So much control is lost in the shift to PC that the entire game suffers.

If the difficulty was lowered and Battle mode was more revised, Rayman Arena could have been a much greater game.

Overall, I must say Syberia is proof positive that no matter what anyone says, the adventure genre never died. It just went on holiday to Europe.

It's not "GTA 3." It goes way above and beyond the arcadey style of GTA, and is just an overall satisfying game.

Stay away and buy yourself some crayons and a coloring book, you'll be entertained longer.

The overall graphics of Medieval Total War are nice, but nothing spectacular, although, it should be said that the absolute addictiveness of the game play will have you overlooking the lackluster look.

Combines classic arcade fun with some real time strategy elements, creating a game that not only is fun but makes you think about how you're going to play this next move.

The game speaks for itself, in a loud, scary voice. It says, "I'm one of the greatest games ever. Add me to your collection and let me take over your pitiful life." I'd listen, if I were you.

The concept is great, the gameplay mechanics are basic (but present), and the overall style is there, just not implemented.

Represents all that is Tom Clancy; a good plot, a good simulation, and quality.

If you enjoyed the original missions and you're striving for more, you'll enjoy what this expansion pack offers.

Morrowind comes so close to perfection right out of the box.

Although there is a lack of extras, earning them is worth it, as it's a must to try the Green Goblin throughout the game (he has his own arsenal of moves).

It still lacks what PC RPG fans have truly been waiting for, a fully interactive, epic, full-on gorgeous 3D RPG.

Its best incarnation is on the PC, especially with the improved graphics and network playability.

Tries to be the next "Aliens vs. Predator," but fails flat on its face in its attempt.

Could do with a few more chances to explore, make decisions, and otherwise go beyond the rigid confines of a linear story.

The box art is new! Otherwise we're left with a console port minus multiplayer features or anything in the way of enhancements for a technically superior gaming platform.

The good is very good, yet the not-so-good list is long and much detailed. What’s a gamer to do?

Short but sweet.

Think of this as a cake-baking contest, and Lionhead showed up with a cake mix still in the box. The final quality depends on how you mix it, bake it, and frost it.

If you want your challenge to come from a game that gets your rocket-launcher firing, grab your $20 and head to the store.

Unique and beautifully presented. Kohan is a great example of the strategy genre at its finest. Simple concepts are interwoven with genius to build a compelling and easy to play game with a high replay factor.

Combines an engaging story with some fantastic visuals for one fright-filled frolic through evil. Check it out if you've got the patience for lots of level loading.

Who says adventure gaming is dead? Well actually, this game does.

If you're new to the PC Rollercoaster world, then SimCoaster is probably the easiest and most finely tuned game in the "genre".

From the first time you blast someone with an SML3 Plasma Rifle, to the 539th time you throw a "Triple Hit Haymaker", you'll have fun. You'll wish you could do more, but you'll have fun.

This should have been included with the original game, or as a free download a month or two after Q3A came out.

In terms of gameplay, the beauty of DMFBMX is that, just like Tony Hawk, once you learn a few of the cooler moves there is nothing more fun than just biking around pulling off tricks.

Before any other developer even thinks about making another flight simulator, they should play this game and then ask themselves if they feel worthy.

If you can ignore the bugs, the SFC V2 is one of the best games released in the past little while. However, in reality it isn't possible to ignore bugs in a game so my advice is buyer beware.

Hey, American McGee: Do more! I'd like to see Snow White done in the same style (with evil dwarves). I see no reason why this couldn't be a series of games, and I think the technology and the audience is ready.

Offers up a mixed bag - it's a title that offers an excellent plot, creepy sound effects and responsive gameplay. These good features are then marred by the games poor graphics.

Hell...the levels are fun, as well as the bonus levels, but when the game ends there is a very empty feeling. If not more levels included there should at least be a level editor.

A game without much to offer that you haven't seen plenty of times before.

A potentially great game marred by bugs and funky play balance, Sea Dogs is still not a failure. Visually, sailing around is breathtaking, and the gameplay has moments of brilliance.

Of all the games set in the Battletech universe, MW4 comes the closest by far to creating an "authentic" mech experience.

Nothing other than more of the same stuff that we've already seen and that is simply not enough.

