It's not quite as special as the title suggests, but it has its moments.

Little more than an epic scavenger hunt through vast and varied worlds.

The potentially rewarding aspects of the game are hampered by an overly rigid structure that works at cross-purposes to its non-linearity.

What’s missing is anything to differentiate this collection from the other re-releases these games have seen. Even the most nostalgic gamers won’t find anything to get excited about.

A sports title that is not to be missed. You needn't be a hardcore soccer fan to appreciate the realism, tight mechanics, and rich, vibrant graphics that EA SPORTS has brought to the GameCube.

Far and away the best portable football game at the time of its release.

It's nice to have a positive example of gameplay and story telling that keeps pace with technology.

While the options aren’t as extensive as those found in Madden, NFL 2K2 features the most complete presentation of any football game released to date.

On a purely visceral level, the game is a blast.

Players remotely interested in the genre should boo these Kabuki Warriors off the stage and wait for a more promising title to appear.

The main problem comes from Amped's lack of a racing mode, which takes away from the game's intensity.

Sets a standard all subsequent wrestling game will have to meet.

One of the worst games in Konami’s storied history, Frogger: The Great Quest doesn’t live up its title, its heritage, or its company...A froggin’ waste of time.

For Star Wars fans, the game is absolutely a dream come true.

While this linear formula is an old one, it works well thanks to the polished presentation and variety of gameplay modes.

The game is ideal for players who have never sat behind Crazy Taxi’s wheel. Veteran drivers, however, would do well to skip this fare.

With stunning graphics and realistic waves, Blue Storm will quench a player's thirst for quick racing excitement but may leave those looking for added depth high and dry.

Despite being a stunning title in many ways, with some unique gameplay to boot, Luigi's Mansion ultimately fails to deliver a cohesive gameplay experience over the long-term.

All things considered, however, most should hold out for "All-Star Baseball 2003" and hope the problems are corrected.

It's weird, wacky and highly entertaining, and comes loaded to the brim with extras than only enhance its luster.

Mildly entertaining, though often frustrating.

The overall design and presentation is the game’s strong point and helps to make up for the fact that there isn’t a whole lot of substance underneath.

The biggest problem with the game is its repetitiveness. Subsequent chapters revisit areas you’ve already been through, and there’s zero interactivity within the locales.

The animation on each Marine you encounter is remarkable, possessing almost endless moving parts and distinct facial features, while the lighting, textures, and massive landscapes prove Halo and the Xbox to be without equal on the console market.

The Xbox game easily bests the earlier PS2 disc in both frame rate and visual clarity, which are more important to the fun of this title than any other elements.

A must-have for any veteran or new RPG fan. With the design incorporating the best of the genre and eliminating the rough edges, the character building, combat, questing, and a never-ending supply of monsters and items will keep you playing for a very long time.

A solid, enjoyable romp Vampire Night may be, but it adheres strictly to the same trite concepts we've seen recycled so many times before.

Imagine a slow, confusing version of "Grand Theft Auto" minus the crime and the fun.

Repetitive action and sloppy control in lieu of an enthralling adventure.

In the end it’s the accessible gameplay and entertaining Dynasty Mode that will keep players interested, and for a first effort on the Xbox, the development team did an admirable job.

The single-player experience becomes dull after a few games thanks in part to ruthlessly difficult computer opponents.

The old adage "beauty is only skin deep" basically sums up Dead or Alive 3 rather nicely.

While the game improves somewhat as a multiplayer title, the ridiculously fast action coupled with the decreased viewpoint only means the fun is short-lived.

Hardcore hockey fans should skate wide of this release, but most will enjoy this sleeper hit for what it is: a solid, fun game of hockey that strips out rules and penalties for a more action-packed experience.

All of the problems the off-road games have experienced in the past are as visible in this version as a Hummer with its high beams on.

Where "Tony Hawk 3" is fast, flowing, and intuitive, Shaun Palmer is slow, disjointed and difficult to get into.

