Action Games

Infinity Ward's latest release, COD: Modern Warfare 2, has poised itself to be the best-selling game of 2009. But is it actually a good game? Below, online play reviewed.

Dec 7, 2009 - Philip Davis

While awaiting the port of Season Two, fans of Sam and Max can check out the Telltale Games release of the first season on the Nintendo Wii console.

Nov 30, 2009 - Jason Schneider

Review of the new version of Star Wars: The Force Unleashed Ultimate Sith Edition for Xbox360

Nov 29, 2009 - Dave Swinfen

It has been called the best Batman game yet. The caped crusader must face off against the Joker yet again as he runs loose in the insane asylum.

Nov 27, 2009 - Jeff Labine

SSF4's new characters are from the old school. Adon appeared in the first Street Fighter while Guy and Cody headlined Street Fighter's sister franchise, Final Fight.

Nov 27, 2009 - Chris Hoadley

Whether you fancy Super Mario Bros., Mega Man, or Contra, surely there is a great deal of credit to be given to the classic titles that remain enjoyable and challenging

Nov 22, 2009 - Nicholas Morine

Muscle March, released exclusively in Japan and only available to North American and European Wii gamers via illicit means, is both hilarious and enjoyable.

Nov 19, 2009 - Nicholas Morine

Set five years after the events of the first Modern Warfare, you are thrust into the fight against the Shadow of Zakhaev, with help from some familiar faces.

Nov 12, 2009 - James Tennant

One of the best 2-player NES games of all time is available on the Nintendo Wii Virtual Console for 500 Nintendo points. Fans of 2D brawlers should check this one out.

Nov 12, 2009 - Bradley Kairis

Find Nazi Zombie Call of Duty cheat codes and powerful secrets.

Nov 9, 2009 - Emily Rogers

Brutal Legend, released on Rocktober 13th, blends metal fantasy with stellar voice acting and rock solid soundtrack to create a truly epic game.

Nov 7, 2009 - Nicholas Morine

Borderlands is a smart First Person Shooter that plays at one hundred miles an hour. Gunning down hordes of bad guys has never been so stylish.

Nov 7, 2009 - James Tennant

In 1993, a crossover of Battletoads and Double Dragon was released on the NES. Despite the questionable plot details, the game offers a fun and exciting experience.

Nov 5, 2009 - David Sanchez

A questionably high difficulty level makes Double Dragon III: The Sacred Stones impossible to play and more frustrating than fun.

Nov 4, 2009 - David Sanchez

Puzzle Quest Challenge of the Warlords offers a somewhat unique game style with a mix of puzzle strategy and RPG elements. Some simple tips can give a great advantage.

Nov 3, 2009 - Christopher Clayton

Our premier fortune seeker and treasure hunter returns to unlock the secrets of Shambhala in one of the most anticipated titles of the year

Nov 2, 2009 - James Tennant

Kojima went above and beyond in his attempt to make Metal Gear Solid 4 a lasting experience, rather than simply another stealth game.

Nov 2, 2009 - Vasu Chetty

The South Park game offered on Xbox Live Arcade offers solid Tower Defense gameplay. Play the South Park game for 800 MS Points, or read the review inside.

Nov 1, 2009 - Bradley Kairis

Borderlands for Xbox 360, PC, PS3. Four player online co-op, 2-player local, FPS / RPG hybrid genre. Intense action game with RPG dynamics and addictive multiplayer.

Oct 29, 2009 - Bradley Kairis

Originally released for the Nintendo DS and Playstation Portable this action, puzzle game combines elements from multiple genres. Puzzle Quest links RPGs to puzzle games.

Oct 29, 2009 - Christopher Clayton

Double Dragon II removed the level-up system and added the two-player co-op mode that was left out of the first game on the NES. The result: a much better beat 'em up.

Oct 28, 2009 - David Sanchez

After its success in arcades, Double Dragon made its way to the NES. This port, though somewhat limited, introduced new features and still provides fun brawling action.

Oct 27, 2009 - David Sanchez

Don't rush in on the computer. Knowing the computer's tactics makes fighting easy - even against Seth.

Oct 24, 2009 - Chris Hoadley

Battletoads was conceived as a rival to the popular Ninja Turtles series of games, but it stood out as an original, action-packed beat 'em up worth playing.

Oct 23, 2009 - David Sanchez

TMNT III: The Manhattan Project doesn't break new ground for the series, but it does provide pure, unadulterated beat 'em up action.

Oct 21, 2009 - David Sanchez