Q.U.B.E. may have some wonderfully clever puzzles, but without any sort of personality, it ends up feeling as boring as its whitewashed walls.

Simple gameplay and a great level creator help make Pushmo a stellar puzzle game for your pocket.

A flashy presentation and satisfying chaining mechanics make Fractal an addictive puzzler.

More than just a classic action game, Sonic CD is an exemplary port of a retro game to a modern platform.

Trine 2 is a charming fantasy platformer with dazzling good looks and fun physics puzzles.

Oddly enough, it's the chaos and destruction that derail FlatOut 3.

Debilitating design flaws overshadow much of the ingenuity in All Zombies Must Die.

Wanted Corp makes traveling to an exotic planet and battling strange creatures a repetitive bore.

There are better ways of spending your time during the cold winter months than playing Winter Stars.

More than just a classic action game, Sonic CD is an exemplary port of a retro game to a modern platform.

Satazius is a good way to scratch your shooter itch, but it won't win any awards for creativity.

There's little reason to make the tiresome journey down The Oregon Trail.

The sci-fi city building of Anno 2070 is a fresh take on a familiar genre. Expect to get hooked, and stay hooked.

Clever comic-book trappings aren't enough to save Kung-Fu High Impact from frustrating motion controls and boring action.

Sword of the Stars II is a hot mess, beleaguered by crash bugs, freezes, a poor user interface, and limited tutorials.

RAAM's Shadow delivers good Gears action and a novel way to wreak havoc, but it's hampered by uneven pacing and a lackluster narrative.

Disneyland Adventures does a remarkable job of replicating the park and all its charms, but flawed controls put a damper on this excursion.

Fossil Fighters: Champions might be worth digging up, but it's too similar to its predecessor to be a significant find.

Trine 2 is a charming fantasy platformer with dazzling good looks and fun physics puzzles.

Crisp visuals and legions of enemies struggle to invigorate the lackluster Serious Sam 3: BFE.

This WWE franchise overhaul is held back by some serious control issues.

Easy controls and various activities don't mask the waiting needed to get that big catch.

The dark and creepy Afterfall: Insanity is let down by its tedious combat and slow start.

Fortune Street is a decent strategy board game, but the slow pace siphons away much of the fun.

What should be a joyful revival is dragged down by low-res textures, repetitive missions, punchless attacks, and an overall lack of excitement.

Were it not for its great boss fights and fascinating story, repetitiveness and sparse exploration might have derailed Fate/Extra.

The Kore Gang: Outvasion From Inner Earth brings real charm to an unbelievable adventure.

Scene It? Movie Night provides fun multiplayer movie trivia and has an appealing price, but it's not as exciting if you've Scene It? all before.

Scene It? Movie Night provides fun multiplayer movie trivia and has an appealing price, but it's not as exciting if you've Scene It? all before.

Fantastic missions, outrageous weapons, and awesome vehicles make the open-world mayhem of Saints Row: The Third an absolute blast.

The gorgeous city of Constantinople takes center stage in Assassin's Creed: Revelations, another great historical adventure.

A great sense of wonder permeates The Book of Unwritten Tales, a terrific take on a traditional point-and-click adventure.

Deep, accessible, and visually stunning, Infinity Blade II sets the standard for iOS gaming.

The Sims 3: Pets doesn't add much to the series aside from cats and dogs, but it's hard to resist the charm they bring with them.

Horses and controllable cats and dogs give The Sims 3: Pets a good deal of heart.

Terrifying moments make Corpse Party a get-together worth attending.

Mario Kart 7 features the best racing yet in the franchise, though it takes a step back in other areas.

Tekken Hybrid is a shallow collection that doesn't give Tekken Tag Tournament the rerelease it deserves.

It's not possible to recommend this version of Cave Story over all others, but it is a worthy, good-looking adaptation of a wonderful game all the same. If the WiiWare and DSiWare versions passed you by, and you'd rather do your platforming with an analogue pad than a keyboard, Cave Story 3D is a great way to discover a game that well deserves your attention.

Engrossing exploration, diverse development, and challenging combat return in Might & Magic Heroes VI.

