While not a bad children's game in the sense of being too hard or frustrating, neither is it a good game, and it won't keep anyone's attention for long.

This expansion helps make the previous game even better with the addition of new and challenging conquests, new Wonders, and myriads of other things that will rob you of your sleep at night.

And speaking of landscapes, the game's graphics are breathtaking, thicker foliage, clean sight lines and better camouflage for the characters. A beautiful looking game.

Little tweaks in the AI here and there sometimes leave something to be desired (it’s easy to march on down the field until you get near the goal box – then it’s almost impossible) but overall the game is spot on.

The game itself really doesn’t get that exciting, even during the last few minutes of a tight game, which is uncommon for a sports title these days.

There is so much to do, and players will be drawn into the game, and it won't let them go until they unlock everything. This is the best movie to game conversion that has come out in a long time.

Has terrific graphics but suffers from clumsy gameplay.

The whole idea itself was not only neat, but it was amazingly well executed and is not only fun ... but extremely addicting as well.

With the exception of the Dynasty Warrior masters out there, death will not be avoided by anyone. But that makes it more fun.

Fantastical creatures abound in this RTS, but ultimately fail to capture the essence of Tolkien.

This game really surprised me with the overall quality they have brought to what is really an overworked, overexposed franchise.

This game had me hooked.

The game plays better than any other sports title released on the platform this season.

While not a dramatic change from its predecessor, Return of the King is a solid action game.

An excellent example of a fun kids' game, that won't frustrate. Plenty of challenge without being too difficult to finish.

The RPG side of the game is limited to running around town and finding opponents to duel, but the duelist leveling system does add a new wrinkle to the gameplay.

With the additional features, cleaner graphics, and slick $49.99 price, it makes the perfect stocking stuffer this holiday season.

Has some appeal, and it certainly has a lot of action, even if locked into a mixed bag of mythical overlays, and linear paths through the world. The graphical elements also vary from the very good to the average.

Good, and in some ways great, but it's too realistic to be true to the series. These new elements shouldn't be scrapped for the next edition, just revised.

With its gorgeous visuals and amazing sound, the game brilliantly brings the film and Tolkien's vision to life.

Takes a step in the wrong direction by trying to take the popular card game and turn it into a turn based style RPG kind of format.

The interactive battles are nothing short of being an astonishing work of art. They'll take your breath away, both in how the game is played and how it looks.

Blends all the things we love about the Grand Theft Auto series and blockbuster Hollywood action films to bring us a most riveting and highly entertaining hybrid action fans will love.

Your enjoyment of the game is going to be tied directly to whether you’re a fan of the show or not, it is a solid platformer, that does an admirable job of conveying the feel and look of the show.

A good collection in terms of quality, and they are all easily accessible and easy to learn.

Delivers its own brand of addictive free-roaming fun that’s just too clever and entertaining to put down. You’ll spend hours just going through the massive environments looking for crimes to solve and mayhem to cause yourself.

Offers a little something for everyone, from sweet gun fights to insane driving to killer fist fights. If you grow tired of missions, you won’t get bored by just driving around looking for crimes to solve.

Controls make players suffer, with no customization to speak of. It's too hard to rotate your character, and the lack of a strafe is very unfortunate.

For you WWII strategy fans, this is a fun title (even with some issues) and will provide some good enjoyment, fun, and replayability. For fans of games like … you guessed it … "G.I. Combat," you should enjoy this title as well.

This is not an action-packed title, which will keep players on the edge of their seats, but it is a complete railroad experience. From designing routes to the intricacies of guiding a monster steam locomotive down the tracks, this title is on schedule to provide a solid simulation-gaming experience.

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.

Like a sponge that absorbs hours of your time, SpongeBob SquarePants: Battle for Bikini Bottom will keep young gamers very occupied. By kids' standards I'm "old," but that didn't stop me from loving this game.

An adventure game that clearly focuses it's appeal on the 5 to 9 year old market, but for those of us that must sit and play games with our children it does have some redeeming qualities.

If you are looking for a game that has infinite replay value then look no further than this game!

Highly recommended for the Morrowind fanatic who simply must beat and do everything.

A good family title as there is no violence and the cars never blow up or cause the driver any harm. Perfect for the young hot wheel lover on your holiday list.

