Legendary is an acceptable, sometimes frustrating game, a simple entertainment until the great first-person shooters of the year are released.

The game modes are not particularly intense, and the vehicles, although very detailed, fail to offer the feeling from the best of the series.

The game modes are not particularly intense, and the vehicles, although very detailed, fail to offer the feeling from the best of the series.

The game modes are not particularly intense, and the vehicles, although very detailed, fail to offer the feeling from the best of the series.

An interesting package that is competent enough to place to whole family staring at the TV screen. But only if they're willing to let go of the classic games, played on the floor with pieces all over the room.

Only the most undemanding superbike fans will enjoy this game, especially online.

Legendary is an acceptable, sometimes frustrating game, a simple entertainment until the great first-person shooters of the year are released.

Legendary is an acceptable, sometimes frustrating game, a simple entertainment until the great first-person shooters of the year are released.

Playing it safe, this sequel improves slightly the previous game and mostly offers more of the same for die-hard fans.

Apart from more life, this town needed more activities to spice it up, to avoid calling MySims as 'the game where you build furniture'.

Fracture is a generic shooter with a nice set of weapons and terrain deformation, but the story is mediocre, the main character lacks charisma and production values are just average.

Fracture is a generic shooter with a nice set of weapons and terrain deformation, but the story is mediocre, the main character lacks charisma and production values are just average.

A title to please fans, retrogamers and players in search of a real challenge, but most new generation gamers will find it difficult to bond with this game.

A title to please fans, retrogamers and players in search of a real challenge, but most new generation gamers will find it difficult to bond with this game.

It has some serious flaws, sure, but maybe those who are looking for some moments of fun without thinking too much about it can overlook them.

SimCity Creator joyfully bounces between the series reliable basics and an imperfect production. It's a good game hampered by seriously flawed controls.

Here is a competent strategy game, far from perfect and more demanding than it initially looks. Great for those with a lot of time in their hands.

TNA Impact is a nice first attempt that deserves to be exploited with some reservations.

TNA Impact is a nice first attempt that deserves to be exploited with some reservations.

FaceBreaker is extremely simple and straight to the point, but not exactly fun, mostly due to the frustration that derives from the fighting.

Mercs 2 turns out as a disappointing action game, weak in all technic departments, be it graphics, AI or the dead at birth multiplayer. So much wasted potential.

FaceBreaker is extremely simple and straight to the point, but not exactly fun, mostly due to the frustration that derives from the fighting.

Mercs 2 turns out as a disappointing action game, weak in all technic departments, be it graphics, AI or the dead at birth multiplayer. So much wasted potential.

Mercs 2 turns out as a disappointing action game, weak in all technic departments, be it graphics, AI or the dead at birth multiplayer. So much wasted potential.

Ferrari Challenge is lagging behind a Race Driver GRID or a Gran Turismo 5 Prologue.

If you consider the apartment idea and the witches addition a good investment, than by all means play Apartment Life. Otherwise, you'd be better learning a spell to speed up time until "The Sims 3."

Apartment Pets lacks diversity, complexity and something that encourages us to keep caring for the – somewhat – cute animals.

Technical problems are abundant, the character development is mostly irrelevant and the adventure is linear.

Even though it's technically passable – although never amazingly so - Smash Court Tennis 3 misses in the most important department: playability.

Space Siege has quite some problems. Controls are confusing, story is linear, sceneries are overly repetitive and the choices we make have little to no impact on character development.

There's no great mystery, after all - Art of Murder is a competent game that doesn't bring anything new to the table, but never commits any blatant mistakes.

Aimed at the most nostalgic among us, it's a pity to realize that 1942: Joint Strike isn't very ambitious.

The challenge is enormous, it has some variety, but make sure to warm up the fingers and make an insurance policy on the gamepads.

Guitar Hero: Aerosmith does nothing for players, unless we're speaking of the biggest Aerosmith fans.

Commando 3 soon becomes repetitive, even though it's a short game.

