The limited selection of events leaves these Olympic Games out in the cold.

The limited selection of events leaves these Olympic Games out in the cold.

It's got an engagingly original story, but this throwback to bygone console role-playing games botches the gameplay fundamentals.

If you ignore the motion-sensing controls, then you'll find a lot of exciting aerial action in The Sky Crawlers.

This satirical shooter is fun, but it never takes advantage of the potential of its parodies.

This satirical shooter is fun, but it never takes advantage of the potential of its parodies.

An uproariously fun and enjoyable post-Apocalyptic adventure that is a little too familiar at times.

An uproariously fun and enjoyable post-Apocalyptic adventure that is a little too familiar at times.

Bayonetta is simultaneously gratuitous, ludicrous, and marvelous, but that's precisely why it's such a wild and fun adventure.

Bayonetta on the PlayStation 3 is simultaneously gratuitous, ludicrous, and great, but it's unfortunately held back from its potential by a number of technical issues.

This role-playing sequel is a reasonably good time, but it doesn't nail some important basics.

Underdome Riot is heavy on challenge and light on rewards. Only diehard teams of maxed-out mercs need apply.

The vibrant world and exciting story of this action game are at odds with its repetitive and frustrating gameplay.

Terrible AI and repetitive action makes 0 Day Attack on Earth a frustratingly difficult grind.

This soccer management sim is fun for a while, but it's too simplistic and flawed to keep you playing until next season.

The world ends with a whimper in this shallow puzzle game.

This isometric shooter aptly imitates of the top-down original, but doesn't convincingly improve upon it.

The world ends with a whimper in this shallow puzzle game.

The plethora of improvements introduced in Heir to the Throne have made Europa Universalis 3 a more engaging and user-friendly experience.

Cheery aesthetics and unique puzzle elements make this a wild underground adventure.

Old meets new in Revenge of the Wounded Dragons, an engaging retro beat-'em-up that borrows a few ideas from platformers.

Qix++ is a poor remake of a classic arcade game.

It's a lot of fun to paint the town red in this black and white open-world game, but the weak stealth elements limit your options.

It's a lot of fun to paint the town red in this black and white open-world game, but the weak stealth elements limit your options.

This brilliant reimagining of the spooky series' progenitor is a breath of fresh air that will stick with you despite its shortcomings.

If you have any interest whatsoever in off-road racing you'd do well to take this beautiful and thrilling game for a spin.

This awkward stealth action game is beautiful to look at, but it isn't much fun to play.

Spirit Tracks' exciting new mechanics and classic gameplay make it one Zelda adventure that has got a full head of steam.