This gritty cover-based shooter is better than its predecessor, but as a package, it's light on content.

This gritty cover-based shooter is better than its predecessor, but as a package, it's light on content.

This gritty cover-based shooter is better than its predecessor, but as a package, it's light on content.

Top Gun delivers some intense aerial action while it lasts, but it's a very short ride.

The simple purity of hack-and-slash gameplay is Ys Seven's most realized and compelling feature.

Thanks to a friendlier interface and tutorials, Victoria II is a lot more playable and enjoyable than its predecessor.

This sequel goes light on the role-playing, but still presents a compelling puzzle experience that's as enjoyable and addictive as the original.

Clever combat mechanics and diverse soldier classes make this third-person shooter addictive and entertaining.

Improvements such as revamped AI, more realistic animation, and a new play-calling system make this the best Madden yet.

Improvements such as revamped AI, more realistic animation, and a new play-calling system make this the best Madden 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.

This jack-of-all-trades football game is the master of absolutely nothing.

It doesn't give a good first impression, but Harmony of Despair delivers new and exciting gameplay opportunities for an old series.

A boring story, a dreadful ending, and easy puzzles bury this dull point-and-click adventure.

While raising monsters can still be absorbing, Monster Rancher DS looks and feels a bit too old fashioned for its own good.

Instead of wrestling with rival nations, you'll tussle with unruly advisors in this naval trading sim.

This aquatic arcade racer is fun, fast-paced, and features fantastically varied courses to compete on.

New characters, modes, and gameplay refinements make Continuum Shift the best version of this great 2D fighting game.

New characters, modes, and gameplay refinements make Continuum Shift the best version of this great 2D fighting game.

Clash of the Titans is a predictable hack-and-slash adventure that is exactly the type of game that gives movie tie-ins a bad reputation.

Clash of the Titans is a predictable hack-and-slash adventure that is exactly the type of game that gives movie tie-ins a bad reputation.

The story in Alan Wake's first downloadable episode lacks a purpose, but exciting combat and a moody atmosphere make this a good addition.

Traditional and fresh in all the right ways, this strategy sequel is an absolute joy for veterans and newcomers alike.

Thoughtful puzzles and striking aesthetics make Limbo a cerebral adventure you must experience.

Sharp controls and smooth physics create a great blend of challenge and fun in this retro-styled arcade game.

This generic shoot-'em-up fails to breathe any life into its competent action.

This brutal and unusual fighting game is both sharpened and dulled by its attempts to realistically portray fights to the death.

Goofy humor and a bevy of wacky objectives make it easy to lose yourself in this action role-playing game.

Blacklight: Tango Down is a decent, cheap multiplayer shooter for the budget-minded gamer looking for a change of pace.

A host of gameplay tweaks counterbalance some neglected modes in the latest iteration of EA Sports' college football sim.

A host of gameplay tweaks counterbalance some neglected modes in the latest iteration of EA Sports' college football sim.

This long space adventure isn't deep or refined, but it's still good, simple fun.

Goofy humor and a bevy of wacky objectives make it easy to lose yourself in this action role-playing game.

Landit Bandit is good at times, but it's also overly difficult and frustrating.

Little League World Series Baseball 2010 may have a cheerful personality, but it strikes out where it counts.

Little League World Series Baseball 2010 may have a cheerful personality, but it strikes out where it counts.

Poor controls and a wonky camera strike out Little League World Series Baseball: Double Play.

The stellar artistic design shines, but the disappointing lack of strategic depth casts a long shadow over this lengthy adventure.

Charm and classic gameplay abound in this rollicking role-playing adventure.

Classic gameplay and vibrant new visuals mix with timeless humor and inventive puzzles in this revamped blast from the past.

Classic gameplay and vibrant new visuals mix with timeless humor and inventive puzzles in this revamped blast from the past.

Blacklight: Tango Down is a good, cheap multiplayer shooter for the budget-minded gamer looking for a change of pace.

This game is doesn't significantly build on or vastly improve any of the features of its predecessor, so those with high hopes for a stellar sequel will be disappointed. Still, Crackdown 2's core action and appeal remain very strong, and there is great potential for cooperative mayhem, making this a fun stop on your summer videogame tour.

These legendary fighters may look the part, but unresponsive controls are the first thing you'll notice.

The thoughtful puzzles in this movie adaptation are often overshadowed by the steep challenge and troublesome controls.

This add-on doesn't reach for the stars, but it features a couple of great characters and a smattering of quality moments.

Welcome tweaks and new story aspects enhance this already great role-playing classic.

This sequel goes light on the role-playing but still presents a compelling puzzle experience that's as enjoyable and addictive as the original Puzzle Quest.

Ancients of Ooga is a playful but imperfect puzzle platformer with a difficulty curve that makes it best suited for novice players.

