IGN

• DS
• 5 / 10
• États-Unis

The History Channel's a relatively recent addition to the gaming industry, as its signature branding's only been seen in game stores for the past two years or so -- starting with the requisite World War II fare like Battle of the Pacific, but then traveling a bit further back through time to bring us tales of war and conquest from some of our world's most prominent past societies. But this story of the Roman Empire falls flat, as the official History logo does little to lift it out of its mediocrity in design. Some strategy fans may want to give it a look since it's priced at a reasonable level of just 20 bucks, but most gamers will want to steer clear -- its rough interface with touchy touch controls, confusing navigation, hands-off combat and mostly frustrating mini-games all come together to form a title that is, ultimately, better left in the past.

• DS
• 7.5 / 10
• États-Unis

I've played some truly terrible Sudoku DS games, and I've played some good ones. This one is a good one. It benefits by being the first one to market as a downloadable version, too – having the game "at the ready" as an executable in your DSi system without the need for cartridge swapping is a really nice thing indeed. It's hard to get excited about Sudoku nowadays, but that doesn’t mean it’s not a recommended experience. For a pick-up-and-play experience, Sudoku Master's a solid DSi addition.

• X360
• 7.6 / 10
• États-Unis

As there are so many fantastic fighting games emerging recently -- especially the incredible BlazBlue: Calamity Trigger -- it's difficult for me to give a wholehearted recommendation to King of Fighters '98 Ultimate Match (especially because the game hit the PS2 months ago). With that said, this game will probably please fans of the old-school stuff, especially considering the fact that Ultimate Match includes the original King of Fighters '98 in the download. And for 800 points, you're getting the same game that launched on the PS2 for ten bucks cheaper.

• WII
• 6.9 / 10
• États-Unis

Water Warfare is definitely aimed at younger and family gamers, but that works in its favor and fills a gap in the Wii's library. Sometimes casual games suffer from a lack of quality, but that isn't the case here. This is a full-featured first-person shooter that is fun as both a single- and multiplayer game. It doesn't do anything new in terms of gameplay, but its kid-friendly premise makes it unique. Water Warfare is recommended for kids and families that game together.

• DS
• 8.7 / 10
• États-Unis

Shin Megami Tensei: Devil Survivor isn’t a game I see topping sales charts or flying off shelves this year, and really that’s unfortunate; it should be. Blending a mix of classic strategy RPG gaming with first-person traditional role playing battles and a demon collection system that feels like a ramped up version of Pokemon or Dragon Warrior Monsters, Devil Survivor is easily ranked amongst the top tier of each of its respective genres. There are certainly things I’d like to see improved upon – there’s no online or wireless functionality (a pity, since the game has a virtual auction system), most of the art is pretty static or low-frame, and the effects aren’t much to look at – but the core offering is one that could, and should, keep hardcore RPG fans busy for dozens of hours. There are few games I review where I immediately want to go back and play them over again, and in the last month alone Atlus has been responsible for two of them. Devil Survivor blends a gripping story with fresh gameplay concepts and a whole lot of depth, all of which fuse together to create one of the best RPGs of the year thus far. Hopefully this is just the beginning of Atlus’s DS support for the Shin Megami Tensei series.

• DS
• 4.3 / 10
• États-Unis

Reviewers like to say that bad licensed games are for hardcore fans only, but that's a load of crap. Fans should be pissed about this game. I tried to think of the positive parts of the Half-Blood Prince, so I could write a balanced review, and all I could come up with was the fact that I like Harry Potter (not like that, shut up). When the only positive part of your game is that it has a trademark attached to it, then you've made a bad game. It's not that Harry Potter is broken, it's that EA has managed to take a world brimming with magic and turn it into the most tedious, mundane game possible.

• PSP
• 4.3 / 10
• États-Unis

Reviewers like to say that bad licensed games are for hardcore fans only, but that's a load of crap. Fans should be pissed about this game. I tried to think of the positive parts of the Half-Blood Prince, so I could write a balanced review, and all I could come up with was the fact that I like Harry Potter (not like that, shut up). When the only positive part of your game is that it has a trademark attached to it, then you've made a bad game. It's not that Harry Potter is broken, it's that EA has managed to take a world brimming with magic and turn it into the most tedious, mundane game possible.

