IGN

• WII
• 4.6 / 10
• États-Unis

There is a good detective story buried somewhere here, but it's hindered by archaic gameplay, and terrible pacing. If you're a huge fan of Agatha Christie's work, or if you're the type of gamer that misses the old days of random item collecting and nonsensical puzzle solving, this might be a game worth checking out, but anyone else is going to want to pass this one by.

• DS
• 5.5 / 10
• États-Unis

• PS3
• 8.5 / 10
• États-Unis

Crash Commando is a really fun multiplayer-focused title that should appeal to pretty much anyone with a pulse. I wish there were more modes included with the shipping version, and I think the sniper rifle will prove to be a little unbalanced, but what's there is an extremely addictive experience that will serve you well during the coldest part of the year.

• PS2
• 4 / 10
• États-Unis

It almost feels like PopStar Guitar is an entry in some type of "who can make the worst music game" contest. There is no tutorial, it's ugly as sin, and the track list is made up of only the most banal pop groups around. Sure, it's aimed at kids, but kids deserve better.

• PC
• 5.8 / 10
• États-Unis

We definitely applaud Hermitworks for taking a chance at reviving this genre. We rarely see these types of trading games done on this scale, and it's our hope that this effort inspires developers to marry some of the same gameplay concepts with a more modern style of presentation. But judging Space Trader purely on its own merits, it's the repetitive gameplay, the thin narrative and the dated shooter mechanics that keep us from offering more than the most half-hearted recommendations. Space Trader's two saving graces are the scarcity of games of this type and the incredible asking price of ten bucks. Even so, your time and money are better spent seeking out the old classics of the genre.

• WII
• 7.4 / 10
• États-Unis

Plattchen is an odd game, pure and simple. The core mechanic is essentially a mash-up of gravity-based puzzle games, Bejeweled or Othello, IR pointer control, and rotation-based color selection, but with so many strange rules, modes, and options the game is both amazingly robust and also completely random at the same time. Some modes require players to saw back and forth with the Wii-mote to flip tiles – it doesn't feel very good – the main twist-based mechanic is a great concept, but some gamers will be instantly turned off at how odd and somewhat uncomfortable hand positions need to be to play it right. Random aspects like shooter elements and a very unique, but also challenging, scoring system make this one a game that only adventurous players will drop 1,000 points for and try to get into, but like me, you may find yourself finding a pretty entertaining game and some great (but strange) concepts buried within this very unconventional WiiWare offering. Download at your own risk, but if you're looking for something truly original, and don't mind taking a gamble, Plattchen is certainly a one-of-a-kind offering.

• PS2
• 3.5 / 10
• États-Unis

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

It's great to see original intellectual properties try things a little differently, something that could be said of Liquid Entertainment's Rise of the Argonauts. With a storyline and characters rooted firmly in Greek mythology, there's an element for those who know or admire the Classics to enjoy. The problem is how the game's put together – so much has been stripped from what we traditionally think of as an RPG and an action game that the result feels like an awkward, neutered hybrid bloated by hours and hours of static dialogue sequences. Add a sloppy combat system in which the most basic moves serve you well all game long and some serious framerate issues, and the result is a frustratingly limited product that, even as it weaves an interesting tale of deceit and betrayal, fails to rise above the compromises made for its hybrid design.

• PC
• WII
• 7.5 / 10
• États-Unis

• WII
• 5 / 10
• États-Unis

Philosophy students and aspiring monks need to download Enduro Racer straight away in order to have their perspectives on existence informed by its ending sequence's introspective musings, but the rest of we Wii owners can easily get along without it. Its isometric motorcycling gameplay is fair, but it's nothing like the arcade game it's named after and a more robust 8-bit bike racer is already available in the Wii Shop through Excitebike, which has features like a custom course creator that this release lacks. And, in closing, this review is dedicated to all of the "life riders" who have started out on the solitary trip to find their own individual limits. The end.

• WII
• 8.6 / 10
• États-Unis

Strong Bad's Cool Game for Attractive People has been consistently entertaining, and "8-bit is Enough" is a more than fitting sendoff. This episode is truly bizarre, but still very funny. Both Telltale and Homestar creators the Chapman brothers have really taken the time to craft the games that Homestar fans want to play. Even if you're not a fan, if you enjoy retro gaming you'll probably be amused by all the 8-bit gags here. It's a little disappointing knowing there isn't a new Strong Bad episode waiting for us next month, but we're happy to have had the chance to try and handle his style.

