IGN

• WII
• 9 / 10
• États-Unis

Sonic 1 we called impressive. Sonic 2 we labeled great. Sonic 3, though, is the best of them all – and deservingly earns the highest score of the trilogy. But we recognize that the issue of its connection to the so-far-unreleased Sonic & Knuckles is a point of contention, and it may make even serious fans want to wait a while before investing 800 Wii Points here. If that's you, we understand. But we're going to give Sonic the benefit of the doubt this time and stand by the quality of Sonic the Hedgehog 3, even as a standalone game. Because compared to the trash he's been involved in lately, just Sonic 3 alone is pure gaming gold.

• X360
• 7.9 / 10
• États-Unis

15 years after its debut and subsequent packaging with the Genesis console itself, Sonic the Hedgehog 2 holds up as not only one of the best games available on Sega's memorable 16-bit machine, but also a worthy addition to any XBLA library. A concern that exists, among both 360 and Wii gamers, is that Sega will eventually release the Sonic and Knuckles versions of the later Sonic games, which could render this version of Sonic 2, as well as the Wii Virtual Console's versions, useless. Still, Sonic 2 is only 400 Microsoft Points (US$5), making it a must-buy for any Sega fan at the current time. And by "any Sega fan," what I mean is, anyone who enjoys good videogames.

• PSP
• 8.3 / 10
• États-Unis

Worms: Open Warfare 2 is a well-made game and deserves the attention of any Worms fan. The impressive collection of modes and customizable options, including an extensive level editor, gives you plenty of play time out of this single UMD, and the amount of strategy that stems from the weapon set diversity is stellar. Finally, Worms just has a good sense of humor and the quirky animated cutscenes are a testament to this mentality. If you want a very good (though somewhat flawed) strategy game, this is certainly one to look out for. Just be careful of Super Sheep... they're vicious little critters.

• X360
• 6 / 10
• États-Unis

Fatal Inertia's item selection and swappable course circuits and modes simply aren't enough to elevate this game from run-of-the-mill to classic, arcade racing fun. If the game's premise wasn't so based on delivering a sensation of intense speed, the end result would have resulted in a much higher recommendation. As it stands, arcade racing fans are advised to wait for Burnout Paradise to convey everything that KOEI's title was supposed to bring to the table.

• X360
• PS3
• 8.6 / 10
• États-Unis

For years, 2K's brand of hockey was a step above EA as a true simulation of the sport. But give credit where it is due, EA finally chucked its desire to marry arcade fun with its simulation and finally got hockey right. NHL 08 has a few nagging flaws -- occasionally suspect team AI, clipping issues, and a lack of ESPN flavor -- but it has nailed the gameplay. And really, isn't it gameplay that matters most?

• DS
• 4 / 10
• États-Unis

Games like these usually get classified as "only for the hardcore fan," but that's an insult to fans of The Settlers. The biggest fans of the game will be the ones that are most disappointed. It's not just that the game is bad, which it is. It's that the game is bad when for many reasons it should be good. The load times are ridiculous, the gameplay is tedious, and sometimes the thing crashes, so it's not even a functional game. In Blue Byte's defense, The Settlers is its first DS game, so maybe with any luck they'll go back and fix the problems, and make a game that does a decade's worth of PC titles justice. Oh, and make sure it's not only sold in Gamestop.

• DS
• 7.9 / 10
• États-Unis

Drawn to Life is a product that needs to be judged on more than just a simple number. In a game like this it isn’t a matter of “yes it’s good” or “no, it’s bad,” as it’s really a blend of unique and unconventional aspects that either will or won’t appeal to a given audience. On the technical side the design and execution is very impressive, including an intuitive and truly unique virtual canvas for players to use, a ton of programmatic animation that gives the game a feel all its own, and a ton of instances where the game requires users to put their creations directly into play. On the flipside though it’s important to note that the drawing is Drawn to Life’s hook, and that aside from that you won’t find anything amazingly unique in the story, gameplay, or level design. We’re not saying the creation aspects aren’t fun – they are – but that’s the extent of the game’s depth as well. For those that are fine with an overly-predictable experience (creation aspects aside) you’ll still be met with great style, impressive animation, some truly beautiful music, and an overall product that’s got an astounding amount of polish to what’s there. And seeing that it’s a kids game, most of the title’s target audience will have just as much fun doodling on the interactive title screen or creating assets as they will furthering the adventure anyways. As a total package Drawn to Life is truly unique, a ton of fun, and a no-brainer for younger DS owners; just don’t expect more than an open canvas and some by-the-books platforming.

