However, so much of my enjoyment was based on admittedly subjective design choices that I can't give it an unconditional endorsement. As such, this is probably the highest score I will ever give alongside a strong recommendation to rent first.

Since the winning SingStar formula remaining untouched, this Abba version is a winner.

Consider this one highly recommended. Chrono Trigger does not disappoint.

Had the development team taken another six months and perfected their use of the Unreal 3 engine and the tools at their disposal, this title would be one more of Square Enix's instant classics.

If you're a true hardcore Sonic fan, give the game a rental and enjoy the day stages. Otherwise, don't bother.

Sonic Unleashed has some stellar moments that remind me of better Sonic games from days gone by, but players will have to slog through the repetitive night stages to reach them.

It is hard to tell what the purpose of Judgment was, and how it would further increase the franchise's legacy. Yes, there is one interesting thing, but it is buried underneath a subpar game. It is hard to recommend this one.

Tomb Raider Underworld gives us our beloved Lara Croft in her best outing in recent years.

Metal Slug 7 is a great installment of a classic franchise.

Left 4 Dead is one of the most unique titles to release in quite some time.

Undercover is a great way for the NFS series to get back on track.

Not since the heyday of the Mortal Kombat series has the core game mechanics shined so well.

Shaun White is a game that is almost there, but doesn't quite make it.

Animal Crossing: City Folk is not a bad game, and is in fact a very good game. The only problem is, it's ultimately the same game as before, and to a greater degree than any Mega Man sequel ever was.

A solid addition to the Guitar Hero family.

Avatar is aimed towards kids but anyone will absolutely love the clever puzzle. While they are never frustratingly hard, you can tell that care and thought was put behind.

Mirror's Edge is a beautiful and immersive title that simply must be experienced.

Tales of Symphonia 2: Dawn of the New World has a great battle system, voice-acting, and nice new elements like the monster gathering. Unfortunately, the linear story, dull characters, lack of exploration and mediocre graphics hold back the experience.

It's a shame that the game falls into some decidedly old-school design traps, but there's still plenty of fun to be had here.

Call of Duty: World at War is an excellent shooter.

World at War is such an impressive showcase on the DS.

Pokemon Ranger: Shadows of Almia is a relatively simple game which has its charms, but may not be deep enough for some players.

Gears of War 2 isn't quite the landmark title that first game was, but it's still one of the best third-person shooters ever made.

Regardless if you like Naruto or not, this game has some serious production values behind it.

If you want a focused single player game with a heavy reliance on strategy that blends genres in a unique way, you need to play Chronicles.

This is the best Bond game to hit shelves in a long time.

This is the best Bond game to hit shelves in a long time.

Resistance 2 is perfect example of epic storytelling at its finest. It innovates the FPS genre with a unique twist on co-op modes and large scale, and its 60 person fragfests breathe excitement into the title. It does fall into some conventional FPS trappings, like linear level design, but you can't fault the game too much because the entire experience from front to cover is so polished, you can practically see your reflection when you look at it.