I can't recommend this game to anyone, unless someone out there actually enjoys fighting with the controller while blindly swimming the seas in a vain search for their next obscure objective. Best to string up this one by its tail.

While the puzzles aren’t bad, the rest of the game is. That leaves you with something that’s just not that much fun to play and that is downright frustrating far too often. Leave this one to the most obsessive of Da Vinci Code fans.

The setting itself and the very unique factions in the game are enough to make the game stand out from the crowd. Back this up with some solid RTS gameplay and you have a winner in Rise of Legends.

SpellForce 2 is sure to satisfy action-RPG gamers.

If you're a sudoku fan or interested in what the fuss is all about, Dr. Sudoku gives you a lot of puzzles for your money.

Strategic Command 2 is best for someone entirely new to war gaming who is looking to get a feel for the genre. However, like training wheels on a bike it will soon outlive its purpose.

War gamers without an uncompromising bias towards turn-based play and real-time strategy fans looking for a more realistic depiction of battlefield strategy and tactics should definitely give the game a look.

LOSTMAGIC’s unique real-time battle system is weighed down by some frustrating issues, but it is an interesting game nonetheless.

The game is best enjoyed in the same manner as it delivers its action – in short doses. As a budget title it’s not bad as a mindless alien-blasting diversion or a walk down memory lane for older gamers who grew up in the top-down view era. If you’re looking for deep immersive gameplay you won’t find it here, but it fits the bill when you’re in the mood for some quick and easy action.

Like watching a tie game – fun at times but ultimately unsatisfying

Battle of the Gods is more of the same for fans of the original game – the rival god adds more character to the game but doesn’t have much of an impact on gameplay.

Rampage Total Destruction is far from being totally fun.

All complaints and setup times aside, FF XI is one of the stronger MMORPGs out there, and when it comes to console MMORPGs (not PC), it may very well be the best.

It’s not quite Mad Max, but it can be fun to hit the open road and blast a few mutants along the way.

Like the story, there are some cool ideas here but they’re not built upon enough to make a truly great game.

Easy to recommend to adventure gaming fans. It is a great mix of puzzle solving and acrobatic platform action that makes for some great gaming fun. Finally, Tomb Raider has returned to the excitement that made it a legend in the first place.

If you like complicated war games with Everest-sized learning curves, then this is the game for you.

Eliminate the tedium, ratchet up the tension, and get rid of the annoying quirks and bugs and you may have yourself a good little strategy game here.

Tourist Trophy probably won’t have the universal appeal of "GT4," but it is a competent racer in its own right. If you’re a fan of motorcycles, you’re sure to enjoy it.

Perhaps the Commandos series should stick to strategy gaming.

Control issues deep six this double-o seven.

Who knew that solving a mystery at a school for wizards would be so tedious?

A decent little game with an interesting and unique storyline, as long as you don’t mind the slow pace and excessive amount of required reading.

While hard-core RPG gamers may scoff at the game’s hack and slash approach, it plays well for those looking for an action-RPG that works well as a portable game.

The game sure is nice to look at, but it lacks the depth needed to build a long term relationship.

It's not for everyone, but if you're intrigued by the tactical side of combat Ten Hammers is worth your time.

Great visuals can’t make up for repetitive and unchallenging gameplay.

Battle for Europe will sap any enthusiasm that you have for the game from the very beginning and won’t do anything to generate any fun or excitement if for some reason you decide to stick with it. Look for your flight thrills elsewhere.