Absolute Power adds great new scenarios and buildings to Tropico 3, along with some welcome fixes and frills.

Simplicity, complexity, and difficulty work in harmony in this marvelously scored entry in the Bit.Trip series.

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.

A lot of little flaws suck most of the fun out of this take on radio-controlled car racing.

Rocket Knight is a retro platformer with outstanding gameplay, even if it is overpriced and a little short.

This sci-fi sequel seems like it should have everything you need in a shooter, but a shocking number of design missteps suck out much of the fun.

EA's latest skater caters to newcomers and experienced boarders alike, and features a robust system for creating and sharing content.

EA's latest skater caters to newcomers and experienced boarders alike, and features a robust system for creating and sharing content.

It's not too much to ask for a game to deliver both fan service and solid gameplay. It's just more than this particular game can manage.

3D Dot Game Heroes is a pleasant retreat for anyone who pines for the good old days, but even those without nostalgic links to the past will find an enjoyable experience.

This sci-fi sequel seems like it should have everything you need in a shooter, but a shocking number of design missteps suck out much of the fun.

The campaign adventure is a colorful and exuberant affair. There's a lot to explore, and the 2D racing and the monster-rearing elements quickly become the most addictive aspects of the game.

Despite a touch of monotony, Age of Conan's atmospheric first expansion is an absolute delight.

Lots of comparable options come cheaper and offer more fulfilling shoot-'em-up action than this retread.

Zeno Clash: Ultimate Edition adds a new multiplayer mode to this strange action game, but it's still an average beat-'em-up at best.

This gory and gruesome shooter improves upon its predecessor in almost every way.

Iron Man 2 bungles its improvements and neuters its thrills, taking all the fun out of being a high-tech superhero.

No voice chat and an over-reliance on stupid bots take away much of the joy in this silly take on capture the flag.

Lead and Gold's straight-shooting multiplayer action is good fun, despite a few drawbacks that tarnish its appeal.

Get ready for one of the most absorbing puzzle games on the DS.

Like the source material it was ported from, Armored Core: Last Raven Portable is esoteric and difficult, with limited controls that don't help matters.

Shallow and repetitive gameplay, dull visuals, and overused poor-quality film assets put this game in the failed-superhero category.

The same shallow combat that plagued the original release keeps this feature-rich pack from being absolved.

Tecmo Bowl Throwback is a surprisingly enjoyable blast from the past.

This is the best version of one of the best gonzo shooters ever made, although it doesn't stray too far from its seven-year-old inspiration.

Bugs, connection issues, and other basic flaws dampen Conviction's great storytelling and violent executions.

While it sometimes feels as rough as a Grant City alley, Dead to Rights: Retribution's vigorous combat system and brutal energy make it an entertaining tale of corruption and vengeance.

This dreary action role-playing game has its worthwhile moments, but they're separated by countless hours of fetch-quest tedium.