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FINAL FANTASY TACTICS A2: Grimoire of the Rift
by Square Enix, Inc.

9
In the end, Final Fantasy Tactics A2: Grimoire of the Rift is one of those games that are so charming and so utterly engrossing that you can’t help but be swept away


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FINAL FANTASY TACTICS A2: Grimoire of the Rift
In the end, Final Fantasy Tactics A2: Grimoire of the Rift is one of those games that are so charming and so utterly engrossing that you can’t help but be swept away
NDS 07/03/2008 9.0 8.4
Sid Meier's Civilization Revolution
While not without some flaws, Civilization Revolution is a solid portable entry to the long-running franchise.
NDS 07/03/2008 7.5 7.5
Sid Meier's Civilization Revolution
Sid Meier's Civilization Revolution is tailor made for the PS3
PS3 07/03/2008 8.7 8.8
GRID
Layered with depth and excitement
PS3 07/03/2008 9.0 8.4
Wacky Races: Crash & Dash
What’s the point?
WII 07/03/2008 5.0 5.0
WALL.E
Movie-license game mania continues!
360 07/02/2008 6.3 5.9
Pirates of the Caribbean Online
Pirates of the Caribbean Online is a player-friendly game that doesn’t offer a lot new
PC 07/02/2008 7.0 6.7
Guitar Hero: Aerosmith
Fans of the legendary band will find Guitar Hero: Aerosmith to be a rockin' experience
WII 07/02/2008 7.9 7.8
Backyard Baseball 2009
Backyard Baseball 2009 has a few errors, but generally is a fun title
WII 07/02/2008 6.8 6.8
The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian
Will the rightful King take the throne?
360 07/01/2008 5.8 6.0
Space Invaders Extreme
Space Invaders Extreme proves that everything old is new again with a quality re-imaging of a 30-year-old title
NDS 07/01/2008 8.8 8.7
Trauma Center: Under the Knife 2
The doctor is in for the latest DS entry of the popular franchise.
NDS 07/01/2008 8.5 8.5
Dragon Ball Z: Burst Limit
Featuring a robust combat system, Dragon Ball Z: Burst Limit is an entertaining fighting game that is a breath of fresh air in the genre
360 06/30/2008 7.9 7.7
Deadliest Catch Alaskan Storm
History taught us that TV shows can't be made into good games. Deadliest Catch begs to differ.
360 06/30/2008 7.4 6.2
The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian
A different type of Disney game, but not necessarily better
NDS 06/30/2008 6.5 5.8
The Lost Cases of Sherlock Holmes
Where is that blasted pipe?
PC 06/30/2008 7.0 7.0
Lineage II: The Chaotic Throne - 4th Anniversary Edition
Lineage II: The Chaotic Throne - 4th Anniversary Edition is a nice package with new content for upper-level characters
PC 06/30/2008 7.0 7.0
Guitar Hero: Aerosmith
Guitar Hero: Aerosmith will test your GH prowess
PS3 06/30/2008 8.0 7.5
WALL.E
Wall.E? More like Frustration, Inc.
PSP 06/30/2008 5.0 5.0
WALL.E
Great movie. Bad game.
WII 06/30/2008 5.5 4.8
Crazy Machines 2
An entirely satisfying brain buster of a game!
PC 06/27/2008 8.2 7.5
Operation Darkness
An interesting premise spoiled by lousy and unforgiving gameplay.
360 06/26/2008 4.0 3.8
Roogoo
In a world of overdone puzzler concepts, Roogoo attempts to set itself apart from the rest
360 06/26/2008 8.0 8.3
Galactic Civilizations II: Twilight of the Arnor
I beamed the whole kit ‘n’ caboodle over to the Drengin ship, where it will be no tribble at all
PC 06/26/2008 9.0 9.4
SimCity Societies Destinations
SimCity Societies Destinations offers nice shiny new toys, but fails to make the game a deeper experience
PC 06/26/2008 7.8 7.8
Space Invaders Extreme
Space Invaders Extreme for the PSP is a retooled and brilliant update of a timeless classic that is now a game you will seriously not want to put down
PSP 06/26/2008 8.0 8.0
NARUTO: Ultimate Ninja Heroes 2: The Phantom Fortress
Naruto: Ultimate Ninja Heroes 2 isn’t a huge leap into new territory as far as the fighting mechanics are concerned but there’s some fun to be had in The Phantom Fortress
PSP 06/26/2008 7.5 7.3
Supreme Ruler 2020
While intensely overwhelming to the general populace, Supreme Ruler 2020 will appeal to the hardcore tabletop strat-fans out there.