Batman: Arkham City's irresistible world, joyous movement, rewarding combat, and varied side quests make it an exceptional adventure game.

James Noir's Hollywood Crimes is a bit rough around the edges, but it offers some fun, quirky puzzling.

A funny storyline and witty dialogue are Frayed Knights' highlights. Just watch out for its unintuitive menus and frustrating endurance system.

Minecraft has been a work in progress throughout its lengthy public beta, and the "official release" still has an unfinished feel to it in spots that won't sit well with everyone. Visual glitches pop in at regular intervals, and some game elements seem incomplete or thrown together in haste. What's amazing is that the core game is so ridiculously absorbing that these flaws matter little in the grand scheme of things.

Despite the occasional slipup, the game successfully builds on the original story to offer a simple yet satisfying experience that has depth and replay value. There's enough to engage and have fun with here to appeal to fans of Harry Potter as well as fans of previous Lego games.

Harry Potter's latest adventure in colourful block land is a fun and varied way to end the series.

You may play a feudal lord in Stronghold 3, but the tedious micromanagement and bugs make you feel like a peasant.

First-person shooter Xotic sure lives up to its name with surreal, fast-flowing gameplay.

First-person shooter Xotic sure lives up to its name with surreal, fast-flowing gameplay.

Tales of the Abyss is still an entertaining role-playing game, but poor 3D makes this handheld version slightly disappointing.

Mario & Sonic at the London 2012 Olympic Games proves that it's still worth having a party with these two gaming legends.

All of these features, combined with the tightly balanced fighting mechanics, make The King of Fighters XIII a fantastic game that can easily go toe-to-toe with the heavy hitters in the fighting game genre.

All of these features, combined with the tightly balanced fighting mechanics, make The King of Fighters XIII a fantastic game that can easily go toe-to-toe with the heavy hitters in the fighting game genre.

L.A. Noire's length can vary significantly, depending on how many street crimes you respond to and how much of your own driving you do, but in any case, the 26 story cases (up from 21 in the original console release) make for a complete and satisfying experience.

Sequence is a disappointment--a game with some good ideas that fails to build on its initially impressive showing.

To the Moon is a game you must play. It's available for download from developer Freebird Games' website for $11.99, which seems about right for this affecting four-hour tale. Those four hours pack a real punch, inviting you to consider just how a single event can change your destiny. For now, you should take control of your own destiny and play To the Moon. You'll be glad you did.

Medieval Moves: Deadmund's Quest loses steam early, resulting in a tepid adventure that annoys more often than it delights.

Rabbids: Alive & Kicking doesn't capture the boundless energy and kooky personality that sometimes makes them so endearing. You should look elsewhere if you want to get a real kick out of the rabbids.

Stick with the original. BurgerTime: World Tour has its heart in the right place and evokes fond memories of a nearly 30-year-old classic arcade game, but the 3D perspective, control problems, and too many ill-advised additions to the basic formula make this one hard burger to get down.

While it does lack some of the extra bells and whistles of other modern games, The Binding of Isaac remains an enjoyable (and demented) adventure.

If you're up for a challenge, it's among the small number of quality games in the growing 3DS library worthy of a spot on your shelf.

Unfortunately, like the cars that shuttle people around the island, this game is on rigid tracks and offers you no control over where it goes or how it gets there. You're just along for the ride.

Unfortunately, like the cars that shuttle people around the island, this game is on rigid tracks and offers you no control over where it goes or how it gets there. You're just along for the ride.

Aliens: Infestation is an unforgiving and exciting retro romp.

Childish minigames and saw-it-coming plots make NCIS a mockery of its TV inspiration.

It's bogged down by unnecessary quick-time events and annoying mob chases, a halfhearted attempt to tell a story, and frustrating interruptions to your racing. In spite of these burdens, the game frequently makes you feel like you're tearing across the varied terrain of this vast and majestic country.

It comes to a halt too frequently, but when it's speeding along, Need for Speed: The Run makes cross-country racing a joy.

Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary is a remarkably well-done update for a game that has deservedly earned an honored place in gaming history.

Awkward controls and a forgettable plot greatly overshadow Blackwater's few bright spots.

