The introduction of adjectives, multiple objectives, and D-Pad controls is definitely welcome.

The game’s AI seems determined to make a race out of it, even if that means slowing down cars for no apparent reason, thereby undermining the inherent challenge.

Although it was mostly a bore, the combat was ‘stupid’ enough for two players to take pleasure from watching the train-wreck.

Goes for the more is better crowd, and as a result ends up giving us a whole lot less. The gameplay consists of nothing more than sword-slashing and weapon-firing.

Very hard to recommend. It's certainly better than not playing Dead Rising at all but should not be considered for purchase. A rental at best, Chop Till You Drop isn't a game you'll play till you drop.

Superstars V8 Racing does not really crash or burn due to its flaws, it just bumps into walls and finishes somewhere in the middle of the pack.

For the price, it's an easy bargain. Each game lasts anywhere from 5-15 minutes, depending on how good you are, so it's not quite a five-minute hero, but pretty close.

Yes, it’s hard to ignore things like brain-dead police AI or a lack of fun things to do in this surprisingly massive city, but some of the missions are actually kind of fun and the story isn’t bad at all.

C.O.R.E. is a bumpy trip down memory lane, an unrefined copy of seminal shooters from decades passed. It’s nostalgic, but it also feels anachronistic, a decent-but-outdated FPS that feels too old-fashioned for its own good.

It's a valiant effort to focus on a more story driven game rather than the mindless button mashing of the Warriors series, but the game could have used considerably more polish, especially when it comes to presentation.

Merely an average, if not unchallenging puzzle game, there is no gaming addiction to be found here, the strange storyline, multiplayer capability and wacky sounds barely buoy this title into a passable grade.

Some things in this game will hold your attention, but so many of the games, like Bob Sledding, are just plain not. The game as a whole just lacks pizzazz.

The game has some rubberbanding (where you bounce back a dozen yards or so while running) but that does not occur all that often.

SC may lack the luster of today's games that require a GB of space and the highest of everything for the ultimate gaming experience, but for a game that only requires 30 MB of space, it can be truly addictive.

Bermuda Triangle never really becomes terribly challenging, opting for a more casual pace and simple gameplay that will appeal to gamers of a more casual mindset.

Sure there is plenty of vehicular mayhem and destruction, but the action is not as addictive or as neatly polished as "Twisted Metal: Black."

Throwing some cleverly created characters all in one game is fun, but the opportunity was wasted. It is frustrating to play a character that you loathe using, but are forced to.

This is yet another game tied to a popular kids show, and unfortunately it belongs to the vast majority of so-so products based on a famous license. Pass this one by.

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.

Too bad, then, that the game looks terrible on the Wii.

Live 06 on the 360 comes out of the gate as a rush job in order to make the system’s launch, and is ultimately a disappointment, one that surely doesn’t warrant its $60 asking price. Wait for 07.

Alias is loaded with fantastic cut scenes and great voiceovers. Too bad the playing the game is not nearly as brilliant.

It's just a really strange, weird game that probably should have been redone with more care.

Offers a solid cerebral challenge. However, there are other trivia games, such as the "You Don’t Know Jack" series, that while adult-oriented are much more entertaining.

We don’t mind a Castlevania fighting game when it’s done right but Judgment just isn’t able to pull it off well thanks to a number of problems that make this a unimpressive fighting game. All is not bad, though, seeing as the collection of characters bring something different to the battle, but it’s not enough to recommend this one.

Tecmo Bowl Throwback is precisely what the name implies. The developers never stray from the core mechanics of the original and choose to remain steadfast with the simple and dated, yet unabashedly fun gameplay. Sadly, the enjoyment lasts about as long as a fleeting memory.

Cake Mania: In the Mix isn’t a bad game, nor is it a good game. This is mainly due to the method of play on the Wii, rather than any inherent flaws in the gameplay. Some things just aren’t meant to be.

This game is not the worst game that I have every played. However, it’s a pretty average type of game and is very short, too. For the price, it isn’t a good choice for kids, as there isn’t much replay value despite the mini-games.

The final product is one that will appeal to more impressionable children, but probably frustrate the more determined ones.

If you have a desire to learn a new language, or even test yourself and see exactly how much you know, then My Spanish Coach can definitely give you a hand.

