At World's End could have been a better game, but the repetition in battle, lack of character monologue, and its “been there, done that” gaming approach really hold this game back from being something special.

A technically weak port on the PS2, Size Matters is best left on the PSP.

An extremely short and derivative game that tries very hard to emulate God of War, but fails to be as compelling or nearly as fun to play.

The game-play potentially could have been very good, if it wasn't for the clumsy design. The bad collision is just bad programming, and should not have made it to the finished product.

It's subtle, yet dynamic.

This may be amusing to a casual gamer, or even a beginner. Replay value is negative zero.

Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa’s lighthearted feel and basic gameplay should appeal to younger audiences and fans of the film, but the repetitive nature and lack of challenge will likely turn everyone else off.

The fighting was fun but only to a point. After the endless battles with little variation even the fighting became tedious. Once that happened it was merely a matter of waiting for the game to end. Fortunately it was not a long wait. The game is ridiculously short.

The gameplay is adequately fun, but could have been better if the stylus possessed a greater touch sensitivity.

This is a good purchase for the Dragon’s Lair fan, especially if you have a high-def monitor or have your PC hooked to the HDTV, but it is what it is … the classic version of Dragon’s Lair, which may or may provide a lot of fun for you, depending on how big a fan you are.

Blasting holes through soldiers is great, but everything else falls short.

Marvel Super Hero Squad has a number of fun moments that work on the PSP but missing co-op and a few gameplay issues make this game a miss. That said, however, young gamers would still have a blast taking their favorite Marvel character through this decent action game. Do consider this a rental for fans of the show.

This title is too conventional for its own good. Ultimately, there’s no compelling real reason to pick this one up, unless you just have to have another fix of the vampire mythos and don’t mind gameplay that can feel more like drudgery than fun.

Justice League Heroes for the DS lacks intense battles and super heroics of the console version but at least it gives us a game with a lot of cool characters and a lot to unlock.

Scavenger hunts, space battles, joyrides through town – it's all here, and very little of it works. If you were to play each and every stage independently it might be Ok, but it's hard to get past the repetition that develops within each stage type.

This is a game that does not translate well to the tiny screen of the GBA, simply because shortcuts had to be made graphically that took out a big reason to play the Backyard titles – personality.

You cannot add cards to your deck without winning them in a long series of duels, so it wouldn't even be useful for trying to run tournaments, other than having people bring their decks on a memory card.

Nier is a missed opportunity. There are moments when the storytelling shines, but those are few and far between in a pretty drab quest-laden game with boring missions and fetch quests.

Takeda 2’s ho-hum approach to the genre (both aesthetically and in terms of gameplay) make it a title that is hard to recommend given that there are much stronger games out there.

Super Contra should only be downloaded by the most experience arcade players. Its difficulty will make the learning curve too high for novice players giving it a run-through for the first time.

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

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

Had it not been for the frequent slowdown and the “iffy” driving sequences this game could have scored an 8 easily, making it one of the better entries on the GBA.

I do think Dead Rising 2: Case Zero has actually done more harm than good because after playing through this DLC, it's safe to say that many will leave with a sour look on their face and may question the purchase of Dead Rising 2 next month.

This game was made for a specific group of hardcore race fans who will dig the hour-long races and in depth customization. Mainstream race fans will be disappointed.

The control scheme and presentation makes the game very boring to play after only a short period of time, not to mention that the story mode won’t last you longer than a day.

What little fun comes in short bursts and is hindered by its awful controls and uninteresting single-player campaign mode.

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

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.

Ninja Council 4 is a hard game to recommend true fans of the spiky haired ninja even with the cool roster of characters. Unfortunately, there are a number of problems that will not fail to annoy anyone looking for a good action platform game with plenty of that awesome Jutsu.

Unfortunately by offering little to no role-playing experience and by being based on an outmoded and poorly accessed combat system PoR is anything but radiant.

