IGN

• PSP
• 4.4 / 10
• États-Unis

What else can be said about bland racing that fails to do anything new? As sad as it is to say, Pocket Racers is just a jumbled mess that doesn¿t know whether it¿s coming or going. Somewhere deep down there¿s an effort to create something unique, but whatever ¿originality¿ is there is greatly hindered by a ludicrous setup and tired gameplay.

• PSP
• 8 / 10
• États-Unis

• DS
• 6 / 10
• États-Unis

Harvest Moon has been a solid adventure in the portable world for over a decade, starting first on the original Game Boy, and progressing to the GBC and GBA. Even still, each generation added something new to the mix, starting with simple color display, and ending with a full immersive town and nearly endless replay value. On DS, however, it seems like the development team simply added basic bottom screen item management and a few animal interactions and called it a day. The main bulk of the game is still single screen, uses a ton of the same assets from the Friends of Mineral Town world, and though the game is supposed to be set up in a different town, a ton of the characters “mysteriously” make cameos. Even still, Harvest Moon DS is as solid of a farm simulator as it ever was, and just because it doesn’t add a ton of touch or visual flare to the mix doesn’t mean it’s a total wash. Diehard fans may still wan to pick this one up to pass the time, and there is still a nearly endless amount of play time. If only it had a new look and more immersive controls. Instead, franchise veterans will feel like they just dropped their hard-earned cash for a game that, at its roots, feels nearly identical to a GBA game that released three years ago on GBA. In fact, if you can still track it down, Harvest Moon: Friends of Mineral Town remains to be one of the hottest GBA titles out there, and definitely a steal at around $15 bucks. If Harvest Moon is absolutely essential on your DS, give this one a try at your own risk. As for us, we’ll be heading back to Mineral Town, saving our gold pieces for the real DS successor to Harvest Moon; Natume’s own Rune Factory.

• PSP
• 5.9 / 10
• États-Unis

Considering the drubbing that the first Rengoku received in the press last year, you'd hope that the sequel was particularly stronger in every single way. Unfortunately, the game manages to duplicate just about every single problem that the first game had, from a weak storyline to an unbalanced combat system to unimpressive level designs. It's obvious that the development of this title was definitely stuck in purgatory, which is where you'll be if you decide to play this game.

• X360
• 4.5 / 10
• États-Unis

• DS
• 3.5 / 10
• États-Unis

If you can play from the "see no evil" perspective, you'll probably get a kick out of the Nintendo DS rendition of LEGO Star Wars II. It has some of the same clever puzzles and Stormtrooper-blasting, Tie Fighter-exploding, AT-AT Walker-toppling action of the bigger systems. But the fact that this game's riddled with bugs and that the developer, the publisher, and Nintendo's quality control let this game through is entirely unacceptable.

• GBA
• 7.8 / 10
• États-Unis

The real LEGO Star Wars II product is the one for the bigger systems -- you can't get any better than running around as LEGO Luke on the Xbox, PlayStation 2, and GameCube. But for those still adamant about gaming on the go, the GBA rendition is also a really good run. The team's worked within the restrictions of the hardware to recreate as much of the console fun as possible, and though there are more bugs in this game than there are womprats on Tatooine, the game's still got a lot to enjoy, for LEGO, Star Wars, and action fans alike.

• NGC
• PS2
• XBOX
• X360
• PC
• 8.4 / 10
• États-Unis

LEGO Star Wars II, like the first game, is a great entry-level title for young Star Wars fans looking to expand their videogame horizons. Its violence is never scary, its humor is always funny, and its gameplay is always fun. Sure it's easy and simple, and it does get hit by the repetition bug now and again. But the bottom line is that it's a heck of a lot of fun and has a great amount of replay value beyond a single play-through. Best family game this year? Probably so.

• PS2
• XBOX
• PC
• 8 / 10
• États-Unis

As current-gen sports titles are devolving into budget titles, it's clear EA has its focus set squarely on its 360 hockey title. But even though NHL 07 looks and feels nearly identical to NHL 06, it remains a fun hockey game, if a bit on the arcade side. The controls are tight, especially shooting, if you have a USB control pad. Ditch the keyboard. We would like to see the checking system tweaked a bit so players aren't so magnetic. Great puck physics make for exciting, organic goal scoring. The Dynasty mode has nice depth but the online options are still not where they need to be for sports fans. The franchise's strength is still in a multiplayer game with you and a friend, head-to-head, like old-school NHL 94.

• PSP
• 7 / 10
• États-Unis

Bounty Hounds is a classic example of shoddy execution derailing a slew of great ideas. With a better camera and improved controls, it could have been a real contender. Still, as frustrating as the game can get, it’s enjoyable in short bursts and presents a wealth of good ideas. Beyond that, the game looks great and runs extremely well for the amount of action that transpires at any given time. Multiplayer adds a bit of appeal, but it could benefit from a few more modes in addition to the included one-on-one deathmatch.

