This game whips "Sydney 2000" for overall fun, graphics, and playability, and "Virtua Athlete 2000" in depth.

For those unfamiliar with the title, this is a chance to check out one of the better console games ever made, warts and all.

Possibly the best and biggest RPG you'll ever play.

Perhaps the best modern tank simulator on the market.

A supremely well-crafted port of the popular coin-op racer that sets a lofty new standard for fidelity and realism in console driving games.

If, however, you want to move beyond the limitations of the original, or are simply interested in an action driving game that will remain compelling for months to come, Midtown Madness 2 will most likely not shift your gears.

The levels are well designed, and the game's weapons are damn cool and pack a real punch.

The best skateboarding game ever and one of the greatest PlayStation games of all time.

It's pretty damn cruddy.

Too difficult for all but the most dedicated creators, and even they may find themselves frustrated by the program's constraints.

Featuring an all-new game engine to complement its fully licensed collection of Winston Cup drivers and tracks, NASCAR 2001 is a very slick and entertaining new addition to the series.

A must for fans of arcade-style dogfighting -- provided they learn their way around the bugs and download a critical patch.

Paradigm has done an excellent job of re-creating a cartoon universe with colorful characters, hilarious animation, and eye-popping visuals that are fun for all ages.

A wickedly fun game despite some of its visual shortcomings, offering the right mix of killer BMX gameplay with X-Games attitude.

If you're looking for an over-the-top football title with some massive mayhem, go play "NFL Blitz 2000" instead. Leave this one on the shelf.

While it's certainly not a revolutionary offering, NFL Blitz 2001 contains a nice variety of gameplay modes and exhaustive editing features that should keep fans of frenetic arcade football happy.

A slovenly title that drowns in its own inferiority.

More of the same NFL Blitz antics you know and love, but a shamefully sparse set of upgrades steals its thunder.

You can tell from the beginning that this game is a visual feast: the graphics are gorgeous, and combat is a blast to watch.

It goes where no Trek game has gone before -- and it should stay there!

The added improvements, like the new wings, will ensure gaming pleasure for months to come.

While NFL 2K1's gameplay and presentation are stellar, it's the advent of network play that will really set the game apart from anything else on the market.

Unfortunately, the experience isn't very exciting -- although the table variations may may spice up the game, they only add novelty value.

Easily the best in the series and one of the best first-person shooters on the system.

If you're looking for a strong upgrade to NHL FaceOff 2000, you won't find it here.

There could be a bit more variety to the sound clips, but it doesn't matter much--after the fourth or fifth time you hear "Pi-ka-chu!" you'll be pushed to the brink of madness anyway.

An Olympics-licensed title that could have been great is marred by a shoddy control setup and lack of production.

Even with its twitchy control and funky camera angles, it's a top-notch action/adventure worthy of the moniker. Excelsior!

This lame first-person shooter with no visual or visceral delights is an insult to the brand name that is Resident Evil.

Insanely unoriginal environments and play options steal the horsepower from this all-terrain racer.

UFC doesn't KO the rest of the Dreamcast's brawling lineup as the best title on the system, but its solid fighting-game engine and distinct mixture of realistic fighting styles and brutal moves make it one fun, tough customer.

It may be a "Gran Turismo" clone, but it's still as stunning and immersive a driving experience as you're ever going to find on the Dreamcast

Aside from the fact that Invasion feels less like a Star Trek title than it does a "Colony Wars" update, it delivers the goods for a shooter: fast, furious, and addictive action.

Lifelike tennis action with whimsical Mario Bros.-style flair that's insanely addictive and provides more fun than you could possibly imagine.

This year's game has excellent graphics, a great frame rate, fluid gameplay, and plenty of new features.

Hard-core fans will love how the new features affect long-term gameplay, and casual players will find some of the more outrageous scenarios quite amusing.

A solid combat flight sim that rivals many PC games for challenge and realism.

If you consider yourself even a casual gamer, don't be enticed by the pretty box: tap the buttons in your mind and run far, far away.

This expansion's additions prove that more is indeed better, but the balancing issues are troubling.

At this price and with these features, "Microsoft Golf 2001 Edition" cannot be ignored.

Even with its flaws, "GP3" is the pinnacle of contemporary Formula 1 simulations.

There's some fun to be had with the game, and if you're looking for updated rosters and stats this is a must-buy, but don't expect anything revolutionary.

This is the worst football game on the Nintendo 64 since last year's version.

Why settle for crap like this when the excellent NFL 2K1 is available? Avoid this one like the plague.

The brilliant thing is that with everything happening on screen with four players, the action still remains fluid at 60 frames per second.

The most impressive interactive gridiron PlayStation sensations to date.

It'd take a miracle to thaw this one out.

A great story-driven game that takes elements of several genres to create a worthwhile experience.

The undersea environment it uses is appealing and fun to explore, especially since the open maps of the game facilitate fairly nonlinear exploration.