• WII
• 7.5 / 10
• États-Unis

TurboGrafx fans have showered praise on Neutopia for the past 18 years, and much of that is deserved. It's certainly a solid adventure, with decent handling and an acceptably lengthy quest. A good game overall. But original, it's not. Never will you find a more direct clone of the first Legend of Zelda, as Neutopia shamelessly – though successfully – copies that 8-bit Nintendo game design. If you're a fan of Zelda 1, you could take offense at this title stepping on your classic's toes. Or, alternatively, you could invest the 600 Wii Points it would take to investigate these claims and find out for yourself just how egregious it all is. In the end, I'd recommend the latter. Because it's a copy of Zelda – but at least it's a good one.

• PS2
• 6.7 / 10
• États-Unis

Tiger Woods PGA Tour 08 is a respectable golf title that unfortunately doesn't make any significant improvements over last year's title. The Shot Confidence stuff is a decent idea, but it can punish you when you try risky shots that are already difficult enough, while safe players won't notice much of a difference. The FedExCup Tournament is just an extra set of events on courses you will already golf on in the PGA Tour, so that doesn't add a whole lot. Again, this is largely the same game we saw last year, so while it's certainly a fine golf game, it's not really worthy of a new purchase if you have 07.

• X360
• PC
• 6.8 / 10
• États-Unis

The designers had a good handle on what they wanted and they've created a game with a ton of depth. Unfortunately, the execution is flawed. On both Xbox 360 and PC this game is buggy and unpolished, and these quirks will prevent it from duplicating the real key to Oblivion's success: mainstream appeal. The game has some very real issues that should not be overlooked.

• X360
• 5 / 10
• États-Unis

It's a shame that Midway and Digital Eclipse didn't go the extra step and include the full four-player versus game. Cyberball 2072 holds up fairly well and the option to team up with a friend and take on some live humans would have made this a great arcade football alternative. As it stands, the game just isn't all there.

• PS2
• 7.5 / 10
• États-Unis

• NES
• 3 / 10
• États-Unis

Donkey Kong Jr. Math, by itself, comprised the entire NES Education Series. Educational gaming has gotten a boost in recent years, courtesy of the very same Nintendo, will titles like Brain Age and Big Brain Academy. But the Big N's first attempt at edutainment just didn't make the grade. Save yourself a headache and don't grab this dismal Donkey Kong affair -- it's not worth subtracting the money from your wallet.

• PS2
• 2.1 / 10
• États-Unis

• DS
• 7 / 10
• États-Unis

And that's really the feeling of Pony Friends, overall. If you want to. You have the freedom to make your own choices, your own decisions. You're not locked in to a set, standard selection of horses or a restrictive adventure narrative. You simply get to own a horse, care for a horse, and ride a horse. It's exactly what a horse-focused virtual pet experience should be about, and members of this title's target demographic would be well served to select this game over any other horses in the race.

• X360
• 8 / 10
• États-Unis

Blazing Angels 2's shortcoming are few and far between, and while the better-late-than-never checkpoint system is the most aggravating of all, the game is still a great deal of fun, especially online, where the campaign can be better enjoyed without the hindrance of poorly placed checkpoints, in addition to a nice selection of other play modes. Blazing Angels 2 is a marked improvement over its predecessor, and a game that arcade flight gamers will enjoy.

• DS
• 6.7 / 10
• États-Unis

I have to admit, I am somewhat addicted to the Marvel Trading Card Game. It's not a great game by any measure, but it does an excellent job of tapping into the collector's mentality of comic-book fans. Upper Deck's Vs. system is inferior to Magic, Munchkin and Pokemon, but is still enjoyable. The fact that it taps into so much of Marvel's mythology may be reason enough for Marvelites to give this a try. Just be warned that the game is far less than it could have been due to weak visuals, repetitive sounds and a story mode that is too long for its own good. MTCG isn't as enjoyable as its tabletop counterpart, but it has proven to be a nice distraction that, for some intangible reason, keeps drawing me back.

• X360
• 7 / 10
• États-Unis