Welcome to the big leagues. Clank. [Aug 2008, p.80]

Truly great games, it seems, never grow old. [Apr 2012, p.58]

The biggest issue with Reloaded isn't in the game itself, but in the release date. [Jan 2012, p.80]

While the brainteasers and competition are addicting, there's not enough substance to make Smart As worth the price; it'd be better off as a $15 download. [Holiday 2012, p.76]

"Quotation Forthcoming"

If you don't know your Grey Elves from your High Elves though, its many flaws probably outweigh its heavily referential charm. [Sept 2009, p.78]

AT2 features the turn-based combat of RPG yore, albeit broken into offense/defense phases with a rewarding, real-time scheme. [Apr 2009, p.85]

It's no Call of Duty, true, but then CoD doesn't let you tear apart giant monsters with machine gun turrets or battle Nazis in a zeppelin, does it? [Nov 2009, p.66]

Even with the PSP's imperfect analog nub, the controls are tight and responsive, making the fight combat levels (nearly half the game) a white-knuckle joy. [Holiday 2009, p.80]

It's an uneven experience that's better with friends and more memorable for its massacring elements than its story and characters. [Nov 2011, p.82]

Once your eyes adjust to the razzle-dazzle, you find that the gameplay isn't nearly as pretty. [July 2008, p.82]

Wacky additions like a zombie invasion mission add further punch to the reboot. [Mar 2012, p.85]

The portable Potter has the ingredients of a decent game, but lacks the inspiration and polish needed to conjure a potent gameplay potion. [Oct 2010, p.79]

Simply put: this game looks and sounds great, and after some gimmicky missteps with the last few franchise entries, we're pleasantly surprised to find this is the Spider-Man game we've been yearning for, not just another licensed tie-in. [Sept 2012, p.82]

Newcomers might not understand the appeal(or get the jokes), but gamers who grew up in the '80s will think it's totally rad. [Dec, p.83]

Despite BC's visible level of technical acumen, questionable design decisions combined with an outrageous game ending have produced one of the most frustrating and disappointing games in recent memory. [July 2009, p.74]

Bloated, Armageddon loses its luster...For our money, Armageddon needn't linger but rather leap at us with tooth and claw, tear, and then depart. [July 2011, p.78]

It possesses an undeniable charm that its intended audience will embrace. Who exactly that audience is...well, we're still trying to figure that out. [Apr 2012, p.86]

This lack of mercy had us cursing the game, but it also made every completed puzzle a truly satisfying victory. [Apr 2012, p.87]

Actually, it ccould be said that it's actually more fun to watch the game than it is to play it. [Holiday 2007, p.76]

Much about 13 feels familiar, but considering the quality of this portable package, that's not a bad thing. [May 2012, p.77]

As a game, it's abo - game ever, please try again. [Jan 2012, p.86]

The track selection is adequately varied, and online play is functional enough--but on the whole, Ferrari Challenge is just plain forgettable. [Nov 2008, p.89]

Plan frequent breaks. Your emotional well being will thank you for it. [Dec 2008, p.64]

Escape Plan could've been a classic. [May 2012, p.85]

The gameplay is as addictive as ever. [Feb 2012, p.84]

While the game's concept and execution are commendable, the horrendous load times constantly interrupt your experience--but if you don't mind waiting five second to access your inventory (or twenty to change zones), you'll find some humorous sandbox fun. [Holiday 2007, p.77]

There aren't many games like this for consoles, so it shakily fills a niche that most certainly needed filling. [Aug 2011, p.82]

When it all goes just right and the heroes get their heads bit off... Well, it's good to be evil sometimes. [Jan 2011, p.85]

We can't stop wondering how we'd feel about the game is EA had ungraded Jam with modern gameplay fineries. Or better yet, priced it more appropriately. [Jan 2011, p.85]

Small issues do exist, such as the goofy storyline and a not-so-useful copilot, but Assault makes an admirable outing for anyone who's ever sought to become Top Gun's Maverick. [Oct 2010, p.79]

Though Gods Eater Burst is an enjoyable romp, be prepared to go on this hunt alone. [April 2011, p.83]

A strict focus on simple level survival might have alleviated frustration, but Swarm still provides a surprisingly challenging--and splattering--good time. [April 2011, p.85]

Mostly, though, Birthday is about shooting the hell out of big gruesome monsters. This might be all the meaning most of us require. [May 2011, p.82]