• PS3
• 8 / 10
• États-Unis

Shmups don't come along every day, so it's nice to see a solid one make its way to the PSN where it can be enjoyed by PS3 owners. Soldner-X will challenge you with a large number of enemies and onscreen threats, but the significant number of power ups, coupled with deep gameplay thanks to the weapon and chain system will keep you coming back for more, especially when you start unlocking extras. If you're a shooter fan, you should definitely check this one out.

• PS3
• X360
• PC
• 6.8 / 10
• États-Unis

Quantum of Solace isn’t the game that it should have been. It’s not bad by any means, but what brings it out of the pits of despair is the foundation of a much better game that we all know and love. The action is less compelling and the world that’s built around Bond doesn’t do much to enhance the fun factor. All of the additions do nothing to push the game ahead of other first-person shooters and instead take you out of the world of being Bond. If you’re looking for a game to reveal the plot of Quantum of Solace before the movie’s release, this is not it. If you’re looking for the answer to GoldenEye, this is not it. Instead Quantum of Solace is a respectable shooter with little that sets it apart from the rest of the field. Sadly the Collector’s Edition is even more generic with a paltry set of behind the scenes featurettes that appear on a separate bonus disc housed in a “gold” tin. That’s all you get for your ten extra bucks, unless you include the three dollar coupon for one of a handful of old Bond movies, but I don’t. The behind the scenes featurettes do little to advance the game, and the fact that there’s no “play all” feature is an annoyance. It is cool that can watch Daniel Craig, Judi Dench and the hot chick from the movie talk about their experiences with the game, but there’s no way that a short list of abrupt features justifies the increase in price.

• DS
• 7.7 / 10
• États-Unis

Movie licensed games can often times prove difficult for developers. They're almost always under pressure to finish the job as quickly and as cheap as possible. In the face of looming deadlines and shrinking budgets, it's easy for companies to phone it in. But that's not the case here. In spite of a few issues with combat, levels that may be just a little too linear, and a playtime that runs on the short side, The Tale of Despereaux stands out as an above average movie game. Its creative level design, interesting visuals, and simple, yet diverse controls make for a title that's just right for young gamers. It might even win over a few older ones, too.

• WII
• 7.1 / 10
• États-Unis

The toy inside the box seems to be the winner in this bundle pack – the gun is a much better gun than the Wii game is a game, but the software isn’t all that bad either. Parents can rest assured that Nerf N-Strike is a non-violent experience for their kids, and gamers can rest assured that it isn’t a cheap Wii game knock-off quickly developed for the holiday crowd.

• PS3
• X360
• 4.5 / 10
• États-Unis

Sonic Team couldn't leave well enough alone and just accept a three-hour game with some decent replay value. Instead, they tossed in one of the dumbest "twists" in the history of gaming. A werehog? Really? Stretchy arms? Did anyone actually believe this was going to be fun? Gone are any elements of speed, replaced with mindless and poorly designed brawling segments with some terrible platforming sections. Sonic Unleashed has made me bipolar. In the daytime, I'm happy – almost too happy. And at night I become angry and irritable, frustrated and impossible to be around. Sonic deserves better. More importantly, gamers deserve better.

• X360
• 8 / 10
• États-Unis

Meteos Wars is a great puzzle game, but playing it on a controller isn't the best way to experience it. I prefer the original touch controls and so will most who have enjoyed Meteos on the DS. To its credit, Meteos Wars handles well and is still a lot of fun on the Xbox Live Arcade. It looks snazzy and sounds great. It's just too bad the online multiplayer didn't perform better in my experience.

• PC
• 5.9 / 10
• États-Unis

Hired Guns: The Jagged Edge comes very close to capturing the overall appeal of the classic turn-based tactical games. The setup and overall approach are just right but the execution shatters the game's potential. Overpowered enemies, underpowered weapons, breathless mercenaries and a complete lack of range and accuracy information keep the game from competing with the other titles in the genre. We have no doubt that some of these issues will improve with future patches but, for now, you can give this one a pass.