With any luck, this game is only the beginning of a rich, rewarding series. [Jan 2005, p.96]

Easily the best new adventure game in years, though it loses some steam after its outstanding first act. [Oct 2002, p.112]

Empire Earth II builds upon many of its predecessor's strengths to deliver a sprawling RTS conquest game that is still remarkably user-friendly.

A worthy expansion. [Apr 2002, p.95]

Even with the completely new engine, the core RCT formula remains intact and as strong as ever. [Feb 2005, p.88]

The undisputed heavyweight champion of boxing sims...Title Bout has a phenomenal database of more than 3,600 boxers rated in 39 categories. [May 2004, p.92]

Shadowbane has jolted much-needed new life into the massively multiplayer genre - a genre that was showing every sign of being drowned in a flood of derivative games. It's a brave attempt at something new, and it succeeds. [July 2003, p.70]

Like a good meatloaf, it expertly scratches that comfort food itch, leaving you well-satisfied until the craving hits you again, months later - just in time for the inevitable expansion. [Jan 2005, p.94]

Offers exhilarating combat in a fantastic setting. [Feb 2003, p.85]

The intended audience will eat it up. [June 2002, p.91]

We’re lucky enough to be blessed with two Kohan games in one calendar year that both deliver some of the best RTS action we’ve seen in a while. [Feb 2002, p.102]

Perhaps the best part of living the life of a celebrity is the luxuries--spa treatments, sushi dinners, and a butler await you in Superstar. [Aug 2003, p.87]

A decent RTS that makes great use of a movie license. [Feb 2005, p.90]

It distinguishes itself from the pack by its visual effects, excellent physics, and a longing backward glance at vintage cars. [Apr 2002, p.106]

The new focus on transportation adds substantially to an already excellent game experience.

Great teamplay tactics, but the PC version drew the short straw.

The most remarkable aspect of Disciples II is how carefully all of the units have been balanced. [May 2002, p.82]

Provides some new and unique features that bridge the gap between the fanatical, hardcore sim racer and the casual gamer. [June 2002, p.82]

Bad A.I. and no realism, but who cares? The nonstop rat-a-tat-tat of automatic weapons in hostile environments gives Team Sabre its charm. [Apr 2004, p.91]

A beautiful RTS with solid single- and multiplayer gameplay. What more can you ask for? [Oct 2004, p.76]

The newly redone character models are quite detailed, and the sound, with whizzing bullets and explosions adding real tension, is fantastic. [Aug 2003, p.76]

A little rough around the edges, but if you like a challenge, you'll love it. [Nov 2004, p.76]

It believably simulates the pro game, and for a text game, that's the most important thing. [June 2004, p.81]

Despite the amount of stuff to do, JPOG isn't particularly deep. [June 2003, p.100]

It has a depth few games of this genre can match. Fewer still can equal the level of micromanagement. [Feb 2002, p.92]

Controls are fuzzy, and the overforgiving targeting, combined with weak enemy A.I., makes it nearly impossible to miss. The game is also extremely easy. [Feb 2006, p.81]

The visual treat that is the hyperdrive effect becomes painfully boring by the time you've crossed your hundredth navigation marker. [Feb 2003, p.72]

The A.I. remains pretty predictable, so most of the single-player challenge is due to the A.I.'s larger armies. Worst of all, there's no PBEM. With battles lasting for hours, multiplayer games are just too difficult to coordinate and play.