Gorgeous graphics, solid gameplay, and a wonderful audio track make this version of Spider-man 2 a winner. This is one game that gamers deserve to see on the PSP, simply because of the “wow” factor.

A great first entry for the series on the Xbox 360, with great dynamic gameplay and a robust Dynasty mode. Far and away the best basketball game EA has released for a next-gen system.

MX Vs. ATV Untamed may not shine like a next-gen star, but it sure plays like one.

This game plays well, and looks good. The musical score pops and drives this game very well. The action is well rendered and fast paced.

The humor is just right, and kids will enjoy the bright colors and the puzzles. However, the game is short the first time through, and there's not much reason to play again.

Because Dracula Resurrection is too short, with little interaction, few options, no Count Dracula worth mentioning, and because the challenges aren't engaging, requiring that players be little more than undead (or brain dead) themselves, I suggest that only die-hard fans of computer artwork/animation bother with it.

This game accomplishes the goal of bridging the gap between the challenging real-time strategy genre and the child gamer and does a great job appealing to that generation. However, for even the casual adult gamer, the repetitive nature of the levels and the minor frustrations brought on by the simplicity of design might lead to just a good rental experience.

The first five games in the series are faithfully duplicated for the PS2 in all of their glorious, if not aging, splendor. But gameplay is really the key for any fighting game and this collection will not disappoint.

Codename Panzers: Cold War is a decent enough RTS title that builds on its predecessors and offers a solid interface and fun gameplay, but doesn’t really bring enough new to the table to make it stand out in the highly competitive RTS genre.

A terrific PlayStation title. It is complicated, features solid graphics, high-flying player-controlled action and outstanding soundtrack.

One of the most bizarre and fun titles out there, with some funny as heck moments and cool mini games which will get you cracking up as well, but also know that it may not last in the long run.

Worth the purchase if you love Yu-Gi-Oh! I mean REALLY love it.

This is pool, baby. And WCP has everything in the game that’s in the sport. Some trick shots may require a physics degree, but the game definitely plays true to pool.

Whereas the console versions faltered with a repetitive experience, the DS version fares much better with competent online gameplay.

Legacy of Ys: Books I & II is a great deal for fans of the original series and old-school RPG fanatics, but likely will be far too outdated and traditional for many RPG players.

This game truly helps to innovate a seemly dead genre, by bringing it into 3D while retaining the fun of the 2D games.

The online isn’t perfect with lag and a lack of players to play with, but it sure can be fun when everything clicks.

The game gets some points for the innovative use of the controls, but otherwise it's somewhat predictable and sadly lacking in the "fun" department. Just an average game on what should be an un-average system.

The linear nature of the title will hamper replayability. However, if you are able to overlook that, you may just find a nice little reminder about the style of gaming that lead to where we are now.

This is a nice enough game for adventure enthusiasts who are looking for an inexpensive game with lots of puzzles. The Egyptian setting is nicely done, too. A longer game time, plus more Egyptian history, would have been a good addition.

I think more production needs to go into the sequel. They have created a decent foundation, but need to sharpen things up by making it a bit deeper and having those stories fleshed out some more.

Teen boys should fall in love with Nerf: N-Strike Elite.

It's somewhat flawed, but SimCity Creator still has the core elements that make the SimCity franchise a joy. For those of you who have watched your speck of a city swell into a metropolis know what I'm talking about. And those of you who haven't, well, now would be a good time to start!

A decent expansion pack that adds new fun to the original, but is rather thin of content.

The little technical problems this game suffers from are not enough to conceal the addictive RC racing fun Smash Cars offers.

It's not every day that a survival/horror game is released without using any scare tactics. Maybe that wasn't their purpose. But this game has Resident Evil-style gameplay and a spooky soundtrack. What could they have possibly been trying to achieve?

A fun game that doesn't have nearly enough gameplay -- or enough replay value -- to warrant a purchase.

While catching the spirit of the movie’s anti-hero, Otis, you are able to explore and have his kind of fun — without the life-learning lesson at the end. It’s just silly fun ... for fun’s sake.

There are no words that can perfectly convey what this game will do to you. It initially seems basic, short, and maybe a little childish. But if you stay long enough to learn how to harvest crops (which takes no more than 10 minutes), you’ll be around for another 10 hours and beyond.

While it's not an entirely brilliant game, the multiplayer feature and the sharper graphics make this the essential version to own.

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.

Too bad, then, that the game looks terrible on the Wii.

