The story is fast paced, interesting and hip plus the production value is Hollywood quality.

Fans of both the movies and action games should definitely come away pleased with the game, even though the multiplayer is disappointing. The campaign is really that good.

It's not the worst game in the series, but perhaps the most disappointing because of the developer's inability to deliver on the majority of its several cool ideas.

If Tekken 5 would have had tag battles, I have no doubt this one would have gone down as the most perfect Tekken to date.

Some professional race drivers even use the incredibly life-like tracks in this game to prepare themselves for the real thing.

The gameplay, though both short and on the easy side, is a great blueprint for any new first-person shooter to follow. Everything is about outsmarting your enemy with a method that doesn't involve shooting everything that moves.

A dream come true for fighting game fans. If you were raised on this series, you'll be in Heaven, as pretty much anything you could ever want is here, and done well.

I gauge a great RPG as one that sucks you in so much that you lose track of time. What may seem just a few minutes turns into a few hours. That is true of a few great RPGs, and Xenosaga II is one of them.

A great idea that underachieved.

A major disappointment.

There’s nothing done well here that wasn’t already done in the Force modes, which is quite sad.

With tons and tons of unlockable items and a new online multiplayer addition, the reply value of this title is off the charts.

Thankfully, we all know it is not the graphics and sound that makes a game. The actual gameplay for RGA is some of the best I have experienced of the dozens of racers that are available for the GBA.

The audio is about as enthralling as the graphics are, which is to say not that much.

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.

A poor man’s "Max Payne." Hardcore Castle fanatics will still get this game regardless, and they may as well should as it is a modest representation of the comic series, it just could have been so much better. To everyone else, you can probably romp right through The Punisher and complete everything it has to offer with a rental.

I have never before had a gaming experience like it, and may never again... Simply put, Resident Evil 4 owns our souls.

A mix of GTA, pretty fireballs, and generic music make Mercenaries a title that doesn’t embarrass the genre, but doesn’t further videogames either.

The single player is desperately lacking in length and substance however, so that leaves you with online play, which while fantastic, is rampant with brats.

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.

The presentation is unmatched by any handheld game ever, and overtly competent in audio and visuals.

The controls in Torrente are hideous. Sluggish control of the character, whether that be in 1st or 3rd person mode, is constantly apparent.

In the end, the game is just more of the first: mindlessly slashing waves of AI-less monsters coming out at you to Satan’s music, with the extra touch of intensified seriousness and atmosphere.

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.

It’s the total package for any game of the genre to follow: user-friendly, deep character customization and plenty of replay value. World of Warcraft is a game you need to play.

The style is thick, the charm is oozing over and the alien is an instantly loveable character.

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.

What matters is that Valve has managed to put together an excellent FPS with a gripping plot, eye candy graphics, and thrilling combat. Those three are rarely seen together in an era of copycat FPS games, which makes Half-Life 2 a breath of fresh air.

Perhaps one of the deepest and most satisfying games I've played to date. Unfortunately, it is also perhaps the most bug infested final release I've played to date; not a good combination.

The few genuine improvements are easily forgotten amid the many things that were made worse from the first game into this one.

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.

A very short game. That being said, it is also a very entertaining game.

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

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

I'm also surprised at how well the audio came out here. The music, in particular, does a fantastic job at getting across the overall vibe of the area you're in, and/or, the side you"re playing on.

It all makes for a very fun experience, though it probably would have been even better with a dual analog setup. Something about locking onto enemies in a multiplayer context just feels like cheating.

The graphics are solid, though nothing spectacular. Gameplay is very streamlined, and the controls are very easy to learn.

Enemies will change what they say based on what's happening too, so if you go in guns blazing they may scream like a little girl, but if you duck behind an object they will taunt you for being a coward. All of this adds to the total immersion that you get from playing this game and that feeling is overwhelming.

Collision detection between ATVs can be a little strange at times especially in the mini-games.

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 gameplay is starting to get pretty stale, and the online play is a major disappointment. However, the insane amount of match types available, and the best Season and Create-a-Wrestler modes out on the market makes up for it.

While there is a certain level of frustration to be had with the gameplay, this tale is worth the twenty hour journey. The amount of humor it has and the ability to be nice or mean adds some replay to the game, enough that it holds its own compared to others in the genre.

My biggest beef with San Andreas is the implementation of the gang warfare system...It takes away a certain element that was found in the earlier games, that of the feeling that you were running an entire city.

It is rather odd given all the overhauls done to these two games that Team Ninja didn't see fit to localize the voiceovers. Luckily there are English subtitles to help you understand what is going on pre and post fight.

The bard is such an unlikely hero (not to mention a total smartass) that just the thought of seeing what will happen to him next compels you to play.

The controls compliment the gameplay, while the graphics add some style to it, and the music finishes off the game’s unique atmosphere.

Remove the decade old plot progression, fix up the difficulty, balance out the characters and you would really have a contender on your hands.

