Basically, Dance Dance Revolution: Supernova is primarily a party game and if you use it in that capacity, I’m sure it will be money well spent. The addition of a robust single player experience also adds a new dimension to the DDR series.

Personally, I would have liked to see either stronger turn based elements or a better balance between that and the action elements.

All in all, while occasionally entertaining, the hunting sequences of this game just aren’t fun enough to appeal to most people and that’s all this game really has going for it given that the minigames aren’t even worth mentioning.

Provided the series hasn’t gotten stale for you yet, there is a lot of value here. With 26 characters and a 2 player co-op mode to play, you can sink quite a few hours into this game.

Is there something good here? Yes, Faces of War is quite original and that’s good. However, it is marred by bad design choices, and in the end I’d just wait for the next iteration of this game.

It follows the Harvest Moon formula to the letter, and that ultimately makes it just as good as previous installments in the series.

As far as my ears went, I think the jarringly bad voice acting, especially with units that are talking regularly, is what really killed me.

My one complaint with this game is the flashing text. If you don’t have a 2nd player, the game continuously flashes ‘Insert Controller’, which can’t be turned off.

It is still a little too expensive for my tastes though, as Bomberman still doesn’t have that wide appeal that’s going to make it a good buy for everyone.

Just keep in mind that while there are a lot of different things to do, this experience is definitely best enjoyed in short bursts.

Most fans will more then get their money out of it especially if you missed last year’s version, but otherwise you might need to decide if the enhancements are enough to purchase again.

Loco Roco isn’t a bad game. It starts off strong, but as you progress through the levels you start expecting some sort of twist to the gameplay, but it never comes.

I wasn’t impressed much by the game’s visuals. They don’t seem to offer much beyond any other game, unless you like drab pre-rendered backgrounds and some remarkably not-stunning character designs.

It is so easy to die in this game that you may not notice you’re dead until after you realize you’ve been shot at.

A lack of variety and challenge however stand in the way of this game being a resounding success.

Even though you can play poker, the game itself tries to be an all encompassing casino experience and that made me feel a little lacking. Still, there are an awful lot of games to play and the challenge of getting to those bigger casinos is a substantial one.

Ultimately this game is easy to recommend to FF7 fans who want one more visit with their favorite characters. But for shooter fans that don’t quite care so much for FF7, there are far better shooters out there.

Personally, it works for me as there’s just something about see enemy legions running down a hill side in formation and then charging into battle.

With a bit more beefed up graphics and a major fix on the controls it would have been a must buy, still, there is an awful lot of fun to be had playing Darkstar One.

You will find yourself fighting the controls never really finding a comfort zone. Once you manage to work within the limitations of the controller, you will find the second exception. The online play is a bit laggy and unstable.

If the game controlled better, and didn't fall victim to one of the most annoying problems that racing games can face, it might be worth it. For me, however, I'll be going elsewhere.

Sadly, its similarity to earlier titles and it's somewhat mechanical game play, this one gets a Fans Only for fans of city sims and fans of all things ancient or ancient Roman.

There are games that stand out, and then there are games that are just good. Painkiller doesn't really break any new ground, but it presents an experience that was satisfying throughout.

Common and uninteresting, this game stands out only in that one of the factions eerily like Cylons from Battlestar Galactica.

The story feels like it’s over before it really has a chance to get going. Most players will finish the game in about 7 hours.

The problem is, most games of this type offer a significant price break, something that seems to be missing from this game.

I can sum this up with one tired phrase. Been there, done that. There’s a little bit here that’s new, and the game looks great (and just like "Doom 3"), but this is really just covering the same old ground.

The combat needed to be tons better to be really enjoyable.

It is best played in short doses because of its inability to hold the average player’s attention for no longer then 30 or 40 minutes at a stretch.

Using Greek mythology as its base, Titan’s Quest takes a solid, balanced, and low risk gameplay approach. Although it’s not going to redefine a game genre, RPG fans will be more then satisfied.

