A brilliantly executed first-person adventure. [Oct 2003, p.64]

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

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

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

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]

Far and away the best sports title to hit the GBA. [Nov 2002, p.68]

Creepier than any of the earlier games, and as an exercise in horror, it's terrific. Just get ready for a high frustration factor. [Jan 2003, p.60]

Co-op mode didn't make the cut. This was one feature that kept the repetitive level design from showing its ugly face - between those great, open terrain stages are lots of boring back-and-forth mazes.

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]

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]

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

A wealth of multiplayer modes and minigame-like challenges give Murray the replay value of 10 lesser titles. [July 2003, p.58]

Voice chat makes this the best version of PSO by far. [July 2003, p.61]

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

Everything a good sports title should be. We'd love to see online play in 2005, but this is a true diamond. [May 2003, p.51]

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]

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]

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

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

Alone or with a friend, there's no better GBA puzzle game. [Apr 2003, p.43]

Simple, straightforward fun. [Dec 2002, p.70]

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

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

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]

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

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

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]

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

The deeper I got into the game, however, the more I began to realize how little has changed in the Pokemon universe. [May 2003, p.39]

Takes what was cool about the first installment and builds a gorgeous, challenging, and satisfying game around it. [Apr 2003, p.47]

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

The most remarkable change may be this year's Season mode, which sets a new standard for wrestling games. [Jan 2003, p.48]

For weeks, it's been the only game I've really wanted to play...The play experience is slow-paced, methodical and insanely tense. [Sept 2002, p.28]

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

No, it's not revolutionary, but there's enough variety that it never feels monotonous or repetitive. [July 2003, p.54]

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

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

Plays like a direct descendant of "Ocarina of Time;" it's a fun, fast-paced adventure, packed to the brim with interesting puzzles and exciting action sequences. [Nov 2002, p.46]

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

Hardcore DDR fans will see the flaws, but DDRMAX2 is still a blast. [Nov 2003, p.52]

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.

Superior to other college games and a lot of fun to play. [Jan 2004, p.63]

Even the addition of crazy new Social moves like Break Dance and Booty Tease make interactions with other Sims much more fun than they were in previous titles.

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]

License aside, this is the best golf title I've ever played. If you dig the sport and don't have a GameCube, it's time to buy one. [Oct 2003, p.48]

Even the addition of crazy new Social moves like Break Dance and Booty Tease make interactions with other Sims much more fun than they were in previous titles. [Jan 2003, p.48]

There's no sense of accomplishment on any grand scale. So it seems, in fact, that you're fighting for nothing; hence, there's no real story... It becomes tiresome rather quickly. [Aug 2003, p.38]

Next to "Halo," there's no Xbox FPS that tells a better story or offers more play time for the solo gamer. [Jan 2003, p.58]

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

Even the addition of crazy new Social moves like Break Dance and Booty Tease make interactions with other Sims much more fun than they were in previous titles.

The game is awfully short (it takes only six to seven hours to complete), and the multiplayer does little to extend its replay value. [Oct 2003, p.63]

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 game actually generates emotions: fear of the unknown, an impending sense of dread, and utter confusion due to the mind-bending plot. [Jan 2004, p.56]

Like "Wario Ware," this is a perfect handheld game. Instantly playable. [Nov 2003, p.72]

I figured there was no way that the gameplay could be as good as the graphics. It didn't take long for BG to prove me wrong. [August 2002, p.52]

The levels often feel flat and uninspired. [Nov 2003, p.62]

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]

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 thoughtful, grand-scale adventure that's not afraid to test your patience. [Dec 2002, p.60]

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

The games are junk, but the EyeToy itself is brillian. Pick it up. [Nov 2003, p.47]

The best Sims expansion and a must-have for any Sims fan. [Jan 2004, p.66]

A great collection of classics, but not inventive enough to win over non-puzzle fans. [July 2003, p.49]

If only Ride Gone Wild was online this year, I'd be even more impressed. [Oct 2003, p.60]

Lacks that essential feeling of impact. [Feb 2003, p.42]

Compared with the graphics in "March Madness," ESPN College Hoops' visuals look a few years old. [Jan 2004, p.63]

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

Astonishing. [Feb 2003, p.48]

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]

There's an awful lot to play through, and regardless of any quirks, the thing caused me to have a damn good time whenever I picked up the joypad. [Jan 2003, p.46]

One thing I'm wishing for more of in Hitz is crazier hitting, fighting, and commentary. [Oct 2003, p.62]

Probably the funniest new feature is the obsessed fan, who will pop up if you're not paying enough attention to your other fans... One of the best expansion packs. [Aug 2003, p.39]

The Xbox release is the best of the three console editions by far. [June 2002, p.59]

Once you get bored with the combat, Lament of Innocence will get pretty tedious. But luckily, the combat is pretty cool. [Dec 2003, p.52]

From a collector's vantage point, this disk is indispensible. [Apr 2003, p.46]

About as challenging as a wordsearch, but still fun for on-the-go gaming. [Jan 2003, p.48]

A fun game that's worth playing, whether you download it for free or buy it. [July 2003, p.63]

"VF4" puts it to shame. [Nov 2002, p.58]

Expect Gladius to suck time in the manner of a Hoover sucking dirt - the turn-based battles are slow and poorly paced, often making a gladiator's life a wearisome one. [Dec 2003, p.66]

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]

All very clear cut stuff, but simplicity is a big part of the game's appeal. [Sept 2002, p.46]

Sure, its graphics are ugly, but its action is first-rate...It's one of those rare games in which almost everything is destructible. [Jan 2004, p.65]

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

All of the defensive techniques are a shambles. [Nov 2002, p.76]

Fans will appreciate the inventive dynamics and interactions that Unleashed brings to the original game. [Dec 2002, p.76]

Some weapons are not so hot, but it has some great new maps. [Oct 2003, p.65]

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

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

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

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

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

Without the hundreds of teams that the "standard" version sports, either mode can get boring. [June 2002, p.58]

Ultimately entertaining but also jarringly frustrating. [Apr 2003, p.49]

The game plays out like an extended TV episode in which you have to solve a great mystery - only this mystery gets solved mostly with guns and ammo. [Sept 2003, p.63]

You'll definitely get into it if you're into classic shooters, but if you've been reared in the modern era, it may simply be too frustrating. [Jan 2003, p.54]

I think I'm starting to (yawn) want to get my "freek" on somewhere else. [Sept 2002, p.44]

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

Blasting out of barrels, hopping onto the backs of wild animals, and swinging from vines never gets old. [July 2003, p.52]