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.

There is nothing like Deadly Creatures. The stars of this game are completely vile, and there is nothing done to make them the slightest bit endearing. However, despite presenting an unsettling world, this well-made game provides plenty of hair-raising moments and memorable duels.

Issues aside, this inventive, supernatural mash-up is absolutely worth possessing--demonically or otherwise.

A new planet and engaging romantic opportunities are among the features that make Rise of the Hutt Cartel so inviting.

It's understandable that Sony wants to link the two versions of the game every year, but more acknowledgement that these are two different games for two different platforms and even two somewhat different audiences would make the Vita version stand on its own much better.

Big bosses, crazy weapons, and exciting scripted firefights are the focal point of this nutty tale. It's also an ample one if you take on all the side missions and scour environments for intelligence, hidden tomes, and secret money stashes. Yet while it's pleasingly old-fashioned, the unimpressive AI, aging technology, and general lack of refinement make this sequel feel like a missed opportunity.

As a simple, yet effective translation of the German board game, Carcassonne proves an oddly addictive experience.

Pokemon Ranger: Shadows of Almia improves upon its predecessor just enough to make it a fun, solid addition to the spin-off series.

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

Unless you can't get enough of GT-style racing, there's really no pressing reason to add Total Immersion Racing to your collection.

Defend your Grannie from mutant hordes in the tough but satisfying Mutant Mudds.

Tales From Space: Mutant Blobs Attack mixes puzzles, platforming, and charm to provide a slimy good time.

The intriguing world of Binary Domain rises above its conventional appearance, thanks to the satisfaction of shooting robots to pieces.

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.

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

With numerous traps, weapons, and an endless supply of one-liners, Orcs Must Die! dispenses death with satisfying variety.

The intriguing world of Binary Domain rises above its conventional appearance, thanks to the satisfaction of shooting robots to pieces.

As a simplistic hybrid of a shooter and hide-and-go-seek, Elebits works best as a demonstration for what the Wii's motion sensing technology is capable of--though it's not a half bad game, either.

The developer might not have created the most technically sound action-oriented horror game out there, but it has provided outstanding thrills and chills.

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

Sadly, its multiplayer support is almost nonexistent, and a few gameplay quirks conspire to make the driving less fun than it could have been. Still, WRC is a good, solid first try at bringing the sport of rally racing to the PSP system, even if it doesn't quite nail every component.

If you're up for a little bit of trivia with a dirty sense of humor and you have three like-minded friends, The Guy Game won't let you down.

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.