Audiosurf's addictive gameplay is a fun new way to experience your music collection.

Lack of community aside, Van Helsing's only real problem is that it doesn't go the extra mile. Nothing is particularly spectacular, but Neocore's latest game is a tight adventure with a few blemishes here and there, and it will keep fans of the genre enthralled for quite a while, especially if they can rustle up some friends to come along for the ride.

Despite its ineffectual audio, Bugs & Taz: Time Busters does an excellent job of capturing the humor and personality that the Looney Tunes franchise embodies.

With the chess adventure, Majestic Chess does offer the best way to introduce any kid (or adult who would prefer lessons presented in an unorthodox and enjoyable manner) to the game of chess.

Covers not only the eponymous battle, but also the entire campaign leading up to it, using a combination of an elegant strategic layer and an excellent tactical combat system.

Whether you're big or small, there's a lot to like about these little ninjas and their lengthy journey.

It has pretty much everything you'd want out of a solid adventure experience, like diverse settings, a good storyline, wacky characters, and lots of complex puzzles.

Quarrel is an unconventional game of conflict and domination that will delight puzzle enthusiasts.

Generic questing aside, Tera is a well-executed game: it's easy on the eyes, smooth under the fingers, and remarkably stable.

It's almost as if Madden 10 represents a back-to-basics philosophy for the franchise, taking the focus away from fancy modes and even fancier presentation elements for the purpose of making the sport itself the main draw, but there are still many lingering problems.

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

A lighthearted story and smart Kinect integration make Haunt a captivating all-ages adventure.

This giant robot action game makes up for its lack of accessibility with fun, nuanced combat.

Skylanders reinvents Spyro for a new generation with its innovative tie-in toys, but it needs more content to offer true value.

And while the gameplay doesn't really do anything especially remarkable, and the adventure is unfortunately quite short, Destroy All Humans! shows such enthusiasm for its thematic inspiration that you can't help but at least appreciate what it tries to do.

Fans looking to relive the experience of SoulCalibur's early entries may be irked by this game's new additions. But once the steep learning curve is surmounted, you will find a fresh-yet-familiar fighting system that's fun to explore.

Though there is a certain roughness to the action, Wet is still a raucously entertaining adventure.

Fans looking to relive the experience of SoulCalibur's early entries may be irked by this game's new additions. But once the steep learning curve is surmounted, you will find a fresh-yet-familiar fighting system that's fun to explore.

Despite its short length and easy puzzles, this episodic adventure still captivates with strong storytelling and compelling characters.

Capcom Classics Collection 2 isn't as hit-driven as the first game, but the hits that are present hit very hard, indeed.

It's a shame that the Wii U version of Assassin's Creed III is so prone to bugs and performance hitches; fortunately, the joys of exploration still shine through, allowing you to get lost in the bustle of cityfolk going about their lives.

Charming and entertaining in its own right, though its appeal is mostly limited to hardcore fans of other strategy role-playing games and anime.

De Blob 2 is a splash of easygoing, side-scrolling fun.

If you do enjoy straightforward, no-nonsense action, Rise of Sin Tzu delivers it in an appealing package and is one of the best 3D beat-'em-up action games you'll find.

It's not quite the smooth, finely tuned speed machine it could have been, but Need for Speed: Most Wanted U is still an exciting racer.

Bangai-O's transition to HD results in a frantic, challenging shooter with an agreeable price.

Originally designed for the Naomi hardware in arcades, the Dreamcast version looks virtually identical to its coin-op counterpart.

It's a colorful block-busting game with a good sense of style and classic gameplay in the same vein as Money Puzzle Exchanger or the Magical Drop series.

A solid game that's fun to watch, but it's no longer the only game in town.

This may be a touch disappointing to hardcore fans of "Crash Team Racing", but anyone looking for a solid kart racer should be quite pleased.

Dubious claims of exclusive content aside, this version of Red Alert 3 is all good, rambunctious fun.

MySims Racing doesn't shatter kart-racing conventions, but it has a couple of fun new ideas that set it apart from the pack.

Ultimate Ninja capably captures the spirit of Naruto, delivering a stylish fighting experience that's both easy to pick up and easy on the eyes.

Since the PS2 version loses the crispness of the original's graphics and some of the game's other fine touches in translation, it can't be recommended over the PC version.

Saints Row IV owes a lot to games like Crackdown and Prototype, but the absurd humor that infuses every aspect of this game gives it an identity all its own.

Despite a totally different visual style and the introduction of combat, Rune Factory still delivers a relatively straight-ahead Harvest Moon experience.

If you can deal with the culture clash and with the typical shortcomings of translations from consoles, then you're likely to find that Grandia II can provide plenty of charm and plenty of fun.

Two of Capcom's best arcade beat-'em-ups get HD ports worthy of their heritage, providing a good, if easy, co-op experience.

The simulated city of Steelport doesn't offer deep gameplay or the most satisfying challenge, but it is a great place to mess around.

Though third-person action adventure games are very common these days, Crimson Sea's unusual style and characters and its effective blend of action elements make it stand out.

Thomas Was Alone humanizes nondescript squares, creating an affecting and satisfying adventure.

Saints Row IV's crazy missions, fun superpowers, and funny writing make it an enjoyable way to live out your destructive fantasies.

Tropico 4 is a likeable and engaging sequel that expands on its predecessor but doesn't offer much new depth.

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

Mahjong plus Scrabble equals fun for vocabulary buffs.

