Awesome unlockable icons, downloadable multiplayer

Time limit frustration, pointless and uneven ranking system, obnoxious characters

Maybe if the whole game had as much character as that one backdrop they'd have something, but the way it stands, even with its budget price, Brain Assist is a game you can walk right by.

The biggest shooter on Xbox 360 to date; weapon loadouts and role system kick ass

There's only one game mode, only 8 maps, and it's not really an open-world, non-linear shooter as advertised

It isn't the best shooter out there, but the team at Kaos obviously put a lot of thought into the role system and the balancing of the game's sole game type. I do hope they offer new maps and modes soon, as gamers may quickly grow bored but for the time b...

Fantastic scoring system, exhausting pace, instinctive controls, large and attractive courses

Level paths not always clear, enemies blend a bit too well into the shadows, minimalist sound design, disposable story

What might be most impressive about The Club is that despite the many disparate elements that it cherry-picks from genres as diverse as racing, skateboarding, and first-person shooters, the whole never bears the disjointed feel of a Frankenstein creation,...

Team mates have quirky characteristics, minimalist control scheme and captivating essence

If you're rhythmically challenged you may find this hard to play!

Patapon is based on controlling your team of warriors through rhythm. It's a strange and unusual game, but lots of fun to play.

It retains all of the epic awesomeness of the first two God of War titles. Don't think for a second that just because it's on the PSP, it's any less amazing. The graphics are fantastic. Even though the PSP screen features less real estate, the game still...

There isn't a great variety to the enemies. This also means that there aren't as many "fatality" sequences either. Everything feels just a little narrower in scope. While the game is still epic, it isn't as long nor is it as far-reaching as the previous t...

Chains is a worthy addition to the franchise. While we want nothing more than to continue on with Kratos' journey towards the top of Mount Olympus and his final battle with Zeus, we were more than happy to take a short detour along the way and spend time...

Excellent narrative, extra games are fun to play

Some puzzles are ridiculously hard to solve, not very child friendly

The overall vibe of the game is charming and immensely likeable and the basic game mechanic is solid. Even if the uneven difficulty robs the game of some of its fun and the slow, methodical pacing might lull some gamers to sleep, for puzzle lovers and bra...

The game features beautiful creatures and environments, the unlockable vignettes are well done and character development is definitely a strong point, there is a good variety to the skills that you can learn and the items that you can create

The combat is shallow and repetitive; the game features poor pacing, a problem that is compounded by long load times; the main quest is not terribly compelling

Enjoying this epic takes actual work, and that's bound to turn many otherwise devoted fans of the genre off. If you find yourself bristling any time a game casts you in the role of passive observer for extended periods of time, and yearn for an adventure...

Controls are surprisingly good, underwater visuals are soothing

There is no real game here to speak of, it doesn't come close to being fun

We can only recommend Endless Ocean for children, especially those who are obsessed with marine biology, but even they might have trouble staying awake through extended sessions.

Great online play, sheer wealth of modes ensure lasting value

Handling isn't dynamic to terrain, bland graphics, unacceptable loading times

Untamed is a pup past its prime. The multiplayer mode holds potential overall but the uninspired off-road racing and bland presentation means you should only consider it if you're a die-hard franchise fan or an off-road racing junkie.

The graphics are fantastic. Seriously, the game looks great. The fighting mechanics are fluid and easy to grasp. Tight controls add to the awesomeness. While it's nice to see familiar faces, the new characters are great in their own right, especially newc...

While the game shines visually, it comes up short in the audio department. The camera and the save system are also problematic, leading to some unnecessary frustration.

We're hoping against hope that Capcom will somehow address the wonky camera and save system, because that would go a long way towards making DMC4 truly sublime. Still, we highly recommend it to anyone who's looking for an amazing action game to add to the...