A fun title that doesn't take itself super serious. A good breath of air for a subject that sorely needs it.

It’s hard to find fault with a game that does so many things so well.

The core gameplay that made the first game so great is still here, and considering that most fans of the original are undoubtedly eager for more, this game will certainly quench their thirst... for justice!

The wealth of multiplayer options rounds out an assortment of gameplay modes that provide a ton of gameplay that should keep you busy until the next installment.

Not as fun as a genuine Starfox, but it's a fair offering for his first handheld adventure.

Not as inventive at Sim City, but this clone brings some new elements to the table, making City Life one worth living.

Undertow is a whole lot of fun, and it delivers a full size game in a small package. The classic arcade action makes it easy to pick up, but it manages to deliver enough depth to keep you engaged.

Remember playing Lemmings "back in the day"? If you do and can't be bothered to search out any of the free versions for the PC or if you want to be able to play it "on the go" then this is for you.

The framerate is horribly inconsistent and random glitches in character models mar the visuals.

Looking at this as part of an overall Singstar package, Amped does a good job of bringing more songs into the fold. As a stand-alone title, it doesn't live up to its title.

It's free, so you're getting what you pay for. Yes, it can be fun, but it should have been a lot better.

Pick up a different arcade collection. Unless you're really interested in some of the lesser known (for a reason) titles, such as Circus Charlie and Pooyan, you can get the other marquee games elsewhere.

In the final analysis, Suikoden V brings the series back to basics in terms of what made past titles appealing, after a radical departure in Suikoden IV.

Dragon Quest Monsters – Joker delivers some much-needed freshness to the monster collecting genre, but don’t expect it to be Dragon Quest IX. It’s just pure monster-collecting fun.

The lack of co-op through the Wesker storyline is a huge disappointment.

The battle system had some potential, but is hampered by technical issues.

Top Spin 2 is the first next-gen tennis game, and that in itself is bound to attract some attention. However, even with all the bells and whistles it still isn't any more fun than Virtua Tennis was so many years ago, and in fact it suffers nnumerous crippling flaws. Only the most devoted tennis fans should really care about this one.

There really isn't much reason to take part in 2K's hockey experience on the Xbox 360.

Carol Vorderman’s Sudoku offers over one million puzzles to solve and a variety of modes, but fails to feature Vorderman to any significant degree.

For those with fond memories of battling Sigma long into the night, this is worth checking out.

Trivia isn't for everyone, but this game is well executed, and I would like to see them tackle some other genres.

If you have a PS3 and want this kind of experience, get "Motorstorm."

If you fondly remember the old Mortal Kombat games from your ill-spent youth, you might get a big kick out of this. If it's just a solid 3D fighter you're after, you may want to look elsewhere.

Little differentiates the PlayStation 3 version from its counterpart on Xbox 360, which isn’t necessarily a bad thing. While there are frustrating moments, such as the duels and the laughable attempt at incorporating motion controls, it largely plays well.

It's a wonderful tribute to the show that fans will love, but may leave fighting game fanatics cold.

If you still love F.E.A.R. and you want more of it, this will do the trick. But if you want something new, you won't find it here.

Sony NBA 08 for PSP has all the problems as its PS3 big brother only ... bigger?

While it’s awesome in small chunks of a couple levels at a time, the average gamer will get tired of the same mission types over and over again.

It's a great game for cruising, and if you're looking for something to mellow out with after a hard day it's a great game. Hardcore race fans will want to look to other titles.

What could have been a lame attempt at making Wii Katamari turns out to be a whole lot of fun. It's pseudo-plagaraism of the King of Cosmos holds this back from getting a better score.

Folklore is a tale best left to the mists of time.

A worthy sequel. You get what is advertised - more of Tony Montana. If you want open ended crime gaming, get another game. This is Tony Montana you're dealing with here.

Quake IV won’t be one of those that will stand out over the years to come as one of the great achievements in the genre, or even on the Xbox 360.

Final Fantasy Fables: Chocobo Tales is a great “starter” title for younger gamers, to introduce them to the Final Fantasy universe. One of the sharper-looking titles on the DS to date!

The game’s two biggest failings are that it’s too short and too easy.

It's a first step towards a great game, but it's not that game just yet.

It may not have a whole lot in the options category, but at the price being asked, one should feel very satisfied with a purchase.

