Since there are no multiplayer options, replay value is kept to a bare minimum once the ride's all over. [Aug 2003, p.35]

Patience is required to get through this game. [Jan 2004, p.60]

Frustrating because of the repetitive, mapless dungeons, and stupid because of the lame story. [Jan 2003, p.46]

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

Ugly. It's got a muddled battle system. [Feb 2003, p.44]

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

A pleasant surprise last year, but the newest version offers little in the way of enhancements...Plays smooth and fast, perfect for a quick dose of action here or there. [Sept 2002, p.51]

Improved, but still trails EA's "NCAA 2003" in every conceivable department. [Sept 2002, p.52]

The game is truly at its best in two-player mode, where you'll probably be more evenly matched against your opponent.

Story aside, there's some pretty decent action here. Gameplay includes straight-up action, light puzzle solving, and fast-paced racing. The variety keeps things fresh and ensures you won't become bored.

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

A decent soccer game for kids. [August 2002, p.46]

Grandia Lite. Nothing more, nothing less. [Nov 2002, p.75]

Improved, but still trails EA's "NCAA 2003" in every conceivable department. [Sept 2002, p.52]

The game also suffers from way too many cheap hits and bizarre, maze-like levels with no basis in reality. [June 2002, p.86]

A pleasant surprise last year, but the newest version offers little in the way of enhancements...Plays smooth and fast, perfect for a quick dose of action here or there. [Sept 2002, p.51]

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]

A pleasant surprise last year, but the newest version offers little in the way of enhancements...Plays smooth and fast, perfect for a quick dose of action here or there. [Sept 2002, p.51]

One thing about the game will really piss you off, though, and that's the difficulty. In plain English, the A.I. is freaking brutal, and if you make one mistake in most courses, you may as well restart the race. [June 2003, p.52]

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

It doesn't have the polish or intensity of "Midnight Club II." [Aug 2003, p.31]

Still a ways to go if Fever is gonna compete with "Madden." [Nov 2003, p.54]

Slower-paced than "Dark Alliance," and it feels a lot more soulless and generic. [Nov 2003, p.54]

Unfortunately, its excellent concept, experience system, and humor aren't enough to drag Whiplash out of a sea of average gameplay. [Jan 2004, p.60]

The fighting system is as basic and clumsy as it was back in 1987. [Dec 2003, p.75]

A complete lack of newness. [Feb 2003, p.47]

A solid shooter with a slick look that offers little new to the genre. [Apr 2003, p.44]

The puzzles suck; they're often obscure to the point of being ridiculous. Key items are frequently out of frame or hard to see, making progress without a cheat sheet nearly impossible.