A textbook-example survival-horror adventure that goes straight for the jugular.

The Bowl selection in GameBreaker is nowhere near as authentic as it is in EA Sports' title (which means no Orange, Fiesta, or Sugar Bowls), you won't find the official BCS ranking poll, and you won't find a situation creator.

A breath of fresh air on the PlayStation that has the total package of graphics, gameplay, and an arsenal of incredible weapons.

From the incredible story line to the combat system to the great visuals to the overall feel of the game, players will get the sense of how much of an impact a game like this can have.

A beautiful game that comes close to "classic" status, but doesn't quite deliver.

A truly new gameplaying experience that is worth checking out.

Poor control, unrealistic action, boring gameplay.

While its predecessor broke new ground in the stealth-action arena, "Tenchu 2" hasn't improved much over the original, and has even taken a step back in some areas.

Quite possibly the best action-adventure game you're going to play this year.

There is nothing here you haven't seen before.

Boring gameplay, mediocre graphics, and an overall air of low quality make JMS 2000 a racing game that's stuck in the dirt.

Offers solid arcade gameplay, but it lacks the depth of the made-for-console wrestling games.

A better-than-average RTS game with some compelling elements, marred by multiplayer game balance issues and a sometimes dull single-player game.

Even though the developer left out a training module and the CD duplicator unintentionally omitted the game's audio tracks, "Comanche Versus Hokum" is nevertheless a worthy addition to any flight enthusiast's library of chopper simulations.

The latest in button-mashing, a genre that lost its excitement eons ago.

With unwieldy gameplay and a variety of bugs, "Dogs of War" isn't worthy of being in the same genre as "Ground Control."

A solid retro title -- it's over quickly, and the graphics are rough, but the gameplay triumphs.

Enough playability, weirdness, gameplay variety, and levels to make it worth a look if you want something that won't break your bank.

A straight-up old-school space shooter dressed to kill.

You don't have to be a pre-teen or Chip 'n Dale groupie to enjoy "Magical Racing Tour," but it sure does help.

An imperfect FPS that is too much Psycho Circus, not enough KISS.

With its engaging mix of humor, excellent graphics, and superior multiplayer mode, this is one "Army Men" game that's worth checking out.

By far the weakest of the Sega Sports lineup.

Limited single-player capabilities; clunky interface; online registration costs $10; acquiring additional playing pieces can become an expensive proposition, especially for younger players.

A terrible fishing game that sinks right to the bottom of the pond.

"Fighter Destiny 2" is not a total crime against humanity, but it's pretty close, and given the fact that it plays almost exactly the same as the dusty original, there can be no doubt that the fighting throne certainly doesn't go to this pretender.

A surprisingly solid game lies underneath the cute veneer, offering tight control and solid game design.

A thoroughly entertaining and addictive tennis title that also doubles as a poster child for high-res Dreamcast graphics.

A great addition to Impressions' city-building series,"Cleopatra" is a must-have for Pharaoh freaks.

A solid but not super fighter featuring impressive graphics that's perfect for X-Men fans.

If you have the patience to endure the somewhat slow opening and outdated graphics, you will be rewarded with an intriguing gaming experience.

Excellent game with new features that breathe life into the genre.

A squad-level shooter that's easier to get into than "Rainbow Six" and tons more fun.

Pretty and promising, "F1 World Grand Prix" stands as a good middle ground between arcade and simulation open-wheeled racing.

A solid if unassuming 3D real-time strategy that will score well with "Dark Reign" and multiplayer fans.

With subpar efforts such as this, it's painfully clear the series needs either to end or evolve.

Although the actual car models are quite nice, the N64's infamous fog--which makes for about 10 feet of visibility, even in sunny conditions--and the blurry, washed-out textures undermine the game's few good points.

Marred by a dodgy interface, "Toy Story 2" nonetheless knows how to flex its might like a championship weightlifter.

The game is a kick, finally letting players fully exploit the upper end of the AD&D goodie bag, including cool spells and magic items.

Showcasing incredible gameplay, fabulous animations and an unthinkable amount of playable characters, Marvel vs. Capcom 2 shows us why it's a good time to be a Dreamcast owner.

A great game, but not the revolution in gaming that we were expecting.

Simple, enemy-inhaling fun that's accessible but won't hold your attention for very long.

Oftentimes brilliant, sometimes frustrating, and always riveting, "Deus Ex" could be game-of-the-year material if not for its many glaring flaws.

A grand illustration of a space shooter/space sim hybrid, yet is incessantly hindered by inherent shortcomings and idiosyncrasies.

Great Street Fighter game, but only for purists.

As is the case with any good simulation, there are lots of details for the golf fan to tinker with.

Oddly enjoyable for a few hours, but the fun runs out quicker than your AA guns' ammo.

DreamCatcher's game basically consists of one man leisurely fumbling through a series of Myst-like tasks while Dracula hangs out on the sidelines.

A vivid and compelling portrayal of feudal warfare in the age of the samurai.