The best Wolverine game to date. This game makes you feel like you are Wolverine and it deserves some recognition for that.

While the GBA version of this game isn't quite on par with it's siblings on the Wii, DS and PS2, it's still a simple and enjoyable game from start to finish.

Although Ace Combat is far from perfect, it still offers entertainment. This game is one of the few titles to actually marry the idea of realistic graphics mixed with arcadey controls and gameplay.

If you enjoy cooking sims, then you definitely need to check out Order Up. For all other Wii owners, Order Up is a solid weekend rental.

If you enjoyed Kirby's Canvas Curse or are looking for the next puzzling platformer, this could be a good way to spend 1000 Nintendo Points.

It may not live up to Hard core fans’ expectations, but by no means is it a weak RPG.

Realism in games has always been a hot issue, but Tenchu achieved the perfect mixture of realistic ninja action with accompanying elements of the fantastic.

Those who enjoy this will find hours of play experimenting with new and unique designs in versus and boss battle modes, but the casual gamer will likely find it too involved, too narrow, and just too weird to give it a shot.

A good game. It is fun, humorous, and very pick-up-and-playable. But the bugginess and extremely short length of the campaign mode can push some gamer's away. Like that like girl you met in Vegas, your time spent will be short, but oh so sweet.

Summon Night: Twin Age doesn't really take any new steps to advance the action RPG genre. Instead, it builds off of gameplay techniques that have been created in past games, creating an enjoyable but slightly used feeling.

Some of the puzzles do take some thought and occasionally some wild guesswork to complete, but apart from one or two tough spots the game is a must buy for anyone who likes point and click adventure games.

The quirky sounds you can add to your bongos are a humorous touch and should be good for a few laughs.

I must say that while it doesn't even approach gaming's Pantheon of Gods nor does it really aspire to do as much, it does succeed as a pure action gaming experience.

Yes, it's strange to be able to damage cops but not have a scratch even when they hit harder than Ike Turner.

This is a solid game, but there isn't much in the way of innovation here that I can see apart from the obvious graphical improvements.

This title is pretty much just a straight forward JRPG. Fans of the genre will enjoy their time with this title while others might want to look elsewhere.

It is a breath of fresh air for the Suikoden series, and definitely should pique the interest of tactics-lovers.

Once you hit that first chip in eagle, you will be hooked, and you might even forget all about the lack of online play.

All this being said, The Bourne Conspiracy is definitely worthy of a rental for fans of action games. It’s a short game that pretty much does what it sets out to do, which is entertain.

Despite some hiccups in the hit detection, the annoying commentator, and no reload button, Silent Scope is a good game. The story mode seems short at first, but soon a whole new mission will be unlocked.

Red Faction Guerrilla is an entertaining game, without question. There are just a few elements that prevent this game from becoming great.

While X-Men Origins: Wolverine has some nice features, it ultimately can’t shake its mediocre gameplay.

When compared to other open world sand box titles, Prototype leaves an unfortunate bland taste in your mouth.

If you're looking for a serious fighting game, check out Guilty Gear Judgment, Street Figher Alpha and the upcoming SNK titles. But if you just want some fun, this is worth trying out.

A thoroughly enjoyable game, but it’s not going to turn the RTS genre on its ear.

Without a doubt, the Nintendo DS is an amazing new piece of hardware. It is just a shame that Nintendo has a port for their launch game. Plus, the game does not even use some of the system’s specialties like the microphone.

Super Mario All-Stars is undeniably a shameless attempt to make money from old games on Nintendo's part, but it is an enjoyable and fun shot at gamers' wallets that's held up well in the 25 years since the debut of Super Mario Bros.

Dementium is a respectable game. However, it seems that for every step in the right direction this game takes, it takes one back as well. But even with all the flaws that this game has, it is still an entertaining DS experience.

If you haven’t played Lumines before, Lumines II is a great place to jump in, especially because of that extremely attractive $20 price point for a very entertaining puzzle game.

The Punisher emerges as a thoroughly decent shooter. It's fun, but after you kill a few hundred thugs it may start to grow a little boring.

Let's have me stop now before I go over the line, but I urge you grappling fans to pick this one up, as it's truly one of the last great wrestling games for this generation of consoles.

Even though the core experience is enjoyable, there are too many little annoyances and omissions that pile up together to bring it down.

