Soul Calibur 2 and and Prince of Persia reviews both sold me. I never really got into Soul Calibur 2. Prince of Persia was cool but I never finished it. All my game purchases have been encouraged by reviews. Before I buy any game, I see what IGN has said about it. Nearly all of the purchases end up being worthwhile and match up with the reviewers opinions. But a few have been regrets. Can't win them all though, right? I guess the safest way to go is to rent before buying.