If you're already worn out on the gameplay of other rail-based light-gun games, you'll find little to draw you back in House of the Dead III.

A solid puzzler with an almost impeccable presentation.

A solid puzzler with an almost impeccable presentation.

Anyone with even a remote interest in either the genre or the real-life sport should purchase this game as soon as possible.

The characters look just like their onscreen counterparts.

A fantastic entry in the series and one of the best action sports games for Nintendo's handheld.

Released years after either of its predecessors, in turn borrows elements from both games but combines them in a way that, quite simply, isn't very fun at all.

The deeper single-player and improved multiplayer modes makes Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 4 the most tightly-packed installment in the series to date, and the slightly refined gameplay is still unmatched in the action sports arena.

The deeper single-player and improved multiplayer modes makes Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 4 the most tightly-packed installment in the series to date, and the slightly refined gameplay is still unmatched in the GameCube's action sports arena.

Very middle-of-the-road in most aspects of its execution, and none of it is as fun or as inspired as the Hot Shots Golf games that Swingerz was obviously modeled after.

Excitement quickly fades, leaving you with a game with unresponsive controls and lackluster action.

Much like Nintendo's "Super Smash Bros. Melee," the game is just plain fun.

It just isn't that much fun to play, thanks to its control and camera problems, along with its occasional crashes and lack of an autosave feature.

It could have been a great driving sim were it not marred by its poor control.

It doesn't really go too far out of its way to distinguish itself.

Die-hard Contra fans hoping for a pure Contra remake may find themselves a little disappointed that, for all its similarity to its classic predecessors, Contra: Shattered Soldier takes a few too many liberties.

Anyone with a modicum of gaming experience will probably find Sneakers to be boring and tedious.

This excitement always quickly fades, leaving you with a game with unresponsive controls and lackluster action.

if you either don't have a PS2 or overlooked Dark Alliance amid the holiday rush last year, then you shouldn't miss this opportunity to get what's easily one of the finest action RPGs ever made.

Deathrow's graphic violence and excessive swearing mean it's not exactly the game to get your kid brother, but most Xbox owners should find in it a highly gratifying experience that's equally well suited for single-player or multiplayer mayhem.

While it isn't quite as successful as "Spy Hunter" at re-creating the feel of the old game, Defender still puts on a decent show.

The new expansion pack features some new zoo animals, new exhibit types, and the entire Dinosaur Digs expansion, but nothing else.

Occasionally intense but lacks the personality and polish of its source material.

Fans of the first film will definitely want to pick this one up, but those who enjoy action games in general will also find a lot to like here, in spite of the game's short length.

It certainly is a good arcade-style driving game, but it's nowhere near as fun as the PlayStation 2 version.

There's so much variety and personality, however, that the odds are good that you'll find your money's worth in some aspect or another.

While more accomplished gamers may find some of the minigames too simplistic, this accessibility ensures that Mario's party is one that just about anyone can enjoy.

The overall product is so underdeveloped and the quest is so short that most casual players will feel shortchanged.