The true letdown, though, is that the master villains can still be supremely frustrating to defeat, requiring several replays and exhaustive bouts of highly patterned attacks.

This game gets high marks for the attention to detail in each scene, and the authentic feel of doing battle with other ships at sea.

The true letdown, though, is that the master villains can still be supremely frustrating to defeat, requiring several replays and exhaustive bouts of highly patterned attacks.

A very entertaining, exhilarating and challenging game for those who would rather star in an action movie than merely watch one.

The true letdown, though, is that the master villains can still be supremely frustrating to defeat, requiring several replays and exhaustive bouts of highly patterned attacks.

A 3-D shooter that pays as much attention to a compelling single-player storyline as it does blasting enemies with futuristic weaponry.

The entire game takes place indoors, with only a few moments spent alongside and atop the building complex. I would have preferred to also battle in detailed outdoor environments. Think of some of the jaw-dropping fighting sequences in "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon."

One of the best games in the coveted series and one of the top RPGs of the year.

It's the personal interaction with the characters, the constant ethical decisions, that make Fable such an enjoyable game.

The true letdown, though, is that the master villains can still be supremely frustrating to defeat, requiring several replays and exhaustive bouts of highly patterned attacks.

Another hard-hitting, fast-action, brutal-but-bloodless battle with Barbie-doll gals battling Schwarzeneggerish behemoths....Sound ridiculous? It is, but it's also a whole lot of fun.

The graphics are the best ever seen in a fighting game.

Instead of flying over hills and sometimes jumping into buildings, as you do in "Rush," MC keeps the racing more down-to-earth.

Graphics are about as good as they're likely to get on the Xbox... But close-ups, particularly textures in some of the outdoor environments, are jarringly ugly when juxtaposed with the many areas of sheer beauty.

While the midair stunts and crashes look painfully real, the game also seems to lack a convincing sensation of speed.

What differentiates "NASCAR Racing 4" from the many racing games on the market? In a word, it's detail.

Features excellent production and plenty of aerial dog-fighting, but the Microsoft video game doesn't soar.

"Soul Calibur" revolutionizes (3D Fighting) with amazing graphics, intriguing characters and an incredibly smooth 60 frame per second game engine.

The game is really fun despite all of the tasks you have to remember.

Another minor issue with the game is with the PlayStation 2 version; while the graphics are quite impressive, the speed of the game play seems to lag other platforms (namely, the PC), as well as the competition's hockey games.

Savvy joystick jockeys will be able to finish the story mode in about 10 hours or so, not including the extra game modes. Fortunately, the game is so much fun that you'll want to play it again and again.

The jewel in the crown of an action/strategy sub-genre best described as "violence with a mission."

It may not be a lengthy adventure, but it sure is an intense and gratifying one.

This atmospheric whodunit differs from others thanks to its moody film noir-style tone.

The multiple game modes and environments, new wrestlers and intuitive control makes WWF Smackdown 2!: Know Your Role one of the best wrestling games to date, on any platform.

A decent workout routine generator with fun games that will keep you interested and sweaty.

A classic Nintendo racing game cocktail with a twist of Wi-Fi.