Buzz! Master Quiz is a title that anyone interested in portable party games should consider, whether you're a parent needing a diversion for the kids in the car or a PSP owner looking to flex your trivia muscles. [Dec 2008, p.88]

If you haven't upgraded to a PS3, the action, story, and exclusive levels here won't disappoint. [Oct 2008, p.76]

Ninjas are supposed to be cool. But when a poor control scheme and an even worse camera system make it difficult to perform even one of the three activities mentioned above, they're anything but. [June 2009, p.83]

While 2K12 plays a solid game and displays improvements over the past version, it doesn't add enough to achieve its lofty aspirations. [Apr 2012, p.85]

Its controls aren't quite as precise as we'd like for a platformer, and the old-school difficulty can be occasionally punishing, but those gripes aside, Hell yeah's a twisted trip worth taking. [Dec 2012, p.86]

But ultimately, EndWar is a complex turn-based experience marred by its lack of technical polish. [Feb 2009, p.75]

The nice surprise is that it's entertaining and polished enough that you're not gonna need to swill that rat poison you were initially planning on feeding to the guinea pigs. [Sept 2009, p.80]

For all Aksys' effort to appeal to a slightly different market, Agarest is a gearhead's RPG. [July 2010, p.84]

Delivers plenty of stunning-looking, innovative gameplay to outshine its weaknesses, especially considering the very attractive $39.95 price. [Mar 2008, p.86]

Everything is bigger and better in Zombie Apocalypse 2: Never Die Alone. [Dec 2011, p.69]

But even with a limited breadth of content, Tony Hawk HD manages to dish out more nostalgic fun for $15 than our last few retail purchases combined. [Oct 2012, p.83]

For our money, though, we'd go with playability and looks and sacrifice a bit of the depth; hence March Madness 08 comes a close second to "College Hoops 2K8". [Feb 2008, p.79]

The same fast, tough, silly run-and-gun you'll find in nearly every other Slug. [Apr 2010, p.79]

Despite their past success, Splinter Cell, Pandora Tomorrow and Chaos Theory make for a less than impressive HD package. [Dec 2011, p.77]

Don't get us wrong--watching Juliet dash across the battlefield, chainsaw in hand, was entertaining in its own right. We just wish more emphasis was placed on making it fun to play and not just fun to watch. [Aug 2012, p.75]

It's a stark contrast to the uninspired single-player campaign, but SOCOM 4: U.S. Navy SEALs' online exemplifies everything we love about the series. [June 2011, p.69]

But despite this mild lack of polish, Web of Shadows makes Spider-Man fun, and fans and non-fans alike should enjoy the game's infectious action....sorry. [Holiday 2008, p.82]

It's a clever idea that delivers occasional bouts of amusement, but any winning moments are mostly self-made. [Feb 2011, p.86]

Throw in the original two Doom games, some online multiplayer, and a handful of extra content that fans of the original Doom 3 may have missed, and suddenly the $40 price tag seems pretty reasonable...as long as you don't expect too much. [Holiday 2012, p.82]

Story aside, however, Manhunt 2 is an important game--not because of the controversy surrounding it, but because it is one of the final few original PS2 games. [Holiday 2007, p.81]

Considering Rainbow Studios' pedigree of excellent motocross and off-road racers, it isn't a shocker that MX vs. ATV Untamed delivers everything you'd hope for from the first next-gen iteration of the franchise. [Jan 2008, p.84]

It's just not that good. [Sept 2008, p.81]

Still, Red River is so far removed from what we currently associate with the FPS genre that. despite changing very little from Operation Flashpoint: Dragon Rising, it's a revitalizing reminder of the originality these games can offer. [June 2011, p.74]

This PSP edition has a lot of extra content compared to the PS2 original, though, so fans of the series might want to give it a shot regardless. [Oct 2012, p.85]

It's stylish and striking--a compelling visual complement to the 10 hours of enjoyable sleuthing and puzzle-solving on offer here. [July 2011, p.82]

Fans of the series know what they're in for, but everyone else can rest their fingers for deeper games. [Apr 2012, p.60]

We found the added button-press a bit cumbersome. [Jan 2012, p.87]

At the very least it's worth playing through to the level cap just to fight alongside the most recognizable characters in comics. [April 2011, p.82]

The bottom line is that its disparate parts don't combine to make a better whole. [June 2009, p.76]

