It is almost as if half way into production one of the higher ups saw the progress, wasn’t happy and forced them to stick to the old formula that’s more than a decade old. The game is also really short.

Rise of Nations: Rise of Legends is one of those games that you can sit down, have fun then look at the clock and realize two hours have gone by, it’s just that addictive.

Over the Hedge has exactly what you’d expect the typical movie-licensed video game to have: unoriginal, repetitive gameplay that’s obviously cashing in on a movie which had much more work put into it.

Over the Hedge features good co-operative action based off a movie that's sure to gather many fans. It's an excellent game for parents to play with their kids after seeing the movie.

I wouldn’t rule Spellforce 2 out completely, especially if you’re a great fan of zerg tactics and don’t mind waiting the sometimes required hours for an open game to appear online. For all you others, spend that 40 bucks on a better RTS.

As a licensed game, it’s fantastic. It does justice to the source material in both the movie and comic strip, while providing a good game on top of it.

A unique and totally serviceable game, but the thing is that it just isn’t all that fun.

Sure it has a few faults like a lousy fighting mechanic and not being all that challenging, but it more than makes up for that by delivering an engaging story that not a lot of other games can match.

With a budget price of just $19.99, this game has done something I thought I’d never experience or see: a fun video game that also educates. In your face, channel four evening news!

This is how the series always SHOULD have played, and while there are some small hiccups in the overall product, much of it is fantastic.

Commandos: Strike Force tries to combine its tactical strategy roots into a FPS, but you'd never be able to tell it, especially with a game like Brothers in Arms out on the market.

Given the shortness of the game combined with no multiplayer option add in the fact that there are other great FPS’s out there that are cheaper, will last you longer and have a multiplayer mode.

Graphically, TS2 doesn’t look a heck of a lot prettier than it did on its Xbox debut.

If you liked KH1, you’ll love KH2 – it’s better than its predecessor in every aspect.

We’re given a lame cooking ability for the fish you’ve caught which isn’t necessary at all.

It isn’t the most beautiful or best-sounding game out there, but it is one of the most diverse.

If you’re looking for a few good strategy games and/or have a thing for pirates, you really can’t go wrong with Buccaneer’s Bounty.

Suikoden V isn’t a bad game, but it is disappointing. With all of the promise shown with the graphics and damn-near perfect battles, I’m bewildered thinking about the blunders.

A stylish and unqiue game definitely worthy in the highly successful franchise. Its frustrating, yet successful card system, combined with challenging gameplay, excellent visuals, and funky soundtrack make a satisfying package for fans of the original Acid, strategy games, or something completely different.

There’s a lot of game to Tao’s Adventure, so if you can put up with all its flaws it should last you quite a while. But frankly, you’d be better off just getting something else.

While it's definitely no San Andreas, The Godfather is easily one of the best mafia related games out there, and perhaps the best sandbox game to hit the market since San Andreas.

If Morrowind defines the non-linear RPG genre, Oblivion adds clarity to that definition.

Tetris DS has online play, loving tributes to classics of the past, and the best music of any Tetris game yet. It’s a treat for dedicated Nintendo and Tetris fans alike.

Overall, FF is a nice little diversion that is fun to play in little 10 to 15 minute spurts. The only way I can recommend Feeding Frenzy for its $10 asking price is if you really like these addictive little gobble fests.

The slightly sharper visuals and online enhancements just aren’t worth the extra $30. However, if you haven’t experienced Burnout before, then the 360 version is the perfect place to start.

It's something of a gateway through which future Naruto games will arrive, once the fandom has a chance to fully develop on this side of the ocean.

Those looking for a deep and involving story to go hand in hand with the intense action will be disappointed, but for people who enjoy shooting the crap out of everything and will enjoy doing so often, Black is the game you'll need.

Other than some growing pains on some of the side missions, this is a superb game that everyone should at least give a try.

Pacing in Rub is a bit off. Level five is sometimes harder than level seven for example.

Overall the question of the day is whether or not this upgraded version of Marble Blast and distant cousin of Marble Madness is really worth your 800 points. To be honest, due to the addictive nature of the gameplay and the set up of the multiplayer, dropping the money for this download is a no brainer.

The problems lie mostly with the game design, which is enjoyable, yet flawed. While Samurai Shodown V isn't necessarily a bad game, it doesn't quite hold up to previous entries in the series.

