If you’re a survival horror fan looking for something that doesn’t involve zombies, genetically engineered mutants, aliens, or any of the other usual cliches of the genre, Rule of Rose might interest you with its 1930s setting, creepy children, and unsettling atmosphere.

NASCAR '08 is not a bad game in any sense of the term, but neither is it fantastic. If you're a racing fan or a NASCAR fan there's stuff to like here and even if you don't care for NASCAR itself it's still a competent ride.

Overly difficult gameplay for an arcade game. A solid title that the majority of people will simply find too hard. Anyone looking for a real challenge will find it more than enough.

Tony Hawk's Downhill Jam could have been an interesting take on the THPS formula and a cool combination of Tony Hawk and SSX gameplay, but instead it's a poorly conceived and designed mess.

A solid collection of 18 card games. It does not go overboard with extra features that don’t belong in a card game, yet it has a surprising amount of content.

It’s a solid turn-based strategy game that’s easy to pick up and fun to play, good for both fans and those new to the genre. The lack of multiplayer hurts, but it’s not a mortal wound.

The good outweighs the bad, and the developers get extra points for making the DS version unique without giving up the overall adventure and story.

Mutant Nightmare isn't going to blow anyone away, but it can provide a bit of entertaining ninja action when you just need something to occupy your time.

All of those annoying elements that we thought were gone in the next generation rear their ugly heads. It's too easy for adults, too frustrating for kids.

Fans of the third-person action genre are suited to enjoy this game and will certainly walk away with some level of satisfaction.

Aegis Wing is a pretty decent looking and sounding 2D side-scrolling shooter with a nice twist on co-op multiplayer. The free price tag somewhat makes up for the lack of ship variation and small number of levels.

Shellshock promises gamers a chance for a realistic Vietnam War experience, but what it delivers is a repetitive third-person shooter that fails to break any new ground.

It’s got a badass main character with an interesting back story, amazing presentation values, and all of the outer makings of a AAA title. Unfortunately underneath everything on the exterior lies uninspired level designs, repetitive combat, and mostly boring gameplay.

Dragonball Z: Harukanaru Densetsu gets credit for trying to provide a more newbie-friendly card-battler, but it comes at the cost of the planning and complexity that makes the genre fun.

Paying 800 points for this game nets you a pretty dry experience.

The best of the Legends bunch, but Showdown – a title packed with potential – is a disappointing letdown.

The real draw is online play, and friends will have a blast ramming each other into the walls.

A fun action game that improves on flaws of the previous turtle games. This is definitely worth a weekend rental or purchase for turtle fans!

Fun for a little bit, but even die hard fans of the genre will be put off after an hour or so.

A massive disappointment.

With inexcusable control and targeting issues there is no reason to subject yourself to this game.

Don King Presents Prizefighter is a competent boxing game that is fun to play and which offers an entertaining career mode. That's all it is, however, and isn't really going to blow anyone away.

While LOL is a good idea and genuinely is a lot of fun, it lacks many necessary features and options to make it recommendable over just using Pictochat.

The concept was great, the only thing working against it was the fact that using the touch screen to shoot zombies could have proven to be too easy compared to its light gun cousin. To make up for this the developers seemed to go out of their way to make the game unfairly difficult when instead they should have increased the strategic elements of the game.

Avatar: The Last Airbender is, while not a horrible game, not nearly as good as it could have been. Unless you’re a die-hard fan of the show, choose "Marvel: Ultimate Alliance" instead.

Stick with the PC version.

Shrek the Third will be a fun game for younger gamers, and slightly entertaining for everyone else. Rent this game, but don't go wasting $50 on it.

Sonic Riders tries to be too many things at once and ends up failing to be much of a game at all.

This poorly made game lacks focus, organization and any sort of elegance that would make it fun for almost any period of time.

Insecticide melds sloppy platforming/shooter action with lightweight adventure puzzling, cemented together by a derivative pseudo-film-noir plot chock-full of atrocious puns. Swat this one away.

I liked playing this game, despite getting frequently frustrated at all of the missed opportunities and poor design choices.

An iffy buy for Diner Dash fans and not recommended for anyone unfamiliar with the franchise.

Save your twenty bucks for when you’re actually in Las Vegas. You’ll have more fun in the three minutes it takes to lose it than you will in all the time you spend with this piece of digital garbage.

It was an absolute mistake to create a Mario Party game that didn't follow the same mechanics and style as the rest of the franchise.