You won’t find anything revolutionary about Chili Con Carnage, but that’s the point. Non-stop action peppered with a wacky sense of humor makes this a great handheld game. It’s easy to get over the camera issues, as long as you focus on the fun.

A good game that should have been better. Hopefully there will be a sequel to bring more game modes in, but the Pokemon theme needs to be turned down if not tossed completely.

Shadowgrounds is a pure top-down shooter that just doesn’t seem to come together to achieve the effects it was going for. Spooky games are spookier in first-person than they are top-down, so Shadowgrounds isn’t spooky.

This is a solid anime title, although this franchise is getting to be so repetitive that these games don't offer anything but fan service. The GC, and now Wii, line of the series was the strongest of the titles, but they need to bring more story into a title that relies so heavily on its characters.

As far as genre goes, this collection is weighed heavily towards shoot-‘em-ups and brawlers. Fans of those two genres, or of those specific games, will undoubtedly be delighted with what’s on offer here. However, those hoping for a healthy mix of this ‘n that like the first collection are bound to be disappointed.

You get to play a cartoon here, and it's a complete fighter. It's good for fans of the anime, as well as fighter fans.

So not worth it, pick up "Hearts of Iron II" and get a proper strategy/history game.

Intuitive controls and a fun assortment of mini-games.

It's an astounding racer that offers a lot of depth and reward to dedicated players, but might scare away the novices.

The only thing that holds Evidence: The Last Ritual back is its excessive difficulty; otherwise, The Adventure Company has yet again crafted an amazingly vivid game that breaks expectations of what an adventure game can do.

Dungeon Siege: Throne of Agony may not be the greatest RPG to appear on PSP ever, but it deserves to be on most gamers’ Top 5 list.

Kursk is fine, but not stellar. If you are looking for more tanks and huge... slow levels this is probably for you. But I would probably avoid it.

A decent reworking of the original, but those allergic to cartoons won't find much to enjoy.

It lacks replay value, but forms a good matched set with Brain Age.

If you haven't done so already, do yourself a favor and get a copy of "Dark Cloud 2," which plays a bit like this and is a lot better. Steambot Chronicles isn't a bad game - it's just not very good.

Tourist Trophy delivers to motorcycle fans the same sort of thrill that Gran Turismo delivers to auto aficionados. The only downside is that there’s far fewer bike makers involved in Tourist Trophy than there were auto makers involved in even the first Gran Turismo.

SmackDown vs. Raw 2008 may be the only major pro wrestling title in town, but it's a good one and, unlike Madden with the NFL license, doesn't let its exclusivity lead to a lack of innovation and improvement. A solid upgrade!

DDO is definitely good for a week or two, but after that it doesn’t really offer anything new or rewarding.

A solid, if silent, installment in the critically-acclaimed Shin Megami Tensei series, Devil Summoner delivers the goods but falls short of greatness.

This is a game that will only satisfy the most die-hard of adventure fanatics. This game lacks the essential spark of life to make an adventure game come to life.

A damn fine episode of a damn fine series.

NHL 2K7 is cheaper and more fun to play than NHL 2K8. Rush out to the discount bin and get yours now!

The game does have some endearing visuals that manage to put a funny spin on rather grim material.

Rome may not have been built in a day, but with Caesar IV it can be; ironically, a day is about all you’ll be able to take of this game. Economic micromanagement can be taxing for the casual player and the plain combat system is far from engaging.

As a bonus for true Bomber-fans, by playing through the new version, you'll unlock the original version of the game. So it's two cool games for the price of one.

Both more of the same and a little less. The challenges don’t hold their appeal for long and a lot of the problems from the first game have reappeared in this one, but anyone looking for a racing game that rewards you for knocking over fences and road signs will be hard pressed to find better.

Medal of Honor: Heroes 2 is just too little, too late, and released at the worst time imaginable. It is a game that was quite frankly doomed to be forgotten.

Both more of the same and a little less. The challenges don't hold their appeal for long and a lot of the problems from the first game have reappeared in this one, but anyone looking for a racing game that rewards you for knocking over fences and road signs will be hard pressed to find better.

Just Cause had potential to be a GTA-style game on par with the GTA series itself. Unfortunately, a short story mode and a lack of much else to do robs this game of its staying power.

The parachuting mechanic just isn't well-realized enough to levitate this game (ha) beyond its problems, and there are much better titles on the market this year anyways. Skip it.

