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• PS3
• X360
• 7.5 / 10
• États-Unis

I recommend Castlevania: Lords of Shadow, but not if your expectation is something similar to the classic Castlevania games. Pretty much anything you would expect to find in a Castlevania game is not to be found here. But fans of combat-heavy action adventure games will have fun if they can excuse a lot of mindless button mashing and a couple technical issues. The developers have successfully adopted ideas from several popular games (God of War, Shadow of the Colossus, Uncharted, Resident Evil) but that also means this isn't a very original effort. In the end, I'd rather play a more traditional 2D Castlevania game, but there is no denying that this is a beautiful and enjoyable change of pace.

• PS3
• X360
• 8.5 / 10
• États-Unis

FIFA 11 is by no means the sizeable step forward that FIFA 10 was, but that doesn't mean that you'll be disappointed with this effort. There are little nuances and tweaks to the gameplay that people will enjoy, namely the Personality Plus integration. I still found annoyances with the lack of awareness in the artificial intelligence and the fact that your Be A Pro accomplishments don't carry over is a real bummer. Still, FIFA 11 delivers a more refined soccer experience for fans of the sport, while also giving us things like enhanced physical interactions and the same solid online package. In other words: if you're looking for a great game of soccer with a fine feature set that offers plenty to do online or off, FIFA 11 will end your search until next year rolls around.

• PC
• 8 / 10
• États-Unis

Darksiders isn’t the type of title that often appears on PC, and for that reason alone it's worth a look. Vigil’s culled popular gameplay mechanics and puzzle elements from a variety of different titles and effectively combined them to create something with entertaining combat, rewarding exploration, and a satisfying progression as you uncover new items and abilities. A little bit more in terms of the video customization options would have been appreciated, and the blurry cut-scenes can be annoying considering how often they appear, but that shouldn’t deter you from checking this out if you missed it on consoles.

• X360
• 3.5 / 10
• États-Unis

While the upcoming Sonic Colors has a great deal of promise and Sonic 4 - Episode 1 is being developed as a return to the conventions of Sonic 2 from the Genesis era, Sonic Adventure is, in hindsight, the culmination of everything that made Sonic an also-ran to Nintendo's flagship mascot -- all (poorly aged) flash, and very little substance. Even as a curiosity, I would advise you give Sonic Adventure a wide berth.

• X360
• 6.5 / 10
• États-Unis

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

lien Breed 2 modernizes the top-down, sci-fi shooter, adding ornate graphics and elements of today's popular first-person shooters without losing the charm of its predecessors. It's a small game that feels big while you are playing it, a laudable accomplishment for a $10 title.

• DS
• PS2
• PSP
• 5 / 10
• États-Unis

The Lord of the Rings: Aragorn's Quest is a pleasant experience on Wii, but that doesn't translate to this very different, and much more mindless and repetitive version. The handheld and PS2 renditions are far more simplistic and very uncreative, and it's just not a whole lot of fun simply mashing a single button in every scene in the game.

• PC
• 7.5 / 10
• États-Unis

Have you ever wanted to man the item counter in a role-playing game like Torneko from Dragon Quest IV? That's exactly what you'll do in Recettear: An Item Shop's Tale. It's a game packed with content and personality that challenges you to comb through dungeons and a spend-crazy customer base on a quest for profits. Though the entertainment value of the haggling and combat mechanics gradually wear too thin, that won't happen until a number of hours in. It's a refreshing take on the traditional role-playing game, and if you wind up loving the gameplay, a number of modes unlock after the main game is complete. At the very least, it's probably the most fun you'll ever have repaying a loan.

• MD
• SNES
• 7 / 10
• États-Unis

Maybe I'm just being picky, but picking out retro re-releases to spend modern cash on through the Virtual Console is made much easier when the game you're thinking of buying calls out from the Wii Shop with a unique voice and individual appeal – Aero the Acrobat did that with its signature mix of a cartwheeling character and the circus setting that matched his antics, but Aero the Acrobat 2 only offers half of that successful equation. It's still a fine game, and a decent platformer. Not the worst eight bucks you could spend on the service by far. But even with its refinements in control, graphics and the occasional cup game, I still prefer the original. Take me to the circus.

• WII
• PS3
• 6 / 10
• États-Unis

Lord of the Rings: Aragorn's Quest is fun and satisfying, if just a tad repetitive action adventure with good fan service to those of you that love the Tolkein novels and Peter Jackson films. Both the Wii and PlayStation 3 version of Aragorn's Quest are virtually identical, but it's pretty clear that the game was originally developed for Wii and quickly converted to PlayStation 3 with rushed Move support. The Wii version easily gets the nod as the one to get.

• PC
• 8.5 / 10
• États-Unis

Like the first game, Puzzle Quest 2 takes a simple casual affair and adds layers of depth you won't be able to resist. Even though the quest is long and your customization options seem to be limitless, it still works as a game you can pick up and play for short sessions. This is the Puzzle Quest you fell in love with, and the new dungeon exploration and usable items only sweeten the deal. If only all of life's problems could be solved by matching colored objects together.

• DS
• 7.5 / 10
• États-Unis

As with practically all of Cing's output, Last Window: The Secret of Cape West is a bit of an acquired taste. Less a game and more a sequence of tightly-focused - if not always successful - set-pieces, it's the rich atmosphere and masterful sense of narrative that drives the experience along. Those of a less patient disposition will undoubtedly balk at Last Window's deliberate pace and text-heavy delivery but anyone looking for a sophisticated, stylish slab of hard-boiled intrigue should revel in Cing's lovingly-realised world.

• PS3
• X360
• 8.5 / 10
• États-Unis

NHL 11 is a great hockey game any way you slice it. If you’re looking for a great online experience, you can find it here. If you’re looking for great solo play, there’s plenty to be had. Heck, if you just want to jump into the playoffs and make a run at the cup, you can do that, too. Despite the fact that a lot of the modes have been ported over from last year and Ultimate Team has been seen before in other EA Sports games, NHL 11 still delivers a slew of gameplay improvements and a truckload of content that should please the many hockey fans out there.

• PS3
• 4 / 10
• États-Unis

• PS3
• 6 / 10
• États-Unis

It’s an effective demonstration of the possibilities of Move, as there is virtually no lag between your movements and what is relayed back on screen, and left us virtually salivating at the possibilities for future Move release. But as a mid-priced game its appeal is severely limited due its overeager presentation and limited gameplay. This party is more lulls that LOLs.

• X360
• 9.5 / 10
• États-Unis

• DS
• 7.5 / 10
• États-Unis

• PSP
• 6.5 / 10
• États-Unis