It is a huge improvement over the previous three PlayStation titles, and it has the best graphics and music of any Bond game to date.

By incorporating not only new things to do, but new ways to do them, this add-on raises the level of the whole game, in a manner far beyond that of earlier expansions.

The title is ambitious in scope, rife with innovative ideas and, while not flawless, is a genuinely fun addition to the ever-growing lineup of RTS games.

Looks beautiful, plays precisely, and has a complex, detailed plot that will tax your brain and maybe even have you questioning the greater truths of life. If that's not a game that qualifies for a perfect score, then no game possibly can.

Will appeal more to bikers who've had hands-on experiences than casual gamers looking for a fun sport with less subjective scoring and easier controls.

If you're a strictly console gamer, the PS2 version offers the Half-Life experience in a satisfactory package with the added bonus of the Decay missions.

Gameplay seldom strays from long-established RPG convention, but Golden Sun incorporates some of the best elements of classics such as the Final Fantasy, Phantasy Star, and even Legend of Zelda series, in its own distinct and unified style.

It may border on blasphemy to say so, but Spyro: Season of Ice might have been better off as a side-scrolling platformer, ala Sonic or Klonoa.

Those who haven't played a fighting game in a long time might also be impressed, but the weak visuals will be a major turnoff for the average gamer.

It does an admirable job of re-creating the cartoon license; infusing it with enjoyable, if repetitive beat-'em-up action.

It is full of new ideas, updates, and fun content that flesh out the SSX concept completely.

A great choice for those seeking a fun, arcade-style racer, but it also has enough depth and variety to keep players interested beyond the first few hours of play.

Accessible and exciting. It's also disappointingly easy.

Those looking for revolutionary gameplay or a game that pushes the envelope of the latest generation of gaming systems will most certainly be disappointed.

A solid shooter, certain to entertain any gamer looking for immersive gameplay, interesting characters and fluid action.

It isn't anything revolutionary, just very solid, balanced between simulation and arcade, delivering just enough technique to satisfy demanding players.

Like its predecessor, won't go down in history as any kind of a classic, but it does offer enough thrills and spills to keep most players interested through to the end.

While fans of the last installment may at first be disappointed in the apparent lack of notable new features and improvements, there are plenty of additions to be enjoyed after mastering the new options and levels.

The gameplay is as responsive and rewarding as ever, and the iconic characters remain fresh.

To progress through the game and have it all stripped from you based on one battle is simply a horrible design decision and makes this otherwise brilliant game needlessly aggravating.

With its bevy of options, realistic AI, and stellar presentation, Madden NFL 2002 wins the brass ring of football design for the second year in a row.

The 1993 PC original might look blocky by 2001 standards, but the GBA version fares worse, with intensely pixilated visuals that detract from an otherwise admirable port of the classic first-person shooter.

While gameplay differs in style, developer Climax Group manages to hold the line on the environment and overall fantasy feel of the original title developed by Mythos Games, Ltd.

Ultimately, Batman: Vengeance is hampered by its linear nature and lack of mental challenge, but the game is still heads and shoulders above all other Batman titles released in the last few years.

At its core, Sunny Garcia Surfing has the making of a good surfing simulation, but the final product is so barebones that it seems more like a technology demo than a game.

It is designed specifically for those who enjoy using their minds, and it will occasionally even frustrate the best of those players.

From the eight professional-style radio stations to the variety of mission objectives and hidden goodies, GTA III is packed with high production values and oozing with addictive gameplay.

A game that won't bowl anyone over with deep gameplay and a compelling, cohesive storyline, but it's arcade sensability is strong enough to make it a decent enough diversion for fans of air combat.

Graphics and animations are charismatic, and it is truly enjoyable to build, defend, and even siege the greatest citadel in the land.

Beyond basic maintenance, you'll mostly just watch and wait for the next rush of action.

While camera problems are nothing new, Devil May Cry's biggest flaw is that it ends too quickly. Thus, its biggest strength is also its biggest weakness: the fast-paced nature of the game makes it easier to finish.

