A bloody, intense game that almost perfectly captures all of the excitement of the world's premiere fighting sport. [Mar 2003, p.49]

This baby runs like a dream over the Xbox's cable modem. [July 2003, p.61]

The technical courses can get devilishly demanding. [Sept 2003, p.53]

Transforming robots, stylish graphics and a huge variety of missions make up for the occasional bump in the road. [Nov 2002, p.72]

A cool, easy-to-play space sim that lets you do whatever you want. [May 2003, p.44]

Has more technique than almost any other racing game before it. [Aug 2003, p.33]

If you've never played this series before, Fusion will have you searching the bargain bins for the original PSone titles. [June 2002, p.62]

You're really going to have to learn which units to use, when to use them, and how to use them effectively. [Nov 2003, p.64]

All four games in this collection are almost arcade perfect and run supersmoothly. [May 2003, p.40]

Laugh-out-loud comic quips ("I blame society!" Homer yells when he runs someone over) and endless sight gags round out this very pretty—and ever-so-animated—picture.

It looks plain on the surface, but once you've established yourself in your new town, you won't be able to put the controller down. Not for everyone, but very good. [Oct 2002, p.38]

Bottom line: if you like to have fun, play Rygar. [Jan 2003, p.54]

Imagine that Rainbow Six is "Splinter Cell" injected full of steroids...you get the same stealthy action, but it's pumped up on reality. [June 2003, p.57]

One of the finest games in the genre. [Jan 2003, p.65]

Truly revolutionary...We wish Kri was longer, but it's great while it lasts. [August 2002, p.36]

Looks remarkably similar to the 32-bit "Mega Man 8," which will make you wonder why all handheld games don't look this good. [Mar 2003, p.54]

Sure, you won't be spending "Final Fantasy X"-calibur time with it, but it's a good way to kill a dozen or so hours. [Sept 2002, p.30]

You won't find a smoother hockey game. [Oct 2003, p.61]

Despite its brevity and lack of good multiplayer, though, Call of Duty is easily one of the most fun shooters I've played all year. [Jan 2004, p.66]

This cart isn't about depth, it's all about flash and energy, and I mean that in a good way. [May 2003, p.40]

Sonic fans owe it to themselves to pick this up. [Dec 2002, p.72]

While hardly original, Hit & Run offers lots in the way of solid gameplay, excellent controls, and pure unadulterated fun. [Oct 2003, p.57]

Definitely one of the meatiest handheld games out there, and if you let it, it'll absorb you as intensely as some of its larger siblings. [July 2003, p.51]

I actually dig this game. It's so good, I can even deal with the cutesy characters. [Oct 2003, p.60]

Newbies may be shocked at the strategy and planning this game requires, but they'll most likely enjoy the quick learning curve, thanks to Ghost's user-friendly interface. [Sept 2003, p.60]

A fantastic party game. [June 2002, p.66]

The graphic detail of the levels is astounding, the sounds all have the "oomph" and there's enough variety in the game types to keep you busy. [Dec 2002, p.78]

In general, Generals is "Command & Conquer," just a lot more of it. [Apr 2003, p.45]

Everything looks fabulous and the pinball physics are dead-on, but the difficulty could've used a bit more tweaking. [July 2003, p.50]

A stellar translation. [Feb 2003, p.40]

Few hack-n-slash games feature the depth, strategy, and thrill of Dynasty 4. [May 2003, p.48]

The game continues to surprise you by tossing curveballs like siege weapons, random weather effects, and time-sensitive goals into the mix. [Dec 2003, p.75]

If you like your games with a crazy twist, then you'll totally get into this one. [Oct 2003, p.52]

Expect some of the coolest levels out there, a slew of amazing characters, and something lacking from many games today: a sense of humor.

If you're into epic insanity, giant robots, and turn-based combat, you'll love it. [Mar 2003, p.48]

It's an interactive nightmare, complete with off-kilter logic and unnerving imagery, both of which are bound to stay with you for weeks. [Sept 2003, p.52]

From beginning to end, these games ooze style. [Dec 2003, p.54]

The bulk of the included 24 games are still highly addictive and hecka fun to play - especially multiplayer. [Jan 2004, p.59]

It provides really, really good wrestling gameplay without the soul-rotting WWE crap. [Apr 2003, p.48]

Just what I want to see happen to the Mega Man series - classic gameplay with extra enhancements for more depth, Zero 2 is a fantastic step in the right direction. [Nov 2003, p.70]

Expect some of the coolest levels out there, a slew of amazing characters, and something lacking from many games today: a sense of humor.

Slightly busted control aside, this is an exceptional port. [Nov 2002, p.74]

You get a gaming experience out of Steel Battalion that you just can't get from any other game. [Jan 2003, p.57]

Expect some of the coolest levels out there, a slew of amazing characters, and something lacking from many games today: a sense of humor.