I can't tell you how exciting it is to see a well-crafted console game for children that is designed to be easy to play, but at the same time offers enough variety, levels and challenges to never be boring.

The combat style was a neat addition, as was the ability to customize many aspects of your plane including the looks, but overall the sim style of gameplay just made the actual racing piece feel a little too slow.

During some of the battles it’s hard not to get emotional since some of the writing and voice acting is so well done.

Surprisingly a solid FPS game, offering simplistic controls and a fun gameplay environment.

It's a good game, but it's more of an expansion and a variation of the other, more innovative spy games that are out there.

Voice recognition, individual career mode, and create a dunk put NBA Shootout on the right path. Improving the player and referee AI will take the journey further.

While the overall style of the game is similar to what has been done before, the uniqueness of the driving skills, spurred by the vehicles, adds an interesting element that racing fans might enjoy.

Retains the gameplay of the original that makes it enjoyable, but it just seems to be getting a little past it’s time for not only the gameplay, but the graphics as well.

It is a fair attempt at a racing game, but doesn't really have enough oomph to make it over the hill with many discriminating gamers.

Unfortunately, SWAT: Global Strike Team doesn’t quite capture the true essence of the tactical squad-based action genre in ways other games before it does.

May not be long on unique game play, but it does have incredible depth and an intriguing immersive story.

Just realize you absolutely must use a gamepad and you will have a lot of fun.

The type of game that you know you should find fault with, because the enemy is not real bright, but it is so much fun to go through the levels, solving the puzzles and completing your objectives while liquidating all opposition.

The controls are easy to figure out, and the tutorials not only help you learn how to play but also unlock magic collecting cards to unlock secrets within the game. The AI is tough, even at the get go, but the game remains fun nonetheless.

A good follow up to an original RPG. Here's hoping Bethesda does "Gothic III" and fixes the inventory shortcomings.

MMORPG fans should find a deep game with a versatile job system and an detailed universe, and open-minded Final Fantasy fans should enjoy the Final Fantasy nuances and great multiplayer gameplay.

Consider this, you can play the game almost anyway you wish, with strict rules or with the attitude. This is a game that is highly entertaining to play and watch.

"Metal Gear Solid" fans will dig this one, but don't forget that kill.switch is primarily a shooter. It's all about the thrill of the kill, not the peak of the sneak.

Massive Assault’s gameplay is simple to understand, difficult to conquer, and most importantly, very addictive. The action is fast and intense, which makes the game feel like an RTS at certain times.

The new Magic Town, host of object additions, and backward compatibility with previous expansion packs ensures that fans will stay busy until The Sims 2 is released in a few months.

Mythic not only added some cool new visual upgrades with ToA, but also added a great looking and deep expansion that adds hours and hours of gameplay to one of the most addictive MMORPG’s to begin with. If you are a DAoC player ... go pick this up as soon as possible.

It's almost too sad to mention, the game's controls just aren't very sharp, muddied targeting and apparently the slowest agent, ever, make this game just no fun to control. First person shooters are a genre that has a massive amount of followers, why make your game so poorly controlled?

Taken as a whole, this game offers fun, engrossing gameplay in the action levels, but getting from one level to the next is a hassle because of the added story mode.

One of the best side-scrollers of the season. It moves at a quick, mostly-steady pace that never causes boredom.

While the storytelling and gameplay are a bit on the slow and awkwardly paced side, Gladius can be a pretty deep and engaging tactical RPG.

The eye candy is wonderful and the physical dynamics are, for the most part, very realistic and - at times - downright amazing.

While the game is great as a single player experience, this one was meant to be played with a group of friends who enjoy a marathon of good old-fashioned slaughter.

A solid title. This is the Tony Hawk of snowboarding; the tricks are huge, the musical score is unique and solid, and the graphics are extremely well done. This title has ‘steez."

There are some extremely difficult missions to complete, but the reward and satisfaction is made even more sweet when accomplished. I loved the feeling of being in a Viper, but some of the views were less than clear.

This game sparkles because of the Offensive Cover System and animations, otherwise it is a straightforward shooter that sets up with some pretty simple and standard missions.

