Most importantly, the gameplay feels just a bit looser and less controlled. That's not to say it fails -- it just could have been better.

Simply put, it has no hook. It offers nothing of interest to an even semi-seasoned gamer. It's as dull a foray into platforming as you'll find on your local store's shelves, and another unfortunate example of this license being diluted.

Perhaps the single biggest fault of Shadow Ops is that the game simply offers nothing new to the genre and lacks any personality.

The cars are simplistic, out-detailed even by their real life plastic counterparts. The tracks are colorful and filled with interactive objects, but this won't be mistaken for next-generation gaming.

The game falls short of its potential, serving more as a sort of interactive blueprint for a few decent episodes that would probably be more entertaining on TV.

Once you step on the field, things start to unravel.

It is a decent effort to bring the RTS setting to the battlefields of Europe during World War II, yet it doesn't compare to such similar themed titles as "Combat Mission" or "Close Combat."

Though configurable enough for newbie play, the subject matter actually makes for a poor tactical wargame.

Having the option to buy more planes is great, but something that bugged me was that I couldn't upgrade the planes and improve the plane's stats.

The series is beginning to fall behind the times, and BR: Extreme is a bit shopworn, but it's still a good time.

Looks and plays like it's ten years old.

Star Wars: Lethal Alliance does little to differentiate itself from the herd of third-person action games on PlayStation Portable. The Star Wars inclusion is too subtle to be considered a benefit and the action is ho-hum.

If you judge TMNT on its own merits as a platform-hopper with a dash of semi-imaginative combat thrown in, then it's a fine game.

Hockey fans want to see their favorite players gliding effortlessly across the ice, not spastically jerking from end to end. The Great One was one of the smoothest players of all time, but his game is in dire need of a few visits from the zamboni to smooth out the bumps.

Somewhere inside Nexagon: Deathmatch, there's an interesting concept trying to get out, but the arena combat, base building, and futuristic sports theme never gel. The lack of clear instruction, the fun-killing load times, frequently lame combat, and some bugs and pathfinding problems don't do the game any favors.

Even the overdone gore isn't realistic enough for the morally unhinged. It's a lackluster experience and part-time embarrassment to the hardware potential of this game system.

A good game for kids. Since that's the target for this title, then it gets higher marks than it would otherwise.

At almost no point does anything feel remotely "extreme" about the game, and it feels like everything has been watered down to accrue that "E" rating.

A pretty good port is a far cry from a strong original game, but fans looking for a quick fix of shooting action should find that this game meets the standard.

As dense and nihilistic as the source material, but not nearly as thrilling.

Taking into account the small development group and the price, I'm hard-pressed not to recommend this game as a must-have.

Unfortunately, similar products have been around for years now, and unless you're not old enough to play competitive poker on an online gambling site (most of which offer free games as well), it's hard to justify picking this one up.

But for those who were hoping for an evolution of the franchise, or those who have had no exposure to it in the first place, this is not the game for you.

Although the terrible voice acting, bad translations, and poor animations give Prince of Qin a rather unrefined feel, the numerous and interesting locations and quests and the thrill of raising levels are enough to make the game worth a look for role-playing fans.

A borderline disaster. I say "borderline" because there are a few things which save the expansion from being a total flop, but they are few and far between.

If you loved the multiplayer part of "Rune" -- go for it. If you're hoping it improves Rune… sorry.

The combat is challenging because of the limits of the interface.

It may not be revolutionary or technically stunning, but it is a lot of fun; and that's what games are all about.