This sequel to Nintendo's console wargame wages a much more successful campaign on free time.

The flashy free-to-play shooter Ghost Recon Online front-loads the fun, despite some inconsistencies.

Super Collapse! 3 is a solid puzzler with seven unique game types and a lengthy quest mode.

Pure, unadulterated fan service for the Nippon Ichi faithful and strategy RPG enthusiasts, though outsiders may find it incomprehensible.

Peggle Dual Shot is a faithful translation of the addictive peg-and-ball puzzler.

This former Unreal Tournament 2004 mod is more fun than it has any right to be.

The psychedelic sequel to Bit.Trip Beat improves upon its predecessor and has an entirely different sort of rhythm shooter action.

Though this wimpy fighter still doesn't pack enough punch, it has all the heart and charm of your favorite spiky-haired ninja hero.

There are occasional stumbles, but Sly Cooper: Thieves in Time is another good entry in the platforming series.

This arcade-style aerial-combat game has plenty to offer those flying solo, but it doesn't offer much in the way of competitive multiplayer content.

This Himalayan horror adventure will send chills up your spine, even though the controls are as cursed as the titular mountain.

Many of your frustrations with Spider-Man: The Movie will be directly linked to the game's camera, which sometimes seems to take on a life of its own regardless of which camera mode you choose.

This fantasy sequel is a good entry-level wargame.

Clever design and a quirky artistic style make this gimmicky puzzle platformer worth playing.

Intuitive controls and a lengthy list of features make Skate It a good choice if you want to go skateboarding on your DS.

World Championship Poker 2's offline play is the best you'll find amid this year's competition, and the online play is still pretty engaging.

F1 2011 is a great sequel that faithfully represents the thrill and difficulty of driving the world's best racing cars.

Etrian Odyssey II's brutality and grinding is initially off-putting, but push on and you're in for an intense, rewarding experiences.

Gatling Gears is a fun shooter that reminds you how much of a blast destruction can be.

It's not the best way for newcomers to get acquainted with this style of gaming, but fans of anime and other strategy RPGs are naturally going to like La Pucelle.

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

Insanely Twisted Shadow Planet immerses you in its alien world, but frequent mechanical problems lead to frustration.

2K football returns with solid gameplay and a new focus on classic players, though the roster isn't the only aspect of the game that feels old.

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

While light on extras, the Devil May Cry HD Collection shows that two-thirds of the original DMC trio are still fun today.

Noby Noby Boy lacks structure or challenge, but this whimsical little game is still a captivating delight.

A number of small changes make MLB 2K11 better on the field than its predecessor, although the majority of the new game is identical to the old game.

There's very little that's truly new in Tiger Woods 07, but it's still a good game.

When combined with the original game, Tribunal's features make an excellent role-playing game even better.

Crysis 3 is stunning to look at, successfully portraying an uneasy partnership of the natural and the artificial. As the story presses on, the conflict deepens and the visuals darken; it's as if you can feel the evil spreading throughout the city. As a piece of technology, Crysis 3 lives up to the series' legacy. As a game, it doesn't reach the same heights.

A number of small changes make MLB 2K11 better on the field than its predecessor, although the majority of the new game is identical to the old game.

It's not as shocking as you'd expect, but Manhunt 2 still satisfies your primal instincts.

This clever physics-based puzzler is both challenging and addictive.

Bon Voyage is a worthwhile expansion that makes plenty of neat little additions to The Sims 2.

Great for younger players and can provide a satisfying experience for teens and adults as long as they don't mind their replay value coming from finding every last collectible in the game.

Its attractive visuals make Crysis 3 a pleasure to look at, and the game is plenty of fun, though not up to the high standards of its forebears.

Hot Shots Golf: World Invitational proves that more of the same can still be really fun.

So even if bawdy caricatures of rednecks and dominatrices don't sound immediately appealing to you, Outlaw Golf 2 offers a tight, challenging game of golf with some unique gameplay ideas, and it comes at a price that makes it a terrific value.

Spaceforce offers up a beautiful, dynamic universe to explore, though it suffers from a steep learning curve.

Thanks to significantly improved gameplay, NBA Live 08 is a good, solid basketball game.

Thrillville: Off the Rails makes every part of building and running a theme park great fun.

The visuals may not sing as sweetly on the Xbox 360 as they do on the PC, but it looks marvelous, regardless.

You wouldn't guess it from the title, but Half-Minute Hero is good for hours of role playing against the clock.

The MK and DC crowds are a surprisingly good combo, but questionable roster balancing keeps this enjoyable fighter from achieving greatness.

A few flaws hold it back, but the latest Settlers game is the series' most charming to date.

Stylish combat and white-knuckle driving make this an enjoyable James Bond adventure, despite some pacing issues.

The over-the-top anime stylings of the Guilty Gear series deliver a one-two punch in this package containing both a beat-'em-up and a fighting game.

Second Evolution is an engaging action role-playing game that's just as enjoyable as its PlayStation forebear.

Trials and Tribulations is yet another enjoyable Phoenix Wright game--just don't expect anything new.

War Front: Turning Point is a decidedly different take on the WWII real-time strategy game, complete with jetpack Nazis and freeze rays.

