I Want
Okamiden (DS)

A spin-off to the quintessential "underappreciated gem," this Okami side-story features a puppy-sized version of the dog god and the child of two of the main characters in the first ...

Lufia: Curse of the Sinistrals (DS)

If you’ve got a DS and $30 to spare, get Lufia: Curse of the Sinistrals. This is a charming, beautiful, and accessible title that dares to be different while ...

Journey (PS3)

The mysterious new game from the creators of Flow and Flower.

Assassin's Creed Revelations (PS3)

The fourth Assassin's Creed game, Revelations will be set in Constantinople and will reportedly be the final game in the series to star Ezio Auditore.

I'm playing
Pokemon Black / White (DS)

It may not break the Pokemon mold, but Black/White offers enough new content coupled with the series' classic, deep battle mechanics to make it endlessly playable. If you could ...

Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood (PS3)

A spinoff sequel to Assassin's Creed II that will star Ezio as he leads the order of Assassins to conquer Rome.

Final Fantasy IV (DS) (DS)
Many wise gamers consider IV to be the greatest Final Fantasy ever made. This new edition provides a dungeon map, "decanting" ability, and a flawed auto-battle system. More useful additions ...
Top Spin 4 (PS3)

With a new control scheme that serves both casual and hardcore players at once, 2K Czech's tennis sim is improved over the last entry, but still not as immediately ...

I've Beaten
Pokemon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time / Darkness (DS)
A niche game best left to players that want a Dungeon Crawler for Dummies... and who like cute and fuzzy creatures.
Fire Emblem: Shadow Dragon (DS)

What if Advance Wars were a fantasy RPG? This legendary series has the awesome answer.

Mario and Luigi: Bowser's Inside Story (DS)

One of the best DS RPGs all year has Mario, Luigi and Bowser working together to save the Princess as the Bros manipulate the Koopa King from the inside.

Ultimate Ninja 4: Naruto Shippuden (PS2)
Like ol’ ninetails, the Ultimate Ninja series is starting to show its age.
Nostalgia (DS)

Aside from the usual JRPG trappings, there’s a Skies of Arcadia twist with the inclusion of airships. It’s a pleasing additional layer to what’s a generally decent ...

Golden Sun: Dark Dawn (DS)

Believed forgotten, a sequel to the amazing GBA RPG series is coming to the DS with graphics that maintain the high standards of its history.

Collecting Dust
Super Smash Brothers Melee (GameCube)
From beginning to unreachable end, this is one giant tribute to Nintendo and its fans.
Tales of Symphonia (GameCube)
A traditional RPG that adds a compelling dose of action to the mix - enough to make it much better than you'd expect at first or second glance.
Kingdom Hearts (PS2)
When Disneyworlds collide: the most implausible-sounding game ever is one of the most memorable, as well.
I Love
Okami (Wii)
Despite its gorgeous updated visuals, the otherwise great Okami fumbles with its awkward implementation of the Wii controls.
Guitar Hero II (PS2)
The sequel to Guitar Hero has 55 new songs and the option to jam with friends on bass, rhythm or lead guitar tracks. Unless you hate rock, you need this ...
Super Mario Galaxy (Wii)
Mario's first appearance on Wii launches him into outer space, where you tilt, bob and shake him across spinning globes in Mario 64 fashion.
Mega Man Star Force (DS)
Just like the Battle Network games, only this one takes place in space and will be released in three different versions.
Super Paper Mario (Wii)
The paper-thin Mario universe gets some more mileage in this mixture of 2D and 3D gameplay - plus RPG elements.
Fire Emblem: Radiant Dawn (Wii)
Serious series fans will find lots of familiar fun here, and newcomers - if they can handle the learning curve - will discover a satisfying strategy title that will certainly flex their ...
I Hate
Halo 2 (Xbox)
The sequel to Xbox's biggest game is a multiplayer masterpiece, even if single-player suffers a bit.