IGN

• NGC
• PS2
• XBOX
• PC
• 6.5 / 10
• États-Unis

The hardest thing for a licensed game is capturing the essence of the character. Revenge succeeds with a story and style that fits Wolvie, but the gameplay has far too many holes and the sound and graphics are nothing special. This is also a relatively short title, able to be finished in about eight hours. There are bonus challenges, which add an extra hour or two of gameplay, but this isn't a game you'll play twice. This one's probably best as a weekend borrow from a friend unless you are an absolute hardcore Wolverine fan who must have everything. If you find this, later on in life, on some store shelf for $10 or even, go for it. But at full price, you'll be the one screaming "Raarr!" Remember folks... If you want a killer third-person action game that's heavy on the combat with Wolverine in it, take Buffy, add claws, add Red Faction-esque destructible environments, and go nuts. All this lame locking on, being stealthy, performing advanced moves with a single tap, dealing with a wretched camera system crap needs to go straight out the window fast.

• XBOX
• 8.5 / 10
• États-Unis

While the single player mode leaves much to be desired, and the game does some from a few mildly irritating shortcomings, Godzilla: Destroy All Monsters Melee is nevertheless a DAMM good game (Come on, you didn't think I'd go the entire review without using that pun, did you?) Not only does it absolutely trounce any of the previous Godzilla games, it's also one of the best multiplayer party games available on the Xbox. If you're the slightest bit interested in four-player gaming, go trade in your copies of Fuzion Frenzy, Kung-Fu Chaos and Shrek Super Party and pick this game up.

• PC
• 7.6 / 10
• États-Unis

At first I was a little skeptical about a game that promised a ¿mature¿ theme to a tycoon type game, for in the past it hasn¿t always worked out. But as the developers implemented a comedic approach to the game, the result was a swift execution of a solid idea. While the game may grow old after a little while, there is still a solid amount to keep you coming back for more, and incentives to make your casino empire flourish.

• PC
• 6.5 / 10
• États-Unis

• PC
• 8.3 / 10
• États-Unis

Platformers are few and far between on the PC, good ones even more so. Rayman 3 is a fantastic addition to the catalog and one that's sure to please most fans of the series. The slight emphasis on action and the tighter design may tend to dissuade a few die-hards from trying this one out, but they're only going to be hurting themselves if they discount the title because it doesn't follow the same pattern as Rayman 2. The deviations here are small but significant and nudge the series in a slightly new direction. Overall, it works. I still have a small bitterness in my soul for the new "understandable" voices but the rest of the changes are a good fit for the series. At turns dark, sarcastic and ethereal, Rayman 3 seems a bit more mature now than in previous versions. But these changes are incorporated so well that there's still a tremendous continuity with the rest of the series. I've never been one to compulsively seek out every reward or experience in a game of this type. While other editors are busily slaving away looking for the errant rail grind or hidden package, I'm usually moving on to something new. Luckily Rayman rewards thorough exploration without necessarily requiring it. As such, I've had a good few days with the title but I'll have to wait until nostalgia (and the dearth of good PC platformers) calls me back for more.

• NGC
• 8.3 / 10
• États-Unis

Call me an old-school gamer, a shooter freak, or what have you, but I will buy Ikaruga. It's just that good. Sure, it's a bit on the short side, but Ikaruga is a fantastic example of clever game design. Slap on some beautifully modeled visuals, a fitting soundtrack, and fantastic effects, and we have a winner. Without a doubt, this is a better game than Radiant Silvergun. For one, Ikaruga takes itself far more seriously with no "The Price is Right" music or campy anime characters spoiling the otherwise fast-paced action. I feel more like the Last Starfighter when I play Ikaruga. I do have to mention that Ikaruga is a shooter and it's a shooter-fan's shooter. If you don't like intense, mind-numbing shooting action, then you're going to hate Ikaruga. However, if you grew up on heavy doses of Ikari Warriors and Gradius, then you'll probably feel right at home with this one-of-a-kind blast-a-thon. Five more stages would have been nice, but that's nothing a sequel can't cure.

• PC
• 7.3 / 10
• États-Unis

So much potential and such a standard, to the point, no frills delivery is saddening. Enclave is a technical demonstration gone horribly awry when it came time to lay in the gameplay that would make it all truly epic. In some way Enclave remains enjoyable by being a straight action title with a brilliant, but imperfect delivery and a premise and allure that we rarely see done so incredibly beautifully. But, in another way, the entire time you play you're painfully reminded of the wasted potential that's sprawling out before you. Each jerky animation, tired and repetitious swing of the axe, uninspired mission, and yawn inducing spell only compound the problem. It's this odd amalgamation of coolness and brilliance coupled with sheer mediocrity, like that Starship Troopers CG cartoon. It should be good in theory, right? As it turns out, it's a toned down, incomplete and often lacking rendition of a concept someone once had that could have been amazing had it been done right. Each area of play has so many faults, it's undeniable. Still, there is a hack and slash dumb kind of grace that keeps you playing, especially since the story is solid enough to warrant it and the atmosphere rich enough to justify it. For that, the game deserves mention and note, and at least a gander. In-depth and amazing this is not so go in only if you're starved or are willing to play an acceptably average game that could have been so much more had someone just stopped and thought for a week or two about what needed to go in.

