Perhaps the coolest part of WarioWare is that it has lots of nods to Nintendo history. There are minigames based on classic Nintendo games, like The Legend of Zelda (touch the fairies to rescue them) and Metroid (pull alien critters off of Samus), and many more.

It does have some issues, like the damage modeling, that keep it from being the ultimate hardcore simulation, but as a challenging arcade game this one certainly deserves a test drive.

Doom may be looking a mite long in the tooth in terms of the larger world of first-person games, but for a GBA title it's one Hell of a ride.

Keith David provides the voice of the leader of the Saints, and that guy has such an awesome voice he could make reading off his grocery list sound cool.

The biggest drawback I found with the game in general was not being able to adequately distinguish other players from the background.

The Jedi Starfighter is quick, but only has lasers. But...you can use the Force against enemy ships. Without a doubt, this is the big draw, and it's way cool.

While some of the changes might be puzzling, they don't do any serious damage.

The pace seems faster than last year's version, which is definitely a good thing. Playing multiplayer is a lot more fun because of it.

Asheron’s Call is full of successes and problems and provides a game world that provides both excitement and frustration.

Despite the light hearted brushstrokes throughout Brave Fencer Musashi, this disc houses one of the richest and most satisfying videogames I've ever enjoyed.

A fun and original game, but I wish they cut back on the difficulty level.

Combining solid game play, stellar physics, and some of the most vibrant graphics available on the PC, Age of Empires III is the alpha male of the RTS pack.

This game is different, has a great style, and will give your brain a workout. If you like mystery novels or courtroom dramas, you gotta take this case.

Let’s trim it down to a single conclusion: if you like RPGs, get this game. Right now.

If you've got a top end PC I'd still say the PC version is the best choice, but the Xbox version is still well worth owning.

The excellent castle management and siege combat is tarnished by the cumbersome interface and mediocre real-time combat.

Puzzle games generally come in two flavors, crappy Tetris rip-offs and intelligent Tetris rip-offs. I'm happy to report that other than the fact that Wetrix has shapes that fall from the sky, the gameplay is completely and refreshingly original.

It definitely has a strong boardgame feel, although it's not as hands-on as the popular "crayola rail" games, nor as addictive as the recently released "Monopoly Tycoon."

One of the best-looking GBA games to come along in some time, and definitely a great addition to the legacy of both Mario and Donkey Kong.

For strictly pedal to the metal action that requires leaving your brain in park, Extreme G3 is a blazingly fast and fun ride.

No doubt, the batting mechanics are complex and the franchise mode a bit hard to get a handle on, but this is console baseball at its best.

Use of the Unreal engine brings alien worlds and starship interiors to glorious life in stunning detail and colour.

Earth not only plays great, it respects the feel of history and advancement, and by its very nature makes the player respect it too.

Parasite Eve straddles a number of divides. It is and it is not a cinematic experience. It is and it is not anime. It is and it is not set in a fantastical world. The developers seemed to want to break out of the genre but to lack the courage to really take the last step.

The GameCube engine is used well to convey the feeling of playing within a cartoon world and the play balance is just right for young and old players alike.

Judged as a whole, hardcore audiences could certainly do much better.

It's nice to see that Midway has really listened to video game fans in the development of Mortal Kombat: Deception. The game is a considerable improvement over "Deadly Alliance."

While the gameplay and situations in Deus Ex are immersive, the story execution is not.

The graphics in this game are awe-inspiring, breathtaking, and at times you might find yourself ducking to avoid a punch from the onscreen opponent you're trying to defeat.

I don't listen to rap music and I know very little about it, but I am enthralled by this game's easy control; wild over-the-top moves; and enjoyable story mode.

A textbook example to other console developers on how to write videogame prose.

I am absolutely thrilled with this game and already I can’t wait to see where Red Storm takes it next.

The wormhole/supply line/multiple fronts idea is a great one, and I’d love to see it taken further.

Despite a few flaws, this is probably the best adventure game on the market today: a brilliantly plotted story with good characters, tough puzzles, and a 3D interface.

