Despite a few interesting game mechanics and Mike Carey's writing, X-Men Destiny is a pale adventure with no challenge whatsoever and really outdated visuals. Fans of the franchise would rather play as one of their beloved heroes or villains instead of a generic super kid, that's for sure.

Despite the interesting premise, X-Men Destiny turns out to be a huge disappointment. Especially the Wii version, which is really awful from a technical standpoint.

The new features introduced into FM 2012 make this game greater than ever. A must have for all Football Manager fans who feel José Mourinho inside them.

Forever Drive is a nice freemium game overall. There's a good sense of progression and great graphics in there, but it can become repetitive and frustrating very soon, mostly because user-generated tracks are often flat or awful.

The old-school masterpiece Guardian Heroes touches the heart of every nostalgic gamer and so far. A full action rpg based game that still brings to you all the Treasure's craziness: just love it!

Warm Gun is funny and frantic, and also it has a great graphic thanks to Unreal Engine by Epic; however, the imprecisions of system control make the game experience sometimes difficult.

More a data disk than a true sequel, Just Dance 3 is still one of the best party games "for everyone" that money can buy. On Kinect, the game can easily coexist with Dance Central, due to the fact that the approach is really different and more approachable.

Contract Killer Zombies is good as a mere distraction, but when the time comes for you to pay real money to go on, you might have already grown tired of it.

Despite some difficulty balance issues Might & Magic Heroes VI is rich, full of missions, scenarios and maps. Definitely a good chapter of the M&M franchise that can be easily improved with a patch or two.

Scribblenauts Remix is fresh, original and it's got a huge potential, but it fails to deliver. You can create almost everything and that's funny, but the puzzles are often obscure or dull and there's nothing else to keep you entertained.

Disney Universe could be too simple and thin for a real gamer, but the younger you are and the more friends you have, the better it gets.

Kinect Sports: Season Two is one of the best Kinect games out there. Minor glitches aside, if you have friends to share your living room with, this is a good game to go for. It's not reccomended to the lone wolves out there.

Battlefield 3 is what the fans expected, total multiplayer war in huge maps, where tanks, jets and choppers deliver death to the grunts lying on the ground. Unfortunately the rest of the game is not as great as the online mode. The campaign is short and pretty boring, but visually astonishing and the coop is just a simple add-on.

Dark Meadow combines a great atmosphere, an engaging storyline and awesome graphics into a single solution, giving you one of the most interesting experiences available on iPhone or iPad.

More moves, more songs, more things to do. In one word: better. That's the way we like it!

Uncharted 3 is the very best in the series yet, a true jewel that keeps the player excited from start to finish. A visual masterpiece with a great direction and very compelling multiplayer experience. Definitely a must buy.

Fun and hilarious, Orcs Must Die! offers hours of entertainment for a small price tag.

Anthill is a mix between tactical games and tower defense, is simple but fun, and a must buy for all fans who aren't afraid of insects!

Spider-Man: Edge of Time for Wii offers a curious mix of good and bad: on the one hand, a well-written storyline, a great upgrade system, an excellent taste of Spider-Man's powers and a challenging gameplay; on the other, a chaotic and cumbersome control system, lots of camera problems and glitches. You can certainly come to terms with the latter and enjoy the first, but it's clear that the final result will leave a bitter aftertaste in your mouth.

This sequel from Milestone know how to entertain the player, with license, hundred of tracks, great variety and fun. It's a pity the graphics are not up to today standards.

EA Canada makes the first true NBA Jam sequel since the old-school arcade games appears so far. And it is still frenetic, fast and funny, but most of all: SO HOT!

Even if The Gunstringer is quite short and maybe too easy, it's actually a great example of how you can create a (sort of) hardcore game for Kinect, with intuitive and enjoyable controls and a great Spaghetti Western atmosphere.

Dungeons: The Dark Lord adds interesting features like multiplayer modes to the original experience, but miss the opportunity to fix some core gameplay problems.

Another year, another masterpiece. Visual Concepts have improved everything from 2K11 and today NBA 2K12 is the best basketball game ever. The game have top NBA stars performing like their real life counterparts based on distinct character types, a great gameplay with a strong AI and playing the games is very fun.

Assault Horizon is a good evolution of the Ace Combat series, it retains some typical flaws but balance those with a good integration of new elements as reguards contents and technical progress. The inclusion of the helicotper is a good diversion and the all new multiplayer section adds a good amount of gameplay.

RAGE is no doubt a great game. It's exciting, keeps you enthralled for hours, has an excellent combat system and some very good AI. The boundary elements such as the races are more entertaining than what you'd expect, and the single player campaign lasts at least 15 hours. However, from a technical standpoint id's last effort could really disappoint the ones who were expecting something more.

