Game Reviews

Darkside Chronicles is a fine fit for those enamored with the fiction of the Resident Evil series. It's competent enough as a guided shooter, even if it doesn't do much to improve on the hoary old format.
reviewed on Nov. 20, 2009 by Ryan Davis

While technically accurate, the "New" in New Super Mario Bros. Wii is surrounded by all of the classic 2D platforming mechanics from Mario's past, making it more of a nostalgic product than something truly new. Not that there's anything wrong with that.
reviewed on Nov. 15, 2009 by Jeff Gerstmann

The Rabbids get a fresh lease on life by abandoning the minigame format that they're known for in favor of a single-player experience that still capitalizes on both their oddball charm and the unique capacities of the Wii.
reviewed on Nov. 5, 2009 by Ryan Davis

A Boy and His Blob is a charming all-ages affair that one-ups the game it's based on in virtually every conceivable way.
reviewed on Oct. 23, 2009 by Ryan Davis

Extraction gets a lot of mileage out of the Dead Space setting, with a decent light-gun campaign that's worth playing through... once.
reviewed on Sept. 29, 2009 by Brad Shoemaker

Vanillaware's lush and layered visuals and the game's razor-sharp combat elevate Muramasa well beyond your average brawler.
reviewed on Sept. 28, 2009 by Ryan Davis

Wii Sports Resort is more--much more--of what made you fall in love with the Wii in the first place.
reviewed on July 22, 2009 by Jeff Gerstmann

The Conduit checks most of the boxes on a first-person shooter features list, but it comes together in a very bland way.
reviewed on June 30, 2009 by Jeff Gerstmann

To a certain extent it's still just more Boom Blox, but Bash Party refines and builds on what was already a winning formula.
reviewed on May 30, 2009 by Ryan Davis

Punch-Out!! builds on the strengths of the NES original in some smart, simple ways that, when combined with a stylish, playful presentation, makes for a terrific experience.
reviewed on May 19, 2009 by Ryan Davis

The Wii remake of Klonoa is bright, colorful, and a lot of fun.
reviewed on May 11, 2009 by Jeff Gerstmann

The level of excitement surrounding these robots is undeniable, even if it's somewhat fleeting.
reviewed on April 22, 2009 by Ryan Davis

While the bloody combat in MadWorld makes a terrific first impression, this is a perfect example of a game that puts style over substance.
reviewed on March 19, 2009 by Jeff Gerstmann

If you're after some quality 2D fighting, KOF Collection offers that, but the package comes with some caveats that make it a little unappealing.
reviewed on Jan. 17, 2009 by Jeff Gerstmann

Animal Crossing: City Folk is a quality product, for sure, but it's also largely the same quality product that has already appeared on the DS and GameCube.
reviewed on Dec. 29, 2008 by Jeff Gerstmann

Skate It offers three different control schemes, but none of them save the game from its long list of issues.
reviewed on Nov. 26, 2008 by Jeff Gerstmann

This amusing trifle of a platformer benefits from its vivid presentation.
reviewed on Oct. 16, 2008 by Ryan Davis

Namco Bandai strikes out with this halfhearted baseball game.
reviewed on Sept. 26, 2008 by Ryan Davis

Wii Fit's simple workouts run out of charm pretty quickly, but for some, the subtle nudge to get on a better workout plan will be worth the price of admission.
reviewed on June 24, 2008 by Jeff Gerstmann

You might not enjoy every single game type that Boom Blox offers, but most of them are a lot of fun, especially if you're playing with friends.
reviewed on May 12, 2008 by Jeff Gerstmann

Target: Terror looks like it was a lot of fun to make, but that doesn't mean it was a lot of fun to play.
reviewed on May 7, 2008 by Jeff Gerstmann

Mario Kart Wii lives up to series expectations in the safest ways imaginable.
reviewed on May 7, 2008 by Ryan Davis

Smash Bros. Brawl is probably at its best when enjoyed by a group of four friends, but solo players with an eye for Nintendo nostalgia aren't totally left out.
reviewed on March 13, 2008 by Jeff Gerstmann