All-Pro is still playing at a collegiate level; while not bad in multiplayer online, there’s simply no depth for the single player who is looking to carry a franchise through to greatness over several seasons; that feature’s just completely MIA.

PS2 owners without a PSP or 360 should get this in a heartbeat, but know that you’re getting some really worn-out hand-me-downs. PS2 owners with a PSP or 360 should stick to the games on those platforms.

Aside from an awkward control system, it’s hard not to appreciate the effort that went into making GUN Showdown more than just a straight port.

Any gripes I have about this package are about the games themselves and not the quality of the port. Suffice it to say, if you like Ultimate Mortal Kombat 3 and Puzzle Kombat, this is a great package that does justice to both games.

While it doesn’t have the same kind of fast-paced fun as Meteos or Planet Puzzle League, Prism: Light the Way still has some unique gameplay that will appeal to puzzle fans looking for a more slow-paced game of logic and spatial reasoning. At least, so long as they don’t mind the cutesy character designs and hideously saccharine music.

Chess-nerds, rejoice! The game that beat Gary Kasparov is back and it knows the game a whole lot better than you ever will!

A fun title that brings together action and tactics in the Pacific Theater of World War II, Battlestations: Midway does a lot of things right. Too bad the multiplayer isn’t fun because everything else about this game seems to work.

A true sequel to the old After Burner games worthy of the series mantle, but at the same time showing just how dated the series’ gameplay looks today. Unless you still play the old arcade games, this game will feel outdated now.

If you loved "Myst," you will love this. Prepare to get addicted.

Low-tech and lacking in ambition that would make the game stand out from other aerial combat titles, Snoopy vs. the Red Baron is still entertaining, in spite of awkward controls that make the game harder to control than it ought to be.

You know if you're going to like this game or not. Go look up the song list. It's well done, and really just a question of whether or not you'd like to add these songs to your collection.

This is a great concept that fell short. If you want an easy game that can steal a few hours you've found it.

Ultimate Masters is ultimately far short of a masterpiece. It's Total Eyestrain Theatre.

It's Marvel and it's wonderful. That being said, you probably want to pick it up on another console.

The game still provides a compelling adventure, albeit a frustrating one. The camera and aiming are deplorable, but after some time it is manageable.

It's unbalanced, oddly paced and blocky...but there's no denying that a certain charm persists beneath it all, and I found myself playing long after I had enough to review it.

For the most part Pinball Hall of Fame is a worthy purchase for any fan of classic games or for parents looking for a “safe” game for their kids.

This isn’t Smash Bros., it’s not taking XBLA’s top spot from Geometry Wars any time soon, and it often gets frustrating thanks to various design flaws. However, it does at least offer a nice distraction with some unique gameplay.

Overall fans of the original will be satiated with another entry in the series, but this game just feels really dated.

If you aren't easily offended and you're looking for a good brawler, God Hand is worth a try.

Earth 2160 is a display of both good and evil; with its great graphics and its awful voice-overs.

Over 200 levels adds to the gigantic amount of replay value. Even though it is lacking in a multiplayer mode, Remix is still a complete blast and will provide you with many hours of enjoyment.

A solid effort. The one-on-one shooter vs. goalie during loading screens is enough fun to warrant this one a rental all by itself.

Four worthwhile games, two stinkers, and one oddity.

It's a brilliant kid's game, and I'm surprise nobody came out with a game like it sooner.

What’s really impressive is how big of a game this is. This is bigger than any fighter in recent memory. This love note to fans will appeal to the biggest fighting game purist.

Tony Hawk’s Proving Ground adds all kinds of new features, but it also adds all kinds of new problems. And yet for everything new they’ve absent-mindedly tossed in here, I’d really rather just go back and play Tony Hawk 4.

The only multiplayer is a two-player split screen. Four players is too much apparently and going online is out of the question. Not a great system seller in this regard.

Issues with teammates following commands and path finding are annoying, but overshadowed by solid action gameplay across near-limitless multiplayer.

Front Mission makes for a somewhat mediocre SRPG when put up against other titles on the market. The battles don’t require too much thought, and as a result the game gets repetitious very quickly.

Tony Hawk games have evolved over time, and this title shows that it has an eye on the future, and keeping the franchise fresh. There is a distinct focus to make this game have a certain atmosphere, and it succeeds. This is my new favorite in the series.