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• X360
• 9 / 10
• États-Unis

• PS3
• 5.2 / 10
• États-Unis

If you're completely set on snagging a copy of Monster Madness, Grave Danger is the way to go and having it sell for around 40 dollars is reasonable. But once you get your hands on the game, you'll find that it feels cheap and doesn't provide you with satisfying combat, which is what hack and slash titles are all about. If you're looking for zombie entertainment, I'd probably look elsewhere.

• PS3
• 8.4 / 10
• États-Unis

As an experiment in both survival horror and episodic content, Siren: Blood Curse succeeds on a number of levels. While the first few levels were somewhat clunky, it managed to come together with an increasingly suspenseful set of chapters and cutscenes, frightening jumps and gameplay sequences that could keep you on the edge of your seat for at least a good 12-16 hours. As an episodic content experiment, it proved that the format can work well on the PSN, provided that quality gameplay and stories are presented on the system. If you're a horror fan, you'll enjoy the gameplay found within Blood Curse. Heed the Siren's call.

• WII
• 5.5 / 10
• États-Unis

All of those little extra touches make Ninja Commando just intriguing enough that players in the ‘90s arcade scene might have felt it was worth a spend of 25 cents, and I’d agree with that assessment. When the price tag is nine dollars, though, I’m much more wary of offering a recommendation. If you’re a big fan of run-and-gun arcade shooters like Ikari Warriors, then definitely consider giving Ninja Commando a download. Otherwise, use those same 900 Wii Points for one of the bigger name Neo Geo hits, instead of this other game.

• DS
• 5 / 10
• États-Unis

Little League World Series Baseball 2008 isn’t really a bad game; it’s just a generic one. The style used on the Wii game doesn’t really translate, so you get a clip art visual style mixed with low-framed animations, and an overall offering that looks about on par with big-character Super NES titles, or online flash mini-games. The controls are all touch-based, and while they work (save for some annoyances during offense) they just aren’t fun. World Series Baseball has a long way to go in finding that perfect play style, and without it, the game’s basic exhibition play, simple mini-games, and linear World Series mode just can’t carry the package. If you want pocket baseball, go with MLB Power Pros. Otherwise wait it out one more year and see if Activision can offer more for your cash in 2009.

• WII
• 4.7 / 10
• États-Unis

If this is a pirate’s life, I want off the ship. The game looks good and holds promise, but that promise is never kept – single player just drags on and on with very little challenge, and multiplayer just doesn’t have enough to it to extend it beyond a short diversion. And that’s only if you have three buddies to play with you.

• PS2
• 2 / 10
• États-Unis

o not play Women's Volleyball Championship, even if you are a woman that plays volleyball and has participated in championships -- especially, in fact. I can understand trying to do a budget version of volleyball, but when 8-bit versions of the sport actually offer more fun (and maybe even look better), there's quite literally zero reason to take a look at the game. Well, okay, looking at the cover is kind of nice, so look -- but don't you dare touch.

• WII
• 4.5 / 10
• États-Unis

So Chase H.Q., while built on a solid concept of hunting down escaping criminals in high speed pursuits, just ends up as an average game at best. It’s held back by its restrictive arcade timing, its often frustrating control and the fact that the whole thing can be played through in less than the time it takes to even get past the opening cutscenes in many other games. Oh well. At least the Turbo’s back. And we can put up with a game like this if it means that there’s a renewed chance of still seeing some of Hudson’s best past classics that haven’t yet come to the VC.

• PS3
• 8.4 / 10
• États-Unis

PixelJunk Eden is a unique title, one that brings a breath of fresh air to the PlayStation Network. If you give it time, it'll grab you and keep you coming back for just one more Spectra, time and time again. It's not a game for everyone, but people who are looking for something different than just another first-person shooter should definitely download this one.

• DS
• 4.5 / 10
• États-Unis

1 vs. 100 could make for a good videogame, but this is not that game. The questions repeat often, there is no sense of accomplishment, and the multiplayer is very limited. Granted, the game is being sold at a budget price, but there are better quiz games out there. Avoid this one unless you absolutely need to place a CG Bob Saget in your hands.

• PC
• 4.5 / 10
• États-Unis

• DS
• 8.7 / 10
• États-Unis

• DS
• 7 / 10
• États-Unis

All in all then, there are a lot of ifs and buts in attempting to summon any kind of recommendation for Doodle Hex. It certainly offers an admirably creative and exceptionally well-implemented use of the DS touch screen and that level of high-quality execution extends right through its tightly-focussed – if sometimes unwieldy - core mechanics. Despite its often derivative aesthetic sensibilities, Doodle Hex is undoubtedly unique in concept and it's one that has the capacity to captivate a certain type of player. Succumb to its infectiously deliberate pace and there's plenty to uncover in Doodle Hex. However, if it's immediate gratification you're after, with the minimum of endeavour, then there's perhaps just a bit too much here to suit your fancy.

• PS3
• X360
• 8.7 / 10
• États-Unis

Despite the aforementioned concerns, Soulcalibur IV is a lot of fun and I highly recommend it, especially -- as I said before -- to fans of the series. The game runs well, looks beautiful, sports great music and obviously has enjoyable combat. The PS3 and 360 versions are just about identical (barring the differing guest characters), though I felt that the optional install on the PS3 made things feel even quicker and more polished. In the end, both are worthy members of a long-standing series and you won't be disappointed with the purchase. Now get that soul burning.

• PC
• 7 / 10
• États-Unis

• WII
• 6 / 10
• États-Unis

Fans of arcade shooters like Galaga should be the first to consider the 500 Wii Point investment that it would take to download Donkey Kong 3, as, though it’s part of the original DK series, it plays more similarly to the alien-invading blaster designs of the early ‘80s. This VC download is also a more compelling digital purchase than the Virtual Console versions of the first Donkey Kong and Donkey Kong Jr., as well, because it’s a more replayable design and didn’t lose any content in its transition from the arcade to the NES.

• DS
• 6 / 10
• États-Unis

• WII
• 4 / 10
• États-Unis

Wall-E falls into that unfortunate category of weak film to game adaptation. With tons of visual issues, a horrible camera and gameplay that isn't particularly striking or innovative, Wall-E does a disservice to the little robot that falls in love. It's even worse on the Wii, where the graphical problems makes this title look terrible and saps any enthusiasm you might have for the game. Kids that are fans of the movie will probably enjoy it for an hour or two, but that feeling will quickly wear off as frustration, boredom and annoyance sets in. This may be an instance where you wait for the DVD, or go see the movie again instead.