An excellent first attempt. There are a number of tweaks that will improve the gameplay if it’s turned into a series and it has plenty of potential.

A solid game with a slightly underachieving AI.

This is the Dynasty Warriors of mech games, and much like how that franchise is solidly enjoyable, so goes Armored Core.

The variety will give you motivated to keep playing.

In fact, for serious fans, I’d say the greatest credit to this title is that I couldn’t discern any flaw or difference between it and the Gradius arcade versions.

This is an enjoyable game, to be sure, but if you’re trying to choose a GTA title where you had none, this definitely isn’t the one to start with.

It has strong multiplayer capability with the PSP’s wireless functionality, and a satisfying single player game.

Although this game obviously isn’t for everyone, it has solid features and great multiplayer functionality. If you’re into sports titles, this is a must have.

It looks nice, plays well if you can avoid combat, and has enough puzzles to keep you intrigued for a while.

Definitely a fun game. It is short, as all franchise games tend to be, and it does suffer from substantially frustrating issues, but that doesn't kill the experience.

The scantily clad female characters, the brutal mob beating, and pool-of-blood style of violence get this game an M rating.

Mostly, this game is just another semi-realistic FPS.

One of those games that doesn’t set out to have any huge impact on game design or execution. It does however make sure that what it puts forth is solid and entertaining.

With some small tweaks, this would’ve been a title worth playing, but then it would’ve just been another "Frequency" or "Amplitude." My verdict? Pass.

There’s a hell of a lot of work here that doesn’t add up to a tremendously great game. I think games like this really serve as an example of how important it is to pay attention to the gameplay. Games need a good control feel, it’s as simple as that.

If you've been hacking and slashing your way through similar games like Baldur's Gate and Champions of Norrath, Untold Legends 2: The Warrior's Code won't blow you away. It's still very much the same kind of game, but that doesn't mean its any worse.

If they could've fixed the little gameplay flaws and put a good script in the hands of the voice actors, it would've meant so much in this game.

Graphically, Blazing Angels is actually much less impressive in motion than the screenshots would imply.

It’s bigger and better, yes, but still essentially the same game – a boon for some and a whole bunch of “boos” for others.

Probably the most notable issue however is driving the various vehicles which can be extremely cumbersome.

It’s just really flat out good looking.

The visual effects are okay and the different environments are diverse but not outstanding (almost exactly the same quality as the PS2 release).

Black can be summed up in one phrase. One dimensional. It plays like a great action movie, with a few problems, and literally doesn't give you anything but that.

The graphics and audio do give a respectable performance that most will be satisfied with and RF Online does a great job setting up a game that has potential. The tedious nature of the gameplay however may leave the more casual fans of this genre out in the cold.

Simply put, there just isn't enough here.

While Ape Escape 3 provides for an entertaining time, its age is showing through, even with the charming sheen a large army of monkeys helps create.

If you enjoy a good bit of puzzling, you’ll likely be able to play this game without much frustration.

In everything but gameplay, this game is basically standard fare.

The most appealing aspect of this game is also its most hindering. Unlike previous AC titles, this time you can leave your hands in your pocket, and let an AI control your mech for the duration of all of your battles.

The fact that I can’t give you a numerical value for 'annoying game design', I’ll have to settle with saying this game is Not Recommended.

I certainly would be extremely unimpressed if it was on a console.

The true travesty in Quake 4 is the multiplayer functionality. Almost regressing, Quake 4 only supports 8 player multiplayer games, doesn’t support game browsing, and generally takes forever to get you into a ranked game match.

This is old school arcade racing right down to the shiny looking graphics. After playing "Need for Speed Most Wanted," I missed the obstacles such as oncoming traffic and hidden shortcuts.

There isn’t so much gameplay here that you can’t beat it in a couple of days, and the fact that the levels aren’t completely free open really reduces the game’s sense of scale.

