Notes de presse

• PSP
• 6.4 / 10
• États-Unis

The PSP version of Sims 2 Pets improves upon its console predecessors in many ways. The formula is definitely getting old, though, so long time fans will have limited interest. As far as newcomers go, there's plenty to see and do. The addition of pets, not to mention enhancements to the interface, makes the Sims 2 Pets enjoyable. However, the rampant load times can detonate a lot of the fun.

• X360
• 8.4 / 10
• Italie

• DS
• 5.3 / 10
• États-Unis

Superman Returns on the Nintendo DS didn't turn out as bad as the big screen console versions released at the same time, and isn't nearly as bad as many of the other superhero games on the Nintendo DS. But that doesn't mean the Nintendo DS version's a good game. There are some solid gaming moments here, but the glitches and flaws in the design are too large here to ignore.

• PC
• 9 / 10
• Royaume-Uni

With fabulous visuals, solid sound, and physics that would make Stephen Hawking jealous, GTR 2 is easily the finest racing simulation available for the PC.

• PC
• 7.5 / 10
• États-Unis

• PC
• 3.5 / 10
• États-Unis

• PSP
• 2 / 10
• États-Unis

Dave Mirra BMX Challenge a terrible racing game, and it's an even worse competition game. You might as well save yourself some cash and just stab yourself in the eye.

• DS
• 87%
• Espagne

• PS2
• 7 / 10
• États-Unis

• PSP
• 6.7 / 10
• États-Unis

• X360
• 5.5 / 10
• États-Unis

Although this could be called the best Superman game yet, Superman Returns is among the most disappointing. EA did very well with Superman’s powers, and flying and freezing and blowing and heating are each fun in their own way. But Superman is more than the sum of his powers; he is defined too by his alter ego Clark Kent, by his romance with Lois Lane, and by his archenemy Lex Luthor. All of these are absent in the gameplay of Superman Returns. That, coupled with mindless and monotonous action, as well as average graphics and sound are more damning blows to the world’s favorite superhero than ten tons of kryptonite. While the open world is supposed to let you do whatever you like, there just isn’t anything to do in Metropolis. Punching out bad guys becomes about as fun as taking out the garbage, and the “epic” battle between Superman and the forces of evil is as simple and dull as a day of chores. It could be argued that this game should be recommended to hardcore Superman fans, but it’s clear to me that those are the ones that will least enjoy this lackluster effort. EA was on to something in Superman Returns, but barely tapped the surface.

• WII
• 4 / 10
• États-Unis

To give the game credit where it’s due, the controls are actually very comfortable. The wheel attachment is great, and if it is ever sold alone – or if you can find GT Pro Series for the $19.99 price down the line – it is definitely worth a purchase. Putting it at a $49.99 price tag against other racers already on the system such as Excite Truck, however, wasn’t a good move. This would have been a great title at $29.99, though even still it performs way under par in the technical department, supporting only 480i and 4:3 display. It took us only a few hours to blaze through the single player mode, and by the time we were done we’d definitely had enough. The wheel attachment is a solid accessory, but there’s no way it necessitates a purchase. Even for the most hardcore racing fans out there we’d still discourage a purchase, as GT Pro Series has a dated look, very little depth in both track selection and play modes, and relies entirely on a new control method that – while fun – can't validate the game as a worthy investment. We understand the attempt to deliver solid gameplay, but if a pack-in title like Wii Sports can do it while teaming it with a charming level of depth and style into the mix, anyone can. In the end, GT Pro Series feels like a quick cash-out title, and Wii players deserve better.

