Just doesn't make the cut. [Oct 2002, p.51]

Once you begin figuring out the combo system and how to manipulate the dice, Bombastic becomes oddly addictive. [Sept 2003, p.54]

The man with the lightgun is king, and the man without it is zombie chow. [Dec 2002, p.62]

Forget about the old-school gameplay and squatty heroes of the original games - Twilight features expansive 3D worlds, cool anime-style characters, and radically reworked gameplay. [July 2003, p.57]

From the incredible visual presentation to the frenetic action to the jaw-dropping effects and pulse-pounding music, XIII is where it's at.

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

Our primary gripe against the game, however, is the length: veteran gamers will be able to beat it in a matter of hours. [June 2002, p.88]

I wish I had played [it] before I played "Gallop Racer." In almost every regard, G1 is a superior product with much more depth and sophistication. [July 2003, p.59]

SNK creates quirky, memorable characters with interesting moves, and KOF 2001 in particular showcases a huge number of these. [Jan 2004, p.58]

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

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]

This game does nothing new except offer a ton of foul language to get you in trouble with the 'rents. Next, please.

Unexpectedly creative. [Apr 2003, p.42]

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]

One of the great things about this MMORPG is that it's just <I>massive</I>. [Grade = A+]

Virtually no health power-ups + enemies that can attack you from offscreen = hurling your game pad at a wall. [Dec 2002, p.66]

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

Microsoft might be on its way to a formidable basketball franchise. [Jan 2004, p.63]

My biggest beef with Wario World is that it's over too quickly... If you love looking for secrets, though, Wario World is a great diversion. [July 2003, p.47]

Old-school gamers will love G&W Gallery 4, as will anyone who's up for a pure, simple challenge. [Jan 2003, p.65]

Certainly should garner awards for technical achievement. [Dec 2002, p.58]

What I like most about The Hulk is the fact that the Hulk plays the way you'd expect him to. [July 2003, p.53]

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

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]

Cooperation is key. It's easier and faster to do everything with the help of other Sims. [Mar 2003, p.55]

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

It's just too darn short. It's not even as difficult as its PS2 counterpart, so you'll blow through it relatively quickly. [Jan 2003, p.65]

First of all, there's the asinine boost system. As in the previous game, you must link powerslides to keep your boosts going, forcing you to keep your kart at a 45-degree angle during races. Blech.