Playing alone is fun, but the thrill is going head to head with opponents as would happen in a "real world" setting.

Anyone itching for an insanely long grindfest on-the-go with an immense amount of customization should look no further than Z.H.P. The amount of content included for the modest asking price is unmatched for a PSP game.

Uprising is for gamers who seriously enjoy punishing games.

The controls aren't entirely perfect, but they function well enough to get players through the game without wanting to quit.

A specialized game that fulfills the obsessive compulsive need for options in us all.

It’s not the sort of game that’s to everybody’s tastes, but for the old-school gamer who’s finished Contra 4, Legend of Kage 2 delivers a dose of good old-fashioned platforming action. Don’t worry if you don’t have nostalgia for the original — Kage 2 deserves to be played based on its own merits.

A huge improvement over its predecessor, Just Cause 2 is a blast to play, offering a vast island to explore and great ways to do it... Unfortunately, the repetitive mission design and lousy script keep this from being a truly classic experience.

Austerlitz will not dazzle with its graphical elements, but what it will do is delight fans of war games with its depth of play.

Castlevania fans will certainly find a lot to love about The Dracula X Chronicles for the PSP and, while the different versions of these classics are still too hard, these classics are just way too good to pass up.

Having a game that is so close to the real thing is a unique treat-- if you appreciate that fishing is NOT easy and something only for drunken rednecks to waste their days doing. It is challenging, unpredictable and requires strategy.

More than just a ho-hum straight port, GUN Showdown offers up a heaping of extras and multiplayer missions that fans of last year’s game would enjoy checking out, as well as those who missed it.

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.

There’s no doubt that Korg DS-10 Plus is more application than game, but this speaks more to the intended audience rather than the quality of the product itself. Musicians will be hard-pressed to find a better piece of software for their DS.

Skate 2 does manage to pull of some refreshingly new and stylish moves that should please fans of the first game. Despite its few technical problems, though, it makes the trip back to San Van well worth it.

The game has a high replay value and the career mode is deep, frustrating, invigorating, irritating and satisfying – all at the same time.

This is a great strategy game for the DS, and one that strategy fans won’t want to miss.

Just like the title states, this is Guitar Hero “Encore.” Another great performance from last year’s tour.

For those looking for a strict flight/combat simulator be prepared to be disappointed but if you're looking for a more arcade-like, high-flying action game with a healthy campaign mode the game has the goods.

This program is not graphically the best on the market, but what it does provide is a terrific challenge on the purely mental level. If you think you have the right stuff, could have been a terrific military mastermind, then you will enjoy this program.

THQ and Vigil Games did an outstanding job creating an intellectual property that has weight. The voice-acting is top-notch, the combat is exquisite, the replay value is high, and the world they have created is fascinating. Darksiders is a marvelous way to start out 2010.

Even though Sonic Heroes has its shortcomings; it is really fun to play. At times this game offers the classic Sonic feeling as you zip through some of these levels as fast as a speeding bullet.

Some of the more glaring issues, like stiff controls and poor AI, are still present. Still, this is probably one of the best WWE wrestling games out there, warts and all.

Aion offers some new ideas and the whole wing dynamic is wonderful.

Spider-man 3 doesn’t differentiate much from its predecessor in terms of combat, but the new God of War-esque minigames are a nice touch. The mission structure is also nicely laid out, not too linear but conducive to the film’s plot.

Outside of Mario Kart DS, this has been the most enjoyable racer on the Nintendo DS.

A Myst-like adventure with FPS controls. Now if they tuned up Beni's innate abilities, I would have been blown away. The uniqueness of the puzzles and how they work get big ups from this reviewer.

Tsunami 2265 is an interesting game with a lot to offer and while the action can grow somewhat repetitive the game is still an enjoyable treat that shouldn’t be missed.

Aside from Sonic Pinball and Devil's Crush, Pinball FX 2 is hands-down the best virtual pinball experience available on home consoles.