Make sure you are old enough to be playing that game. AOL now has a game guide that you can use to make sure those games are appropriate for you. They've teamed up with Commone Sense Media for this list.

Example: Beware of Prince of Persion: The Two Thrones. You'd be better off playing Jak and Daxter: The Precursor Legacy. (based on the list at the bottom of their page)