If you like your games with an involving storyline and easy, RLH will probably be right down your alley.

The AI is not that intelligent and the lag in the control scheme needs work. But as this is a port that will not see too many more iterations, you will have to make due with what it allows.

Death Track: Resurrection is interesting to watch, as the tracks collapse and everything goes to hell in a hand basket as you race through is pretty cool. However, the lack of online play and often overly chaotic gameplay make it a somewhat frustrating experience.

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.

Night at the Museum is one of the few movie tie-ins to be more entertaining than the film it’s based upon, but it’s short length, lack of difficulty, and nonexistent replayability will keep it from spinning in your 360 for very long.

The game will be far too easy for all but the youngest set of players, making it hard to recommend for anyone but really young fans of the film.

Octomania is fun but there isn't enough to it. Align some Octopi, form combos, repeat.

A decent array of games, but some linear elements that can rob the creativity and fun. The idea is to stretch the mind, not pigeonhole it into doing things one way. Still the game will work on most PCs and laptops and provide a few challenges.

This is a wholly average game for small children, and just doesn't have anything to raise it above other similar games. I like the fact that the designers kept it simple for ease of play, but variety shouldn't have been sacrificed in the process.

Fans of the genre will enjoy the deep character customization as well as the satisfying tale that is as good as the console Wild ARMs games. It’s just too bad that XF is hindered by its few problems that hold it back.

The level design leaves a lot to be desired.

Accessible interface allows younger players to pick up and play. The game does seem to lack a lot of diversity and save points can be a problem in that you have to accomplish certain tasks before you have access to the save point.

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.

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

Shrek the Third doesn’t bring anything new to the table.

I liked the fact that there were so many mini-games that could be replayed separately from the game, but these alone cannot hold up the entire game.

It's hard to recommend a game that's rough on the player. A fierce challenge is rarely turned away, but how can anyone – kids of all people – overcome the lack of a steady shooting mechanic? I honestly doubt that gamers of any age will be accepting of this flaw.

Prizefighter’s production values are pretty high, but unfortunately the gameplay took a back seat and fails to capture the essence of boxing.

This game is numbingly boring, and frustrating in some of the levels due to the slowness of the characters' movement.

Tortuga has only one shining stone in the chest: sea battles. Unfortunately the rest of the game pulls it down.

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.

If you could rent it, that'd be the best way to experience Matt Hazard: Blood Bath and Beyond. Since you can't, only one question remains: are you willing to spend $15 on a very short game you may only want to play through once?

Conspiracies has a complicated story that never seems to go anywhere. It has puzzles that I felt were ridiculous, but others may find hysterical. The acting, voiceovers, environments and puzzles seemed forced, inadequate and illogical.

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

The repetitive gameplay is the real downer for the game. Having to repeat the same steps over and over again gets old quickly.

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.

A remake of a 20-year old game that’s already been remade a thousand times, Dark Matter is nothing to get excited about.

Those seeking some true root level innovations should look elsewhere.

It has the potential to be a really great game franchise for the developer, the building blocks have all been laid, but the gameplay and execution this time around, keep it from succeeding.

The controls for this game are really well done. What is not so well done is the enemy AI, seeing the crashing scenes a billion times, and not even getting to properly customize the cars yourself.

Fun for kids but much too shallow for adults, Battle of the Smithsonian is perfect for young fans of the film, if expectations are reasonable.

Excluding the removal of Superstar moves, NBA Live 08’s weak engine remains unchanged from last year’s game. The gameplay is just as slow and sluggish as it was before.

A good idea for the Wii, and one that should have worked better than it did. The control system really should have been tested more before the final release. It is a shame, because there are lots of varied and attractive games included in this compilation. Best for families with older children that don’t frustrate easily.

As an intellectual experiment, Dinner Date is interesting and even profound. As a meta-narrative about the social constructs that confront the modern man, it fascinates. As a game, it barely qualifies.

This game is just not much fun. Spyro Dawn of the Dragon could have been a great game, but the game as a whole isn’t an engaging experience on the Wii. There are worthy qualities present, but they don’t succeed in raising this game above mediocrity. It’s hard to recommend this game to anyone except a die-hard Spyro fan.