If you have Live, this can be an incredibly enjoyable game once you get used to the profane and immature nature of players that frequent the lobbies.

If you can get past that insanely hard computer AI and keep practicing away, then you will find yourself one of the best fighters on the market.

I found the unique gameplay to be a tad cumbersome at first but once I had more time with the system it grew on me.

The PSP doesn’t have a whole heck of a lot of good platformers. PMW3 won’t go down as one of the best of all-time, but I will give it props for being one of the few that nails down the storytelling that makes it that much fun to play through.

If you hate turn-based strategy and card collecting games, this probably isn't for you, no matter how big a fan of the series you are. But if you can keep an open mind, or if you really want to learn more of the Prince of Persia back story, this is a fun game that has a lot going for it.

Though it sounded sweet on paper, developer Nival Interactive couldn’t translate it into a great game. Hopefully, Hammer & Sickle’s failures will inspire the creation of games that can more fully realize its potential.

Although PoPoLoCrois has just come out, to me it feels like an old friend. This game has brought back many fond memories that make me just want to go back and play through my PS1 collection all over again.

Nostalgia-lovers and angst-ridden teens looking for an outlet can’t go wrong with Smash TV. There’s not really that much depth to it, but who cares? You get to blow things up!

A remake with its heart in the right place, but its mind in the gutter.

It’s hard to truly give this game as much praise as is deserved. While the concept may not be all too new, visually and audibly this game is leaps and bounds above the rest.

Given the fact that single-player will take you 30+ hours to complete, with plenty of unlockable achievements and cars, there’s a lot of fun to be had playing RR6. I strongly suggest fans of the series pick it up.

While PDZ may not be the killer app of the Xbox 360 launch that some were hoping it would be it does redeem its lackluster single player showing with a very entertaining multiplayer aspect.

Sure the health system is unrealistic and the multiplayer options may be a little drab, but the game itself is phenomenal. This is easily the best WWII shooter on the market and the best FPS on the Xbox 360.

While it isn't the most innovative platformer out there, it is one of the more enjoyable ones I've played as of late, and the fusion of Pac-Man stuff with regular platforming action is far smoother than I thought it would be.

Though the touch screen gameplay in Sk8land isn’t as intuitive as it should be, Vicarious Visions hit all the other bases of a good Tony Hawk title.

To put it simply, PGR3 is a must-buy for any racing game fan. It is a little bit of a bummer given a lesser amount of cities and vehicles available, but the upgrades to the online and first person experiences more than makes up for it.

The music and sound effects are brilliant.

This game is still great overall. Story, sound and battle mechanics are still as nice as I remember them.

If you loved Sonic way back when, never lost touch or want something that will help you traditional gamers dip your toe into the new DS pool then go down to your local retail store at sonic speed to pick up this quick yet fresh entry into the Sonic the Hedgehog series.

A downside: there is no way to communicate with your opponents in game or in the lobby, so you can’t really get a gauge for who you’re playing, which can lead to the looser disconnects that everyone loves so much.

Offers up some great gaming thrills, but with a few hiccups. Fans of the book and/or upcoming movie will get a lot out of this game, while non-fans really won't be missing much.

An excellent simulation title, and anyone that is a fan of the genre would be very happy to pick it up.

If you can appreciate the source materials, and the historical significance behind them, you’ll get a lot out of this.

This game is strictly for die-hard fans of the Fatal Frame series and graphics whores everywhere. Everyone else can easily find better offerings in the survival horror sub-genre.

Featuring fast paced action, a great story, and tight controls, Gun shouldn't be missed. But due to its length, rent it first.

I don’t care how much you loved the film, do not buy this game. If your children absolutely loved the movie, then give Zathura a rental at most for them to get their thrills.

While Curse of Darkness may arguably be better than "Lament of Innocence," it still isn’t as good as the side-scrolling entries. There’s just something about the translation into the 3D environments that makes Castlevania lose its charm.

The Life is an innovative addition to the genre that indicates to me that Sony is serious about sports games again.

An incredibly unique game in today’s gaming scene. If you’re in the mood for something new, give it a shot.

It's a massive, online Valentine to the Lucas faithful, and even if you're not a rabid Star Wars fanatic, you can easily enjoy this as a straight-up action game.

A brilliant World War II game and standout first-person shooter.

Probably the best overall Shrek game out there. It's loyal to the license, and even without it, this is still an enjoyable game.

