IGN

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

MLB 2K10, despite its many flaws, is still a much better core game of baseball than the series presented last year. It's just too bad that My Player mode didn't work out as well as I had hoped after first playing it. There are some very questionable design decisions that will hopefully be ironed by next season because the idea behind the mode itself is sound. You can also see that the foundation for great baseball is nearly there with things like the pitcher vs. batter gameplay going so smoothly. I feel like I've said this for the past several years with MLB 2K, but I'm really looking forward to what they can put out with MLB 2K11. Let's hope that release will be able to capitalize on what 2K started with MLB 2K10.

• WII
• 8 / 10
• États-Unis

After years of waiting for a truly standout flight game on Wii, XSEED has really delivered with Sky Crawlers: Innocent Aces. Mixing in dozens of different mission types within the game's 18 stages, the Project Aces team puts a more arcade-inspired anime spin on its typical flight engine, and the result is a truly rewarding one. There are still a few stages that drop the ball visually, and every now and then you'll find a line of dialogue that sounds a bit too cheesy, but the core gameplay is strong enough to keep you coming back for more. Once you're pulled in there's plenty to expand on as well, with upgradeable planes, an in-game achievement system, and even a two player piggy-back mode that puts your buddy in control of an additional aiming reticule on screen. Simple, but worth a shot. The animated cut scenes are well executed, the story is decent if you take the time to pay attention to it, and the challenge is truly there should you take on the game's top difficulty level. In the end though, it's all about the core gamepaly, and Sky Crawlers: Innocent Aces will have you jumping in to the cockpit time and time again. The action is fast, the dog fighting is intense, and you simply won't find a better flight game on Wii.

• WII
• 7 / 10
• États-Unis

Shattered Memories isn't your typical Silent Hill game. Some devoted fans will undoubtedly raise a fuss over every difference whether subtle or grand, but I believe this re-imagining succeeds as both a sequel and a departure. The overarching narrative, characters, and monsters will all seem faintly familiar to Silent Hill purists, but Climax has taken the series and run with it, crafting a title refreshingly different yet still at times terrifying. The game looks fabulous, the controls feel tailor made for Wii, the flashlight mechanic is stunningly atmospheric and useful, and the decision is to omit weapons results in chilling chase sequences. There is simply a lot to love about Shattered Memories, which is why it's so easy to recommend the title despite a couple of shortcomings. I feel that the separation between safe exploration and puzzling and run-for-your-life monster scenarios is too transparent and as a result you will inevitably come to fear the ice and few things else. And despite a unique psych profile system that allows for multiple endings and various changes throughout the adventure, the game runs a bit short -- perhaps too short for some. Even so, there are some incredible moments encapsulated within Harry's icy journey and you will be both wowed and scared as you finally uncover the truth about his daughter's disappearance and the nightmarish goings-on in the creepy town.

• PS3
• 9 / 10
• États-Unis

• PS3
• X360
• 6.5 / 10
• États-Unis

A great soundtrack and unique art style can't save what is ultimately a failed experiment. Using a guitar peripheral to control a platformer is just as clumsy as you would imagine. Drop the gimmick and Fret Nice becomes much more playable with a regular controller, but then you're left with a pretty run-of-the-mill game. Kudos to the developer for trying something different, but different doesn't always mean fun.

• DS
• 8 / 10
• États-Unis

Sonic and SEGA All-Stars Racing may not have a whole lot in the gameplay department that it can call its own, but Sumo Digital took what worked and built a SEGA-themed experience that captures what makes the company's games so memorable. This racer is surprisingly deep and robust, and even with its unoriginal design it's a great time no matter which version you get. The Nintendo DS version is a great complement to the console design because it shares similarities while retaining its own unique feel.

• WII
• 8 / 10
• États-Unis

Sonic and SEGA All-Stars Racing may not have a whole lot in the gameplay department that it can call its own, but Sumo Digital took what worked and built a SEGA-themed experience that captures what makes the company's games so memorable. This racer is surprisingly deep and robust, and even with its unoriginal design it's a great time no matter which version you get.

• X360
• 2 / 10
• États-Unis

Awful in nearly every way. The Twin Peaks meets Resident Evil with a dash of Grand Theft Auto formula sounds pretty great, but it was well beyond the capabilities of this development team. Terrible controls. Terrible pacing. Terrible sound effects. Terrible visuals. Maybe you can convince yourself that these things don't matter as you work through this surreal and quirky storyline. The rest of us will be off playing better videogames.

