Harvey Birdman: Attorney at Law is an incredibly enjoyable experience, but paying full price for only a few hours of laughter should only be reserved for hardcore fans of the show.

The problem lies in the simple fact that it simply doesn’t stack up that well next to the superior body of PC iterations.

Fans of forensic analysis and a decent mystery yarn presented in starker, more realistic tones than other DS games will enjoy this title, and we hope it becomes a franchise like Phoenix Wright, hopefully returning with more grisly crimes and more interaction with suspects and witnesses.

Like SSX Blur, Boogie is another audio-visual feast with flawed gameplay.

Sure, the game has its flaws and quickly becomes tedious, but it's strangely addicting in its own way.

Another huge, glaring error on the controls in PN03 is that controlling Vanessa is like controlling an open jar of molasses through Omaha Beach.

You'll sincerely want to accomplish goals, unlock characters, and share the experience with friends, but the game's got so much on its spinning plate there's no way to grow reasonably accustomed to any one aspect, and it's far too frenetic to be pick-up-and-play friendly.

Overall, this is still a decent representation of Texas Hold ‘em. Digital Leisure did a good job of making sure the mechanics worked properly, and in that regard the game works wonderfully.

Since Tony Hawk's Downhill Jam is tailored for the Saturday morning crowd, the appeal of this title is already weakened to an average Hawk fan. But with the older demographic went the intangible addictive nature of the series.

Sure, the game barely scratches the surface of the instrument and its composition tools are pretty much useless, but the rhythm game contained within is fairly solid, has a strong selection of good classical music, is made all the more realistic and even a bit educational, thanks to the included piano peripheral.

Like a Vegas buffet, the price is right, and there's something in here for everybody.

A solid experience with enough variety to show most any fan of the genre a good time.

Without learning how to best use the items and talismans available to Izuna, this is a frustrating trip. But for those who enjoy the way Izuna forces players to use more than just a handful of attacks, the strategy of battle and the joy of victory can be quite fulfilling.

All modes are nonetheless solid, backed by a considerate number of options. A few more touches could have polished this up to a stellar game, but as is it stands at average.

Three of the four are really good.

Battleship, Connect Four, Sorry, Trouble is good for a single player fix. Battleship is fun, but the others lose the thrill of chance when the AI masterminds a close game.

Aside from the price, Resident Evil 2 is a worthwhile game and is an extreme necessity to those who want to follow the series' storyline but haven't yet played the title on any other console.

This game does a lot of things well, but being a baseball game isn’t one of them.

Those looking for a serious RPG effort or a robust multiplayer, however, should hold onto their $50 for now.

The game and controller is easily worth what retailers are charging, and the package is an ideal way of getting the Wii message of playing together across to the casual consumer. Wii Play is far more than just a collection of minigames, it is an extension of the console itself and should be the first port of call for all new Wii owners.

Games of this nature need to decide, up front, who their intended audience is. Otherwise, you end up with a game that tries to be accessible to children, yet provide enough depth to please older gamers.

The control scheme is largely a mess, but Electronic Arts succeeds in giving gamers more standard WWII action gameplay.

At the end of the day, Decepticons comes out feeling half-baked.

All of the elements are there for a really good game. The only things holding this back are the serious repetition and the small amount of different modifications you can do to each car.

Judged on a point-by-point basis, Onechanbara: Bikini Zombie Slayers is not a good game; the presentation is awfully generic, the story and dialogue don’t make sense, and the gameplay is ultimately hampered by painful motion controls.

It’s just that it isn’t all that fun, nor a worthy purchase for any serious gamer.

The core gameplay is rather uninspired but works well enough, the visuals and audio are both mixed bags, and the campaign is a decent enough length but never really offers a great sense of accomplishment.

The idea is solid, solid enough that it should be revisited in the future, even if the execution this time around is lacking.

Unless you’re a hardcore racing fan, you’ll want to save this one for a rental on a slow day.

Not a bad game, for The Sims' first handheld outing. Despite its many little flaws, Bustin' Out is still a hard game to put down.

The game is a mixed-bag, for sure, but the highs slightly outweigh the fighting genre side effects.

It's easy to pick up and play, yet just as easy to put away and forget about.

The typical Final Fantasy charm is there, but Square-Enix had good reason to keep this one out of the states for so long.

There's a lot of content and novel concepts in this game, but you'll need to look past the cheesier elements and muddy presentation to love what's underneath.

