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.