Zubo is a good surprise, a mix of genres that actually works, in a fun and original universe.

Boing! Docomodake DS manages to make the player think, but is unable to be captivating, diverse or ingenious.

LocoRoco 2 may play it safe, choosing not to mess with a successful formula, but it adds a few nice twists here and there.

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.

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

Tomb Raider: Underworld is ambiguous, offering the best and the worst elements of the series. The camera is awful and there are quite a few bugs. It lacks polish, but still manages to be a good Lara Croft adventure…. And she's as beautiful and agile as ever.

Tomb Raider: Underworld is ambiguous, offering the best and the worst elements of the series. The camera is awful and there are quite a few bugs. It lacks polish, but still manages to be a good Lara Croft adventure…. And she's as beautiful and agile as ever.

Tomb Raider: Underworld is ambiguous, offering the best and the worst elements of the series. The camera is awful and there are quite a few bugs. It lacks polish, but still manages to be a good Lara Croft adventure…. And she's as beautiful and agile as ever.

Once again, Football Manager raises the bar and ends up as the undisputed champion of its genre, mainly due to the gigantic and regularly updated database.

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.

It still isn't quite sure if it's arcade or simulation, but at least the players aren't racing through the field like in last year's edition.

Mirror's Edge is a distinct game, both in playability and visuals and that's a major feat. Faith is full of character and her world is colorful and vibrant, although the adventure is quite short.

Mirror's Edge is a distinct game, both in playability and visuals and that's a major feat. Faith is full of character and her world is colorful and vibrant, although the adventure is quite short.

Red Alert 3 is an interesting RTS. However, besides the cooperative mode it doesn't add anything even remotely new. It's still solid, the production values are high, but the missions could use more creativity.

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.

Apart from the Become a Legend mode, the new edition has nothing much to justify the acquisition for owners of previous versions.

Apart from the Become a Legend mode, the new edition has nothing much to justify the acquisition for owners of previous versions.

World at War is just as solid as Modern Warfare, with interesting missions, fabulous immersion and the competent (but mostly familiar) multiplayer options. And zombies are fun!

World at War is just as solid as Modern Warfare, with interesting missions, fabulous immersion and the competent (but mostly familiar) multiplayer options. And zombies are fun!

This year's edition is a worthy addition, although not considerably different from previous iterations but still manages to offer a polished experience that fans won't miss.

This year's edition is a worthy addition, although not considerably different from previous iterations but still manages to offer a polished experience that fans won't miss.

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

Gears of War 2 is one of the greatest games of the year and if you're even remotely interested in its genre and do not own an Xbox 360, then seriously consider getting one - it is THAT good.

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.

Ultimate Ninja Storm is clearly essential for fans, but it is actually a good game, able to please a vast audience, even if they're not familiar with the anime.