A top-notch addition to the genre. [Aug 2009, p.67]

It remains a flawed experience, even in the face of its significant upgrades in the depth and gameplay options. [Apr 2008, p.74]

While Turok's adventure doesn't write the next great chapter in first-person action gameplay, it's a thoroughly solid, entertaining, thoughtfully-designed, and well-paced shooter. [Mar 2008, p.80]

While it's a bit too wacky for its own good, its undeniable charm and pick-up-and-play appeal keeps it on track. [Holiday 2011, p.81]

At times, it felt phoned-in, unoriginal, and fairly buggy, though the visuals and multi-path levels shine. [Apr 2012, p.87]

If you're looking for something fast, accessible, and just a little stupid, Wheelman's calling your name. [June 2009, p.82]

It's not an unplayable wreck--it just isn't worth the time and effort it takes to slog through. [Jan 2011, p.84]

It's not the longest or hardest RPG, but it's heartfelt worldview makes it worth our time. [July 2012, p.79]

Fast fun for fans of ridiculous racing. [Feb 2011, p.87]

2K's NHL game is still maturing - it needs another year of fine-tuning to release its full flavor - but still, you won't be disappointed if you partake of it now. [Nov 2009, p.81]

The problem is that while portions of Unleashed are entertaining, the two styles never meld into a cohesive new experience. [Feb 2009, p.75]

The Aftermath is good, stupid fun to pick up and play, but it might rot your brain in the process. [Dec 2009, p.82]

Creativity shines through the chaos even when the on-screen actions hits a dizzying crescendo. [June 2011, p.80]

As a PSN budget title, Trilogy would soar. At $40, though, it's a bit of a turkey. [Dec 2012, p.87]

Carnival Island is extremely easy, but with a projected audience of families with young children, this is understandable. [Holiday 2011, p.79]

For a game with "revolution" in its title, there's not all that much radical innovation going on here. [Jan 2010, p.81]

Steering and handling is a tiny bit sluggish, but we'll take that over twitchy any day. [Apr 2012, p.56]

Players can wholeheartedly expect to get a full 20 dollars worth of speedway spirit here, but those with relined expectations for their racing sims will only become more ravenous for a true main course. [Jan 2011, p.86]

If you're a big fan of the original and love the multiplayer, you can read this as four and a half stars, but most people can live without Portable Ops Plus. [Holiday 2007, p.78]

Despite the mechas' new,smaller stature(roughly two-thirds the size of those in previous titles), battles felt sluggish. [May 2012, p.81]

AvP's multiplayer is gory, gratifying, and will bring an evil little smile to your face. [Apr 2010, p.76]

The core Dynasty combat system has needed a serious shaking-up for years now, and even the new RPG-style character-building element isn't enough to fix that. [July 2009, p.83]

Frustrating. Unbalanced. Dull. [June 2008, p.83]

The final showdown with Hel - and the story's resolution - seems abrupt and sadly, unepic. [June 2008, p.82]

Not based on any particular Sherlock Holmes story, this is a throwback to the point-and-click adventures of old, but with the clue-finding mechanics of L.A. Noire and puzzles that feel like old-school Resident Evil games. [Dec 2012, p.85]

Admittedly, NASCAR 09 packs enough performance to avoid outright embarrassment, but you'll need the blind devotion of a diehard NASCAR fan to overlook the game's disappointing lack of polish. [Aug 2008, p.73]

The only real reason to purchase this port is if the prospect of scouting out a Dreamcast and a copy of the game seems a bit pricey. [Holiday 2012, p.81]

As a hack-and-slash tribute to its source materials, Afro Samurai succeeds with its rewarding battle animations and atmosphere. [Apr 2009, p.78]

A bundle tailor-made for diehard Tekken fans that'll leave the average gamer feeling hoodwinked. [Jan 2012, p.84]

It would be nice, however, if Bond's weapons packed a bigger punch. [Jan 2011, p.87]

Unfortunately, repetitive objectives and frustrating difficulty spikes mean this monster meal is more junk food than solid nutrition. [March 2011, p.82]

Eternal Poison is built around three separate campaigns, each with their own leading characters and unique encounters, so there's plenty of built-in replay value. [Jan 2009, p.82]

Motorcycle-specific racing fantatics will lose themselves in MotoGP's depth of details, but most gamers will find the practice-requisite experience an oddly passionless grind. [Dec 2008, p.89]

