IGN

• 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.

• DS
• 8 / 10
• États-Unis

For all the “innovation” talk on the DS, I find that few games really innovate all that much in the end. A little touch here, a little dual screen there… maybe one out of every two dozen games really get it. With My World, My Way though, originality comes in a different way, as it’s all about opening up the RPG mechanic to players, giving a slew of options and tweak abilities, and pushing the innovative (there’s that word again) RPG mechanic to its fullest. Atlus followers that sunk time into Master of the Monster Lair will recognize a couple characters, a huge bulk of monsters, interface icons, and even the main dungeon crawling engine from Global A’s previous game, but take time to warm up to this one and you’ll find a whole lot more depth and originally here. The pout points system makes tweaking the game’s drop rates, difficulty, experience and cash payout, and other major factors extremely easy, and any game that has support characters that are just as fun – if not more entertaining altogether – than the main character is one I’ll fully stand behind. Anyone can do another straightforward “random battles RPG,” or whip up a quick DQ or Final Fantasy clone, but it’s great to see a game that uses the assets it has, cuts corners where it needs to budget-wise, and focuses on making something really unique. Despite its repetitious feel, and the inevitable grind that comes with leveling up and battling your way through dozens of hours of baddies, My World, My Way is a unique, innovative, and more importantly, fun game. Oh, and when the store clerk looks at you funny for buying a game with a pink princess on the front of the box, don’t bother with the “it’s for my sister” crap. Just break his nose, and tell him “Boz sent me.” (You might not really want to do that.)

• WII
• 5.8 / 10
• États-Unis

Lonpos wouldn't be a bad little puzzle game if it was developed a bit better. Its concept just has a lot of flaws: bad Wii remote controls, a weak set of features, and some completely unnecessary pay-to-play downloadable content. What's left is a central puzzle game that makes for a better supporting mini-game than a title product.

• PS3
• 7 / 10
• États-Unis

On face value, Savage Moon looks like it would be an incredible tower defense game: a large space battle where you're fighting against bugs with powerful turrets – how could it go wrong? Well, with strategy that can be easily exploited, turrets that don't track your enemies perfectly, and other issues, Savage Moon starts to quickly fall apart. While the inclusion of Vengeance mode adds a level of replayability, you'll have to fight your way through a lot of strategy problems to enjoy it. It's still a decent game, but expect a lot of frustrating flaws along the way.

• DS
• 7.3 / 10
• États-Unis

SimAnimals is a solid simulation for kids. There are a lot of engaging gameplay possibilities here, the difficulty is low, and the controls are simple. The package lacks personality, but it's easy to get caught up in the day-do-day tasks of nourishing your forest. After the Wii game turned out so shoddy, it's nice to find a good version here on the DS.

• PS3
• 7 / 10
• États-Unis

It's Bejeweled 2. A solid port of Bejeweled 2, but Bejeweled 2 nonetheless. If you love the game, the $10 is worth it. If you're only a passing fan, you might as well just stick with the free online version. You don't have as many options, but it's still addictive and will appease your match three puzzle hunger.

• WII
• 7.5 / 10
• États-Unis

But that's not all! Because, of course, there's also the matter of Metal Slug Anthology -- the physical disc release that already came out for Wii years ago, and contains both this game, and Metal Slug X, and every other installment in the series up to and including Metal Slug 6. So if you're weighing out your Wii Point investing options, there's a whole lot to dissuade you from downloading Metal Slug 2. It's still a pretty solid game on its own, and there's no denying it's both hilarious and filled to the brim with great run-and-gun action. But it's brought down considerably by the slowdown that plagues many of its scenes, and it's almost guaranteed to be brushed aside by Metal Slug X when and if that superior edition arrives in Virtual Console form. If you're a hardcore Slug fan, go ahead and drop nine bucks. But everyone else is going to be better off waiting for a while, or else just going back to revisit the Anthology release.