If you're not already a fan, it might be time to convert.

A brawny game without a huge emphasis on brains - although Viking warriors toward the end of the game are challenging enough. There's a lot of visceral, visual enjoyment here.

There are plenty of action and match modes to forgive the small imperfection in the graphics and controls.

With some innovative visuals, more involved gameplay, and spunky plot - Jade Cocoon 2 places itself a step above the rest.

There's really not much to it, especially in the game mode department, and the enjoyment of playing single-player wears off quickly because of this. They obviously focused on making the actual game play the best part of the game and therefore they've been successful.

Bringing 56 well-known characters to the screen in tag-team combat, while maintaining the general animation style of the original characters is terrific.

This is a solid RTS experience that will definitely appeal to newcomers to the fold. Battle-hardened veterans may find this a little too simplistic in design but kudos have to go to the development team for creating a solid title that is entertaining and brings something new to the genre.

Plenty of gamers are certain to find a lot of enjoyment in the game, but fans of more compelling shoot 'em ups will only be able to squeeze a minimal amount of worthwhile gameplay out of it.

Failing to rise above its mediocrity, Destroy All Humans! is still a fun and original game gamers will want to check out when they're in the mood for something different.

Battlestations: Pacific is a really fun game that many people will enjoy playing due to its unique settings and gameplay. This is especially true if players are tired of playing the same first-person shooter game storming the same beach for the umpteenth time.

The controls are responsive and worked well, both for the sneaking around aspect and the heads up melee fighting if you happen to get spotted.

Despite the extreme challenge, Race Driver is a gripping, adrenaline-soaked experience.

The puzzles are engaging without being too taxing, and are mixed into the story nicely. The plot is paced well. I just couldn't find anything about this game I didn't like, except that it is a bit short.

Overlord is a fun and original title that takes some great elements across a spectrum of genres and applies them very well together.

The fast packed, break neck excitement of a Burnout games is contagious even on portable system.

I love the gameplay mechanics of this game and it controls wonderfully. The level designs are perfect and remind me of the games in the past.

A few annoying control issues do indeed hurt the flow of the game, and also puts a damper on your desire to keep playing.

Play it, beat it, and get away from it for a while. Then come back with a few friends to see what the multiplayer mode is made of.

A truly well-crafted game that exemplifies what the term "family game" really means, a game that most ages can play and enjoy together. Kudos to Namco.

The puzzles will have you thinking ahead or scratching your head as you try to reason through what looks to be right in front of you. The look of the game is solid, though the 2D presentation of the three-dimensional game can be a touch irritating at times – especially when you want to swing around to look at something and can’t. Still the game is true to the license and is a solid puzzle-adventure outing.

Fun while it lasts. Order Up! makes the idea of owning and running a restaurant fun – even if the reality is a less riveting story.

With Din's Curse, players will have access to something that is familiar and fresh all at once. Having new scenarios play out each time really heightens the replay value of the title.

Although not completely perfect, it does manage to provide a few thrills until the next Ricky Carmichael inspired MX title.

An admirable sequel with a fascinatingly lengthy quest, great characters and plenty to see and do.

While not stunningly different, the new combat system, improved controls, and unique pacing in the game make this one fresh and involving.

UEFA Euro 2004 is a solid game of soccer with plenty of goodies, more than decent visuals and downright addictive game modes that will keep fans of European football more than satisfied.

Phantom Brave: We Meet Again is a very interesting game that players will love to get their hands on. This game offers numerous hours of playtime and is one of the most "hardcore" games on the Nintendo Wii. Even though this game has a few pitfalls, overall players will enjoy the experience it offers.

I enjoyed roaming around, but started getting tired of the dungeon crawling pretty quickly.

There are some clipping problems and some slightly unrealistic crashes, but otherwise the game does look good and the damage models are fun and entertaining.

Tough to rate an expansion like this, but kudos for the diversity of the songs. This is a great collection of memories and newer songs.

Sure, it lacks goals and can be beaten very quickly. But the ultra-responsive technology and high multiplayer replay value are far greater than any other party or sports game collection.

These games fit the DS control scheme nicely and games like Contra and Time Pilot play like a dream.

The videogame version is a good product that comes close in matching the ultimate legacy that is Spider-Man.

If, and when, download content ever arrives for Box Office Smash, then the replay value of the title will increase. But as it stands right now, it’s great to bring out when you have friends over for a party.

Nobunaga's Ambition: Iron Triangle is for the hardcore gamer willing to take on all strategy games, not just mainstream hits.