The Xbox 360 version of Kane's Wrath really shines through its slick interface.

This version has serious technical and design flaws that make it not much fun to play and are indication of a rushed conversion.

On Tour is destined to be praised by some fans, but mocked by others.

Toki Tori is a good puzzle game, reminiscent of classics like The Humans, Fury of the Furries, Lemmings and Lost Vikings.

The console version arrived late and not improved at all. Worse visuals and less players make it inferior to the PC counterpart.

Prince Caspian is clearly aimed at the younger players, but even those demand a better game nowadays.

Turok's PC odyssey comes out damaged by some impossible to ignore flaws. Overlong loadings, bugs that may lead to crashes to the desktop and a technical field that is already behind some older PC games. The clichéd setting doesn't help either.

NBA Ballers: Chosen One lacks better production values. Career mode is short, combos should be more varied, and some objectives don't make sense.

Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers is more of the same, and that won't disturb those who appreciate the franchise.

Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers is more of the same, and that won't disturb those who appreciate the franchise.

Universe at War doesn't embody the best translation of a RTS to a console. However, if you're tempted to try some strategy, it could be something to check.

The second-rate technical department harmed the vision of its creators, with flawed combat and a sense of involvement that rarely succeeds.

It's not embarrassing and even possesses some thrilling moments, but you'd have to ignore some quite serious flaws to fully enjoy it.

Naruto is essentially fun, manages to offer some fulfillment, but there is little else to keep players interested after a few hours.

First and foremost, Warriors Orochi PSP is a game aimed at fans, and only then for a few other players.

Superstars Tennis may as well be a dream for Sega fans, but hardly will win any converts.

Superstars Tennis may as well be a dream for Sega fans, but hardly will win any converts.

Superstars Tennis may as well be a dream for Sega fans, but hardly will win any converts.

Overall, if you like the concept, often gather a group of friends at home, and have a passion for movies, then Buzz! The Hollywood Quiz comes highly recommended.

Visually stimulating, with a friendly interface, but overall Imperium Romanum isn't very ambitious.

We hope that Sega has already received enough feedback from players, and can embark on a new project, original, with good production values e lasting appeal. But, please, no Virtua Cop Return, ok?

Overall, Size Matters in the PS2 will be treasured by fans, but we can't avoid the feeling that something was lost in translation.

Rocktmen could be thrilling, especially considering the genre isn't exactly prolific, and the four player co-op mode is appealing, but there are many issues.

Rocktmen could be thrilling, especially considering the genre isn't exactly prolific, and the four player co-op mode is appealing, but there are many issues.

Ecolis isn't a bad game… it just isn't fun, and the awkward controls make it difficult to enjoy.

The great atmosphere is harmed by flawed mechanics – camera, fighting, response delay – that hopefully will be addressed in the next chapter.

As a Lost fan, I enjoyed exploring the island and interacting with survivors from the Oceanic Flight 815; as a videogames player, Via Domus feels like a wasted opportunity.

As a Lost fan, I enjoyed exploring the island and interacting with survivors from the Oceanic Flight 815; as a videogames player, Via Domus feels like a wasted opportunity.

As a Lost fan, I enjoyed exploring the island and interacting with survivors from the Oceanic Flight 815; as a videogames player, Via Domus feels like a wasted opportunity.

We can't help but notice the lack of improvements in this translation. An opportunity has clearly been lost here, despite remaining a good game.

Iridium Runners may be cheap, but doesn't offer much quality. With a bigger budget and more ambition, it could be fun.

Dynasty Warriors 6 isn't properly bad, it doesn't contain anything appalling. However, average is the suitable word here.

Third game in the FIFA Street series, and EA is still looking for the best balance between playability and fun. It's enjoyable to play, but it can become tedious after a while.

Third game in the FIFA Street series, and EA is still looking for the best balance between playability and fun. It's enjoyable to play, but it can become tedious after a while.

