Colosseum has a few fun moments, but they're mired in dull hack-and-slash gameplay that isn't compelling or rewarding enough to make the game worth playing.

Underneath Nanostray's excellent presentation is a game that's not nearly as good as its sources of inspiration. A weak multiplayer mode, repetitive level design (even for a shoot-'em-up), and limited replay value put Nanostray squarely in the "almost, but not quite" category.

It's a brilliant and addictive experience that's unlike anything you've played before.

An interesting, stylish take on pinball wizardry that's just fine, considering its budget price. However, the designs of the different stages are a little lacking.

For those who just want to race fast, wreck hard, and look good doing it, FlatOut fits the bill.

For those who just want to race fast, wreck hard, and look good doing it, FlatOut fits the bill.

It's not without flaws, and it's fairly short to boot, but if you're a fan of both the Elric brothers and over-the-top transmutations, you'll find lots to like here.

This game is terrible in every area, with unresponsive controls, choppy graphics, and uninteresting minigames that look and feel a lot like the free Java/Flash games available on the Web.

The smooth 3D graphics are the game's lone bright spot. Otherwise, the driving is too basic, the AI is too dumb, and there are barely enough tracks and play options to occupy more than an hour of someone's time.

For those who just want to race fast, wreck hard, and look good doing it, FlatOut fits the bill.

The improved game balance and new features make NCAA Football 06 arguably the best in the series, as well as a game that's a must-have for college football fanatics.

This factory comes off more like a real industrial complex than the fantastic playground of a fop who makes candy with magical midgets.

A wonderfully lighthearted game that boasts an intoxicating blend of strategy and action.

This factory comes off more like a real industrial complex than the fantastic playground of a fop who makes candy with magical midgets.

The improved game balance and new features make NCAA Football 06 arguably the best in the series, as well as a game that's a must-have for college football fanatics.

The console releases are better than the truly execrable PC game of the same name, but there's still no reason for it to exist.

Greater than the sum of its parts. It's pretentious and can be frustrating or tedious at times. And it's also one of the most unusual, politically charged, and thought-provoking video games since "Metal Gear Solid."

Greater than the sum of its parts. It's pretentious and can be frustrating or tedious at times. And it's also one of the most unusual, politically charged, and thought-provoking video games since "Metal Gear Solid."

The controls, while initially weird, can be adjusted to, and it's one of the better-looking games on the system from a technology standpoint. The problems are within the underlying design, which simply doesn't have a lot to offer beyond a bland, unappealing corridor crawl with similarly boring multiplayer.

A by-the-numbers adventure game...and a pretty short one at that.

The nine new maps themselves are outstanding, making one of the best-ever multiplayer shooters even better.

Doesn't do anything to broaden the reach of the franchise, but it gives fans exactly what they want--and plenty of it.

On its own terms, Meteos offers up a great, original experience that's plenty of fun whether you play it against the computer or against some friends.

While there's something to be said for a game that cuts to the chase and focuses merely on your ability to lock onto targets and mash the fire button to blast them in the face, Reckoning has shoddy control and some ugly graphical glitches. Its handful of problems really get in the way and make this PSP game short, uninteresting, and not much fun at all.

With its simple, turn-based battles, storybook universe, and saccharine characters, Atelier Iris: Eternal Mana feels like a throwback to the glory days of the SNES role-playing games--which is the best thing that can be said for a game like this.

Unfortunately, all of these [features] are dragged down by a poor frame rate and cumbersome controls. The scope of this game is certainly impressive. It's just not much fun to play.

It is cheap, about as complete as a game of this nature can be, and thanks to the plethora of missions, the inclusion of a mission editor, and especially the several dynamic campaigns, the sim offers limitless replayability.

The game ultimately exceeds expectations thanks to its engrossing story and superslick production values.