The solid game mechanics and brilliant level designs make for a relatively good time, though the overall linear track that the game takes tends to drag the experience down a bit.

A good game, but it isn’t nearly as good as the original Deus Ex. While I feel the changes that were made only improved the quality of the game, the overall drop in length, the incredibly stupid AI and the slight graphic downgrade really hurt it in the end.

It's an inventive creation that basks in some of the finest voice acting available, an incredible amount of visual pizzazz, and an incredible mixture of gameplay.

Easily one of the finest examples of what GBA to GCN connectivity can do… not only is the gaming experience incredibly unique, but the action within the game is fun and exciting.

Most of the problems seem like a series of bad choices, as if decisions were being made because they weren’t sure how to do it better.

The channels may not be exciting, but in a child’s eyes, they will be quite entrancing.

It quite simply didn’t surpass the original in the place it should have: length.

While the presentation is poor, the extras suck beyond measure and some of the games are lackluster additions to the collection, the overall value is quite high.

One of those titles that simply straddles the fence, basking in an overall sense of mediocrity with some flashes of visual brilliance.

A fantastic addition to the DDR series and the additional modes are simply icing on the cake.

The controls are a bit unusual and take a bit of getting used to, the storyline is a bit on the dull side and the graphics are really, really dated and should be reconsidered at this point. However, the gameplay is still rock solid.

I don't doubt that the violence used in this game is used at least particularly for shock value – but what happens when batting someone’s head off becomes boring? Will Manhunt 2 feature the ability to rape a victim – will some other game in the immediate future? It’s a fair question.

I won’t deny that this game is the veritable oddball in the Final Fantasy family – the guy at the table with numerous facial tattoos and body piercings – with the rest of his family being straight laced and true to the expectations of society – but that is why I enjoyed it so much.

The controls are dead on, the visuals are simply dazzling, the music and sound is terrific and the game modes are plentiful and exciting.

I was immediately enamored with the title from the start and simply found myself mesmerized by its overall brilliance.

It's not hard to fall in love with the gameplay, as it is solid and as instinctive as you can get... nor is it difficult to become enamored with the overall style of the game.

The action is fast, the writing is witty and the bunny can whoop ass.

Underground is not perfect – but for a game with such a fairly short development cycle it certainly does put on a fantastic show.

Sure, there is a lot of redundancy, but as I said earlier, everything you do within the game will pay off in the end. Make that old man proud and make that farm into one of the best!

The presentation is charming, the writing is witty, the control is well implemented, and the game is simply a lot of fun.

Incredibly fun and will provide you with about twenty hours worth of gaming. However, Cima does come to an end and once it’s done, it’s done.

The single player mode is a joke, in terms of difficulty and while it was fun at first, the simple fact that you will have no difficulty winning later races makes the game boring.

Though the graphics leave a bit to be desired, the soundtrack is dull beyond belief and the menu systems are a bit difficult to simply pick up and play, the overall game mechanics are rock solid and the advancements made to the series are incredible and well thought out.

With new stages, enemies and some interesting modes of gameplay, it is definitely a title that fans of the series will want to pick up. Sadly, the game length is really, really short.

The incredible amount of depth within the game is superb, the graphics are simply inspiring, the sound effets and vocal talent is quite notable and the game mechanics themselves are solid as a rock.

Not only is it not a fun game, every other aspect of it is just as cheap and disheartening.

Even though the game seems to lack much in the way of innovation, it makes up for it by giving players more of what they want… bigger levels, wicked weaponry and more badass enemies to slaughter. They’ve also tweaked the controls and upgraded the overall look of the game.

Does what it needs to do to get the job done… but it doesn’t put in any overtime.

Characters can not be customized, the battle interface and tactics grow increasingly repetitive and the music and sound are less than par for the course.

The game is fun, there is no doubt in my mind about that, but the limitations simply drag it from being a great game to being an ok game.

What begins as a fun and exciting journey though the lives of Kain and Raziel becomes an uninspired and rather repetitive adventure.

A competent game – definitely noticeably short of perfection, but nonetheless playable.

Some decent voice acting would have added just that much more to the feel and presentation of this title – so I was disappointed when I realized it was just going to be a text delivery system for the story.

Another solid game from Nintendo – it features a few new tweaks on the old formula but it’s more or less the same game with new boards, new mini-games and a few new characters.

It certainly isn’t a perfect peripheral, since the unit needs ample lighting in order to work well, but it does provide countless hours of entertainment.

While I feel that Return of the King doesn’t offer as many new features as those found in the "Two Towers," the features that it does add are quite impressive and work well.