Crystal Bearers is a game in desperate need of more variety. After putting in a couple of hours most gamers will be seasoned veterans of the game’s mechanics and start to grow tired of them.

Every platforming challenge is camera related. It's sad, because there is a lot of untapped potential in Pac-Man World 3.

A 3D fighter on DS is long overdue, and D3 deserves kudos for being the first to publish such a title. Unfortunately, there are too many pieces of frosting missing to make this either a good introduction to the world of Naruto or a solid execution of a fighter on the handheld.

The music is funky and the graphics are fresh and frenzied.

After forcing myself to play it through, I must admit the game has some positive qualities -- just not enough to endear it to anyone over the age of 9.

Dawn of the Dragon may be lacking the polish and spark of big name DS titles, but it’s a solid time-waster.

The DS version is a markedly better effort than its Wii counterpart. Rather than being confined to the Wii version’s claustrophobic combat arenas, players can traverse larger environments and thus gather more of a sense of actually being on an adventure.

The Lion King 1.5 isn’t a bad game. I actually thought it was a lot of fun. It is well-animated and entertaining, but it was just unforgivably easy.

All in all, Dragonology is something of a mixed bag.

Probably the best representation of the Yu-Gi-Oh! card game to date. However, as an update to what was a very good game in WWE, it doesn’t go as far as it probably should.

Due to its unoriginal rehash of platformer game mechanics Pac-Man World 3 is only recommended for younger audiences or those new to the 3D platformer.

While this game has more single player potential than some other DS puzzlers, it lacks the multiplayer fun of titles like Bomberman DS and Puyo Pop Fever.

With a rough translation alongside a bevy of ridiculous technical problems, it's hard to recommend this game. However, the overall style and multiplayer aspects got the better of me.

It's hard to say that EA is giving GameCube owners a favor with Carbon, they are a business after all, but it probably doesn't hurt.

As it is, this game is still a good fit for preteens, although the extremely low difficulty level, even on Hard, might not appeal to players looking for the next Marvel Vs. Capcom.

Overall, Spore Hero's not horrible or even bad for that matter, but it sure isn't great.

Speed Racer is definitely a rental unless you're a fan of the television series or the newly released movie.

Unfortunately, overall I found the game to be frustrating more often than fun. The problems were just too much to overcome.

Controls are tight and responsive, and offer up an entirely new experience, especially since Cooking Mama is one of the first of its kind, but the experience will not last.

Visually, it does Disney's Tarzan justice. Unfortunately, Ubi Soft's final product is simply too short and shallow to justify a purchase for most gamers.

Some issues should have been worked out, but there's no question that this DS title will provide some serious fan service for Aly & AJ devotees.

Older kids will find little challenge in the game's tasks, meaning that Diego's adventure is really for youngsters who have an older brother or sister with a DS and haven't played a lot of games yet.

If you look on the bright side, the game is better than "Dark Tomorrow." However, it’s worse than the old Batman the Movie coin-op.

The graphics are grainy but interesting. Sound effects are awesome, especially when concerning the dragons. Ignore the voice acting and you’re good to go.

The game's mechanics are quite a bit deeper and more complex than the simple control scheme suggests. The result of this is that a lot of novice players will be turned off by the game before getting too far into it.

A run of the mill stealth title, borrowing gameplay elements from other titles in the genre, and it does nothing to expand or deepen them. The extra features such as fear and Batmobile action stages are automated when they should be intuitively controllable by the player.

I applaud the creators of Zoocube for not doing a me-too cookie cutter clone puzzle game. It's a neat concept and with a bit more polish it could have been the breakout they were hoping for.

There are many drawbacks to NyxQuest: Kindred Spirits, and they make this a tough game to recommend, especially with a 1000 Wii Point asking price. But players looking for a slow-paced platformer full of puzzles will definitely enjoy the experience.

A constant, an ever-glimmering paradox that may someday lead the land into a brightened future.

The game, with its remixed story line, random objectives, and Zelda-esque gameplay isn’t enough to keep newcomers to the series interested.

The visuals, the audio, and worst of all, the ability to actually enjoy the experience,have not come along so well.

Eragon will take about six to seven hours to beat with little reason to go back and do it all again. The game looks fantastic despite being a run-of-the-mill action/adventure game.

Even with a budget price, Gridmaster falls short of delivering basic expectations that sudokuholics (and even novice players) have for an electronic game of numbered crosswords.