Cut the Rope on DSiWare is as great as it was on iPhone/iPad, only for a price which is more than five times bigger.

Crysis arrives on 360 and PS3 riding the console friendly CryEngine 3. The result, even with cuts and slowdowns, is one of the best looking console games of this generation.

EscapeVektor is a good blend of arcade and puzzle elements that converge to create an original concept. Very - almost too - basic, its gameplay can be addictive for the player who likes to return back to the roots of videogaming.

Temple Run is a very good running game with accurate touch controls, frenetic action and lots of achiements and power-ups to unlock. It's simple and fun, and it's free. What are you waiting for? Go download it now.

The Legend of Zelda: Four Swords 25th Anniversary is a welcome addition to the DS Ware's arsenal and offers an all-new single-player option to solve puzzles and dungeons. It's not without issues, single player sessions lack depth and you can't actually connect to the Internet to find people to play with, but it's great fun and totally free.

The charm and the fun offered by Katamari Amore are inversely proportional to our knowledge of the series. The ones who had the opportunity to try the game on other platforms or even in its previous iOS version, in fact, may be disappointed by the lack of real innovations. However the touch controls work good and you can get a good number of maps and modes by buying the first available pack.

Forza Motorsport 4 may be an evolution from its third installment, but Turn 10 managed to make almost everything better from its previous efforts. It could be more challenging and rain is still missing, but all in all this is one of the finest racing games ever.

Shadowgun sets new graphical standards, but it's also a derivative action game which takes inspiration from Gears of War without having a crumble of its charm.

The are several flaws in the gameplay starting from the light plot to the unusual checkpoints and savegames system and the minimal multiplayer. But at the same time RAGE does its work as a wonderful first person shooter and the racing section works well too.

The Binding of Isaac is a small game with very simple mechanics, but it will catch you with its huge amount of contents, great soundtrack and polished graphics. Eventually the flow of new items and bosses will start ending, but before then, those are indeed the best five bucks you can spend in a while.

Finally the PC version of FIFA 12 features the same quality of its console counterpart, both in terms of graphics and gameplay. So you got some new, cool features: from Tactical Defending to Impact Engine, from a brand new career mode to Online Seasons. Maybe FIFA 12 is not the perfect soccer game, but it's damn close.

Where is my water? is a great puzzle game, with perfect fluid physics and a lot of crazy situations; with the Disney's typical animations and appeal, it's a must buy for all the fans of the genre.

Monsters Ate My Condo succeeds in the task of carving out its own space in the now endless list of 99 cents games available on the App Store, and does so thanks to a couple of very nice ideas. On the first hand the gameplay is very fun and addictive, on the other hand it comes with some good graphics and sound. What a pity there are no levels to complete, only an endless mode that lasts until you get beaten... or bored.

Dark Souls is a epic adventure-RPG for hardcore gamers. This game is hard, sometimes a little bit frustrating. But, when you do make it and kill a boss it gives you such satisfaction that no other game can give you. With some fantastic online options, atmospheric worlds, haunting game concepts and mechanics and an unconventional control scheme, Dark Souls is a little jewel.

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PES 2012 delivers a better gameplay than its prequel: it's more funny and succeed to satisfy the player. It's sad that the AI ruins all of this and there aren't any big major steps in the gameplay modes.

PES 2012 delivers better gameplay than its prequel: it's more fun and succeeds in satisfying the player. It's sad that the AI ruins all of this and there aren't any big major steps in the gameplay modes.

Not only Magnetic Billiards: Blueprint is one of the most original, clever and downright entertaining puzzle games on the App Store, it's also one of the best examples on how free-to-play gaming should be done.

This installment in the Mystery Case Files franchise will appeal only a small niche of players but even in that case the overall quality of visuals and gameplay is not high enough to redeem its shallow plot and repetitive puzzles.

It's fun, but faulted. Kinect does its job, but there are a few drawbacks that you must come to terms with to be able to appreciate this crazy adventure. Given kinect games' price, it's well worth a go if you have had enough of animals, sports and cute things.

Resident Evil 4 is still one of the best games of the last generation and one of the best chapters in the series, but Capcom has made almost no effort to reinvest in this title. The mere introduction of the HD doesn't manage to bring up to date the graphics, but the game overall is so good that we can easily override the problem.

Code Veronica X was one of the greatest titles in the Resident Evil saga, but the curiosity to know what terrified gamers ten years ago would be the only reason to buy an overpriced game with such an out-of-date gameplay.