Despite the problems, Dead Rising 2 is a fun and satisfying package overall.

As entertaining a gaming experience that The Two Thrones delivers, it’s nothing new- more of a refinement on an already solid formula and premise than anything else.

TrackMania is a great addition to the DS’s racing library and should hopefully set the tone for games to come.

Unfortunately, if you have already played Brain Challenge on another system, you may want to skip over this WiiWare version because it really isn’t anything you have not seen before.

Most players will be happy to know that all the games' control schemes are mapped out pretty well on the Xbox's controller.

OutRun fan boys rejoice—everyone else proceed with caution.

It's a well done RTS game, but it's still an RTS game at it's core. You build a base, you defeat the enemy, and you move on to the next. You fight on land, you fight on sea.

Because of the rather boring combat system, it's a sad fact that Silent Hill 4 really isn't all that scary.

The chills and suspense that is a trademark of Silent Hill is still there, but the new aspects can provide an interesting twist to people bored with the old Silent Hill format.

With the introduction of polygons in Mega Man X2 in 1995, I never thought their use would result in a good X game. But this is the game I imagined the future would bring.

The Undergarden doesn't ever really turn into a bad experience, just one that most people will never go out their way to play.

Be warned that the control scheme is quite frustrating and the levels are reused more often than they should.

Path of the Ninja 2 is basically D3 making the best with what they had, and doing something impressive with it.

For 800 MS Points ($10), you are going to get yourself a decent old-school shooter with a new coat of paint shooter. If you are a fan of the series, or a youngun looking for a history lesson, at least check out the demo version.

This game is capable of sucking away hours of your life without you noticing, which is always a great sign of addictive and highly entertaining gameplay.

After all is said and done this is the best Budokai to date however there are still two or three major flaws preventing Budokai 3 from being a truly great game.

This is one you can feel confident about showing your family and friends who are normally saying things like "pish-tosh" when you bring up video games.

Although there are annoyances that will deter some, Kingdom of Paradise is still fun enough that it's worth playing past the rough spots to get to the good stuff.

It’s a highly recommended compilation for old timers (myself included), but maybe newbies will not appreciate the games as much.

In the end, you must head the advice which our dear bounty hunter has taken to heart, literally: BE THE BALL.

Bookworm is exactly what it says that it is, a game where a worm goes around beating up creatures using only the power of his words. If that sounds like a good time, and have fun with the daily word jumble, Bookworm Adventures is probably the right game for you.

If you are looking for an adventure game to play, you could do a lot worse than Muzzled. It’s defiantly fun for at least one play through.

If you are a fan of platformers, and want to experience it with a drilling machine, this unique game will please 2D fans. Just expect to be let down in the replay value and sound department.

A solid title that truly is "fun for the whole family."

With simple graphics and musical soundtrack, Rush’s $6 price point is justified. The controls are quite solid too, but being able to zoom in and out could have been nice but isn’t totally necessary.

With it short gameplay and high action, Wet will make the perfect weekend rental, especially if jacked up on Code Red Mountain Dew.

But the whole point is bringing the guitar playing ideal to a portable system. This has definitely been accomplished with the fret board and guitar pick stylus, but the absence of crucial game options really bring the overall package of this game down.

Most likely, the developers adding in all these gameplay elements to make it easier on the player, something that the target audience -- younger kids, would appreciate. But to the fans of the first title, it is like a slap in the face.

Even though Pipe Mania is not a bold departure for a game that’s existed for years now, it’s still a pretty good game.

If you or your kid is a fan of Clone Wars, Star Wars in general, or even just wants to play some fun mini-games, this is definitely worth checking out, especially considering it's free to try.

Another area where Pandora Tomorrow is somewhat of a let down is in the absolute necessity of having to find humans to play with.

One need not be a huge fan of John Constantine, nor even know anything about him or the Hellblazer series to appreciate the experience (though it might make you cool).

The replay value isn’t very high for casual fans of the sport, and I suspect not even hardcore fans will spend copious amounts of time with the title.

There is no doubt that if you like old style RPGs, you will like The 4 Heroes of Light.

While not spectacular by today's standards, Tales of Phantasia still has charm and an uncommon style of gameplay.

King of Swing is like getting a new puppy; it is addictive and fun at first, but then the full reality of taking care of it finally sets in. Initially the game will be fun, but then frustration and (even) anger may eventually become the norm.

