Dark sector is a good action game, mainly thanks to the entertaining Glaive. However, it has its flaws, especially the close combat, short lifespan and weak online mode.

Bee Movie Game tries to offer more than the usual copy of the movie setpieces. Challenges are varied, although somewhat limited. Still, it’s one of the best games for youngsters.

Burst Limit is a good fighting game for fans, and fun overall. However, those familiar with previous games will frown at some limitations.

PAIN is extremely funny. It’s short, and limited, but offers uncompromised entertainment for hours on end.

More than a good game – which it actually isn't – The Lost Crown is an experience not to be missed by those who have a penchant for the supernatural.

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

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

Far from being a bad game, it turns out as a slightly above average FPS, with a weak storyline, and mostly unbalanced overall.

NHL 2K8 is a solid ice hockey, wholly competent in most departments.

It captures the setting perfectly, going straight to the point. This also makes the experience somewhat short and repetitive, but it manages to be exhilarating at times.

The playability should have been better, considering the technology behind it all, but it still manages to offer some hours of unadulterated entertainment.

If you're curious, just keep in mind that this isn't your run-of-the-mill strategy game.

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.

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.

It captures the setting perfectly, going straight to the point. This also makes the experience somewhat short and repetitive, but it manages to be exhilarating at times.

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

Force Unleashed PSP is worthy of attention, due to the gripping storyline, fun playability – although with its flaws – and good customization options.

Crash of the Titans is an interesting proposition for platform fans. As a new game in the series, its star loses a bit of shine and character, due to the emergence of titans.

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

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.

Syphon Filter will absolutely please fans of the series, but also everyone who wants a good action game for Sony’s old-gen machine.

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

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.

Races are frantic and the controls are a pleasure, and the only regret is that there isn't much in the way of track diversity.

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

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.

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.

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.

Inferno is closer to the Alone in the Dark that should have been. Atari fixed some crucial flaws and improved other aspects, and yet the game still feels slightly rough.

Turok’s reinvention comes out with a positive balance. Those who are able to overlook the clichéd setting and the B movie side of things will enjoy an interesting and capable FPS, far from ground-breaking, but with some good moments.

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

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.

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

See this game as version 1.1 of FIFA 08, but focused on the UEFA European Championship, and as a nice taste of things to come in the next edition of FIFA.

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.

Visceral combat and fort assaults are the main attractions, although the story isn't exactly alluring.

The solo mode mechanics are more fun than the remainder, but it's still entertaining with friends.

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.

Battle Archives Vol.1 is mostly worth for what it represents, not necessarily for the - dubious - quality of its games.

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.

Deep down, it’s a set of mini-games wrapped up in the Olympics thematic, but fails to prevail in one or the other aspect.

Fantasy Wars won’t please everyone, but it’s a fairly competent game that will interest every fan of the genre.

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

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

If you're looking for an uncompromised shooter, to jump straight into the action old-school style, then The Club is something to try.

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

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

For those tempted to play a different kind of platformer, Dewy's Adventure may be very attractive. However, it may also become infuriating due to the peculiar playability.

Turok’s reinvention comes out with a positive balance. Those who are able to overlook the clichéd setting and the B movie side of things will enjoy an interesting and capable FPS, far from ground-breaking, but with some good moments.

Only recommended to those who are completely devoted to F.E.A.R. and who possess a great capability for enduring tedious moments.

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?

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.

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

This is a fun and accessible racing game, mostly suited for occasional play.

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

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

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.

Visceral combat and fort assaults are the main attractions, although the story isn't exactly alluring.

Crash of the Titans is an interesting proposition for platform fans. As a new game in the series, its star loses a bit of shine and character, due to the emergence of titans.

Bee Movie Game tries to offer more than the usual copy of the movie setpieces. Challenges are varied, although somewhat limited. Still, it’s one of the best games for youngsters.

Still, NHL 08 manages to be an entertaining e adequate ice hockey game, and will remain as a valid choice for PC players who can’t afford the alternatives available in next-gen consoles.

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

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.

Naruto has given us some fairly competent games; this isn't one of those.

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

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

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.

NBA 08 goes straight to the point, providing new challenges and rewards, above all. However, we can hardly say it’s the deeper game of its genre, and that’s likely to push away fans of the sport.

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.

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

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

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.

It won’t obtain a negative review because it has its value, but when there are better games available it is difficult to recommend MotoGP 07, unless money is starting to weight in your wallet or you catch it a good price.

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

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

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.

Far from being a bad game, Escape From Paradise City shows ambition and qualities to some extent, possibly more than would be recommended for the limited and tedious design.

PixelJunk Racers is a nice game, that can be seen either as a lost opportunity, or a little good idea.

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

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.

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

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

Loki is a decent game, but it faults for its monotony and immeasurable difficulty. There’s not much else to point, good or bad, in a game that is only recommended to die-hard fans of the genre.

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

Sonic Rivals 2 is as much fun as it is frustrating. It is, however, a good evolution on the previous title, fondly remembering us of the glorious past of the series.

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

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.

Not at all ambitious, it settles for a familiar formula, just changing the scenario.

In the end, Friend or Foe is only advised to its demographic, and even so with a lot of reservations.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Compared to last year’s game, differences are few and far between. Story mode is deeper, with new challenges and one or another improvement.

As a videogame, it’s far from being recommended. But as a collection piece for fans of the series, it may be worth a look.