It still stands in the shadow of those that came before it, and little flaws like loading hiccups and soft textures underscore the fact that Judgment feels like a lesser achievement. Still, it's a heck of a lot of fun, and if you still enjoy utterly destroying hulking monstrosities with one blast of the sawed-off shotgun, you'll find a lot to like in Gears of War: Judgment.

Online connection issues diminish the value of this add-on's excellent maps.

This brutally difficult side-scroller is good, bloody entertainment.

Badge of Carnage Episode 2 offers another rowdy good trek through the vile streets of Clappers Wreake.

Though rough in places, the RPG series' latest entry is one of its weirdest, if not best.

If you ignore the motion-sensing controls, then you'll find a lot of exciting aerial action in The Sky Crawlers.

Section 8: Prejudice explores well-worn territory, but a smart campaign and volatile competitive mode make this shooter rise above its generic aesthetic.

You'll be hard-pressed to find more bang for your buck than this packed PSP off-road racing game.

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

A solid port of a one-of-a-kind role-playing game that is endlessly appealing to genre fans who are looking for something different, but it's a bit too dense for everyone else.

It's the same adventure you may have experienced many times before, but Star Fox 64 3D is still an enjoyable journey through a dangerous galaxy.

A stereotypical classic adventure. Future Games has done this one up in the traditional style popularized way back when by the likes of Sierra and LucasArts, so if you're a fan of this sort of old-school adventuring and don't demand that game designers reinvent the wheel, you can't go wrong here.

It's a lot of fun to paint the town red in this black and white open-world game, but the weak stealth elements limit your options.

From Dust provides a rich world full of engaging challenges, though there are some frustrations even a god must suffer.

Those who are up to the task will find I-Ninja to be a short but well-crafted third-person action game with a surprising variety of gameplay.

Survival in the woods is a creepy, fun challenge full of botanical terror in Miasmata.

Avencast balances the action-oriented and traditional RPG genres better than you might expect.

Practically flawless from a technical standpoint, the biggest thing missing from F-Zero X is that it lacks a soul.

Section 8: Prejudice explores well-worn territory, but a smart campaign and volatile competitive mode make this shooter rise above its generic aesthetic.

May not be the deepest game in terms of overall features, but it still has enough inherent playability to warrant the attention of both veteran and casual game players alike.

Prototype 2 on the PC is almost identical to its console counterparts, which makes for a brutal and exciting adventure.

It's a new twist to the series, but if you like stealth or strategy games, you'll probably like Tactical Strike.

The controls and overall presentation, while lifted from the Madden games of the past, are up to the current GBA standards and do a nice job of delivering NFL fun on the go.

It has a lot of things going for it, including beautiful graphics, oodles of detail, and lots of depth. Sadly, it's a game that doesn't quite hit the million-dollar jackpot due to some cumbersome gameplay, an unusually and often frustratingly high level of difficulty, and interface issues.

A new swing and excellent online play freshen up the Hot Shots experience just enough to make Out of Bounds worth the price of admission.

This comically savage action game overcomes its frustrations with liberal doses of blood and guts.

A new and effective pitching system makes MLB 12: The Show a solid baseball experience.

This classic platformer is as fun and good-looking as ever, but it's over before you know it.

Strike Suit Zero's thrilling combat and awe-inspiring world make space combat feel like a relevant genre after years of stagnation.

An engrossing team-oriented, turn-based RPG.

The older console versions of Madden 08 offer a few control upgrades and a couple of bizarre new modes, but otherwise, this might as well be last year's game.

Whether you're big or small, there's a lot to like about these little ninjas and their lengthy journey.

A short but well-crafted third-person action game with a surprising variety of gameplay.

FIFA Street 2 is a significant improvement over its predecessor and is fun for solo players and small groups of friends alike.

The presentation is slick, the controls are great, and at times you really do feel like you're skateboarding. It’s unfortunate that things get dragged down by the occasionally frustrating and buggy challenges; that walking on foot isn’t handled better; and that the game’s physics and artificial intelligence aren’t consistent and sometimes get in the way of the gameplay; because Skate 2 has so much to offer.

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

An adept fusion of music and gameplay.

This challenging minigolf game boasts well over 100 different holes as well as tools to create and share your own.

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

Twisted Metal: Head On has plenty to offer for fans of the series and anyone with an interest in vehicular carnage.

Even though it feels like worn territory, Makai Kingdom is still a charming and intelligent game with enough depth to sustain the gameplay long after the story is finished.

While the gameplay in Tony Hawk's American Wasteland is still sharp, and the game still looks and sounds just fine, this seventh installment just seems to lack that special spark that made the series so much fun in the first place.

Even though A Vampyre Story may be too corny for its own good at times, it packs enough character into the moments between the puns that you can't be upset with it for very long.

Air Battles: Sky Defender makes for a solid introduction to the flight combat genre for newer players, and the price is right too.

Updated visuals help Perfect Dark to wear its years well, but the outdated design could hamper your fun.

The Experiment overcomes its clichéd beginnings with original gameplay.

Nazis and necromancy mix once again in this flawed but fun sequel.

It's a much better version of Tetris than other recent incarnations, but it's still saddled with some unfortunate compromises.

Though it's missing some of the stylish action that helped make Budokai 3 so exceptional, Shin Budokai still stands as a fun and accessible 3D fighter.

An unusual game that might not have amazing graphics or sound, but its gameplay is unique and extremely fun.

An intriguing new creation tool and widespread refinements make it another good year for Smackdown vs. RAW, but it still hasn't received the overhaul that it needs.

If you have the patience to endure its myriad technical problems, you'll find a captivating portrait of urban existence in Cart Life.

Kingdoms of Amalur's combat and character advancement are fantastic enough to overshadow how bland everything else is.