One of the best strategic turn-based RPGs out there, and its length (40 hours?) makes its value skyrocket. If you’ve always been interested in testing out the turn-based RPG market, Gladius would be a great starting point.

If the controls weren't stiff, and if the combo system wasn't so generic, I probably would have loved this game.

I was extremely surprised when I found out that there are over 70 songs in this game. Each year Neversoft crams more and more songs in their games, and it is amazing! The sound effects are also top notch.

Bar none, the best WWE wrestling game of the series and one that will leave fans more than satisfied.

My biggest gripe is why am I paying 25 bucks or so for an expansion for a game that was just released about 6 months ago AND that I pay a monthly fee for that was promised to have weapons and things added anyway.

Frogwares has put together an adventure that offers a fun story plot, engaging puzzles and interesting dialogue. The execution is a little rough in parts, with the awkward movement cursor, the sudden appearance of actions that couldn't be accomplished before, and the whole glove thing, but these don't take away much from the overall game experience.

The isometric view gives the game a closer-to-3D feel than any other game on the GBA. Even "Banjo-Kazooie," which used a similar gameplay technique, is not as effective at pulling it off as Spyro is.

Rigid combat. limited game control, and other below average parts in the game just doesn't cut it.

Worth its weight in gold alone due to the ability for people to move their MP3s, JPEGs, or MP3s to the Xbox and add them to the soundtrack collection. This is a nice addition to your Xbox and can provide some interesting entertainment at parties.

Tony Hawk novices will be happily overwhelmed, while Tony Hawk masters will enjoy taking the game even further.

With its great innovations, high level of polish, and great level design and objectives - not to mention the load of customization options - I simply couldn't put it down.

The beat-'em-genre is great when done correctly. I wish it would get more exposure because it has been years since I've played a game of this kind.

Playing the included pre-made RPG is simple, but creating your own is a daunting task that most will probably give up on before their vision comes to fruition.

This is the best party game I've ever played. It's accessible to everyone. You don't even have to pick up a controller.

Playing Railroad Tycoon 3 was a breath of fresh air compared to other simulation games. The easy to use interface, excellent graphics, quality music, and wonderful gameplay adds up to an impressive gaming package.

All action as the gameplay is fast and intense. The controls are great; the gameplay fluidly switches from land-based mech combat to airborne fighting without a single hiccup to the flow. However, the mission structure can get a little repetitive before too long.

Features a fantastic franchise mode and a completely different 24/7 mode, making this game the two best basketball games available in one neat package.

Control was my biggest issue throughout the game. If the interface was fine tuned a bit and made a little easier to use, The Great Escape could have been a blast to play.

Castlevania: Lament of Innocence will make gamers cry tears of joy. It's a lovable, enjoyable game that, while not quite perfect, is clearly a classic. It's almost as good as Aria of Sorrow.

This focused approach allows the game to present more of a story-driven environment that is effectively dramatic in its mostly factual portrayal of historical events.

Even though TMNT was a huge disappointment for me I could see this being a good game for kids, but for more experienced gamers it’s just too boring and uneventful.

There is a great game here underneath the AI problems, bug issues and control problems.

A masterpiece.

Linear, linear, linear - but action, action, action.

A decent game that offers a good diversion for horror fans, but not much of a memorable experience as it covers familiar gaming territory that has already been done before.

This is a rehash, and while fine, it does not stand out. There are several miscues along the way, all of which results in a turnover, speaking in basketball terms.

Whether you've taken the journey before or have yet to play this unforgettable classic, you can't stop yourself from being consumed.

Plays like a dream! The controller fits this game perfectly, all the buttons are used, and they are conveniently located so players will be able to use them with the utmost accuracy. While flying the planes it feels like they are moving through the air like a hot knife cutting through butter, the gameplay is that smooth.

The dual control stick gameplay is an interesting twist on traditional methods of control, but after the novelty wears off so too will your patience for its overly simplistic nature.

Extremely fun. The gameplay is as good as snowboarding games come.

While there is nothing that compelling about it, it's a decent enough diversion into light strategy, and may fit the bill for someone looking for a strategy game that focuses on American history.

A worthy addition for anyone looking for a solid mystery/horror game. The interesting story line, easy to use control system, and detail graphics makes the game stand out.