A light and enjoyable game. It looks good and designers have done the best they could to make it a user-friendly experience.

With a camera that's less wieldy than a shaken pop bottle, Death by Degrees leaves the player with few reasons to return for more. The gameplay nearly redefines the word repetition.

We would have accepted the game's dark tone and its somewhat appealing be-a-dirty-cop-if-you-want gimmick, but because of its poor controls and weak action there's just not much to really like.

While its design flaws make the game rather frustrating to play, the real treat is in trashing the terrain and slamming you rider through a glass window.

The detail on these racing vehicles is breathtaking to say the least.

What could have been a nice game for LOTR fans instead became a lesson in frustration because of the bugs.

Unfortunately, the camera and control issues may give players a headache and some annoyance, so it really comes down to whether or not you can overlook the problems and put up with some aggravation in order to see a fun game underneath.

If you really feel you need to play a game in the irradiated future then find a copy of "Fallout" 1 or 2 on eBay and you'll be golden.

The ideal rental game. It’s short and simple, there’s almost no replay value, yet it’s still fun for a certain amount of time.

It doesn’t matter how many times you play the game, every character you encounter seems to say the same thing.

Wing Commander Arena should only be downloaded by spaceship nuts that need to play every sci-fi game. Otherwise, you may want to pass on it.

A niche of WWII naval sim gamers will find this game simply awesome. Where the game lacks in eye candy, more than makes up in strategy re-playability, and realism.

Even diehard Shinobi fans won’t derive a great deal of entertainment from this one. It hurts to say it, but Shinobi truly has fallen from grace.

From the controls to the tracks, MX World Tour is a very barebones and plain presentation of the world of motocross racing.

While the use of the control scheme is innovative, X-Men: The Official Game is a pretty uninteresting experience.

The very sub par AI and difficulty of the single player mode isn’t going to be worth $9.99 per month for a lot of you out there, and even multiplayer fans won’t get much at the moment since there aren’t many people online.

You won’t be hard-pressed to find a better shooter on the GBA and not buying it may send a message to developers everywhere that slapping a “name-brand” title like Terminator 3 on a game doesn’t justify underdevelopment.

This game is too linear. You can’t stray off the patch and the fixed camera teases with a look at a delightfully rendered world, then locks you from at least seeing it from a panoramic perspective.

Stolen could've been a good game, but the inept AI and poor controls make this game more of a chore than a fun experience.

X-Blades is one of those games that I really wanted to like, but while it’s average entertainment, it really does nothing to move it to the next level.

Much of what was decent about the flawed original isn't intact in a sequel that's not so gosh darn fun or funny.

Each level just feels like the last level.

Once the game gets past the simple early stages the fast-paced action can be very hard to follow. Combining the different colored bubbles never seemed to work right and I was always running into enemies when I thought I hit them with a bubble.

A wholly average game that young kids will enjoy for a short time, but there’s really nothing much here for anyone else.

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

This is a classic case of style over substance. If you know a young DS owner who shops at Hot Topic, they’d probably get a kick out of the story and art – but don’t expect the subpar gameplay to turn them into an RPG fan.

The design flaws detract from the game, and there isn’t enough variety to make the annoying features worth overlooking.

The camera problems and unavoidable monster grind prevent X-Blades from reaching its full potential. But if you're willing to endure its problems (or fit into the "clueless gamer" group described above), X-Blades is worth a try.

This is a nice enough game for the young crowd, and the gameplay is easy and not frustrating. The mini-games are a lot of fun, too.

Get used to the controls and don't even think about quitting until you've reached the third or fourth level. By that time, you won't want to quit playing, and will be glad you took my advice.

The graphics are really good ... but the similar color scheme in most places hides things well. In addition, some solutions are really vague, and can ultimately lead to a lot of running around.

Fun and frustrating while it lasts.

This one was "done" in a single day.

I am really disappointed with the final product as it is really buggy.

Risk Your Life may be right for you, but if you have a low frustration threshold you might want to look elsewhere. The initial learning curve is steep.

The gameplay is clunky and underwhelming at best, but the story is so good that it boosts And Then There Were None out of the pits.

Not especially challenging, I beat up a Game Boy game a while back for using the tired "move block" puzzle as a form of play and here we are on a PC title that is doing the same.

TNA Impact! Cross the Line has had a long road in getting to the PSP, but it's hard to say that the journey really paid off. The game feels shallow and the wrestling isn't very tight thanks to shoddy controls, meaning that this isn't one to get excited about.

Adds some cool new gameplay features, like the ability to hot-swap between the four turtles. However, the biggest glaring problems in the first game (weak AI, bland levels and repetitive gameplay) rear their ugly heads this time around, as well.

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 best part about this remake is the ability to unlock the original NARC from 1988, but only if you can force yourself to play long enough to do so.

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.

While the aerodynamics of dragon flight and combat tease you almost immediately, the game becomes repetitive quickly enough not to distract you from the plain graphics.

Two Worlds aims high and delivers a flawed-yet-decent role-playing game that is lengthy and occasionally fun.

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.

The Wii version is a faithful port of the original PC game. The graphics are not as good, but everything else works pretty much the same. The only real difference is the price, which is around $10 more for the Wii version than the PC version.

This is a nice little program, certainly not all that challenging, but delightful for its animation of a benign alien creature and its charming ways.

What it comes down to though is if this game can compete with other console platform programs. Only on an average level.

