With its sub-par graphics and gameplay, fans of Kick-A*s or even action games in general should probably steer clear of this title at least until its numerous issues are given an overhaul.

With so many other online shooters vying for the attention of gamers it's unacceptable that Star Wars: Imperial Academy can't even get the basics right, especially considering how big this license is.

Can you believe this is "Episode 1" in a potential series of games? With any luck if future games in the Pillowfight Girls series are released they'll take more care to make things genuinely sexy instead of tweenager's fever fantasy.

When the basic, core elements of being able to move and shoot can't be done without feeling labored, it's a safe bet that the rest of its gameplay is going to fall flat on its face. Recognizable elements of the Painkiller franchise may exist in 'Purgatory', but you're better off avoiding this title and sticking to the 2004 original.

Despite having a long, rich history supporting the Action-RPG, The Relic strikes out on its own and manages to get lost in the wilderness in the process; hold off on this one till updates address its core gameplay.

Boy Loves Girl has the feeling of an art game, but the message is overshadowed by frustrating gameplay and bland visuals.

Buried underneath the layers of poor progression and an insistent focus on repetitive grinding lies a game that beats with the action-packed heart of the Justice League, however being Earth's Final Defense may not be an option when you're given boring combat that you'll likely need to repeat over and over.

Don't be fooled by its appearance - LAD may look like Limbo, but it's more gaming purgatory than heaven.

An interesting enough idea, but bad controls make the player want to say goodbye instead of hi to this octopi.

Novel control scheme with some striking presentation that cannot hide its unplayability.

We could knit-pick Knitted Deer all day long, but while it may look like a groovy retro title, it feels like it should have spent a bit more time on the drawing board.

With its awkward controls, buggy combat, and cardboard characters, Gangstar Vegas is all glitter and no gold.