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• DS
• 4.7 / 10
• États-Unis

It really is quite a struggle to recommend Pro Evolution Soccer 2008 on any level whatsoever. Pro Evolution 6 was already a fairly weak offering, and the latest installment brings so very little to the party. With FIFA already offering a fairly respectable portrayal of the sport on the DS, there’s no reason to even consider purchasing Pro Evolution Soccer 2008; it’s a redundant retread of already barren ground, failing as both an update or a standalone title. It’s the Titus Bramble of football games – largely inadequate, lacking any flair and ultimately raising the question just what is the point.

• PS2
• 5.7 / 10
• États-Unis

Dancing With The Stars isn't a bad game, but its limited modes, linear career and weak visuals make the whole game feel like it should be retailing for less than a full-fledged game. It isn't. If you're aching to dance your heart out on a videogame system, the Dance Dance Revolution titles offer more modes, challenges and songs than this title ever could -- there just aren't terrible representations of Emmitt Smith and Joey Lawrence, but that's a good thing.

• PS2
• 6.5 / 10
• États-Unis

Released four years ago in Japan and just recently making it over to these shores, Rise to Power is one of those games that will probably appeal to hardcore historical strategy fans or nostalgic Nobunaga players. However, considering that the Battle and Strategy modes play a major role within the game, and each hosts key flaws that hampers effective planning for those modes, you're going to have some glaring problems to overlook.

• 3DO
• SNES
• MD
• 8.5 / 10
• États-Unis

Out of This World is a landmark game for a host of reasons, from the 2D polygonal work to its excellent narrative. I think what strikes me most about the game, even today, is its ability to tell a compelling story without holding up flashing signs. Without text or speech, you have to find the game's emotional core on your own as well as solve its series of challenges. If you want to see a major influence in motion, hunt down a copy of Out of This World for the PC or consoles. Or, if you want the purest experience, dust off an Amiga. The reward is worth the effort.

• WII
• 7.5 / 10
• États-Unis

There has been a lot of emphasis put on the rivalry between Blades of Steel and Ice Hockey -- it really was a case of either/or in the '80s, as few young NES fans had the cash to be able to own both editions in their original cartridge forms. The debate still rages as to which one was really is the better game, what with Ice Hockey standing firm on its foundation of old-school Nintendo quirkiness and Blades of Steel offering a more standard, focused, grittier play experience. As for our verdict, we say flip a coin. You'll end up having solid 8-bit hockey fun no matter which way you go.

• DS
• 5 / 10
• États-Unis

In the end though, Indy 500 Legends is still constrained on DS as it was on Wii, as its historic roots make it true-to-form, but thin on overall fun. If you’re a previous Indianapolis 500 racing fan, you’ll have fun with the game, as you get to race as legends, relive actual moments in racing history, and drive cars inspired from that era. Since it’s all tethered to specific years, however, the single player mode will have all racers and ride predetermined, with no vehicle tweaking or customization to be had. On the audio/visual side, Indy 500 DS has a very similar look (using the same single Indy 500 track, redesigned for each era), but doesn’t have the authentic audio experience that the Wii version did, with actual recorded car audio from the historic Indianapolis 500 museum. All full video intros and VO, however, were included.

• PS3
• 8.7 / 10
• États-Unis

Though the focus might be more on Nero than Dante, and could've been named something else with a Dante cameo, DMC4 still has everything that fans expect of the game – over the top fight sequences, tons of replayability and an experience with an excellent production value. Whether it's on the PS3 or the 360, action fans are going to get one incredible experience with this game, and if you own either system, you'll have a great time.

• X360
• 6.5 / 10
• États-Unis

• PS2
• 7.5 / 10
• États-Unis

• PS2
• 8.4 / 10
• États-Unis

Let's be honest: we know this is a port, but you're getting an awful lot of stuff for only twenty bucks. And considering the fact that most of the content packed onto the disc is fun to play, there's really no reason for a Twisted Metal fan to miss this one. Those of you new to the car combat genre may find it a little eccentric, but we assure you that driving around at breakneck speeds and firing missiles out of a truck is very satisfying. Ultimately, we'd like to think of Extra Twisted as a pretty sweet deal -- especially if you're a Twisted Metal junkie.