It manages to feel fresh due to the non-linear nature of its gameplay and the way it places its levels within a narrative context.

An impressive fusion of stunning graphics and solid gameplay.

Though winning isn't an easy feat, there is enjoyment in the pursuit. Whether racing against the computer or a friend, kids who enjoy the versatility of LEGOS will enjoy this game and the competition.

The smooth controls and frame rate prevent the game from being totally abysmal, but with the gameplay problems, weapon lag time, and weak save game feature, more work is needed.

Won't win any awards for originality, but as a movie adaptation it does a good job at translating the content of the film into a workable game without any major defects.

Lacks the necessary energy to keep the game moving, and instead relies on the gimmicky "fingerboard" to set itself apart. But as far as gimmicks go, it's a good one.

A good -- if not stunning -- looking title. Character models are sufficiently detailed, while the world is populated with crisp textures throughout. Time Crisis 2 ranks as one of the better light gun games released to the home market.

Offers a new twist on old gameplay, and as such it might be a title worth the time for those players who like the idea of totally free movement. In all other areas, however, it is quite marginal.

Most significantly, Ruins of Myth Drannor does not accomplish the depth of story, the detail of character customization, or the engulfing campaign world that made the original Pool of Radiance such a memorable adventure.

Simply put, Final Fight One is the arcade game shrunk down to portable size. It offers nothing more or less than what you'd expect from such a transformation.

Suffers a bit from being too close to its predecessor in terms of gameplay, but it does manage to scare up enough dread to be a worthy game for fans of the genre.

It's the type of game you can essentially play with your eyes closed if you push the buttons fast enough, and most players will breeze through it in an hour or two with little resistance.

Despite a new locale and seven characters, this Diablo clone does little to rise above its progenitor.

An exciting ride that successfully expands on the aspects that made the original so popular.

The fact that it sticks so closely to the formula of its predecessors is both its greatest strength and biggest weakness.

An exceptional game and one that stays with you long after you've switched off the power button.

The manner in which the screen moves can actually make you sick, and the enjoyment isn't enough to overcome that aspect.

It just performs exactly like a superhero-based game should, delivering solid gameplay, a smooth learning curve, and enough variety to keep the levels fresh.

When in search of a movie souvenir to bring home, this may be the better choice, dollar for dollar, compared to the Disney's Atlantis games on other platforms.

In the hands of designers who will use Geo-Mod technology to mine its full effects to combine creative gameplay and a well-told story, it could be awesome.

Even the game's trick system is automatic; there's literally nothing that takes any skill for you to do.

Ostensibly a fast-paced, “adrenaline-style” rendition of football, the Game Boy Advance version of Blitz is a slow, bare-bones pigskin game that bears little resemblance to its souped-up arcade inspiration.

Although the game applies properties of physics to problem solving, it is so delightfully entertaining that gamers of all ages won't realize the depth of learning involved.

There are flashes of progress to be found in this title, and if 3DO continues to build upon Portal Runner's shortcomings, there is a possibility for a truly decent Army Men game in the future.

Ingeniously designed, Advance Wars manages to be both in-depth, and instantly accessible, simply because it presents the game in easily manageable chunks.

A suitable challenger to "Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3" for best extreme sports game on the PlayStation 2.

Whether re-fueling in midair, trashing a multi-million dollar aircraft by miscalculating your landing corridor, or blowing enemy fighter jocks from the sky in a blaze of glory, the level of sophistication in F-14 Tomcat is as welcome as it is surprising.

Shoddily produced in almost every possible way, Sports Illustrated for Kids Baseball is an inert rendition of the sport that ranks among the worst games based on the national pastime.

One of the most enjoyable tactical shooters released to date (circa 2002).

The novelty of the idea soon gives way to awkward controlling and discombobulating camera angles, resulting in an experience sometimes more frustrating than fun.

Suspect physics completely ruin the experience, making the game entirely too easy and ultimately unsatisfying.