If you don't own a PS2 or you just never got around to playing these games now is the golden opportunity - deals simply don't come much sweeter.

While it lacks a lot of actual scenes from the new film (it uses more footage from the Two Towers and the Fellowship of the Ring with Gandalf doing voiceovers), it still tells the final part of the story and will spoil many facets of the film.

Featuring a beautiful storyline with many personable characters, a well written musical score and an incredible amount of exciting and variable gameplay, Fire Emblem is one of those few games that you must own.

I found the driving parts lacking and dull – the shooting wasn’t as refined as it could be, though it was a step above the driving elements.

The gameplay is quite good, with each turtle possessing his own style of gameplay, but the overall redundancy and ease that the game offers up is simply inexcusable.

The reality of the younger audience aspect is that it isn’t as deep as other EA sporting games and therefore the lasting appeal will drop significantly for older gamers.

Though the game still falters a little bit with spelling acceptance and variations, the overall additions that have been made are solid and easily make the game a lot of fun to play.

Some may be put off by the fact that you have to control two characters within the realm of the game, but I found it to provide an interesting challenge which only made the puzzles and the overall game that much more pleasurable.

One of the best strategy RPGs I’ve had the opportunity to play.

Simply one of the best tennis games on the market. While it lacks a decent online doubles mode, the game still manages to provide an unbelievably fun arena in which players can engage in online play.

If Neversoft is doing what I hope they're doing, and that is using THUG as a bridge towards a lot of fully realized ideas then Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 6 is going to be damn awesome.

Those who stick with the clunky interface and difficult scripting options will be able to pull off some truly incredible pieces of work.

One of the most enjoyable breaks from traditional gaming to date. The possibilities are endless, the amusement factor is high, and the gameplay is quite easy to learn.

The camera is a bit odd and the fact that almost all of the RPG elements have been removed may turn some people off, but the fact remains that Lament of Innocence is a fantastic classically inspired game that both hardcore fans of the series and action/platform gamers can enjoy.

Sadly, the two player mode takes a really hard hit in the end, as the split screen view offers up a very difficult view of the action; but if you have an iLink cable and an extra TV and PS2, the game can be a lot of fun.

While lacking any truly new updates in graphics and sound, makes full use of the e-Reader, only adding to the overall potential that the game has to offer. It’s perhaps the first game to actually use the peripheral in any truly rewarding sense.

The incredible controls, stunning graphics, and beautiful soundtrack simply make Crimson Skies one of those rare games that never waver in its presentation, giving gamers an experience that can truly be appreciated on every level.

First of all, the overall length of the game is quite low and the fact that you can’t really die doesn’t help in this respect. Secondly, the action within the game is unbelievably redundant.

Though the game mechanics are sound, the simply repetitious nature of the game makes it a chore to play through.

I honestly had some doubts, as "one mountain" sounds a little shallow or limiting – but it wound up working out fantastically - ironically offering the most variety of the trilogy.

Those looking for a good old fashioned beat ‘em up, with a slightly new twist, would do well to check out this game.

The entire experience, to me, felt like I was playing through the tutorial – for the second time. However, children ten and under could learn to love the relaxed, fairly undemanding, nature of Tak.

While the vehicle missions are simply an incredible experience, the on-foot platform missions leave quite a lot to be desired.

The simple lack of camera control during 3D levels, the rather unimaginative level designs, the sometimes annoying lock-on system (that Axl uses) are all factors in the game that simply drag it down.

I have to be honest with you – this is what you own a PlayStation 2 for.

I’ve had fortune cookies that have told better tales and I’ve had better gameplay experiences with a yoyo.

To date, the Zero series has really become the gem in the series, with its incredibly fun gameplay, immersive backgrounds and storyline, and a hero who, in my opinion, is a lot cooler than Mega Man.

Anyone from 5 years of age to 95 years of age can pick up a controller and compete for first place. That's the beauty of it, the incredible universal appeal that it offers.

While not reaching the absolute moronic bliss of the 8-Bit and 16-Bit era movie cash-ins, this does feel like a trek back to the good old days of movie-based video games.

The hardest part about reviewing this game is that it is so fundamentally awful it is hard not to want to give it the lowest score possible.

I certainly had fun playing it, while it wasn’t particularly deep, sometimes that is exactly what a person is in the mood for – and it isn’t shallow either.

It might be a little slow to start, it does have its odd quirks, and it isn’t perfect – but it really is a very good game and it is being ignored because people either assume it is bad or they don’t know anything about the franchise.

