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• CNET Editor rating:
  4.0 stars Excellent

  Overall score: 8.3 (4.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

The Bottom Line: Otogi 2 retains much of its predecessor's unique and awe-inspiring style, thanks to a great cast, some completely new types of challenges, and a presentation that's second to none. Read review

Specs: Teen, From Software, Action, Fantasy Action Adventure, 1 Player

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.0 stars Good

  Overall score: 6.3 (3.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

The Bottom Line: While it may disappoint dyed-in-the-wool Resident Evil fans, Dreamcast newcomers looking for an adventure fix on their new machine should be pleased. Read review

Specs: Mature, Climax Entertainment, Adventure, Horror Action Adventure, Horror, 1 Player

• CNET Editor rating:
  2.5 stars Average

  Overall score: 5.0 (2.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

The Bottom Line: Anyone looking for a ToeJam & Earl fix would be better off digging up a copy of the original. Read review

Specs: Teen, ToeJam & Earl Productions, Adventure, Fantasy Action Adventure, Fantasy, 1-2 Players

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.5 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

The Bottom Line: The intriguing world of Binary Domain rises above its conventional appearance, thanks to the satisfaction of shooting robots to pieces. Read review

Specs: Mature, Sega, Action, Action - third person tactical shooter

• CNET Editor rating:
  4.0 stars Excellent

  Overall score: 8.0 (4.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.5 stars out of 7 reviews

The Bottom Line: This first-person action game hits you like a sledgehammer with its astounding, stunningly creepy presentation, but it sacrifices opportunities for more shocks and surprises by settling for repetition. Read review

Specs: Mature, Monolith Productions, Action, Action - first person shooter, 1 Player

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.0 stars Good

  Overall score: 6.4 (3.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 4.0 stars out of 1 review

The Bottom Line: As if through stubborn adherence to tradition, Tenchu just hasn't evolved with the times. As a result, you'll need to keep a sharp lookout to spot this game's strong traits. Read review

Specs: Mature, K2 LLC, Action, Action - fighting, Action - adventure, 1 Player

• CNET Editor rating:
  0.0 stars

  Overall score: 0.0 (0.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

Specs: Everyone 10 and older, Shiny Entertainment, Action, Action - adventure, Fantasy

• CNET Editor rating:
  2.5 stars Average

  Overall score: 5.5 (2.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

The Bottom Line: Mundane combat and a lackluster use of its characters prevent Yakuza: Dead Souls from capturing the energy and fierceness of its predecessors. Read review

Specs: Mature, Sega, Action, Action - adventure, Realistic

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.5 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

The Bottom Line: The intriguing world of Binary Domain rises above its conventional appearance, thanks to the satisfaction of shooting robots to pieces. Read review

Specs: Mature, Sega, Action, Action - third person tactical shooter

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.1 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

The Bottom Line: With just a bit more effort, Spartan could have been great. But it's still worth playing if you're especially interested in the subject matter or in hack-and-slash action games in general. Read review

Specs: Mature, Creative Assembly, Action, Action - fighting, Strategy / tactics / wargame - wargame, 1 Player

• CNET Editor rating:
  4.0 stars Excellent

  Overall score: 8.4 (4.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

The Bottom Line: Any Xbox owner looking for one of the best and most genuinely stylish action games so far this year should absolutely check it out. Read review

Specs: Teen, From Software, Action, Fantasy Action Adventure, Fantasy, 1 Player

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.5 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

The Bottom Line: An entertaining story and a strong sense of visual style help make this brawling adventure worthwhile. Read review

Specs: Mature, Amusement Vision, Action, Action - adventure, 1 Player

• CNET Editor rating:
  4.0 stars Excellent

  Overall score: 8.0 (4.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

The Bottom Line: A great cast of playable characters invigorates this latest chapter in the outrageous, wildly varied crime saga. Read review

Specs: Mature, Sega, Action, Action - adventure, Realistic

• CNET Editor rating:
  2.5 stars Average

  Overall score: 5.5 (2.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

The Bottom Line: Awkward motion controls and shallow combat make Rise of Nightmares a frighteningly unremarkable adventure in zombie killing. Read review

Specs: Mature, Sega, Action, Action - fighting

• CNET Editor rating:
  1.0 stars Terrible

  Overall score: 2.0 (1.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 0.5 stars out of 1 review

The Bottom Line: The Golden Compass is just another family-friendly film cash-in with a huge number of inexcusable technical glitches. Read review

Specs: Everyone 10 and older, Shiny Entertainment, Action, Action - adventure, Fantasy, 1 Player

• CNET Editor rating:
  4.0 stars Excellent

  Overall score: 8.1 (4.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 1.5 stars out of 2 reviews

The Bottom Line: This first-person action game hits you like a sledgehammer with its astounding, stunningly creepy presentation, but it sacrifices opportunities for more shocks and surprises by settling for repetition. Read review

Specs: Mature, Monolith Productions, Adventure, Action - fighting, Action - first person shooter, Realistic, 1 Player

• CNET Editor rating:
  2.0 stars Mediocre

  Overall score: 4.5 (2.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

The Bottom Line: The Golden Compass is just another family-friendly film cash-in with few redeeming qualities. Read review

Specs: Everyone 10 and older, Shiny Entertainment, Action, Action - adventure, Fantasy

• CNET Editor rating:
  4.0 stars Excellent

  Overall score: 8.5 (4.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

The Bottom Line: This horror-themed sequel's thrilling set pieces and bloody combat are remarkably satisfying but not for the faint of heart. Read review

Specs: Mature, Monolith Productions, Action, Action - first person shooter, Realistic, 1 Player

• CNET Editor rating:
  2.0 stars Mediocre

  Overall score: 4.0 (2.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.0 stars out of 1 review

The Bottom Line: The Golden Compass is just another family-friendly film cash-in with few redeeming qualities. Read review

Specs: Everyone 10 and older, Shiny Entertainment, Action, Action - adventure, Fantasy, 1 Player

• CNET Editor rating:
  4.0 stars Excellent

  Overall score: 8.2 (4.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

The Bottom Line: Ecco holds up the standards of creative execution that Sega has set for its flagship titles and simultaneously makes clearer the potential for artistry in video games. Read review

Specs: Everyone, Appaloosa Interactive, Adventure, Fantasy Action Adventure, Fantasy

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.0 stars Good

  Overall score: 6.1 (3.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

The Bottom Line: Headhunter: Redemption just isn't a very interesting game, from any angle. Read review

Specs: Mature, Amuze, Action, First-Person Adventure, Sci-Fi, 1 Player

• CNET Editor rating:
  2.0 stars Mediocre

  Overall score: 4.5 (2.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

The Bottom Line: The Golden Compass is just another family-friendly film cash-in with few redeeming qualities. Read review

Specs: Everyone 10 and older, Shiny Entertainment, Action, Action - adventure, Fantasy, 1 Player

• CNET Editor rating:
  0.0 stars

  Overall score: 0.0 (0.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

Specs: Everyone 10 and older, Artificial Mind and Movement, Action, Action - adventure, Fantasy, 1-2 Players

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.1 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

The Bottom Line: With just a bit more effort, Spartan could have been great. But it's still worth playing if you're especially interested in the subject matter or in hack-and-slash action games in general. Read review

Specs: Mature, Creative Assembly, Action, Action - fighting, Historical, 1 Player

• CNET Editor rating:
  4.0 stars Excellent

  Overall score: 8.0 (4.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

The Bottom Line: Yakuza 3's compelling story, great atmosphere, and abundance of extracurricular activities make it the best game in the franchise so far. Read review

Specs: Mature, Sega, Action, Action - adventure, 1 Player