With a lengthy campaign and decent multiplayer, it is only a shame Monster Madness doesn’t play too particularly well but does add up to be an experience like no other.

If you’re looking for a simple but strangely addictive multiplayer Wii game, Big Brain Academy: Wii Degree is it. It’s easy enough that non-gamers can play it and still entertaining enough that even the snobbiest hardcore gamers will get sucked in.

While not a purchase for everyone, it's still a solid if not groundbreaking game with just enough fresh ideas to make the game fun to play.

Forza Motorsport 2 is the best racing simulation ever made.

Any FPS player itching for something new and fresh should definitely check out Shadowrun, anyone else will probably want to save their money for something a little more substantial.

Just because it’s Mario doesn’t mean it’s a party worth going to.

This one doesn’t redefine the fighter genre, but it’s still a fun Wii fighter that interested players can enjoy if they’re willing to put up with some small problems here and there.

I would recommend this over MLB 2K7 just because of the Road to The Show mode.

It does sound limiting but when you get online, that is when the fun kicks in and you have a blast. With no lag and many games available to choose from, you won’t remember having a better time playing a party game.

Rushed out for release and filled with problems, Spider-Man 3 is – not unlike its cinematic counterpart – a huge disappointment. It’s not a complete loss, and many gamers, particularly Spider-Man fans, will probably enjoy the game enough to merit the $60 asking price. Those without a huge attachment to the character would be better off spending the money on some trade-paper backs of the comic.

Forget bank robberies and rampaging reptiles; the real crime in this game is the waste of potential.

Throughout its lifespan, Legend of the Dragon fails to entertain for more than a few minutes.

Mortal Kombat II can't hold its own in today's market like some titles from the Golden-Age of gaming. The nostalgia runs high with the digitized sprites of the fighters and the color swaps of costumes to make three fighters out of one (Reptile, Scorpion, and Sub-Zero) but it won't last long.

While the game is overly easy at times and some of the level design isn't as likable or memorable as past Paper Marios, we absolutely recommend Super Paper Mario. It's a great Wii game that just about anybody can enjoy.

More songs, better sound, a sexier guitar and online functionality. The Xbox 360 version of Guitar Hero II is the definitive entry in Harmonix’s phenomenal rhythm and music game series.

A great game and if you can convince yourself to spend the $50 instead of just buying the Cube version for far less, then you'll have a lot of fun. However, the controls vary from new and fresh to frustrating.

As an expansion pack, Elder Scrolls IV: Shivering Isles never feels like it’s going out of the way to impress, and that’s because it’s not. Still, because the underlying formula behind the Elder Scrolls series is so irresistibly fun, we can’t help but love the game.

It's time for Armored Core to find its place in gaming again because old fans will find it too different and potential fans will be simply turned off.

Many changes have been made in efforts of attracting new fans, and the result is a game that is not only less intimidating than previous entries in the franchise, but more fun as well. Unfortunately, some elements of the game feel unfinished, particularly the graphics and the lean multiplayer component.

An incredible game and a heavyweight in the RPG genre.

The Godfather: The Don's Edition doesn't feel next-gen. Even with the new additions, it plays like a PS2 game.

The Godfather: Blackhand Edition is a surprising breath of fresh gaming air. EA shows that third party publishers are certainly capable of "getting" the Wii's motion controls.

A platforming-heavy Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles game on par with the likes of "Prince of Persia" would have been an amazing rebirth for the franchise, but as it stands the game just feels like a mish-mash of under-developed ideas.

It's overpriced and far too simple. Pass.

Knock [10 points] off the score if you're not a fan. This brawler exemplifies what arcade games used to be.

The minor quibbles on control and visuals keep this game from becoming the defining golf game on the system. With that being said, the potential is still enormous.

The best arcade basketball game out there but just falls short of being legendary.

This isn't fun, this is sloppy. Fights devolve into senseless button and stick mashing, and often lead to a lot of controller throwing moments.

Build a label mode seems generally linear, but it is well thought out and features an excellent cast.

Lots of fighters and lots of action make the game digestible in small portions. Most of the “fluff” has been cut out of this version to make it more like the arcade game.