If you’re a huge fan, it’s worth a look. If you’re anything less than a hardcore Spidey follower, however, you’ll be better off taking a pass on this title.

For most people, High School Musical: Making the Cut will feel like a sandwich with no meat.

The same excellent play mechanics remain from Donkey Konga, but replay value is severely marred by the inferior quality of the soundtrack.

The game does a lot, looks nice and offers some interesting options such as Wi-Fi downloads and slick trading cards that unlock new Spectrobes; but the game is ultimately more tedious than it is worth. It's also low on fun, which should be the basis of most games.

Super Monkey Ball Touch & Roll is a game that had high expectations from its fans, but ultimately lets everybody down.

Those who spend countless hours in front of the TV, monitoring the daily misadventures of Dexter and the Powerpuff Girls will certainly find something to appreciate in this game, but for everyone else, it’s probably best to stick with Mario and friends.

The core gameplay of Konductra is solid and somewhat original, and the task mode gives it some life, but the overall implementation is counterintuitive.

It is clear that the Wii has the potential to serve up an awesome Spider-Man experience, but it will not be found here.

Riviera is extremely bland. There are a lot of pleasing elements like the artwork and audio, but it cripples a sense of freedom and feels altogether too straightforward.

Guitar Hero On Tour was fun for a while but the novelty has worn off and Decades has made the DS versions’ shortcomings much more apparent.

Sadly, the beauty is only skin deep, and the core content of the game is really a disappointment. The game is very short and the missions are poor.

The lack of animation leaves the game high and dry at times.

Cars Race-O-Rama is a half-hearted effort throughout; all the pieces fit together but nothings stands out as particularly noteworthy and every facet of the game seems to be in need of a couple extra layers of polish.

The little toy cars can still initiate nostalgia in the older crowd, but Hot Wheels All Out misses that quality. Without it, it fails as a purely entertaining racer and gaming veterans will not like it. But as a budget title for young kids in the minivan ride to grandma's house, it has some tread.

As it stands, this title's shortcomings hold it back from being appropriate for anything but the most dedicated fans of the show or platforming games.

Nevertheless, Wordmaster is what it is and does not try to be anything more. Like its included instruction manual, it is a no-frills take on familiar concept.

It is a fast, kick-ass wicked ride that just kept me coming back for more. In short, it is an excellent video game and few games reach that status in my book.

Had developers put the extra effort into interface and fuller options for the core treasures rather than including all the throwaway titles this could have been a stellar collection. As it is, Midway Arcade Treasures holds a tenuous spot at strictly average, teetering on below average.

When it all comes down to it, only HUGE fans of the Halle Berry film should pick this up.

I found this game too tough to really get into it. Racing fans who don't mind a stiff challenge should get a real kick out of it.

Mazes Of Fate is more a love letter from its developers to the beloved PC adventure games of yore than an enjoyable experience.

A decent effort that can still be improved both in terms of car and course line-ups, and the control scheme. However, I like that the game keeps you honest with a health meter for your car so you can’t go apeshit on everything.

I won’t lie; I’m a bit disappointed with Legends.

While I'm not a big fan of the TBS genre, I looked forward to Rebelstar because of its apocalyptic storyline, cute anime characters, and the opportunity to blow up little gray aliens. Unfortunately, the game's pace (particularly the frequent loading times) kept me from ever feeling thoroughly entertained.

Kids who just can’t get enough of High School Musical will eat up Sing It!. But fans of the karaoke genre, and even those same kids who worship the ground Sharpay and Chad dance on, might want to think twice before plunking down their $60 to purchase the game and microphone bundle -- there just isn’t enough content to justify the price of the game, not to mention a few flaws.

There are definitely other small missteps, such as the lack of control options, but Heracles: Chariot Racing shines because of its mythological setting, with stellar course pieces and style.

Games aren’t beauty pageants, though, and while this game looks good, it isn’t really that interesting.

Compared to the father of this genre, Whirl Tour can (and most likely will) turn into a session of tedium and bore.

I played for half an hour on my GBA SP and started getting pains in my wrists. It would have been a much sounder decision to have only one attack button and use A to jump.

Whether gamers will attach to this one is a matter of taste; younger players who have played the life out of Nintendogs and other pet simulators may find World of Zoo a worthwhile, new distraction.

Like most women in the single scene these days, it looks good from afar but it's far from good. The hype of voice acting, stylish soundtrack, and unique comic book presentation may draw you in but the weak gameplay experience will have you running for cover.