Same crap, different console. [Dec 2001, p.109]

Pulling off tricks is frustrating at first, and boring and simplistic once you get the hang of it. [Dec 2001, p.109]

Anyone with a taste for action sports will love getting sick with this game. [Feb 2002, p.87]

It's generic in just about every way, from cheesy dialogue to predictable enemies. [Dec 2001, p.95]

I think kids are going to find Tarzan Untamed cool enough, but due to its oft-frustrating difficulty, only the most determined will make any headway into the game. [Jan 2002, p.78]

Environments are uninspired, the dirt effects are dull, and tricks take too long to develop. [Jan 2002, p.83]

Can the Xbox controller handle THPS? The feeling is quite awkward at first, but after a few hours, you'll come to terms with the button configuration. It's like breaking in a new pair of shoes. [Nov 2001, p.120]

Shrek can burp and light his farts! Well, so can my old college roommates and I don't see you paying 50 bucks to hand out with them. [Jan 2002, p.86]

You don't have to look forward to next year. [Dec 2001, p.104]

Mindless fun. [Dec 2001, p.108]

I got the distinct impression during my time with this game that there was an arcade-like slant to how you progressed through different levels and unlocked items. [Dec 2001, p.100]

It didn't take long for disappointment to set in. [Dec 2001, p.109]

A masterpiece in both form and function. [Dec 2001, p.98]

I guess not being interested in the game's rules themselves is a basic qualm. [Jan 2002, p.87]

Only in Cel Damage does a guy with an axe beat out a gatling gun. [Dec 2001, p.101]

Compared to its PS2 counterpart, it's easy to see that the Xbox version is much sharper and smoother, but when it came to play, I will have to give the nod to the PS2 version. [Dec 2001, p.108]

If you've got a hankering for some good multiplayer fun or a mindless testosterone tirade, Hitz is your hook-up. [Jan 2002, p.87]

Being average isn't what anyone aspires to be. [Dec 2001, p.109]

Thunder absolutely screams on the Xbox with very short loading times and beautifully rendered environments. [Dec 2001, p.108]

The gameplay is just so generic that even the track designs couldn't save this title. [Jan 2002, p.83]

If you enjoy challenging games or simply enjoy getting your ass handed to you, Shaun Palmer is a dream come true. [Dec 2001, p.93]

GR does an incredible job of mimicking the movements and strategies of soldiers in the field, while simultaneously giving the player a feeling of complete tactical control. [Feb 2002, p.99]

With the lack of added features or graphical upgrades, it seems content to hang in the slow lane, while more ambitious PS2 projects pass it by. [Dec 2001, p.95]

Graphically, Agent Under Fire is amazing, leaving similar titles like "Red Faction" and "TimeSplitters" in the dust. [Jan 2002, p.77]

Its platforming-by-the-numbers approach is where it both stands and falls. [Feb 2002, p.100]

Every bit the masterpiece on GameCube that it was on Playstation 2. [Jan 2002, p.85]

The game is, for lack of a better term, tired. [Mar 2002, p.89]

Final Four gets a nonstop trip to Dumpsville. [Dec 2001, p.50]

The time-passage rate has always been much too high in all Sims releases, but it ends up being a big detractor in this offering. Aside from that, Hot Date is another solid release in this ever-growing franchise. [Jan 2002, p.95]

My main gripe comes from the game's seeming inability to provide consistent gameplay...the game's performance couldn't equal its scope. [Jan 2002, p.95]

From the attention to detail that went into the graphics to the sophistication of gameplay, Hideo Kojima and his team set out to create the perfect game, and the result is nothing short of this. [Dec 2001, p.84]

The game is still basically a 2D title with multiple horizontal planes. [Dec 2001, p.118]

Be warned - even on easy with max lives, this game is a challenge. [Dec 2001, p.118]

If only the gameplay was equal of the level designs and the graphics. [Dec 2001, p.105]

An uninspired nightmare that tarnishes the Star Wars name. [Dec 2001, p.115]

Apart from the controversial violence contained within, there's little of real value here. [Jan 2002, p.83]

It can still hang in terms of both looks and play, and the co-op mode was very innovative. [Dec 2001, p.91]

It's an honest-to-God new role-playing game, and I can safely say that Golden Sun rocks.[Jan 2002, p.96]

An arena fighter shallow enough to make "Ooga Booga" look like "Final Fantasy Tactics." [Nov 2001, p.123]

The new territory of the Game Boy Advance isn't too hospitable to our fiery friend. [Jan 2002, p.98]

I love the color edit and backgrounds, and the character list can't be beat. [Dec 2001, p.95]

More fun than watching the movie that inspired it. Of course, so is watching your inbred Uncle Eddie pick lint out of his navel. [Feb 2002, p.85]

The graphics may be dated, but it's still an amazing game. [Dec 2001, p.111]

A refreshing break from the norm. [Feb 2002, p.85]

The play is even more engrossing than before. [Dec 2001, p.92]

GameCube's Wave Race will receive the hype this holiday season, but Splashdown's sexy curves and what it can do with them are much more appealing to me. [Dec 2001, p.95]

FIFA still does soccer best, but there is room for improvement. [Dec 2001, p.93]

A complete game package that has been meticulously constructed to draw you in like a missile to an afterburner. [Nov 2001, p.102]

The outrageously bad load times keep the game from being average. [Jan 2002, p.81]

A solid driver, with good control and some decent graphics, but that's about it. [Jan 2002, p.80]

Quite engrossing. [Dec 2001, p.91]

