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Eat Lead: The Return of Matt Hazard Review
- PS3
- X360
While the game is conceptually interesting, Matt Hazard's "return" comes up short in just about every way imaginable.
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Peggle Review
- XBLM
The XBLA version of Peggle is a great way to not do what you were supposed to be doing.
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Resident Evil 5 Review
- X360
- PS3
By necessity, Resident Evil 5 makes a smaller impact than its groundbreaking predecessor, but it's still a creepy, fantastic action game in its own right.
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MadWorld Review
- WII
While the bloody combat in MadWorld makes a terrific first impression, this is a perfect example of a game that puts style over substance.
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Grand Theft Auto: Chinatown Wars Review
- DS
GTA: Chinatown Wars looks amazing on the DS, and the game retains enough of what Grand Theft Auto fans are looking for to make for a great experience.
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WWE Legends of WrestleMania Review
- PS3
- X360
WWE Legends of Wrestlemania contains some great, nostalgic moments, but the rest of the package is a letdown.
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Wanted: Weapons of Fate Review
- PS3
- X360
- PC
Wanted: Weapons of Fate is fun while it lasts, but it doesn't last very long and doesn't give you great reasons to play through it a second time.
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Resistance: Retribution Review
- PSP
Retribution is a surprisingly good third-person shooter on the PSP, a platform where you don't see a lot of good third-person shooters.
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UNO Rush Review
- XBLM
Uno Rush is vastly different from its predecessor, replacing cold strategy and slow-paced fun with something much more intense.
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Rhythm Heaven Review
- DS
Rhythm Heaven's quirky minigames keep you guessing while giving you plenty of things to do and plenty of reasons to keep coming back.
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Burn Zombie Burn! Review
- PS3N
This demanding new PlayStation Network shooter offers rewarding score-based action--once you commit to learning its complex, unique mechanics.
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Watchmen: The End is Nigh Review
- XBLM
Watchmen: The End is Nigh looks great, but the co-op elements are poorly thought-out, and the simplistic action gets old well before this brief, bloody brawler is over.
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The Chronicles of Riddick: Assault on Dark Athena Review
- X360
Dark Athena joins more content to the brilliant, grim Escape From Butcher Bay, which for the most part has aged quite well.
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Master of Illusion Express: Funny Face Review
- DSI
Master of Illusion Express: Funny Face is only two dollars, but it's so incredibly thin that it feels more like a demo than something you should actually have to pay for.
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Bird & Beans Review
- DSI
Bird & Beans is a great little time-waster that's available at a great little price.
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Art Style: AQUIA Review
- DSI
Art Style: AQUIA is a good, basic puzzle game with enough of a hook to keep you coming back for more.
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Brain Age Express: Math Review
- DSI
Brain Age Express: Math is a decent collection of math-themed minigames, but it's a little too pricey to recommend.
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WarioWare: Snapped! Review
- DSI
WarioWare: Snapped! is more of a tech demo than a full game, so if you're looking for something that you can use to show off the DSi's camera, go for it.
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Puzzle Quest: Galactrix Review
- PC
It's not technically inferior, but Galactrix just doesn't excite in the same way as Puzzle Quest did.
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Wheelman Review
- PC
- X360
- PS3
Wheelman has some great ideas that are executed well, but a lot of the peripheral stuff is underwhelming.
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The Godfather II Review
- X360
The Godfather name is little more than bait for this empire-focused take on the Grand Theft Auto-style of criminal action.
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Company of Heroes: Tales of Valor Review
- PC
Though the action is solid while it lasts, Tales of Valor's short campaign and additional multiplayer modes don't justify the standalone price tag.
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Lode Runner Review
- XBLM
Lode Runner maintains the classic gameplay of its predecessors, adds a few new ways to play, and gives you plenty of levels to work through.
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Excitebots: Trick Racing Review
- WII
The level of excitement surrounding these robots is undeniable, even if it's somewhat fleeting.
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Demigod Review
- PC
This competitive-only strategy action game has some good ideas that are hindered by its laggy, inconsistent online play.
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Ninja Blade Review
- X360
Ninja Blade is a handful of cool moments surrounded by tedious, repetitive gameplay.
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Zeno Clash Review
- PC
First-person action fans shouldn't miss Zeno Clash's unique mix of deep melee combat and wonderfully bizarre art design.
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Cryostasis Review
- PC
Russian developed Cryostasis is a chilly cult masterpiece thanks to its unique story and visual style. Unfortunately, the game's technical issues and slow-paced combat are valid concerns against wide-audience approval.
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X-Men Origins: Wolverine Review
- X360
Wolverine's satisfying combat and hearty enthusiasm for creative mutilation help distract from the repetition and rough edges.
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Space Invaders Extreme Review
- XBLM
Though you can't count on the online modes for additional thrills, Space Invaders Extreme is still a great update to the classic shooter.
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Klonoa: Door to Phantomile Review
- WII
The Wii remake of Klonoa is bright, colorful, and a lot of fun.
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Patapon 2 Review
- PSP
Patapon 2 expands on the rhythmic strategy of its predecessor without undermining the approachability or the depth that made it such a success in the first place.
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Velvet Assassin Review
- X360
Tedious, contrived, repetitive stealth mechanics make this a game you should try your best to hide from.
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Bionic Commando Review
- X360
- PS3
Bionic Commando has moments of brilliance that help cover the game's flaws, but really, it all comes down to how much you like swinging around.
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Punch-Out!! Review
- WII
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.
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UFC 2009 Undisputed Review
- X360
- PS3
The single-player options are a little slim, but taking the fight to opponents over the Internet is absolutely awesome.
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Art Style: PiCTOBiTS Review
- DSI
This is a great puzzle game in its own right and one of the most challenging, satisfying games on DSiWare so far.
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Battlestations: Pacific Review
- X360
- PC
Battlestations Pacific provides an epic sense of scale with some unique mission types, but the hybrid nature of its action-strategy gameplay presents a sword that is often dull on both sides.
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Star Trek: D-A-C Review
- XBLM
Star Trek: D-A-C isn't what you want out of a multiplayer space shooter, and it certainly isn't what you want out of a Star Trek game, either.
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Terminator Salvation Review
- X360
It's not a poorly made game, but Terminator Salvation is too simple and too fleeting to recommend.
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