A lengthy enough endeavor for shooter fans of a mildly forgiving disposition.

Once you dig into Transformers' gameplay, you'll find a surprisingly intense combat model that's pretty tough but also rewarding once you get a handle on it.

The developers have done a commendable job both of translating mouse-and-keyboard controls to the Xbox's stock controller and of not sacrificing the finer points of Commandos 2's extremely challenging gameplay.

The game's incredible visuals and sound, its offbeat sense of humor, and, most importantly, its legitimate affection toward one of the greatest boxing franchises ever made truly make it a game worth playing for anyone who has loved and appreciated the Punch-Out!! series.

Dynasty Warriors 2's beat-'em-up gameplay is simple enough to make it easy to get in to, and the game is interesting enough to keep you entertained for a while.

City Life combines the fun of a city-building game with the challenge of a financial simulation, though it requires patience and perseverance to master.

If not for some of the glaring bugs, Frontier would have delivered a truly excellent sequel to a beloved franchise.

The smart control scheme virtually eliminates the control problems inherent in RTS console games, and the varied mission objectives keep the game engaging all the way through.

A little patience and a lot of practice is likely to produce some highly addictive results, even for those who felt overwhelmed and frustrated by Grigsby's earlier efforts such as "Pacific War" and "War in Russia."

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

The expansion to last year's excellent shooter differs very little from its predecessor, in terms of plot, and heaps on more of the same tense tactical combat we've come to expect from the franchise.

Players looking for a detailed flight simulation will enjoy Thunderstrike's tactical gameplay, but fans of visceral action will find its strike-and-hide gameplay requirements a bit too rigid.

Despite some flaws with its strategic game, Shattered Union is a fun, turn-based wargame that anyone can pick up and enjoy.

If you want wild off-road racing, 4x4 EVO 2 usually delivers, warts and all.

Thanks to a slick presentation, diverse gameplay, and overwhelming customization options, the game certainly comes close.

Penumbra is loaded with creepy psychological horror that really gets under your skin.

It won't keep you entertained forever, but if you can get around its lack of length, Cannon Spike delivers.

Resident Evil 4's strong gameplay somehow manages to survive, despite a lazy porting job that will leave some PC owners wondering what all the fuss was about.

A fun, fast-paced game of no-rules hockey that should appeal to fans of Midway's other action sports games.

Though the game isn't perfect, it is a wonderful accomplishment on the part of the developers, and it is simply very fun to play.

A good return to the roots of the series. It doesn't do anything new or different, but it has a great blend of action and adventure that will always keep you moving and interested. The problem is that it moves a bit too fast, and it's all over way too soon.

Great multiplayer gaming and added single-player depth make Hitz 2003 a pretty easy game to recommend.

Developer Shaun Sullivan's third release in this series continues to combine some of the depth of Out of the Park Baseball with the more straightforward play of Baseball Mogul, a design focus that somehow results in a captivating game that you won't confuse with either of its main influences.

The improvements that Champions: Return to Arms makes over its predecessors are modest, and after four years of roughly the same game, the fundamental formula is starting to feel a little tired.

A blast to play, although it may be a brief experience for some players.

Quite fun in its execution with a good two-player mode and the ability to replay each level to attain near perfect scores and increasingly higher rankings, Sheep offers a lot of bang for your puzzle-game buck.

Bionicle Heroes for the GBA is a slick run-and-gun shoot-'em-up.

Scurge: Hive is a solid action adventure with a slick presentation that should appeal to anyone who enjoys the Metroid style of play.