Revelations is a successful blend of old-school Resident Evil horror and new-school action.

Excellent maps, a focus on close-range combat, and great period atmosphere keep this downloadable add-on from feeling like more of the same.

It adds enough new weapons and enemies to make the expansion feel like a solid companion to the original. If Doom 3 left you wanting more, you'll find what you're looking for in Resurrection of Evil.

The most beautiful Final Fantasy game yet is an imperfect but still impressive saga that will touch your heart.

Don't let the scattered execution snafus be of great concern: Darksiders II is remarkably well put together, particularly in light of its impressive scope. Bigger doesn't mean better, of course, but this isn't a "more of the same, just bigger" kind of sequel.

This colourful adventure is more Lewis Carroll than Tim Burton and fuses puzzles with exploration to great effect.

One of those rare games that really draws you into the experience with fantastic gameplay and quality graphics and sound.

Darksiders II merges action, exploration, and loot-driven progression into an excellent and sizable adventure.

Offers just about everything a racer could want (with the exception of a comprehensive printed manual) and works hard to satiate the thirsts of both the action/arcade crowd and the generally more demanding devotees of realistic/simulation competition.

This franchise lives and dies by its gameplay, and on that front, it does not disappoint.

Frozen Synapse is a great turn-based game with stirring tactical multiplayer battles that reward clever thinking.

Other games stimulate emotion with manipulative music and teary monologues; Assassin's Creed III rouses your mind and your heart by giving you a glimpse into its characters' souls and letting you judge them on their own merits.

This third-person action game is a great open-world adventure for anyone with an appetite for destruction.

What's most impressive about Super Street Fighter IV: 3D Edition is how few compromises have been made to the core gameplay in its transition to the 3DS. From the fantastic visuals to the speed of combat, it's as great a fighting game as you'll find on a handheld, encompassing most of the features of the console versions.

This horror-themed sequel's thrilling set pieces and bloody combat are remarkably satisfying but not for the faint of heart.

Madden NFL 08 is a significant step forward for the series, bringing to the table features that are legitimately game-changing.

NBA Live 2001 is beautiful, and it is still a lot of fun to play. By far, it's the best basketball game -- pros or otherwise -- on the PlayStation 2.

It's surprising that so many small annoyances and glitches made their way into a game of such general high quality. Still, most players will be able to look past them and enjoy Mass Effect for what it is: A terrific role-playing game with great production values and fun, exciting action.

Dead Rising's PC debut is an addictive open-world adventure that expertly balances its bloody combat with a goofy sense of humor.

The additions and alterations aren't game changing, and Diamond and Pearl do what the Pokémon franchise has always done best--deliver an accessible and highly addictive role-playing game experience.

Symphony of the Night was an amazing adventure back in 1997, and even after 10 years, it's still most definitely worth playing.

[It] has a steep learning curve and isn't terribly lengthy, but outside of these main gripes, it is also a solid platform for Marvel's Spider-Man character.

With its tense pacing, its shadowy ambiance, and the endlessly satisfying act of slipping past an entire squad of guards, Mark of the Ninja is an excellent adventure that will leave its mark on you for months to come.

Other M is a strong departure from previous Metroid games, with fantastic combat and exciting bosses that make this another great entry in the series.

An action-packed tower defense game that improves upon its predecessor at almost every opportunity.

Child of Eden may be over quickly, but it offers emotional highs you'll want to experience again and again.

Still hands-down the cutest franchise on the PSP, LocoRoco 2 adds enough new ideas to its already unique gameplay to make it a great improvement on the original game.

Blitz old-timers will balk at the game's completely different timing and needlessly expanded playbooks, but in the end, NFL Blitz 2002 is the best arcade-style football game on the home market.