In the end, Magnetica does fulfill a purpose, and that is to take an otherwise drab, uninteresting online game and make it a mildly more interesting online game that is now portable.

While it isn't in the same league as something like Final Fantasy, Infinite Undiscovery offers an enchanting adventure that will keep JRPG's fans more than happy till Final Fantasy XIII or Star-Ocean 4 arrive next year.

While the game doesn’t offer a lot in the ways of bonus features it does offer a nice amount of images to unlock – a small reward for playing through the game.

The simplicity of it will entice your want for hacking enemies. A game with one of the longest load times in history.

The fact is, since you never get to control the camera angles, every time you pass a certain spot in the game you are viewing it from a different angle. What I am getting at is, you never get any sense of where you are in any given area because you’re always given a different angle to view it from.

A game with a severe identity crisis. On one hand, it strives to be an incredible role-playing experience; on the other hand, it attempts to lure gamers in with the promise of old school shoot'em up action. What it delivers is an amusing amalgamation of both worlds that is cleverly designed so that neither aspect overwhelms the other.

The game may suffer from many problems, but these problems are more than made up for in terms of story and design.

It's a nice diversion on a quick flight to Vegas, but if your traveling to Europe, bring "Animal Crossing: Wild World" instead.

We're provided with a greatly enhanced sense of presentation, both from an audio and visual angle, as well as additional content not found in previous version.

The game has a fantastic soundtrack, great graphics and a fighting engine that, while not the best I've eer seen, still has a good amount of depth.

However, the song selection, which I'd normally talk about later in the review, is pretty ass-tastic.

If you can overlook the minor inadequacies found in the control scheme and don't mind a game that is rather short in terms of length and difficulty, than Star Fox: Assault is certainly a game you'll enjoy!

While not a terrible game, the absence of control really brings an otherwise good game down to a level it shouldn't have been subjected to.

It might be a little slow to start, it does have its odd quirks, and it isn’t perfect – but it really is a very good game and it is being ignored because people either assume it is bad or they don’t know anything about the franchise.

Yet another disappointing rally game, and yet another example of lazy developers cashing in on the PSP's architecture. [...] Alas, the game comes out maintaining only one real feature of its bigger brother: the damage engine. Everything else — from the sub-par graphics to the horrible control — takes away any possible enjoyment you could get out of this game.

With countless upgrading abilities, dead-on control, outstanding graphcis, and cool courses, Gadget Racers is a game no racing fan should be without.

It may not be the next God of War, but it's a unique diversion and one that is amazingly fun.

As it stands, fans of the original game will eat this up and newcomers to the RPG scene will adore it, but hardcore role-playing fans will more than likely want to pass.

With it's focus on dungeon crawling, this is a diversion that you'll want to return to again and again - and believe me, there are a lot of Pokemon waiting to be rescued!

The graphics are getting old, the touch screen menu system is lacking, the touch screen animal interaction is pure novelty and grows old fast and the storyline is not necessary.

It doesn’t have the magic that the old Mario games did; it doesn’t capture the fun and excitement found in Sonic the Hedgehog. It doesn’t have the same elements that create that euphoric rush that screams nostalgia in the hearts of a generation of older gamers.

This game delivers a quick fix to any WH40K player that doesn't have the time to lay an army on the table and play.

With seventy six recipes, there is a lot of play value here, but once you're done, you're done.

All in all, this is a great game for a casual gamer who loves a good puzzle. Roogoo: Twisted Towers is fun for the whole family, and it is highly recommended.

Overall, I have to say I enjoyed this installment of the game far more than I did the first, as it all flows together in ways that the original simply couldn't.

The new style of gameplay, which is best described as Baldur's Gate: Post-Apocalypse, could have been interesting, but simply falls flat on it's ass in terms of overall quality and should be apprehended for identity theft.

The games are fun, the price is right and the package, though lacking in extra features, is sound. Nostalgia gamers will invariably eat this one up.

They've almost got the formula, the look and style of the game was perfect for the Dark Knight, but they seem to have forgotten that Batman is a detective. I don't need to be lead through the game by my hand, let me try to figure out my environment on my own, that would have been more Batman's style.

The question here, though, is does this work effectively? Does the touch-screen manage to emulate the sport of golf to a degree that is realistic and workable? Yes, it does.

If possession is nine tenths the law, then Geist succeeds in possessing a game with a few genres mixed together all in one game. It's just too bad this game doesn't exactly raise my spirits.

With a swift kick to the groin, Outlaw Tennis sends and overhand smash right to the face of the tennis elite. With plenty of unlockables, This game will keep you busy; if not entertained, for hours on end.

Even with the technical issues at hand (boy is there a lot), Square-Enix has to be commended for making (what is in my opinion) one of the most original and addicting RPG's in ages; certainly one of the finest this generation.

