This is the perfect game for kids 6 to 66 who want platform gaming at its finest.

PC users can mercilessly take out hundreds of suit-and-tie gun-runners in a single play session on the desktop.

There's nothing really wrong with Virtual Jigsaw.

Kick ass, take names, and collect your paychecks! Wages of War is outstanding - when it doesn't crash.

In a way, ZPC is unique: it's one of the most unplayable and downright boring first-person shooters I've ever tried.

The frustrating thing about The Neverhood is that its simple beauty belies its malformation.

All in all, if you dig the sheer delight of banging away with heavy artillery, this is the one for you.

Pro Pinball is one of the most realistic pinball simulations in the computer gaming circuit.

Enter This Virtual Chemistry Lab at Your Own Risk! You drop by parachute through the skylight of the secret Sulfur Institute only to find chemical chaos. The rebellious Elemutants have ransacked the lab, sabotaged critical experiments and stolen Dr. Sulfur's most important formulas. You must join forces with Sulfur's experimentally-bred creatures to restore order and neutralize the Elemutants. But remember - it's at your own risk.

Sonic's Schoolhouse - Build spelling, reading, and math skills with Sonic the Hedgehog. Ages 5-9. Grades K-4th.

I'm pleased to report that they've truly hit the long ball once again.

Witty, cynical, and hero to a legacy of shame, Andrew MacPhiles doesn't want to be an Earl--after all that would be an actual (gulp) commitment! Nevertheless, his spunky girlfriend, Paula, convinces him to leave his modern New York apartment to reclaim his ancestral home. And so he returns to the muddy, useless stretch of land where stands the Castle MacPhiles, refuge to the most cowardly clan ever to stumble its way into Scottish history. There, he must fulfill an ancient prophecy, and defeat a deadly curse that's plagued his family for centuries. Join Andrew and Paula on this spooky adventure as you explore the castle's eerie rooms and hidden passageways, and encounter the angst-ridden ghosts of 12 generations of the family MacPhiles. Solve "wee" rascally riddles and persnickety puzzles to learn how a legacy of dimwitted cowardice led the clan to near extinction. Unravel the story piece-by-piece, unveiling Andrew's destiny, and ultimately unleashing an electrifying confrontation with the real Beast Within. From the creators of The 7th Guest and The 11th Hour comes this clever composite of stunning 3-D graphics and lively animation. Three levels of difficulty pose a challenge to novices and experienced gamers alike. And the enchanting story by renowned author Jahnna N. Malcolm makes the journey worth the taking. Clandestiny is an experience that will come back to haunt you... if you've the courage to take it.

Iron Man has needed a video game for a long time (after all, he was the first high-tech superhero). This game couldn't miss. Or could it?

No one was chosen. Yet everyone came. Journey to PYST Island, a place that has become a tourist trap for 4 million PC junkies. Only your attitude and serve of humor will help you discover the secret... that there is no secret. Shh! Don't tell! What can you do when you get PYST? Explore hilarious hot spots in every illustrious scene. Enter the private PYST web site straight from this CD-ROM to send electronic postcards and hear more from your favorite PYST characters. Play the comedy CD single I'M PYST in your audio CD player or right from your computer. Go behind the scenes with The Making of PYST video.

Live the adventure as five action-packed arcade games sweep you into the world of Jumanji. The blockbuster hit movie comes alive as your favorite characters return - animated and more fun than ever. Join Judy and Peter Shepherd, Alan Parrish and Van Pelt the Hunter trapping monkeys, battling bats and riding rapids. Are you game? Prove it!

You don't have to be a dork to want your computer to be cool. But like, if you're using a computer, you're already a dork, even if you think you're cool. That's okay, cause now you can at least pretend to be cool by putting some of our best pictures and sounds on your computer. It's called "entertainment utility" or something, and like, don't ask me how it works but it's cool. Utilities Rock. Plus there's a game called "Beats Me," huh huh. Get it? 8 different desktop themes, each including wallpaper, icons, cursors, sounds and animations Choose from additional backgrounds, animated cursors and icons to customize your workspace Featuring the voice talent of Mike Judge, creator of Beavis and Butt-head Beavis-and-Butt-head-ized diversions include the Executive Decision Maker, Concentration, Fun Facts, and the puzzle game "Beats Me"

Pajama Sam, the world's youngest superhero, faces frightening situations and overcomes difficult challenges using his imagination. Level 3 (primarily children ages 7 to 9).