While it certainly isn’t the best RPG to be released this year, it is the best Suikoden game in a long time.

ach game has its own unique strengths and weaknesses, and both are fundamentally different, meaning that 2D-fighting fans should find something they love in either title.

The main problem with this game is that it is extremely unreliable when players try to connect to the multiplayer service. This is a shame because this is where the majority of player’s time will be spent. Hopefully this flaw will be fixed as this game is a blast to play!

Considering the 50 MB limit posed by Microsoft on all Xbox Live Arcade games, RoboBlitz’s great Unreal Engine 3 powered graphics are made all the more extraordinary. If only the gameplay were up to the same snuff.

Considering the joy that the multiplayer options bring and the sheer feel of the PlayStation Move working just right with all of the activities (even with the repetitive recalibration), Sports Champions is a winner.

An impressive game with beautiful environments, excellent platforming, and superb puzzles.

Ghostbusters fans will finally get a game worth looking at. It did take a while, but it is finally here. If you aren’t a fan of Ghostbusters, don’t worry. This title will be considered one of the better games for the Nintendo Wii, and anyone will have fun busting ghosts once again.

I recommend this game for its great story, wonderfully intense battles and a killer multiplayer mode that takes the action online.

The gameplay variety wasn't always necessary but is a welcome change for the genre – a few more changes with the inevitable Jak X sequel and they could form a new sub-genre.

A gaming treasure.

R-Type doesn't have much longevity going for it – no online leaderboards, no bonus levels, no R-Type II – but considering its two dollar price tag, you could buy worse for your Apple device.

A dynamic, well-crafted combat flight simulator. The action is stunning, and the game is an absolute joy to play.

Controlling Rayne is dead on with the Xbox controller...The game falls short because it doesn't have anything to offer players going through the game once more.

MX Superfly is the best motocross game currently out for the Gamecube, and arguably any 128bit system, so a recommendation is inevitable.

The humor and characters are appealing, and the gameplay, while not too easy, isn't so hard that the kids can't play.

While there are a few issues here and there, Second Evolution is a solid update of a compelling RPG from the past.

Victoria newbies will definitely look upon the game with confused glares at first, and even after going through the extensive tutorial, might find themselves scratching their heads with confusion more often than not.

Stubbs makes his way to the finish line a little lethargic and humdrum. That's not to say that Stubbs didn't offer an entertaining night out on the town. I never knew eating someone's brain could be fun.

While certain aspects of the game could have been better (like the targeting system), the playground that is New York City and the mafia lifestyle are well represented.

A wonderful foundation has been set and it’s now time for Rainbow Studios to expand on what they have set up with their next iterations. The future is bright and fans should be rejoicing.

Capcom finally strikes retro gaming gold with Capcom Classics Collection Reloaded for the PSP. Not only does it cram in dozens of unforgettable classics into one tasty package but the games featured here still hold up wonderfully after all these years.

Few DS games are as interesting, as satisfying, or just as fun as Puzzle Quest: Galactrix. Whether you’re a PQ fan or a newcomer to the series, this one will suck you in and keep you happily addicted for months to come.

The game features some interesting additions to the monster-collector format, but isn’t as deep or compelling as other Dragon Quest games.

This is a well-done implementation of two tried-and-true classic card games.

Exciting and unrelenting, Resident Evil: The Umbrella Chronicles is a grand reworking of the series’ most prominent worlds.

Diving into the Japanese criminal underground in Yakuza makes for an interesting, violent and stylish adventure that blends fighting and exploring a living world a complete joy.

It’s a surprisingly well-done FPS that not only looks good but also feels good on the PS2.

If you've seen one Armored Core title, you've seen them all. But that's not necessarily a bad thing. This is easily the best of the bunch.

The lighthearted look at sci-fi makes for a light atmosphere that, unlike many sci-fi titles today, goes easy on the killing and wanton destruction.

The gameplay will keep everyone busy for awhile, but after some time spent building the pirate island, things become more of a waiting game than anything else.

A lot of fun and can grow extremely addicting very, very quickly due to the various things and ways you can play, plus these factors also help to extend replay value and longevity well beyond a month or two.

It’s a fun puzzler and a reasonable Wii alternative to games like Lumines, but this retail release doesn’t really do anything to justify its purchase over the WiiWare original. Only true die-hard fans of the original or Wii owners with no ability to download should pick this up in disc form.

