A game that has some bright spots tarnished by some dull areas of mediocrity.

If I had to pay for them, I probably wouldn't, but as a freebie included with the system, they're great for showcasing the system's capabilities and give all of the people in your household a chance to game — even those with no previous experience!

It feels like nothing has changed since Suikoden 3; actually, Suikoden 3 probably looks better than 5. Grandia 2 looks better than this. If I had to be a stickler, Chrono Cross for the Playstation was more visually impressive.

The controls are a bit unusual and take a bit of getting used to, the storyline is a bit on the dull side and the graphics are really, really dated and should be reconsidered at this point. However, the gameplay is still rock solid.

With a compelling storyline, fantastic graphics and gameplay, an endearing soundtrack and a huge ancient cave (which is an adventure in and of itself), Lufia is a title that all RPG fans and all GBA fans should get.

I still enjoyed this game, for the character development and good storyline kept things interesting. I enjoyed the battles too, though they could have used some variety. It's almost too linear in its presentation, which makes it feel like 95 percent of the game falls under the "beat the hell out of thugs and go from point A to point B" scenario. [JPN Import]

Is the game worth it? You bet your ass it is. Forty Atari classics, most of which are entertaining in some way, fantastic emulation, a budget price of $19.99 — what more do you need?

Buzz! The Mega Quiz is a great game for anyone looking for a video game trivia fix or just searching for a fun party game. The assortment of questions is quite diverse and while there is some repetition early on, the game maintains freshness for quite some time.

A decent adventure title with a great story but stretches itself too thin.

Trackmania's beauty lies in its simple and pure game play. It isn't fancy but it's solid, looks great (really, really great) and controls like a dream. For a racing game on the DS, Trackmania gets the checkered flag for racing goodness on the go.

All in all, it's hardly the perfect role-playing game, but wow is it fun while it lasts.

While the vehicle missions are simply an incredible experience, the on-foot platform missions leave quite a lot to be desired.

Everything from the gorgeous graphics, the smooth gameplay and even the well designed in-game GUI signifies everything that could and should be great about PSP games.

The story is engaging and well-presented although its themes are a bit overused.

It may not be the most attractive game on the planet, the voice acting may bring back memories of "Barry? Where's Barry?" and the physics may be far from perfect, but the game is incredibly fun, with tons of extras and thousands upon thousands of Elebits to retrieve — and I was determined to push sleep off a little longer just so I could nab 'em.

On the whole, Frontlines is the game to get if you're into multiplayer online skirmishes that are completely squad based.

A visually stunning game mired in repetition, or a hardcore puzzlers dream come true? I'd say a bit of both.

The lack of precision in controlling your Katamari really stands out when you are trying to maneuver within very tight areas.

Try your hand at tactical, collectible, outstanding gaming at its absolute finest.

The engine is solid, the graphics are great, the AI is smart, but there are too many things about it that work against it and oftentimes these problems are simply based on the fact that it is too similar to other games in the genre.

Though some of the mini-games will have you ready to tear out your hair, the overall adventure is amazingly fun and worth playing - regardless of your age. The musical score is amazing and the graphics and presentation are top notch. Seriously, this is a great game.

Underneath its shiny exterior, it's littered with fresh gameplay that cleans up in the cuteness department.

While the game is still great and a lot of fun to get through, the lack of new features (especially in light of the upcoming expansion), and the odd addition of slowdown, really turned me off.

The beautiful, hand-drawn sprites are incredibly rich in color and detail and the animations only add to the overall charm.

With new stages, enemies and some interesting modes of gameplay, it is definitely a title that fans of the series will want to pick up. Sadly, the game length is really, really short.

Some may be put off by the fact that you have to control two characters within the realm of the game, but I found it to provide an interesting challenge which only made the puzzles and the overall game that much more pleasurable.

It's not often you'll find a puzzle game that manages to be so eclectic and functional, but Every Extend Extra pulls off every facet without a hitch. The game may only feature nine stages, but it's so much fun that you'll more than likely play it over and over again. The controls are fantastic and the audio / visual presentation is over the top.

Now I've said this before, and probably before I'm finished I'll say it a few more times, but as you play, you can't help but feel that you're playing just another set of levels of the first installment. Even the boss levels are just as frustratingly difficult as before, but the rest of the game is a cakewalk.