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• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.5 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.5 stars out of 3 reviews

The Bottom Line: Skyward Sword stays true to the Zelda formula, carrying many of the same strengths and weaknesses that have been present for years. Read review

Specs: Everyone 10 and older, Nintendo, Action, Action - adventure, Fantasy

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.3 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 2.0 stars out of 2 reviews

The Bottom Line: It's a worthwhile platforming experience for hardcore Potter fans, but some may be put off by all the collection quests and backtracking. Read review

Specs: Everyone 10 and older, Electronic Arts, Action, Action - adventure, Adventure - third person adventure, Fantasy, 1-3 Players

• CNET Editor rating:
  4.5 stars Spectacular

  Overall score: 9.0 (4.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 4.5 stars out of 2 reviews

The Bottom Line: Portal 2 is an accessible, clever, and downright hilarious adventure into the eccentric world of Aperture Science. Read review

Specs: Everyone 10 and older, Valve Software, Action, Miscellaneous - puzzle, Fantasy

• 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, Konami, Card Battle, Miscellaneous - cards, Fantasy, 1 Player

• CNET Editor rating:
  4.0 stars Excellent

  Overall score: 8.0 (4.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 4.0 stars out of 1 review

The Bottom Line: Ghostbusters is such riotous fun that you'll forgive its short length. Read review

Specs: Everyone 10 and older, Red Fly Studio, Action, Action - third person shooter, Fantasy

• 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: This simple superhero game is a super bore. Read review

Specs: Everyone 10 and older, Blue Tongue Entertainment, Adventure, Action - adventure, Fantasy

• CNET Editor rating:
  4.0 stars Excellent

  Overall score: 8.5 (4.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 5.0 stars out of 1 review

The Bottom Line: Gorgeous new visuals help make The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time 3D the definitive version of an enduring classic. Read review

Specs: Everyone 10 and older, GREZZO, 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, Now Production, Action, Action - adventure, Fantasy

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.0 stars Good

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

The Bottom Line: Too many basic flaws hinder the block-bashing fun of Lego Pirates of the Caribbean. Read review

Specs: Everyone 10 and older, Traveller's Tales, Action, Action - adventure, Fantasy, 1 Player

• 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: A solid Star Wars-themed beat-'em-up that's repetitive and a little too brief, but fun while it lasts. Read review

Specs: Everyone 10 and older, Ubisoft, Action, Science-fiction, Fantasy, 1-2 Players

• CNET Editor rating:
  2.5 stars Average

  Overall score: 5.5 (2.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 0.5 stars out of 1 review

The Bottom Line: Greater variety and depth don't save this second round of motion minigames from the bargain bin. Read review

Specs: Everyone 10 and older, Nintendo, Party, Fantasy

• CNET Editor rating:
  2.5 stars Average

  Overall score: 5.2 (2.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

The Bottom Line: Shrek the Third is a lazy game that coasts by on the strength of the brand. Read review

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

• CNET Editor rating:
  2.5 stars Average

  Overall score: 5.3 (2.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

The Bottom Line: Mutant Nightmare is yet another Turtles sequel that does little to change the series' ever-decreasing reputation. Read review

Specs: Everyone 10 and older, Konami, Action, Action - beat-em up, Fantasy, 1-4 Players

• CNET Editor rating:
  4.5 stars Spectacular

  Overall score: 9.0 (4.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 4.5 stars out of 5 reviews

The Bottom Line: Portal 2 is an accessible, clever, and downright hilarious adventure into the eccentric world of Aperture Science. Read review

Specs: Everyone 10 and older, Valve Software, Action, Miscellaneous - puzzle, Fantasy

• 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, Natsume, Action, Action - adventure, Arcade - 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: Rayman Origins is a wonderful 2D platformer whose goofy charm will have you smiling all the way through. Read review

Specs: Everyone 10 and older, UBlart Montpellier, Action, Action - platformer, Fantasy, 1-4 Players

• CNET Editor rating:
  4.5 stars Spectacular

  Overall score: 9.0 (4.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

The Bottom Line: Portal 2 is an accessible, clever, and downright hilarious adventure into the eccentric world of Aperture Science. Read review

Specs: Everyone 10 and older, Valve Software, Action, Miscellaneous - puzzle, Fantasy

• CNET Editor rating:
  4.0 stars Excellent

  Overall score: 8.9 (4.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

The Bottom Line: Final Fantasy VI Advance is a great port of an excellent role-playing game, and it's one that shouldn't be missed. Read review

Specs: Everyone 10 and older, TOSE, Role-Playing, Role playing game (RPG) - console-style RPG, Fantasy, 1-2 Players

• CNET Editor rating:
  2.5 stars Average

  Overall score: 5.8 (2.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

The Bottom Line: Legend of Heroes III is a competent and lengthy role-playing game, but it's painfully generic without the slightest tinge of originality or creative flair. Read review

Specs: Everyone 10 and older, Microvision, Role-Playing, Role playing game (RPG) - first person, Fantasy, 1 Player

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.0 stars Good

  Overall score: 6.0 (3.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

The Bottom Line: Brutally insane bunnies can be fun, but there aren't enough minigames to keep those in Rayman Raving Rabbids 2 interesting for long. Read review

Specs: Everyone 10 and older, Ubisoft Paris, Action, Action - adventure, Fantasy, 1 Player

• CNET Editor rating:
  2.5 stars Average

  Overall score: 5.0 (2.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.5 stars out of 5 reviews

The Bottom Line: The video game version of Order of the Phoenix captures none of the magic in the Harry Potter books or films. Read review

Specs: Everyone 10 and older, EA Games, Adventure, Action - adventure, Adventure - first person 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, Virtuos, 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: Punch-Out for the Wii isn't much different from the NES version, but it hardly matters when it's this much fun. Read review

Specs: Everyone 10 and older, Next Level Games, Sports, Sports - boxing, Fantasy, 1-2 Players

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.2 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

The Bottom Line: This good-looking little role-playing game spawned a whole series back in the '90s, and it still holds up well today for the Game Boy Advance. Read review

Specs: Everyone 10 and older, Namco, Role-Playing, Role playing game (RPG) - action RPG, Fantasy, 1 Player

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.0 stars Good

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

The Bottom Line: Tides of Destiny makes several good changes to the Rune Factory formula, making for a fun adventure in fantasy farming. Read review

Specs: Everyone 10 and older, Neverland, Role-Playing, Role playing game (RPG) - console-style RPG, Fantasy