At the end of the day, this remains a Star Wars game - and an essential one thanks to its compelling story and, to be fair, engaging gameplay. [Oct 2008, p.74]

While awaiting a lightsaber-wielding title to justify our Move purchase, Top Darts recreates the favorite pub pastime with an authenticity that had us craving pints of Guinness. [March 2011, p.82]

Still, the simple, accessible premise produces plenty of fun, especially when played with friends. [Holiday 2011, p.74]

Playing God can be addicting. [Holiday 2011, p.85]

It's not the revolution we were hoping for, bit it's easily the best portable Creed fix yet. [Holiday 2012, p.,70]

The problem here are the game's actions are not wholly engaging for both parties. [Nov 2010, p.72]

Seasoned fans that stubbornly stick to solo play can look forward to making plenty of negative comparisons to All 4 One's superior predecessors. [Holiday 2011 ,p.76]

Space Marine sports some cool visual touches, but its presentation falls shy of the top shooters' slick production values and its camera becomes a bit over-caffeinated during close-quarters combat. [Nov 2011, p.86]

It's an addictive cycle, and every step has its own interesting challenges, RPG and strategy fans shouldn't let this little sleeper pass by. [Holiday 2012, p.81]

Minor gripes aside, Sorcery offers up an absorbing adventure and fluid spell-casting controls, making it the most fun we've had behind the Move and a must-play for wizard wannabes of all ages. [Aug 2012, p.81]

Sluggish combat drains a bit of the excitement from the game, so fast-paced action junkies may look elsewhere, but the hilarious and irrelevant dialogue, paired with solid visuals and a unique replayable game structure, make the quirky Kenka Bancho a worthwhile experience for PSP owners seeking something truly original. [Jan 2010, p.87]

We'd definitely pick the PS3 version over this, but when it comes to kicking the afterlife ass on the go, Dante's Inferno is a reasonably solid option. [Jun 2010, p.79]

If you're only planning on buying one hockey title this season, unless you're a diehard 2K fan, we'd recommend at least checking out NHL 09 first. [Nov 2008, p.87]

In short, if you like non-fiction, history-based RTS games that require lots of thought, planning, and strategizing, this game will be awesome-sauce for you. [Mar 2008, p.78]

Although it's a decent game overall with a lot of fun moments and a few inventive touches, the sad fact remains that there are plenty of game on the market right now that do everything The Bourne Conspiracy does, but better. [Aug 2008, p.66]

While the story and settings are the same as on the PS3, the levels and the way the apprentice develops are completely different. [Oct 2008, p.76]

The third-person gunplay feels clunky when not behind the crosshairs and the deliberate pacing is an acquired taste, but the sharpshooting-focus, campaign co-op, and fresh take on WWII make V2 a welcome alternative to all those Call of Duty clones. [July 2012, p.77]

If you carry dice in your back pocket, Sacred 2 is worth a shot. [Aug 2009, p.79]

But credit given where credit is due, SCEA's packaging of one group's library(although hardcore ABBA fans might complain about a few song ommisions)on a single Blu-ray is actually more satisfying than SingStar's usual mishmash collections of songs. [Jan 2009, p.81]

Those who can overlook the aging process, though, will discover the best versions of two of the genre's greatest games. [May 2012, p.80]

For fans, Legends is a diverting interactive museum and an interesting expansion of the legends included in more recent Smackdowns. [June 2009, p.78]

I'm not saying it's not fun, because it is, but as a sequel, a few opportunities to really push the franchise were sadly missed. [Jan 2008, p.85]

The system exhibits the surging tendency of a car accelerator rather than the smooth steady power flow of an aircraft's thrust lever, making for an irritating dance of micro-inputs during the delicate maneuvers. [Nov 2010, p.80]

The furthest thing from instant gratification. [May 2010, p.82]

If you're a seasoned pro of the Virtua Tennis series, the latest tweaks don't necessarily add enough layers to warrant an upgrade. [Sept 2009, p.79]

Sure, we could complain of minor lapses in visual and audio quality, but Prejudice's high fun-to-price ration make up for its shortcomings. [Oct 2011, p.84]

Does Rainbow Moon pack enough gameplay to pass 15 dollars worth of time? Absolutely, and then some. [Oct 2012, p.84]

If you wall is smothered with Aerosmith posters, you're going to want this game anyway. [Sept 2008, p.79]