• XBOX
• 4.1 / 10
• États-Unis

The last time I checked, survival horror games were supposed to be scary. The only thing frightening about Run Like Hell is the prospect of having to play through it more than once. The incessant combat feels like filler designed to make the game longer. So do the plentiful and unoriginal puzzles. What's left? Not much. While Run Like Hell isn't quite "Throw your controller at the screen" awful, it's bad enough that there's really no reason anybody should even think about buying it. Until another worthwhile survival horror game makes its way to the Xbox, you'd be better off just playing Silent Hill again. This one should have stayed on the PS2.

• GBA
• 8.5 / 10
• États-Unis

Ninja Five-O is a surprisingly great game that almost came out of nowhere; Konami released this game as quiet as can be, with relatively no previous hype. The game harkens back to the days of Ninja arcade games, and even though it borrows its gameplay elements from previous designs, it's not a me-too Game boy Advance game. Since it's an original game with no license or previous title to bank on, chances are it'll be one of those games that'll just sit on store shelves...which is a shame because this is an exciting, fun and challenging action game that shouldn't be missed.

• GBA
• 7 / 10
• États-Unis

• PC
• 4 / 10
• États-Unis

Harbinger simply doesn't offer anything new and exciting to the RPG genre. Even going back several years and looking at a game like Darkstone, which offered superior graphics, sound, music, multiplayer options, and replayability, it is still a wonder that developers are unable to at least learn what works in a game, not necessarily having to copy an idea. The problem with Harbinger is it lacks ambition. It doesn't really set out to do anything new. Even with what it does do, it doesn't do well. Give this one a pass.

• PC
• 8 / 10
• États-Unis

Overall Grom is a fun game. The difficulty prevented me from enjoying it as much as I would have liked to, but it still offered a unique and interesting environment. If you¿re someone who likes mindless monster bashing, Grom may not be for you. On the other hand, those who like to think will be perplexed by some of the fights in Grom. Backed by a solid story, and even various mini-games in towns, Grom will satisfy for many hours.

• XBOX
• 6 / 10
• États-Unis

Despite it's age, RollerCoaster Tycoon remains one of the most entertaining simulation games on the market. The learning curve can be a bit steep, but once you've mastered the basics, you may never stop playing. Nevertheless, I can't recommend this version of this game. Infogrames has offered gamers absolutely no reason to choose the console iteration over the PC original. Should you own a copy of RollerCoaster Tycoon? If you're into the sim genre, then absolutely. Just don't buy it for the Xbox. Instead, I suggest that you pick up the PC title. If you're reading this, your computer should be able to run the thing fine. With far inferior controls and embarrassing graphical issues, the Xbox version simply can't compete. If for some strange reason you don't have access to a PC, but you're still reading this, bump the final score up a couple points.

• XBOX
• 8.3 / 10
• États-Unis

Red Faction II is fun, certainly, but the single-player is a bit too linear for my tastes and the game ends well before my bedtime. This really isn't a game to buy if you are only planning on playing it alone as you can easily finish the single-player mode in one weekend. However, if multiplayer is your thing, then RF II can be a lot of fun. But I would rather have had this bad boy come out a year late if it meant Xbox Live support or at least System Link. If neither of those matter to you, then this is about as top notch a multiplayer mode as you can found outside of Halo. But in the end, I found RF II a bit of a letdown because of the lack of Xbox enhancements.

• XBOX
• 9 / 10
• États-Unis

• XBOX
• 7 / 10
• États-Unis

As a strict racer, World Racing fails to rise above the pack in a notoriously overcrowded genre. If you're just looking for a good racing game, there are too many far better titles out there for this one to get a recommendation. The ability to leave the game's tracks and explore its massive environments, however, gives it a relaxing quality that's surprisingly refreshing. If the world outside the racetrack were just a little more interactive and the races a tad more interesting, this game could have been a contender. As it stands, World Racing is probably worth a rental or two at best.

• XBOX
• 5.2 / 10
• États-Unis

Yawn. Good party games are hard to come by on Xbox and, unfortunately, Black Stone doesn't buck the trend in any way. It's definitely more fun with your friends, but in the same way that eating broccoli with a saltine is better than eating the green alone. This one might be worth a rental when your buddies are coming over for a few drinks, but it's not worth fifty large.

• XBOX
• 6.6 / 10
• États-Unis

Even with the addition of the multiplayer modes and custom soundtracks, State of Emergency doesn't hold up on Xbox. An additional year of development time after the PS2 version's hot-then-cold reception, really should've yield something more than a just a decent port. The quick satisfaction I got from chopping off heads and limbs and blowing up various objects and people is definitely worth something. But like other games that peak too soon and can't maintain my interest, the overall feeling is disappointment. SOE's best selling point, however, will be its pricing point. There are desperate Xbox fans out there anxious enough for GTA who will make the same connection/mistake that PS2 fans did last time around but it'll only cost them $20.