PC 06/25/2008 7.0 7.5
Top Spin 3
Top Spin 3 is a challenging game not meant for the casual gaming fan
PS3 06/25/2008 8.0 8.0
Block Breaker Deluxe
The freshest thing in nightclubs these days is a Breakout clone! Who could’ve guessed…
WII 06/25/2008 7.5 7.4
Wolf of the Battlefield: Commando 3
Aside from the fact that the game can get a bit repetitive and is rather on the short side, Wolf of the Battlefield is a retro-styled shooter that’s hard to put down
360 06/24/2008 7.0 6.6
Guitar Hero: On Tour
For gamers that have to get their fix while on the road, Guitar Hero: On Tour will keep you busy until your next gig
NDS 06/24/2008 7.9 8.2
Arkanoid DS
Nowhere near the game you remember
NDS 06/24/2008 4.8 6.4
Dragon Ball Z: Burst Limit
Dragon Ball Z's over-the-top battles haven't lost their edge – they've just become more realistic
PS3 06/24/2008 8.0 7.7
Battlefield: Bad Company
DICE’s latest entry to the Battlefield franchise adds story elements and a console focus.
360 06/23/2008 8.9 8.7
Warlords
Another poor attempt to update a classic arcade title will make fans of the '80’s scratch their head on what went wrong
360 06/23/2008 5.1 5.3
Supreme Commander
The real-time strategy genre is a difficult one to pull off on consoles, but Supreme Commander gives it a try
360 06/23/2008 8.0 6.2
Summon Night: Twin Age
Atlus brings us a deep action-RPG for DS that’s fun and engaging
NDS 06/23/2008 8.3 7.7
Battlefield: Bad Company
Battlefield: Bad Company provides a solid FPS experience with entertaining story elements
PS3 06/23/2008 8.7 8.8
Secret Agent Clank
Secret Agent Clank is a charming and, at times, very fun platform-action game but Clank’s solo adventure runs into a number of problems that hold it back
PSP 06/23/2008 6.9 7.2
The Dog Island
RPG-lite, for the kiddies
WII 06/20/2008 7.4 6.8
Lost Planet: Extreme Condition Colonies Edition
There’s a lot to love about Colonies Edition for the Xbox 360 and for anyone who missed out on Lost Planet should definitely pick up this Platinum Hits package right away
360 06/19/2008 8.0 7.5
Kung Fu Panda
One of the few titles to break the infamous “Movie-to-Video Game Curse.” Enter the awesomeness
PC 06/19/2008 8.0 7.7
Blast Works: Build, Trade & Destroy
Blast Works: Build, Trade, Destroy is stellar, inventive, addictive, and very challenging
WII 06/19/2008 9.0 8.3
Tamagotchi Connection: Corner Shop 3
For young kids only
NDS 06/18/2008 5.0 5.3
Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots
Game of the Year? Who knows. Experience of the Year? Almost certainly.
PS3 06/18/2008 9.5 9.4
The Incredible Hulk
The Incredible Hulk offers an enjoyable experience, but only one that will last a few days
WII 06/18/2008 5.0 4.7
The Incredible Hulk
Hulk smash game!
360 06/17/2008 6.0 5.6
The Incredible Hulk
The Incredible Hulk for the PlayStation 3 feels like a rushed, uncreative mess that lacks any redeemable qualities worthy of our mean green hero.
PS3 06/17/2008 6.0 5.6
Emergency Heroes
Our emergency and rescue heroes deserve better than this
WII 06/17/2008 4.5 3.5
Buku Sudoku
Buku Sudoku!  Saying it loud and fast will provide more enjoyment than the game
360 06/16/2008 5.8 5.6
The Incredible Hulk
An amalgamation of pre-existing gameplay types, both of quality and inferiority
NDS 06/16/2008 6.0 6.0
Belief & Betrayal
Another Knights of the Templars whodunit
PC 06/16/2008 6.5 6.0
Turok
Turok is a noble effort that falls a little bit short
PC 06/16/2008 7.5 6.6
NASCAR 2009
If you wanted more of the series’ past experiences, NASCAR 09 delivers that and then some – but not with the same level of amazement the series once had.
PS3 06/16/2008 7.9 6.9
Hot Shots Golf: Open Tee 2
Open for business, and business is good.
