While adults might become aggravated by obvious control and camera view issues, the kids find The Grinch very appealing.

The Simpsons Road Rage for GBA is annoying, jumbled and (if he were dead!!) would make Matt Groenig roll in his grave.

From the very beginning, the controls will hinder gamers enough that it becomes frustratingly annoying. And while the fast-paced action sequences are welcome additions, there aren’t enough to hold a gamer’s interest.

All mash and no potato, Samurai Warriors 2: Empires is a bland button-masher with a side of strategy.

A likeable, challenging and entertaining portable action game that has its share of problems but is fun enough for young Spidey fans to enjoy.

A very half-baked game that is very repetitive and becomes boring to play. The only fun this game offers is destroying everything in sight, but that gets old after a while.

Ash is a great character and this is one of the better $19.99 games out there but without Bruce being on board the way he needs to be, the game is sorely lacking that special something.

The link-cable support and team-based combat is very cool but the lackluster gameplay, generic enemies, and repetitive button mashing relegate this title to middle-of-the-road.

While the designers of this game evidently took a lot of time on it as evidenced by the rich details, the gameplay itself just isn't very fun.

DIRT 2 is a fun and gripping, highly worthwhile racing game.

Sadly while it is an interesting concept, Virtua Quest just doesn't have all the right moves to make this as enjoyable as the fighting games that inspired this title.

Circle of Doom represents a different path from the rest of the series, but without the strategy elements that made the original games so fun, this entry feels like a repetitive button-masher more than a standout entry to the KUF franchise.

Sadly, for returning fans there is very little here that is worth a purchase seeing as the rest feels like a rehash of the first game.

The game wants to be an all-out action extravaganza, when in reality the end product is full of technical issues and poor gameplay.

The animation is solid, the environmental graphics are superb, and the designers have done an excellent job of translating the feel of Olympic competition to the GBA.

I didn't expect a remake, but these are some bad-looking games. I mean it – compare 'em to the games of their era and you'll discover that graphic quality has been an issue from the beginning.

A platform game that just passes muster, which is still better then the Iron Man and Hulk titles.

Very linear. You will not be able to progress until something is collected or someone is questioned.

The flight controls, overall, on the keyboard were solid enough, but as I’ve stated a few times before, the game may just not be challenging enough for flight veterans.

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

Touch Mechanic doesn’t try to create a revolutionary gameplay experience. Instead it treads in a wading pool that isn’t too deep for anyone to feel worried. If you’re a car buff and wanted a customization/repair car game then Touch Mechanic will be your game. You’ll have probably just enough elements to keep you playing all the way until the end.

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.

Is it perfect? No. But it does a good job of capturing the magic of one of Saturday morning cartoons most beloved characters.

Once all the items are round, there isn’t any point to replay the levels. Parents may want to pass on this one.

The biggest frustration with Reign of Fire is the controls themselves, which are cumbersome in either setting and don’t work too well in a fast paced action title.

The use of some power-ups makes the task slightly easier, but this game is challenging.

Drome Racers does little to encourage the player to return.

Once you understand the game and commands it’s not too terrible, but the learning curve is really steep. You really need a lot of time to fully grasp this title especially if you are not a die-hard military RTS fan.

Luke was a Chosen One. Neo was a Chosen One. Woody and Buzz Lightyear – even they are Chosen Ones. This game, however, is not.

This game is a great value and can be a lot of fun-- online or at home. It's hard to mess up this genre as long as the controls are decent-- which they are.

This is almost a case of “what could have been.” While the game itself isn’t a bad game, per se, it’s not a very good game, either. There just isn’t enough content.

Even after you've succeeded in mastering the ridiculous controls, the game never really feels like a racing game should.

A fun and addictive game that people who enjoy tabletop games like Risk will no doubt get a kick out of and will more than likely sink multiple hours of their life into.

Seems like a bit of a retread on a few of the expansion elements, but does, marginally, expand the game.

It's a simpler fighting game, but I think that the UFC followers will really get into it. The cheap price doesn't hurt either.

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.