• PC
• 7.7 / 10
• États-Unis

• WII
• SWITCH
• 7 / 10
• États-Unis

Top Hunter is one of those games that you likely saw once or twice in an old arcade, perhaps installed inside one of those multi-game Neo Geo cabinets, and maybe you gave it a shot before ultimately forgetting about it. That's a fair reaction, but this one may be worth another look. Because while Top Hunter doesn't ever reach the same level of classic addictiveness as the more popular Metal Slug franchise, it does well enough – its dual-plane stage designs and stretch-arm attack mechanics help to set it apart and give it a sense of its own identity. With the Metal Slug series still currently unavailable for digital download on the Wii and set at a pricetag of 40 bucks to own in anthology form, you may be better served to put down nine dollars for this pretty good substitute instead.

• WII
• PS2
• PC
• 4 / 10
• États-Unis

Despite being of mediocre quality, it's hard to find a lot of games you can recommend to parents with young children in a world dominated by Halo and Manhunt. Barbie is harmless and cheerful, and her games always guarantee a happy ending. So if you're a parent who has a Barbie fanatic in the house and you want to keep her quite for a couple of hours, there's no harm in buying this game, just be warned it's not very good.

• X360
• 6.4 / 10
• États-Unis

At only ten dollars less than the original Xbox release which also featured Xbox Live play it’s tough to recommend Chessmaster Live to people. The chess action is solid and the different AI types will please chess aficionados but we can’t help but feel like the feature set doesn’t quite live up to the rest of the series. Beginners can’t just hop in and take a lengthy chess lesson to get themselves acquainted and those looking for something beyond the regular game of chess can only find it online or while playing against a friend. Chessmaster Live is a functional board game, but in this day and age we need a bit more to give it the stamp of approval.

• X360
• 8.6 / 10
• États-Unis

Rez is a cult classic with good reason. It's fun and different but perhaps a bit too wacky for its own good. The mass market might not "get" the experience. Regardless of what side of the fence you sit on, this is a game that is at least worth trying. There's simply nothing else like it on Xbox 360 or Xbox Live Arcade. The improved visuals are indeed pretty and though the new additions may be minimal, the game was pretty darn good without them.

• PC
• 7.6 / 10
• États-Unis

Maybe I've just been playing the wrong kind of games lately, but Frozenbyte's latest caught me off-guard with its mindless yet entertaining action. It had moments that brought me back to the days of playing Smash TV and Robotron 2084 at bowling alley arcades. Once the nostalgia faded, I was happy to find the game still played great. Shadowgrounds Survivor isn't anywhere close to as difficult as the top-down shooters of yore, but it's an excellent throwback title to a type of gameplay that doesn't require 600 hours of dedication to get to the good part, memorization of unnecessarily complicated technology trees, or the need to page through thousands of lines of dialogue options to get anything accomplished. It's simple, enjoyable, pretty, and perhaps best of all, it's cheap.

• WII
• 6.5 / 10
• États-Unis

So Light Crusader isn't lacking depth, and it's certainly home to a fair and playable isometric adventure. The thing that makes it seem just a little bland overall, though, is its contrast with the other much more notable and much more energetic past games developed by the same company. Almost all of Treasure's other efforts in the 16-bit era where fast-paced shooters, immediately engaging and over-the-top from the first minute. Light Crusader isn't so instantly accessible, and actually takes quite a while to get into before you really feel like you're starting to have some fun. Weigh out your own level of potential commitment before making an investment in this one – and if you find yourself unwilling to spend the cash here, think about grabbing one of Treasure's more explosive adventures instead.

• PSP
• 6.8 / 10
• États-Unis

Like I said, Warriors of the Lost Empire is super-simple, fails at delivering a compelling story and is far from perfect, but if you're looking to hack-and-slash your way through hordes of enemies and upgrade some weapons as well as attributes, there are worse ways to spend your free time on the PSP.