lampoon of Hollywood that features open world sand box game play that includes exploration, platforming, racing and puzzle-solving to complete missions. Additionally, the game features an all-new Directors Game that allows the player to create their very own "Larry Feature." True to form, Leisure Suit Larry Box Office Bust features sophomoric comedy and bombshell babes thanks to the writing talents of Allen Covert and an All-Star cast of actors and actresses, including Jay Mohr, Dave Attell, Shannon Elizabeth, Carmen Elektra, Patrick Warburton, Jeffrey Tambor, Nikki Cox, Peter Graves, Jane Lynch and Josh Keaton as the voice of Larry Loveage. [Sierra Entertainment]
Metascore:
25
User Score:
2.5
Lux-Pain

Lux-Pain

Platform: DS
March 27, 2009
Lux-Pain is set in historical Kisaragi City, a town plagued by mysteries from small mishaps to murders - with no logical explanation as to why these events occur. It seems "Silent", a worm born through hate and sadness, has infected humans and forced them to commit atrocious crimes. The hero's parents, Atsuki, are victims of such crimes. To avenge his parents, Atsuki goes through a dangerous operation to acquire Lux-Pain in his left arm, a power so strong that his left eye turns golden when using it to seek and destroy Silent for good. [Ignition]
Metascore:
48
User Score:
6.2
Broken Sword: Shadow of the Templars - The Director's Cut

Broken Sword: Shadow of the Templars - The Director's Cut

Platform: Wii
March 24, 2009
Broken Sword: Shadow of the Templars - The Director's Cut starts with the player in control of charming Parisian photo-journalist Nicole Collard, who witnesses the brutal and horrifying murder of one of Paris's richest and most influential statesmen. During her investigations, which feature exclusive new locations, Nico meets amiable American George Stobbart, who has been unwittingly caught up in the sinister and bloody theft of an ancient manuscript. Together, they are drawn into a terrifying conspiracy rooted in a long-forgotten medieval legend. Expanding on the original classic storyline, The Director's Cut features tight scripting and an intense atmosphere from the explosive opening sequence to the gripping finale, where the full threat of the conspiracy is revealed. [Ubisoft]
Metascore:
74
User Score:
8.2
Broken Sword: Shadow of the Templars - The Director's Cut

Broken Sword: Shadow of the Templars - The Director's Cut

Platform: DS
March 24, 2009
Broken Sword: Shadow of the Templars - The Director's Cut starts with the player in control of charming Parisian photo-journalist Nicole Collard, who witnesses the brutal and horrifying murder of one of Paris's richest and most influential statesmen. During her investigations, which feature exclusive new locations, Nico meets amiable American George Stobbart, who has been unwittingly caught up in the sinister and bloody theft of an ancient manuscript. Together, they are drawn into a terrifying conspiracy rooted in a long-forgotten medieval legend. Expanding on the original classic storyline, The Director's Cut features tight scripting and an intense atmosphere from the explosive opening sequence to the gripping finale, where the full threat of the conspiracy is revealed. [Ubisoft]
Metascore:
78
User Score:
8.0
Cate West: The Vanishing Files

Cate West: The Vanishing Files

Platform: Wii
March 23, 2009
In this intriguing unsolved mystery, local police are baffled by a series of unexplained cases, dubbed The Vanishing Files, which have paralyzed the city. Enter Cate West, celebrated novelist and insightful visionary. Help Cate find clues, compile evidence, locate hideouts and name the culprit in these mysterious crimes. With 29 locations, 15 cases and 75 levels, this original whodunit mystery is sure to delight fans of all ages.
Metascore:
65
User Score:
tbd
Wallace & Gromit's Grand Adventures, Episode 1: Fright of the Bumblebees

Wallace & Gromit's Grand Adventures, Episode 1: Fright of the Bumblebees

Platform: PC
March 23, 2009
[Xbox Live Arcade] Enter the colorful world of West Wallaby Street in the first of four cracking adventures in Wallace & Gromit Episode 1: Fright of the Bumblebees. In this first episode, the inventor and his loyal pooch are faced with a big problem. They need 50 gallons of honey by tonight - far more than their bees can handle. When Wallace's plans to step up production go horribly awry, it falls to Gromit to fight off the angry swarm. Featuring a brand new story with the same slapstick humour, cinematic visuals, and charm that fans of the Wallace & Gromit films have come to love, Fright of the Bumblebees kicks off this four-episode series in cracking style. [TellTale]
Metascore:
76
User Score:
7.7
The Path

