Completely engrossing, from the horribly narrated opening sequence to the pulse-pounding excitement of the final encounter. What Arx Fatalis lacks in innovation and polish, it more than makes up for in rich atmosphere.

Fighters with minimal moves at their disposal, unbalanced characters, and an AI that can't hold up its end of the bargain conspire to make Kakuto Chojin feel like an empty shell.

It's a drastic departure from the "MechWarrior" games, but MechAssault works perfectly as a console homage to the rich BattleTech tradition.

Doesn't contain novel graphics, audio or gameplay, but it does offer more of what worked so well before. Given the short length of the campaign, Mercenaries might have fared better as an expansion pack.

Advanced players and long time fans of "Starfleet Battles" will rue the simplifications of the rule set, though the great sense of online community still remains.

While the mechanics are solid, the single-player campaign often feels as soulless and hollow as the vacuum in which it takes place.

One of the best platformers to hit the PS2, ever.

Aggressive, forward thinking and fun, but repetition soon dulls those virtues.

Appealing to both the intellect and the imagination, it presents itself vividly and audaciously, leaving little doubt that it intends to be a complete experience in every possible way.

Can be an entertaining, if quirky, diversion.

Simplifying the sometimes daunting dynamics of strategy titles, Battle at Procyon crafts an enjoyable gameplay experience that comes across like a breath of fresh air.

There's too little here that's original and engrossing, there's not enough variety in the obstacles and environments, and the linearity is extremely confining.

The seamless amalgamation of all things '80s into the mix lets the creative team go wild with the vocal work and provide an outstanding retro soundtrack.

The gameplay is streamlined a bit from the previous edition, and while the changes are minor, they're tweaks that simply smooth the way.

An experience which never rises above being a cool simulation, albeit a fantastically detailed and well thought out one.

The challenging AI and consistently grim atmosphere will draw many players into the missions, but less than clear objectives will deter others.

All in all, Pro Skater 4 isn't a massive leap forward for the series, but a massive and refined expansion upon its original premise.

The graphics are of unprecedented quality, and the gameplay is well implemented, balanced, addictive, and bug-free.

Slow and jerky movement, deficient sound effects, and repetitive action cause this release to be a frustrating disappointment.

Slightly sluggish controls hurt the faster characters, leaving some of the mid-speed characters' blend of movement and power overbalanced in the grand scheme of things.

There's not enough new content here to justify a standalone release.

These shifts in the gameplay keep it fresh most of the way through, and the excellent visuals keep you coming back for more.

I have no doubt that it's destined to be a sleeper classic.

The sequel is a complete game rather than just a multiplayer vehicle.

Blending the time controls with standard platformer gameplay gives this title more than a twist; it's got an entire hook of its own.

Smart gameplay couples with intelligent AI to make sure you're kept on your toes at all times through this deep, stealthy shooter.

The game's outdated look and obtuse artificial intelligence make it hard to recommend.

Deals out an epic storyline, lots of characters and an innovative combat system, but fails to break any new ground.