The Second Story, with it’s excellent skill system, item creation and complicated character relationships, takes two steps forward in RPG gaming. Unfortunately, it takes one of those steps back by being mired in some old and tired RPG conventions and by lack of documentation.

The Ecks vs. Sever FPS engine is the best we've seen on the GBA so far, but it's still firmly rooted in the pre-Quake era of shooters. Arguably it's more advanced than any games of that era, although it's not as long or as involved as say, "Duke Nukem 3D."

While the game may not boast the gilded depth and scope of Zelda or the originative spark of Mario, Jet Force Gemini has stolen its way into my heart and become my favorite game on the Nintendo 64.

There are hidden cheats and costumes, and plenty to keep you busy, and the joy of the combat, the good intermixture of stealth and tactics, and the sheer style with which The Mark of Kri is delivered make it a true classic.

The deciding factor of this game has to be how often you have friends over to participate in the battle modes. If you have chums over all the time, put this one in the must-buy category, otherwise Bomberman Online is still worth a rental or two.

It is better than "FFVII" and "FFVIII." In fact, it may be the best PlayStation RPG out there.

Even the new additions to the franchise lack enough depth to warrant picking this up if you already own "Here Comes The Pain."

[Its] frantic, hard-as-heck action has apparently fused those vital language-center synapses, so fongoo, this review's just gonna peter out because your reviewer's brain is fried.

Beautiful, fun, and very easy for anyone to pick up and play.

I have two minor complaints--Stitch can't fire when crouched, which would make the game a lot easier. That's my second beef--as shooters go it's pretty challenging.

A great game if you are a fan of the WW2 genre and a previous fan of the DOD series, but if not, you might find greater value in another WW2 title.

For fans of shooter games in general, Battlefront is a chance to apply some military strategy to epic scale intergalactic combat. And for Star Wars fans, the game finally gives them a chance to experience firsthand some of the best battles in the Star Wars saga.

A silky smooth wonder. The absolute freedom that can be yours in this game is unprecedented. With a large screen television and proper stereo amplification, Pilot Wings 64 truly takes us where no console game has ever gone before.

In the good, but not great category, NHL 2K2's artificial intelligence provides moments of excellence, tempered with moments of sheer stupidity.

In any full 3D combat game, targeting can sometimes be a difficulty, and in War of the Monsters, that manifests as an irritating inability to switch cleanly between targets.

The sound in Robin Hood is also excellent. The music is fitting and I love the way the soldiers taunt, "Why that doesn't hurt at all" when you strike them ineffectually.

Racing along bumpy gravel or icy roads at breakneck speeds is a great thrill, despite some unrealistic collision mechanics.

This excellent, visceral shooter is just the tiniest bit on the short side, but remember what the man said: In a New York Minute, everything can change.

Raven's attempt to infuse different styles of gameplay into SoF2 come off looking like they were stuck on at the last minute with Elmer's Glue.

The game is beautiful and offers plenty of platform gaming excitement that wouldn’t be possible on the PS2 or even the GameCube.

While some details such as heat management and precise targeting have been glossed over a mite heavily for BattleTech fans' tastes, overall Mech Commander 2 bestows a new lease on life upon the esteemed franchise.

Chess can be intimidating for some people, and the makers of Chessmaster 8000 make it easy for everyone to enjoy the game.

Those who want more than a clone will be disappointed, those just looking for a good game will be pleasantly rewarded.

[Its] combination of great racing, beautiful graphics, and fun multiplayer make it one of the best racing simulations on the market.

Almost identical to the Dreamcast version. Like a 98% clone identical.

Nice single-player game progression, though, and a welcome transfusion of RTS gaming's life-blood.

Depending on your gaming tastes and how much you played Wave Race 64, you will either love this game or think it is nothing more than a technology demo that showcases the graphical prowess of the GameCube and offers nothing that gamers haven't played before.

An excellently designed game, fun enough to take your mind off all the gun-toting soldiers at the airport while you wait for your flight.

