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.

Horse Life has basically taken Nintendogs and removed the best parts – the ones that required the most work to make.

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.

Rango is definitely not a bad game and is much more entertaining than previous movie titles such as How To Train Your Dragon and Monsters Vs Aliens. For $50, the price is a little high but could make for a great weekend rental for your young one (and a free child's movie ticket to see the movie comes with purchase of the game).

Little Red Riding Hood’s Zombie BBQ is one creative idea that suffers from lack of follow through.

The bottom line is, if you played the first Splinter Cell on GBA, there is absolutely no need to play Pandora Tomorrow as it is the same game.

Lost Magic is another brilliant and original game concept for the DS. I would even say it could become a classic if it were not for the few issues that taint the experience.

For someone who has a knack for figuring out puzzle games, this game is ideal. However, it seems too confusing for the casual gamer who will likely give up in frustration before mastering the game’s nuances (like myself).

The game mostly moves at a breakneck pace that's too fast to control skillfully, but there are some instances of severe slowdown.

One of those games that will definitely get better as sequels are created.

After a couple of hours, the boring and repetitive game will strike you like a sack of knobs to the face.

As far as movie-based games go Chicken Little really isn't that bad of a choice.

Schizoid's simple to learn but difficult to master attitude makes this definitely one of the better XBLA games of 2008.

With no multiplayer options, limited game progression, a terrible soundtrack, and horrible touch control recognition, it is hard to recommend this game over the budget friendly Neves.

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

Pipe Mania is an okay game possibly worthy of a rental for big fans of puzzle games, but it doesn’t have the staying power of games like Tetris, Columns, Braid, and Boom Blox.

For $20, I can't complain, as it was a fun diversion and I appreciated the fact that I didn't HAVE to play the game for 20 hours just to unlock a slightly steeper slope.

Despite its flaws, any fan of Star Fox should play through Star Fox Assault, but don't be too quick to pawn off your copy of "Star Fox 64" on eBay.

But, if you are looking to partake in a definitive step forward for the survival horror genre…I’m afraid that Silent Hill 4 does not take 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 replay value on offer in Shark Tale is very low. Once you pass through the entire game you probably won’t want to go back and experience it again, unless you’re a fanatic follower of the movie.

It feels like if the game was a bit more polished, it could've been special. Instead, it just shows a lot of promise, but ends up spreading itself too thin.

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

This is a pity, as Digimon: Dusk has really taken the genre in new directions and done things I only wish Pokemon and other games like it would do. Some call Digimon an imitation. I call it an evolution of the genre.

The best thing we can say about Area 51is that it is “good enough”- a label that ultimately makes for a forgettable game.

Overall, while The Punisher is not a nice game—it’s bloody, violent and certainly not for the kids—and it’s not exceptionally designed, as licenses go, it’s one of the best.

In all honestly, Spiderman Web of Shadows entirely misses the mark.

For what it is, Castle Shikigami 2 is decent and can be fun. It’s just a standard shooter and will most likely appeal to fans of this type of game. In other words, it won’t be winning people over to the genre.