The Path

Platform: PC
March 18, 2009
The Path is a short horror game inspired by older versions of Little Red Ridinghood, set in modern day. The Path offers an atmospheric experience of exploration, discovery and introspection through a unique form of gameplay, designed to immerse you deeply into its dark themes. Every interaction in the game expresses an aspect of the narrative. The six protagonists each have their own age and personality and allow the player to live through the tale in different ways. Most of the story, however, relies on your active imagination. The Path is designed with accessibility in mind. There are no ticking clocks or monsters to defeat. No hard puzzles will ever halt your progress. Most activities in the game are entirely optional and voluntary. The player has all the freedom in the world to explore and experience. The Path is a Slow Game. Six sisters live in an apartment in the city. One by one their mother sends them on an errand to their grandmother, who is sick and bedridden. The teenagers are instructed to go to grandmother's house deep in the forest and, by all means, to stay on the path! Wolves are hiding in the woods, just waiting for little girls to stray. But young women are not exactly known for their obedience, are they? Will they be able to resist the tempations of the forest? Will they stay clear of danger? Can they prevent the ancient tale from being retold? [Tale of Tales]
Metascore:
79
User Score:
6.7
Tomb Raider Underworld: Lara's Shadow

Tomb Raider Underworld: Lara's Shadow

Platform: Xbox 360
March 10, 2009
[Downloadable Content] Exclusive to Xbox Live, Tomb Raider: Underworld - Lara's Shadow allows gamers to experience Lara's universe from an entirely new perspective; that of the Doppelganger. With faster movement, shadow powers and a melee attack that decimates enemies with devastating accuracy and speed, the Doppelganger opens up all new gameplay mechanics, areas and puzzles which wouldn't be possible while playing as Lara Croft. [Eidos Interactive]
Metascore:
66
User Score:
8.2
Grey's Anatomy: The Video Game

Grey's Anatomy: The Video Game

Platform: Wii
March 4, 2009
Immerse yourself for the first time in the world of "Grey’s Anatomy" as Seattle Grace Hospital is struck by one of the worst crises in the hospital’s history. Will these events decide the fate of its staff and patients, or will you? Live the most intense moments of a "Grey’s Anatomy" crisis through all of your favorite characters' eyes, hands, minds and hearts. Experience the challenge of managing complex relationships, making difficult decisions (in life and in love) and completing surgical procedures . Grey’s Anatomy: The Video Game brings to life all the people and places from one of the most popular TV shows. Experience a whole new story written in collaboration with the "Grey’s Anatomy" TV show production team and writers. This game allows you to truly experience the world of "Grey’s Anatomy" through the eyes of a doctor, the hands of a surgeon, the mind of a professional and the heart of a romantic. Play as the Stars. For the first time ever, play as Meredith, Derek, Cristina or any of your favorite cast members, with 3-D character models based on the original TV actors' likenesses. See the state of Seattle Grace Hospital’s cast as it deals with one of the worst crises in the hospital’s history! Influence the Storyline. Influence character dialogue and make critical decisions that affect the outcome of the storyline and the state of the hospital. Perform Surgeries. Take hold of your Wii Remote, Nintendo DS stylus or PC mouse to perform multi-step surgeries as you tackle life or death situations in the operating room. Accessible Gameplay. User-friendly interface and innovative gameplay takes advantage of the freedom of the Wii Remote, Nintendo DS stylus and PC mouse. [Ubisoft]
Metascore:
65
User Score:
7.3
Grey's Anatomy: The Video Game

Grey's Anatomy: The Video Game

Platform: PC
March 4, 2009
Immerse yourself for the first time in the world of "Grey’s Anatomy" as Seattle Grace Hospital is struck by one of the worst crises in the hospital’s history. Will these events decide the fate of its staff and patients, or will you? Live the most intense moments of a "Grey’s Anatomy" crisis through all of your favorite characters' eyes, hands, minds and hearts. Experience the challenge of managing complex relationships, making difficult decisions (in life and in love) and completing surgical procedures . Grey’s Anatomy: The Video Game brings to life all the people and places from one of the most popular TV shows. Experience a whole new story written in collaboration with the "Grey’s Anatomy" TV show production team and writers. This game allows you to truly experience the world of "Grey’s Anatomy" through the eyes of a doctor, the hands of a surgeon, the mind of a professional and the heart of a romantic. Play as the Stars. For the first time ever, play as Meredith, Derek, Cristina or any of your favorite cast members, with 3-D character models based on the original TV actors' likenesses. See the state of Seattle Grace Hospital’s cast as it deals with one of the worst crises in the hospital’s history! Influence the Storyline. Influence character dialogue and make critical decisions that affect the outcome of the storyline and the state of the hospital. Perform Surgeries. Take hold of your Wii Remote, Nintendo DS stylus or PC mouse to perform multi-step surgeries as you tackle life or death situations in the operating room. Accessible Gameplay. User-friendly interface and innovative gameplay takes advantage of the freedom of the Wii Remote, Nintendo DS stylus and PC mouse. [Ubisoft]
Metascore:
36
User Score:
3.7
Sonic and the Black Knight

