To be fair this game does succeed in making the cartoon come to life, and is fun to play, while it lasts.

It's double the insanity for all you psychopath-loving gamers out there, but it's half the fun for gamers.

A simply designed racing game that is very user friendly and easy to jump right into, but one that doesn't offer much depth of gameplay.

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.

Kid gamers in Japan might find this kind of experience to be entertaining, but there is no way American kids will ever go for it. For one thing, there isn't an "action" element. Second, the camera is a mess.

Hack-n-slash gameplay done right. Thousands of enemies, over a hundred of which can be visible on screen at any given time, and the coolest mobile suits around. If the developers could find a way to prevent the game from becoming repetitive, then the eventual sequel – or the next spin-off – could be amazing.

SNK Arcade Classics Vol. 1 brings us a hearty collection that isn't bad at all but it's just not presented as good as it should have been considering the console’s track record of doing justice to other classics.

Close to achieving Naughty Dog greatness in level design but far away from that success in other areas, Crash of the Titans isn’t on par with its 2D, Game Boy Advance predecessors.

As flawed as the game is, Black Hawk Down is a shining example of what makes the Xbox Live such a necessary service for any Xbox gamer.

The enemy is out there ­ somewhere. Finding him is the easy part, staying with him could prove tough, especially when the jet fighter you are flying turns like a semi on a go-kart track.

A bit disappointing. A portable version of Monkey Ball this is, but perfect it is not, and that's too bad.

Battles are clever and fun, but also a little on the sluggish side. The excavation element is cool but, like all other elements, has a downside. It's a highly repetitive process that gets old within the first hour.

As games get more and more complex, sometimes it's nice to sit back and chill with a simple, unassuming puzzle game. Take it from someone who wasn't expecting to enjoy it, but did despite himself.

Not nearly as rewarding as the story that inspired it. Lemony Snicket gives you more than a collection of mini-games. It's too bad these non-mini-games involve miniature tasks like taking out weak enemies and fighting weak boss battles.

This is still a good game. But it’s one we’ve been playing for the past several years.

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.

The levels are entirely too short, and the ease of play that is obviously aimed for is often sabotaged by the difficulty of the hazards.

Much of Munch's goodness has been taken and converted to fit the Game Boy Advance.

The so-called mature sexual themes are so bad they're amusing.

The version to pass on.

A brilliant idea that somehow didn’t result in a brilliant outcome.

Steal Princess is the type of Nintendo DS game that could have really been amazing but, thanks to a number of annoying issues, it begins to wear out its welcome a bit too soon. Still, a handful of fun levels and a great level editor are enough to make this a game you should not dismiss.

While not a bad game, Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen has its share of fun moments that manages to shine through the game’s many weaker elements. The campaign is rather lengthy and that’s a good thing but then again there’s not much variety either.

The game follows the platforming genre precisely and doesn’t stray too far from it, which is not necessarily a bad thing, especially since this game is aimed for younger players. What is really annoying about this game is the fixed camera; it really becomes a hindrance during certain parts of the game, especially during combat.

While Untold Legends: Warrior’s Code is definitely an improvement upon its predecessor, there are major drawbacks including bland level design and nonsensical button-smashing.

Prey the Stars is a case of all sizzle, no steak; that is, underneath the cute, quirky premise and presentation, it simply doesn’t have gameplay that’s compelling enough to keep you interested.

Looks great but needs a mulligan in terms of game play.

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.