But believe it or not, I had a problem with GC’s controller. [Feb 2002, p.87]

The levels are eerily familiar to the Nintendo 64 game. [Nov 2001, p.116]

If you can overlook the strange nature of this title, the gameplay is brilliant and up to par with Miyamoto's best. [Nov 2001, p.114]

The AI in this title is some of the worst I’ve ever seen. [Feb 2002, p.87]

For a game that's been billed as a modest little action game, that's a hell of a lot of replay value. [Nov 2001, p.116]

Never in my wildest dreams did I ever think Midway could create a game that competes on EA’s level, yet Hitz does it. [Feb 2002, p.87]

For the very young, or serious Harry Potter collectors only. [Jan 2002, p.88]

The Gamespeak and platforming elements that were so fun in 1997 are now tedious. [Dec 2001, p.101]

Although the vehicle models are still the best in the biz, I was expecting more from an Xbox game. [Nov 2001, p.121]

Its graphical prowess is truly unprecedented, lighting up the screen with a flurry of chaotic effects that can best be described as glorious. The sheer depth of gameplay, and the countless innovations within it, are equally impressive. [Nov 2001, p.118]

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]