Online play is fresh and funky, but the songs sound like the same old beat. [Jan 2004, p.64]

This is the kind of game you'll play obsessively until you get to the end credits - and then you'll play it again to find all the godies you missed on the first go. [Oct 2002, p.46]

If you can get past the fact that you've played this twice before, you'll love it. [June 2003, p.45]

Raster productions has done an excellent port of the single-player missions from both the Xbox and PC versions of RTCW. [Aug 2003, p.35]

Brings exciting visuals, fast gameplay, and over-the-top wrestling moves together in a package that's as fun to play as it is interesting to look at. [July 2003, p.48]

If you like strategy, but don't want something super hardcore (like say "Dynasty Tactics 2"), this is your game. [Nov 2003, p.53]

Since each Turtle has his own fighting style, it doesn't ever get old. [Nov 2003, p.72]

An immensely cool game that pushes frustration to its boundaries. [Apr 2003, p.51]

The drawing system is brilliant - simple sketches transform with ease into wonderfully animated creatures. [June 2003, p.50]

The collest part of AC2 is the monthly episode update. [Feb 2003, p.49]

There's also a split-screen two-player mode that makes the game twice as fun. [Dec 2002, p.62]

The real fun began when I grabbed a few friends and switched from the main Air Ride to the Top Ride and City Trial modes. [Nov 2003, p.66]

Frustrating at times. Restarting a level 38 times before you beat it makes it hard to look upon the experience fondly, after all. [Oct 2003, p.57]

The three hours or so it took me to finish were incredibly fun, with not one ounce of tedium or monotony anywhere to be found - a rarity these days. [Jan 2003, p.64]

The cliffhanger ending is mind-bendingly cool. [June 2003, p.51]

If Ratchet had more personality, this game might've been more fun. [Dec 2002, p.68]

Easily the best college hoops game around. [Feb 2003, p.47]

It's like "Tomb Raider" with a better fighting engine. [Apr 2003, p.54]

The mechanics of egg rolling, egg bouncing, and egg hatching are so well done and fun to execute that they infuse the whole omelet - er, game - with deliciousness. [Oct 2003, p.50]

More of what made the original great, while adding welcome new touches. [May 2003, p.43]

Strikes a near perfect balance of fun and realism, and it should be on any baseball fan's must-try list. [May 2003, p.50]

Plays great, but ultimately doesn't compare to "Crimson Skies." [Jan 2004, p.62]

GTA's still king, but True Crime: Streets of L.A. rocks the spot. [Jan 2004, p.60]

The game doesn't last that long, but you'll be constantly entertained. [June 2002, p.60]

The best of the three THQ wrestling games released this year. [Jan 2004, p.57]

As a single player game, it's kinda boring. [Jan 2003, p.59]

It's a fun beat 'em up that perfectly captures the look and feel of the television show. [Sept 2002, p.34]

Forgive me if I wanted more. I still love this series, but I had higher hopes for this sequel. Nonetheless, it's great fun. [Oct 2003, p.58]

While AoM sports the best single-player campaign in any "Age" game, it's still no award-winner. [Jan 2003, p.66]

A great online game. [Dec 2002, p.76]

Other than the lackluster practice mode, everything in FIFA 2004 is spot-on.

Easily the coolest "Diablo"-style RPG available on any console, and the fact that it looks almost hotter than it plays is icing on the cake. [Jan 2003, p.58]

Other than the lackluster practice mode, everything in FIFA 2004 is spot-on.

Ever wanted to play an action movie? Here's your chance. [June 2002, p.64]

The coolest addition is the ability to raise more than one monster at once, adding a level of strategy to picking the monster you enter in a particular competition. [Jan 2004, p.60]

Much like "Virtua Tennis," the game is great because it rewards anticipation. [Oct 2002, p.44]

Apart from the minute-to-minute madness, Chaos Legion rocks a pretty cool amount of depth. [July 2003, p.56]

The biggest change - the flattening of "Frequency's" cylindrical play field - ends up as more of a curse than a blessing. [May 2003, p.49]

May be the best directly movie-based title I've ever played. [Jan 20003, p.42]

One of the best multi-player experiences you'll find on the PS2. [Dec 2002, p.66]

The best of the series. [Nov 2003, p.58]

Even if your singing sounds like a goat being strangled, you can still play. [Dec 2003, p.62]

It's so well put together, too, that despite the immense speed, you're able to control the cars unbelievably well. [Jan 2004, p.61]

Other than the lame enemy A.I. and the sometimes wacky camera, the major downside to Clock Tower 3 is its short playtime. But it's very fun while it lasts. [May 2003, p.46]

Unexpectedly creative. [Apr 2003, p.42]

The puzzles are more interesting, the learning curve isn't as steep, and the opportunity to take control of all of Buffy's pals mixes up gameplay nicely. [Oct 2003, p.50]

Other than the lackluster practice mode, everything in FIFA 2004 is spot-on.

It's friggen' hard...Gamers who relish a real challenge, though, will find Stuntman extremely satisfying...if they make it through the whole thing, that is. [August 2002, p.42]

As an online game, Tetris Worlds works really well, and I never encountered a bit of lag. [Sept 2003, p.58]

This is definitely for the hardcore, as lesser folk will be scared away. [Aug 2003, p.28]

Forget the serene day at the ballpark; Slugfest delivers action, fisticuffs, and plenty of fun. [May 2003, p.50]

Yes, checking is part of hockey, but it's overdone in NHL 2004. [Oct 2003, p.62]

The most beautiful MMORPG currently available. Its environments are second to none, and the character models are elegant and, frankly, a pleasure to behold. The world also feels more alive than any other.

Zero avoids the funk that has been plaguing the recent Mega Man platform titles. [Sept 2002, p.48]