Despite the lack of polishing, a lot of bugs and an awful single player AI, Red Orchestra 2: Heroes of Stalingrad is one of the deeper and most compelling FPS experience we've played since a lot time ago.

The new AI and physics engine with the tons of options and game mode give to NHL 12 a new dimension of excellence. Every fan of this sport can't miss this masterpiece.

Criterion do his own auto-inspiration from the classic Burnout Takedown and bring us an enjoyable "Crash" mini game that needs some skills and brings some fun, but nothing more.

Tiny Invaders is a decent action puzzler, with a good number of levels and a good progression in terms of challenge, extra items and actions you can do. The problem is there are so many other excellent puzzle games in the App Store and this one doesn't have what it takes to shine.

FIFA 12 boasts a far better single player experience, filled with new game modes and trophies: unfortunately, the game is exactly the same as last year, with all its ups and downs.

Sengoku is not for everyone. Paradox has made another great hardcore strategy game, with a great scenario.

Trackmania 2: Canyon brings back all the landmarks of the series. Easy and powerful editor, intuitive and fast gameplay, local and online multiplayer and tons of nice tracks. Additionally this chapter offers gorgeous lights, decent graphics and a great network full of official times, and ghosts, to confront with.

Fruit Roll is a new Chillingo game, far from the quality of Cut the Rope; it's an infinite run puzzle game that could become repetitive, so the purchase is recomended only to the fans of the genre.

MotoHeroz evolves the simple concept of Trials HD into a new dimension, crafting a more proper and complete game full of secrets, collectibles and game modes. The structure can be repetitive, but the multiplayer manages to refresh the experience.

If you loved The Trials of Chi there is no doubt you will like this new episode. But, just to be clear, everything you will find is a bunch of new levels and a couple of insignificant addition in what was a solid and fun gameplay.

Despite the problems of the online component, Street Fighter 3rd Strike: Online Edition remains one of the best, much appreciated fighting game ever in a great new HD version.

Space Marine comes as the fulfillment of a dream for fans of the universe created in the late '80s by Games Workshop. It's a third person shooter with combat elements, indubitably inspired by Gears of War but still capable of showing some personality. The single player campaign, which lasts eight to ten hours depending on the level of difficulty and number of attempts, is very well told, even with some exciting plot twists in the final stages. Definitely not a masterpiece, but as a solid and engaging action game that will win you over with its quality.

Another World is a cult game that after 20 years is perfectly playable and capable to enjoy the player. There are several flaws in the iOS porting, starting from a touch interface not so precise and fast but you simply have to buy this game.

FIFA 12 is the definitive soccer simulation. EA managed to improve the last year edition by not only adding small fixes and new rosters but putting a new impact engine, new modes and a lot of cool stuff asked by users.

Rock of Ages rocks! It's a fantastic game with stunning graphics!

El Shaddai is a unique game in its kind, thanks to a unique and artistic design, a fascinating plot and a decent gameplay. Visionary, fascinating, hypnotic, is a good title but not suitable for all players.

Star Fox 64 3DS is still a good game even today, but it's a game that shows its age far more than Ocarina of Time; if you already played the original or the Virtual Console version, probably this edition it's not worth the full price.

Infinity Field is a pleasant surprise, a very good clone of Geometry Wars, indeed. The two game modes included provide hours of entertainment, and the developers also did a great job with controls and graphics. Definitely a very, very nice twin analog shooter for a bargain price.

Since EA owns NFL rights, you won't be able to chose between Madden and the 2k franchise anymore. Madden NFL 12 is a good game, but still it's got some issues that prevents it from being the definitive NFL sport sim every fan would love it to be.

EDGE Extended is a great new episode in Mobigame's puzzle platform series, improving the original with tons of new levels, better graphics and a couple of little surprises in terms of gameplay and puzzle design.

Want some brainless intense action rpg filled by all the classic clichè of this genre? Crimson Alliance may be your perfect game to play, but it's surely far from excellence.

The Sims Medieval: Nobles & Pirates is a robust expansion with a new background, new quests and all the additions you would expect from a good upgrade pack. There's a problem anyway, the price is far too high.

Two and a half years later, Machinarium still is one of the best adventure and a must play for every iPad 2 owner.

Bleach: Soul Resurrección could have been a much better game than a clone of Dynasty Warriors: its disjointed, repetitive levels pay no respect to the complex plot and characters written by Tite Kubo and newcomers will understand nothing out of them while fans will probably enjoy just the very good visuals and fanservice and get bored quickly with its dull gameplay.

F1 2011 is a big step forward from the prequel. Codemasters has listened the feedback and worked so much on the multiplayer and all the small details. Good work too on the technical aspects of the game but we'd like to have 60 FPS.

