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• 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.

• PS3
• X360
• PC
• 7.5 / 10
• États-Unis

Prototype is a game with many cool features. However, it lacks many of the finishing touches that make for a great and memorable game. To say the graphics and game engine need work is a massive understatement and many of the missions are cookie cutter in design without any real focus or attention to detail. Thankfully, Alex Mercer's absorbing and shape shifting powers manage to overcome many of the shortcomings of Prototype. Though the missions themselves aren't anything special, the vast array of powers provides their own variety and flair.

• X360
• 5.3 / 10
• États-Unis

Altered Beast is a relic of the arcade heyday that just doesn't hold up today. If you have fond memories of playing it in the arcade or on your SEGA Genesis, leave them in the past. While it was fun to revisit as part of Sonic's Ultimate Genesis Collection, Altered Beast can't stand on its own. The only value here is the easy 200 achievement points.

• X360
• 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 achievements and online co-op may be good reason to take it for another spin.

• X360
• 8 / 10
• États-Unis

Sonic the Hedgehog 3 is a fantastic game, but you can find it elsewhere for cheaper. This package adds a few things you can't find in most other Sonic re-releases, such as online play and leaderboards, but those really don't add much. Even with all of the downsides, this XBLA game is a great trip down memory lane for the remaining SEGA fanboys.

• PS3
• X360
• 8.3 / 10
• États-Unis

The question of whether to go out and drop your hard-earned 60 bucks on Tiger Woods PGA Tour 10 should be decided by determining whether or not you’re a hardcore golf fan. If you’re someone who watches every second of every major tourney then you’ll enjoy the inclusion of the US Open and USGA Championship, you’ll dig the Live Tournaments, and you’ll appreciate the new putting. On the flipside, if you’re just waking up on Monday morning to check out the results on SportsCenter and you only occasionally dust off your copy of Tiger Woods PGA Tour 09, you’ll likely be disappointed by the general lack of show-stopping features and gameplay innovations.

• WII
• 9 / 10
• États-Unis

Tiger Woods PGA Tour 10 for Wii is the definitive golf game. It's filled to the top with content, sports spectacular controls enhanced by MotionPlus, and includes great Disc Golf and online modes. Seriously, this is an amazing package made all the better by the peripheral pack- in. Just as impressive, though, is that this year's effort is so intuitively enjoyable that it has, in my experience, transcended the golf category altogether to become one of those rare Wii games that I will confidently recommend to anybody. Wii Sports, Wii Fit, Boom Blox and now Tiger Woods PGA Tour 10 -- these are all games that are spectacular because of the very technology that makes Wii great. Like Wii Sports, Woods 10 could not be made as well for any other system. Get out there and support this excellent sequel -- a standout effort that will surely be in competition for sports game of the year.

• DS
• 5.5 / 10
• États-Unis

From screenshots, video or just hearing bits of its soundtrack, you'd think that Black Sigil: Blade of the Exiled is some kind of port. A game that you somehow missed in the SNES era, perhaps, that is getting new life here on Nintendo's DS. But, said to say, that's just not the case. This is no classic of yesteryear, no matter how hard it's trying to masquerade as one. And it's a game that certainly will not go on to be well remembered itself, 10 or 15 years from now. Black Sigil is a valiant effort, but amidst all of its presentation problems and tedious gameplay the only positive point that will really live on with be its noble vision and good intentions -- it tried to be Chrono Trigger, but fell well short. So you should probably just forget about it, and go play the real Chrono Trigger one more time instead.