Simply too little, too late... When compared against some of the established leaders in strategy games, Call to Power II falls glaringly short and if you're looking to purchase a new strategy game, your money would probably be better spent elsewhere.

The game would have been a great freebie to offer as a download. Episodic? Sure! Packed in with "Half-Life Platinum"? You betcha. Slap a price tag on it? No.

Great story, missions lack direction, but once you get used to the feel of Hitman it is really a great game.

For those looking for a simple 'opponent' to play against, you might be better off saving your money and simply playing chess online. As its multiplayer capabilities have shown, Chessmaster 8000 does not focus on this aspect of the game.

Yes, Virtual Pool 3 really does improve your game, I'm living proof! Blatant commercialism aside, Interplay brings back the best of billiards with VP3.

If word gets out that the single player experience is a bit short, and there is no included multplayer, then trouble is on the horizon for the developer and publisher.

Honestly, comparing "Half-Life" to NOLF is like comparing an Indiana Jones movie to a post-Connery Bond flick - just as fun, but not as "big".

Exciting, fun, addictive - Counter-Strike is an awesome game, but I'd recommend buying Half-Life Game of the Year Edition then simply downloading CS rather than purchasing this more limited release.

An incredibly amusing experience from start to finish, die-hard fans of Monkey Island shouldn't let the game's new look scare them away; when it comes to heart, this is the same old Guybrush.

The simplistic combat isn't always fun, but the awesome environments make up for it.

The game in the series that seems most accessible, and if you've avoided it up until this point, I'd recommend picking it up if sniping or large areas appeal to you.

The sheer size of the single player game is worth the purchase price alone, as is the multiplayer. Perhaps a lesser company would have sold the two separately -- since they're equally marketable and attractive.

I found myself playing all night, and well into the next day (8 AM). To make matters worse I'm not even a soccer (or football, whichever you prefer) fan really.

The racing is tough (especially trying to navigate these monstrosities through those checkpoints), and finding all the right shortcuts will take some time.

If you've got one of the consoles this game appeared on, I'd recommend playing the console version instead. This game is just more at home there.

Its gameplay was relatively good, but there is still room for improvement. The sound quips in the game could use some improvement and features such as the course editor could clearly use more work.

This game goes where so many better games have gone before. Games with better graphics, sound, physics models and combat systems.

Nice visuals and nifty RPG elements help to spice things up, but can't save this game from the quicksand of mediocrity.

A well oiled machine (not unlike Kirk Douglas in "Spartacus") that needs no fine tuning. While the pacing is a bit slow (even with the game going at top speed), the gameplay is nevertheless addicting.

Even though you're not breaking new boundaries in the technological field your definitely raising the standards in gameplay for RTS games to come.

The linearity of its game play combined with its lack of multiplayer options dent what would have otherwise been an outstanding game.

The combat is ruined entirely by sloppy controls and poor camera angles, and adventuring falls prey to lazy developers who opted for tedium instead of creative, intelligent puzzle design.

Even though for the game to look it's best your going to need a pretty beefy computer the game is tons and tons of fun to play.

A great blend of puzzle solving with a great story. The single player is really a lot of fun, which can't be said about many games these days.

Reaching a new high in sound achievement MGS is must own title for anyone that is a fan of stealth type games.

The enormous amount of characters and choices that you face while playing the game will make it impossible to explore everything in your first go. Well, add to the fact that it will probably take about 200 hours to finish the game in your first try.

One of the best arcade racers to come out in a long time. Strap yourselves in and take a test drive.

I could give the game an 8 or even a 9, because it can be such a sheer joy to play and, after the patch the little gremlins that had me cursing the game and its developers six ways to Sunday have been vanquished.

The only drawback of Cataclysm is that, being an expansion pack, it doesn't really have the magical epic feel that Homeworld offered.

Its unique 'cool games' and solid interface make it well worth its low price and if you're in the market for a new pool game to try out, it is definitely worthy of your consideration.

Until Maxis lets us create our own material possessions with the click of the mouse, this is the closest you'll get.

The new building sets and weaponry make the purchase well worth it and after playing for a while with the new farm-queue, you'll wonder how you ever played the game without it!