It doesn't always work. [Dec 2009, p.77]

However, quantity comes at the cost of quality--because none of the games are the main focus of the game, they all feel shallow and repetitive. [Holiday 2007, p.82]

Disney Universe is a nostalgic trip through Disney's history that should provide a fair bit of enjoyment for all Disney fans, small or large, and promises of DLC have us eager for more. [Holiday 2011, p.79]

We like the LEGO games a lot, but LEGO Indiana Jones 2 is the weakest of the recent pack by a wide margin. [Jan 2010, p.85]

We came to Homefront for its front lines and its heart, and it's here the war is won. [May 2011, p.80]

Its biggest downfall is its complete ordinariness. [Nov 2009, p.76]

The fan service is simply through the roof! [June 2008, p.81]

It's best a limited test drive. [March 2011, p.74]

Resident Evil completionists who missed these simple shooters elsewhere may find them briefly amusing, but casual Move enthusiasts needn't snag both. [Sept 2012, p.85]

Despite the surprisingly solid gameplay, not all is perfect: Animations are stiff, close combat can feel clunky, and the voice-acting's more miss than hit. [March 2011, p.78]

The PSP version of Shaun White Snowboarding isn't as ambitious in size and scope as the PS3 game, but it addresses many of big brother's shortcomings. [Feb 2009, p.71]

"Quotation Forthcoming"

Mana Khemia is hardly innovative, but if you're a fan of classic Japanese-style RPGs, you don't want to miss it. [May 2008, p.87]

Badman's core mechanic is frustrating in that you can't directly control your troops, so it feels like luck plays as much a role as skill. [Nov 2009, p.84]

While it's far from an essential download, this beat-'em-up offers old-school fun to the hands of Simpsons fans. [Apr 2012, p.87]

Building on that solid foundation, its more polished sequel gives armchair athletes another great reason to get off the couch. [Holiday 2012, p.76]

Those looking for a challenge will definitely find some bloody enjoyment in Betrayal, but the easily frustrated may be left seeing red. [Oct 2011, p.82]

It's definitely clever and fun, though, and Inferno's raft of improvements is enough to finally make Alone worth your attention. [Holiday 2008, p.81]

R-Type Command isn't a bad game per se; it's just incredibly average, with too many flaws to overlook. [Aug 2008, p.79]

This top-down arcade shooter has a slow and steady pace that's a great match for it's moody, sci-fi horror vibe. [April 2011, p.85]

Looking beyond the kid-friendly presentation, we found a goldmine of fun in this staggeringly deep yet lighthearted civ-management adventure. [Sept 2011, p.87]

The PSP effort really could've used a little more of the full-sized version's actual evolution. [Dec 2009, p.81]

Fighting other players online might be new to the portable series, but too much of the game just feels old. [Dec 2010, p.79]

A poor pace potholes the proceedings...Alice chugs and chugs and chugs. [July 2011, p.84]

Eccentric and bursting with charm. [Apr 2012, p.58]

A few game modes and a neat Autolog feature that allows us to challenge friends to score-based competitions keep things interesting for a while, but Crash gets quite stale after a few spins around the block. [Dec 2011, p.77]

Tennis 4 is fun, without being so serious. [June 2011, p.84]

Even the repetitive pacing and level structure can be forgiven, because it's simply fun to annihilate stuff. [Holiday 2009, p.85]

Rebuilding it using the PS2 game's engine just makes it a much more obvious retread. [Jan 2009, p.83]

Gameplay-wise, shooting has been simplified with a Circle button hold-and-release, which feels gimped compared to the now almost-standard analog-flipstick of most ballers. [Jan 2009, p.85]

Final Fantasy Tactic addicts should almost feel right at home. Almost. [Aug 2012, p.81]

Those that didn't like the way the first Prinny controlled will likely find similar complaints with the sequel. [March 2011, p.79]

Still, a great selection of familiar characters, weapons, and abilities make the grind semi-rewarding for those willing to stick with it. [Holiday 2011, p.78]

Nier can be surprisingly rewarding, but learning to appreciate its bizarre charms does require patience. [July 2010, p.78]

Still, Rock of Ages is a true original and remains quite amusing despite some awkward moments. [Aug 2012, p.80]

Although it lacks the surprises or intrigue inherent to most Sting-developed games, Hexyz Force still manages to provide a satisfying experience for on-the-go RPGers. [July 2010, p.85]