It's not as sharp as its console counterparts, but this PC shooter still gets the job done.

Age isn't kind to many games, but with the addition of motion controls for the celestial brush and support for widescreen and progressive scan displays, Okami has been updated enough to make it even more relevant today than it was in 2006.

Like a bacon-wrapped cerebellum, Teenage Zombies is a tasty appetizer that just doesn't quite satisfy.

Emergency Mayhem is an example of how not to make a minigame collection.

Obtuse puzzles make Sherlock Holmes: Nemesis a case that's about as hard to crack as "The Red-Headed League."

Kung Fu Panda’s wonky combat is balanced out by its attractive style, quality audio, and solid platforming.

Time has not diminished Ikaruga's sublime shooting experience. This game still trumps other shooters with its unparalleled design and challenge.

Assassin's Creed is a beautiful, exciting experience that will stay with you long after you finish it.

A fiendishly difficult, randomly generated dungeon crawler that at times can be an incredible work of interactive fiction, and at other times, a muddled mess.

A fiendishly difficult, randomly generated dungeon crawler that at times can be an incredible work of interactive fiction, and at other times, a muddled mess.

Overclocked may be awfully grim, but a deep story and smart, subtle puzzles make it captivating in spite of its macabre tone.

FlatOut: Head On follows the same basic formula as the rest of the series, but the PlayStation Portable version is the current definitive package.

With a shallow single-player campaign and a broken online mode, Mr. Driller Online leaves little to recommend.

It has some lingering problems, but bigger battles and a more impressive scope make this latest Sudden Strike the best yet.

It seems old-fashioned at first, but Mana Khemia takes a surprisingly fresh look at old role-playing conventions.

Octomania is a cute puzzle game, but that won't keep you coming back for more.

Authentic puzzles and ancient atmosphere make Riddle of the Tomb a cut above the average point-and-click adventure.

Stranger is one of strangest games of this year. Or any other year, for that matter.

TiQal builds on rich puzzle traditions to create an exotic game full of ambiance and excitement.

Dark Sector lacks the compelling storyline that it alludes to early on, but offers plenty of enjoyable combat nonetheless.

Dark Sector lacks the compelling storyline that it alludes to early on, but offers plenty of enjoyable combat nonetheless.

Technical problems mar what should have been a solid addition to the Xbox 360's growing library of strategy games.

This survival horror sequel is clumsy and frustrating and not suspenseful in the least.

Thanks to Viking: Battle for Asgard's mundane and tedious gameplay, the only battle you'll wage will be a losing one against boredom.

Thanks to Viking: Battle for Asgard's mundane and tedious gameplay, the only battle you'll wage will be a losing one against boredom.

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

Tedium and aimlessness cast a shadow on Opoona's glowing charm.

This handheld offshoot of the revered action series provides plenty of fun and satisfying stylus slashing.

Three Kingdoms China meets Sengoku Japan in this fan-service-powered snooze fest.

Belief & Betrayal is a paint-by-numbers adventure that amounts to little more than a lame rip-off of the Da Vinci Code.

An exciting and poignant journey that every fan of role-playing games should take.

It's more of a good thing, but a second-rate campaign and an underwhelming new gameplay mode keep this expansion from soaring.

This truly horrible racing game could put you off M&M's for life.

WWII Aces is a frustrating, ugly, flight combat game with antiquated design elements and unresponsive motion controls.

This horror-themed sequel's thrilling set pieces and bloody combat are remarkably satisfying but not for the faint of heart.

The worms have set their sights on the Wii, and although it's limited in terms of weaponry, A Space Oddity is still a lot of fun.

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.

The tennis is merely average, but the challenges and minigames in Sega Superstars Tennis are creatively done and a lot of fun.

The tennis is merely average, but the challenges and minigames in Sega Superstars Tennis are creatively done and a lot of fun.

The tennis is merely average, but the challenges and minigames in Sega Superstars Tennis are creatively done and a lot of fun.

The tennis is merely average, but the challenges and minigames in Sega Superstars Tennis are creatively done and a lot of fun.

The tennis is merely average, but Sega Superstars Tennis' challenges and minigames are creatively done and a lot of fun.

Rainbow Six Vegas 2 isn’t the best sequel ever made, but it’s still a great tactical shooter in its own right.

Rainbow Six Vegas 2 isn’t the best sequel ever made, but it’s still a great tactical shooter in its own right.

Thanks to a new control system and good online play, Pro Evolution Soccer on the Wii is a unique and enjoyable experience.

Lost in Blue 3 recycles the series' gameplay mechanics, assets, and flaws.

Those of you tired of the franchise's repetitive button-mashing gameplay, stale features, and dated presentation have plenty of better action games to choose.

The brain-training experience comes to Microsoft's console, but it's unlikely to pass the test for most players' hard-earned dollars.

This frustrating collection of minigames is an insult to vacations, holidays, and every other blissful experience.

Attention to battlefield detail and smart AI make XIII Century a serious real-time tactical challenge.