If you have fond memories of the arcade, have a sibling that stinks at games or just want a solid collection of games then Taito Legends is for you.

It would be easy to sit back and pick apart the little things that are wrong with the game, but why do that? In the end, it’s a blast to play, keeps you going for hours upon hours, and both looks and sounds amazing.

So while this game might take you only a few days to beat, its presentation and feel make for a fun pinball game not like any other. If you’re looking for something that takes pinball to a new level of greatness, look somewhere else.

Don’t look to the expansion to add anything new to the game that will get you very excited unless you’re completely in dire need of more animals.

It has all the addictiveness of the earlier titles, but probably less replay value since there are more interesting and creative RTSs out there.

Boring, repetitive and not even close to being fun whatsoever.

If you’re a Dig Dug fan, you’ll be quite satisfied with Digging Strike. If you’re not, this won’t sway you.

If you think by now the military shooter genre is so flooded that nothing can stand out anymore, than you must pick up Sniper Elite. It is a fresh and exciting experience that all shooter fans (sniper fans especially) should check out.

For those who only played as one alignment, this is an excellent chance to play as the opposite. But for anyone who invested a great deal of time with the original, there isn't enough new content to warrant picking up.

The game has no real replay qualities too, but this game is so long that it doesn’t need it.

Even gamers who don’t have online capabilities should check this out as it delivers a good single player campaign on top of one of the best online modes of the entire PS2 library.

It tells an intriguing tale and features fleshed-out characters that far too many RPGs lack.

Quake 4 just screams its superiority over other first person shooters.

Even die-hard fans should steer clear of purchasing this, as there just isn’t enough of a game here to justify spending $40 on.

The single player campaign features an improved AI difficulty and the new skirmish mode adds plenty more hours of replay.

If you loved Doom 3 solely for the single player action, you're going to love RoE.

While the game controls nicely, the frame rate is bad, the gameplay is bland and boring; there’s simply no fun to be found in the title. Simply put, it’s a bad port of an already bad PS2 game.

While its short story and tough difficulty may turn off most casual gamers, DS owners looking for a good challenge can do no wrong with picking this one up.

A good game that could have been even better. There was a lot of story regarding the Leowyn left untapped, which could mean another game is in the pipeline, which would be nice; there’s a nice blue print for Ethereal Darkness to work with.

There doesn’t appear to be much depth here, but there is a lot of fun to be had in replaying certain challenges to beat your previous times, so you get more out of it if you dig a little deeper into this seemingly shallow pool.

The gameplay is horrendous with clunky control, button mashing repetitiveness, and a headache inducing camera system.

It isn’t all it could be, but this is still better than many games out there selling for more than twice this collection’s price.

The driving and free-roaming elements leave a bit to be desired, but the storyline is a fresh change of pace and the developers got the atmosphere down for the game to a T.

The old adage “if it ain’t broke, don’t fix it” fits this game well.

If you grew up in either the mid-to-late ‘80s or the early ’90s, you’ll find a lot to love here. They even threw in a ton of bonus features like trailers, artwork, a music player, and more for those who dedicate themselves to the games.

The only thing that saves this game from getting a big fat zero is that the graphics look good, it has plenty of bells and whistles (costumes Frogger can wear, multiplayer, challenge mode, etc.) and the background music goes well with the levels.

In spite of a few hiccups, I'd say that this is a fantastic collection of games.

Options for each game vary, but stuff like rapid fire, remixed soundtracks, enhanced video setup, and how many continues you want are great options that other future collections should consider.

Feels like more of a continuation, or expansion, for the first Suffering. There’s just not enough material that is new or unique, so if you’ve played the first game, chances are you’ll get a sense of déjà vu while playing the second.

A fun game but doesn’t offer anything that original.

Every facet of the game that absolutely had to succeed, like the atmosphere, gameplay, and controls, did.

If you aren’t a big Spidey fan you might want to skip this because of the repetitive nature of things, but fans of the comics can’t go wrong picking Ultimate Spider-Man up.

The gameplay is too repetitive and boring to be worth anything, the main game can be beaten within seven or eight hours, and the extras offered just aren’t worth coming back for.

I can't help but feel a bit underwhelmed by RPG Maker 3. Sure, it allowed me to create a version of my ideal RPG, but it still didn’t let me create it exactly as I wanted it.

Fable is a fantastic game and TLC builds even more onto it. The one thing I am disappointed with is that there is no multiplayer mode.