It is sad that Family Guy isn't a better game. It feels rushed and not fine tuned to make it really shine.

With the little features here and there, along with the above average graphics for this genre, I'd easily recommend it to anyone that likes a theme-sim game. Also, a great way to spend time with family (especially youngsters!!) and learn more about animals.

Wow, this game was not what I thought it would be. The original license wasn't an interesting or original idea and the game sadly follows suit.

This is a wholly average collection of mini-games. While a few are nicely designed and are entertaining, the majority are too simplistic and unvaried in type to be very interesting after the first few plays. A better variety of mini-games would have helped.

Released 20 years too late, Harlem Globetrotters is a bore and a technological mess.

You get what you pay for here; it's a bargain-priced game that has some small tidbit of fun if played in short bursts. Otherwise it's an exercise in repetition and mindless button mashing.

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

It's disappointing to see such a popular license be used in such a generic game. There's nothing here that makes the game worth owning, with the voice work sadly being the game's most impressive feature.

Extremely derivative and half-baked, El Matador fails to bring anything new to the table.

Simbin has gone above and beyond my expectations on creating a game that sticks to real life as much as possible yet still remains fun to play.

For those TBS fans out there this will most likely be one of the best games out there. Though it carries a hefty MSRP of about 50 bucks, It is very unlikely that any game will be exactly the same. There is just too much content for that.

Side missions are extremely repetitive, and with the main quest being kind of short, replay value isn’t as high as you’d expect from such an enormous set of islands.

ParaWorld is a fun game with a unique concept, but the gameplay is a bit too much like everything else out there.

Unfortunately the AI in the game makes it frustrating at times, and the simple hack-and-slash style of the game really doesn’t do anything to make the MK universe unique; it just offers up something we’ve all seen and done before with a couple of minor tweaks.

Caesar IV offers hours of gameplay with lots of different types of scenarios to choose. Meeting the objectives is challenging, but not so hard as to be frustrating.

Those who like paintball should find it amusing for a while, especially online.

While this is no "NFS: Underground," followers of both drift racing and the scandalous underworld of street racing will find a good deal to admire.

This is a great game on its own, and if you’ve ever enjoyed a turn-based RPG or strategy game, you would be wise to play Valkyrie Profile 2.

As fun and addicting as it ever was. It sports exceptional production values, a lengthy, unique set of songs, and to put the icing on the cake, ravishing online capabilities.

It’s like the song says, “Load times killed the video star.” In this case a well-planned, well-executed RPG caught in a cluster of technical idiosyncrasies.

On the one hand the rules of the game have been translated perfectly to video-game format and adding new troops to your army is fun. On the other hand there’s the incredibly lame story, the quirky stylus controls, and the mediocre mission structures and graphics.

Those who have been hankering for a handheld sports game that actually plays like a sports game will find more depth in Backyard Football 07 than in most GBA titles. But beware of its controls, repetitions, and simplified mechanics.

A generally fun experience that I encourage you to rent. You will finish it quickly and will no doubt notice its faults, but you just might like the features Just Cause has to offer.

Naruto: Clash of Ninja 2 is a fun game that fans of the series will find enjoyable. What I don't like is that there is not a lot of depth to the controls.

While NBA Live 07 is a generally decent sports game with near-average replayability, it doesn’t “capture” anything. You’ll be amused but not engrossed. It’s an update to last year’s game, not a sequel.

Unfortunately, NBA Live 07 doesn’t play like a pro on the PSP and much of it has to do with the misuse of the Superstar abilities and the slow-as-molasses framerate.

Player-specific moves are astonishing and Isomotion work quite well. The shot stick, free throw mechanics, and team AI needs work though.

The game is still quick, making it a couple tenths more impressive than "NBA Live 07." But its gameplay is repetitive and mirrors that of the last edition – minus the cheapness.

By far one of the most delightfully engaging and deep basketball games on the PSP so far, NBA ‘07 is not only an improvement over last year’s fun offering but it’s also a game that is good enough to give the other NBA b-ball games a run for their money.

The game speed is a disappointment. Hit turbo and you don't turbo anything. The controls are fine, but don't feel as fluid as they could – especially when you look at the reactive control scheme of other team games like EA's NHL franchise.

Probably the only thing that would stop newcomers and casual RPG gamers from buying this game is Origin's difficulty setting but fans of the first game will have a lot to like about this prequel.

An average entry in the poker genre, there isn't anything new or groundbreaking here, some decent challenges sure, but I was left wanting more.

