Costume Quest works better when the emphasis is on action. The "collect all candy to unlock next world" variation may get a little tired by the end of the game, but it's a lot of fun to collect new costumes (and discover their abilities).

Costume Quest works better when the emphasis is on action. The "collect all candy to unlock next world" variation may get a little tired by the end of the game, but it's a lot of fun to collect new costumes (and discover their abilities).

There's a lot of fun to be had here, and younger players should get plenty of fun out of this product. For discerning adults, the allure may wear off pretty quickly, but not before a few hearty laughs.

There's some fun to be had in the Time Trial mode, but only because you don't have to struggle with the inadequacy of the rest of the game. Online play may eventually offer some fun as well, but right now it doesn't seem to work.

At $10 it won't break the bank, and the basic premise is solid, but the bottom line is that the core feature doesn't work.

The story mode is pointless and the two-player mode is bare-bones. There is almost nothing worthwhile to do in this game.

In spite of its flaws, Ubisoft offers a hefty selection of options and gameplay. Just Dance Kids needs work, but it's still a valiant effort all the same.

The basic realities of Blood Stone's shooting and driving are generally overshadowed by the bombastic setpieces.

There is a lot to do and a lot to unlock - although it all boils down to different ways to frame fighting.

There is a lot to do and a lot to unlock - although it all boils down to different ways to frame fighting.

There are songs to play you can't get anywhere else, but you should really ask yourself if you to play them on a "real-fake" guitar.

There are songs to play you can't get anywhere else, but you should really ask yourself if you to play them on a "real-fake" guitar.

It'll probably take you about three hours to blast through the game's main objectives, and you can add about two to three more hours if you stop to befriend everyone. After that, there's no reason to come back.

There are plenty of unique games on offer here, but there's so many impediments to actually enjoying the game that the entire experience is dragged down. The far-too-frequent load time, and constant signing-in and picture-taking ensure that you're only actually playing about a quarter of the time.

There's not enough content in this package, and the progression aspects are woefully lacking. For the most part you're expected to keep playing to rank up stats, rather than a compelling campaign.

There isn't much to the game's career mode, but this game will certainly be a sure-fire winner at parties.

Mindless shooting is made better with co-op or survival modes.

Mindless shooting is made better with co-op or survival modes.

If you're a fan of slasher films and all-around gory themes, then you'll have a blast if you can look past the lack of polish. Previous fans of the franchise will love it. Newcomers, be wary if you strive for perfection out of your games.

If you're a fan of slasher films and all-around gory themes, then you'll have a blast if you can look past the lack of polish. Previous fans of the franchise will love it. Newcomers, be wary if you strive for perfection out of your games.

This is a fun – though very sloppy - war experience for the PSP, especially if you've got PSP-owning friends to experience it with in co-op.

The only thing of any value here is the story, and even then you're mostly just reading it in the menu screen. This game has nothing to offer anyone in terms of gameplay.

The only thing of any value here is the story, and even then you're mostly just reading it in the menu screen. This game has nothing to offer anyone in terms of gameplay.

There's only a handful of chapters, and the gameplay is repetitive and uninspired. The few solid elements presented here are appreciated, but they don't come close to adding up to a fun gameplay package.

The Classic Games mode is admittedly alluring. Is it worth $40? No, not really. The rest of Pac-man Party feels uninspired and gratuitous.

Lots of card combinations. Solid Yu-Gi-Oh gameplay.

The novelty wore off, but younger players may want to continue monthly as new content is added.

If you're a fan of strategy RPGs and shooters, there's a lot to like here. If you're not, you probably aren't even reading this.