Geist is intriguing enough as the sum of its parts to elicit forgiveness for its shooting gameplay.

Despite having an annoying audio side, Puzzle Guzzle is one of the best $20 games I have played in a long time.

With a total of twelve levels, including two bosses, Swarm may not be the longest game in its price range, but you'll be replaying each level at least a few times in order to collect the five DNA strands scattered across each needed to unlock the bosses, as well as to earn those coveted Death Medals.

Without question, Beautiful Katamari is an entertaining game, especially for newcomers to the series.

This blue lizard offers way more than a certain purple dragon at over half the cost. Scaler's high speed may remind some of a certain other blue creature, but since he is only making revivals of his earlier days, why not try a game with a totally next-generation look and feel, but without all those camera glitches?

X-Men Legends II is a gem for comic book fans, or fans of a good action RPG. The game offers a very balanced proportion of depth, control, and action.

The game is 10 dollars, which seems about right for the maximum amount of enjoyable this game is able to deliver.

It offers a less linear approach than many other titles and is fun enough to play through at least once, maybe twice given the various difficulty levels.

Better gameplay, more characters, better story, and a nice budget price tag. I just wish they could improve those visuals a little more.

Despite the graphical shortcomings, NeoGeo Battle Coliseum is still a good fighting game.

The bottom line is simple. If you are a fan of classic Namco games, there is no reason to not buy this disc. If you have not yet bought any of the games available on Xbox Live, this is the way to do it because you are getting more than your money worth.

The game is bogged down by a slew of issues that simply negate any true aspirations to master this game.

It's not as solid as X-Men Legends or Marvel Ultimate Alliance, but if you are a DC fan, you'll dig it.

Even though Metal Slug has not evolved, it is a still a fun game, but game design changes would definitely be welcomed in the inevitable Metal Slug 8.

The central narrative holds up for the most part, the squad-based elements are terrific, and the suspense won’t let you down.

There was much about the game that was good: the lighting, the music, the character models, etc. However, there were also many things that soured the game for me, such as the game's lack of a mid-mission save system, the too-linear gameplay, the awkward controls, and the game's habit of being generally too strict.

Sega Rally Online Arcade has the appeal to attract newcomers thanks to its controllability, but quickly turns into a more hardcore offering due to the highly competitive AI. Grabbing a first place position is rare, which is why the game only has a handful of cars and a couple of tracks to unlock; even Achievement points are difficult to come by. But even though the game's arcadeyness appeals to a broader spectrum of players, this is really a game more for the dedicated gamer.

Despite its flaws, Brick Breaker Deluxe is an entertaining game for the $8 purchase price.

Again, true flight enthusiasts will balk at the lack of takeoff/landing phases and since there is no multiplayer, Ace Combat 5 can't be recommended for anyone but airplane lovers.

An entertaining, easy-going action-oriented RPG that doesn’t reinvent the gaming wheel—but rather cel-shades it beautifully.

Few games hit the shelves with as much panache and style, and as an entertaining romp through an original world it excels.

If there was more variety in the boss battles, a solid transparency effect on the characters, and a single pak link mode, then "Mario Kart" could have faced a run for its money.

The slower pacing of the game is more reminiscent of a traditional RPG. Therefore, if you like your RPGs with the traditional save the girl story while gaining levels and fighting random battles, Legendia will surely please.

While the game doesn't drive you to finish it, and isn't the best platformer to come out in recent months, it still has undeniable quality with generally awesome aesthetics.

Gradius is one of those titles that (for better or worse) has just as much appeal today as it did when it first came out. In fact, it’s even harder to find this kind of action today when 2D games are considered inferior.

Nothing about Superstars V8 Racing is glaringly bad, aside from the tiresome menus that need to read your save whenever you make a selection.

If you’re interested in trying something new, with a great plot and deep rewards, then this is a good pickup. If you’d rather have a more mainstream experience, with more obvious intense moments, then this won’t be a good purchase.

In the very least, it's a fun way to get bragging rights over your friends without actually inflicting pain, and hey, it could be worse - we could be playing "Raw 3."

Seems comfortable to rest squarely in the warm embrace of the genre that id pioneered a decade ago. Certainly, that’s not a bad place to be.

This series is quite possibly the biggest surprise of the PS2’s final years.