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

The End Is Nigh serves up light beat-'em-up fare with a Watchmen flavor. Those hungry for anything substantial will be disappointed.

Marvel TCG isn't too bad as far as digital trading-card games go, but it's unlikely to convert anyone not already invested in TCGs.

It's primarily a hack-and-slash game, but the combat tends to be unsatisfying, the production values seem dated, the difficulty is uneven and sometimes excessive, and the original alternate-history setting isn't enough to compensate.

This off-road racing game does a lot of things well, but the PS3 version looks so bad that it's tough to recommend.

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

Unfortunately, like the cars that shuttle people around the island, this game is on rigid tracks and offers you no control over where it goes or how it gets there. You're just along for the ride.

A smattering of memorable moments keep Fallout: New Vegas' final add-on from getting stuck in a morass of redundant dialogue.

This flawed horror adventure gets the atmosphere right, though it isn't as sharp as it could have been.

Another Code R is a pleasing adventure with a good story, but slow pacing, frustrating motion puzzles, and overwrought dialogue spoil it.

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

It's not complicated or sexy, and, in fact, the N64 game isn't all that attractive or well designed. But it is possible to have fun with it. If you are a fan of the Pixar films, the game struggles to deliver the same experience in video-game format - largely due to the missing fmv cutscenes.

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

FIFA Street 3 has plenty of style but not quite enough substance to justify the price of admission.

Very middle-of-the-road in most aspects of its execution, and none of it is as fun or as inspired as the Hot Shots Golf games that Swingerz was obviously modeled after.

Offers a challenging and varied gameplay experience that will satisfy the amateur cryptographer in everyone. However, the game is brought down by subpar production values and a dialogue-heavy story that has a tendency to drag at times.

Interface issues and the limitations of the PSP take a toll on the otherwise impressive Warhammer 40,000: Squad Command.

Younger players will enjoy the variety and sandbox-style freedom of Bee Movie Game.

The game is best suited for inexperienced or younger players because it just isn't very challenging.

The Art of Magic's uneven presentation is indicative of the game as a whole. The RPG elements don't get as much attention as they deserve, and the gameworld and characters are a mishmash of hackneyed, third-rate Tolkienesque fantasy.

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

State of War makes a couple of marked improvements to Koei's first PSP Warriors game, but the action remains just as tedious as ever.

Even the best part of the game--being able to turn into different creatures--is ruined by poor design or execution.

Some will immediately be turned away by the graphics and others by the more childish design, but if your PlayStation is still kicking, you might want to check it out.

The game has a laundry list of problems, from being too short to suffering from horrific slowdown, that prevent it from being as interesting as its source material.

Fatal Fury Special is the cornerstone of this collection. If that means anything to you, Fatal Fury Battle Archives Volume 1 might be worth a look.

Too many basic flaws hinder the block-bashing fun of Lego Pirates of the Caribbean.

Improvements over the original release of this sci-fi racer don't make up for its floaty controls and poor item balance.

Between its unlimited continues and crusty looks, you're probably only going to be interested in this game if you liked it back in 1989.

Offers a challenging and varied gameplay experience that will satisfy the amateur cryptographer in everyone. However, the game is brought down by subpar production values and a dialogue-heavy story that has a tendency to drag at times.

The pure charisma of LocoRoco Cocorrecho will win you over, though the game itself is over before you know it.

Spore Creatures is pleasant and charming, but ultimately forgettable.

Despite the addition of several previously missing modes, NBA Live 07's many gameplay flaws and uneven visuals relegate the series to the bench for yet another year.

The Tale of Two Towns doesn't stray much from the Harvest Moon formula, but it hits most of the addictive sweet spots fans will care about.

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

The Sims 3: Pets doesn't add much to the series aside from cats and dogs, but it's hard to resist the charm they bring with them.

Rygar feels every bit as old as you'd expect from a six-year-old game, but it still has some really fun moments.

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

The well-designed levels in The Forgotten Sands do a good job of sucking you into this 2D world, but minor control issues and lame combat distract from the fun.

If you can forgive the game's dated-looking graphics, its rather basic gameplay model, and its comparative level of ease--which is, admittedly, a lot to forgive--you can have a good time with Serious Sam: Next Encounter.

The Ghost Recon series makes a solid debut on the PlayStation Portable with this action-filled shooter, but competitive multiplayer is missing.

The Clone Wars offers an ambitious step up from previous games in the series, but a ton of small issues across the board lead to boredom and frustration.

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

While it attempts to put its own spin on the third-person shooter genre by adding sometimes-gruesome interrogation sequences, this game is, more or less, "Max Payne" without the bullet time.

The End Is Nigh serves up light beat-'em-up fare with a Watchmen flavor. Those hungry for anything substantial will be disappointed.

Along with crowds of evil creatures, you'll have to contend with an often-cumbersome battle system and some odd design choices that rob much of the adventure of its luster.

It may be an upgrade on its predecessors, but UFO: Afterlight still comes with some significant problems.

Complex levels and a lengthy quest almost make up for the game's derivative design.

