IGN

• WII
• 8.4 / 10
• États-Unis

The game is ridiculously addictive. Even after coming in 22nd place you'll still want to try again. It's easy to get frustrated by the game's seemingly intense desire on making you suffer terribly, but lying underneath rests a truly enjoyable racing game, that proves video games don't need to have flashy graphics or complex AI to actually be fun. Sure, there are other racing games out there today, hundreds of them. This one may not necessarily be better than the recent stuff, but it's unique, addictive, and demonstrates what gaming is really about.

• WII
• 8 / 10
• États-Unis

It's its stylishness that makes Beyond Oasis a hit. It's not a timeless classic, and it could have used a bit more polish in several areas, but it is a solid representation of 16-bit era action-RPGs. Does Beyond Oasis deserve to be mentioned alongside such classics as Secret of Mana? Sure! Check it out, genre fans, you'll be surprised.

• X360
• 9 / 10
• États-Unis

• DS
• 5.5 / 10
• États-Unis

Thumbs way up for Ubisoft finally taking the high road with Nintendo DS and producing something completely original for the dual-screen handheld. But I just can't be as enthusiastic for the final product; it's certainly not terrible and the rhythmic jumping action has some fun and energy, but the fact remains that the game just ends up feeling inconsistent due to sloppy storytelling and, more importantly, an absolutely awful fighting engine.

• GBA
• 8.5 / 10
• États-Unis

TMNT for the Game Boy Advance is one hell of a gaming surprise, coming out at what's pretty much assumed to be the tail end of the handheld's lifespan. It's an awesome throwback to old-school game design, but with tons of flair and technique to jazz up the experience into a contemporary piece. It's easily one of the best brawling games I've played in years, and had the designers managed full-fledged multiplayer support I think we could have seen the best Turtles ever. It's damn near close, though. Don't miss it.

• WII
• 6.5 / 10
• États-Unis

So it's just as well that Rick was dead – most gamers probably wouldn't have minded him staying that way. Except, of course, that Splatterhouse then couldn't have become a lasting franchise. This game was just the first in a series, as Rick's quest for revenge eventually continued into Splatterhouses 2 and 3, both games that improved on the basics established here in the original and both good candidates for the Virtual Console sometime down the road. And in today's climate of even more shocking survival horror, isn't the Splatterhouse franchise long overdue for a remake? If we can get Manhunt 2 on the Wii, then motion-controlled cleaver-wielding should be a perfect fit.

• DS
• 7 / 10
• États-Unis

• PC
• 8.2 / 10
• États-Unis

• PC
• 7.8 / 10
• États-Unis

Immortal Throne is a great addition to the original Titan Quest. The new inventory options and the new mastery skill add a lot of fun and convenience to the core game and the additional Hades act really extends the game nicely for players who have already completed the rest of the campaign. It won't win over any gamers who aren't already fans of the action RPG format, but it sure works for people who are hankering for a new angle on the same type of action.

• X360
• 3 / 10
• États-Unis

• X360
• 7.4 / 10
• États-Unis

If you're a cricket fan then Brian Lara International Cricket 2007 gives you everything you could possibly wish for. There are two fully licensed tournaments to play through - ICC World Cup 2007 and the Champion’s Trophy. Plus, there are plenty of familiar international players, although you might not recognise them all because they look a little strange because of to the game's clunky graphics. Having said that, actually playing a game of cricket is enjoyable because there's a lot of depth to the bowling, batting and fielding. However, the package does little to attract non-cricket fans, thanks partly to the fact that some gameplay elements - particularly the bowling - require a lot of practice when most casual players just want to win test matches. With a few more fun cricket-themed features, like mini-games or a challenge mode, this would have been a great sporting achievement. As it is it's more like a county match - great if you're into that kind of thing, but not very interesting for everyone else.

• PSP
• 7.9 / 10
• États-Unis

• PSP
• 6.6 / 10
• États-Unis

• PS2
• 7.3 / 10
• États-Unis

It's impressive that Test Drive Unlimited even works in its limited fashion on the PS2. A large portion of what made this game so good on the Xbox 360 have made it over intact and the robust engine still runs quite well with nice graphics and a fluid, streaming world. Unfortunately, features (specifically online ones) have been removed likely due to the limitations of the platform. The whole isn't quite as good as the potential behind it and some may find the lack of direction or features wanting, but the entire package is still strong enough to warrant a look for those that don't have the option of playing it on a more powerful console.

• WII
• 4 / 10
• États-Unis

• DS
• 7 / 10
• États-Unis

• WII
• 8 / 10
• États-Unis

• WII
• 7 / 10
• États-Unis

Tiger Woods PGA Tour 07 for Wii is good, but not great. I like to think of it as an important first step. EA has with the title created a fun, but sometimes-flawed golf game – one overflowing with gameplay modes and options, but missing some control nuances. If you liked Wii Sports golf, but always wished you could do more with it, Tiger is your game. The control configuration works well enough to be enjoyable and entertaining most of the time, but there are also some frustrations, particularly when your seemingly straight swings send your golf balls curving into trees, anyway. On top of that, I think the series could and should look much better on Nintendo's console and am hoping that EA takes a cue from Wii Sports golf, whose presentation may be simple, but it's also finely polished. If you're a die-hard golf fan then I would recommend you pick this game up. It doesn't magically transform your Wii remote into a golf club, as you might be hoping, but as far as golf simulations go on Wii, you're not going to find any better. That is, until next year's version, which can't come soon enough.