Need for Speed Carbon for the Wii falls a bit flat in certain areas but it’s a good attempt at bringing us a fresh new twist to this underground racing series.

I try to play it alone in the dark, by myself, late at night, and I'll be darned if I haven't gotten scared more then once. For me, that speaks volumes.

CivCity follows an old model for a city builder. If you are a fan of the Pharaoh series, you may find a home here with CivCity: Rome. It focuses around the economy rather than any type of military action.

A step down from the enjoyable "Chamber of Secrets."

The entire game can be completed in under an hour with an organized team, although a Hard difficulty will test the skills of the most devoted fans. Beyond that, there is nothing to keep players' interests past an initial run.

A family-friendly, kid-targeted action/adventure that's packed with variety. Ice Age fans will love playing every stage.

Pretty much the same game as it's predecessors, MegaMan Battle Network 5 - Team Protoman offers little innovation, but exceptional gameplay for those whose interest it sparks.

It falters in the single-player game just a bit, but there’s enough here to satisfy veteran poker players and hook newcomers in with a wide variety of card games, mini-games and a really great multiplayer mode.

A great game for those of us either, cursed with dial up connections, or the inability to constantly pay for games that feature persistent worlds.

Not exactly a brain buster, this game is good for hanging out with friends, eating, drinking, and yelling at the screen...just like a real game.

A complex action game featuring solid graphical elements and intense game play.

With its arcade-style power-ups, turned-based combat system and group combat management, this is a game that presents challenge and adventure.

Fairly solid gameplay experience, but it really does feel like it was made for a console.

Harry’s third PC outing falls short with simplistic easy gameplay and won’t hold fans’ attention for too long.

The ambience of the game just sets the mood perfectly with its darkness and oppression.

One of the most addictively entertaining tennis games you’ll want to play if you’re a fan of the game.

Yes, the battles lack finesse but when it comes to bringing the series to life this is one game that will not fail fans of the Straw Hat Pirates.

For a light session with a favored city, this is a fun enough game for short periods at the computer.

Once you snag a power-up and begin pummelling the competition, you'll be hooked. The multiplayer mode is where Cel Damage really shines.

MySims Racing has some customization elements that keep it in line with the other MySims titles on the market, but the racing is pretty lackluster, and the lack of variety in the missions isn’t likely to hold your attention for very long.

The gameplay isn't really deep, and the game doesn't do well in many particular categories, but the inclusion of an original character means that the game should hold your attention for a good few hours.

This is a game that does not have the depth of other gangster-themed titles, but still manages to present the world of the movies in a solid way. Fans of the film may enjoy this ride while those looking for something a bit more substantial may find this game not as deep as they would like.

The combination of seamless combos and slick controls could almost make Bayonetta moan with envy, while the decadent violence begs for the Robert Rodriguez treatment. Like a rusty shiv to the throat, Shank catches a few snags going in, but leaves a mark that won't soon be forgotten.

Unless you have a lot of extra fifties lying around, spend your money elsewhere.

The game is, admittedly, a bit slow compared to games like StarCraft, but it’s more complex than that, as well. Either way, Lost Souls is a game that tries new things, and even if they don’t always seem that great, at least it’s a breath of fresh air.

More fun to watch than it is to play. If you love Lupin, rent it for the story sequences. You'll be amused by those. But the gameplay is a lot less amusing, so don't expect the world from this title. Don't expect much at all.

If you enjoy action games with a dash of strategy that are open ended, have a good amount of replay value, and offer you the chance to play as you wish, then you should definitely check it out.

Mini-games aplenty, but where has all the adventuring gone? Where's the platforming action? Or the excitement? They're nowhere to be found in this game.

While this is one of the best-looking games we've seen and the combat, in and of itself, is designed well enough, the gameplay just isn't any fun after the first hour of play. If it isn't very fun, it isn't very good.

Given the depth of play it could have been less, but the graphics and sound help pull it up. This game should appeal to younger fans of the Pixar film, but more veteran players will want to pass on it.

It’s a solid adaptation that should entertain the younger crowd who fell in love with the film.

The gameplay lends itself to be enjoyed with a controller, but falls flat due to its button layout. It still suffers from some setbacks and odd design choices, but unlike the first game, it is actually playable and, most importantly, enjoyable.

Battlelines for the PS3 is actually far superior to the original Full Auto game introduced on the Xbox 360 and is one fun ride well worth your money.

A cool-looking racing game that ultimately crumbles under the weight of its own slow pace.

Buy it for Pac-Man Vs. and/or if you don’t yet have a handheld version of the other games.