We like the mini-games and additional activities, though. Hopefully the next iteration will bring improved gameplay and graphics.

The thrill is minute with more experienced players, but might keep young gamers enthralled much longer.

Chicken Hunter may be a pastime for kids, but without any depth attached, not much time will pass before they're reaching for something else.

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

Sega and Rebellion don’t offer much of a unique experience to attract gamers who have been up to their eyeballs in video games since the holidays.

Sluggish controls, load times and some balance issues create a game atmosphere that moves from the possibility of entertaining to frustrating rather quickly.

This is a niche game that might appeal to fans of the sport but will leave others feeling very underwhelmed.

The plot is clever but the game seems to miss the mark when it comes to production value, I think with some better dialogue and voice work we may have had a sleeper hit.

There's not much more to say. Pass on this one unless you are the most hardcore of RPG players. Even then stop and reassess if you're really sure about this. Maybe go for a walk and clear your head. If you're still determined, have at it. You are one of the special few.

The game lacks any of the extra touches that make something special, especially a Trek game. The game does succeed in the basics. Its playable, the graphics are adequate.

Dark Void can be summed up in just six words: so much potential, so much disappointment.

Air Conflicts could have been a great flight-combat sim seeing as all the right elements are present but there are way too many obstacles that make flying these unfriendly skies too boring. Plagued with a number of frustrating problems, this is a game that fans of the genre should skip.

While the dialogue was humorous, albeit annoying at times, it doesn't catapult the title into the area of a worthy recommendation. So, with that being said, I have to say, Comic Jumper is a letdown.

Slow and monotonous.

Not one videogame fan I know disliked GoldenEye on the N64. Unfortunately this version of the classic title was a big disappointment.

Even among adults, the game is certainly a test of patience and perseverance. Create isn't exactly what it calls itself, but it will get the job done for puzzle-heads looking for a quick fix.

There is not much replay here, and it is almost a chore to want to succeed.

Solid game but the lack of a competition keeps the excitement factor pretty low.

It doesn’t even have those pop-out-and-say-boo moments that the first two Resident Evil games were famous for. That, combined with clunky gameplay and lame monsters, make for one obscure game.

Buy this game for your younger Battlebot fan or if you are REALLY into the program. If not, you may just want to save some money and watch it on cable instead.

CTU : Marine Sharpshooter got more enjoyable the more you played and got used to the little issues, but it unfortunately just had way too many quirks to put it up higher on the list.

You can't make a choppy action/adventure, darken the imagery, add a less childish lead character, and expect players to come running.

Each level just feels like the last level.

Not for everyone. There may be players out there who will think this game was made for them, but as a fan of RPGs and select party games, it's hard to tell who those players might be.

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

Far from the grandest of racing experiences, Baja doesn't achieve a new level of depth or excitement, nor can it compete with the existing batch of off-road racers.

All the things we look for and love about war games is not present in Shellshock: Nam ’67 and that includes the realism of the war itself.

Square Enix has their attention elsewhere. This is quite evident. The Last Remnant might satisfy the diehards or those looking for an RPG fix, but many people will find this game very mild and less than expected.

Until 989 finds their niche and polishes the basics, they will always be underdogs on the virtual football field.

NHL 3 on 3 Arcade can be fun in the right hands, albeit in very short bursts, but hardcore hockey fanatics aren’t likely to enjoy this simplistic title very much.

Percy Jackson might not make a splash when it comes to movie tie-in games, but fans of turn-based combat might find some redeeming qualities in this otherwise bare-bones game.

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

Because of its short gameplay, it is the consummate rental – a game that is easy to pick up and play and can be beaten in a few days. The life of a samurai warrior is simple, and so is this game.

A mediocre adventure game that may offer a few hours of enjoyment to some. Much of it is illogical or unexplained, and the voice-acting is hard to get past.

The game falls on its face where it counts the most: gameplay.

