IGN

• X360
• 9.4 / 10
• États-Unis

• PS3
• X360
• 6.5 / 10
• États-Unis

Way of the Samurai 3 is built upon a solid idea, but the actual implementation isn't carried out nearly as far as it could be. With limited areas to explore, some mediocre combat mechanics and a hit-or-miss impact from your actions, it's hard to recommend it without pause. If you're really into the setting and want to play around with cause and effect, you might find something interesting here. Just don't expect it to be the GTA of feudal Japan.

• PS3
• X360
• 8.8 / 10
• États-Unis

Although beginners can get by in Tekken 6 by mashing buttons, the real fun comes from learning the game's intricate sub-systems and developing a sense of the mind games that play out about between two skilled opponents. Tekken 6 has a lot to offer, including a massive roster, refined gameplay, plenty of modes, online multiplayer and an absurd amount of character customization options. It's a shame that the game's load times aren't better, because the awkward pauses between matches interrupt the otherwise frantic and heart-pounding pacing of combat. That, coupled with the dry Campaign Scenario, keep Tekken 6 from being the absolute best it could be. With that said, Tekken fans will certainly gobble it up and I think gamers unfamiliar with the franchise should give it a shot. The unique mix of an easy-to-use interface with intensely deep strategies is definitely worth checking out.

• PS2
• 5.8 / 10
• États-Unis

Bakugan: Battle Brawlers seems to do things mostly right on paper, though the actual gameplay offers too much build-up to each fight and not enough in the actual battle department. It may serve as a distraction for Bakugan fans for a bit, but it won't replace the real-world game anytime soon.

• X360
• 7.5 / 10
• États-Unis

I like Lips. It’s a solid, fun game that’ll appeal to singing nerds like myself. The problem is that the game doesn’t really do anything spectacularly. The song selection for this disc has some gems, but it’s not amazing. The library menu is better looking than ever, but the lack of art for songs from the original game stinks. The leaderboards and challenges are nice, but an online community or way to play friends would’ve been better. The ability to swap discs is cool, but the process is cumbersome. I could go on like that, but the long and short of it is that Lips is good, but it’s not amazing. Hopefully, when the game gets a true sequel, some of these more nagging issues can be addressed and the title can truly move forward.

• PC
• PS3
• 8.2 / 10
• États-Unis

Trine is great fun in single-player and it's worth experimenting with the three-player co-op even if the game works best as a solo experience. Players are given a set of tools (three characters with unique abilities) and are presented with problems that can be solved in several ways, resulting in an adventure that feels wide open despite being relegated to a mere two dimensions. The beautiful visuals and sound bring this world to life and there is something new to discover around every corner. A lack of enemy variety, disappointing conclusion, and the wonky multiplayer keep Trine from greatness, but this is still a highly recommended puzzle platformer.

• DS
• 7 / 10
• États-Unis

• DS
• 6 / 10
• États-Unis

Bakugan: Battle Brawlers seems to do things mostly right on paper, though the actual gameplay offers too much build-up to each fight and not enough in the actual battle department. It may serve as a distraction for Bakugan fans for a bit, but it won't replace the real-world game anytime soon.

• X360
• PS3
• WII
• 6.2 / 10
• États-Unis

• PS2
• PS3
• WII
• X360
• 4.9 / 10
• États-Unis

Anybody who picked up Guitar Hero 5 shortly after release had the chance to snag Guitar Hero Van Halen for free through a promotion. They got what they paid for. For everybody else that might be looking to Guitar Hero Van Halen in stores, stay away. No effort was put into making it good. It’s a step backwards for the franchise and a totally unnecessary release.

• X360
• PC
• 4.2 / 10
• États-Unis

The game's spectacular premise is ultimately unfulfilled. What might have been a truly eye-opening, perspective-shattering trip through the battlefields of a tortured psyche is merely a rehash of everything we've been through in the Painkiller series. The levels are uninteresting, the action is monotonous, and the overall style is cliched. Toss in a few mechanical problems for good measure and you've got a game that's more nightmare than dream.

• PS3
• 8 / 10
• États-Unis

It's not your traditional RTS, but Mushroom Wars provides a surprising amount of depth thanks to easy-to-grasp controls and a large number of tactical options. With stages that you can leap into and play within a matter of minutes, Mushroom Wars is a great way to spend some free time without feeling that you're trapped playing without any progress. While I wish that you had more control over your soldiers once you sent them, and I would have rather faced turrets that weren't blatantly unbalanced in favor of the enemy side, Mushroom Wars is a pleasant take on the genre.

• PS2
• 8 / 10
• États-Unis

The PS2 version of Arctic Edge is a full $10 less than the PSP one, but the difference in savings is most definitely not worth the loss of some of the bonus features that were so impressive when the game made the jump to portables and certainly can't make up for the loss of online, which is as important to the franchise as all those different surfaces and vehicles. If you don't have a PSP and need to get your MotorStorm fix, this'll scratch the itch, but it won't completely fill the void by any means.

• DS
• 3.8 / 10
• États-Unis

Spore Hero on the Wii wasn’t a prime Spore outing but it had class – its fighting engine might’ve been not so good but at least its adventure portion was enough to hold my interest. Spore Hero Arena, however, doesn’t have many redeeming features at all. Yes, it attempts a 3D creature creator, but it’s meaningless when you consider the game where it’s been placed. Poor adventuring and even worse fighting can’t save this game. If you want a decent Spore experience on the DS, stick with the original Spore Creatures released last year.

• DS
• 5.9 / 10
• États-Unis

As a total package, Super Hero Squad on DS isn’t a great game by any stretch of the imagination. The load issues and amateurish presentation will try your patience, the game has a quirky 2D art style that pokes its head in during loads and “story” sequences, and the overall single player experience is as generic and repetitious as possible. At the same time, there’s something in this game that proves Halfbrick has some serious talent. The combat system is pretty impressive (though it’s obviously a first-run effort with little polish or tweaking done), and while the environment art could use an overhaul the game’s core brawling mechanic has potential. The star of the show is battle mode, which is basically a Marvel-themed Smash Bros. rip-off, and even though it’s limited to two players and three modes, it’s actually pretty dang fun in its basic form. You’ve got use items, character-specific supers, and the animation and use of character voices shine when in straight-up combat scenarios. THQ needs to toss some more cash at the developer, drop the single player mode, and let them run wild with a full-on licensed Smash Bros. clone. Nintendo isn’t bringing the game to DS, so we might as well have a fun Marvel clone in its place, and Halfbrick is showing that it’s got the potential to pull it off. Super Hero Squad may not be a great game all-around, but it shows a lot of promise.

• PSP
• 5.5 / 10
• États-Unis

• X360
• 7.9 / 10
• États-Unis

Many games are trying to be more accessible these days, but Panzer General: Allied Assault isn't having it. It's a nerdy, hardcore strategy game, and thank goodness for it. Combining mechanics from Final Fantasy Tactics and Magic: The Gathering, strategy fans will find a lot to like here. It's not going to win any beauty pageants and customizing your deck should be easier, but there are dozens of hours of solid tactical gameplay to be fought through here.

• PSP
• WII
• DS
• PS2
• X360
• PS3
• 5 / 10
• États-Unis

Everything about Cars: Race-O-Rama seems designed simply to let the game get by with a bare minimum of effort and charm. It is the very definition of an average game, and does nothing to pay homage to the original movie, merely taking up six times the shelf space it should and damning any of the current platforms to yet another throwaway licensed game that simply wasn't needed.