Goes for the more is better crowd, and as a result ends up giving us a whole lot less. The gameplay consists of nothing more than sword-slashing and weapon-firing.

Tecmo Bowl Throwback is precisely what the name implies. The developers never stray from the core mechanics of the original and choose to remain steadfast with the simple and dated, yet unabashedly fun gameplay. Sadly, the enjoyment lasts about as long as a fleeting memory.

Sega Superstars Tennis is a few stars short of Virtua Tennis quality. It’s got some of the right pieces (and some ugly deformed shapes called “mini-games” that should’ve been tossed aside) but none of them came together.

No user interface creates a bit of a different feel to the game. The flow, though, is very nice and the game uses the school as a sandbox game mechanic, letting players move through the quests at their own pace.

Fragile Dreams: Farewell Ruins of the Moon is utterly depressing. I wouldn’t mind, if there seemed to be a reasonable, unified theme. I want to love it for the beautiful world and frightening ghosts within, but beauty can only overcome absolute boredom for so long.

Dewey is a little over the top for older gamers, but a little too complicated for really young gamers. Either way it provides a decent amount of fun and a very unique take on your average water droplet.

In Cold Blood is not a terrible game, but there is nothing really special here.

Somehow, THQ has managed to pull of an interesting feat--designing a game that takes a different approach to the snowboarding genre and that is actually quite fun.

I must admit that I was pleasantly surprised by how fast this game played. I never expected a game about chariot racing to be so fast and exciting.

You want a superb soundtrack - you got it. You want a good-looking, stunt-driving, high-flying motocross outing - you got that too.

Sure you’ll miss the features found on the bigger boys (Owner Mode or even Spring Training Mode) but there’s just no denying how good this game feels in your hands.

Nintendo had its market clearly defined with this offering, and while it’s an extremely barebones game, it does everything it sets out to do very well.

Boils down to this: if you like Midways racing games, you're going to really enjoy this. If you're not a big fan of racing games or Midway, this probably isn't even going to grab your attention.

Upper-tier analog batting and pitching make for a unique and enjoyable baseball experience. The rest of the game is average with annoying technical issues and opponent/teammate AI that is, for the most part, dreadful.

A quick and original puzzle game that quickly becomes repetitive.

While the game really doesn’t introduce anything we haven’t already seen in a shooter, the dinosaur-filled world and the intriguing story of revenge are enough to keep this game from being a bore.

For a MSRP of 30 bucks I think it is a steal. I would like to mention that there is no multiplayer capability online. This will most likely be the most controversial down side of the game.

Touch Detective 2 1/2 is essentially the same as the original title, albeit with some brand new cases and puzzles. If you were a huge fan of the first game, then Touch Detective 2 1/2 is right up your alley.

Those who approach Smash-Up hoping for a solid, enjoyable alternative to Smash Bros. will be pleased, but Turtles fans hoping for a celebration of the franchise will probably be disappointed by the game’s shameful “scratch the surface” approach to Eastman and Laird’s storied 25-year-old franchise.

Thanks to its tranquil setting and realism, this is a game that requires some patience... but when the fish start biting, its arcade-styled action cannot be beat.

The dialog is so long and drawn out that it just gets boring. Too much talking and not enough shooting!

While there are times when much of what you do feels repetitious at times, the fast pace and challenging enemies will keep you more than busy.

The game has a complex plot and a decent idea with the hacking ID element, but for the most part this is a typical shooter. Stylish graphics are not enough to overcome that.

It’s just too bad that EA Sports hasn’t really stepped up the game’s minor faults from last year. Still, this one is worth the purchase price.

What Culpa Innata lacks in terms of innovative gameplay, it makes up for in depth – that is the key to this game.

The Batmobile levels alone will keep you well entertained and the game captures the film's dark mood well enough. This one certainly deserves a weekend rental for sure.

Whereas the console versions faltered with a repetitive experience, the DS version fares much better with competent online gameplay.

Fun, original and edgy, Geist is an action-packed ghost story that attempts go well beyond the usual shoot-um-up fare. It's a rare blend of bullet-fueled action and puzzle-solving that involves spiritual possessions of souls and objects.

With literally hundreds of quests to take on and a number of characters to recruit along the way, Radiant Mythology will keep gamers really busy.

One thing the developers had "dead on" is the games entire atmosphere.

Only those who have racing in their blood, and are veterans of circuit wars will find this the type of game they can jump in and play. For others, who seek games that don’t require the level of skill this game demands, you would be better off finding another title.