The title is certainly not technically impressive, nor is it even that impressive gameplay wise - its greatest strength lies in its style which isn't even as strong as it is in the series.

Though random encounters occur far too frequently, the manner in which battle is fought is fresh and exciting, a slight departure from the average turn-based role-playing games were used to seeing.

While the gameplay is fairly entertaining, and the environments and effects are quite nice, the game starts to chug when too much is going on, and the so-so sound and menial menus will have you feeling that the game is lacking a certain amount of polish.

I tried to find something to like, I really did, but at the end of the day I just plain didn't like it.

Once I had more training at Octo-puzzle, I was able to advance to another difficulty level which was much more of a challenge. It also made the game more fun, even though I was just repeating my journey.

You can look at the voice acting in one of two ways. It's either "so bad it's good" or just plain bad. The German voices are the worst throwback to the days of "Hogan's Heroes."

First of all, the overall length of the game is quite low and the fact that you can’t really die doesn’t help in this respect. Secondly, the action within the game is unbelievably redundant.

Graphically solid, and an all around fun game, Commando 3 is definately worth a download for just about any gamer.

Similar in style to games like "Devil May Cry" and "Max Payne," the Matrix lends it's unique style of martial arts and fighting to create an experience which can only be considered to be exceptional.

There is replay value, as you can go at it again within another team, but you won't feel compelled to, which is a damn shame. The monster collecting element is certainly fun, but battles are far too easy and you'd have to TRY your hardest to actually lose, which easily makes the game less attractive.

Point Blank DS is a lot of fun while it lasts. The stylus does a fantastic job in terms of being a light gun, though you need to be spot on with your precision in order to eliminate targets, a fact that can get annoying on occasion.

The action may grow somewhat trite and drawn out and the whole "someone looted me while I was passed out" aspect kind of sucks, but the attention to old school detail and gameplay really packs a mean wallop and the localization is incredibly amusing and fun.

The number of airplanes and the graphics and detail used to create said aircrafts is amazing and the controls are very user friendly, but the mentally challenged AI and monotonous missions make for some really uninteresting gaming.

In the end, Heroes of Mana does a fair amount of things right, but the core elements that would make the game playable are simply sloppily issued and broken.

Proves to be a worthy portable sized adventure that differs enough from its 3D big brother to be a totally unique experience and one that is filled with fun from start to finish.

With the proper attention to detail Too Human 2 could very well be the game that Denis Dyack promised, but for right now it's only a shadow of the god it could be.

So is Dragon Quest Swords a game you should rush out and purchase on a whim, without thinking about paying your rent or eating for a day or two? I wouldn't go that far, but it certainly is a good diversion for gamers looking for something to sate their gaming tastes.

I play games to avoid being bored, but Children of Mana is one of the few games that crosses the line between being a game and being another boring chore.

Though I was irritated with the cache issue (still am), the game itself manages to be everything I expected in a pirate title and more.

I like to think of the game this way: it's fun with no clean up required. You won't have to worry about losing tiny pie pieces or having the molding clay it comes with dry out. You just turn on your system, pick up that Wii remote and have serious fun.

This is a rare case in which a budget minded title is actually of more merit than many full priced titles currently on the market.

The Godfather II, even with its glitches and ho-hum visuals, is still an incredibly enjoyable experience.

Those who stick with the clunky interface and difficult scripting options will be able to pull off some truly incredible pieces of work.

Those who manage to get through the first few levels without being bored will find that the game becomes very interesting, though the storyline remains somewhat odd and convoluted.

While this version of "Super Puzzle Fighter II" is available for the first time on North American shores, it simply isn't enough to make you want to drop the dough to pick it up.

Fans of Mega Man's pure platforming adventures might be put off by the chip idea, while fans of the RPG Mega Man might not enjoy the platforming aspect. It's a bit of a catch-22. However, Capcom and Arika did a fantastic job of melding the two together.

The story is great, the dungeons and interface are laid out well, the enemy selection is good and the action is pretty entertaining. However, the presentation found within is very 1991, so be prepared to make friends with a game that's certainly not the new kid on the block.

It's not a cheap knock off and it's not the best game by any means, but it's certainly a nice little diversion for the hardcore adventure enthusiast.

The single player mode is lacking in many ways and feels disjointed, as if the missions should have just been in the original game.

Doesn't offer up anything different here, with the exception of some new minigames and a freshly themed game board.

Characters can not be customized, the battle interface and tactics grow increasingly repetitive and the music and sound are less than par for the course.

While so much has been improved over DW, it's not all roses and sunshine. SW still suffers from some fundamental problems handed down from the game's lineage.