The tutorials should appeal to newcomers, while experienced players will wish there was a little more to the overall experience.

While the console versions offer an open world, the PSP version just takes you through the missions as well as the Mob War segment of the game with nothing much to do when you’re done with them. Sorry but this is an offer you should definitely refuse.

Every moment is heightened by breathtaking beauty. At times you’ll forget that this game was designed for a current-gen console.

Yes, it has similarities to the GTA model, but the theme provided by The Godfather movies and the way the game integrates you into the famous scenes is startling. This is a venerated movie franchise brought to wonderful life.

The great gameplay, top-notch graphics (for a DS game) and impressive music makes for a great title. The easy difficulty might turn off some players but it really shouldn’t. If you can’t enjoy this game then I should question why are you even playing games?

Easygoing kid-targeted fun. Fans of 3D side-scrollers like Klonoa and Pandemonium will enjoy this animal adventure.

A light action shooter that offers good, solid gameplay without any surprises. It’s entertaining and not too difficult, but the drawback is the shortness of play and the lack of replay value.

Omega Force really needs to go back to the drawing board with this franchise. There are so many things that need to be improved on with this game it is not even funny.

The camera is a necessary improvement, though it's one that should've been done a long time ago. I like the Sugoroku party game, but I wouldn't buy a game bearing the "Warriors" name just to play it.

Big boss battles, endless attacks, frequent bonus opportunities, tons of power-ups – Urban Jungle is all thrills and excitement. Its short length caters to high replay value, but don't think you're crazy for wishing it were longer.

Not as fun as it could have been considering the film's fun subject matter, Open Season is a rather dull and repetitive platform game with not much going for it.

Company of Heroes couldn’t be any safer of a purchase than investing all of your money into your child’s bank account for college. Wait, take out $50 to buy this game and then invest the rest.

Bounty Hounds has all the right moves and a good story to boot but fails to rise above the hardware’s limitations or its repetitive combat.

Being able to save anywhere makes it the perfect portable game, and since there's virtually no learning curve you can pick it up and play at any time at all.

It boasts simplistic, pick-up-and-play mechanics that make this one an absolute blast for short or even long gaming spurts. It doesn’t skimp on depth despite its simplicity, either.

While this initial impression may cause some to write it off as “just for kids,” LEGO Star Wars II is as exciting an experience as any “adult” game out there and whole-heartedly recommended for fans of the film series.

Gameplay is entertaining and amusing (Chewie is hilarious), the music comes straight from the movies, and the visuals deliver the coolest and most unique eye candy seen since the first LEGO Star Wars game.

While the great multiplayer battles falls a bit flat thanks to a poor framerate, the single-player mode will have you deeply engrossed in its more than 100 addictive levels.

While Rengoku II has its few interesting moments, there isn’t much here that will keep you playing this one for very long.

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.

Though I like the concept and general idea, for a racing game, IGPX doesn’t move very fast.

The story in Rule of Rose is an amazingly twisted macabre tale that you won’t find on a daily basis in your local game store. Unfortunately, the design team appears to have been so focused on the story part of the game that they forget to actually put a game in it.

If party games are your thing and you love the One Piece series, Pirates' Carnival will satisfy your craving for a multiplayer board game.

The Dynasty mode is still a blast, even though it isn’t entirely new. And the core gameplay mechanics cannot be beat. The new stick passing gives players so much more control over the puck.

One of the most addictive portable NHL games you’ll buy this year. No offense to the wonderful Gretzky games, but when it comes to a truly deep NHL hockey experience this is the series you will want to own.

The bar has been raised. Stellar graphics and a great new stick/shooting system are the hallmarks of this title. While perhaps a little light, yet, on the multiplayer aspects, the game does have a solid franchise mode and is just pure fun to play.

We’re talking tighter controls, interesting features and gorgeous visuals so if you missed last year’s launch title you will find a lot to love about this one.

The controls are easy to get into and figure out, and the option to play the story or just do whatever you want to do makes it a definite that there are lots of hours of gameplay to be found here. The controls were clunky.

Flashes of brilliance that are quickly snuffed by uninspired course selection, lack of online play and improper physics.

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.

As another PS2 sports title that’s been upgraded (marginally), not redesigned, those who purchased last year’s game need not add this to their collection.

While better analog control would have made a huge difference to the gameplay, what is here is enough to give NASCAR fans a good enough reason to buy this game.

If you like to solve interactive puzzles and can appreciate depth over flashy cosmetics, then you will get a lot out of this game. It's an adventure ... with a more human character than .... well, Lara Croft. Al is just ... Al. Balding, nerdy and all.