Perhaps it doesn't add anything new to the gameplay of the previous chapters, but Gears of Wars 3 is simply the perfect conclusion of an epic saga.

Two epic adventures, Chain of Olympus and Ghost of Sparta, with one of the greatest video game characters ever, Kratos, return for the first time on Blu-ray Disc. The games are a remastered port of the two PSP installments in the series with new high-definition resolutions, stereoscopic 3D and graphics locked in at 60 frames per second, DualShock 3 rumble features and Trophies.

Contre Jour doesn't break any new ground, but still its unique graphic style, gorgeous music and solid gameplay make it a must-buy for puzzle lovers.

A war adventure into the jungle that is magnified by the evocative setting. Unfortunately this new stand-alone expansion comes with graphical issues and lack of multiplayer changes. But the single player experience is good and the cooperative gameplay is a very nice add.

The last episode in Agharta Studio's franchise is clearly a better, longer and polished game, but there are still many flaws from the previous chapters, for example the lack of an hint system that can help the player or a bad Italian translation.

Driver Renegade 3D sports quick, immediate and amusing gameplay, but no content beside a brief Story Mode and a monotonous Career Mode. With no multiplayer to be seen, this is a missed opportunity and a game not to buy, at full price at least.

Hard Reset is a great game, a hardcore FPS that brings to the table some very nice ideas and tests your skills level after level. The gunplay works very well, with a huge sense of impact and a great number of different enemies to fight, and the graphics prove indie games can even compete with high budget titles.

Resistance 3 has an enjoyable single player that lasts the right amount of hours. The plot is good but it starts to lose appeal from the middle of the game. Good words for the multiplayer too with a complete redesign from the second chapter that boosts the fun factor and the gameplay mechanics.

The first three classic Mortal Kombat in one single bargain collection, back to the 90 again with these ultra-violent beat'em up perfectly converted on next-gen consoles and PC.

One of the best games released this year on iOS, Iblast Moki 2 is a perfect mix between phisics-based puzzles and social games, and another application of the Little Big Planet concept: Play, Create and Share.

The Wii version of Driver: San Francisco has nothing in common with the excellent game developed by Ubisoft Reflections on Xbox 360, PlayStation 3 and PC. This is rather a classic episode of the series, with the same old gameplay, cumbersome controls (and you can't customize them in any way) and mediocre graphics.

With the right price it is possible to buy two masterpieces of the videogame culture playable with a HD resolution and collecting trophies.

While the first episode delivered a great gameplay without worrying about graphics and user interface, DrawRace 2: Racing Evolved comes as a real AAA title, very polished and stylish, with plenty of races and modes (multiplayer included).

A masterpiece which genuinely refreshes the JRPG genre without losing track of its tradition. Visuals are absolutely gorgeous and pushes the hardware to the point it's hard to believe we are playing on Nintendo Wii. Storytelling, art direction and soundtracks are definitely top notch. Fans of the genre and newcomers will definitely love it: must have.

This second episode doesn't improve too much the gameplay of its prequel but it adds new contents and new humor to the series. The only big problem for us is the lack of an italian translation.

Zen Wars is an unusual strategy game with a distinct sense of humour. However, polished graphics and epic soundtrack come with flawed gameplay mechanics and a too short Campaign.

Fun, short and crazy hard but not frustrating. VVVVVV is just a nice, very well design piece of indie game.

Great for series newcomers, just an additional data pack for people that already played Tropico 3. But you'll definitely enjoy being El Presidente.

Zombie Gunship is an original and engrossing shooter that balances its lack of variety and content with a well-designed upgrade system which ultimately encourages you to play it over and over again.

Well-designed puzzles mixed with a never seen combat difficulty: if all you want to do is play more DeathSpank action, then this will certainly do the job.

Nothing is more addicting than Jetpack Joyride: an easy concept to understand but a long lasting gameplay to master. And with its price, it would be a crime to not buy it.

Age of Empires Online could has been a great free to play game. Unfortunately a bad implementation of the freemium model ruins all the instances.

Green Lantern: Rise of the Manhunters is a very mediocre game. Everything from graphics to gameplay is poorly implemented.

Mega Mall Story shares some issues with the previous made-in-Kairosoft games, like touch controls far from perfect and its lack of replayability. Anyway there is no doubt that this one is the best and deepest sim the Japanese studio has developed until now.

Dead Island is an interesting hybrid with elements of FPS and RPG with a survival horror mood that draws inspiration from many other games, but it succeeds in creating something new. With its gigantic island freely explorable, tons of quests and permanent sense of fear it's more an open world RPG than an action game and it certainly has some flaws. But it's quite unique and a very good cooperative experience for 4 players.