Go! Sports Skydiving is a nice proposal, with a few control problems, but that gets more fun in multiplayer. It’s not really interesting in single-player, though, so it’s recommended to think before you dive.

Inventory restrictions, abundance of backtracking and run of the mill production values make things pretty average.

Inventory restrictions, abundance of backtracking and run of the mill production values make things pretty average.

Inventory restrictions, abundance of backtracking and run of the mill production values make things pretty average.

Castaway Stories is a competent game, a good starting point for those unfamiliar with the series, but may not justify the investment in medium term.

PixelJunk Monsters is fun. At least... initially. Here is a compelling game for fans of uncomplicated strategy, knowing that diversity and complexity are mostly absent.

Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games DS gets closer to the casual and uncompromised format that Sega had in mind. Mini-games are easier with the stylus and less frustrating. Still, there are better alternatives for the DS.

What we have here is a different and interesting “game”, and time feels well spent, as long as the players are into the subject matter. if not, you may as well pick up your BFG and go waste some more zombie/soldier/alien scum.

Omega Five is an extremely valid offer to those looking for new arcade titles on Xbox 360.

Online or offline, the conclusion is only one – this adventure is dull, tremendously repetitive and not very absorbing.

Toy Home is a simple and occasionally fun game, at least for the short period it takes to become frustrated with the controls and the lack of substance.

NiGHTS: Journey of Dreams could have been much better. There are some first-rate levels, but also a few frustrating designs. Fans of the original will be able to ignore the tribulations and enjoy the magic in this game.

Luxor: Pharaoh's Challenge is a quick fix, a fun game for a few moments, but its awkward controls become problematic after a while.

BlackSite on PS3 will suffer the same fate as the Xbox 360 version, being a game made without enthusiasm, and crammed with problems that seriously hurt its ambitions.

Short and yet boring, doesn’t bring anything new to the table and doesn’t even accomplish what it ought to. Only the biggest fans of the material will take some enjoyment out of this game.

The DS version of Boogie tries to blend the rhythmic and cartoonish format of the original with some micro-games. However, the scarce diversity only is lessened by our quest to get better results and unlock all songs.

Master of Illusion won’t replace SingStar or Buzz! as the number one family game, and its scope is limited. Still, it’s a curious piece of entertainment that teaches us some interesting card tricks.

It’s difficult to recommend Ghost Squad. The action is exciting and the shooting is enjoyable, especially with the Wii Zapper, but the extremely short lifespan and primitive visuals lower the score.

We're still waiting for a truly significant light-gun shooter for the PS3, and not another half-baked translation from the arcades.

We expected more from Nintendo, maybe a game able of bringing home the fun that we used to have on the arcades. They choose to stick with a familiar franchise and create something really simple.

Problems appear in the shape of tedious tracks, extremely simple physics model, infuriating loading times and unremarkable playability.

Sadly, IO Interactive wasn’t up to their standards in this production, and we can say that we stand before one of the biggest disappointments of the year.

Examining the series, we can’t but name this ProStreet as the ugly duckling of Need For Speed. EA tried to break some principles, therefore getting in the way of other great racing games, but clearly failed.

Examining the series, we can’t but name this ProStreet as the ugly duckling of Need For Speed. EA tried to break some principles, therefore getting in the way of other great racing games, but clearly failed.

The length of the game isn’t above four hours, making the investment redundant. All we have left is an interesting atmosphere and an homage to the classic first-person RPGs.

The good implementation of the Wii Zapper, the Arcade extra and easy to get into online mode are its high points. On the other hand, the production values are obsolete, level design is dull, and the AI is utterly dumb.

As if the clearly unfinished development, many imperfections and unoriginal design weren’t enough, BlackSite also arrives in one of the best years ever for the FPS genre.

It’s hard to truly recommend UMK. But the genre isn’t abundant on the DS, and Mortal Kombat still retains some of its charm.

Origins is special. The atmosphere is excellent, completely worthy of the series, putting to rest the apprehension of longtime fans.