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]

In many ways, L.A. Noire is similar to an AMC series...It's a slow build, but once hooked, we couldn't get enough of this provocative adventure, with its compelling characters and innovative gameplay. It's not perfect, but it's also unlike anything else on the PS3 right now. [July 2011, p.77]

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]

Instead, much like Bioshock 2, the single-player portion can't quite recapture the magic of the original, but there is no denying Portal 2 is a brilliant and satisfying game in its own right. [June 2011, p.72]

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]

Dumb fun boils over into awful stew when we, as the Greek Achilles, are forced to stab toes during a two-part and cliche-addled boss fight against a giant statue complete with respawning zombie minions, quick-time events, and enough hamartia to choke mighty Zeus himself. [June 2011, p.75]

This bundle of PS2 games proves that no matter the resolution, it's one of the best game trilogies this side of Olympus. [June 2011, p.83]

Bland environments, reused enemies, and repetitive combat make even short levels feel drawn out. [June 2011, p.75]

It's nothing groundbreaking, but it's simple fun for those looking for some self-made party-time entertainment. [June 2011, p.75]

Everything old, pardon the worn sentiment, is new again with Kombat. [June 2011, p.76]

Add in a dull audio track, glitches, and game freezes and Rush 'N Attack had us wishing it had stayed covert for a few more decades. [June 2011, p.80]

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

But these are niggling issues; the franchise is moving up through the driving-game field and may finally be in contention for a podium position come next seasons. [June 2011, p.81]

This is a bargain-bin title. [June 2011, p.81]

Multiplayer is clearly Kizuna Drive's focus. Playing alone is a different story. [June 2011, p.80]

The whole experience is just as addictive as its predecessors, and now that it's got infrastructure cooperative and competitive multiplayer, we no longer have to face this adventure alone. [June 2011, p.80]

Eight years after the fact, the game remains a curious muddle, but this time it's a curious muddle in high definition. [June 2011, p.83]

Gamers who want an RPG they can dig into and play, however, probably won't have a problem. [June 2011, p.82]

Completists may want this one to fill out their Final Fantasy libraries, but most fans can stick with the original versions. [June 2011, p.82]

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

This is one unlucky seven. [June 2011, p.84]

Fans of traditional arcade racers will find more value in Apocalypse's replay-rewarding multiplayer, but it's the campaign that'll have them instinctively gripping their Hyundai's steering wheel a little tighter every time they cross a rickety bridge. [May 2011, p.74]

That said, Clone Wars remains a finely crafted and worthy romp through LEGO land, even for veterans of the series. [May 2011, p.77]

Make no mistake: These stars shine, but not as bright as we might have liked. [May 2011, p.78]

2K11's got game, but The Show is deeper, prettier, and more fun. [May 2011, p.79]

The hole in Top Spin 4's serve is its lack of game commentary, which imparts an eerily quite, last-gen feel to matches. [May 2011, p.79]

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

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]