PSP 06/16/2008 8.5 8.3
Arcade Zone
While the gameplay is very simple and aimed primarily at a casual audience, Arcade Zone is a pretty fun and diverse option for gaming on the go.
MB 06/13/2008 7.0 7.0
Jewel City
Jewel City is a pretty fun puzzler that can be quite difficult at higher levels.
MB 06/13/2008 8.0 8.0
Pit Boss
Pit Boss will appeal to casual sim fans looking to burn time on their phone, but heavy sim fans might balk at the linear gameplay.
MB 06/13/2008 7.5 7.5
Kung Fu Panda
An enjoyable beat-um-up for summer movie goers.
NDS 06/12/2008 7.0 6.8
Don King Presents: Prizefighter
This boxer lacks punch.
360 06/11/2008 6.0 5.9
Fish On!
Fish On! is a simple, but fun action title that should appeal to casual gamers looking to burn some time on their cell phones
MB 06/10/2008 7.5 7.5
Sushi Samurai
Sushi Samurai is a fun, albeit shallow, action-puzzler that should appeal to casual audiences.
MB 06/10/2008 7.0 7.0
Kung Fu Panda
DreamWorks’ latest animated comedy has become Activision’s latest platforming/action title
PS2 06/10/2008 7.1 7.3
Dream Pinball 3D
Closer to a nightmare than a dream
WII 06/10/2008 3.0 3.7
Kung Fu Panda
For a game involving fuzzy creatures practicing and fighting in the arts of King-Fu, the game isn't too bad
360 06/09/2008 7.0 7.6
Robert Ludlums: The Bourne Conspiracy
Robert Ludlum’s The Bourne Conspiracy is an action-packed thrill ride with all the excitement of the movie and book so if you’re a Bourne fan you are in for a very pleasant surprise
360 06/09/2008 8.0 7.8
Kung Fu Panda
Everybody was Kung Fu fighting….
PS3 06/09/2008 8.5 7.8
Robert Ludlums: The Bourne Conspiracy
As a game that’s based on a movie, The Bourne Conspiracy is a great – albeit flawed – action-shooter that delivers most of what Bourne fans have been craving
PS3 06/09/2008 8.0 7.5
Kung Fu Panda
Kung Fu Panda continues the onslaught of decent Wii games that will keep the younger gamers entertained.
WII 06/05/2008 6.6 7.0
Aces of the Galaxy
Sierra Online’s latest LIVE Arcade offering is a great looking and challenging blast from the past.
360 06/04/2008 8.0 8.2
Crosswords DS
Newspaper puzzles beware! Our DS alternative has arrived
NDS 06/04/2008 7.5 6.6
Space Ace Blu-ray
An exercise in repetitiveness.
PS3 06/04/2008 3.8 3.8
Ninja Gaiden II
Every bit the brutal and action-packed sequel players were expecting
360 06/03/2008 8.8 8.4
The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian
The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian for the PlayStation 3 had all the makings of a great game but, sadly enough, fails to do anything original with the licensed
PS3 06/03/2008 6.2 6.0
Team Fortress 2
Team Fortress 2 is a highly polished work of art with so many unique characteristics that it’s easy for it to stand out as one of the best available
PC 06/02/2008 9.2 9.1
TV Show King
With your host.... Guy Smiley!!!!!
WII 06/02/2008 6.7 6.9
Drone Tactics
Atlus’ new kid-friendly tactical RPG has enough depth and strategy to satisfy older genre fans, too
NDS 05/30/2008 8.0 7.7
Enemy Territory: Quake Wars
First-person shooter multiplayer fans love their battles massive and overwhelming and Enemy Territory: Quake Wars delivers it despite a few setbacks
PS3 05/29/2008 8.5 6.5
Enemy Territory: Quake Wars
Activision’s Quake Wars locks and loads on the Xbox 360.
360 05/28/2008 8.5 6.8
Penny Arcade Adventures: On the Rain-Slick Precipice of Darkness
Fans of the web-comic will enjoy this game
360 05/28/2008 8.4 7.9
Myst
Myst for the Nintendo DS is a game that will strike a nerve in gamers for all of the right and wrong reasons
NDS 05/28/2008 5.2 4.7
Fatal Inertia EX
Fatal Inertia EX is a futuristic, next-gen iteration of an old Xbox title
PS3 05/28/2008 6.8 7.8
Pokemon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Darkness
The ever-popular Pokemon are back in another dungeon-crawling adventure
NDS 05/27/2008 7.8 7.0
Pokemon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time
The ever-popular Pokemon are back in another dungeon-crawling adventure
NDS 05/27/2008 7.8 7.0
Penny Arcade Adventures: On the Rain-Slick Precipice of Darkness
While the RPG elements are a little on the simplistic side, the game does a great job of capturing the feel of the comic.
