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• PS3
• 8 / 10
• États-Unis

• X360
• 8 / 10
• États-Unis

• PSP
• 8.5 / 10
• États-Unis

• PC
• 8.5 / 10
• États-Unis

This is one of the scariest games in recent memory. The loading screen recommends you turn the lights off and play with headphones, something I'll strongly echo. Amnesia: The Dark Descent's puzzles aren't especially impressive and the voice acting can range from convincing to goofy, but the atmosphere Frictional has infused into the experience is as powerful as they come. It's a tale of terror that's menacing and disturbing from the very first moments, and only amplifies the further you progress. Any fan of horror, every Lovecraft fan, and any with even a hint of curiosity should give Amnesia a shot. Few games are able to conjure up an atmosphere this genuinely frightening.

• PS3
• 3.5 / 10
• États-Unis

Kung Fu Rider is not a good game. The controls are terribly unresponsive, the game punishes players unfairly and the level design is repetitive. While playing Kung Fu Rider, the PlayStation Eye takes random pictures of you at key moments in the mission. It was quite telling that in all those photographs, I looked really angry. Leave this one on the shelf.

• PS3
• 4.5 / 10
• États-Unis

Racquet Sports isn't the best game to kick off the PlayStation Move. The technology is able to pick up on finite wrist movements and small changes in angle, but none of that comes through here. Instead what you get is a game devoid of skill and any real fun, despite the relatively pleasing aesthetics of the characters and surroundings. There’s certainly potential for racquet-based sports going forward, but Racquet Sports shouldn’t be used as a model for success. More accurately, this game shows developers what not to do with their Move creations.

• PS3
• 7.5 / 10
• États-Unis

Sports Champions is fun, but it’s rough around the edges. The gameplay is solid for the most part and will provide you with some good times and there’s a lot for a single player to do, but it’s not going to feel fresh for long. This is another motion controlled mini-game collection. It’s a good one, but it’s not taking the genre anywhere new.

• WII
• DS
• 7.5 / 10
• États-Unis

Ivy the Kiwi is definitely worth buying, though which version really depends on what type of gamer you are. I prefer the DS version because I like playing a few levels at a time when I'm out and about. But if you prefer the appeal of a bigger screen, and more multiplayer options, the Wii version is just as good. There's a demo for the game up on the Wii Channel. Check it out. You'll know immediately if you like the game, and whether you're willing to play 99 more levels of it.

• X360
• 6.5 / 10
• États-Unis

Dead Rising 2: Case Zero is really just a trial for the full game. Capcom’s giving you this very restricted area to run around and try out all of the new weapons and systems the developers have dropped into the upcoming title. However, rather than give you a 20-minute demo pulled from the full game for free, the developers are giving you a story, new area, a bunch of endings, and the ability to earn experience points early for a price. I think it’s cool that they took this route and there are fun parts to the download, but that doesn’t make Case Zero a great game. The load times and the lack of stuff to do in Still Creek really keep this one from being anything other than a place to tool around in while you wait for the full-fledged sequel.

• WII
• 6.5 / 10
• États-Unis

NHL 2K11 had a lot of potential, a notion that’s accentuated once you feel the one-to-one dekeing for the first time. Sadly once you spend some time with the title you’ll realize that the shooting mechanics and AI could’ve really used some fine tuning to avoid some of the needless frustrations. If you’re a diehard hockey fan I think there will be enough for you to enjoy to warrant a look, but I’d recommend picking up a Classic Controller for maximum enjoyment.

• X360
• 7 / 10
• États-Unis

• PS3
• X360
• PC
• 7 / 10
• États-Unis

A recommendation for Dog Days isn't hard, though it is filled with qualifications. If the story and characters haven't caught your interest yet, or if you're just not interested in crime thrillers, then there's probably not going to be enough in Kane & Lynch 2: Dog Days to keep you playing. Outside of the story it tells, how it tells it, and the interesting conceit of its multiplayer modes, Dog Days is just a passable third person shooter. But if you appreciated the promise of the last game, or you're looking for something darker and more sophisticated content-wise than your usual shooter fare, then Kane & Lynch 2 is just the thing.

• PS3
• X360
• PC
• 7 / 10
• États-Unis

Mafia II is an interesting mobster tale with some great voice acting and cool cutscenes; if you have a "made man" itch, feel free to scratch it here, but be prepared for a pretty standard third-person shooter in the gameplay department. The ";take cover, kill everyone, do it again" mechanic didn't wow me, but it didn't let me down either. Mafia II is a solid little game that'll give you a fun ride -- just don't expect the world.

• PS3
• 4.5 / 10
• États-Unis

Top Gun is short, not particularly attractive, has awful voice acting, and costs $15. If you're absolutely desperate for a flight combat game, Top Gun might seem attractive, but there are better F-14 starring titles to choose from on PSN.

• WII
• 6.5 / 10
• États-Unis

The oddest thing about my time with Arc Rise, though, was that I actually kind of enjoyed my time with it despite the terrible story and boring stretches. Something about maxing out my characters' abilities, equipping them with the right armor, and manipulating how they cast spells really appealed to me, and I find myself genuinely interested in trying out more of a genre I’ve missed out on for more than 25 years. Who knows, perhaps this is the start of something new for me, and, if nothing else, I can thank this mediocre game for helping me jump into a number of worlds I’ve previously avoided

• WII
• 7.5 / 10
• États-Unis

At the end of the day, Madden NFL 11 doesn't bring enough new worthwhile content to the table to bring it beyond the bar set by last year's game. It's still a very functional and enjoyable game of football at its core, but the franchise mode isn't the big step forward that anyone who was excited about the addition was hoping for. Five-on-five is fun enough, but again, it doesn't really add much. Here's hoping that EA Sports can put some real weight behind next year's game to innovate the franchise a bit more on Nintendo's system.

• DS
• 5.5 / 10
• États-Unis

While it may sound cool, Monster Rancher is repetitive, and as a result the gameplay can get rather dull. Training your chosen companion doesn’t require much from you, and for the most part you can let your monster battle on its own, so it’s possible to zone out and still be successful. Of course, if you’re the type that has to “collect ‘em all” so to speak, this game certainly offers plenty of creatures to discover.

• PS3
• X360
• 8 / 10
• États-Unis

There’s no question that the gameplay in Madden NFL 11 is great at its core, but some of the AI tuning slants the game too heavily in the offense’s favor. Both Online Team Play and the inclusion of Gus Johnson are fantastic and add a lot to the package, but I can’t help but feel that the moneymakers of old have been cast into the darkness. I think it’s clear that this year’s Madden is geared toward the mainstream football fan; someone who just wants to come in after playing a game of catch outside and get their hands on some real NFL talent. For that audience Madden NFL 11 delivers. However, if you’re the type of player who sits alone in your living room combing the free agent wire for a player to add to your beloved franchise, I think this year’s Madden is going to leave something to be desired.