Puzzle Agent is cute and charismatic, although its puzzles leave something to be desired.

Harry's adventure into Lego land is exactly what you'd want it to be: charming, fun, and chock-full of secrets.

Harry's adventure into Lego land is exactly what you'd want it to be: charming, fun, and chock-full of secrets.

Harry's adventure into Lego land is exactly what you'd want it to be: charming, fun, and chock-full of secrets.

APB delivers periodic awesomeness, but fundamental imbalances and repetitive objectives make this persistent-world shooter a tough sell.

Singularity isn't a groundbreaking shooter, but it's an incredibly fun one. This is an example of how fluid pacing and a tongue-in-cheek attitude can make old conventions exciting again.

This entertaining and varied sci-fi shooter doesn't break new ground; it's just a bunch of goofy, gory fun.

This entertaining and varied sci-fi shooter doesn't break new ground; it's just a bunch of goofy, gory fun.

This mindless hack-and-slash action game starts out feeling tired and repetitive and only goes downhill from there.

This stand-alone expansion improves upon the original in almost every way.

The Lego rendition of The Boy Who lived is a seriously charming take on the life of a wizard, with loads of gameplay variety and an emphasis on discovery.

The Lego rendition of The Boy Who lived is a seriously charming take on the life of a wizard, with loads of gameplay variety and an emphasis on discovery.

Poor AI and insane difficulty gets between you and the sniping in Sniper: Ghost Warrior.

You can save the Netheruniverse from floating sushi, but not always from repetitious dungeon crawling.

The bullets are plentiful in this crazy, colorful shoot-'em-up.

The tennis action is fast and fun in Get a Grip, but a meandering story keeps you off the court for too long.

This satisfying and energetic on-rails shooter impresses with its relentless variety.

This flaky action game falls short of the darkly funny teddy-bear rampage promised by the concept.

This flaky action game falls short of the darkly funny teddy-bear rampage promised by the concept.

Harry's adventure into Lego land is exactly what you'd want it to be: charming, fun, and chock-full of secrets.

Poor AI and insane difficulty get between you and the sniping in Sniper: Ghost Warrior.

Cartoonish graphics and a smart sense of humor give Risk: Factions some life, although play remains awfully close to the shallow, dice-dependent board game.

The well-realized license in this third-person shooter can hide the myriad problems for only so long.

The well-realized license in this third-person shooter can hide the myriad problems for only so long.

Charming visuals and vivacious storytelling can't save this adventure game from some huge frustrations.

The well-realized license in this third-person shooter can hide the myriad problems for only so long.

This sequel goes light on the role playing but still presents a compelling puzzle experience that's as enjoyable and addictive as the original.

A wrestling game shouldn't be about wrestling with the controls.

Space Ark is undeniably catchy, but too much repetition and too much cuteness can spoil the party.

This fun take on the Pixar movie has lots of entertaining content for younger players, but control issues and a lack of depth limit its appeal.

This fun take on the Pixar movie has lots of entertaining content for younger players, but control issues and a lack of depth limit its appeal.

Fun action, great audio, and multiple memorable moments make Mass Effect 2's latest add-on a winner.

Fun action, great audio, and multiple memorable moments make Mass Effect 2's latest add-on a winner.

Once clear of its port of origin, this clever, humorous tale unfurls its sails and becomes a thoroughly entertaining swashbuckling adventure.

Good songs can't save this poor attempt at a rhythm party game from being a dull and repetitive experience.

Earthworm Jim HD is just as weird and frustrating as its Sega Genesis inspiration.

With stellar presentation, great looks and sound, and deep, diverse gameplay, Peace Walker is an essential experience that raises the bar for portable games.

While it doesn't spring any surprises, Green Day: Rock Band packs high-energy rock into a solid package.

While it doesn't spring any surprises, Green Day: Rock Band packs high-energy rock into a solid package.

EA Sports' latest golf sim is a significant improvement over its predecessor in almost every way.

EA Sports' latest golf sim is a significant improvement over its predecessor in almost every way.

Tiger Woods' latest Wii outing is another great golf sim that adds a number of subtle refinements to its already fantastic swing mechanics.

This delightful stunt racer more than makes up for lacklustre multiplayer with an excellent solo career.

The prince's high-flying adventure is marred by camera issues and weak combat, but the excellent platforming is still loads of fun.

Snoopy Flying Ace is a great arcade flight sim that packs in a lot of action at a low price.

Realistic animations can only hide the sloppy foundation of this football game for so long.

Realistic animations can only hide the sloppy foundation of this football game for so long.

Alpha Protocol's astounding intricacies are tarnished by bugs, clumsy gameplay mechanics, and rough production values.

Alpha Protocol's astounding intricacies are tarnished by bugs, clumsy gameplay mechanics, and rough production values.