The Clone Wars offers an ambitious step up from previous games in the series, but a ton of small issues across the board lead to boredom and frustration.

This role-playing sequel is a reasonably good time, but it doesn't nail some important basics.

An ambitious undertaking, so the developer certainly deserves credit for trying something different. However, the experience is undermined by unreliable technology and some poor game design.

You can't help but feel that a much better job could have been done if more time had been spent making sure that everything worked correctly.

The Clone Wars offers an ambitious step up from previous games in the series, but a ton of small issues across the board lead to boredom and frustration.

[It] features a wealth of gameplay modes and an impressive amount of on-field control. But the game's AI quirks, challenging batting, and camera problems are indicative of a game that has been rushed to market.

Looney Tunes: Cartoon Conductor is light on challenge and heavy on cartoon mayhem.

The Clone Wars offers an ambitious step up from previous games in the series, but a ton of small issues across the board lead to boredom and frustration.

Mysteries of Westgate finally debuts for Neverwinter Nights 2, with decidedly mixed results.

If you already know what Fatal Fury Special is and want to play more, come on in--but anyone else probably won't understand what makes this game worth playing.

Despite the inclusion of some great songs and routines, this bare-bones dancing game's flaky motion controls prevent it from being a thriller.

Desperate Housewives isn't much of a game, but it does a pretty good job of telling an original, interactive soap opera story in the quirky tone of the hit show.

Racing these speedy little cars can be fun, but Smash Cars is disappointingly light on content.

Expansive levels and artsy graphics help make Ratatouille on the GBA an enjoyable romp, even if it is way too easy.

Good fun and the first game in some time to cater to Carmageddon's "chemically imbalanced" crowd. It's also the only game to take place in the world's largest particle accelerator, which puts it in a class all its own.

Smashing other robots and transforming into different vehicles is generally fun, but the game is short and the missions are often uninspiring.

Tough puzzles and grinding point-and-click pixel hunts are the main activities in Red Johnson's Chronicles.

Younger players will enjoy the variety and sandbox-style freedom of Bee Movie Game.

What developer Climax has produced here is a simple, accessible racing game with modest goals that it, for the most part, accomplishes.

A vastly simplified game, and while some of the changes are for the better, as a stand-alone game, it doesn't offer enough challenge or variety.

Pokemon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Darkness/Time recycles the aging Mystery Dungeon formula, but it's still worthwhile for fans of dungeon hacks.

Trial-and-error frustrations diminish the impact of this add-on's great characters and dialogue.

This old fog needs to learn some new tricks.

When X7 ventures into new territory and starts tinkering with the tried-and-true Mega Man formula, things start to go wrong.

Unless you're a dedicated fan of the sport, it's unlikely that the game's focus on car setups, strategies, and never-turn-right racing will appeal.

The Sims 3: Generations offers fun new features and objects to play with, but on the whole, it doesn't make much of an impression.

An interesting time-shifting mechanic and fun-to-shoot weapons can't make up for the rest of TimeShift's run-of-the-mill first-person shooter gameplay.

A decent attempt at a 3D brawler on the Nintendo DS, but the gameplay quickly wears thin, leaving you with nothing more than a somewhat dated license.

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

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.

A decent first effort at simulating the chosen sport of wizards, it falls short of its promise primarily because of sluggish controls and shallow gameplay.

Good visuals and accessible controls can't mask Grand Slam Tennis 2's weak career mode.

Its cute and fluffy appearance is deceiving, as The Wand of Wishing turns out to be less accessible than the action RPGs it is derived from.

Good visuals and accessible controls can't mask Grand Slam Tennis 2's weak career mode.

A game that could prove entertaining for fans of Nick Park's peculiar pair, but, as a 3D platformer, it's simply not that impressive.

Majesty 2 wastes its unique premise on quests loaded with repetition.

Wii Music is fun and charming, but it's also simple and shallow.

Dead Head Fred has some great ideas that are obscured by a lot of messed up mechanics.

Younger players will enjoy the variety and sandbox-style freedom of Bee Movie Game.

Not everyone will enjoy their 15 minutes of fame in this entertaining but superficial minigame collection.

Too much construction and not enough socializing keep MySims from really flourishing.

Dawn of the New World is a sequel that fails to establish itself as anything more than fan fare.

Savage Moon offers a decent challenge for tower-defense fans, but some off-kilter AI and its trial-and-error nature won't make converts out of nonbelievers.

TMNT doesn't wear its nostalgic aspects particularly well, and the remaining components simply don't make for a very entertaining experience.

This puzzle game is fun in short bursts, but it lacks the depth and gameplay options to hold your interest for long.

Vandal Hearts: Flames of Judgment revives an aged tactical role-playing game franchise in a decidedly formulaic fashion.

The PlayStation 2 version of NHL 2K8 does little to impress.

Commando 3 is an all-too-brief shooter that delivers high-caliber fun in solo and cooperative bursts.

Even with tens of hours of new content and welcome improvements over its predecessor, Monster Hunter Freedom Unite has yet to hunt down a few critical annoyances.

Smash Court Tennis 3 is a decent game that plays it safe and doesn't bring much new to table.