Exploration, combat, and puzzle-solving come together beautifully in this rewarding, replayable arcade adventure.

Being a gladiator in ancient Rome probably wasn't much fun, and it's not much fun in this repetitive fighting game, either.

No matter how many parties you have going on on your Wii already, this is one that you don't want to miss.

Blowing stuff up is the only enjoyable part of Front Mission Evolved, a mediocre third-person shooter featuring giant mechs.

Vanquish is all game and no filler, and that's exactly what makes it one of the most gleeful and memorable experiences of the year.

This gleeful third-person shooter is outrageously fun.

Like its predecessors, Runaway: A Twist of Fate is a romantic comedy masquerading as a point-and-click adventure.

This Pokemon-themed minigame collection misses the point for anyone other than very young Pikachu fans.

Pro Evolution Soccer 2011 is a comprehensive reboot of the series, offering improved gameplay and a host of great new features.

Pro Evolution Soccer 2011 is a comprehensive reboot of the series, offering improved gameplay and a host of great new features.

Enticing visuals and varied gameplay make Kirby's latest adventure an absolute joy.

This disappointing sequel saps away the unbridled fun that made the original so enthralling.

Though it may be tempting to look at its flaws and dismiss Medal of Honor as inferior to its competitors, there is a lot to enjoy here. The campaign has its shortcomings, but its unique sense of scope and well-orchestrated pacing make it an enjoyably cohesive adventure.

Medal of Honor offers a cohesive campaign and fierce multiplayer competition for those who don't mind a little bit of tarnish on their first-person shooters.

Twisted Pixel delivers big fun and big laughs in this varied, comic-book-themed side-scrolling shooter.

Entertaining highs and frustrating lows punctuate a Castlevania game that--in an effort to redefine the series--loses its identity.

Entertaining highs and frustrating lows punctuate a Castlevania game that--in an effort to redefine the series--loses its identity.

While you won't see its name on a blimp, cool community features and a great songlist make Def Jam Rapstar a sure bet if you want to get your living room bumpin'.

It takes some time to get off the ground, but this traditional-style role-playing game is an enjoyable flight of fancy and fantasy.

If you are looking for a realistic football experience, then the versions of FIFA for other platforms are still the way to go, but FIFA 11 for the Wii is a very good package that is well suited to Nintendo's console.

An unusual take on survival horror with incredible water effects, Hydrophobia is ultimately let down by frustrating gameplay issues.

The Dead Rising formula proves to be as addictive as ever, and a new cooperative mode and weapon crafting system are great additions to the franchise.

Though not nearly as enticing as some of its downloadable predecessors, Claptrap's New Robot Revolution still provides hours of enjoyable mercenary mayhem.

Exploration, combat, and puzzle-solving come together beautifully in this rewarding, replayable arcade adventure.

Samurai Warriors 3 is yet another unimaginative entry in a series that became outdated years ago.

FIFA 11 is more playable, refined, and feature-packed than any FIFA game before it.

FIFA 11 is more playable, refined, and feature-packed than any FIFA game before it.

New features aren't much more than reverb on this familiar riff, but Guitar Hero still rocks.

Blowing stuff up is the only enjoyable part of Front Mission Evolved, a mediocre third-person shooter featuring giant mechs.

Swords & Soldiers is an engaging, goofy romp that takes out the complexity of other real-time strategy games but leaves in all the fun.

Dumb enemies, repetitive levels, and downright unappealing looks makes this a theory that's not worth testing.

MorphX buries its few good ideas under a pile of annoyances like incredibly tough difficulty and ancient graphics.

What starts out as a simple but entertaining aerial jaunt quickly becomes monotonous and shallow, making it hard to justify its price tag.

What starts out as a simple but entertaining aerial jaunt quickly becomes monotonous and shallow, making it hard to justify its price tag.

What starts out as a simple but entertaining aerial jaunt quickly becomes monotonous and shallow, making it hard to justify its price tag.

Control issues and other frustrations make this a very disappointing version of the classic game of adventure on the high seas.

Though Atelier Rorona: The Alchemist of Arland is a charming adventure, its stark simplicity and annoying deadlines narrow its appeal.

It isn't the most full-featured port, but excellent combat and challenging puzzles make Darksiders a brutal blast.

F1 2010 is a good first attempt at bringing the wonder of Formula One to current-generation consoles.

F1 2010 is a good first attempt at bringing the wonder of Formula One to current-generation consoles.

Dull platforming and button-mashing action make Blade Kitten a disappointing first game for its cute-as-a-cat heroine.

Dull platforming and button-mashing action make Blade Kitten a disappointing first game for its cute-as-a-cat heroine.

This motion-controlled bowling game is a passable re-creation of the sport provided you ignore its optional Move support.

It lacks character; bare-bones quests and audiovisual repetition fail to instill a sense of fantasy wonder. It lacks cohesion; communication failures, economic oddities, and stringent limitations leave you constantly directionless. And it lacks joy; the abysmal interface and boring monsters make it a struggle to stay invested.

