Could've just as easily been a current-gen title. Average graphics, annoying story and too-easy gameplay make for a ho-hum game.

The riotous cop chases and white-knuckle racing make for an enjoyable romp, even with the cheap catch-up system.

The graphics are great, the new gameplay mechanics are nice, and the playcalling interface is a fantastic change.

A much better turnout for this iteration. New York is the perfect setting for a game like this.

Wrestling fans now have a near-perfect simulation of their sport.

If you take the package as a whole, especially taking into account the amazing cutscenes and environments, it's a game well worth playing.

Taken too seriously the game can become frustrating and repetitive. But if you're just in it for the fun, fun is what you're going to have.

Although the game's overall look is best described as "functional," and in spite of the card dealing just looking weird, what really matters with a poker game is its fun factor, and that's where WCP2 puts forth a solid effort.

The ingredients are there for something good, but they need more time in the cauldron before this game can bubble to the top.

A wonderfully fun romp appropriate for all ages. If only it had a few more levels to experiment with all the elemental warriors.

Solid entertainment for a weekend or Connery junkies, but people looking for the next great third-person shooter shouldn't stop their search.

Worth picking up for those who choose not to enter the next generation just yet but still want their WWII fix.

A decent outing with decent air combat, but it’s nothing you’ve never seen before.

Right up there with "Tekken V" in our pantheon of fighting game greatness.

Heavy weaponry is still the name of the game, but the absence of Clank takes away a little of the magic.

Thanks to the weak combo system, and the sometimes confusing action onscreen, most adult gamers will simply be frustrated in playing this, unless it's used as a form of parent-child bonding, where it would work wonders.

On par with "GTA III" and "Vice City," and it includes multiplayer. Fans of the series should just go get it now.

The marriage of pinball and Metroid is a match made in heaven. This is a perfect game to play for 20 minutes at a time.

One of those games that has a solid mix of gameplay elements and takes its source material seriously, ensuring plenty of scary moments and schoolgirl-shrieks from players.

A fast-paced adrenaline filled game. The HotSwap feature adds flexibility and variety to the missions, while the challenges and online play extend the replay value.

Still, The Sims 2 has made a much smoother transition to the console than the previous versions. The new control scheme helps in this, with the direct control offering a nice option in place of the keyboard and mouse.

There’s some good gaming here for people new to the franchise, but some parts will feel old to experienced AOE vets.

A brilliant concept that's perfectly executed, resulting in a must-play game.

Sniping can be cool, but this game finds a way to make it much more boring than it should be.

A huge yawn-fest, even kids won't enjoy it for long.

A mildly fun title that mixes gameplay from several Namco titles along with a cute crossover storyline with another Namco classic character, "Mr. Driller."

For me, it was easiest to trade-off turns: when the game was easy, I let the kids play, when it was too tough for them, I took over. But I can’t see either side enjoying the game on their own, it’s truly a family game to say the least, because without both kids and adults playing, it’s not going to hold your interest.

For me, it was easiest to trade-off turns: when the game was easy, I let the kids play, when it was too tough for them, I took over. But I can't see either side enjoying the game on their own, it's truly a family game to say the least, because without both kids and adults playing, it's not going to hold your interest.