Maybe we'll get what we're craving from the next Bond game. [Jan 2009, p.72]

We're convinced that there's nothing brilliant about the SingStar series. And yet, Dance is a good time. [Jan 2011, p.84]

We occasionally encountered some control issues. [Jan 2012, p.81]

Once we'd been playing for a while and knew what we were doing (and, more importantly, had leveled Thorton up considerably), the action got a lot more fun. We just wish the gameplay itself were more enjoyable. [Aug 2010, p.71]

Atari Classics Evolved might be more cynical cash grab than fan service, but its sheer game count and variety make up for a lot if you find yourself with a nostalgic twitch. [Feb 2008, p.86]

The frenetic action and controls really capture the essence of the anime, and even is DBZ isn't as spry as it used to be, this is a nice reminder of its heyday. [Holiday 2012, p.85]

The game might shoot for the stars, but it really only succeeds in being a drone. [July 2011, p.83]

If discovering, collecting, and equipping oddly designed loot is your passion, then Phantasy Star Portable is your type of game. [June 2009, p.81]

A solid enough offering. [May 2010, p.85]

Its overall experience never lives up to the implied grandeur of its cross-country speedfest premise. [Jan 2012, p.78]

Only true fans of the series need apply here. [Feb 2012, p.87]

Thought not a terrible tribute to the series, Downpour seems to tone down everything we loved about the earlier games, leaving only an average shell. [May 2012, p.78]

Massively upgrades and updates the PS2 original, making it more accessible through improved presentation and navigation of its deep roster management system. [Oct 2008, p.86]

Never quite delivered. [Mar 2010, p.74]

Kane & Lynch, like its characters, has issues. Most apparent are the graphics that range from good to near-PS2 quality. [Jan 2008, p.80]

This is easily the weakest link in the LEGO chain. [June 2012, p.83]

Repetitiveness aside, the plot and the action both heat up enough to make it worth pushing through another round of bug stomping--at least one last time. [May 2011, p.87]

One Piece and Dynasty Warrior diehards will find plenty to love; anyone else will be bored after about two missions. [Holiday 2012, p.76]

As a fighting game, Phantom Fortress is decent. [Aug 2008, p.83]

If you're a fan of the "S" in SRPGs, then XF comes recommended. [June 2008, p.80]

JoJo's Bizarre Adventure is a strange footnote in the history of classic fighters, making this HD release a niche game directed at fans of the anime series and nostalgic lovers of offbeat 2D fighting games. [Dec 2012, p.87]

Death comes frequently, but infinite continues completely erase the once-brutal challenge of the original arcade coin-op. [March 2011, p.77]

Ultimately, the zombie sections are to be stomached while we wait for beter bits to load. [June 2012, p.80]

Chaos Wars might draw in some--like fans of the obscure games it's based on, especially those who long for the days of hand-drawn characters and tiny battlefields--but its old-school aesthetic isn't enough to make up for the lackluster production values and uninspired game play. [Aug 2008, p.82]

At best, Impact will barely meet your expectations for what a wrestling game should encompass in 2008. [Dec 2008, p.91]

Thanks to the splitscreen and online with up to four people, it's easy to recommend this budget-priced title that aims low but hits hard. [Sept 2011, p.87]

"Quotation Forthcoming"

Such is the case with year's PS3 basketball combatants, with SCEA's version building on the personalization elements (putting yourself in the game), alongside accessible, easily-grasped controls. [Dec 2008, p.96]

Unquestionably a niche title, 4am's a cool experiment that those who crave something different can easily get lost in. [Aug 2012, p.83]

Ultimately, though, Bloodlines is held back by the limitations of the PSP format. [Jan 2010, p.82]

The gameplay flow on the enclosed fields is great, though. [Mar 2008, p.84]

While decapitating enemies never got old. other aspects of North fall short. [Holiday 2011, p.80]

There's still some good racin' to be had here, but the wow factor didn't make it into the PSP's diminutive case. [Jan 2011, p.84]

Simple, slick and sexily priced, this shooter has got game. [Jan 2011, p.85]

Unfortunately, Confrontation still isn't exceptionally compelling, thanks largely to the technical letdowns and its niche appeal. [Jan 2009, p.74]

It's beautiful and soothing. [Nov 2009, p.76]