While it lacks 3-D graphics and an impressive use of lighting and shadows found in its predecessors, the stealthy action game still captures the thrill of modern espionage.

Once the game has been completed, more Ninja Five-O fun can be had with an unlockable difficulty setting (making the game more tough to complete) and an optional Time Trial model.

Controlling Wolverine during combat can prove difficult, especially when there are multiple enemies onscreen simultaneously.

Controlling Wolverine during combat can prove difficult, especially when there are multiple enemies onscreen simultaneously.

Controlling Wolverine during combat can prove difficult, especially when there are multiple enemies onscreen simultaneously.

If the controversial content isn't enough to turn off players, the game's annoying technical problems will. The length and frequency of load times between levels is the biggest problem.

If you liked "Lord of the Rings," then you'll love Golden Sun: The Lost Age.

Controlling Wolverine during combat can prove difficult, especially when there are multiple enemies onscreen simultaneously.

Electronic Arts deserves kudos for breathing new life into the aging fighting genre with this title's fresh approach.

This title's great story, realistic visuals and immersive game play will keep you glued to the screen for hours.

It's a perfect match for music fans and parents looking for a constructive - rather than destructive -game experience.

Easily the finest game to grace the GameCube to date.

If you can forgive the game's lighter approach - one that emphasizes action instead of strategy - then you'll enjoy Black Hawk Down.

The word epic describes Freelancer, Microsoft Game Studios' latest title, thanks to its strong narrative and virtually limitless game play opportunities.

This atmospheric whodunit differs from others thanks to its moody film noir-style tone.

A perfect pick for those who prefer strategy over action.

Just be sure not to make any plans until the summer - it may very well take you that long to finish this elaborate role-playing game.

The end of this first episode of .hack - dubbed Infection - will leave players hanging and longing for more.

Despite the game's stunning, high-end graphics, Generals loads quickly and plays smoothly.

A 3-D shooter that pays as much attention to a compelling single-player storyline as it does blasting enemies with futuristic weaponry.

A comprehensive, deep and fun fighting game.

This expansion focuses on the little-known Italian and Sicilian campaigns of World War II.

The problem lies in a finicky third-person perspective camera that swivels around the protagonists. In many cases, it will switch angles right in the middle of combat, making it difficult to stay focused on who or what you're attacking.

The biggest hindrance in The Getaway involves its user interface - or lack thereof - as the development team attempted to make the game look and play out like a movie.

Kudos to the developers for including a new game mode, multiplayer options and more suitable visuals to the console.

Not worth your time or money, and it's certainly a shame for fans of this once-groundbreaking series.

Unfortunately, the game play in "Impossible Creatures" doesn't match the title's ingenious premise.

Not worth your time or money, and it's certainly a shame for fans of this once-groundbreaking series.