While I still feel that "MAT 1" features the better collection of games, this one irons out some of its wrinkles, and has a great game roster in its own right.

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.

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.

Nice try, Eurocom, but let’s face it: the track and field genre of videogames is still dead. Honestly, developers should just give up on making them.

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.

It is great to have the Classic Mode back, and combined with another enjoyable story mode, you're looking at least a good dozen hours of gameplay at your hands.

As much as it pains me (a long-time SNK fighting fan) to say this, SVC Chaos is probably the worst overall fighter I've ever played from SNK.

Sega finally got the rhythm back again as ESPN NBA 2K5 excels on all levels and is easily the best playing and most featured filled basketball game on the market.

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."

If you loved "RISK," you’ll feel right at home with this title.

If you enjoy quick action in your games, you'll get a lot out of this one, especially when you get into the danger room missions, and get a chance to experiment more and more with exciting techniques and attacks.

Fantastic level design.

Day and night find their way into the world and anything bathed in light has a nice soft glow. The environments are breathtaking and painstakingly detailed to the point they will suck you in.

The visuals of this series have always broken new ground, or at least completely dropped the jaws of all who viewed them, and this game is no exception. The high-res visuals are a feast for the eyes, and the animation intricacies really show off how much care has gone into them.

They are better than the original in just about every aspect of the game and are still as highly addictive as they were back in 1997.

They are better than the original in just about every aspect of the game and are still as highly addictive as they were back in 1997.

My jaw also hit the floor when I had my first crash. In many racers cars just get a ding or probably no scratches at all. In Burnout 3 your car comes out looking like one of those high school driver's education videos.

On top of the game's extended length, Pimin 2 also includes much more content than the original.

The kind of replayablity any developer only dreams of.

A great game that isn't given the justice it deserves. There was a lot of hype surrounding this game when it was first announced and as far as I am concerned it has delivered.

Outclasses "Madden NFL 2005" in all areas except for Franchise, but I would rather have the game that is simply more fun to play than having my eyes glare at stat menus for hours on end since that is what matters the most in a football game to me.

It is easily the best looking game to date on the Xbox and the gameplay is equally strong. I can't stress enough how shocked I am at the quality of this game

The main arcade missions are done before you know it, and the lousy continue system doesn't help matters that much more either.

While the graphics disappoint a bit, the sound is where the atmosphere truly lies. Haunting sound effects cascade through hallways and abandoned rooms giving a true sense of foreboding.

Barring the slight audio and Live issues, I have no qualms with RC 2.

Added gore and a dark effect really seem to be the only things new with this game.

It has the best A.I. ever and the best graphics to date. The replay value is great due to a unique multiplayer experience, and the wide open areas that allow a player to never follow the exact same path throughout the game.

The story is very cool and definitely is a reason to keep playing the game, but could have been fleshed out a little more.

Incorporates elements of several different games to create a masterpiece. Other than the issue of the mediocre difficulty level, this game bundles up for assured fun for any Xbox owner looking for a fright.

Bottom line is once you get used to the difficulty of NG you'll enjoy it for the challenge it offers and the cool factor the entire game incorporates.

Where Metroid's short length is an asset, it is more likely that you will play through it again because the time investment is very amiable.

A poor game for no matter what it is priced at. I can’t recommend a purchase or rental, even if you are a huge survival horror junkie. Curse is well, just that.

It is titles like this that are the backbone of the industry and the reason I got into gaming in the first place. Few games draw you in as much as this gem does.

There are some things that are a bit rough around the edges, like the lip synching and the bland terrain, but the game succeeds where it counts the most and effectively negates the problem areas of the game when you are in the heat of battle.

Don’t get me wrong, this is still the same addicting CS we all know and love, but why shell out the extra $50 and Xbox Live fees to play a five year old PC game that has been free since its release? The complete lack of extras is pretty noticeable, and the single player modes do nothing for you.

It is quite easily the greatest title in its genre on the Xbox and you won't find a better substitution on the console.

It plays like a dream, looks like a dream, sinks its claws into you and won't let go.

The graphics are a big step up from the Game Boy Color editions. With that being said, they are nothing amazing.

While the graphics are pretty good, the game just isn’t scary, and it really didn’t make you feel that saving the main character from the curse was really important.

Graphically High Road to Revenge has no peers in its genre. There’s a ton of detail on the planes themselves, and each one has a nice unique look to it.

This game insulted my intelligence as a gamer and a human being. I found very little entertainment while playing this game and feel ripped off that I spent five bucks on it.

Heather and all of her friends and foes look incredible. The detail on each character model is so convincing that someone might think SH3 is a CG movie at first glace.

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.

This is the best damn racing game this side of "Gran Turismo."

All things considered, Suikoden III is one of the best RPG titles there is. The deep story, character development, and combat system come together perfectly to bring you at minimum forty hours of entertainment.