The biggest downfall is the racing itself. Aside from Quick Race, you have to do more solo practice laps than I cared to do. I wanted to fight for position and not try and constantly beat my old time by me being the only car on the track. When the big race finally came, I was bored of the track and wanted something else to do.

Don't give up on this one, Atari. Tweak the system and bring Alicia back for more in some form.

While the general controls are fun and easy, the uber moves are too difficult to pull off. This will be the biggest turn-off for most gamers. The game is just too difficult in this regard.

MLB 2K7 is far from perfect but there are great strides to make it an enjoyable Baseball experience.

Conventional review breakdowns can't do this game justice but the overall product is something you have to experience.

With a variety of missions and many distinct worlds, Secret Rings provides the fairly solid Sonic game for which fans have been clamoring.

A solid and downright addictive open-ended action title.

If you're in the market for a Wii-mote, pick this up, as you get one with it, and it's only 10 bucks more. If you're not, then pass. It's a little too simple and will be short-lived for most.

It's debatable whether or not this is the best Wario Ware to date, but it's definitely worth checking out for longtime fans and newcomers to the series.

The visuals in Lost Planet are some what of an art form as the environments, characters and objects look absolutely fantastic.

There is no excuse not to own GripShift.

Sure, the presentation is poor, and the lack of d-pad support is a real drag; but the individual games are just so enjoyable that I can't help but recommend the Metal Slug Anthology to any fan of the franchise or the run and gun shooter genre.

Visually, Assault Heroes blows away most of the arcade offerings on the marketplace. Wanako Studios has made great use of bump-mapped and reflective surfaces to add some pop to the environments and vehicles.

One of the better games released for the Wii so far, Elebits provides a healthy challenge and plenty of interactivity combined with solid control. It is definitely worth a look.

Over 40 to 50 hours of gameplay for your first time through. Every hour features challenging, rewarding, fun and entertaining gameplay. Excellent dungeon design and memorable locales.

The storyline, which is actually one of the best in the franchise, can’t make up for level design that feels boring and controls that frustrate.

With its frenetic, action-packed gameplay that’s easy to pick up and play but hard to put down, and addictive online play, Small Arms is representative of the type of independent development and new properties we need to see more of on Xbox Live Arcade.

The addition of an elegant new over system has completely changed the face of tactical combat, while the streamlined squad-mechanics are accessible enough to bring in new players, while still providing more than enough depth to allow veterans to dominate the battlefield.

Unfortunately, Red Steel was built on the premise that the controls would bring a new level of immersive gameplay and fun never before seen in the genre. This was never truly delivered and in turn has done more harm to the game then aid.

Twilight Princess is not as revolutionary as "Ocarina of Time." It doesn't reinvent a 2D classic as a 3D one. It doesn't revolutionize the adventure genre. Instead, it takes everything about the Zelda universe and improves upon it. It is bigger, and it is better. But it’s not new. It is a great evolution of the loved series.

Although not super deep, Excite Truck is a fun little Wii game. I’m most disappointed by the lack of four-player split-screen.

The bottom line, really, is that Wii Sports, as a multiplayer game, is downright fun. Whether your thing is tennis, baseball, golf, bowling or boxing, you’re bound to be smiling - at least for a few seconds - while playing Wii Sports.

Dodgy controls keep Carbon from being worthy of serious consideration.

A good Action RPG that could use some more polish.

Tony Hawk's Project 8 will appeal to the fanbase and the fanbase only.

Carbon does a good job of capturing the look and feel of your average street racing movie. Its got loads of gorgeous looking cars, winding city courses, speed, lots of blur and a few cutaway camera tricks. Oh and having Emmanuelle Vaugier from Smallville and CSI:NY doesn’t hurt any either.

A great game. You have all the hallmarks that should be there. You even have a wealth of options and content to fill out the package.

A truly fun, challenging and completely satisfying Wii title that demonstrates why the Wii controller rocks.

The multiplayer modes are enjoyable, but it's hard to get very excited about them with the 360 version of the game offers both online cooperative play as well as an offline mode.

I might not be alone in saying that Madden NFL 07 for Wii is the best version of all the next-generation platform versions.

Considering the lack of key options and the number of glitches, Call of Duty 3 still stands out amongst console first person shooters overall, and the solid multiplayer options even without voice support will give the title life for a long after you complete the single player campaign.

