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• DS
• 7.8 / 10
• États-Unis

• WII
• 8.5 / 10
• États-Unis

It might seem slight, if not slightly ridiculous, but there's something utterly joyous about Let's Tap – from its deliriously captivating aesthetic (frankly worth the asking price alone) and stripped down arcade fundamentals to its immediately accessible, and surprisingly robust, control scheme. All of which add up to make one of the most downright entertaining and refreshing party experiences available on the Wii. No, it's not a game that's going to keep you enthralled for hours at a time but it's been expertly honed for occasional impromptu multiplayer giggles – and given the sub-20-quid price point in most retail outlets, you can hardly ask for more.

• X360
• 8.5 / 10
• États-Unis

Rocket Riot is simple arcade fun candy coated with brilliant pixel art. The destructible environments allow for some highly enjoyable chaos in both single- and multiplayer modes. Dual-stick shooters have risen in popularity in recent years, and this one has enough personality and charm to set it apart from the pack.

• DS
• 5.5 / 10
• États-Unis

Ninja Council 4 is – you guessed it – quite a lot like Ninja Council 3 was two years ago, and therein lies the problem. While the first game was a decent preliminary effort on DS, the sequel ups the presentation while leaving the same clunky gameplay in tact, which ultimately lends itself to a “more of the same” experience that just isn’t as good as it could have been. We already know of two stronger Naruto games on the way (Ninja Destiny 2 for DS, and Clash of Ninja Revolution 3 for Wii), so while this anime offering isn’t too hot there’s plenty of strong Shippuden action headed to both handheld and console later this year. The dated, mechanical gameplay and déjà vu feeling just doesn’t offer enough evolution from Ninja Council 3.

• WII
• 5.7 / 10
• États-Unis

• PS3
• 8 / 10
• États-Unis

CellFactor is a surprisingly enjoyable shooter. It doesn't do anything new for a retail game, but there are few great online shooters on PSN. And for that reason alone, it may be worth $10. If you don't want to play with anyone else, you can get a few hours out of the single-player challenges. But this is a game built for multiplayer.

• WII
• 6 / 10
• États-Unis

On the gameplay side of things, Rainbow Islands: Towering Adventure! is a fair conversion of the arcade original Rainbow Islands' game design for WiiWare -- so the handful of fans who've loved that game since the '80s will no doubt be delighted to see the series making a comeback today. This is a package that has a much tougher time arguing its case from a value standpoint, though, as its big brother Bubble Bobble just made a splash here on WiiWare a few weeks ago with its own revival, and it was packed with a lot more content, replay value and extra features -- for two dollars less. Maybe Taito will one day wise up, and stop making Rainbow Islands look like Bubble Bobble's wimpy little brother by giving it some more distance in the release schedule, and a greater amount of effort in fleshing its experience out. As it is, I've got to recommend you take the eight dollars you would have spent on this one, put two of them back in your pocket, and use the rest to download Bubble Bobble Plus!. That's the game where Bubby and Bobby shine much more brightly, even without a single rainbow anywhere to be seen.

• PSP
• 5.1 / 10
• États-Unis

Class of Heroes is totally functional and has a tremendous amount of level-grinding to do, so I know there are gamers out there that will love it. But when I play an RPG, I need something more than just hard statistics and static character portraits. Level-grinding is a satisfying element in the RPG formula, but only when you're rewarded with something else, like an enthralling story, charming characters or enticing visuals. Class of Heroes doesn't really have those things -- it's a hollow shell designed to deliver only the most rudimentary level-grinding and nothing more. If you're still interested in the aforementioned grind, you'll find plenty to do in Class of Heroes. But I think some "classic" gameplay mechanics are better left in the past.

• DS
• 6.7 / 10
• États-Unis

So Steal Princess is a game that appeals as a demanding but rewarding puzzle/platformer, but then grates on and annoys you with its wealth of unpolished elements and rough edges all around. With sharper visuals, tighter control and a level-creation feature that doesn't force you to clear so much of the story before it's even accessible at its most basic level, Steal Princess could have proven much more impressive here on Nintendo's DS. But, as it is, I feel like many of the Atlus faithful will be disappointed that this is the ultimate product they waited through so many delays to finally have the chance to play.

• PS3
• X360
• 6 / 10
• États-Unis

Virtua Tennis 2009 was a disappointment for me. Maybe it’s because I’m a rabid tennis fan and player and I wanted more from the series this year, or maybe it’s because I feel like I’ve played this game before on the Dreamcast. Sumo Digital needs to turn their focus to changing the gameplay dynamics and World Tour mode, along with solidifying the connectivity issues online if they want to keep pace with the other tennis titles of the world.

• PS3
• 7 / 10
• États-Unis

Trash Panic will likely end up being a polarizing affair. It's not without charm, but the steep learning curve and wealth of things to consider at any one time can be too much for a newcomer to handle. In the end, it satisfies the basic philosophy of a puzzle game, but swing the pendulum far more toward the challenging end of the spectrum rather than being something that anyone can grasp as a whole right from the start. It's not a question of nuance or refined technique (though there are definitely elements of that), but rather whether the game's heavy burden of challenge is too much to bear for someone just trying to digest it all. Trash Panic isn't a bad game, it's simply a hard game, and one that asks much of those that would see it through to the end of the game's six stages. Ultimately, it may ask too much.

• PC
• 4.8 / 10
• États-Unis

• PS3
• 8 / 10
• États-Unis

• PS3
• 8 / 10
• États-Unis

You don't want to mess with the Bomberman formula too much, and luckily Hudson hasn't here. This offering doesn't innovate but it's got that classic, addictive quality we've been enjoying since Super Bomberman on the SNES. Ultra is, to surrender to an easy pun, a blast to play. The vast amount of game options should keep your bombing runs going all night. A good deal at ten bucks, this is a download Bomberman fans will want to make room for.

• PS3
• 8 / 10
• États-Unis

If you've never played Gunstar Heroes then this is a required download. It's one of the best side-scrolling action games ever created and remains a lot of fun today. Even if you have already played it, the easy tropies and online co-op may be good reason to take it for another spin.

• X360
• 4 / 10
• États-Unis

Shinobi isn't worth $5. It's that simple.

• DS
• 4 / 10
• États-Unis

There's just nothing interesting to do in Hannah Montana: The Movie. Anyone playing the game probably saw the movie, so they know the story, not that this game does a good job of retelling it. The adventure portions are so linear and restricted that players are literally just walking back and forth reading speech bubbles while the game's plot happens by itself. The music portions are not any better since they're just awkward clunky microgames that just happen to have Hannah Montana songs playing in the background. For gamers gaga over Miley Cyrus, there are two other better Hannah Montana games to play that are now cheaper than this boring mess.

• WII
• 2.3 / 10
• États-Unis

Even if you're a young girl that adores Hannah Montana, or you're a parent looking for a good gift, do not purchase Hannah Montana: The Movie. It's a cheap, awkward, embarrassing attempt to cash in on the hype of the movie without adhering to any of the standards of modern rhythm/music games.