The game mechanics are solid and innovative, leaving you with many inventive ways in which to scrap with your foe. The graphics are simply phenomenal, creating a look and feel that teeters more towards art than simply backgrounds and characters.

The game’s storyline and Demon collecting aspect more than make up for these SNES shortcomings, providing gamers with an entertaining, albeit dark RPG.

I played it for a long time and I never really got used to some of the control issues - not that they make the game un-playable, obviously, far from it - they're just nagging.

Many won’t be as patient for this game’s bland and sometimes punishing mechanics as I am.

With the exclusion of an online mode the game suffers another hit – as the online mode was reportedly and understandably one of Auto Modellista redeeming qualities.

To be fair, the game is essentially DDRMAX with slightly better graphics and new songs. I would have preferred it if the new graphics and songs were an add on disc… as nothing is really added to the game to differentiate it.

I still feel that the game itself is aimed at more casual gamers, with puzzles simply oozing with simplicity and a linear storyline that is impossible to deviate from, but the overall picture is far greater than this simple summation.

The camera is poor, which drives the value of the title right down the tubes, the graphics are of Dreamcast quality, the sound and music is simply appalling and the gameplay is skittish at best.

With spot on control and more courses than you could have hoped for, fantastic options and great presentation purchasing this game is a “no brainer” for anyone with a love for video game golf.

It doesn’t have the magic that the old Mario games did; it doesn’t capture the fun and excitement found in Sonic the Hedgehog. It doesn’t have the same elements that create that euphoric rush that screams nostalgia in the hearts of a generation of older gamers.

While the graphics seems to be a baby step back, the camera, which can zoom in and out, makes up for it. The gameplay is incredible, the musical score is impressive and the controls are fantastic.

Does an excellent job of representing the sport that it is supposed to replicate – the trouble doesn’t really lie in EA – it stems from a sport that is shallow - painfully repetitive to watch and even more so when you’re playing.

Though there are issues with the camera and some slight graphical hiccups, the easy control, extremely fun missions and number of unlockable goodies simply make this title a game that people need to have.

A game that reeks of potential, but winds up being extraordinarily dull and uninventive. The game mechanics, while solid, are boring and overly simplistic, the graphics are old, and the sound is simply dated and awful.

While the controls and game mechanics are completely sound and the overall game itself is pretty fun, the act of having to sit outside on a hot day with a GBA and a thermos of water is not my personal idea of fun.

Though there are issues with the camera and some slight graphical hiccups, the easy control, extremely fun missions and number of unlockable goodies simply make this title a game that people need to have.

While the game doesn’t offer a lot in the ways of bonus features it does offer a nice amount of images to unlock – a small reward for playing through the game.

A fine mix of adventure, puzzle and mini-games that all end up falling into place gracefully.

The fact is, since you never get to control the camera angles, every time you pass a certain spot in the game you are viewing it from a different angle. What I am getting at is, you never get any sense of where you are in any given area because you’re always given a different angle to view it from.

The biggest turn off is that the game is just way too repetitive, but questionable controls are also an issue.

While I did enjoy Outbreak I can’t get over the fact that the whole production seems completely padded out. There isn’t any real purpose for the story being split into four separate chapters, it ultimately feels like they just took a large game and split it into quarters to make more money.

Visually dull, painfully boring and completely short of Capcom's usual high standards.

Fails to live up to its Playstation counter-part, though only by a smidgen. With a compelling storyline, incredibly deep customizing system, superb graphics and grand musical score, FFTA is a game worth picking up… if you are a fan of strategy RPGs.

While the game is still great and a lot of fun to get through, the lack of new features (especially in light of the upcoming expansion), and the odd addition of slowdown, really turned me off.

This is perhaps the first and only Disney sports title to impress me in the least. As an avid fan of Tony Hawk, I found the game to be incredibly fun and very easy to get into and enjoy.

While I found the in-battle graphics to be a bit bland and the musical score a tad bit dull, the gameplay is solid.

Destined to become a cult favorite, which will most likely sell for a billion dollars on eBay one day, Bombastic is a puzzle gamers dream come true.

The controls for the PS2 version are nothing short of perfect, but the slightly reduced graphics and occasional framerate issues drop it down a notch.

Crafted like a fine work of art, Otogi is a finely tuned title that never releases you from its grip. Though some may find it repetitive, the challenge of keeping yourself alive from level to level is simply exciting and fun.

A masterpiece. While perhaps a bit too akin to its Dreamcast precursor, Soul Calibur II retains the elements that made the first one so fantastic.