The game’s story and visuals complement each other, and get across a genuinely emotion story, while the audio furthers it.

If you’ve been pining for something new with your strategy RPGs, look no further than Stella Deus.

An absolutely beautiful game with great artwork, graphics and sound. If given a bit more time SSS could have been one of the GBA's premiere RPGs with its strong story and wonderful production.

Other than missing out on the presence of Paula Abdul, Konami made great use of the American Idol license by implementing a well executed career mode.

Overall, Syberia ended up being one hell of an experience from beginning to end. I wish I could recommend this game for all, but as stated above this style of game isn't for everyone.

An incredible accomplishment on the PS2. While it has lost a few features compared to the 360 version, most of the concept and game has remained intact, and remains enjoyable to play.

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

UC2 from my experience is full of teens that want nothing more then to humiliate anyone who dares try to give them any helpful advice and accuse you of cheating or being some kind of weapon whore if you score a frag.

The game also has several bugs, such as moving through cars, and the fact that you only suffer from car crashes by a temporary drop in speed before accelerating. In this sense, the game feels like it was rushed.

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.

The controls still aren't quite perfect, but feel better than before, and now that the demolition derbies and mini-games are online expect a lot of extra playing time out of this.

When it comes down to it, if you want to play with all the official teams and have a more energetic presentation of soccer, go with FIFA ‘07, but if you want a more in-depth and natural representation of the sport known as football everywhere except North America, then you can’t go wrong with Winning Eleven Pro Evolution Soccer 2007.

Some of the vehicles feel incredibly loose, and that’s something that should be fixed in the first entry of a game, and shouldn’t even be a fleeting memory by the fourth.

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.

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.

While I had a lot of fun with Stranglehold, this is one of those games you can easily get your money’s worth in a rental.

While it does contain a lot of elements that will offer many hours of satisfying gameplay, it also doesn't do enough to bring in as many players as other games in the rhythm genre, such as "Dance Dance Revolution."

Why not add some more levels to the single player that spoof recently made movies? Why isn't the multiplayer balanced out? Why are the multiplayer maps so big? Why only 16 player multiplayer and not 32?

Overall, Syberia II is a worthy conclusion to Benoit Sokal's creation. If you played through the first game, you owe it to yourself to see how Kate & Hans wrap up their journey.

While it's certainly worth owning, there are some massive problems that are easily deal-breakers for many.

Thatâ??s the thing about Pure, once you get going and start hitting all the turbo zips, it is one hell of a fast and exhilarating experience. However, the moment you tap a wall, your machine slows to a crawl. This took me a while to overcome.

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

Right now, its price point is simply too high and it offers too little compared to the previous DOA X.

The gameplay has a lot of depth, it can be played in short bursts like most of the Live Arcade games currently available, and you can always have a match on your hand against a human opponent on Xbox Live.

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.

The Live play is done much better than it has any right to, especially when one considers the likely shoestring budget given for this.

An addictive, fun, and engrossing adventure. Puzzle game fans will enjoy this, and anyone looking for a good way to kill a half hour in style should give this a shot.

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.

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.

I just found the frustration level of this game just slightly more than I’m willing to put up with.

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.

The big draw is for those that used The Movies to create customized movies. With the new sets, free-moving cameras, and stunts, these players will have plenty to help them get their creative juices flowing.

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.

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.

A solid RPG title. Though it has a slow moving and cliché story, the characters do well to provide an entertaining environment.

This game does support downloadable content, but unless there is a camera patch I only see Kingdom Under Fire: Heroes collecting dust.

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

SEK most likely made Paraworld to capitalize on people’s love for dinosaurs. And for that reason, the game doesn’t do as much to push the RTS genre into new directions as it does polish the established system.

The best part of Mario Baseball, and really the main reason to consider picking it up, is the multiplayer.

Whether you just want something to play Texas Hold ‘em on your PS2 for, or something with the depth and customization of a sports sim, All In is your best bet.

Pac ‘N Roll has very good pick-up-and-play value thanks to its short levels and easy to learn gameplay.

Overall, All-Pro Football 2K8 is a solid first entry from 2K Sports, but it comes a year too late as the Madden series is already plowing away at full stride on the 360 and PS3.

Those looking for a lengthy adventure will be disappointed for sure, while those who are just looking to do whatever they please to mankind will surely be thrilled.

Featuring fun multiplayer and a lengthy and challenging campaign, you’ll spend a good 20-30 hours on Phase Two. However, its camera issues are too big to keep it from scoring high.

All seven games hold their own without any stinkers to clutter things up. If you’re a fan of the series in any sense, or just a fan of old-school 2D gaming, then you must have Metal Slug Anthology.

WarioWare Smooth Moves is a definite rental that most gamers with a Wii can play through before returning, but if you and your friends are a bit bored with Wii Sports and need some new multiplayer action, a purchase is highly recommended.

The voice acting is actually very nicely done and very authentic. By authentic I’m talking about lots of swearing and sexual comments, this is a college setting after all.

The game is really good one time through, but to suffer through Duchovny's trance inducing voiceover again sends a shiver down my spine.

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.

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

This one is not for the impatient. The campaign mode does drag out for a long time and loading times are on the lengthy side, but should you be patient enough to overlook these details, you’ll definitely have a good time.