The controls are not perfect, but they do prove that a nearly pixel-perfect “mouse-and-keyboard” configuration can work on the Wii.

With a few impovements in the graphics and gameplay departments Activision could really have a hit on their hands.

Resistance also is amongst the best storytelling this genre has probably ever seen. It's all told through documentary-style narration that takes itself very seriously.

Next-gen looks that plays like a last-gen title.

While fun, expect the bunnies to outlast the gameplay.

While the presentation is a little bare and there is only support for a single player, there's plenty to enjoy to justify the purchase.

The sense of inconsistency throughout the game is troubling but if you look deep inside the game, NBA 07 is enjoyable.

It’s one of the better SpongeBob games to date. But if you’re not a fan, you’ll have a harder time seeing its good qualities.

While this is an improvement from the first Xtreme title, the game feels repetitive and some what boring.

The gameplay is fresh, exciting, and surprisingly nuanced, the graphics are gorgeous both technically and artistically, and the online play is incredibly addictive. Unquestionably the best game on the Xbox 360, a major contender for game of the year, and quite possibly the game that will forever define the Xbox 360.

With its great animation and the new nail a trick mode in tack, fans of the series will have no beef with Project 8.

A cocktail of equal parts exhilaration and terror, F.E.A.R. excels in every facet of game design. The definition of a must-play title.

So close to being a legendary entry to the NFS series but crew racing hampers it down. AI should never win a race for a player.

As unremarkably unremarkable as you might expect. A kid's game, easy Achievements and shallow gameplay. [Issue 15, p.92]

The game has always looked amazing, and now they’ve taken it up a notch by giving more detail to each character, especially Sam, and environments.

Its a solid weekend rental for someone looking to kill some time with a friend, and another example of Pandemic's awesome talent.

The game manages to almost perfectly capture the feeling of Scarface, and manages to improve on almost every aspect of GTA in the process.

Clipping issues are everywhere, and not comical ones like GTA or Saint's Row. While playing, I've been shot through buildings, implanted in the ground, and stepped through cars.

If you've been a fan of 2K's NBA series this won't be a disapointment. Don't expect much more then a good game of basketball though.

Baten Kaitos is a game that may not be as big as Final Fantasy or Dragon Quest, but it sure has a heart that can easily compete. It is truly a labor of love that should not be missed by anyone who loves great storytelling.

A major step up in the franchise. While EA let 2k games take 2005 in the next generation NHL titles, they've spent the last year pushing the boundaries to make one of the greatest sports titles ever.

Far too [few] improvements drag down what is otherwise an entertaining game.

A decent racing game, but a great driving game. It's also the most important leap in racing game design since "Gran Turismo."

A solid Japanese RPG that fans of the genre will enjoy, but not quite superb enough to interest new players in the genre.

The worst game on the Xbox 360, this game is to be avoided at all costs.

The game has just a pristine sheen all over it. It makes full use of the graphical horsepower of the 360. Tons of explosions or cars on the screen don't contribute at all to any slowdown.

We gave this title a high score the first run simply because of its presentation aspects, but hindering gameplay nuisances, bugs, and content absences will continue to keep the series from truly earning its famed status.

The overall experience is incredibly fun and fulfilling.

While it's a lot of fun to play and provides quite a bit of replay value, the horrid save system and some other minor annoyances keep Dead Rising from rising to the status of instant classic.

Super Monkey Ball Adventure is not worth your time, money, or frustration.

While Chromehounds delivers on the multiplayer aspect of the game, it is lacking a great single player to go with it.

Those looking for a fast-paced adrenaline rush that happens to be wrapped in some great art direction and a gorgeous graphics engine won’t be disappointed, especially if that love of all-out action translates into a love of old-school online deathmatch.

The title is packed full of features and boasts fun gameplay, with good graphics, and sound.

An average start to a series with potential.

Minor technical issues and some bare-bones single-player modes aside, this is without a doubt the best simulation racing game on the Xbox 360.

Killing bad people for money without being noticed is still as enjoyable as ever.

But much like a fighting game, Table Table tennis is meant to be played with friends, whether you know their real names or not.