Sony's latest is all about unadulterated cartoon action, with dozens of crazy weapons and gadgets at the player's disposal.

The extra missions can be played as either Solid Snake or Raiden, the two heroes from last year's hit game. The VR missions are equally compelling.

New to this series is the ability to mow down multiple enemies at once, enhanced graphics, a variety of endings and new creatures.

The game suffers from some repetitive missions with a lot of "fetch this and find that," plus many of the camera angles are finicky.

A solid pick - especially for players who enjoy nonstop action - that lives up to the expectations set by the movie on which it's based.

From the first few notes of Steppenwolf's “Magic Carpet Ride” to the victory lap at the end of the season, NASCAR Thunder 2003 proves to be the most enjoyable NASCAR racing game yet on any console.

The game hasn't changed much in three years, so the graphics are starting to show their age and players cannot "ride" their creations.

The game suffers from some repetitive missions with a lot of "fetch this and find that," plus many of the camera angles are finicky.

In this Game Boy Advance version, "Yugi" fans can duel against dozens of opponents from the TV series or link up with another Game Boy Advance player to duel head-to-head and to trade virtual cards.

And while the game has a variety of game-play modes, they aren't very deep once you've mastered the basics.

From the first few notes of Steppenwolf's “Magic Carpet Ride” to the victory lap at the end of the season, NASCAR Thunder 2003 proves to be the most enjoyable NASCAR racing game yet on any console.

Delivers a good twist on the "Resident Evil"-style game play by adding more action and speed, a decent script and memorable characters.

Great fun, especially for younger PC gamers.

Seven huge, trap-filled worlds and many mini-games.

The game suffers from some repetitive missions with a lot of "fetch this and find that," plus many of the camera angles are finicky.

One of the better expansions for The Sims owners, and especially for pet lovers.

From the first few notes of Steppenwolf's “Magic Carpet Ride” to the victory lap at the end of the season, NASCAR Thunder 2003 proves to be the most enjoyable NASCAR racing game yet on any console.

From the first few notes of Steppenwolf's “Magic Carpet Ride” to the victory lap at the end of the season, NASCAR Thunder 2003 proves to be the most enjoyable NASCAR racing game yet on any console.

A fun and refreshingly accessible RPG that fuses Japanese storytelling and game play with an unprecedented repertoire of recognizable Disney icons.

Beautiful graphics, special effects and a compelling storyline inspire the latest "Castlevania" adventure for the Game Boy Advance.

One of the most innovative games to grace the GameCube. But its unrestricted style of game play isn't for everyone. Younger players may prefer video games that pack more action.

This title feels as good as it looks thanks to its tight and responsive handling.

Graphics are stunning.

A slower-paced, puzzle-based game without any combat. But for those who'd rather use their brains instead of brawn, it's a solid pick.

Features a rich and colorful 3-D world to explore, with the best-looking Mario game visuals to date.

Easily the game's greatest strength is its simplicity — there's no need to "monkey around" with complicated controls or even crack open the manual for that matter.

This story-based, action-adventure title is probably the most gratifying Xbox-only game this summer, even though it does have some flaws.

Video games based on TV franchises don't always live up to the shows that inspired them. Fortunately, Buffy the Vampire Slayer is an exception.