Fans of the cartoon will probably enjoy this short romp with Mystery Inc. as will young children. Cynical adults and those with a distinct aversion to laugh tracks should stay far away.

The whole experience just wasn’t very addictive and the super cute look and concept was just too much for me to stomach.

The level of fun wears thin fast in this game, making it suitable for short increments of play if you’d like to keep yourself from becoming bored. It’s easily the worst in the BK Games Series.

If you can forgive the game's sloppy visuals, lacking content, and rushed feel- and are simply looking for a better way to web swing then maybe this game can temporarily fill your Wii drought.

In the end, it is easy for the average gamer to skip this mediocre action game and not miss out on too much.

Transformers: The Game is a textbook example of a licensed game done wrong.

Unfortunately, the lack of unique tracks and insane AI will keep this title from competing with the upper echelon of PSP racing titles.

There’s nothing here that warrants a buy. Fans that want to know why Nightcrawler wasn’t in the movie will want to check out the game from your local video rental store.

While it could have been interesting with proper development, it is instead a forgettable title that is probably not even worth the cost of a Blockbuster rental.

Fall of X.A.N.A. has a lot of problems that only fans of the series will be able to overcome.

Despite having a great premise for a stealth action game, we were disappointed by the finished product.

If I was handed this game and a rusty meat cleaver and told that I would have to cut off some part of my body with the cleaver or play the game again, I’d be wondering just when I’d had my last tetanus shot.

On a pass or fail review system, this fails horribly. If this was a child’s homework assignment, you could easily tell they put this together right before class started.

Even at $29.99, Agatha Christine: And Then There Were None has far too many visual and gameplay issues to warrant a purchase. Buy the book instead.

A completely broken team racing feature and other minor annoyances quickly add up to make this a game for diehard Ford fans only.

A game that has much potential, but falls short. A good idea with poor execution.

Even at the budget price Ninja Reflex is an avoidable title.

Plagued by gameplay issues and amateur graphics and sound. Get On Da Mic? Get off da shelves.

On the whole, Top Gun is a solid game. Even though it does not use the DS to its fullest capacity or really add anything new to the genre, it is loads of fun.

Don't you have some bottle-cap collecting or laundry to be doing? Either will be much more fun than playing this game.

It can take some time to get used to the game's controls, because they are so different than other games on the market. This can be frustrating.

This is exactly what should be expected from a terrible movie; a terrible game.

You will develop a new hatred for the words “disc access” five minutes into this game. Stay far away if you value your time or your sanity.

Lionel Trains: On Track is a fun on-the-go sim that will keep you entertained and has a good degree of replay value. It doesn't have the best graphics or sound, but pick it up if it's cheap.

As for sense of speed, the overhead view often feels sluggish though it offers the best angle for making the best turns. The first-person view looks like it's from a camera mounted under the front bumper, so low to the ground that everything flys by way too fast.

I would rather be subjected to a week long insurance seminar with Enya music in the background than play this game again, ever.

It may retain a few redeeming qualities, but all in all Godzilla: Unleashed is a step backward for Pipeworks' Godzilla series.

The game by itself is average at best.

It attempts to do something new, but unfortunately the lackluster driving experience drags the game down.

A terrible Wii-based Crazy Taxi clone.

Kids and adults will find themselves frustrated with bad camera angles and dimwitted Oompa Loompas.

A half hearted effort that feels more like a compilation of demos for bad games than anything else.

Incredibly shallow, even for a budget title.

Pocket Pool is the perfect billiards experience for those who enjoy fondling their cue stick.

While the game is fun in spots, Rocky and Bullwinkle is a wasted opportunity.

It's an extremely challenging set of minigames based on the most unlikely movie tie-in ever; give it a pass, unless you're as calm, patient and wise as Morgan Freeman.

Hudson Soft needed to add offline multiplayer, more customization, and beef up Act: Zero altogether. It feels incomplete and empty.

Despite a cool concept, the unusable controls and other flaws prevent Dragon Booster from making the cut.

While every series needs its foundation, Toy Shop feels like the blueprint of something better.

If you're older than 10, spend your money elsewhere.

Wii owners should avoid this game like chickens avoid Col. Sanders.

Not even the most devoted Homies fans should spend their hard-earned money on this.

DSI has published yet another stinker. Leave this one on the shelf and go play some real Wiffle ball, if you absolutely must.

Unfortunately, porting Harlem Globetrotters: World Tour to the DS has not improved the experience.

Offers witty dialogue to keep the story moving along and has some replay value. Young gamers who are fans of the movie may enjoy this one.