You wake up one morning to a town full of strangers and inexplicable sights. You share your home with your not so perfect family and your supposed fiance lives next door. The you are plunged into a nightmare. Your fiancee is missing and you find a hideous bloody skull and spinal chord drapped across her bed! Is it hers? What is going on? The only clue left behind is an engraved MOON", a mysterious organisation that controls the town in ways you don't (or can't) understand. Is the order behind this gruesome execution? What invitation to enter, "THE ORDER OF THE HARVEST are their motives? One thing is certain. You're going to get to the bottom of this killing or die trying. [Merit]

Not an intensely complicated game with intricate strategic developments to begin with, it's now just a guess-fest.

ABC's Monday Night Football presents the entire television experience as itsangle… and it works.

Deadly slow pacing, overly difficult missions, no individual scenarios, mystifying approaches to victory, and frankly, lean gameplay make this one a non-starter.

Area 51 comes up short in gameplay, graphics, and sound effects.

This game's performance as a first-person shooter doesn't hold a candle to id's new powerhouse that has taken the nation by storm.

If you're a real ATF fan, NATO Fighters is certainly a must.

If you can get past the interface, you can easily get lost in the underground setting of the Knights Templars.

It will go down in legend as the most bug-ridden, unstable, unplayable pieces of software ever released.

Bedlam is a faster, more mindless version of the Crusader/Syndicate school of gaming.

Acclaim's new re-release for the PC does not live up to even the "Okay, it's not that bad" feel of the original.

(Known as "Broken Sword" in the UK) Play as George Stobbart, an American vacationing abroad and a witness to a bombing. A mystery has erupted and George will be exposed to a world of deceit and danger. Creep closer and closer to the truth behind the bombing without getting noticed.

If you have ever owned an Amiga and said to yourself, "They don't make games like that anymore," Cylindrix is for you.

I enjoyed F-22 on a simple, mindless level: it was fun.

It's a nice little diversion for the occasional moment when you're just looking for a "quick game."

It is almost impossible to judge the game itself because the process of accomplishing the various tasks assigned to you is just so aggravating.

Opponents are tough and smart, and each trip out brings a new set of challenges.

Novices and wanna-be adventurers, beware.

Cold Shadow's addictive action, combined with Disney's impeccable attention to detail, makes it one of the best entertainment values.

Activision's new sim takes everything that was entertaining about MechWarrior 2 and combines it with fantastic resource management features to create a hybrid that is unmatched in the futuristic sims category.

Mode is likely to gather dust on your shelf after only a couple of hours of gameplay.

If you're starved for more vehicular shooter action then you might want to try this title out.

People expecting the new Wizardry may be disappointed, but adventure gamers will find a lot to like.

Only a couple of years after they took an interest in computer games, Hollywood finally got one right.

Over the Reich is a game for rarefied tastes.

Good chess players looking to become great will probably find Power Chess helpful.

When will the world tire of rail-shooters?

Road Rash™, the most aggressive motorcycle racing game ever, explodes on your Windows® 95 PC with hard-hitting, full-throttle action that'll bring you to your freshly skinned knees. Dodge traffic, outrace cops, and thrash pedestrians on your way to winning the Cup and becoming the menace to society your mother always worried about.

Once you become accustomed to the loose controls, Screamer 2 can provide an enjoyable gaming experience.

This game offers an exhilarating time to those who just want to hoistthemselves into an oversized killing machine and let some hi-res bullets rip.

Sometimes you have to ask yourself: why does this game exist?

If you're looking for a good, solid hockey simulation, pass on this one.

SH4 won't blow you away with its technical brilliance or design innovations... But it's tremendously playable and lots of fun.

You are the only crack pilot who can test the most advanced ship ever to join the FedNet fleet. Get ready to put your life into the hands of the boys in R&D. 60 tough missions test your metal against hundreds of enemies. Immerse yourself in a vast 3D world. Soar. Explore. Scorch thousands of enemy targets. Battle on the ground, at sea, in the air, and in space-even the sky is no limit for this mighty ship. But don't lose your head, or you'll find the inventive aliens using it as a souvenir ash tray.

If you're not patient, or aren't particularly interested in the Aztecs, you may quickly lose interest.

The only people who would even be faintly interested in this are friendless Third Reich nuts.

Timelapse's intriguing storyline and fairly well designed collection of puzzles should bring GTE kudos.