PC 05/27/2008 8.0 7.8
BOOM BLOX
The most engaging third party Wii game to date
WII 05/27/2008 9.0 8.2
Age of Conan - Hyborian Adventures
Age of Conan – Hyborian Adventures lives up to the hype and sets a new benchmark for the MMO genre
PC 05/23/2008 9.4 8.3
Speed Racer - The Videogame
A rare case of the game being better then the movie
WII 05/23/2008 7.2 7.2
HAZE
On paper, Haze had all the makings of a PS3-exclusive classic but, thanks to poor execution, it just doesn’t have what it takes to be a fun first-person shooter or a good game in general.
PS3 05/22/2008 5.5 5.6
Brain Voyage
Been there, done that....
NDS 05/21/2008 5.4 5.1
SingStar
SingStar arrives on the PS3 and with some new online components, this is the best version yet
PS3 05/21/2008 8.2 8.4
UEFA Euro 2008
While the gameplay isn’t far removed from FIFA 2008, this year’s UEFA EURO entry offers some great features for soccer fans.
360 05/20/2008 8.7 8.2
Deca Sports
Inconsistency and a lack of polish keep Deca Sports from challenging Wii Sports’ throne
WII 05/20/2008 5.0 5.4
Europa Universalis: Rome
In several areas, Europa Roma offers a fresh presentation of the genre
PC 05/19/2008 8.3 7.5
SNK ARCADE CLASSICS Volume 1
The first volume in the SNK Arcade Classics compilation series for the PlayStation 2 is filled with juicy classics that don’t run as smoothly as they should on this advanced console
PS2 05/19/2008 6.9 7.4
UEFA Euro 2008
A little of last year’s FIFA, a little less of its content, and a little bit more in the area of technical mishaps
PS2 05/19/2008 6.0 7.2
Fatal Fury Battle Archives Volume 2
Fatal Fury: Battle Archives Volume 2 for the PlayStation 2 delivers three fighting classics at a budget price that makes this the perfect purchase for any fan of the fighting game genre
PS2 05/19/2008 7.0 7.0
UEFA Euro 2008
UEFA Euro 08 has a nice feel though the gameplay is very similar to EA Sports last FIFA title
PS3 05/19/2008 8.7 8.1
LostWinds
As a Wii Ware title, LostWinds will blow you away
WII 05/19/2008 8.5 8.3
Echochrome
A challenging, awe-inspiring, overly joyous experience
PSP 05/16/2008 8.9 8.4
Toy Shop
Good idea: making a game about toy production. Bad idea: using the D-pad as your production tool
NDS 05/15/2008 2.9 2.6
Sherlock Holmes: Nemesis
The famous detective returns in this point-and-click adventure to take on a well-known adversary.
PC 05/15/2008 7.3 6.7
We Ski
Four-star mechanics in a one-star game
WII 05/15/2008 6.0 6.6
Assault Heroes 2
One of the best games on Xbox LIVE Arcade returns for this solid sequel.
360 05/13/2008 8.5 8.0
River King Mystic Valley
Catch them all with the latest entry in the River King series, Mystic Valley
NDS 05/13/2008 7.5 6.3
Half-Life 2 Episode Pack
Valve has mastered the art of entertainment storytelling with its perfectly honed mix of action and drama that keeps the player craving more
PC 05/13/2008 9.5 9.5
Great War Nations: The Spartans
More of the same combined with a confusing name
PC 05/12/2008 6.1 5.9
Echochrome
At first glance, the game looks like the blueprints from a architecture firm
PS3 05/12/2008 8.0 8.6
Iron Man
Shell-Head fans unite around the movie in the theaters, but can the Man of “Iron” carry that weight in a handheld game?
NDS 05/07/2008 7.0 6.3
Grand Theft Auto IV
Grand Theft Auto IV for the PlayStation 3 is one of those rare games that push the console to its very limits to bring gamers a living world that is simply irresistible
PS3 05/07/2008 10.0 9.6
Target: Terror
Target: Terror for the Nintendo Wii is one of those games that are hard to put a finger on because despite its problems it is still a fun game to play
WII 05/07/2008 5.0 3.4