• PS
• 69%
• Espagne

• PC
• 7 / 10
• Italie

Splinter Cell: Double Agent, è un prodotto riuscito in ogni sua caratteristica che però vede il gameplay minato da una serie di bug e problemi legati alla “fretta” dei programmatori. Un rilascio sul mercato più “ponderato” avrebbe sicuramente risolto non i problemi tecnici presenti, che in molte occasione costringono il giocatore ad abbandonare il gioco, ma avrebbe permesso di concentrarsi sulla creazione di una struttura veramente aperta, che si avverte solo nei primi livelli di gioco. Confidiamo comunque in Ubisoft è in una prossima patch per mettere a punto i problemi del codice e spingere il gioco alla massima potenza. In ogni caso, Double Agent ha grandi meriti: il gameplay ha la giusta dose di innovazione e non si ha mai l'impressione di avere per le mani un titolo che si basi su meccaniche di riuso, riprese dai precedenti capitoli. Il tutto è corredato da un aspetto tecnico next-gen (che necessita quindi di una buona scheda video e predilige processori Dual Core) gradevole da vedere e da sentire. Ci sentiamo di consigliare il titolo a tutti, con pochissime riserve, anche in virtù di un comparto multiplayer che aumenta di molto la longevità del titolo e risulta davvero divertente da giocare.

• DS
• 7.5 / 10
• États-Unis

• PC
• 8.5 / 10
• Allemagne

Der inoffizielle Nachfolger der X-Men Legends-Serie hat es in sich: Über 20 Marvel-Helden, eine gut erzählte Geschichte, ein bewährtes und leicht aufgepepptes Kampfsystem sowie ein komplexes Aufstiegssystem sorgen für einen Heidenspaß. Auch der Schritt weg von der Comic-Grafik der Vorgänger hin zu einem realistischen Touch, der allerdings eher an Action-Figuren als an Helden aus Fleisch und Blut erinnert, hat den Marvel-Stars gut getan. Doch trotzdem will sich nicht ganz die Faszination einstellen, die uns letztes Jahr dazu gebracht hat, den zweiten Teil der X-Men Legends (wenngleich mangels Konkurrenz) zum Rollenspiel des Jahres zu küren. Vielleicht liegt es daran, dass manche Helden unter dem Strich zu unbalanciert erscheinen. Vielleicht daran, dass die Entwickler bei den sporadisch eingestreuten Rätseln die Lösung quasi auf dem Präsentierteller liefern. Vielleicht ist auch die Sprachausgabe schuld, die die von der Musik mühsam aufgebaute Atmosphäre immer wieder zunichte macht. Es könnte auch daran liegen, dass trotz kleiner Verbesserungen hier und da sowie der gewaltigen Marvel-Power mit weit über 150 bekannten Figuren in punkto Spielmechanik sehr konservativ vorgegangen wurde und das Konzept mittlerweile etwas abgenutzt erscheint. Doch kleinere Mankos hier, größere Schwierigkeiten da: Wer auch nur ansatzweise etwas mit Marvel-Helden oder Hack&Slays im Allgemeinen anfangen kann, hat die Gewissheit, hier extrem gute Unterhaltung serviert zu bekommen – und das auf jedem System.

• WII
• 6.8 / 10
• États-Unis

Cars is a bit of a mixed bag on Wii, and is most-likely going to be a pretty hard sell as a licensed game that came out months ago on Cube, and is now cheaper on other platforms because of it. The game uses the Wii-mote decently, utilizing tilt to maneuver the car, but the choice in controller layout and lack of customization options for steering could turn fans off from the one-trick-pony that the Wii design ends up being. The team attempts to add motion control into the rest of the game as well, which works at times to add a bit more interest into pit stops and mini-games, but in the end the game simply feels like a double-dip, and doesn’t exactly validate the $20 increase in price from the GCN package. That being said, the motion control can still be fun to pick up and play with in short bursts, and the game has been upgraded to 480p and 16:9 support. Our suggestion; pass this one up and grab Excite Truck if you’re down for some awesome Wii racing, or go with Cars for GameCube, as it’s essentially the same game from top to bottom.

• PS2
• 6.8 / 10
• États-Unis

• X360
• WII
• PS3
• 75%
• Italie

• X360
• 8.2 / 10
• États-Unis

• PS2
• PC
• 5 / 10
• Royaume-Uni

EA Sports Cricket 07 is another play and miss for EA. The Century Stick works adequately, but the rest of the game falls apart around it.

• PSP
• États-Unis

• PSP
• 57%
• Allemagne

• PS2
• 8.2 / 10
• États-Unis