IGN

• PC
• 5.5 / 10
• États-Unis

Not enough was done to the Phantasy Star Online formula for this newest title in the series to feel fresh. Simply adding new weapons and techniques, changing the environments and adding a few extras such as the bedroom isn't enough when the online RPG has become a fully blown phenomenon. Online RPGs have groomed us to expect to get a vibrant, ever changing world that is full of things to explore and quests to complete. Instead Phantasy Star Universe offers a few hub cities, cookie cutter environments and pointless missions. Even with the addictive qualities, the lack of variety in gameplay makes this one grow old quickly. All of the problems are exasperated on the PC when you look at the flood of other great online RPG¿s available on the platform. Simply put, the PC is an online RPG player¿s dream. The lesser cousins on the consoles fall short when they get brought over without any improvements.

• X360
• 5 / 10
• États-Unis

Cabela's African Safari is a streamlined version of past titles that is far more accessible to the average player. While this may irk long-time fans, the lack of bird calls and any significant hunting -- other than shooting -- is enough to keep you interested for a few hours. Unfortunately, the game is still about running around somewhat aimlessly, looking for animals, and shooting them. While the campy nature of African Safari is good for a few laughs, they are at the game's own expense. Hunting fans will have to wait yet again for the next -- and first -- great hunting game.

• GBA
• 2 / 10
• États-Unis

Picture a Game Boy Advance game that fails in almost every way, and you're still probably picturing a better game than this one. From clunky start to sudden finish, Marvel Ultimate Alliance is an ugly, unfun experience that should be an embarrassment to everyone involved in its development. Don't confuse this game with the generally enjoyable console version. Instead, pick up one of the many better Marvel GBA brawlers available.

• PS2
• 5.3 / 10
• États-Unis

• PS2
• 6.5 / 10
• États-Unis

Though on the whole it's a solid title, it does have limitations. First, even though the Career mode does offer a degree of customization and character development, it still manages to get old after a while. This is simply because each map feels similar to the one before and you'll find you’re just repeating a succession of arena battles. The graphics and sound can be bland at times but never really detract from the core gameplay. You'll definitely want to play online, but it's a real pain with a PS2. Stick to the Xbox version of you're really committed to playing this one.

• NGC
• PS2
• WII
• 4.5 / 10
• États-Unis

Happy Feet as a videogame very much mimics the movie in that it falls well short of expectations. While the title does feature the same story and characters as its silver screen counterpart, it lacks the charm. The basic gameplay mechanics are incredibly simple and they repeat so often that the action is doomed for monotony. The end result is an experience that teeters on the mediocre. Yes, your four-year-old might find something to like here, but there are far better kids' games on the market. Unless you or your child is a Happy Feet fanatic, and I can't imagine that someone like this even exists, keep moving because there's very little to see here.

• PC
• 8 / 10
• États-Unis

Overall, Warhammer: Mark of Chaos is a pretty fun game. It's not perfect by any means and has some bugs that can be annoying, but the battles themselves offer a good variety of strategies set in a dark and brooding environment. There are some presentation issues that help the game not feel as Warhammer-ish as it could, but there's still a lot to like here with the variety of units and good use of heroes. While short of an Editor's Choice, I'd definitely recommend checking out the demos on Fileplanet if you've been interested in Warhammer: Mark of Chaos and are still on the fence. It definitely got a lot to offer.

• X360
• 9 / 10
• États-Unis

• DS
• 8 / 10
• États-Unis

• PS2
• XBOX
• 6.3 / 10
• États-Unis

Tony Hawk's Project 8 is a sad finale to the current-gen versions of the series. This is clearly just an attempt to cash in one last time on the franchise. The level design is mediocre and the stripping of features is unacceptable. Nail the Trick is not particularly exciting on current-gen consoles and has been made too simplistic. Worst of all is the changes to manuals, which is completely unwarranted. If this is representative of the future of Tony Hawk, the series is in serious trouble.

• X360
• PC
• PS2
• PSP
• 7.2 / 10
• États-Unis

• DS
• 7.5 / 10
• États-Unis

• X360
• 5 / 10
• États-Unis

Contra is certainly a solid port -- so much of the original game successfully made the jump to the smallest screen. The game mechanics are in place, the visuals offer a reasonable facsimile... the only failing is that the controls aren't as accurate as required for a twitchy actioner like Contra. And that's not necessarily Konami's fault -- no handset has yet to introduce a control input as good as a regular console controller, even stretching as far back as the NES. If you're willing to log the time to get used to the controls or don't mind some unfortunate deaths due to fumbling a jump, this nostalgic run isn't a bad way to blow a few bucks.

• GBA
• 7 / 10
• États-Unis

Need for Speed Carbon: Own the City is a worthy successor to Pocketeers' history of development on the GBA. This fifth installment in the franchise benefits from the team's experience in some areas, like graphical style, and it's only the new additions unique to this release that come off as unpolished. The wingman mechanic, in particular, could be better executed in a follow-up ¿ and knowing Need for Speed, even though it may not be on the Game Boy any more, another sequel will be coming soon.

• GBA
• 7.5 / 10
• États-Unis

Madden NFL 07 is a solid game of portable pigskin, but five mini-games and a new roster just aren't enough to make this a new product. It's still good Madden football. It will be again next year. But this is one series that's being harmed by its own success and longevity ¿ after 17 years, there just isn't much new to do that hasn't already been done.

• DS
• 4.4 / 10
• États-Unis

The console game wasn't exactly a classic production to begin with, but there's nothing truly of merit in the Nintendo DS version of the Justice League Heroes design. It's got the heroes, but none of their charm. And it's yet another example of the Justice League idea never reaching its potential as a game...at least on the handheld side of things.

• PSP
• 9 / 10
• États-Unis

• PC
• 8.9 / 10
• États-Unis