Not since the original "Gauntlet" has mindless mayhem with friends been such a source of joy.

The new Skill Stick system is the reason to play the game.

It is one of the “must have” launch titles. You won’t be disappointed.

Problems aside, the game is still a joy to behold.

Kohan is one of the few that not only mixes resource management and solid tactical play, but a couple of turn-based wargaming conventions to boot.

It is a breath of fresh air for football fans that enjoy Madden, but are looking for something more innovative and different...[It's] better than "Madden NFL 2002" on the Xbox!

This is not the fighting game for the young nor the squeamish, but it is a truly excellent fighting game. Mortal Kombat is back in the ring.

Kudos to developer Treyarch for creating a seamless interface by which players can control a gravity-defying character without any noticeable restrictions or limitations.

An excellent action game. Or is it strategy? Or perhaps action-strategy? Whatever it is, it is damn fun.

A challenging and original strategy game that is certainly welcome to those who GET strategy gaming.

It is a well-done game and is very addictive but everything is just too flat.

There is certainly no danger of Tekken fans, or fight-game fans in general being disappointed by the great, glossy, fast-paced brawler that Tekken 4 is.

The AI has always been one of the weakest elements in this series but this time around it has been tweaked a bit and these soldiers will now perform a little more realistically.

The combat system of Buffy the Vampire Slayer is just brilliant.

EA Sports continues to feel that this franchise mode is superfluous, and the ten-year franchise you can play in NHL 2003 is very rudimentary and poorly explained...[yet] you'll definitely have a lot of fun playing NHL 2003.

One of the best games released so far for Nintendo's 32-bit handheld.

Pretty good, though we should go ask the pitchers if they have any sandpaper or emery boards we can use to take off the noticeable rough edges.

Low-grade crap pretending to be a Nintendo star-studded event. Even though it appears to be a culmination of many fantastic Nintendo games, it simply isn’t even close to resembling anything remotely good.

While flight sim or "Pilotwings" fans will dig the emphasis on pure flight skill rather than on possessing an itchy trigger finger, they may still be put off by the drab visuals that would look more at home on the N64 than the PS2.

Playing through a slow-as-molasses round of Mario Party can be an excruciatingly tedious experience. Frankly, I just kept dozing off waiting for my turn.

If you are patient, willing to work on developing an online gaming community, and looking to play a well-designed, team-based first person shooter Global Operations is the perfect fit.

And oh my brothers, does the red, red krovvy flow real horrorshow under Tenchu's ultraviolence. That's A Clockwork Orange speak for "there's a lot of blood, too."

The first racing game that really <I>encourages</I> you to get your ya-yas out.

A fine mix of arcade hackin&#146; and halfway-serious golf sim.

This is quality adventure gaming at its best.

Prime rental territory; it's one of those games that will be adored by some and abhorred by others, with hardly any middle ground.

It's weird, wonderful, addictive and groovin'.

The fluid animations and in-depth gameplay will allow experienced and first time players to pick up the game and have fun.

A pleasant little trip.

Ridge Racer V is liable to give players flashbacks to the Commodore 64 days when you could start the game loading, go off and eat lunch, and then return to play the game.

There really aren't a lot of flaws that I can point out in this game, but I do wish that Blake had the ability to jump.

Despite the repetitive combat and other shortcomings, I found Wild Arms 3 to be pretty engrossing.

Expect well over 120 hours of play from this bundle, and the three main titles truly are worth your time.

While not the best first person shooter on the Xbox, Nightfire does an admirable job of capturing the essence of a Bond film and should please the majority of 007 fans.

As Samuel Johnson once said, &#147;He who has not played "Midtown Madness" will find this game a treat indeed; others may be visited by an unsettling sense of d&#233;j&#224; vu.&#148; And that&#146;s also a direct quote. I think.

The in-game menus are terribly slow to load, f&#146;rinstance, and the era-specific theme music in Evolution mode will quickly drive you over the edge.