Serious Sam returns with another great HD remake of a gonzo shooter classic, this time on XBLA.

The conclusion to DeathSpank's tale doesn't veer far from the original, but that doesn't make it any less fun.

Excellent tactical battles and a slick interface make the latest Civilization another wonderful addition to a classic franchise.

Dull platforming and button-mashing action make Blade Kitten a disappointing first game for its cute-as-a-cat heroine.

The fierce foes and expansive dungeons of Etrian Odyssey III welcome all those with a love for a good old-fashioned challenge.

King's Bounty: Crossworlds may be a more-of-the-same expansion, but it's also the best edition of the strategy role-playing hybrid yet released.

A wave of tedium nearly sinks this medieval trading game.

Space Invaders: Infinity Gene is a great evolution for the classic series and one of the best space shooters in recent years.

Though its deep roots may not win over those who haven't enjoyed previous games in the series, Halo: Reach is a towering achievement that delivers an enormous amount of engaging content that players will no doubt be enjoying for years to come.

Despite some flaws, Aragorn's Quest is an engaging adventure across a well-realized version of Middle-earth.

Imprecise motion controls ruin all five of the sports featured in this disappointing collection.

This short flight of fancy has its charms, but it gets stale fast.

This short flight of fancy has its charms, but it gets stale fast.

Space Invaders: Infinity Gene is a great evolution for the classic series and one of the best space shooters in recent years.

This clever puzzle game has plenty of variety and makes great use of the PlayStation Move.

Robust customization and full multiplayer support make this interstellar adventure worthwhile.

The Xbox 360 version of this great tower defense game is the best yet and is the first to feature both cooperative and competitive multiplayer.

Amnesia just might drive you insane, but in a very good way since this is one of the scariest horror games you're ever going to play.

This eclectic sports collection is fun with friends and does a good job of showing what the PlayStation Move hardware is capable of.

This prequel is another fun and pleasant mash-up of Final Fantasy sensibilities and Disney tales.

NHL 11 is the best hockey game to date.

NHL 11 is the best hockey game to date.

Sharp controls and an ingenious hockey-stick peripheral make NHL Slapshot a great arcade hockey game.

This collection of Move-powered minigames is fun with friends but has little to offer solo players.

A great sense of humor and flashy style make the Caped Crusader's latest adventure entertaining, despite the lack of challenge.

Vibrant visuals and agile action help Shattered Dimensions capture the excitement and appeal of your friendly neighborhood Spider-Man.

Astonishing atmosphere and great action make this add-on a no-brainer for role players across the galaxy.

Astonishing atmosphere and great action make this add-on a no-brainer for role players across the galaxy.

Stylish visuals and exciting action make The Brave and the Bold a very good re-creation of the animated series.

Morrigan's return is a disappointment in this vapid downloadable add-on.

Morrigan's return is a disappointment in this vapid downloadable add-on.

Morrigan's return is a disappointment in this vapid downloadable add-on.

Dogfights in HAWX 2 can be exciting, but some dodgy AI and lackluster missions stop this game from being an air combat ace.

Dogfights in HAWX 2 can be exciting, but some dodgy AI and lackluster missions stop this game from being an air combat ace.

This intriguing real-time strategy game overcomes its feeble campaign by encouraging a different approach to battlefield tactics.

This intriguing real-time strategy game overcomes its feeble campaign by encouraging a different approach to battlefield tactics.

This intriguing real-time strategy game overcomes its feeble campaign by encouraging a different approach to battlefield tactics.

Bad controls and awful physics destroy any chance this cute platformer had of being fun.

This add-on is a hollow return to a distinctive city.

This add-on is a hollow return to a distinctive city.

Vibrant visuals and agile action help Shattered Dimensions capture the excitement and appeal of your friendly neighborhood Spider-Man.

Sony's EyePet is a creative and fun game with plenty of content but it suffers from a lack of proper instruction.

Other M is a strong departure from previous Metroid games, with fantastic combat and exciting bosses that make this another great entry in the series.

Dead Rising 2: Case Zero does a great job of rekindling memories of the first game while paving the way for the upcoming sequel.

Great cooperative play and solid action save the latest Ace Combat game from its lackluster campaign.

A delightful visual style and compulsively playable beat-'em-up action make Castle Crashers an invigorating breath of fresh air in a classic genre.

A mix of smart strategy, deep customisation, and engaging story make this a worthy sequel to the PS3 original.

The latest entry in the long-running Worms series further refines the 15-year-old formula and is one of the best yet.

Scott Pilgrim vs. The World is a fun throwback to a simpler era, but visibility issues and a lack of online co-op get in the way of your enjoyment.

Mafia II's exciting action and uncompromising mob story make for an impressive and violent adventure.

Mafia II's exciting action and uncompromising mob story make for an impressive and violent adventure.

Striking visuals aren't enough to save this shallow brawler from being monotonous and frustrating.

Appealing simplicity builds to an engaging challenge in this charming, accessible platformer.

A decent strategic foundation is rendered all but meaningless by horrific bugs, missing features, a poor interface, and plenty of other defects.