Stylish combat and white-knuckle driving make this an enjoyable James Bond adventure, despite some pacing issues.

Unique combat and cheery visuals make this kid-friendly role-playing game fun, despite some flaws.

This silly twist on capture-the-flag is as funny as it is strategic, but balance issues keep it from greatness.

Intuitive controls, a lengthy career mode, and impressive online options make this mixed martial arts game a serious contender.

The gameplay of Papo & Yo won't grab you, but its imaginative portrayal of a young boy's struggles makes it a worthwhile and special experience.

It may not be the most varied game of its type, but it's very good, and it's bent on leaving the genre in better condition than it was found in.

It can be endlessly frustrating, but it also has most of the elements that make the Jagged Alliance series so outstanding.

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.

A sturdy campaign, challenging cooperative mode, and boisterous online multiplayer help SOCOM 4 make its predecessors proud.

The frame rate flitters between playable and jerky, while many textures often load in slower than the rest of a scene, resulting in odd looking objects. There are also a few odd audio glitches, such as Dante's speech cutting off mid-sentence. These issues don't render the game unplayable, but they do make the PlayStation 3 version the weakest of the three.

A competent game that looks like it's only going to get better as time goes on.

Though it can seem dilapidated at times, Metro 2033 is a dark journey saturated with an enthralling atmosphere that will reward intrepid adventurers.

A tricky and technical 2D platformer, Dustforce delights the senses with its harmonious score and sweeping sense of momentum.

Despite a slow start and some lingering issues, Revenge of the Fallen really makes it fun to be a Transformer.

It might not offer enough new stuff to make it worthwhile for owners of FlatOut 2, but Ultimate Carnage is still a riotous racer in its own right.

While it doesn't spring any surprises, Green Day: Rock Band packs high-energy rock into a solid package.

Galaxies adds a great deal of depth to an already intense shooter.

The Walking Dead series shambles to a brief but moving conclusion that doesn't quite live up to the gruesome brilliance of earlier chapters.

There’s much to do in this fun, but strictly offline fighting game.

If you're a "SimCity" fan who's not interested in solving other people's problems in the prefabricated scenarios or making your own material for the game, then you can let "Unlimited" pass you by.

No Time Left provides a fulfilling sense of closure to this first series of Walking Dead episodes, even while it strays from the story and characters that were developed in the earlier episodes.

Thomas Was Alone utilizes its diverse characters and varied obstacles to create an engaging platformer.

Grim cityscapes and an intriguing moral dilemma help this Fallout 3 addition overcome its quirks.

While Sonic aficionados will be disappointed by the omission of a few notable titles, such as the superlative "Sonic CD," there's a ton of solid Robotnik-thwarting to be had with the Mega Collection Plus.

The story veered off track in the last episode, losing a fair bit of steam after the introduction of an offputting new plot device--and the whole thing comes to a halt in this brief final act that lacks the devastating impact of the earlier episodes, despite more than a few heartbreaking moments.

World of Battles: Morningstar offers rewarding real-time strategy depth and tactics at a good price, at least initially.

The visual style may seem kid-friendly, but the level of challenge I-Ninja has to offer keeps the game interesting for a wider audience.

The first portable SoulCalibur is very good, but it lacks both compelling single-player content and online play.