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Specs: Mature, Gearbox Software, Action, Action - first person shooter, Science-fiction

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  4.5 stars Spectacular

  Overall score: 9.2 (4.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 4.5 stars out of 27 reviews

The Bottom Line: Half-Life 2 is a very impressive and engaging shooter, and a faithful follow-up to one of the greatest PC games of all time. Read review

Specs: Mature, Valve Software, Action, First-Person Shooter, Sci-Fi, 1 Player

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  4.5 stars Spectacular

  Overall score: 9.4 (4.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 4.5 stars out of 5 reviews

The Bottom Line: No other multiplayer-focused action game has this much to offer. Read review

Specs: Mature, Epic Games, Action, First-Person Shooter, Sci-Fi, 1-32 Players

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The Bottom Line: Action-packed and suspenseful, Dead Space 3 impresses, even if it's a lot of the same. Read review

Specs: Mature, Visceral Games, Action, Action - third person shooter, Science-fiction

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  4.5 stars Spectacular

  Overall score: 9.1 (4.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 4.0 stars out of 4 reviews

The Bottom Line: You don't need to be a fan of Star Wars or of RPGs to appreciate all the impressive qualities of this game--but if you are, all the better. Read review

Specs: Teen, BioWare, Role-Playing, Third-Person Role-Player, Science-fiction, 1 Player

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Specs: Teen, Treyarch, Action, Action - adventure, Science-fiction, 1 Player

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  4.0 stars Excellent

  Overall score: 8.7 (4.0 stars)
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The Bottom Line: It's better than the original Aliens vs. Predator, and it's one of the best action games released so far this year. Read review

Specs: Mature, Monolith Productions, Action, First-Person Shooter, Sci-Fi, 1-16 Players

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  2.5 stars Average

  Overall score: 5.8 (2.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 2.0 stars out of 6 reviews

The Bottom Line: This starship combat game simply can't overcome bad controls, frustrating mission designs, and a mess of bugs. Read review

Specs: Everyone 10 and older, Mad Doc Software, Simulation, Strategy / tactics / wargame - real time, Science-fiction, 1 Player

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  5.0 stars Spectacular

  Overall score: 9.6 (5.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 4.5 stars out of 66 reviews

The Bottom Line: Gears of War is an outstanding technical achievement, but in addition to looking and sounding amazing, it's a seriously awesome action game. Read review

Specs: Mature, Epic Games, Action, Action - third person tactical shooter, Science-fiction, 1-2 Players

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  3.0 stars Good

  Overall score: 6.2 (3.0 stars)
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The Bottom Line: Even though it's being offered at a budget price, there just isn't any reason to play Worms 4: Mayhem if you've played either of the last two games in the series. Read review

Specs: Teen, Team 17, Strategy, Strategy / tactics / wargame - turn based, Science-fiction, 1-4 Players

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  3.0 stars Good

  Overall score: 6.5 (3.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

The Bottom Line: Transformers: Fall of Cybertron offers some entertaining action, lots of explosions, and too many technical hiccups. Read review

Specs: Teen, High Moon Studios, Action, Action - third person shooter, Science-fiction

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  4.5 stars Spectacular

  Overall score: 9.0 (4.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.0 stars out of 3 reviews

The Bottom Line: Tiberium Wars is Command & Conquer at its best, and an absolute blast for series fans and newcomers alike. Read review

Specs: Teen, EA LA, Strategy, Strategy / tactics / wargame - real time, Science-fiction, 1-8 Players

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Specs: Games - role playing game (RPG), Role playing game (RPG) - action RPG, Science-fiction, Fantasy

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  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.8 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 4.0 stars out of 2 reviews

The Bottom Line: On the whole, Rebel Strike is a very good game that's worthy of the Rogue Squadron name. Read review

Specs: Teen, Factor 5, Action, Third-Person Shooter, Sci-Fi, 1-2 Players

• CNET Editor rating:
  4.5 stars Spectacular

  Overall score: 9.4 (4.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 4.0 stars out of 94 reviews

The Bottom Line: Despite a rather short campaign and a disappointing storyline, Halo 2 is an exceptional shooter that frequently delivers thrilling, memorable, and unique moments in its online, co-op, and single-player modes. Read review

Specs: Mature, Bungie Software, Action, First-Person Shooter, Sci-Fi, 1-16 Players

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.0 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

The Bottom Line: Transformers: Fall of Cybertron offers some entertaining action, lots of explosions, and few surprises. Read review

Specs: Teen, High Moon Studios, Action, Action - third person shooter, Science-fiction

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  4.0 stars Excellent

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

The Bottom Line: On one hand, it's a derivative real-time strategy game. But on the other, it's a tidy little bundle of escapism that's perfect for a generation of gamers raised on Star Wars. Read review

Specs: Teen, LucasArts, Strategy, Real-Time Strategy, Sci-Fi, 1-8 Players

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Specs: Games - action, Action - first person shooter, Science-fiction

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Specs: Games - action, Action - adventure, Science-fiction

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  3.0 stars Good

  Overall score: 6.4 (3.0 stars)
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The Bottom Line: TMNT has some legitimately neat platforming sequences, but it's more frustrating than a kid-oriented game ought to be, and the combat is completely brain-dead. Read review

Specs: Everyone 10 and older, Ubisoft Montreal, Action, Action - adventure, Science-fiction, 1 Player

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  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.2 (3.5 stars)
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The Bottom Line: Mega Man X Collection follows the same basic formula as Capcom's excellent first Mega Man compilation, but it just doesn't have quite as much to offer. Read review

Specs: Everyone, Capcom, Compilation, Action - adventure, Science-fiction, 1-2 Players

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Specs: Games - strategy / tactics / wargame, Strategy / tactics / wargame - real time, Science-fiction

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Specs: Everyone, Genius Sonority Inc., Strategy, Breeding/Constructing, Science-fiction, 1-4 Players

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  3.5 stars Very good

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

The Bottom Line: The shooting elements are uninspired, but Lethal Alliance features enough variety to please action and Star Wars fans alike. Read review

Specs: Teen, Ubisoft Montreal, Action, Action - adventure, Science-fiction, 1-2 Players

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  3.0 stars Good

  Overall score: 6.0 (3.0 stars)
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The Bottom Line: Spider-Man: Edge of Time tells an enjoyably absurd time-hopping tale, but stepping into the tights of its two heroes doesn't feel as empowering as it should. Read review

Specs: Teen, Beenox, Adventure, Action - adventure, Science-fiction