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• PS3
• X360
• PC
• 5 / 10
• États-Unis

Dark Void is all over the place. The story’s never explained adequately, the combat’s pretty much always a chore, and flying isn’t nearly as fun as it should be. I don’t hate Dark Void, but I don’t care for it, either. This is one of those titles that just exists; I doubt few will remember it this time next year.

• DS
• 7.4 / 10
• États-Unis

• PS3
• 9 / 10
• États-Unis

• PS3
• X360
• PC
• 7.3 / 10
• États-Unis

Vancouver 2010 is a fun experience for a short while that is aided slightly by challenges and online competition. If only this game had some semblance of a career mode or anything that felt slightly like the real Olympics, then perhaps SEGA would have had a real winner on its hands. As it stands Vancouver 2010 is a worthy addition to the long line of Olympic games and does a bit to advance the series in terms of gameplay.

• PC
• 4.3 / 10
• États-Unis

As you have probably guessed by now, I don't care for Twin Sector. And I think I'm even more aggravated because, at its heart, the game actually does have quite a bit of potential. Yes, it's derivative in terms of both the gameplay and the overall story, but that doesn't bother me nearly as much as the fact that it fails to provide a compelling or consistent framework for the inspirations that it has drawn from other similar games.

• WII
• 8 / 10
• États-Unis

For fans of classic 2D gaming, Chronos Twins is a must-play offering whether you find a way to dig up the original DS version or download it on WiiWare. For US gamers, this is the first time the game has seen a release stateside, and for that reason alone I highly recommend the purchase. It's got its random issues – mainly in the overall presentation and interface – but thankfully the outstanding gameplay has in no way been sacrificed during its transition from Game Boy Advance, onto DS, and then back onto a single-screen format. I truly believe that EnjoyUp was ahead of its time when Chronos Twin was originally crafted for GBA, and having a chance to own it after all these years just shouldn't be passed up, even if the game is showing its age a bit. The puzzles will twist your brain, the bosses are fun, and the game's "two screen, two dimension" hook is not only well thought up, but also well executed from top to bottom.

• PS3
• X360
• 7.9 / 10
• États-Unis

The idea behind Eat Lead: The Return of Matt Hazard was intriguing, it just didn't pan out into an enjoyable game. Turns out there was definitely something to that basic idea, though, because the more modest Blood Bath & Beyond is a real good time. It's a simple run-and-gun shooter in the style of Contra but its self-deprecating sense of humor and videogame in-jokes will keep you entertained until the end. Make sure you stick around after the credits for a nice little surprise.

• PSP
• 5 / 10
• États-Unis

Lackluster action sequences, brain-dead AI and limited gameplay features really cripple the port of Army of Two: The 40th day on the PSP. While the game does feature morality moments, good dialogue and a variety of environments to fight through, the action is so basic and repetitive that the fun is completely missing. The console version of Army of Two: The 40th Day is well worth exploring, but spare yourself – and your buddies – from the PSP experience.

• PS3
• X360
• 8.5 / 10
• États-Unis

A disaster movie in a game package, Army of Two: The 40th Day capitalizes on its co-op play to deliver an awesome action experience that's incredibly fun to play. Co-op moments feel more natural, and whether you’re playing by yourself or with friends, you’ll enjoy the fast paced action that doesn’t seem to slow down, even when you’re in the middle of a cutscene. The improved Aggro system (thanks to the inclusion of the GPS feature) and expanded weapons customization strengthens the tactics on the battlefield, which are much deeper than the previous title. Even multiplayer reinforces the co-op nature of the game, and its modes will keep you playing for a long time. The morality moments could have posed larger dilemmas and the AI still stumbles at times, but overall, The 40th Day is a great game to blast through.

• PSP
• 7 / 10
• États-Unis

I don't consider myself a truly hardcore Yu-Gi-Oh fan any more, as I haven't kept up with every episode of the cartoon since GX went into its third season or so and it's been a while since I even looked at the physical card game. I am still a fan, though, in that I continue to love the strategic aspects of the Duel Monsters card battling design and look forward to diving back into it each time I'm asked to review a new digital version. I think the core gameplay of the Duel Monsters matches remains solid and addictive, and the wealth of deck customization options and variety of card selection (with over 4000 individual cards included) is excellent. Longtime fans will have no problem diving in and putting together their favorite styles of decks, then taking them wireless to duel against other like-minded human opponents. I just think there's more that could have been done with the single-player portion of the game design here, as after four Tag Force adventures the 2D cutesy style and lack of any real sense of interaction with the storyline or characters is disappointing -- it'd be nice if Konami could take some cues from itself, and from the more robust story modes being crafted for other Yu-Gi-Oh games on other systems. (Though it is nice that the company's promoting environmentalism. Remember kids, don't throw your Yu-Gi-Oh cards on the ground.)

• PSP
• 5.8 / 10
• États-Unis

• X360
• 4 / 10
• États-Unis

• PS3
• X360
• 9.5 / 10
• États-Unis

Although Bayonetta has more than a few similarities to Devil May Cry, I wholeheartedly believe that this game is a must-play. Buyers beware, however: the 360 version is vastly superior to the PS3 version on a technical level, so PS3 owners fortunate enough to own a 360 should absolutely avoid the PS3 copy. Overall, Bayonetta is gorgeous, stylish, entertaining and deliciously unique. To say that it is my favorite action game yet is an understatement. Kamiya and his team at Platinum Games deserve a round of applause (and perhaps a few platonic hugs) for their incredible work on this project. Bayonetta will remind you how cool videogames can be.

• DS
• 7 / 10
• États-Unis

• WII
• 5.5 / 10
• États-Unis

We know the Scene It? games work on consoles. The Xbox 360 edition is good fun. But Scene It? Twilight is just too narrow. By drilling down to a single movie, it shuts out a lot of your friends and limits the scope of the game. There really are only so many questions you can ask about Twilight and the fact this game repeats them so soon underlines that. With a limited number of video clips, drab presentation, and a price tag that laps the DVD game twice (and ten times the iPhone version), it is difficult to recommend Scene It? Twilight even to hardcore fans.

• IOS
• 9 / 10
• États-Unis

Despite its obvious cribbing from Halo (and, in all likelihood, because of it) N.O.V.A. is the best first-person shooter on the iPhone right now. The excellent pacing and great set pieces never allow for a drop in the action, save for a few “calm before the storm” moments. The controls are fantastic – I have no complaints over Gameloft’s finely tuned set-up which allows for precise movement; aim assist fills in the slight disconnect between the shooter genre and a platform with no physical controls. While I wish there was more customization for multiplayer (come on, update 1.2), N.O.V.A. still offers great online deathmatch action. In a year loaded with excellent iPhone games of all stripes, N.O.V.A. strides to the upper echelon with authority. This is simply one of the best iPhone plays of 2009.

• PS3
• 6.4 / 10
• États-Unis

Zenonia is a real achievement -- it totally blows away all other action-RPGs on the App Store. While I was constantly reminded of my favorite adventures of yesteryear on the Genesis and Super NES while playing Zenonia, the game also introduces some fresh concepts to the genre like the day-night system and the great skill tree for customizing the hero. The game is epic -- a real value for your money. Right now, it is priced at $5.99, which is a tremendous bargain for how much game is packed into Gamevil's download. This is truly one of the best games for the iPhone thus far and I heartily recommend Zenonia for both retrogamers and adventure fans.

• PSP
• 5.9 / 10
• États-Unis