The game will take you about eight hours to beat and it will entertain you for most all of that time. Maybe it was the character jumping or maybe it was the generic feel the game puts out, but I just couldn't really get into this one.

Devil Summoner is a must-play for anyone who has enjoyed prior SMTs, or for someone who wants something a little different than the RPG norm. The battle system and music here fit that bill, and help it stand out against the Final Fantasies of the world.

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.

The graphics are as beautiful as ever, Aba is a good addition to the roster and the new backgrounds and soundtrack will be adored by fans of the series. If you aren’t a Guilty Gear diehard, you should stay away from Isuka and try another part of the series.

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

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.

Even though it’s short and not a technical marvel, this is still the most fun I’ve ever had playing a Star Wars game.

It’s quirky, it’s funny, and it’s challenging. It’s everything a side-scrolling shooter should be.

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

The thing about "Let’s Cook" that seemed bizarre to me is there was no real story to it: you don’t know why you’re cooking, your relation to Mama, who you’re cooking for, etc.

The Xbox Live Arcade game’s only true weakness is the 800 point ($10.00) price tag. If there were a couple more modes, the original game was included or perhaps a multiplayer mode was added I’d recommend it for everyone. But at it’s current price, it’s just too much compared to other excellent games like UNO that are only 400 points ($5.00). Still, if you don’t mind the cost, it’s definitely worth a look.

Shadowrun is a good online FPS.

Red Steel simply screams that it's a rushed launch game, which is a shame. The game has a stylish presentation and a unique premise that, with another months of development time and polish, could of worked well.

The gameplay does have its flaws, but I still manage to have a lot of fun in the many types of game modes available.

The fact that many of these titles are indeed classics may be a convincing enough reason to pay for this collection, but most gamers would be better off spending their money on one of those newfangled 3D games.

Sure it has some rather noticeable flaws that detract from the experience, but it has a certain element of charm that kept me hooked until the end.

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

A pretty good strategy game for a system that seems to be lacking this niche in the RPG genre.

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.

Unlike some other games in the genre, where discerning how a levels’ puzzle works is only half the battle, Frantix can be a walk in the park after you solve each level’s puzzle, which is disappointing.

A very well put together port of the console version. The story is the main thing that takes the cake here; the extra multiplayer modes are nice but are mostly forgettable.

Online play is worse than ever before as you can’t even set up matches with friends, and hacking is still prevalent.

It's a shame that the rough edges weren't smoothed out, but I expected there to be far more problems than there are. The few issues here aren't game-killing.

For the true flight simulator addicts, they’ll definitely want to get the deluxe edition of the game as it is probably about the only thing that would be able to sate their hunger for more unique flight experiences.

While it isn’t very original, it can be very enjoyable in short bursts. Unfortunately, the camera problems prevent it from being ideal for long-term play, and make extended play sessions very frustrating due to how needlessly hard it is to see what you’re doing thanks to the poorly-placed camera.

There is a fairly eclectic gathering of music (at least as far as DDRs go) though the collection may not suit your tastes. For new players looking to get into DDR, you may as well start with the latest edition.

It’s simply a blueprint as to where the future of Yu-Gi-Oh games can go on the DS. Hopefully Konami can capitalize on a golden opportunity for a sequel.

An extremely well-written script. I constantly found myself laughing, tears of joy pouring heartily from my eyes (slight exaggeration). Still, the gameplay is boring and repetitive, and there’s virtually no replay value.

Remix doesn’t offer the new gameplay experience I was hoping for, and if felt like I was just going through the motions all over again, but now with my hands constantly cramping up on me.

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

Most likely, only fans of the series that have a PSP will be picking this one up.

A lot of them still have a nostalgic feel, and 2D games tend to age better than 3D visuals. Ditto with audio, though for more experienced gamers like me, these classic tunes bring back many fond arcade memories.

Many people won’t bother getting far enough into the game to appreciate the visuals, but if you give it a chance there’s a good game here. The camera problems unfortunately keep it from being great, but it’s a welcome diversion from the FPS and sports titles that have flooded the PS3 launch.

Bomberman is made for multiplayer, but with everyone and their brother getting rid of the PSP platform I just can’t bring myself to recommending this to anyone save people with three other buds with PSPs of their own.

One thing that the other launch titles have shown is that navigating the menus in DS games can be very simple and straightforward. Here though the whole system is clunky, with some icons placed on the touch screen being so small you need to use the stylus.

This is a perfect rental game, since it’s fantastic in short bursts, and its flaws are only exposed during long play sessions.

If you’re looking for a game that has many different game elements to it and a story you’ll need to take a few drops of acid to understand, this is your game.

To really enjoy this game you have to be a fairly avid RTS fan. Second, you also have to be an RTS fan that really couldn’t give a rat’s ass about gathering supplies.

While it may not sell out or win any awards, it is an excellent pick up and play game for kids.

The problem with this game is there is not much to it. Your only real goal is to get a high score, which in this day and age is not enough.

Spider-Man looks great on the PSP, no doubt about it. However, the thugs he encounters along the way suffer from low polygon counts and limited animations.

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!

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

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.

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!

Looking at the game as a whole, the music and atmosphere are easily the best parts of Rule of Rose, while the controls are the weakest element by far.