It does a lot of things right and tells a pretty good story, and if you’ve been a genre fan since the early 90s then it’ll definitely bring back great memories. Still, Black Sigil is frustrating in many ways, and if you aren’t familiar with the games it takes inspiration from then you probably won’t find much to enjoy here.

This is a decent game idea that fails on several fronts. The gameplay is reflexive but the window to hit the notes is small and the frame rate stutters compound the difficulty of nailing the action.

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.

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.

Animations and the Tackle Alley mini-game aside, Backbreaker doesn't have much to offer fans of the sport. It's worth a rental, if only to see what other developers can do with the genre.

Commandos: Strike Force lacks the forcefulness of its predecessors and of other first-person shooters. It’s cool to see a franchise try new things, but the finished product doesn’t live up to the standards of the series.

Except for running through on two harder difficulties, there is little reason to play beyond the initial 20 minutes.

Falls far below expectations.

This game just misses the mark of its target audience, due to the frustrating moments caused by the too sensitive controls and other logistic problems.

While there could be improvements in the platforming elements, and more originality in some of the mini-games, overall this is a lot of fun for kids, which is the point. And, there is definitely a lot of replay value, which is always a consideration for families.

On one hand the controls are a testament to what can be done with the DS; on the other, they also prove that not every franchise should be wholly touch-based.

It does a good job of capturing the style of the movie while transporting the main character to a new place with new companions. While you don't need to have seen the movie to play this game I’m sure it will enhance your experience.

Younger players may like the simplistic style of play (those who missed the heyday of classic arcade games on big machines that ate quarters like candy), but older game players should shy away from this title.

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.

Hands down the most entertaining boxing title currently out for the GBA. Unfortunately there are a few too many minor issues that ultimately keep this title from being an instant classic along the same lines of it’s predecessors.

While destroying and smashing things in a non-bloody way is always fun to do, this game doesn't offer much to keep players' attention in the long run.

Truth be told, if you are a diehard Worms fan, there is a lot of content here: character and weapon customization, local and online multiplayer, 30 campaign and puzzle stages, and core Worms gameplay essentially untouched, just how you like it. But I've never found the franchise to be more than a gimmick repeated ad nauseum, and the lack of innovation and unwillingness to take meaningful chances with the all-too-familiar formula makes this a mediocre experience before it even starts.

One look at the game in motion and it's painfully obvious that Front Mission Evolved couldn't be more outdated if it tried. The textures are atrocious and loading screens will test the patience of the most stalwart gamers.

When APB works, it's simply bliss. Sadly, more often than not, it doesn't.

It's a simple, Ford-glorifying collection of racing adventure. It could be better in a lot of ways. There are a lot of faults to this game, but in all it's very playable and does provide some genuine fun.

Just like the show, Jackass: the Game is a guilty pleasure. It’s sophomoric, lowest-common-denominator entertainment to be sure, but that doesn’t keep it from being fun.

The camera views are awful, and Taz many times will end up getting into a corner where the view is totally blocked. There are buttons to toggle the camera view, but this is awkward to do while running, and it often just spins the camera around in a 180 degree arc.

For a game that retails for around 40 bucks, I would be hard pressed to spend ten.

It’s not revolutionary, nor is it total garbage, but it is hard.

If you are looking for a story driven classic adventure with memorable characterizations I’d suggest looking elsewhere.

The physical dynamics are very good, the ballparks look terrific, the play-by-play is superb and the game plays very well.

Specifically for Evil Dead fans. Aside from Ash, the game doesn’t have a lot to offer hardcore gamers.

There's ultimately no real purpose to this game's existence, but if you get stuck with it for Christmas, you could certainly do worse for an evening or weekend.

Carjacking is quick and fun, at least the first few times. After the first few missions, things feel awfully repetitive.

The game will provide a good deal of fun for younger fans of the film, even though older kids may not find it to be as entertaining.

Without apology, this is a good game that most any sim player should enjoy very much. Enlight deserves praise for not wasting time making the game look a certain way — and neglecting good game play.

There are instances where the game is genuinely fun, and some of the boss battles are nicely challenging but its weak spots are too numerous to ignore. You can go ahead and skip this one.

The enjoyment dies out after about two or three more missions though, and the game becomes repetitive all the way up until the end.