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

Not every method of murder is as satisfying as you'd want, but Absolution plays well and looks sumptuous.

Dance Dance Revolution Ultramix 3 incorporates a bunch of new modes and switches up the songlist, but for many less-than-expert players will seem a little too similar to previous games.

Space Giraffe is an extremely weird and well-designed arcade game, but its unique brand of madness isn't for everyone.

It does have a fanciful quest, endearing characters, and solid Zelda-style gameplay, and this should more than satisfy true fans of the genre.

Epic scale and depth of content make Two Worlds worthwhile.

It's got some flaws and it's not very long or replayable--you'll probably finish it in 12 to 15 hours, without much incentive to go back to the beginning--but it's fun while it lasts.

The fact that the game doesn't hold your hand and force you through the story is certainly one of the finer points.

While Modern Combat does offer some amount of charm with its highly produced interludes and its slick unit-switching mechanism, ultimately this multiplayer-focused military shooter falls short of its promise with design flaws in its campaign and clunky vehicle handling. The obvious graphical enhancements for the Xbox 360 do add something to the overall package, though.

Heat offers a brutally honest driving experience, but with simplistic damage modeling.

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

While it may never be considered a classic, Golden Sun: Dark Dawn is certainly a DS RPG worth playing.

The second episode of this clever adventure series is even better than the first.

The two things that "NFL Blitz 2000" had going for it - approachability and freshness - are diminished in this year's version by the fact that the CPU AI is tougher and the fact that the game evokes a distinct feeling of déjà vu.

With plenty of panache and some clever twists, Nervous Brickdown manages to make the classic Breakout formula feel fun and fresh again.

The game's mundane subject matter sometimes overwhelms the experience, since having to frequently rest, shower, and relieve yourself in the game is about as much fun as it sounds. But The Urbz nevertheless provides some surprising depth and lasting value.

EA's latest skater caters to newcomers and experienced boarders alike, and features a robust system for creating and sharing content.

Limited though it may be, War of the Roses delivers a grisly, realistic take on third-person medieval combat that hits most of the right notes.

Motocross Madness is an enjoyable feature-packed dirt bike racer with boisterous offline and online components.

Dynamic DNA seasons are a great addition to the franchise, but NBA Live is not quite a championship contender.

While the game isn't as essential for virtual workout fans as its predecessor, this is still pretty much a must-buy if you enjoy sweating off the Doritos in the comfort of your living room.

It's not the best version of Puzzle Quest to date, but it still offers much of the same great fun.

RacePro is an incredibly in-depth racing game that's also an accessible and enjoyable driving experience.

The 40th Day has the same shallow appeal as a summer blockbuster. It provides brash, satisfying action when you're in the mood for something loud and fun.

So while Marvel: Ultimate Alliance 2 may not take the series in a big and bold new direction, or benefit from the kind of refinement you would look for in a sequel, it does deliver the button-mashing, power-flinging, over-the-top action fans of the original would expect.

Planet Puzzle League offers a puzzle game experience that is familiar, flawed, and fun, all at once.

Thrillville: Off the Rails makes every part of building and running a theme park great fun.

City Folk offers more of the same Animal Crossing gameplay that you know and love, with the emphasis on "same."

Namco Museum is an impressive collection of classics that spans the entire history of arcade gaming.

A short while after the game's release, there's a lot of breadth to Star Wars Galaxies, but there isn't a lot of depth.

A cool piece of technology, and it definitely has the potential to be a lot of fun, especially in a crowd setting.

Authentic arcade presentation and a smart assortment of challenges make this a great way to experience two very enjoyable Capcom arcade classics.

Nonetheless, it's an entertaining, well-balanced game that provides a good deal of fun while it lasts.

It's not as shocking as you'd expect, but Manhunt 2 still satisfies your primal instincts.

Combining a serious focus on battlefield tactics with some enjoyable role playing makes Lionheart: Kings' Crusade a winner.

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

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.

Born of Blood is a very good, though brutally challenging, expansion to the turn-based space strategy game Sword of the Stars.

Guitar Hero III ups the ante with increased difficulty and new modes, and though not everything it adds is fantastic, the excellent tracklist and stellar gameplay are sure to keep you hooked.

For all its faults, though, Arena Wars manages to offer up clever gameplay that merges elements of shooters and real-time strategy games into a fresh, action-packed whole.

A safe sequel. It doesn't add anything particularly new or inventive to the genre, but small tweaks make it more accessible than the original game. Most importantly, it's an unabashedly fun adventure that doesn't have any doubt about what it wants to be.

This riotous off-road racer provides plenty of boisterous fun, in spite of a few irregularities.

The absorbing tactical battles haven't evolved much, but a great cast of characters and consistently funny writing keep Disgaea 4 entertaining.

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'.

Prototype 2 isn't the slightest bit novel, but it's so utterly ridiculous that it's hard to wipe that mischievous smile from your face.

Richard Garriott's newest online creation has its problems, but it's still a good amount of fun.

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'.

The gameplay is fast and accessible, and there's enough variety in both the single- and multiplayer modes that you could spend a lot of time with the game.