Families seeking their next Wii-Sports fix will have some fun with this $30 budget title, but it hardly has the same polish of Nintendo's groundbreaking title.

The main problem is that the developers really didn’t do anything to make this game stand out from other platform games and it isn’t “deep” enough to keep older gamers coming back.

A cerebral challenge that has the right combination of historical perspective, easy control elements, well-designed graphics, and solid game play.

Don't let Vampire Moon's budget price entice you. At the end of the day, this bogged-down adventure game lacks the kind of bite a good vampire tale needs.

Something does seem to be missing in this translation, and the game seems a little sanitized.

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.

I was severely disappointed with this title.

This is a game that could have been much more. The game’s linearity really hampers immersion, and there are some odd animation elements that also distract from the game.

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.

It is sad that Family Guy isn't a better game. It feels rushed and not fine tuned to make it really shine.

For simulation fans and hardcore railroad simulation fans, Railroad Pioneer will fit right in with your collection. Who knows, maybe the Pioneer can become the new Tycoon?

For a couple of afternoons it's quite fun, but without multiplayer, there is just no re-playability here. If this title had been released about 3-4 years ago it would have scored an 8 or so. But with today's games it just doesn't compare.

Too flawed and riddled with every first-person shooter cliché out there, Soldier of Fortune: Payback might look good but this is a crude and uninventive shooter hardly worth playing.

This is one Spider-Man game even Aunt May won’t approve.

One sloppy action platform game that really doesn’t do the Man Without Fear any justice.

In the end Cars really isn't a bad game for the GBA. In fact it shows that with the right programmers the GBA can still put out good titles even if it's a game based on a movie. If the game wasn't over so soon and offered some additional gameplay modes then Cars would have been a top notch title for the GBA.

Even if you're a fan of snowboarding games, you'll struggle with almost everything that Adrenalin Misfits has to offer. Even the inclusion of a likable multiplayer mode can't keep this game from being a grind.

One of the most commonly know facts to all gamers everywhere is that movie-to-video-game translations are normally pretty bad. The sad thing is that overall, the trend is still continuing and has claimed its latest victim with X-Men: The Official Game.

The challenge of orchestrating intricate heists sounds fun, but this game lacks the intricacy, the challenge and the fun.

A repetitive and flawed experience from start to finish, SWAT: Target Liberty is a disappointing tactical strategy shooter that just doesn’t quite have what it takes to be a fun game.

The addition of animals and a spa to manage might be a welcome addition, or a much desired subtraction for fans of the franchise.

Could have been one of those great alternatives to the WWE wrestling titles, but its many flaws are just too numerous to make this one any fun.

The controls can be a little frustrating, but this game played well.

Repetitive, clunky and predictable, Marvel Super Hero Squad is a button-mashing mess.

The game isn’t able to fully achieve an overall genuinely thrilling appeal or provide over-the-top fun.

The game is just too repetitive and easy.

One of those innocuous little programs that can entertain for minutes or hours. It has range of play, solid animation and sound, and high-flying action.

Even with the great graphics and all the fun of ATV racing, the overall gameplay and length cause it to run out of gas at the finish line.

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.

While it will grab your attention up front, it quickly gets repetitive to play due to nothing to do but race. In addition, the goofy story mode, generic rock sounds, and silly graphics won’t do much to keep you hanging in and watching either.

The gameplay fails on so many different levels, and that’s a shame given how good the other elements are in the game.

The controls are also tough to manage or manipulate.

The colorful graphics and relatively smooth framerate are all good signs of a solid game. The audio however was a bit lacking.

This is an overpriced, underwhelming, uninspired, and unceremoniously average flight combat game that does nothing special with its license or its gameplay.

The PS2 version of Mercenaries 2 is barely a fraction of the franchise Pandemic created.

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

What is important here is the fun factor, which I think is pretty high. The game keeps you quite involved and makes you have the feeling of just one more game.

Just about every single point goes towards the poker features, particularly over Xbox Live, but some of the other games do offer a bit of entertainment.

Not a terrible waste of a good license. It just emphasized specific issues while forgetting some important ones, such a game play balance.

Even kids who love things Power Ranger will bore quickly. I can honestly say that this is one of the worst games I have ever played, and I have played some stinkers.

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.

While Animal Paradise’s biggest downfall is a lacking camera mechanic of any kind, other minor issues definitely plagued the game as well. The mini-games were repetitive and melancholy more than they were enjoyable.

While not exactly a training piece for Ninja Warrior, Ninja Reflex is amusing in the way it tests your hand-eye coordination. The fun is fair and the replay value is iffy.

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.

Eragon is a big fat dud, plain and simple. The combat is incredibly boring and generic that the game becomes a chore to play almost right off the bat.

Stunt GP should have been called Snail GP because the cars move so slow. I don't care if they're supposed to be radio-controlled vehicles or not -- this is a video game, and developers are supposed to take advantage of this virtual world and create fun and entertaining games.

Its tough levels should keep you busy for awhile, and the story, while corny, is it at least a reason to play the single-player mode.

The Beginning of Destiny had all the makings of a wonderful Yu-Gi-Oh! GX title but its dull single-player story and little interaction with the world make this a boring and repetitive game.

Just Dance has all the right ideas, but all the wrong mechanics. Below average graphics and a flawed rating system were the difference in this game coming more dud than hit.