Even though the combat is fairly effective this game remains way too straightforward and monotonous for the average gamer.

Aliens in the Attic is built from an established blueprint, but it dilutes its best elements to the point of sterility. Young children may enjoy it, but if you’re old enough to walk to school, this game won’t do enough to keep your interest.

The implementation of a few new features just might be enough for fans of the original Outbreak to warrant a purchase, but if you like your gameplay to be slightly more evolved than your brain-dead enemies, you’ll find little satisfaction from playing this game.

The game isn’t half bad, but it really becomes quite tedious after a certain amount of time.

Spider-Man: Friend or Foe for the PSP is not a bad game for younger gamers but it does lack variety and challenging enemies to fight.

While the game’s story mode doesn’t make a big impression, the solid fighting mechanics and controls make this a fighting game that’s well worth a look.

While the development team's intentions were good, the actual gameplay and presentation just don't do enough, outside of PlayStation Move support.

A mediocre attempt at furthering a genre that has almost completely stalled in its progress. Thankfully, fans of the genre will continue to feel right at home with Dark Kingdoms, but they will have to suffer through some annoying anomalies to fully enjoy it.

Not for everyone. Way of the Samurai 3 is positively different from other sword fighters, but its RPG elements might be too much for some players to bear, even those wanting to experience the combat.

Some things were executed nicely, such as illuminating the personalities of each Jackass character and molding them perfectly into video-game form. While other things fell short of the launch ramp, namely the poor length of the game and the quick repetition of concepts within different stunts.

It may not be as sleek as some of the other racing games on the market, but is has certainly carved out its own place of individuality among the others, which is not an easy task as all gamers know.

Raises the bar as to what can be expected from an educational title, but offers little in the realm of entertainment.

An interesting debut, but one that falls prey to weak production and more repetition than a Ramones album.

This is a cute little game that offers up some enjoyment and some interesting gameplay ideas, but the overall story and lack of gameplay options or variation just make it drone (no pun intended) on without too much to look forward to.

The game looks good, and there has been a lot of thought placed in the amount of design options. However, there just isn't a lot of personality to make it stand out from the rest of the pack.

The entire control scheme hampers any fun that this game would have been, and is very disappointing!

Overall, there are no redeeming values to Blade Kitten. It wasn't charming, witty, well thought out or exciting.

Anyone young enough to appreciate the simple puzzles and kiddy license will be turned off by the high frustration level. Anyone old enough to withstand the high frustration level will be turned off by the simple puzzles and kiddy license. For hardcore fans of the show or the genre only.

Merely just a so-so experience that has its share of good and not-so good moments.

The Lord of the Rings: Aragorn's Quest doesn't have any glaring issues that could be considered problematic. Rather, the breezy story, irrelevant quests, and carefree combat fail to inspire any sense of wonder or excitement. Surely, Tolkien deserves better.

MySims Kingdom doesn’t do anything objectionably wrong, but neither does it provide any new hook compelling enough to justify a $30 purchase.

I was quickly disappointed when I found out that all those cool combos I had seen were executed by a single press of the button. I wanted the actual combat to be that exciting, but it wasn’t.

It is not for the new player to the strategic gaming genre. It will likely provide a challenge to veterans due to its frenetic pacing. The game has depth, but hurries through it rather than allowing players to savor the experience.

Sounds simple, and, at first, it seems so, but this game can turn on a dime. What seems like certain victory, or defeat, can be reversed in a second.

Recommended for children and adults who love humor, Shaun the Sheep is an appealing title that’ll hold your attention for a few weeks of your time.

Cars Race O' Rama had some nice new additions, but in the end just wasn't as fun as racing in Lightning McQueen's world should be.

An average arcade demolition game that does have a good range of features but suffers from game play that is basically the same thing over and over.

The bosses are great and the story is wonderful. But you may only feel the need to play through this game twice, and it’ll barely take two hours on the first – much less on the second.

This is a game that will probably appeal just to the core Code Lyoko fan-base. From a gaming standpoint, however, this game is near the bottom.

At times it’s charming, but for the most part, it was just aggravating to experience such monotony.

Exhilarating. Exasperating. Joyous. Torturous. Assassin’s Creed: Altair’s Chronicles is a lot of things. Perfection isn’t one of them.

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.

