God of War

Lost: Via Domus

The Lost vibe is here in buckets, but the uninspired gameplay hinders this extremely short experience. For fans only.

Lost: Via Domus is a game based on the hit ABC show (duh) and despite having this pretty great license, ultimately disappoints. The look and vibe of the show is absolutely intact. The beach, jungle and other environment... Read Full Review

Half-Life 2: Episode One

Even though it's brief, HL2:Ep.1 is worth every bit of your twenty bucks.

Half-Life 2: Episode 1 is the first of several "expansions" for 2004's Half-Life 2 which, as you know if you played through it, ended in quite a "WTF!" cliffhanger. Episode 1 picks up right where HL2 left off, so it's mo... Read Full Review

The Da Vinci Code

If you REALLY like the book and/or movie, it's worth checking out. Just keep your expectations in check.

The Da Vinci Code is a game based on Dan Brown's best-selling and controversial novel of the same name. For those who have read the book, this game presents an interesting take on the story by putting you in the shoes of... Read Full Review

Dreamfall: The Longest Journey

This game is a bit of an oddball, but the grand story makes up for some seriously shallow gameplay.

I thought really hard about Dreamfall before I decided to finally pick it up, and I'm glad to say it was worth it. All the conflicting scores given to it by journalists and readers alike had me a bit confused. But I fig... Read Full Review

Quake 4

Don't let the bad reviews scare you. It's actually quite good!

Gamespot's review of Quake 4 seems a bit harsh. Their biggest complaint is the frame rate which can get ugly but rarely affects gameplay. The shooting in Quake 4 can be easily be compared to that of Doom 3, whose engine ... Read Full Review

Resident Evil 4

The outstanding gameplay of the GC version is reproduced flawlessly in one of the best for PS2.

Resident Evil 4 is one of the best games of this generation, on any platform. For those who somehow aren't familiar with this game, RE4 is an action-adventure with some of the most visceral shooting ever in a game. The c... Read Full Review

Tomb Raider: Anniversary (Platinum)

Whether you're a long time fan of Tomb Raider or a newcomer, Anniversary is highly recommendable.

Tomb Raider: Anniversary is a remake celebrating the first game's release ten years ago and does a remarkable job of capturing the spirit of the original while keeping things interesting for today's gamers. You assum... Read Full Review

Tomb Raider: Legend

Definitely a return to form for the series, but far from flawless.

Fans of the Tomb Raider franchise have had quite the emotional roller coaster ride throughout it's existence. The first two games in the series are widely regarded as the best and sequels have been either poor or painful... Read Full Review

Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell Essentials

Pretty much a rehash featuring spoilers for Double Agent.

I figured Splinter Cell could be done right on the PSP, because the DS or GBA sure can't. And to an extent it is. But like so many other PSP extensions of 3D console games the lack of a right analog stick makes things ov... Read Full Review

Jade Empire: Hisui no Teikoku

A worthy followup to KotOR. Great setting and story!

Jade Empire is one of the first original IP's brought to fruition by Bioware and by all accounts, it's a resounding success. This plays very much like Knights of the Old Republic, which if you've played, you know is not ... Read Full Review

Guitar Hero

FREAKIN AWESOME DUDE! \m/

I've been anticipating Guitar Hero since I first heard about it some months ago and I have to say it was well worth the wait. The most admirable thing about Guitar Hero has to be the songs that were chosen. Most rhythm g... Read Full Review

Black (Platinum Hits)

Great premise but Black doesn't completely deliver.

As someone who had really been anticipating Black since it was announced, I feel a bit disappointed at how it shaped up. It's not a bad game, but feels like it could have been so much better. The gameplay is standard FPS... Read Full Review

Grand Theft Auto: Liberty City Stories (Greatest Hits)

GTA in the palm of your hand. Does life get any better?

Upon seeing Liberty City Stories in action for the first time, I can't see anybody not being floored at the series' translation to a handheld. This is Grand Theft Auto in all it's glory and you can take it anywhere. Tell... Read Full Review

Black & White 2

It's a solid game if you're into this sort of thing.

Let me first state that I'm almost strictly an action gamer. But on occasion I'm willing to try something that sounds a bit different than what I'm used to. Which is why B&W2 caught my eye. After having not played hardly... Read Full Review

Shadow of the Colossus

An extremely unique experience. You've never played anything quite like this.

Any preconceived notions about SotC shouls be laid to rest now. Ico this is definitely not. But Ico and Shadow of the Colossus share quite a bit aesthetically. It's more of a feeling than anything else that those two tit... Read Full Review

Dead or Alive 4 (Platinum Hits)

If you've played any DOA title before you know exactly what to expect.

Dead or Alive 4 is probably the best in the series but purely for superficial reasons. Those visuals just keep getting prettier and prettier. The new characters aren't much to get worked up about, even Spartan. The char... Read Full Review

BioHazard 2

The best of the old school RE games. The GC port is nothing special though.

The fact that you now can own the whole Resident Evil saga on one system is way cool, even if that system's the GC. Of the original PS1 games RE2 was definitely the superior title. The gameplay, obviously, was the same a... Read Full Review

Star Wars Episode III: Revenge of the Sith

Slightly better than I expected.

