An unusual take on survival horror with incredible water effects, Hydrophobia is ultimately let down by frustrating gameplay issues.

The Dead Rising formula proves to be as addictive as ever, and a new cooperative mode and weapon crafting system are great additions to the franchise.

Though not nearly as enticing as some of its downloadable predecessors, Claptrap's New Robot Revolution still provides hours of enjoyable mercenary mayhem.

Exploration, combat, and puzzle-solving come together beautifully in this rewarding, replayable arcade adventure.

Samurai Warriors 3 is yet another unimaginative entry in a series that became outdated years ago.

FIFA 11 is more playable, refined, and feature-packed than any FIFA game before it.

FIFA 11 is more playable, refined, and feature-packed than any FIFA game before it.

New features aren't much more than reverb on this familiar riff, but Guitar Hero still rocks.

Blowing stuff up is the only enjoyable part of Front Mission Evolved, a mediocre third-person shooter featuring giant mechs.

Swords & Soldiers is an engaging, goofy romp that takes out the complexity of other real-time strategy games but leaves in all the fun.

Dumb enemies, repetitive levels, and downright unappealing looks makes this a theory that's not worth testing.

MorphX buries its few good ideas under a pile of annoyances like incredibly tough difficulty and ancient graphics.

What starts out as a simple but entertaining aerial jaunt quickly becomes monotonous and shallow, making it hard to justify its price tag.

What starts out as a simple but entertaining aerial jaunt quickly becomes monotonous and shallow, making it hard to justify its price tag.

What starts out as a simple but entertaining aerial jaunt quickly becomes monotonous and shallow, making it hard to justify its price tag.

Control issues and other frustrations make this a very disappointing version of the classic game of adventure on the high seas.

Though Atelier Rorona: The Alchemist of Arland is a charming adventure, its stark simplicity and annoying deadlines narrow its appeal.

It isn't the most full-featured port, but excellent combat and challenging puzzles make Darksiders a brutal blast.

F1 2010 is a good first attempt at bringing the wonder of Formula One to current-generation consoles.

F1 2010 is a good first attempt at bringing the wonder of Formula One to current-generation consoles.

Dull platforming and button-mashing action make Blade Kitten a disappointing first game for its cute-as-a-cat heroine.

Dull platforming and button-mashing action make Blade Kitten a disappointing first game for its cute-as-a-cat heroine.

This motion-controlled bowling game is a passable re-creation of the sport provided you ignore its optional Move support.

It lacks character; bare-bones quests and audiovisual repetition fail to instill a sense of fantasy wonder. It lacks cohesion; communication failures, economic oddities, and stringent limitations leave you constantly directionless. And it lacks joy; the abysmal interface and boring monsters make it a struggle to stay invested.

Serious Sam returns with another great HD remake of a gonzo shooter classic, this time on XBLA.

The conclusion to DeathSpank's tale doesn't veer far from the original, but that doesn't make it any less fun.

Excellent tactical battles and a slick interface make the latest Civilization another wonderful addition to a classic franchise.

Dull platforming and button-mashing action make Blade Kitten a disappointing first game for its cute-as-a-cat heroine.