IGN

• X360
• 8 / 10
• États-Unis

That quest for loot is a lonely, solitary affair, but if Torchlight grabs you, it might be a while before it lets go. As an example of a type of game that’s largely eschewed release on the Xbox 360, Torchlight is a great case study of why that doesn’t need to be. At 15 bucks, Torchlight is a steal for lone wolves with a lust for loot.

• X360
• PS3
• 8.5 / 10
• États-Unis

It might not be enough, of course, to sway players who weren't pulled in the first time around. Frankly, if it didn't interest you then, it might not now either. Of course, they'd be ignoring a trend-setting, rounded and entertaining adventure game. Given the lower price and upped quality of presentation, what was already a great experience is that much better now – so get behind the original Beyond Good & Evil and see what you (probably) missed out on.

• PSP
• 6.5 / 10
• États-Unis

Gods Eater Burst is a fun game about killin' critters and collecting loot. It has some great ideas in place, including a transforming weapon model and complex bullet creation. But Gods Eater lacks variety. Furthermore, the pacing of combat can be painfully interrupted by a cowardly Aragami running from the fight. There are way better PSP games out there, though Gods Eater Burst does target a unique audience that rarely gets time in the spotlight.

• PS3
• 6 / 10
• États-Unis

Hyperdimension Neptunia sounds awesome when it's being described by a friend or read off the back of the game's case, and honestly the premise is so bizarre and original that I'd totally tell you to pick it up if there were cutscenes, a coherent story, or, hell, a fun battle system. But besides some cool battle sequences, funny gaming jokes, and a few nice images, the rest of Neptunia is a middling RPG that doesn't put in the effort to make itself noteworthy or worth playing, which is ironic considering it's a game about SEGA trying to prove it's not just that.

• PS3
• X360
• 8 / 10
• États-Unis

Fight Night Champion gets the boxing right and adds a flawed but enjoyable story mode. I've always put a lot of stock in career modes, but Legacy mode here is just downright bad. The mini-games are too tough and get boring fast. The entire concept just seems off. What should greatly extend Fight Night Champion's playtime, made me like the game a lot less. Avoid the career mode, enjoy the story mode, and spend a few hours creating some dream boxing matches. That will make any boxing fan happy.

• PC
• 8.5 / 10
• États-Unis

Dawn of War 2 – Retribution is a great strategy game, and at its price point of $30 there’s simply no excuse not to pick it up if you’re a fan of the series or have been curious to check it out. It makes warfare into something violently beautiful, and pays homage to the nerdy lore that Warhammer fans like me can’t get enough of.

• PS3
• X360
• 3.5 / 10
• États-Unis

Knights Contract is a miserable game that I hope you do not have the misfortune to play. It completely blows up a cool premise with maddeningly stupid AI (a death sentence in a game that’s a glorified escort mission), a terrible camera that enables its unfair (and un-fun) instant kills, and a boss battle formula that should have never made past the first month of development. If you manage to run the gauntlet and make it to the end of Knights Contract, you will have undoubtedly let loose a string of paint-peeling curse words not only at the screen, but also at your wallet, which is now sixty bucks lighter with nothing remotely fun to show for it.

• PC
• 8 / 10
• États-Unis

Bloodline Champions is similar to the idea behind Unreal Tournament: a game that thrives on player competition without levels or endless character attribute tweaking bogging it down. Stunlock's game largely succeeds, and though it's not the prettiest piece of software on the planet, it's definitely one of the most entertaining. The player community isn't as populated as it probably should be, but finding matches is usually no problem, especially if you play in the evenings. Considering it's free, I heartily recommend everyone who enjoys player-vs.-player competition to download it and at least give it a shot.

• PC
• 7.5 / 10
• États-Unis

I liked A.R.E.S.: Extinction Agenda, and if you’re into old-school action-platformers or Mega Man X-like titles, you probably will too. The game can be difficult, and although it’s short, the overall A.R.E.S. experience promises to be episodically delivered. Therefore, this title is really only scratching the surface. At five stages, A.R.E.S. is an experience that tries to stress speed-running and earning better overall scores at the end of stages. There are collectibles to find, and a few different weapons to experiment with. At $10, A.R.E.S. is a good game to download and play one night when you’re bored. Just don’t expect more than you’re paying for, and you won’t be let down.

• X360
• 8 / 10
• États-Unis

• PS3
• 8 / 10
• États-Unis

• PS3
• 5 / 10
• États-Unis

But a handful of memorable moments aren't enough to recommend Trinity: Souls of Zill O’ll. With a sturdy RPG backbone and combat that’s light and inoffensive it’ll happily consume your time, though its dearth of imagination and lack of ambition ensures it’ll give you little back in return.

• PC
• 9 / 10
• États-Unis

Having done all the writing, animation and programming himself, Gemini Rue took Josh Nuernberger a total of three years to make—the same amount of time it takes some triple-A titles to hit the shelves. If only more triple-A games turned out this well. With (for the most part) seamless, intuitive gameplay, impressive atmosphere and one of most well-crafted and interesting storylines seen in recent years, Gemini Rue is a game not just for adventure fans, but for anyone who loves a good, gritty yarn.

• PS3
• 8.5 / 10
• États-Unis

• PSP
• 6.5 / 10
• États-Unis

Ys I & II Chronicles on the PSP is a 20-year-old game design with a 10-year-old coat of paint on it, finished off with the gloss of an all-new soundtrack. Only consider it if you know you're in the mood for an intentionally obtuse, old-school journey that'll have you searching for an online guide in the first five minutes – or if you just really want to see a man defeat his foes by slamming straight into them with his face.

• DS
• 7.5 / 10
• États-Unis

As much as I’ve enjoyed playing de Blob 2 on DS, anyone versed in platform games won’t find any real challenge here. It’s tightly designed, evolves nicely and is true to the style of de Blob, but it’s very easy. Case in point, I finished the game without dying once. This makes it a fantastic kids game, but I can’t help but think that with such great mechanics and core design, there’s a big opportunity missed to make something for all gamers. It’s also short, so really could have benefitted from more levels that take the mechanics to their logical conclusion. Even so, this would make a perfect introduction to platforming on DS for casual players.

• DS
• 7 / 10
• États-Unis

Dragon Quest VI will appeal to a very limited demographic of gamers. While Dragon Quest VI’s archaic nature is exactly what hardcore Dragon Quest fans and some JRPG fans crave, it will turn just about everyone else off. It’s cool that western audiences finally get to play this game, but as far as RPG throwbacks are concerned, I can think of many better ones. It’s especially disheartening considering the fact that Dragon Quest VI harkens from the golden age of JRPGs, but with so many JRPGs released over the past twenty-five years, you may feel like I do – that there’s really only enough time to spend with the great ones.

• PS3
• WII
• X360
• 8 / 10
• États-Unis

That's de Blob 2. It's just a charming and fairly straightforward platformer that wears its all-ages appeal on its kaleidoscopic sleeve. Everything is bubbly and bright and freewheeling – and the gameplay is largely very good. It's also a sometimes frustratingly overprotective experience that points towards its youth appeal – and that's either a great thing if you're a casual player or a constant pebble in your shoe. Still, Blob and his buddies will get under your skin - and if you're a platformer fan, jam this one on your wish list.