There's plenty to do in Port Royale 3, but little of it is fun.

Despite the nice multiplayer options, the improved accessibility, and the refined crafting system, the missing elements are a sizable backslide from the PC version. But is the core foundation still a lot of fun? Absolutely--if you temper your expectations.

Fun and frantic, and a great introduction to a typically unfriendly genre.

A short, confusing, and unfulfilling adventure.

Fun for a wide range of players while still offering the complexity serious fighting fans have come to expect.

Figuring out these tactics and tricks makes Starhawk a lot of fun to play, but it's a shame that the transitions between modes are so rocky. Learning harsh lessons and recalibrating your approach isn't a pleasant process, but it's well worth pushing through. These online battlefields are unlike any others.

Revelations 2012 is garbage, and you shouldn't play it.

Lots of content with little depth saps much of the enjoyment out of A Valley Without Wind.

A sleek-looking game of racing and vehicular combat with an intriguing boost mechanic, but there's not much happening under the hood.

Risen 2's slow-paced progression and clumsy combat require and reward patience, something Risen and Gothic veterans have in spades. If you are such a player, you might be surprised by how focused this sequel is when compared with its sprawling, unforgiving predecessors.

A gripping narrative and an irresistible atmosphere of spine-tingling dread make Lone Survivor a compelling horror experience.

Despite a few control issues, Mortal Kombat on the Vita is every bit the great and gruesome fighter as its console counterparts, but with even more bloody content to explore.

Lining up good shots and laying low dozens of foes is a lot of fun, though it can get tiresome to fight your way through yet another area newly populated with thick-headed rifle fodder. Your tolerance for transparently game-y elements will go a long way toward determining how much you enjoy this glorified shooting gallery, but if you relish a good headshot, Sniper Elite V2 has got you covered.

Sniper Elite V2 is a satisfying shooting gallery, though it often does a lackluster job maintaining the illusion.

Fable Heroes is a mediocre four-player brawler that's only partly redeemed by its fabled license.

This is more story than game, so there's little challenge in the hours you spend fleeing and fighting and talking about the zombie hordes. But that approach works here, allowing the game to build upon the cruel, character-driven comic series and stand apart from more mayhem-oriented zombie games like Left 4 Dead and Dead Island.

Bloodforge's striking brutality doesn't stand a chance of overcoming its crushingly dull gameplay.

Bloody, brutal, and hard to put down.

Bloody, brutal, and hard to put down.

Unbalanced difficulty and other issues cast a shadow on Tales of Graces f, but deep combat and endearing characters still shine through.

It's a lightweight package, but UEFA Euro 2012's great presentation captures the grand atmosphere of the tournament.

Prototype 2 isn't the slightest bit novel, but it's so utterly ridiculous that it's hard to wipe that mischievous smile from your face.

A safe sequel. It doesn't add anything particularly new or inventive to the genre, but small tweaks make it more accessible than the original game. Most importantly, it's an unabashedly fun adventure that doesn't have any doubt about what it wants to be.

Phantom Breaker fights a losing battle to provide you with a reason to play it instead of one of its many qualified peers.

The thrilling rides and engrossing competitions return along with robust improvements in Trials Evolution.

It's a lightweight package, but UEFA Euro 2012's great presentation captures the grand atmosphere of the tournament.

Superbrothers: Sword & Sworcery EP is a beautiful and enthralling adventure that feels both archetypal and unique.

Condemned Heroes isn't a bad addition to the series, but it is limited and predictable, which might be a tough sell to those who have seen all of this before. Additionally, the intensely frustrating difficulty makes the game an even dicier proposition for casual gamers or series newbies looking to get into some WWII squad combat. So venture into this one only if you're looking for a lot of repetitive reasons to pull out your hair.