Those who want to sink their hooks into some down-and-dirty, realistic fishing action will find the game a perfect fit.

A completely entertaining and accessible sim worthy of its predecessor, Chuck Yeager's Air Combat.

It's a very strong contender for strategy game of the year.

Long awaited by fans of the genre, the game is certain to disappoint even as it entertains.

Star Control 3 takes the traditional build-an-interstellar-empire theme and bonds it to an adventure/mystery plot. It seems that the fabric of space is breaking down, Hyper Space (faster than light) drives no longer work, and there are signs of impending galactic Armageddon. Players are given command of the only remaining spacecraft capable of interstellar travel and, along with a smorgasbord of aliens that make up the League of Sentient Beings, are sent to the unexplored Kessari Quadrant to fix space and ward off doomsday. [SciFi Weekly]

Once every 100 years a vortex to the underworld opens and chaos reigns as ghosts, gremlins and gargoyles wreak havoc in a haunted castle. Only furious flipper-action and lightning-quick bank shots can vanquish the ghouls as you warp between the castle courtyard, mad scientist's lab, and dungeon catacombs. If you're good enough to uncover the bonus table, you'll face the Goblin King in a ghoulish grand finale where your speedy reflexes will seal the vortex and send the nasty creatures packing - until the next time.

Everything that was good about the first game is great in the second.

Superman Springs to Life on CD-ROM A mysterious creature rises from the depths of the Earth to capture a new queen for his people, and he's got his eye on Lois Lane. His evil powers allow him to transform into any human shape, causing total confusion. Will Superman save Lois from the clutches of the Mysterious Mr. Mist?

This title is an excellent successor to Magic Carpet and guarantees plenty of frequent flyer miles for every would-be wizard.

Marathon 2 is a distance runner, and with all its perks and goodies should more than tide over the 3-D shooter fanatic until the totally customizable Marathon Infinity comes out for the PC.

JumpStart Pre-K is packed with irresistible, interactive play areas designed to advance a first year preschooler into pre-kindergarten learning. Everywhere in the Pre-K town children answer puzzles, play games and sing songs that reinforce basic fundamentals while presenting important social concepts like sharing, healthy eating, good manners, and safety rules.

'Z', a place in the unknown where the shroud of death awaits in the land of the alien. Only the reactions of a space fighter at the pinnacle of his talents can negotiate a path through this futuristic challenge. Aim your blasters, cool your nerve and set forth on a flight where the aliens have surprise on their side, and you only have your lightning reflexes and will to win!

Get a grip of Absolute Pinball. 4 outstandingly addictive tables of fast moving psychedelic action. The Dream Factory, Balls & Bats & Desert Run each have a manic multi-ball mode designed to heighten the adrenalin rush and increase the addiction. Aquatic Adventure incorporates fully animated table furniture and there are six sophisticated video modes on all 4 tables. First class graphics ensure near flawless realism and the real time ball reflection simulates authentic ball movement to perfection. ACTION PACKED PINBALL - ABSOLUTELY GUARANTEED!

The Elder Scrolls: Daggerfall is the second chapter in the highly acclaimed Elder Scrolls role-playing series. Its predecessor, TES: Arena, won over twenty Best Role Playing Game of the Year awards and set a new level for computer role playing. TES: Daggerfall is the most ambitious CRPG ever created and surpasses the high standard set in Arena. Daggerfall offers you an opportunity to adventure in total freedom within a world where your destiny is of your own making and consequence evolves from your decisions. A world of love and darkness, magic and sorcery. Whether you choose to follow a quest or to venture out alone, you will interact with thousands of people as you travel across an expansive land in a time of fantasy and imagination.

"The Easiest to Play and Most Comprehensive Game of Its Kind! Includes 8 campaigns and 62 scenarios." [SSI, Back Cover]

In Blue Byte's hybrid role-playing game Albion, nothing is as it first appears.

If you've been waiting for a puzzle game with a little bite (sorry, I just had to say it), this is one of this year's best.

Take a traditional two-dimensional platform game, add a third dimension, and you have Bug! - the latest offering from Sega Entertainment.

... and Terminal Velocity begat Fury3, and Fury3 begat Hellbender, and Hellbender begat Monster Truck Madness, and we saw them and said, "Enough already!"

The big news is that the game now includes multiplayer options.

Elementary, my dear Watson? Not even close.

Madden NFL 97 is a fun football game, but doesn't make the top of the list as a football simulator.