"Centipede" is perhaps the most exciting addition to this classic compilation and thanks to its intense action and the ability to turn the screen 90 degrees and play it the way it was intended it is one of the funnest games in the collection.

Addictive and graphically pleasing.

There are plenty of challenges, huge playing environments and highflying tricks to give extreme sports gamers their money’s worth, but there are also a few flaws that can’t be ignored.

Being able to change characters in real-time is old news; having an important reason to do so – that's something you don't see every day.

Add silky smooth animations and an addictive pick-up-and-play gameplay style and you end up with NHL 2005.

A dream title for sports gamers. Not only does it improve upon its forerunner, it completely revamps its gameplay engine making for an absolutely blissful virtual tennis experience.

Everything about this game is really nice, yet it feels like a current generation game with a higher resolution.

If there is a drawback to the game it lies in that the AI is not overly strong. Considering that the enemy is engaged in a firefight of enormous proportions, running straight into a gun, or standing immobile with backs to the approaching shooter seems a little ridiculous.

For the decent price of 800 MSP ($10) Panzer General delivers great gameplay over a lengthy campaign. The slow down will bother some, but most will come away pretty pleased with this unique style of board game.

The sprites are all there, the frenetic control schemes, but in this package is also a solid interface that allows players to easily navigate for instructions, to set up multiplayer sessions and to embark on an entertaining trip down memory lane.

I didn't keep track of the time I spent with The Third Age, but one thing's for certain ' you can't beat this game in a few nights.

Six quality titles and one bonus game make for a great collection. But make sure you bring your "A" game because you're going to need it.

A great expansion pack to a great real-time strategy game. Having a third faction that can stand up to the other two factions really helps give this game new life in the single player, and let’s not forget the multiplayer.

While the flaws from the original are back and the game doesn‘t break any new ground, Overlord II is still a delightfully enticing and addictive game about being evil.

Despite being one of the shortest games I have ever played, I still recommend SkyGunner. I've always wondered what Gladius or R-Type would be like in 3D. Now I finally have an answer.

The game has a nice feel and is definitely the type of game you want to play with others. This is a solid multiplayer party game. The graphics are nothing special, nor – really – is the sound, but the game flows well and can present a challenge (depending on your difficulty level).

In spite of the glitches, annoyances, and graphics that are nowhere near PS3’s expectations, Airborne is a tremendously thrilling game.

For those who do have NHL 06, the tweaks to the controls are well worth the price of admission to the next step in this what will be viewed as a storied franchise.

But I could not help but enjoy this program, even with the blood and mutilation modes turned on, because of the ‘feel’ of the game (the nice sense that the world was one where common elements, like light and even gravity – throwing objects is very cool – have meaning).

Sega Rally Revo isn’t a fresh turn around every corner, but it’s still one of the best racing games released for the PS3 and Xbox 360 platforms. Fans of the original (and/or its sequels) shouldn’t hesitate to pick up Revo.

It would have been nice to have more modes of play, but what is offered here is an improved over previous Wii iterations. Still, for a nice arcade-like take on the FIFA franchise, this Wii version does a nice job.

The “Open Ice Control” that the developers implemented in NHL 2005 really expands the entire gameplay, since it adds more strategy to every play that you might go through.

It’s definitely a game that can be played and replayed over again since the story will never really come out the same at the end, provided that you can look past a couple of deficiencies.

This game is one of those rare cases where it crosses so many lines of game genres. Whether you are a sports fan or challenge and skill, this is one game that will deliver on all fronts.

Sabre Wulf isn’t quite perfect, but thanks to its originality, great characters and platforming action, you’ll find that it just doesn’t get any better than this.

I like the characters though, and Webfoot Technologies has really done a good job of taking DBZ and turning it into a game.

Though its release is marred by a number of bugs, Clear Skies is ultimately a worthy addition to your library. Casual gamers will find it harder to enjoy than those who are more hardcore, but there is still fun to be had in the hollowed-out, desolate locales of the Zone for those with the patience and a penchant for challenging gameplay.

The game flow is much better, the animation is smoother and the overall experience is more enjoyable. Sure, there are some elements that would be nice to have included (like a better Be A Pro mode), but that little bit is countered by the replayability offered by the NBA Live 365 feature and the DNA downloads.

Excellent controls, mechanics and ball physics designed for a sports game that is very easy to grasp.

The SIXAXIS controller is used well, adding a new element to the driving physics.

Excellent controls, mechanics and ball physics designed for a sports game that is very easy to grasp.