Iron Man 2 is not a bad DS game, it's just not a terribly good one. The controls can be frustrating, and the whole experience becomes far too repetitious as you go along.

I'm completely turned off by a game that doesn't suck. The controls are solely to blame for that. They stink.

Though flawed, Flower, Sun and Rain offers perhaps more than one would expect from a game certain to be remembered as Suda's rookie effort. The story is shockingly original and fearless, and the game's style is irrefutably Suda. It's just a shame there isn't much of a game beneath all the ideas.

A certain type of person will fall in love with this game; others will hate it completely.

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

It doesn’t bring anything new to gameplay, but considering DA:O’s battle system was already pretty darn good, no one can fault them for not trying anything new.

If you overlook a few key areas you might find a game that offers something a little different than the standard turn-based strategy game.

The problem is that levels themselves are just so poorly designed that there is no real appeal to them and they lack the certain charm as seen in games like "Aggressive Inline" or "Dave Mirra BMX 2."

While there isn’t anything really new or different, the overall package is fun and is a good choice for family fun.

My enjoyment quickly turned into boredom as I restarted at a certain save point over and over again, due to my "scare" power meter running out every time a ghost ran over me after escaping from my attempted Tome catching.

Fans of Sonic and the Secret Rings may want to rent Black Knight to experience the speedy, roller coaster-inspired stages. But most players will be disappointed, frustrated and frequently annoyed by stage interruptions and other gameplay elements that should not exist.

Graphically this game looks very good, and it does play reasonably well. But the game has very little in the way of options and even at the beginning stages of racing it is hard to accrue points simply because your machine is not that good.

Slow enough for players to mistake it for a first-generation PSone game.

May leave gamers feeling a bit unfulfilled because of the lack of features and game modes.

This game is fun, addictive and fast-paced. It may not be entirely original, but it does hold its own in the world of PS driving sims.

The game does have some pretty detailed 2D graphics and nice sound, but the frustrating combat system and repetitive action make the overall presentation of the game lackluster.

The audio track, control setbacks, and average physical graphics combine to make this an average first-person shooter.

Sega took some steps in the right direction with Vancouver 2010, but the overall absence of that intangible feeling that The Olympics ignites within most people is still vividly obvious.

Battle Chip Challenge plays a lot like an electronic gambling machine; hardly interactive but fun all the same.

A fighting game that had all the makings of a truly stellar fighter but with so many flaws it manages to knock itself out before the fight even ends.

There is nothing new to add to the genre and nothing in particular stands out as being outstanding. Still Atlantis Evolution is a solid adventure game that is reminiscent of "Myst."

Frantic arcade style that’s both fun to play, yet frustrating to control at times.

The look is strong, the story is well done and has a nice consistency – even when you are surprised by a twist in the game, the sound is very nice and the game delivers in the entertainment department.

Dream Pinball 3D is closer to a nightmare than a dream.

The game can be repetitive at times, and it certainly wasn’t made for the action-hungry crowd. But if you to spend a night with the world’s most interactive museum, Battle of the Smithsonian is a fun ride.

Starts out like a raging inferno but quickly extinguishes itself rather quickly with its repetitiveness and dreadful controls.

Even at its bargain price, the game is over way too quickly and the online multiplayer brilliance of past Rainbow Six games is a flawed experience in this game.

DW: Gundam 2 isn't the game-changing sequel it should have been, nor is it as big of a step forward as the first DW: Gundam was two years ago.

Chaotic Conflicts isn't a perfect game. Realistically, it would be hard to even call it a great game. But those who want some simple tower defense gameplay need look no further. Chaotic Conflicts is a competent title despite its flaws, and there's a lot of fun to be had here.

The gameplay is still repetitive and uninspired, the graphics still weak and the storyline still overly cheesy.

Nice graphics and solid sound, but the general gameplay and linear nature of the game make this a mindless, linear run-and-gun experience.

Hardly worth a second glance, Ghost Recon 2 for the GameCube is just not a worthwhile game. Go for the Xbox version, and don't look back.

Limited and gets old, fast. Yes, it is some great fun when you first begin (who doesn't want to scare people half to death for shock value??!!), but it gets old too quick.