Not as fun as it could have been considering the film's fun subject matter, Open Season is a rather dull and repetitive platform game with not much going for it.

Sadly, Ghost Recon Advanced Warfighter 2 for the PSP is an interesting attempt to take the series to the portable medium but, thanks to a number of weak spots, the game lacks most of the elements that make the franchise such a joy to play.

It could be viewed as either mind-numbing or hypnotic. The game is simple enough to learn and time will flutter past as you play. Still, this is not a game that is overly complex and may not appeal to everyone.

Zombies II isn't everything that it could have been, and at $10, it isn't everything it should have been. However, it is an interesting experiment. As far as expensive novelties are concerned, this is one of the better ones.

The new game is frustrating, repetitive, and not as memorable as the first.

If you can overcome the bareness of the enemy AI, not to mention unnecessary buttocks covered with blood, and brevity of the storyline, there's fun to be had. It has to be noted though, the entertainment only lasts if you have a friend to play and share the madness with.

The gameplay, however, leaves much to be desired, mostly in terms of depth; there's just not much here to keep anyone's interest for long.

There are some thrilling moments in the game and the touch screen action is responsive enough to do justice to your Stylus yet the rest of the game will frustrate rather than entertain.

There are times when Rocket Knight shines and is reminiscent of the good ol’ days of Saturday morning cartoons. On the other end of the spectrum, it’s a shallow, one-off title that once it is completed, will fade from memory.

Not a bad game, but not a particularly good one, either.

Made Man possesses a slew of problems that would have made this Mafioso shooter an interesting action game. Interesting main character aside, the game’s controls feel jerky and the action is slowed down by the awful aiming and bad camera.

Rent it as a last resort. You can live without this game, trust me.

Death Jr. and the Science Fair of Doom is a snore-fest laden with abominable controls, physics and level/enemy design. Redeeming factors are scarce.

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

Trapt is clever, innovative, and left a lasting impression. I won't forget its accomplishments. I wish I could overlook its flaws, but the repetition is immense and the technical issues are inexcusable.

Four words: for young kids only. They’ll like the mini-games, appreciate the variety, and should enjoy the bright colors and cutesy characters.

The combat of Spyborgs is fun enough to fuel an arcade-brawler revival, but a complete lack of variety, length, and design ingenuity derails its potential like a steel-tipped boot to the jaw.

This game is an average collection of children’s mini-games. There are a few good critical thinking games, and a few fun creative ones, but the rest are mediocre. There are better edutainment games out there to get instead.

When all is said and done, the fun factor suffers from the repetition, and the game – while it fits the download concept well, and is a good arcade idea – stumbles in places that should have been shining moments. Arkadian Warriors is too much like Gauntlet, without the cleverness of the levels.

Give the dev team props for the look of the game, but detract points from the score for the repetition and lack of substantial game elements, like puzzles and story.

A lot of promise mixed in with failed execution is what riddles Aliens vs. Predator.

Unfortunately, the clunky combat mechanics, camera issues, and overabundance of Quick-Time Events make this a disappointing and unoriginal endeavor.

While the vibrant visuals, easily manageable combat and light-hearted mood might enamor some, Mini Ninjas is just too repetitive, short and bereft of features to make it stand out.

If only Lifeline was as good at recognizing words as it is at ignoring them.

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.

As this game is aimed directly toward young kids, the gameplay is very easy, even in the Normal difficulty mode... The fun factor needs to be increased, though.

American Conquest: Divided Nation doesn’t do enough to warrant a purchase outside the fan base that may be already established.

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.

A mediocre entry in the crowded action field. While there are no glaring faults and the gameplay is adequate, there's just not much fun, either.

Graphically this game does not live up to Game Boy Advance standards.

This series has great potential, but it is ruined by the developers by not making it deeper. On the other hand, if you love to button mash, this is the game for you!

If you can put up with the repetition, there’s some fact-filled fun to be had here. This is definitely a game worth renting.