• X360
• 7.6 / 10
• États-Unis

Whether or not you'll enjoy Piranha Bytes' Risen really depends on what kind of gamer you are. Though this is a more humble and user-friendly product than Piranha Bytes' past games, it's still very much a hardcore role-playing game. If you're not willing to figure some things out for yourself and the idea of freedom of choice doesn't sit well with you, chances are Risen isn't going to mesh well with your gaming sensibilities. If you're familiar with the genre and are looking to take the next step into a mature, well-realized fantasy world, then this is it. Its combat system isn't the greatest and its pacing is inconsistent, but for those who put in the time to see all Risen has to offer, it's an experience that won't be forgotten.

• WII
• 9 / 10
• États-Unis

Only a handful of previous VC releases have cared enough to do anything extra, beyond just emulating old game code -- Nintendo gave the menus and tutorials of Sin & Punishment a fresh English-language update when it launched in America for the first time through the VC service in '07, and the Virtual Console Arcade re-release of SEGA's Space Harrier added in a motion control option that let you use the Wii's Nunchuk controller to send your flying man zipping around the screen. But it's an incredibly rare and notable event any time anything extra is done -- only about 1 in every 100 re-releases -- so games like Sonic & Knuckles deserve some extra recognition and respect for not taking the easy way out. If you're a Sonic fan (and who isn't, when it comes to the Genesis era games) then put down eight bucks here and complete the 16-bit series experience in VC form. Sonic & Knuckles is a great game on its own, and its novel lock-on feature makes your other Sonic games even better.

• WII
• 7 / 10
• États-Unis

I totally understand that Endless Ocean has its fans, but I can't say in the exact same club. I appreciate what the game does and how well the game does it, but the overarching concept just never resonated with me with the same impact it had on other reviewers. Still, for a game that encourages casual exploration and marine appreciation, Endless Ocean's a nice change of pace.

• PS3
• 8.5 / 10
• États-Unis

Star Ocean: The Last Hope International is a great JRPG and the inclusion of the original Japanese language track is always a welcome addition, especially when dealing with very Japanese characters. Even though the game suffers from some visual issues, and save point infrequency can be a huge annoyance, I loved playing Last Hope. The battle system is tremendously entertaining, the cast is a charming ensemble of travelers and the Private Actions continue to fuel proper character development and demonstrate the beauty of optional antics. Although Final Fantasy XIII is right around the corner, Star Ocean: The Last Hope International is a must-play for all you JRPG nuts.

• PSP
• 8 / 10
• États-Unis

• PC
• X360
• 8.3 / 10
• États-Unis

The Misadventures of Mr. P.B. Winterbottom has the looks and the brains to be one of the best XBLA games. You've never seen or heard anything quite like it and the puzzle challenges are wildly inventive. It is extremely difficult, though, and can be exhausting to the point that you aren't motivated to continue playing. It can also be very rewarding when you finally figure a puzzle out. Just take a break and come back, because this is a very clever game that deserves to be played.

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

Aliens vs. Predator could have been a truly great game. It’s there, you can almost feel it, but it’s constantly ripped away from you because of some poor design decisions and a general lack of quality that keeps the game from having that triple-A feeling. It’s by no means a bad game and will almost certainly please fans more so than either movie effort, but when compared to other first-person shooter titles on the market, the difference is clear.

• DS
• 7.6 / 10
• États-Unis

The Ace Attorney series has never reached a true level of excellence. While there are some really strong elements added for Miles Edgeworth, the core is still trial-and-error gameplay. Some of the logic left me scratching my head and it's entirely too linear. Fans of the Ace Attorney series will like it, no doubt about that, but there's also no denying that the series is running out of steam.

• WII
• 7.8 / 10
• États-Unis

Super Monkey Ball: Step & Roll, like the previous Super Monkey Ball: Banana Blitz, is a fun ball-rolling design with a nice stack of challenges and a hit-or-miss pile of mini-games. There are some neat inclusions like the Super Mario Galaxy-like co-op mode where other players can shoot obstacles out of the players’ way. The added balance board support wasn’t that much of a selling point for me – on paper it sounds like a match made in heaven but in practice it’s just a great big load of frustration. Skip the balance board support and you’ll have a good time.

• X360
• 8.9 / 10
• États-Unis

Darwinia+ is one of the most impressive packages available on Xbox Live Arcade. For $15 you get two complete games set in a fascinating virtual reality. There are some minor issues that bog the game down from time to time, but they are easy to overlook considering how much care and thought went into the overall package. Everything from the music to the intro bootloaders to the Darwinian's culture has been meticulously crafted for an experience unlike any other game out there. You'll definitely want to invite these little guys onto your hard drive.