There's no way to break the curse on this staggeringly bad action game.

There's no way to break the curse on this staggeringly bad action game.

Torchlight is a great dungeon crawler with enjoyable combat and an excellent loot system.

Painkiller: Resurrection is a buggy trip into hell.

An adorable city-building simulation with very light combat and alchemy elements, Atelier Annie isn't very difficult, but its' more engaging than the sum of its parts.

Fun combat and a steady flow of rewards make this journey a massively enjoyable one, especially with some fellow mercenaries along for the ride.

This simplistic, old-fashioned role-playing game sends you adventuring around the world but never manages to feel like an adventure.

The EyePet's creative gameplay and varied content is marred by a lack of proper instruction and a short-lived experience.

This gorgeous action platformer is fun on your own or with a couple of friends.

Another year brings another assortment of subtle improvements to the latest edition of Out of the Park Baseball.

It's not the Panzer General that you might remember, but this card-based XBLA game is impressively deep and addictive.

This puzzle game is fun in short bursts, but it lacks the depth and gameplay options to hold your interest for long.

Fun combat and a steady flow of rewards make this journey a massively enjoyable one, especially with some fellow mercenaries along for the ride.

Fun combat and a steady flow of rewards make this journey a massively enjoyable one, especially with some fellow mercenaries along for the ride.

Playing a banana republic dictator in Tropico 3 might not be easy, but it certainly is rewarding.

This simple superhero game is a super bore.

Revenge of King Piccolo is more successful as a Dragon Ball primer than as an actual fighting game.

An intriguing new creation tool and widespread refinements make it another good year for Smackdown vs. RAW, but it still hasn't received the overhaul that it needs.

An intriguing new creation tool and widespread refinements make it another good year for Smackdown vs. RAW, but it still hasn't received the overhaul that it needs.

Widespread refinements and fun new creation tools make it another good year for Smackdown vs. RAW, but the lack of online play and lingering issues keep the series from flying high.

FIFA 10 offers the best gameplay in the series' history and includes even more features and game modes to boot.

FIFA 10 offers the best gameplay in the series' history and includes even more features and game modes to boot.

The PSP version of this fantastic GTA game is even better than the DS original.

The high-flying Astro Boy stays firmly planted on the ground in this unimaginative adaptation of the film.

Not much has changed since the last invasion, but Space Invaders Extreme 2 is still a fun, vibrant reimagining of a classic game.

LostWinds: Winter of the Melodias vastly improves upon its predecessor with clever puzzles and vibrant graphics.

If you're already a Magic expert, this is an acceptable way to get in a few games online with friends, though you'll likely find the inability to create your own deck to be a pretty major drawback. If you're a Magic neophyte, you'll get more out of this experience.

A picture is worth a thousand words in this charming point-and-click adventure.