Apart from housing the much desired Sonic CD and the arcade only Sonic the Fighters, Sonic Gems is a collection of past Sonic titles (most of which appeared on the Game Gear) that shine forth with about as much brilliance and polish as a piece of coal.

Though the controls, plot and soundtrack remain unharmed, the frequent and long load times, coupled with the incredibly odd presence of slowdown, cripple the title to the point of not being entertaining at all.

Another mediocre title that has the Shining slapped on it and packaged for sale. Bearing no likeness to the past masters, the series remains blissfully ensnared in a vile web of putridness that keeps it from being anything other than mediocre.

Bad camera angles and a feeling of unfinished gameplay, makes four fantastic characters changed by one spectacular accident seem like one mediocre game.

The game is enjoyable, but does suffer from being a little slow at times. Even so, the controls are fantastic, the stories are nothing short of gut busting, and the two player modes are done well.

Sigh, maybe next time I will be able to find the game that throws me back to my childhood where the smell of pizza and the sights and sounds of my favorite pinball tables flashing lights await.

The multiplayer aspect may be a bit lame, to boot, but the single player campaign is amazing, with a story that will keep you biting your nails in anticipation of what's to come next.

There are problems with speed and control, as well as graphic issues that I simply can’t explain, but I think the overall product is very well presented.

While it doesn't reinvent the wheel, it's still an exciting and enjoyable triumph of visuals and sound on the PSP.

When it's all said and done, Micro Machines V4 proves to be a wonderfully addicting and simple game wrapped in a quaint little package.

It's a simplistic and shallow game that by all means should make it one of the worst RPGs ever made. It has a player-base that's virtually non-existent, and will only be decreasing with time. The single-player mode, though improving on the originals, is pretty shameful when compared to others. And yet, just like the original, it's a blast to play and will surely keep some people addicted for a long time.

Exit is still an enjoyable puzzler, which challenges the grey matter like few puzzle games on the market do. Just be warned: Exit is a title that deserves, nay demands your time if you want to succeed.

Lack of customizability, blah story and predictable AI make for something of a dull single player campaign, but what's there for multiplayer is solid.

Geared towards the adolescent gamer, this game will still have Sanrio fans of all ages swooning with delight at the chance to take control of the Kitty herself.

With brilliant graphics and lots of fun mini-games, Finding Nemo is a fantastic game to get if you're looking for a great family game or a game for a younger sibling. If you're an older gamer, it's still fun, only very short and very easy.

If you love monster hunting, colleting, etc., this is the kind of game you'll dig.

If it remained free, I'd recommend it, but at almost ten dollars, it's a losing bet — single or multiplayer.

The gameplay itself is nothing more than a fancied up button mashing tournament with a sense of claustrophobia so apparent, you'll be looking to open a window after the first ten minutes, just for some fresh air.

Horrible graphics - even by Gamecube standards - and a lousy presentation make this game something you'll be ashamed to show your friends.

Remember this kids, Clive Barker Mercury Steam and Codemasters have formed together to make what is in my mind one of the best shooters this year.

It also seems that I keep doing the same thing over and over every day. Enter this building, hide behind that barrel and shoot that scumbag.

While the storyline and plot are more exciting than what we saw in the original Final Fantasy, the rest of the game is pretty damn bland, with the soundtrack being the game's one glimmering moment.

Atelier Iris 3 is worth every cent and is one of the more entertaining role-playing games to be released this year. It may not be perfect, but it serves to prove my original point - change is good.

Visually dull, painfully boring and completely short of Capcom's usual high standards.

On the whole, the classic Midway canon is represented fairly well, with only a handful a few wacky choices that seem out of place and seemingly thrown in randomly (perhaps drawn out of a hat).

Code Lyoko might not be the longest game you'll ever play, but if you've got a child or teen who is interested in the series, they might find some longevity in the title.

A so-so racer that was super fun in 1997, but pales in comparison when stacked up against the plumbers DS iteration.

Ultimately, Stacked is just another poker game with a "poker celebrity" face.

King of Fighters XII is still a beautiful looking game, that will easily keep fighting fans satiated if only for some couch fisticuffs, but those looking for King of Fighters XII to be the best KOF yet are going to be disappointed.

Seriously, it really makes you feel like you're back in the arcades, listening to bad 80's music in a darkened coin-operated world with your friends watching you play as you take on the competition — it's amazing and truly brings back an experience I haven't felt in years.

An exciting adventure that will keep the hack and slasher in you pleased for a very long time.

Those looking for a good old fashioned beat ‘em up, with a slightly new twist, would do well to check out this game.

Though the storyline is unique and satisfying and the musical score is nothing short of brilliant, the overall gameplay elements that make up Drakengard are tedious and irksome, leaving you with a game that you may never actually finish.

While the game certainly has its own distinct feel and charm, the overall experience is quite forgettable. It represents mediocrity at its finest.