This horror-themed sequel's thrilling set pieces and bloody combat are remarkably satisfying but not for the faint of heart.

A few problems keep it from being a classic, but Ring of Fates is still a capricious caper whether you're on your own or playing with pals.

Konami's seventh Pro Evolution Soccer is a small improvement in terms of playability, but there's little else to make it worth the upgrade.

Konami's first Pro Evolution Soccer game for the PS3 plays well but suffers from noticeable slowdown and feels somewhat unfinished.

The PlayStation 2 version of Pro Evolution Soccer 2008 is the most fully-featured version of the game, but it still suffers from a broken online mode.

Pro Evolution Soccer returns for a third PSP outing, and though it still plays a good game of football, it offers relatively few new tricks.

Pro Evolution Soccer 2008 is more playable than its predecessor, but it's just as muddled and unimaginative.

Nanostray 2 is a dyed-in-the-wool shoot-'em-up that offers great action in a shiny, proficient package.

Wild ARMs XF features some ambitious design elements that fail to disguise its dull storyline, tedious gameplay, and draconian rules.

Old-fashioned city building and bugs turn Imperium Romanum into an ancient ruin.

The "dogs of the AMS" make their move to the Wii in this fun but brief port of the on-rails arcade shooters.

This port of the PSP game fares poorly on the PS2 and claims the title of worst Ratchet & Clank game available for the aging console.

Despite the arcade-perfect porting job, this shameless Street Fighter II rip-off hasn't aged well at all.

With a bigger roster than ever, online multiplayer, and the ability to share screenshots, custom levels, and game replays with friends, Super Smash Bros. has never been better.

But even its title mocks the Army, literally one-upping its slogan while glamorizing a sector that, if anything, deserves scrutiny--not macho fantasy.

But even its title mocks the Army, literally one-upping its slogan while glamorizing a sector that, if anything, deserves scrutiny--not macho fantasy.

Rocketmen mixes cel-shaded graphics with old serialized space adventure to provide a twist to old-school, top-down shooting.

The PSP version of flOw doesn't add any new features, but it's well worth a look if you've never played any other version of the game.

Rocketmen mixes cel-shaded graphics with serialized space adventure to provide a twist to old-school, top-down shooting.

Spitfire Heroes does little to distinguish itself among a myriad of middling flight combat games on the DS.

Although it feels a bit like God of War: Lite, Chains of Olympus delivers a great, combat-heavy adventure with excellent production values.

Bully's enhanced rerelease is raucously entertaining, but you may need to look past some frustrating glitches to get the most out of it.

Bully offers plenty of memorable moments and crafts an adolescent world that is both surreal and painfully truthful, so don't be surprised if it causes you to relive portions of your own painful youth.

This real-time strategy game's cute visuals belie a mostly frustrating experience with poor controls.

Soulstorm caps off the long-running Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War series with recycled gameplay.

MLB 08: The Show does very little new, but most everything it does is done very, very well.

If you're not put off by the idea of an RPG in which every death returns you to the start of the game, Shiren the Wanderer can be a lengthy, satisfying experience.

The problem with most of the game is that it's all been done already, and was done better by the last three games in the franchise to hit the system.

MLB 2K8 is full of new ideas; unfortunately, it's also filled with technical problems.

MLB 2K8 is full of new ideas; unfortunately, it's also filled with technical problems.

Though a bit square, this puzzle game fits nicely into any lazy day.

Triggerheart is a passable arcade shooter, but doesn't offer enough to make it worth the asking price.

This short adventure game nails the feel of both the show and the island on which it's set, but struggles with some of the characters.

This alternate-history shooter is proof that an interesting premise can't compensate for boring and broken gameplay.

This alternate-history shooter is proof that an interesting premise can't compensate for boring and broken gameplay.

This short adventure game nails the feel of both the show and the island on which it's set, but struggles with some of the characters.

This short adventure game nails the feel of both the show and the island on which it's set, but struggles with some of the characters.

Patapon's ingenious combination of light real-time strategy and rhythm makes it a one-of-a-kind game that's easy to recommend.

This Naruto-inspired 3D fighting game is little more than a shadow clone.

The PlayStation 3 version of Lost Planet is good, but it's inferior to the Xbox 360 and PC versions that came before it.

This collection of 10 pinball tables offers more than enough variety to justify the price that you pay for infinite credits.

This collection of 10 pinball tables offers more than enough variety to justify the price that you pay for infinite credits.

This shallow fishing sim offers nostalgic fun for a moment, but its dated look and lack of new features make it a hard sell.

This educational game feels more like therapy than fun.

Don't be fooled by the promise of fun throwback gameplay. Heavenly Guardian may look to the past, but it is too bland and frustrating to evoke fond memories of "the good old days."

This Battlefield-style shooter isn't very original, but it's still pretty fun.

Big Willy Unleashed lacks the humor of earlier installments, leaving its shallow and rehashed gameplay to fend for itself.

The addictive gameplay and stylish design of N+ make the game as charming as it is challenging.