TransWorld Surf isn't all bad, but there are more than a few problems that prevent it from being a really good game.

The gameplay tried to incorporate many different genres into one game, but it wasn’t quite there. It came very close though.

If you enjoyed Crash of the Titans, Crash: Mind Over Mutant is a slightly better game with improvements in critical areas such as controls, gameplay and storyline. Sadly, the camera almost ruins the whole package.

This game has decent graphics with fast paced action arcade gameplay that offers a bit of flash and some cool stunt work, but it gets monotonous and runs thin in story and character depth.

It is good game, not a great game; fortunately the sum of its parts don't equal the end product. If you can get by the remedial graphics and sound, you could have some hardcore gaming in store.

A great game for the soldier while in reserves or the history buff but for the everyday gamer it may be too technically challenging with two little reward.

Fighting fans will find a lot to like about the second volume of the Fatal Fury: Battle Archives compilation and the final three games are simply the best of the bunch.

This will have limited appeal, and as such is not the strongest collection of songs to make the SingStar roster. If you are an ABBA fan, you will enjoy this. If you are not an ABBA fan, you would do well to leave it alone.

Given the limits of the system, I believe 80 Days acquits itself very well in the pantheon of GBA games, It doesn't stick out for any one feature, it is a bland, competent entry in the 2-D side scrolling action adventure group.

With solid action, decent levels and loads of monsters, the game is still fun enough for new fans as well as those who fondly remember the original.

Varied alien races with different needs and requests means each play through will require different strategies, giving the game a great amount of replay value.

Its Story mode and chess pieces at least give chessboard strategists something unique to look at and you can even play against others online. Chess fans will also find something of a challenge here so you will definitely want to play this game.

The controls can be a little frustrating, but this game played well.

This is a nice enough game for the young crowd, and the gameplay is easy and not frustrating. The mini-games are a lot of fun, too.

The game would benefit immensely from a playable tutorial and adjustable difficulty settings. Dairojo! Samurai Defenders is daunting, to put it mildly, but if you're up for a lesson in tough-as-nails tower defense, then get your katana ready.

The song selection is actually not bad at all but the game modes could have been a bit more exciting than the ones found in this game. Still, you cannot go wrong with this one, karaoke fans.

If the single-player portion only holds your attention for a while, the multiplayer part has enough to offer to make you want to come back from time to time. It's a great way to kill a few minutes, but you will probably not play it for hours on end.

Dirk controls very slowly and the jumps are imprecise enough to cause migraines. Plus the combat system is nothing more than running straight at a Giddy Goon swinging your sword around.

The songs are decent but just are not that long and the idea of the artists being ‘legendary’ is fine in most regards, but some of the songs selected to highlight that status hardly live up to the title.

This game is a solid collection of mini-games with a complete Story Mode and addictive multiplayer; it’s just more of the same, however, and in need of a facelift.

While certain issues are there, such as the lack of battling random people online or the slight framerate issues, other promising features have risen from the destructive ashes of rebuilding a franchise.

More development time ultimately might have done wonderful things for this game, but Singularity is nonetheless fascinating if you actually take advantage of your full arsenal.

As a wrestling game it is average at best, but as a fighting game it walks the line between average and good. "Real" wrestling fans will probably be disappointed because of the controls.

There is little beyond point and click here. No attempt at motion control at all.

AC2 Legions is about average for the genre, but the interface is a bit clunky is places, especially when compared to the recent heavy hitters like "World of Warcraft" and "EverQuest II."

The controls are amazingly easy to get used to. It might become a bit repetitive or bland to some who aren't big fans of fast-paced action alone though, so go into this one with an open mind.

If the whole goal in gaming is to delight the senses, entreat the mind and provide hours of pleasant game experiences, then The Outforce succeeds.

The tweaks and changes are definitely appreciated, but there's really nothing here that couldn't have been done in a patch to improve the base game.

Due to the games short supply of play modes, Pumped and Primed suffers from a disappointing degree of lasting appeal.

It may not be the 3D Pokemon game fans have been crying for ever since the N64 era, but its own take on the "gotta friend 'em all" formula can be just as addicting as catching them.

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.

If you get burned out on repetitive action and don’t like paying Coop only online, then you may want to skip it and see what the next FPS game coming out will be since you will probably find it to get repetitive and may lose interest after a short time.