If you want to jump in with the current "300-craze" and play it your way - this will sate your cravings with no regrets. However, if you have a shelf of BC themed RPG titles, you won't feel like you have anything new.

So while there are several high moments, they are few and far between.

Less successful as a game, but useful as an educational supplement.

Lumberjacks is an average game for the Wii that kids will probably find amusing for short gaming periods, but one that no one else will find compelling. Best for families with children.

This is one of those games that, for the look alone, you want to like, but the game play and combat system make it difficult.

In the end, Kinect Joy Ride needed to take more chances in order to stand out from the racing crowd, and perhaps even offer controller support for those who aren't feeling the power of Microsoft's motion device.

Gamers will quickly grow tiresome of the same challenges and back-and-forth monotony.

Gundam vs. Zeta Gundam has its moments of mech smashing fun but they are just fleeting moments ruined by its flawed design.

SACRED 2: Fallen Angel is mostly a level grind that will appeal to hardcore Diablo fans jonesing for another dungeon crawler fix. The Xbox 360 version is a bit of a disappointment, due to a fair share of bugs and port issues.

Unfortunately, the gameplay is marred by an awkward control system that requires constant micro management of multiple targets, and an annoying way of layering the map so that buildings disappear and reappear all the time.

There are more flaws in JMSW than there are good gameplay mechanics. Although the odds were against it, JMSW turned out to be an above-average game.

There is fun in this title, but it isn't anything you can stand to sit down and play for a couple of hours. You just get too frustrated with the A.I.'s ability to get better hands and the long tournaments that take too much time to complete.

Although it was mostly a bore, the combat was ‘stupid’ enough for two players to take pleasure from watching the train-wreck.

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.

"NBA Street" with different moves and more ballers, minus the polished gameplay. The analog stick's heightened sensitivity is not as innovative as it is a refinement.

If you like to tear done the rudimentary elements of a vehicle and then build it back up with new parts, all under a budget, you may find some diversion in this title. However, the time spent unscrewing bolts is disproportionately large compared to the time testing your creation.

I would ultimately recommend this for either someone who has played the card game before or someone who has a lot of time to go through and write down or memorize the card combos and fusion results, since everything is trial and error.

Heatseeker is a mediocre, action-filled romp in the sky that is over quickly and is enjoyable only in short bursts.

While World Series of Poker offers some solid AI and nice multiplayer support, it ultimately can't play with the big dogs.

What The Incredible Hulk for the PS3 does do is prove that, once again, most movie tie-in games are rushed products that lack creativity and fun.

Capcom would do well to treat its faithful with the respect we deserve. In the end, it’s best to object and hope the judges that be serve up a better port of the Phoenix Wright series.

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

Kids will tire quickly of this game, as there just isn't much to do except wander around from ledge to ledge, turning statues into people.

The gameplay in Twin Strike is actually one of its better features. Although sometimes Twin Strike seems to be somewhat repetitive and boring and the controls aren’t that great, you will have at least a little fun with it.

Gameplay is not terribly exciting, playing this sim in real time can be extremely tedious, the pace is slow, deliberate, and tense.

An average animal simulation game at a budget price. Worth a look if one loves African animals, but players wanting deeper strategy in their simulations may want to pass.

Lack of game speed control, poor pathfinding and AI, and other problems put Dark Reign 2 at the lower end of the scale for RTS games.

Sengoku Basara: Samurai Heroes doesn't stray far from the traditions of the genre, and is little more than the same old hack-and-slashing with new characters. Even so, I can't deny the short-lived joy of clearing out entire armies with a single character, juggling twenty men as my swords cut explosive streaks through the air, and watching the combo-counter rise with maniacal speed.

The gory limb removals and impalements-via-javelin are cheap fun that will treat anyone with the patience to tangle with some sluggish controls and simple combo moves.

While this is one of the best-looking games we've seen and the combat, in and of itself, is designed well enough, the gameplay just isn't any fun after the first hour of play. If it isn't very fun, it isn't very good.

For the modern nature lover, this might be one of the easiest (and safest) ways to get in touch with your wild side. At least if "wild" means "solving anagrams on your gaming console."

An absolute disappointment when compared to the expectations that are attached to DLC packs that are this expensive. Kasumi – Stolen Memory needed to be longer and provide more back-story to the troubled thief.

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