Sonic and the Black Knight

Platform: Wii
March 3, 2009
Sonic and the Black Knight is a Wii-exclusive adventure. Part of the storybook series of games that began with Sonic and the Secret Rings, this title brings Sonic into the world of Arthurian legend and offers the world's most famous blue hedgehog the chance to become a knight. Using the unique Wii control system, this game takes advantage of both the Wii Remote and the Nunchuk to offer an interactive experience that Sonic fans will love. Created by Sonic Team in Japan, this innovative game takes Sonic into a medieval world and arms him with a sword to aid in his effort to save the day. Sonic and the Black Knight hosts an irresistible cast of characters and teaches Sonic fans what it takes to be a true hero and the ultimate knight. With a series of missions set in stunning Arthurian-inspired locations, Sonic and the Black Knight promises a fast-paced adventure. [Sega]
Metascore:
54
User Score:
7.1
Ceville

Ceville

Platform: PC
February 27, 2009
The mean cruel cold blooded tyrant Ceville ruthlessly rules the beautiful kingdom of Faeryanis. Or rather, he used to rule the beautiful kingdom of Faeryanis, until the brave people revolted against his regime and drove him out of the palace. The kindhearted queen Gwendolyn did step up to reign over the land with a council of noble and wise advisors.. It seems that this story could end just like any other fairy tale: "And they lived happily ever after..." But no, that's not quite right. Because another evil rises within the land. The treacherous Basilus - counsellor of Gwendolyn and of Ceville before her - plans to take the crown and torture the realm with the help of murderous beasts he has summoned from the planes of eternal darkness. All seems lost! But hope resides with the one most unlikely person imaginable to save the kingdom and restore peace to the realm: Ceville, the realm's former despotic ruler...Three playable main characters: Ceville, the ancient ruler of Faeryanis and spare-time tyrant, Ambrosius, the noble and somewhat self-important knight and Lilly, the gentle and kind little girl. This game will give you an impression of what happens, when you mix up the setting and humour of Shrek, Discworld and the Monkey Island series. [Kalypso Media]
Metascore:
73
User Score:
7.0
Tomb Raider Underworld: Beneath the Ashes

Tomb Raider Underworld: Beneath the Ashes

Platform: Xbox 360
February 24, 2009
[Downloadable Content] Beneath the Ashes is the first of two brand new downloadable levels in the continuing Tomb Raider adventures of Lara Croft. Offering a new adventure specifically designed to extend the Tomb Raider: Underworld experience, Tomb Raider Underworld: Beneath the Ashes sends Lara back to the remains of Croft Manor where she uncovers a massive series of never-before-seen caverns and age old crypts used by her father to protect and hide a deadly source of power. In addition to an entirely new area to explore, the pack also contains six new costumes and deliver an additional 125 achievement points. [Microsoft]
Metascore:
60
User Score:
7.4
Emerald City Confidential

Emerald City Confidential

Platform: PC
February 19, 2009
Work with the world's most cunning detective in the shadowy underbelly of the Emerald City of Oz! As Petra, you'll be lured deep into mysteries involving new foes and familiar faces; Scarecrow, Lion, Dorothy and Toto included. This is Oz as you've never seen it before! Solve your detective's quest and unravel a conspiracy of magic and intrigue! Follow a case through five chapters full of puzzles, witnesses, suspects, and allies. [PlayFirst]
Metascore:
71
User Score:
7.6
Art of Murder: Hunt for the Puppeteer

Art of Murder: Hunt for the Puppeteer

Platform: PC
February 17, 2009
The United States is stricken by a series of mysterious, brutal murders. A seemingly similar death is discovered across the ocean in Paris, France. The killer seems to have a special trademark: the body is always accompanied by a mysterious doll dressed in 17th century clothing. Young FBI agent Nicole Bonnet must undertake a journey through two continents - from France and Spain to the exotic Cuba. The investigation may lead her to surprising discoveries that date back centuries ago. [City Interactive]
Metascore:
56
User Score:
5.8
Coraline