There aren’t any extra bells or whistles, but true fishing fans don’t need fancy. We are enjoying it, and the price is right at $30. I can truthfully say that we’ve had more fun with this game than with some more detailed and more expensive games.

Addictive and compelling are not words that would be used to describe the gameplay.

Song of the Ocean is by far the best game in The Legend of Heroes trilogy despite the fact that this one plays it safe by adding every RPG cliché in the book. Yet even without an ounce of originality or a particularly moving story, this one outdoes the first two chapters in almost every way.

The action isn’t quite as fulfilling or diverse as one might expect.

Take "Braveheart," add clerics and magical effects, and you have a semi-nonfictional RTS title with good replayability.

This is a niche game and one for those who are a huge fan of this type of game.

Madagascar 2: Escape 2 Africa feels like a never ending assault on the gameplay senses. The game has you constantly moving from one game to another as the story keeps progressing. While the variety of the gameplay is great the actual game itself doesn’t offer anything truly innovative or spectacular. Yet for those that crave variety Madagascar 2 might just be the game for you.

While not an entirely bad game, Street Hoops misses the mark completely and doesn’t fully capture the passion of an authentic street game.

While this program might not be as intense as "Halo," it will be a definite delight for Star Wars fans, and should even satisfy those who are RPG fans.

Unless you're a big fan of Samurai Showdown, be careful with this one. Even if you love 2D fighting games, this one is not like Street Fighter or Guilty Gear.

A poorly designed main game surrounded on all sides by high quality elements. Unfortunately, the strengths of the latter in no way make up for the shortcomings of the former.

While its interesting story ties in with the upcoming Splinter Cell: Double Agent for the major consoles, an interesting plot just isn’t enough to distract us from the poor visuals, atrocious controls and long load times.

Massive and daunting easily describe this game. Lost Empire: Immortal is not a game for the first-time turn-based strategy gamer, but rather for that niche that wants to micro-manage every nuance of a society and slowly (sometimes it feels agonizingly slow) build up to a point where you truly are the power in the universe.

A flawed experience from start to finish, Ghost Recon 2 on the PS2 has its share of really good action-packed moments, but its glitches are just too hard to ignore.

The good story, nice graphics and solid gameplay will keep you going for some time. However the questionable AI and “same old, same old” feel might keep some gamers away.

With lengthy single-player modes and an excellent multiplayer mode there is little to complain about in this department but you’ll wish there was more excitement to the dull combat.

Only die-hard war fans will find small satisfaction from playing this title, and you might as well just rent it.

It does not fail and has several bright spots, there is some issues with how it looks and the gameplay can become monotonous, not a bad attempt though.

Fun, challenging and addictive.

What happened? The previous games in the Tenchu series were really good, but the developers of this game really dropped the ball.

If you love playing tabletop-strategy board games, or strategy games in general then you will love Diplomacy. It offers hours upon hours of gameplay that will keep you entertained for months to come.

Adventures To Go! is a great idea brought down by a sloppy execution.

At one time, I was overly excited for Bladestorm: The Hundred Years’ War due to the strategy elements, but in the end it’s the strategy portions that bothered me most.

If you love FPS you should definitely give this one a try!

This is just a clone, but one that is done well-enough.

Average/below average across the board, with no real elements to keep gamers interested after a few levels.

Rogue Agent had all the makings of a genuinely stellar first-person shooter but it followed in the same footsteps of the disappointing console version.

Overlord Minions for the DS has all the right ingredients that make up an instant puzzle/strategy game classic but its problems hold it back considerably. Had the touch-screen controls actually worked better, this would have been a real Must Have DS game worth the money.

It's not as much fun as the TV show, but there is some fun to be had in this title.

Developer Gamelion has crafted something special here, combining fun platforming with physics-based mechanics and a good sense of humor that touches on modern internet culture and pure randomness. It's a shame there's not more content in this package.

Not as fun as previous Megaman titles. It feels like a rushed product that was not ready to be in the hands of gamers.

The lineup of Marvel characters is pretty impressive but does nothing to save Rise of the Imperfects from the problematic gameplay issues.

The story isn’t worth a second of your time. A crappy story makes for a crappy RPG. Artistically Square Enix is on par with their top titles ("Final Fantasy," "Parasite Eve" and "Xenogears" excluded – they're still the best). But no matter what I do I can't get past the story.