IGN

• PS3
• X360
• PC
• 8.3 / 10
• États-Unis

With F.E.A.R. 2, Monolith has crafted a solid follow-up to F.E.A.R. It’s a good shooter, bordering on great at times, but it’s not as groundbreaking as its predecessor. Still, it’s definitely faithful to the idea of F.E.A.R., which is mainly trying to get under your skin using a combination of tried-and-true horror elements, not the least of which is a creepy little girl.

• PS3
• 9 / 10
• États-Unis

thatgamecompany's Co-founder, Jenova Chen, told me that Flower is experimenting with territory outside the traditional "fun pie," an abstract pie chart Chen constructed that maps out the emotions and motives of modern game genres. If you're interested in something very unique and very powerful, Flower is a must-play. It will especially resonate with people that possess a deep connection with nature and spirituality, as it's the type of game that reaches out to us and whispers about the beauty of life -- without saying anything at all.

• WII
• 8 / 10
• États-Unis

I pray that Wii owners take notice of Deadly Creatures so that this ambitious new property from Rainbow Studios may blossom into a lucrative franchise. If definitely deserves the attention. This is a game for Wii owners who want something refreshingly different. It's powered by a dark, intelligent storyline, boasts great production values through and through, and features smart, fun controls (that use the Wii remote well), not to mention some unexpectedly engrossing exploration elements. The game's got a few polish issues -- camera and framerate hiccups and some frustrating bugs of the technical nature -- but it's still engrossing from beginning to end. THQ's creepy Wii exclusive action-adventure is not just a console showpiece, overflowing with cutting-edge graphic design and ultra-ambient audio, but one of the few titles for the system available whose main characters will give you goose bumps, let alone the supporting cast. If you complain that Wii never gets high-quality third-party games and you don't buy Deadly Creatures, you've only yourself to blame.

• DS
• 9 / 10
• États-Unis

• WII
• 8 / 10
• États-Unis

• PSP
• 8.3 / 10
• États-Unis

• DS
• 5 / 10
• États-Unis

From the looks of the package alone, you might assume that Bratz Girlz Really Rock is a rhythm-action game -- some kind of design that offers an experience like Guitar Hero or Elite Beat Agents, but with the Bratz branding and characters. But after powering on the game card inside, it's quickly revealed that this is just another of the same old adventures, barely different than the Bratz games that have come before. If the young girl gamer in your life is a fan of the Bratz Girlz Really Rock DVD and she hasn't already played the older Bratz titles on DS, she might be in the small target audience that would appreciate this effort. But you're probably better off just saving your cash, and maybe putting it toward another doll for her instead.

• DS
• 7 / 10
• États-Unis

Time Hollow is a terrific premise that I would love to see explored further in sequels. I adore the concept of investigating a mystery that pans the depths of time, piecing clues together to open up memory fragments, and ultimately open portals in time to right the present and future. There are some fun play mechanics based around the processes of interrogating people and, of course, drawing time rifts. But I think the game comes up short in several areas, whether it's the sometimes- uninteresting characters, the sloppy way in which you must backtrack out of areas, or the fact that you oftentimes know what to do next but can't because you have to trigger something by way of a conversation first. Despite these issues, i think you'll still enjoy Konami's graphic adventure if you also like titles like Hotel Dusk.

• PS3
• 9 / 10
• États-Unis

• X360
• 5.9 / 10
• États-Unis

Much more could have been done with 3 on 3 NHL Arcade. A tournament mode would have helped a great deal, as would unlockables and the inclusion of NHL teams. All-Star NHL players are a great thing to have, but in the end, people care about their favorite team more than a collection of unaffiliated players. The over-the-top gameplay is a good fit, but it is a bit unimaginative. Shrinking goalies and massive body checks aren't exactly stretching the boundaries for an arcade game. Why not have fun with on-ice intros or the end-game announcement of the 3 Stars? Where is my Zamboni race between periods?

• PS3
• 7.5 / 10
• États-Unis

Magic Ball is a streamlined, simple game that's fun to play. There aren't many frills, there's no story to speak of, and it's not incredibly long, but if you feel like a good brick-braking game, purchasing this title should be an easy decision.

• X360
• 8 / 10
• États-Unis

• PSP
• 8 / 10
• États-Unis

DJ Max Fever isn't perfect, but it is fun. The game doesn't hold your hand and lead you through the controls or menus so users are going to have to be prepared to teach themselves, but there's some great gameplay here, good tunes, and a whole lot of stuff to unlock. Once you figure out the learning curve, there are good times ahead.

• DS
• 6 / 10
• États-Unis

If you enjoyed Cooking Mama, you will almost certainly like Happy Cooking, but the fact that they're just so similar probably makes it unnecessary to own both. The story mode is the one aspect that separates this game from the Mama series. If you're new to the cooking genre on DS and are wondering where to start, just keep in mind that Happy Cooking has a more involved story, while Cooking Mama focuses more on the variety of tasks. Other than that, you're going to get about the same out of both titles.

• DS
• 7 / 10
• États-Unis

• WII
• 5.5 / 10
• États-Unis

• PC
• PS3
• X360
• 8.4 / 10
• États-Unis

The open world design of Burnout Paradise has its advantages and disadvantages. While you're afforded a welcome degree of freedom when it comes to completing challenges and roaming around, some of the more structured content can become repetitive after extended play sessions, and there's a definite learning curve associated with getting to know how the world's various avenues lock together. If you're willing to put in the time, there's plenty of content here to enjoy, including getting a handle on how all the various car models control and boost. For gamers looking for a different kind of high-speed racer or anyone's who has yet to experience the thrill Criterion's Burnout series provides, this is a solid choice.

• WII
• 6 / 10
• États-Unis

So Sonic Chaos isn't a total retread of territory covered before in earlier Sonic titles -- but it's pretty close. Diehard fans of the hedgehog hero will no doubt want to dive back in to this lesser-known 8-bit adventure and enjoy its handful of unique elements, like Tails' flight and Sonic's Emerald-hunting bonus stages. The rest of the Wii-owning world, though, would be perfectly fine without experiencing this one. As the ninth different Sonic-related title to come to the Virtual Console thus far, there are several other ways to spend your Wii Points and get back a superior Sonic experience as return on your investment -- and that's what I'd recommend. Take the 500 you would have used here and, if you're in the mood for 8-bit Sonic, check out the Master System Sonic the Hedgehog 2. Otherwise, add three more bucks and grab one of the original Genesis trilogy. The Wii's definitely become a Sonic box, but that doesn't mean we have to drown in the overflow -- we can use the variety SEGA's offered us and pass by these lesser entries in favor of sticking with the Blue Blur's best.