• PSP
• 8 / 10
• États-Unis

LEGO Star Wars II is a great entry-level title for young Star Wars fans looking to expand their portable videogame horizons. Its violence is never scary, its humor is always funny, and its gameplay is always fun. Sure it's easy and simple -- and it does get hit by the repetition bug now and again -- but the bottom line is that it's a heck of a lot of fun and has a great amount of lasting appeal beyond a single play-through. Best family game this year? Probably so.

• DS
• 7 / 10
• États-Unis

• X360
• 8.7 / 10
• États-Unis

NHL 07 is a great hockey game, pure and simple. When you receive a pass in the slot, you feel the same rush of adrenaline that a star center feels. As you wind up a wrister, you know the only thing that can stop you is a great save from the goalie. With the dynamic puck physics, rebounds and deflections can change the course of a game. On a breakaway, you no longer wait for a teammate to try for a one-timer. You triple-deke and go top shelf. You beat the goalie. You feel it. Hockey has been waiting for this kind of innovation for a long time. Visually, the animations at times can be a bit chunky, but the replays and cutscenes are absolutely gorgeous, the best we've seen yet in a sports title on the 360. The commentary is solid, yet a bit repetitive. The sound effects like player chatter, the crowd and especially the puck hitting the post suck you right on to the rink and make for an immersive hockey experience. You'll blow through ten games at a time, look up and wonder where the time went. The Dynasty mode is deep and fun, including a player-development system in the minors and concession prices. EA's online mode is still terribly thin. At this point, sports gamers expect online leagues and online seasons. Ranked and unranked matches suffice, but they don't cut the mustard. On the ice, however, NHL 07 represents the first truly next-generation gameplay innovation.

• PS2
• XBOX
• 7.5 / 10
• États-Unis

I like all kinds of racing games -- arcade, sim, motorcycle, car, firetruck, whatever. NASCAR 07 has its positives -- the skill points and driver attributes being a few of them, and the hefty set of races and cars you can compete in round out its replay value well. In its own way, NASCAR 07 also replicates the sport community of NASCAR extremely well. As for racing, it's still not that fast of a game, although the controls have tightened up, and though it sounds silly, out of car mano-a- mano driver fisticuffs would have added that spark this year's game seems to be missing. This isn't the end-all be-all NASCAR game in the series, but it's far from being the worst, too.

• DS
• 8.2 / 10
• États-Unis

So with a countless number of Mega Man games on the market (seriously, we’re reaching around 100… look them up), does the Mega Man ZX franchise have what it takes to become the next evolution in the series? Definitely. Much like Castlevania: Dawn of Sorrow, ZX takes the familiar gameplay and visual prowess of its predecessors and bumps it up one notch higher, though we do have to say with only the slightest amount of criticism, that ZX isn’t quite the homecoming we were expecting. The visuals are amazing, and the gameplay is still just as tight and responsive as it has been over the years, but a few beats were missed when moving onto the DS. A better use of the bottom screen is simply essential to the sequel (and you better believe we want one), and a bit more overall production value is definitely needed to really set this game apart from the Zero titles before it. At the same time, we’d be crazy not to recommend Mega Man ZX to fans of any age and skill level, as it is truly the next step in the Mega Man franchise. The gameplay has never been better, the attitude is there, and the addition of new playable X units simply rocks. If you’re a fan of the franchise, or are wondering if ZX is a good time to jump into the world of Mega Man, don’t hesitate to pick this one up. Like the first Mega Man Zero on GBA, however, Mega Man ZX gets the job done on all accounts, but leaves room for improvement for versions to follow.

• X360
• 8 / 10
• États-Unis

• X360
• 7.6 / 10
• États-Unis

Enchanted Arms is quite good for a first attempt at a 360 traditional RPG. You won't find anything exceptional here, nor will you find anything new. If you're looking for a solid, turn-based RPG, then you could do far worse than Enchanted Arms. The good options for auto fighting, fast forwarding through battles and scores of golems to hunt are brought down by several unfortunate shortcomings. The battle system is generic and battles occur far too often for their own good, making for gameplay that can get boring at times. The story delivery needs a complete overhaul, starting with the character's dialogue. Still, for traditional RPG fans, the good will outweigh the bad and an enjoyable experience is there for the taking. Any game that allows you to fight a giant pizza-faced monster can't be all bad, right?

• PS2
• 8.2 / 10
• États-Unis

Yakuza tells a good story. Not only that, it backs it up with a satisfying combat system and one of the most atmospheric gameworlds so far this year. It takes something as traditional as third person brawling and blends it with a lengthy adventure filled with interesting characters, side-quests and a great sense of style. Fighting can get tedious at times, but furthering the story and uncovering the city's secrets make it worth the effort.