The most intense experience by far comes from the Marine plotline...The subtle musical score, accompanied by extended periods of pulse-pounding suspense, are punctuated by frenzied moments of sheer terror as you fight to stay alive. [Jan 2002, p.92]

I'm sorry to say, four million Japanese can be wrong. [Nov 2001, p.122]

The courses are twisted and the mud splatters nice and thick. [Dec 2001, p.95]

A release finally worthy of the fans who have been waiting patiently for it. [Dec 2001, p.114]

It's still a blast to recklessly hurtle over the countryside, avoiding psychotic police and enemy factions. However, after a few hours you'll grow tired of the simple gameplay dynamic. [Dec 2001, p.94]

Although this game is seemingly benign in appearance, it quickly becomes window dressing for the text portion of your missions. [Jan 2002, p.94]

The most rewarding, playable, and addictive game on the Playstation 2. Just wait until you see who the hidden characters are! Skateboarding stalwarts rejoice! [Dec 2001, p.86]

The PSX version of Tony Hawk 3 has only proven to me that part 2 was such a monstrous release, not even its masters could defeat it. [Dec 2001, p.110]

For kids just getting into video games, it's a great place to start. [Nov 2001, p.123]

It's both rewarding and frustrating. [Feb 2002, p.100]

One of the most addictive things you can do that won't make various parts of your anatomy turn black and fall off. [Nov 2001, p.125]

The defense is excellent – players hunch down or take swipes at the ball. The alley-oop button is a beautiful thing. [Dec 2001, p.92]

Forget about hating the controller and you'll light 'em up. [Nov 2001, p.121]

Even with a handful of miniscule changes, Doom remains immensely entertaining. [Dec 2001, p.118]

The gameplay is fairly one-dimensional. [Feb 2002, p.100]

Every bit as impressive as anything in the EA Sports stable, and is required playing for anyone who loves sports games. [Jan 2002, p.90]

"NBA 2K1" was, in my opinion, the best basketball simulation ever made. That is, until I played this one. [Dec 2001, p.112]

It's an atrocity to play. [Nov 2001, p.98]

In the end it's all about the racing and nothing here is that compelling. [Dec 2001, p.93]

The game's pace is painfully slow, and like most puzzle games of this type, the payoff is far from satisfying. [Jan 2002, p.83]

The environments of Liberty City are stunning in scope and detail, dwarfing anything I've ever seen, and your choices are endless. [Dec 2001, p.87]

For those who eat, sleep, and live strategic defense design and implementation, Stronghold should be number one on your to-get list. [Jan 2002, p.94]

Fun for what it was worth, but I didn't have a problem walking away from it when the time came. [Dec 2001, p.117]

The gameplay is a tour de force that feeds off of your skills and unleashes hundreds of intense battles. The graphics, while somewhat disturbing, are beautifully designed, becoming transparent when Dante veers behind an object.

Doesn't have an original bone in his body, but I didin't seem to mind. [Jan 2002, p.98]

Xbox's NASCAR Thunder is better. [Dec 2001, p.93]

The difficulty wouldn't be so frustrating if you could quickly retry the mission, but the load times are unforgivably long. [Dec 2001, p.93]

A graphically impressive, inventive racing title that is somewhat diminished by slightly erratic control and lack of depth. [Nov 2001, p.108]

Fever doesn't quite equal NES' "Punch-Out." [Jan 2002, p.98]

Westwood shows us once again that it knows how to improve upon near perfection. [Dec 2001, p.116]

There are so many things to like about DAoC that it's hard not to find the game charming. [Jan 2002, p.93]

Through unresponsive controls, poorly designed worlds, and atrocious animations, it would seem this title was created with the specific purpose of torturing those who play. [Jan 2002, p.83]

The game is fun, but is ultimately held back by its non-responsive controls.

Definitely one of the game's strong points is that it gives you lots of options in the dialogue, so you really feel a part of the story. [Nov 2001, p.106]

The thrills don't last long, but they still place Time Crisis 2 at the top of the console gun game food chain, especially with the Guncon 2.

Not only does GGX not push the 2D fighter envelope, it doesn't even give it the slightest edge. [Dec 2001, p.93]

The young audience that this product is aimed at will find the odd control dynamic to be unduly frustrating. [Nov 2001, p.110]

The way Stormfront has chosen to apply the new rules of gameplay has essentially neutered the most exciting part of 3rd Edition. [Nov 2001, p.127]

I'm sure you'll find the gameplay to be quite interesting and thoroughly entertaining. [Nov 2001, p.123]

Catching fish is less fun than in "Sega Bass Fishing 2," even though managing the drag settings on your reel can be demanding. [Nov 2001, p.112]

When it came down to it, I began to wonder if all the info and options available to me made a difference in the outcome of the battles at all. Definitely play Kessen II to blow up guys with meteor showers; just don't expect to do everything with your new abilities.

Instead of the brain-bending adventure with scares and gore that I had so desperately hoped for, it turned out to be a sloppy, monotonous bore that nearly put me to sleep.

If you enjoy listening to the broadcast, NHL 2002's dual commentary is the best I've ever heard in the game. [Nov 2001, p.104]

Your quintessential bargain bin release. [Dec 2001, p.116]

Extras aside, Hitz plays amazingly well, with lots of fancy tricks and smack-talk-worthy checks. [Dec 2001, p.94]

One of the best remakes I've played in recent memory. [Nov 2001, p.106]

Effectively the Gran Turismo of the F1 video-game scene. [Nov 2001, p.108]