• PSP
• 8 / 10
• États-Unis

• X360
• 8 / 10
• États-Unis

• PS3
• X360
• PC
• 9.4 / 10
• États-Unis

Honestly, there's no way I could describe everything I love about BlazBlue: Calamity Trigger because I would be writing a novella. All you need to know is that this has become one of my favorite fighters of all time and the level of polish and detail this 2D wonder has is amazing. The character designs are excellent, the fighting mechanics are top-notch and there are even extra animated scenes that feature chibi (super adorable) versions of the characters talking about the BlazBlue universe. I know BlazBlue is only targeting a certain type of fighting game fan, but I think the mechanics are cool enough to entertain anyone even remotely interested in the genre. I'm sure that once the community gets its hands on this game, the true test of balancing will begin and issues I might have missed might come to the surface. With that said, there's no escaping the fact that I had a blast playing BlazBlue and I encourage everyone to buy a copy. It's something of a dream game for me, you see.

• PSP
• 2.8 / 10
• États-Unis

Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen is not a good game on the PSP in any way shape or form. In fact, it's one of the most boring and poorly produced titles I've yet played for the system. Steer clear at all costs.

• X360
• 7 / 10
• États-Unis

It’s difficult to give the downloadable version of Phantasy Star II too big of a recommendation considering it was released for a much lower price as part of Sonic’s Ultimate Genesis Collection along with a slew of other classics including Phantasy Star I, III, and IV. But pricing aside, Phantasy Star II is one of the truly classic role playing games of the 16 bit era. While it has some technical issues like the truncation of words and a less than elegant menu system it stands the test of time with its long and enjoyable story.

• PC
• 7.5 / 10
• États-Unis

Droplitz is a nice puzzle game to zone out with. Its system of unlocking new levels and game modes by reaching certain scores is very rewarding. Some might regret the lack of multiplayer, but there's plenty of solid single-player puzzling to be done here. The art style and music don't show a lot of personality, but the gameplay is simple and addicting. It'll claim several hours of your life before you even notice they're gone.

• DS
• 7 / 10
• États-Unis

• PS3
• X360
• 6.8 / 10
• États-Unis

Dynasty Warriors 6: Empires is ultimately more of the same tired Dynasty Warriors gameplay, but the added strategic elements -- both in the expanding of your territory and mid-battle base management -- really help this game out. Empires was easily one of my favorite Dynasty Warriors games in recent memory, despite all the problems it comes along with. I imagine most Dynasty Warriors junkies will enjoy this one, though I still encourage the average gamer to try out other action titles instead, as Dynasty Warriors is (still) showing its age, both in concept and execution.

• PS3
• X360
• PC
• 6 / 10
• États-Unis

Overlord II is a sequel that is neither bigger nor better than its predecessor. The size and scope have been dialed back to something that is more akin to a straight action game. And since none of the frustrating elements of the first have been fixed -- namely the camera, control, and save structure -- this game just isn't much fun. No amount of British wit could bring a smile to my face as I treaded through the tedium that is Overlord II.

• WII
• PS2
• 4.2 / 10
• États-Unis

Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen has close to zero redeeming qualities. I only say "close to" in case I actually forgot something, though at the moment, I can't think of any. Well, I guess the almost complete lack of Shia Labeouf is one thing.

• PS2
• PS3
• PSP
• X360
• PC
• 5.8 / 10
• États-Unis

It should’ve been out to endow gamers with a speed-induced case of irritable bowel and grip marks on their controllers. Instead, SBK: 09 is a flavourless affair with a personality like an R&B’ing Joaquin Phoenix. It feels very much like a game for sim-nuts. Sure, the driving engine is sharp and there are online options, but with poor presentation and a design vocabulary that excludes the word innovation, gamers mustn’t be fooled. It might have a 09 at the end of its title, but this biker is running a very old race.