All in all, the biggest flaw in this game is that it’s a really sparse on game options, making it an extremely light gaming experience.

It’s a little disappointing that the feature set is so thin but it does depend on what you were planning to get out of it.

IF you are not concerned with these other options and are looking for a game to play against you buddies on or off-line, you should be pretty satisfied.

Your classic RPG in shiny packaging, brand-new packaging.

Once you start capturing criminals, I found there are some pretty decent mini-games through the EyeToy.

Entertaining throughout, but rarely exceptional.

Personally, I would have liked a slightly more complex gameplay but what’s here works well enough.

First, I had a problem actually singing and performing the songs well, and second, I managed to cheat my way through most of the songs by humming really loudly.

What Karaoke Revolution Party does offer is a new diverse song selection with around 50 songs with the potential to download many more and hours of party entertainment.

The pack in mic that comes with the game is pretty sharp and sturdy, although it's not like you have a choice since there aren't any alternatives on the GameCube.

Shows some promise with their Life mode and the graphics could even be overlooked but the control interface needs some work.

Hits the right notes all around, providing a fun, action-packed experience. If it were only a bit longer, it'd earn the highest marks, but as is, it's worth a rental, if not more.

Perhaps we missed something but the two games we were able to pursue in the time allotted both ended at apparent dead ends. We had very little incentive to sit through the dialogue yet again to explore other paths.

The plot is decent and falls in line with the complicated show, but the gameplay and in-game graphics easily slip below the acceptable line.

The cut scenes are genuinely funny, with the franchise's trademark fairy tale humor and wit are constantly at play.

Vietcong 2’s weak single player is balanced out by a fun, diverse multiplayer experience. It’s not Counter-Strike, but it has a gritty, small world feel to it that will appeal to the multiplayer fans out there.

Ambitious almost to a fault, which is a bit of a shame since the core of the game, while conceptually promising, just didn’t get it right.

Unfortunately, the only thing I can say that really held true for my gameplay experience is that THAW didn't stand out to me.

This is an ambitious series of games targeted and, who knows, if they do well enough, maybe later versions will add a hint of a third dimension.

Gretzky NHL ’06, in just about every way, is a spitting image of its big brother counterpart on the PlayStation 2. It suffers the same flaws but it also has the same achievements, though the former outweighs the latter.

A middle of the line squad based game that fans are going to get enough out of. Others won't be as impressed and may not make it through.

Worms 4 Mayhem won't rock your world with its refinement and it won't keep you on the edge of your seat with excitement, but it's certainly an entertaining and interesting diversion, if nothing else.

The overall feeling I got after playing this title was “what could it have been”.

If your old DDR game needs a song update along with some new features, give it a shot.

Even with its difficulty problems, the only really bad thing I can say about this title is that its way too short, and there’s way too little to do.

The graphics are solid and set the right tone, the story line will keep you playing to the end, and the gameplay will keep your Spidey sense tingling.

It doesn’t stand out. There’s nothing here to get excited about, as the gameplay is standard fare, and like many Capcom games, your ears are gonna bleed when you hear the voice acting.

Fits the inverse of the corollary “Good graphics don’t always make good games”. Simple, easy to use, addicting gameplay will make this otherwise ugly duckling of a game appeal to the strategy fiends out there.

Definitely not a top level game, but it was a fun, albeit short ride.

The Great One shoots!....and he misses.

Although the graphics and sound are not noticeably improved, that won't affect the experience as Activison takes us back into the Xmen universe.

Quite frankly you need to be a fan of the games or the TV show merely to know what is going on.

There's a lot to play with here and the core of the game is strong, but if you're looking for a nice jumping off point into the Armored Core series, this is definitely not the game to start with.

The strongest feature the game has though is the comedic tone of the game. When you play it, you almost feel as if you are in a Monty Python game, or one of Tim Burton’s animated movies.