Die-hard Lost fans should rent it, finish it for the ending, and be done with it.

A game that should have been improved or upgraded for the PC. It wasn’t. If anything, the console version is much better and more fluid than the PC version.

In all, it’s going to please a young gamer, which is the point. I fear that the lack of replay value will not keep them coming back for more, which is a shame.

If the game was a little bit harder, longer, and just better overall this would have been one of the best movie to game conversions in a while.

Quantum of Solace contains a number of exciting moments straight from the new 007 film but on the Nintendo Wii the controls are just far too sluggish to make this a fun alternative version.

If you love Nick cartoons and you have a friend with the game, you will probably love this game. However, if you’re like me and have fond memories of Nickelodeon shows long gone, and detest the button-mashing formula, then you will probably not enjoy this game.

Sorry, Digi-fans, but this one is a weekend rental.

Not a bad title, though a bit on the repetitious side. The game does have some personality and the combat can involve a bit of strategy.

Cars is an incredibly boring, sometimes frustrating, waste of a good DS cartridge. Do your kid a favor and buy them Mario Kart DS instead. They may scream and holler a bit, but after they compare it to their friend’s copy of Cars they will thank you.

Ghost Rider tries to be many things, and ends up missing the boat on what it was that made the comic book so good in the first place.

There are still a ton of controls in the newest version of the Battlecruiser series … but 3000 AD has done a good job in making them a little more accessible for things that you will do most often during the game.

The gameplay really clicks (for the most part), the presentation is true to the sport, and there are more than enough matches and modes to keep you busy when not detailing your luchador. It has a long way to go to catch WWE Smackdown vs. Raw, but here's hoping that Lucha Libre AAA expands even further with future installments.

A poorly translated movie-to-game title that offers very little in challenging levels and what little fun there is here is not nearly enough.

It’s one of the most repetitive games I have ever played. It is one of the shortest DS titles available.

The age appeal is very young and thus a bit limited. The game gives the impression that teens might be interested, with the High School Musical songs, but the appeal was below the interest level of a 14-year old teen girl. Still, the production values are solid and younger singers may enjoy this game.

Anyone who thoroughly enjoyed "Yoshi’s Touch & Go" will find Rainbow Islands Revolution to be a worthy title in the vein of that game. The rest of us are left with an island that’s a little too monotonous to hold our interest.

While far from perfect, this game perfectly captures the mood and delivers a great adaptation of Dan Brown’s bestseller novel.

Retains the feeling of the film, and should be worth a look if you are a hardcore Steve McQueen fan or a fan of the movie looking for some nostalgia. However, the gameplay doesn’t have enough going for it to warrant a purchase from someone hoping for a deep stealth action title.

The graphics didn’t push the PS2 hardware and reminded me of a Dreamcast game instead of a PS2 game. The story mode will have you confused and might even bring on a headache.

While the single-player game is fun, the multiplayer cooperative quests are where it really is entertaining.

Button-mashing is strictly generic and offers nothing new for next-gen gamers. The attempts at quick-time events fall flat.

Clearly the license in which it is derived from is a complex and engaging one, but maybe there was just too much bitten off here.

X-Blades may prove a pleasant enough distraction for hack-and-slash gamers thirsty for something new. Repetitive gameplay and bland design keep it from becoming anything outstandingly great.

FaceBreaker’s gameplay is pretty simple, meaning that gamers of all types will be able to get into the game and feel comfortable with the controls very quickly. However, the overall experience does feel a bit shallow and might not hold your interest for very long.

This game is in the right direction with great style and production values, but ultimately the mini-games are too few and the game mechanics are severely under par – Your reflex should be to save your money.

Easy to control and jump into, the game itself suffers from missions schemes that are not out of the ordinary. The missions are of the ‘been-there-done-that’ variety.

If you enjoy blowing stuff up and pretending to be in Hong Kong-style action movie then Dead to Rights: Reckoning is your game.

This is one of those rare games that keeps you so involved that hours go by in seemingly minutes.

The levels are simple, but there is enough challenge to keep you interested, though older gamers may finish it too easily.