The formula is beginning to show its age. There just aren't enough new ideas to separate Skyward Sword from its predecessors, and the few additions come with mixed results. Even with many bright spots, Skyward Sword still feels like a nostalgic retread. Those yearning for something new will be disappointed, but anyone thirsty for another exciting adventure will find plenty to enjoy here.

Rayman Origins is a wonderful 2D platformer whose goofy charm will have you smiling all the way through.

Rayman Origins is a wonderful 2D platformer whose goofy charm will have you smiling all the way through.

Rayman Origins is a wonderful 2D platformer whose goofy charm will have you smiling all the way through.

Fantastic missions, outrageous weapons, and awesome vehicles make the open-world mayhem of Saints Row: The Third an absolute blast.

Ultimate Marvel vs. Capcom 3 introduces a host of unique characters and gameplay tweaks that change the game's formula for the better.

Ultimate Marvel vs. Capcom 3 introduces a host of unique characters and gameplay tweaks that change the game's formula for the better.

The War of the Worlds adapts H.G. Wells' classic novel into a visually appealing platformer that unfortunately falls short in a number of key areas.

On the bright side, the game usually sticks to what it does best. And what Revelations does best is to set you free in a magnificent city, where you skyrocket across the rooftops, letting the gorgeous sights and evocative music transport you to another life and another century.

On the bright side, the game usually sticks to what it does best. And what Revelations does best is to set you free in a magnificent city, where you skyrocket across the rooftops, letting the gorgeous sights and evocative music transport you to another life and another century.

Fantastic missions, outrageous weapons, and awesome vehicles make the open-world mayhem of Saints Row: The Third an absolute blast.

Sonic Generations proves that two Sonics are way better than one.

Sonic Generations proves that two Sonics are way better than one.

An '80s arcade classic is reinvented as a not-too-successful 3D platformer in BurgerTime: World Tour.

A neon retro sheen doesn't mask the flaws in this short and basic shooter.

A dull and repetitive platformer that does no justice to the exciting exploits of its titular character.

Whether you're slashing a dragon's wings, raising the dead back to life, or experimenting at the alchemy table, Skyrim performs the most spectacular of enchantments: the one that causes huge chunks of time to vanish before you know it.

Whether you're slashing a dragon's wings, raising the dead back to life, or experimenting at the alchemy table, Skyrim performs the most spectacular of enchantments: the one that causes huge chunks of time to vanish before you know it.

This is some of the best online shooter action around, and with the daunting challenges of Spec Ops and the exciting, globe-trotting campaign, Modern Warfare 3 stands tall as another great descendant of the game that changed a generation.

Super Mario 3D Land eases you in with creative level design and tight controls while leaving plenty of challenging content to be discovered.

Awful controls make MotionSports Adrenaline an extreme disappointment.

This is an exciting and rewarding game, but the series' signature thrills have lost some of their luster. Modern Warfare 3 iterates rather than innovates, so the fun you have is familiar. Fortunately, it's also utterly engrossing and immensely satisfying, giving fans another reason to rejoice in this busy shooter season.

Cities XL 2012 merely adds some new buildings and maps to the otherwise identical Cities XL 2011.

With its numerous game modes and customization options, there's a lot to do in Dungeon Defenders. Too bad its fundamentals don't measure up.

If you own Batman: Arkham City but prefer confronting thugs within the context of the game's story to doing so in the Riddler's Revenge challenges, the Nightwing Bundle Pack (which costs $7.00) probably won't make these isolated challenges more enticing. However, if you do enjoy these scenarios, Dick Grayson's unique abilities and the different medal challenges that go along with them make suiting up as Nightwing a fresh and enjoyable new way to take out bad guys and stake a claim to the leaderboards.

Ultimate Ninja Impact delivers an unexciting action game adaptation of the current Naruto storyline.

Too many frustrations interfere with the joys of killing orcs and collecting loot in The Lord of the Rings: War in the North.

Creepy masks and intense bank-robbing action make Payday: The Heist a thoroughly entertaining shooter.

Too many frustrations interfere with the joys of killing orcs and collecting loot in The Lord of the Rings: War in the North.