The opponent A.I. is just so incredibly bad that only the most spectacularly untalented gamers will ever have to worry about coming in any worse than third. [Sept 2003, p.55]

Flat, uninspired, and generally unenjoyable. [Mar 2003, p.47]

All told, I wouldn't wish this game on my worst enemy. [Jan 2003, p.61]

Right away, you'll notice that the camera just doesn't work very well.. Promising but poorly designed 3D levels drag down the fun. [Nov. 2003, p.51]

It's more like FFF thanks to the language. [Feb 2003, p.46]

The combo-heavy action sequences are tedious, the stealth controls are sloppy. [June 2003, p.54]

Anytime there are more than a couple cars onscreen, the game chugs and stutters like crazy. That's unforgivable on hardware this powerful. [Sept 2003, p.60]

You know what's really weak, though? There are four Turtles—and they're a team, right? But only two heads can play this game simultaneously. I'm sorry, but I can't explain the logic behind that.

A short and somewhat frustrating experience. [May 2003, p.48]

The longer you play, the worse this RPG gets... After a few hours, the hate sets in. [Nov 2003, p.64]

This version isn't as good as the original. There's a lot of choppiness going on, most of the lighting effects have been dialed down, and the soundtrack is scratchy and distracting. [June 2003, p.39]

I liked this game, even if I did find it excruciatingly tedious and repetitious at times. [Aug 2003, p.25]

A smooth, polished game, and it's a lot of fun to play, especially for hardcore Turtles fans. It's just not very complex, and it's not all that long.

Oh, and "thumbs up" to the completely inane grappling system, awkward control, and megabuggy "visuals." [Jan 2004, p.59]

While Gotcha Force definitely has visual punch and lets you lay the smack down on foes with your customized robot attack squad, it's a little on the bland side.

The games controls are clunky, the camera is spazzy, and the action stutters like crazy. [May 2003, p.41]

Control-wise, I hate the slippery, jittery interaction between character and camera. [Jan 2003, p.52]

Older Pokémon fans will become bored right away, but younger ones will have a blast.

Why port a PS2 title that wasn't very good? It's like re-releasing "Cool As Ice" in theaters - no thanks. [June 2003, p.56]

A plodding, tiresome bore. [July 2003, p.59]

Like a plate of pasta without the sauce: not bad, but missing all the flavor. [Sept 2003, p.57]

Hardcore Sega fans will love it, but casual gamers will most likely become bored. If you love weird Japanese games, however, give me a try. [Aug 2003, p.29]

Just a notch below "GameDay" as one of the year's most disappointing football titles. [Sept 2002, p.52]

About the only way Dance Beat could be any worse is if it were poisonous to the touch, which, thankfully, it is not. [June 2002, p.87]

This title is a good, solid Shemp. [June 2002, p.87]

It's just too bad fate dropped its pants and crapped on this one. [Nov 2002, p.66]

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.

The sloppiest major game release I've ever played... an inexcusable mess. [Sept 2003, p.50]