For the majority of gamers, it's too little too late. [Dec 2001, p.113]

The best QBC yet, and that fact still only scratches the surface of what this franchise could do. [Nov 2001, p.112]

There is no battery backup to save with, and $40 is pretty steep for another version of Tetris. [January 2002, p.98]

Even if I never played "NBA 2K1" or "NBA Live," I'd still know this game sucks. [Nov 2001, p.122]

It's so exacting in detail, the Marines are showing interest in using it as part of their training programs. [Nov 2001, p.126]

I found the gameplay became a bit stale after the first few runs. [Nov 2001, p.112]

I would seriously caution a rookie to cut his or her teeth on something a bit more forgiving, but the rest should feel free to jump in with both feet. [Nov 2001, p.128]

Though the menu system can be awkward at times, and the tutorials need smoothing over, this is an excellent offering for a rookie release. [Nov 2001, p.128]

As much fun as I had with Extreme G3, I have to give the slight nod to Kinetica in this issue's futuristic racer debate. [Nov 2001, p.110]

Madden is even deeper this year with the return of the Create-a-Team and the Two-Minute Drill, but that's not why my jock is still on the field. Tiburon could have merely made these additions, but it went the remaining nine yards to make a football game that is that much closer to perfection, if it hasn't already got there.

Fortress is basically a good idea that got a bit fouled in the execution. [Nov 2001, p.131]

Gives you plenty of targets, but no real reason to keep pulling the trigger. [Dec 2001, p.113]

These goodies, along with the title's speed, really gave me a sense of the college game. Whether you compare it to the pros or not, it's hard to ask for more.

Even though it drove me nuts, I couldn’t put it down. It’s not a must have, but it’s well worth a look.

It hasn't changed, and has made little effort to improve itself. [Dec 2001, p.111]

Absolutely horrible. It looks worse than Pam's new boyfriend, Kid Rock, after a bottle of Jack Daniel's. [Jan 2002, p.88]

Sure, the controls are clunky in comparison to the smooth moving Zone of the Enders, but as you know, it’s all about building your own dream machine and using it to blow the galaxy a new hole.

To say this is the poor man’s street racing game is quite an understatement.

The game is your basic shooter/platformer, but the innovation of having a hermaphroditic character that has to decide between stealing spirit or doing damage adds more play to the game than you might think. [Feb 2000]

While Lunar is certainly dated (the Genesis-esque) graphics are archaic, and the simple animations get a tad annoying at times), it more than delivers with a big quest, a great story, beautiful music, and lots of full-motion video. [July 1999]

Thunderforce's control is perfect; it is neither too sensitive, nor too sluggish. Plus, the player can adjust the speed at anytime. Trust us, without a perfect speed, Thunderforce V is nearly impossible. [Sept 1998]

Elemental Gearbolt is just a great gun game (even though it's short). The anime cut-scenes are awesome, the game engine is super smooth with lots to shoot, and the music is fantastic. [Aug 1998]

Quotation forthcoming. [Aug 2005]

Raystorm is as intense physically and mentally as it is graphically. It's amazing how much this game packs on-screen at once. At times your greatest enemy isn' a gigantic space station, but rather on-screen confusion. [Aug 1997]

If the words "noonday underground" mean anything to you, or you don't know who Tanner is, then The Italian Job is definitely just for you. [July 2002, p.89]

It's frustrating and repetitive to the extreme. You owe the fruit of your loins something better. [Dec 2004, p.190]

If you find yourself hankering for a simple game of Hearts rather than saving the galaxy for the billionth time, Ultimate Card Games is for you. [Sept 2004, p.118]