Due to the slower paced action, I would recommend this to people like me who were big fans of WWF Warzone back in the day, and don’t care as much for the faster, arcade style gameplay from Jakks Pacific.

It is arena-driving, shoot-‘em-up action, but the game fails in the department of chills or thrills.

Players will be able to tell that this game had a low budget, because almost every area of the game needs improvement. Even though this is the case, this is an extremely fun game to play with your friends just because you want to kill everything in sight and protect humanity from extenuation.

A neat title to have if you really want a LOTR title that brings a little more to the game than just what you saw at your local theater, but missing parts, changes to the story, and some technical and gameplay issues cannot be overlooked while playing it.

If you’re a diehard Bionic Commando fan, there’s nothing that will stop you from buying and enjoying this one. For the rest of us, it feels a little mediocre given what similar titles are offering these days.

Gameplay features such as the One Shot Indicator and color-coded shot meter work brilliantly but it is the juke, spin and crossover moves using the SIXAXIS controller that wins big points. Unfortunately, the game is plagued by a few bugs.

Not overly complex in terms of overall gameplay. It is geared for novices to the genre and will provide a light challenge to veterans. Consider this merely an average title.

THQ did a respectable job in porting Space Channel 5 over to the GBA considering what they had to work with, but the fact of the matter is that the game’s music-oriented dynamics just don’t translate very well to the system.

To be fair this game does succeed in making the cartoon come to life, and is fun to play, while it lasts.

It's double the insanity for all you psychopath-loving gamers out there, but it's half the fun for gamers.

A simply designed racing game that is very user friendly and easy to jump right into, but one that doesn't offer much depth of gameplay.

The camera problems and unavoidable monster grind prevent X-Blades from reaching its full potential. But if you're willing to endure its problems (or fit into the "clueless gamer" group described above), X-Blades is worth a try.

Kid gamers in Japan might find this kind of experience to be entertaining, but there is no way American kids will ever go for it. For one thing, there isn't an "action" element. Second, the camera is a mess.

Hack-n-slash gameplay done right. Thousands of enemies, over a hundred of which can be visible on screen at any given time, and the coolest mobile suits around. If the developers could find a way to prevent the game from becoming repetitive, then the eventual sequel – or the next spin-off – could be amazing.

SNK Arcade Classics Vol. 1 brings us a hearty collection that isn't bad at all but it's just not presented as good as it should have been considering the console’s track record of doing justice to other classics.

Close to achieving Naughty Dog greatness in level design but far away from that success in other areas, Crash of the Titans isn’t on par with its 2D, Game Boy Advance predecessors.

As flawed as the game is, Black Hawk Down is a shining example of what makes the Xbox Live such a necessary service for any Xbox gamer.

The enemy is out there ­ somewhere. Finding him is the easy part, staying with him could prove tough, especially when the jet fighter you are flying turns like a semi on a go-kart track.

A bit disappointing. A portable version of Monkey Ball this is, but perfect it is not, and that's too bad.

Battles are clever and fun, but also a little on the sluggish side. The excavation element is cool but, like all other elements, has a downside. It's a highly repetitive process that gets old within the first hour.

As games get more and more complex, sometimes it's nice to sit back and chill with a simple, unassuming puzzle game. Take it from someone who wasn't expecting to enjoy it, but did despite himself.

Not nearly as rewarding as the story that inspired it. Lemony Snicket gives you more than a collection of mini-games. It's too bad these non-mini-games involve miniature tasks like taking out weak enemies and fighting weak boss battles.

This is still a good game. But it’s one we’ve been playing for the past several years.

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.

The levels are entirely too short, and the ease of play that is obviously aimed for is often sabotaged by the difficulty of the hazards.

Much of Munch's goodness has been taken and converted to fit the Game Boy Advance.

The so-called mature sexual themes are so bad they're amusing.

The version to pass on.

A brilliant idea that somehow didn’t result in a brilliant outcome.

Steal Princess is the type of Nintendo DS game that could have really been amazing but, thanks to a number of annoying issues, it begins to wear out its welcome a bit too soon. Still, a handful of fun levels and a great level editor are enough to make this a game you should not dismiss.

While not a bad game, Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen has its share of fun moments that manages to shine through the game’s many weaker elements. The campaign is rather lengthy and that’s a good thing but then again there’s not much variety either.

