A good game, if not ground-breaking like the original. [Jan 2003, p.108]

I really enjoyed this game. The string of battle after battle can get a little tedious after a while, and the lack of any compelling story line keeps you from getting completely sucked into the game. But it's a great antidote for those who were disenchanted by "Magic." [Dec 2003, p.130]

The real bonus here is the campaign editor, which allows for the creation of linked campaigns. [Dec 2004, p.99]

Great for joystick jockeys who like their games tough and frantic. [Jan 2005, p.102]

Offers up the delight of "RollerCoaster Tycoon" with a historical bent and a sharp, colorful Asian edge. [Nov 2002, p.126]

Offers a great blend of combat and economic strategy. [Aug 2003, p.79]

Good game, but it's a warm glass of milk when you really wanted a shot of your favorite poison. [Dec 2003, p.128]

Just competent, not compelling. [Sept 2003, p.92]

I consider myself at least a competent player, but even on the lower difficulty levels I felt overmatched. [Dec 2002, p.130]

NHL 06's online features, combined with a great single-player dynasty mode, create a much more dynamic playing experience than 2005's. At last, offense takes center ice and defense moves from the blue line to the goal crease, where it belongs.

It balances an equal number of frustrating and appealing elements to create a love-it or hate-it experience. [Mar 2002, p.72]

It's a bit repetitive, and it should be about four times longer—an experienced prankster can finish it in a single afternoon. Other than that, this one is a keeper.

As it should be with an add-on pack, most are expert-level missions, but at least they start you out slowly. [August 2002, p.78]

A war game for casual gamers. [Jan 2005, p.88]

It has flaws, most notably unimpressive graphics and an agonizingly slow start, but it has everything that made "Privateer" great, and then some. [Mar 2002, p.84]

A definite improvement upon its predecessors and is loaded with playworthy features. The efforts to reach a wider audience are laudable; however, with the new features still in need of work, hardcore drivers should look elsewhere.

It's a maddeningly beautiful game filled with the tedium of being an observer more than a player. [Feb 2004, p.81]

A good game, but its convoluted interface, some minor bugs, and the lack of a detailed manual make it a tedious and frustrating game to learn for both old-school Europa fans and newbies alike. There are rewards to be had here—but you're going to need to put in some time to reap them.

An exciting mud-splattering ride, a comprehensive off-track world, and an approachable price point. [Jan 2003, p.126]

A seriously intended and well-made game and its heart is in the right place, but I got tired of it sooner than I expected. [May 2004, p.90]

The A.I. on both sides of the conflict is awesome; as the leader of the counter-terrorists, your A.I. pals will follow you and, in some cases, "take the point:" You can give them orders via the chat feature and they'll do things like camp on a bomb site or guard the bomb.

Exactly what you expect from a Total War expansion.

Delivers the best World War II real-time gaming experience to date. [Aug 2003, p.88]

Breaks no ground, but good old-school stuff with amazing graphics. [Jan 2005, p.100]

Call it a "StarCraft" homage, call it a "Starcraft" clone, Dark Planet is still a good, entertaining RTS. [June 2002, p.90]

Like the original ZT, the difficulty level involved in the gameplay is practically nonexistent. [Mar 2003, p.108]

You'd think jumping would be precisely tuned in a game about accuracy, but here, it feels like a crapshoot. [May 2004, p.85]

Fast-paced and graphically crisp, Space Interceptor is a good quick fix. It just gets old fast. [Feb 2005, p.88]