Die-hard NASCAR game fans will find something to enjoy here, but may be disappointed in the lost drivers and lack of new features.

While the cars don’t control realistically and motorcycles feel slightly awkward, the wonderful terrain and the entertaining racing challenges make this an Xbox 360 game racing enthusiasts will definitely enjoy.

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.

So simple and challenging at the same time that it just keeps players coming back for more.

A well-rounded poker game on the PSP; what sets it apart is it's uniqueness. Sure there are only a few different poker games (five) but it's the journey in this case, not just the destination.

The game just falls a little short on several levels. The commentary and player dialogue is repetitions and can become annoying and the control scheme is not that good for the platform. This would be better on a console.

SpyHunter: Nowhere to Run can be summed up in one word; average. It's not a bad game, it's not a great game. It has some bad ideas and some good ideas and they're all executed in a mediocre fashion.

Perimeter: Emperor’s Testament will take a little time to get used to, from the controls, terraforming landscapes, and creating a strong offence or defense. Once you do get the hang of all that this game has to offer you will find it highly enjoyable.

Packs just as much heat as the original – the same fighters, the genius mechanics, and one of the best and most fluid fighting systems ever created.

A gem and a sour apple simultaneously. It tries to do so much, but it just doesn’t respectively deliver what it promised.

The difficulty might turn a lot of gamers off (it almost did for me) but if you give it a real chance you’ll be pleasantly surprised.

The tutorials are helpful, the character creation elements are amusing, and the display and presentation of the game outperform every other poker game available.

This game has no variety and is just boring to play.

Tons of game modes combined with the Grand Adventure story mode makes or a complete all around package.

Anyone who’s played "Fire Emblem" or the original Disgaea must know by now that this is a must-own strategy/RPG.

Fans of 50 Cent will find a lot to like about the loads of extra content available in Bulletproof but gamers will be disappointed by the repetitive and uninspiring action presented in this PSP game.

If you're a purist for how hard it is in real life, you need to give this one a swing.

The variety of missions varies from great to funny to tedious.

Barrow Hill is another solid addition to the point-and-click genre. The genre will never go away, especially with quality titles such as this one coming out.

This is a good purchase for the Dragon’s Lair fan, especially if you have a high-def monitor or have your PC hooked to the HDTV, but it is what it is … the classic version of Dragon’s Lair, which may or may provide a lot of fun for you, depending on how big a fan you are.

It’s so polished and refined. For the first time ever the series incorporates some of my favorite features from "NFL Street" (such as tapping the X button to escape a tackle). That function goes way back to the days of arcade sports titles like "NFL Blitz."

The players do all look larger than life, but the nuances of the graphics really breathe life into this title and the control scheme – while taking a bit to get used to – works well.

There are some suspect AI moves but this game perseveres and should hand PC gridiron gamers challenge and entertainment.

Improved running controls and shorter load times, taking better advantage of the PSP’s hardware. The game still has a few technical flaws, but all in all, this is the best football experience you can get on the PSP.

Madden NFL 07 for the DS offers a ton of features, touch screen support and wireless play to make it a solid portable football experience. However the frustrating AI, learning curve when using the touch screen and blocky 3D graphics slows the game down.

There are some unique elements to Pac Man, like the fruit shortcuts and being able to chomp other racers, but outside of that everything from track design to powerups just looks like the same recycled ideas that we’ve all seen a thousand times before.

Despite the less impressive game modes added to Madden 07, Lead Blocker and the Highlight Stick greatly improves on the ground game. I was more inclined to attempt a 5-yard run than a 20-yard pass!

Your standard Madden, with a standard amount of improvements. The graphics have reached a standstill, but the new gameplay features makes this title well worth the purchase for Madden fans.

You will find yourself getting bored with steering the ships around pretty soon as the mission objectives are not that fun. Also the controls are a bit quirky, I have a very hard time trying to use my mouse to use the throttles.

We have seen countless WWII-type games and unfortunately nothing exciting makes this game stand out from any others.

The lack of variety of units is hurtful, but not as much as the lack of information when selecting parts for your ships or after a battle has been fought.

The game has some enjoyable parts, but it misses the mark on the whole "casino" experience. Again, this is a game that can be played while lying in bed.

An immensely repetitive shooter with the flavor of "Devil May Cry," "Dino Crisis," and "Parasite Eve II" baked right in. The finished dish isn’t as delish as the menu indicated, but it isn’t entirely bland.