Coraline

Platform: PlayStation 2
January 27, 2009
The surrealistic adventure game with a moody atmosphere, you'll encounter engaging narrative and a cast of colorful characters. It features a young girl who discovers a mysterious door in her home that introduces her to an alternate reality. She must rely on her wit, perseverance and courage to find her way back home. Join her on her fantastical journey for a memorable adventure. Play as Coraline and interact with all of the colorful characters in this fantastical interactive adventure. Explore two distinct, fully interactive worlds like never before - the brooding Normal World and mesmerizing Other World. Graphic style and tone inspired by the amazing stop-motion animated film and the eerie storyline. Earn buttons as currency through unique and engaging mini-games. Collectible items galore: find unique outfits to customize Coraline's look, fill your scrapbook with photos, and unlock artwork and stills from the movie.
Metascore:
39
User Score:
3.3
Coraline

Coraline

Platform: Wii
January 27, 2009
The surrealistic adventure game with a moody atmosphere, you'll encounter engaging narrative and a cast of colorful characters. It features a young girl who discovers a mysterious door in her home that introduces her to an alternate reality. She must rely on her wit, perseverance and courage to find her way back home. Join her on her fantastical journey for a memorable adventure. Play as Coraline and interact with all of the colorful characters in this fantastical interactive adventure. Explore two distinct, fully interactive worlds like never before - the brooding Normal World and mesmerizing Other World. Graphic style and tone inspired by the amazing stop-motion animated film and the eerie storyline. Earn buttons as currency through unique and engaging mini-games. Collectible items galore: find unique outfits to customize Coraline's look, fill your scrapbook with photos, and unlock artwork and stills from the movie.
Metascore:
42
User Score:
6.1
Inkheart

Inkheart

Platform: DS
January 12, 2009
Based on the feature film adaptation of the best-selling Cornelia Funke novel, Inkheart is the story of Meggie, a young girl whose father has a secret magical ability; he can bring book characters to life simply by reading the story aloud! It sounds like a wondrous gift, but evil lurks within the pages of a rare children’s fable...Now, for the first time on your Nintendo DS, embark on a compelling and exciting action adventure. Solve tricky puzzles and challenge difficult tasks. Take on the roles of Meggie, Mo, Dustfinger or Farid and the ink itself will come to life. Immersed in a breathtaking backdrop with lovingly designed details, it is up to you alone to save the world before the dark powers of Capricorn are victorious. Are you ready? Then join Meggie and her friends on their dangerous adventure! [DreamCatcher Interactive]
Metascore:
39
User Score:
1.8
Elebits: The Adventures of Kai and Zero

Elebits: The Adventures of Kai and Zero

Platform: DS
January 6, 2009
(Also known as "Eledees 2") Enter into an extraordinary game of hide and seek in this exciting sequel to Elebits! Kai and Zero have been swept off to a magical land and must finish the challenges ahead, to get back home. Seek out the mischievous little Omega Elebits that hold supernatural powers and give you the ability to complete puzzle quests. The more you play the stronger you become as you capture Omega Elebits providing you with incredible magic abilities to solve tasks. Find, capture and befriend the Elebits, raise them and embark on a magical journey using their combined powers to battle through amazing adventures and find a way back home! [Konami]
Metascore:
75
User Score:
8.2
Cate West: The Vanishing Files

Cate West: The Vanishing Files

Platform: DS
December 15, 2008
In this intriguing unsolved mystery, local police are baffled by a series of unexplained cases, dubbed The Vanishing Files, which have paralyzed the city. Enter Cate West, celebrated novelist and insightful visionary. Help Cate find clues, compile evidence, locate hideouts and name the culprit in these mysterious crimes. With 29 locations, 15 cases and 75 levels, this original whodunit mystery is sure to delight fans of all ages.
Metascore:
68
User Score:
tbd
Strong Bad's Cool Game for Attractive People Episode 5: 8-Bit Is Enough

Strong Bad's Cool Game for Attractive People Episode 5: 8-Bit Is Enough

Platform: Wii
December 15, 2008
[WiiWare] Trogdor, the beefy-armed dragon of legend, has shaken free from his video game and is running through the countryside, "burninating" everything in sight. With a dragon on the loose and 8-bit classics leaking into the real world, it's all fun and games until the proud land of Strong Badia falls to Trogdor's fiery wrath. Now Strong Bad must take back the night by sending this scorching menace back into his arcade cabinet once and for all. Just one problem: Does anybody know how to kill a dragon? [TellTale Games]
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