Everybody who picks up RotS probably has low expectations. We can't help it. There are only so many bad movie games we can stomach while keeping an open mind towards other potentially NOT bad movie games. So where does R... Read Full Review

Def Jam: Fight for NY

Great fun, even if you despise rap.

I didn't want to like this game. I have a deep-rooted hatred of rap and all it stands for. But after I actually played it, I couldn't help but recognize. The game has really intuitive controls that you'll immediately pic... Read Full Review

Evil Dead: Regeneration

Plenty of Evil Dead-ness but uninspired gameplay keeps it from true greatness.

The Evil Dead games that have been released are pretty much made just to please the films' following. So if you are a fan you're going to get this game regardless. But thankfully things have improved considerably this ti... Read Full Review

Midway Arcade Treasures 2

Decent lineup of games, but a deeply flawed package.

The trend of releasing collections of past games is one that I fully support, provided they're faithfully reproduced. So this particular collection was high on my list because it included Mortal Kombat 2 & 3. So consider... Read Full Review

The Punisher

Derivative and repetative but still good, bloody fun.

Play the Punisher for five minutes and it's readily apparent that you've played a few games exactly like this before. It mainly plays like Max Payne (not necessarily a bad thing) but has a few interesting gameplay featur... Read Full Review

DOOM 3

Immersive and damn scary too.

Many reviewers and journalists have issues with Doom 3's gameplay, and they are all right. But where the game comes up short with original gameplay, it more than makes up for with one of the most immersive and tense FPS ... Read Full Review

The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion

Oblivion is simply astounding in every way imaginable.

I write this review after literally just finishing Oblivion, the fourth game in the Elder Scrolls series of RPGs. What's worth noting is that it took me a little over 88 hours to get here. That is by far the longest I'v... Read Full Review

Ninja Gaiden Black

Same Ninja Gaiden, less emasculation.

The last Ninja Gaiden was a hardcore affair, no argument there. It is widely known that many a gamer had a heck of a time with it. So Team Ninja addressed this with Black and I must admit that I'm having a much more fun ... Read Full Review

God of War (Greatest Hits)

God of War is the best action game on PS2. Period.

Yes that's right. Trumping even the Metal Gears and Devil May Cry's with polished and crushing gameplay that will have action fans frothing at the mouth. It's incredibly easy to just pick it up and serve up some SERIOUS ... Read Full Review

BioHazard 4

Bravo to Capcom for shaking things up and doing so with such incredible results.

Be prepared to gasp in awe more times than you thought possible in a single game. Resident Evil 4 is indeed the shot in the arm the series needed. After slogging my way to the end of RE Zero I had pretty much had my fill... Read Full Review

The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time

BEST, MOST BALANCED GAME EVER! LOVE!

In this reviewer's opinion Ocarina of Time is the best Legend of Zelda game in the series hands-down. It is arguably the best action/adventure game as well. I can't think of any other game I've played that was as satisfy... Read Full Review

Bully

Bully is a great game that could've been even better had it come out on a better console.

I wasn't really excited about Bully at all until it was released and some feedback was generated. And man am I glad I bought into the hype. The best description I can give Bully is that it's GTA in a boarding school, but... Read Full Review

Okami (French)

One of the PS2's best. A masterful combination of art and gameplay that is flat-out breathtaking.

Let's just cut to the chase, ok? Okami, by Capcom's Clover Studio, is one of the best games the PS2 has to offer for action/adventure fans. It really is the total package. Looks, sound, gameplay, innovation, it's all the... Read Full Review

The Warriors

A damn fun game in its own right, AND perhaps the greatest use of a movie license ever.

The Warriors is a gang. They kick ass. And there you have it. Brilliant in it's simplicity and the perfect fodder for a game. The main thing that stood out about this game is how is how it feels old school AND fresh at t... Read Full Review

Robert Ludlum's The Bourne Conspiracy

Jason Bourne's game debut is a kind of dumb yet fun experience thats over before it starts.

The Bourne Conspiracy an action game that for the most part is based on the first film, the Bourne Identity. No reference to the other two films is made and this fact is the main reason for the game's biggest shortcoming... Read Full Review

Psychonauts

The best platformer in years. Calling this game original is an understatement!

Let me start by saying that all the articles and reviews I've read concerning Psychonauts are all true. I know you've probably seen them too and I'm sure that, just like I did, you paid them no mind. All the glowing revi... Read Full Review

Worms: A Space Oddity

Worms fans will still have fun but this is ultimately another step backwards for the series.

Worms is a long running action/strategy franchise in which, traditionally, your team of four or more worms attempt to destroy opposing teams with a variety of silly and devastating weapons. This new version, dubbed A Spa... Read Full Review

Prey (Collector's Edition)

Prey truly is the gaming equivalent of a Hollywood blockbuster movie. But in a good way!

Prey has been a loooong time coming but I will say it was worth the wait. Prey is a pretty standard FPS that utilizes the Doom 3 engine (to great effect) but introduces some new elements to the genre. First there are the... Read Full Review

Super Paper Mario

Super Paper Mario is the most pure and fun platformer in recent memory. A solid buy for any Wii owner,

While other Paper Mario games had quite pronounced RPG elements, Super Paper Mario takes the series back to basics.This game is a platformer through and through, and a mighty fine one at that. The traditional 2D gameplay... Read Full Review