The game follows the platforming genre precisely and doesn’t stray too far from it, which is not necessarily a bad thing, especially since this game is aimed for younger players. What is really annoying about this game is the fixed camera; it really becomes a hindrance during certain parts of the game, especially during combat.

While Untold Legends: Warrior’s Code is definitely an improvement upon its predecessor, there are major drawbacks including bland level design and nonsensical button-smashing.

Prey the Stars is a case of all sizzle, no steak; that is, underneath the cute, quirky premise and presentation, it simply doesn’t have gameplay that’s compelling enough to keep you interested.

Looks great but needs a mulligan in terms of game play.

Unfortunately, the camera and control issues may give players a headache and some annoyance, so it really comes down to whether or not you can overlook the problems and put up with some aggravation in order to see a fun game underneath.

Simply put, this collection is true to the first four 2D fighting games but somehow the series just doesn’t hold up as well as it did back in the day.

More like Fantastic 2 1/2. Fantastic 4's ideas were good – it's the execution of it all that made the game fall apart.

Not the best superhero game every created, Hero X still has its own charm. The action is well done, and the game has bright, lush graphics and a large gaming world. Stability problems are its bane.

Despite the intriguing strategy segments, its repetitive battles and very limited game modes might not win over any new fans.

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.

Almost every level is similar: what begins as fun, ends up maddening, because of constant dying and restarting over due to problems of overly sensitive obstacles, control issues in jumping from platform to platform, too much blind jumping, and in one particular level, really bad "touch" detection.

This is clearly not the best-looking fight program for this console, but it is very challenging and entertaining.

The steep difficulty, erratic AI and overall lack of balance in the gameplay ultimately flaw the experience.

The game’s presentation feels a bit dated compared to games like "Tony Hawk 4" or even "Dave Mirra Freestyle BMX 2."

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

Yes it has good and tight control, but acceleration and speed can be a real chore with some vehicles.

A note to aspiring developers: DO NOT give players the freedom to do what they want if you’re going to punish them for it later!

If you have played Storm, and don’t mind the slightly dated stylings of this game, you should still find yourself entertained.

The scope of the game, the heart-pumping music (when it worked) and the idea of a seriously tough guy taking matters into his own hand to save his child was such an affecting idea that the end game made me that much more disappointed.

New Zealand Story Revolution makes no concessions to the 20 years that have passed since the original hit arcades. It’s tough as nails, but the game’s fan base wouldn’t have it any other way.

It's an average title that could have been a bit better with a multiplayer option and longer storyline, still, any fan of the show will probably enjoy it once they have gotten over the fact that Aang can't leap around and kick butt like he does on the cartoon.

The last half of this game is far superior to the first.

Nicktoons: Attack of the Toybots has some great moments, but it isn’t nearly as mainstream as the Nicktoons that are represented in the game. Save this one for a weekend rental.

The action begins to feel repetitive far sooner than the non-stop carnage suggests it should. [May 2008, p.72]

Kids (young kids) will like this game except for the frustration. The vehicle controls aren't very accurate, causing a lot of unnecessary screw ups during that part of the game. Other than that it's a piewalk.

Avatar: The Last Airbender is worth renting if you're a diehard fan of the show (assuming you can find it. Few rentailers offer DS games). But you're better off with the GBA version – a game that spends more time on action and puzzles, and less time trying to re-tell a story the fans are already familiar with.

NBA 2K10 is disappointing, to say the least.

Only a select few will be hooked for more than a few seasons. John Deere Harvest in the Heartland is extremely addictive but also extremely frustrating – not because the game is challenging or cheap, but because of the inexcusable issues that prevent it from reaching its full potential.

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.

The game pursues a linear path that may not appeal to veterans of the genre. Younger players may enjoy the look and simplistic feel of the game though.

Cool team moves and simple puzzle solutions are the primary sources of Atlantis Squarepantis' entertainment value. The mini games don't provide much fun, but they are easy and do not take long to complete.

The gameplay is okay, but isn't engrossing. The RTS mode is the more fun and involved of the two, but there are better strategy games out there. Ditto on the RPG mode.

Perfect for the younger set.

If it weren't for random crashes and long start ups, the game would have been much more enjoyable.

Alpha Prime is a commendable game that offers a solid FPS gaming experience but lacks the innovation some might expect with a new game.