Due to its paltry length and lack of decent multiplayer options, I can’t wholeheartedly recommend this game. It is, however, a solid offering.

The game is complicated, and the combat is uninspired, but overall the experience is a positive one. Plus, it makes a great way to study for a history test.

The ultimate test of any game is how much you want to play it after you stop and quite frankly I found myself wanting to play "FreeSpace 2" or "Starlancer" while I was playing Allegiance. I didn't really like it, but it is a good game, it's just not for everybody.

Massive character creation tools, diverse city landscapes, powerful abilities and enemies, huge groups of powerful heroes fighting alongside each other and the list goes on and on showing this massively multiplayer game is not like so many out there.

A great mix of tactical shooter and strategy based gameplay that, although fun, stumbles a bit due to the limitations within the game.

Onimusha 2 avoids the mistake made by the previous title in placing difficult puzzles, often under a time limit, at awkward points in the game.

As with all console versions of PSO, serious design flaws significantly detract from the game, namely poor enemy AI and sensory awareness, horrible targeting, and a thin plot.

A very good game...Though, one simple fact remains constant. The engine is truly showing its age.

The focus on cash and reputation provides a nice break from the usual fair. If you like giant walking robots , then you have to get this game.

It offered fair and fun gameplay and easy controls that were simple to maneuver...For a non-sports game fan, I was delighted to play a sports game and like it.

Tries to avoid the woes of its predecessors by injecting some modern, albeit derivative, gameplay, but fails to really explore the platform it is built upon.

At its very heart, it’s Doom, and the graphics can be bad, the music can stink the place out, and the Cyber Demon can be taken out, but there’s still that sick satisfaction that comes with blowing up a ring of barrels around a group of demons and watching them explode into a pile of goo.

It's biggest strength is its tutorial and teaching ability. The sheer knowledge of chess that can be gained by moving through the tutorials or by simply playing against the computer is amazing.

It doesn’t do much to further the genre.

Only the most hardcore gamers will be able to look past the occasionally monotonous gameplay and poor audio and visuals to enjoy Shenmue II.

The dynamics of the game aren't bad, though they are certainly light on the pitching and heavy on the bat.

This game is an MMORPG that leaves me with some doubts regarding the first M. While the total population of the servers seems to fluctuate in the 10,000 area, in an average town I've visited I have found no more than ten other players, with far lower numbers in the wilderness or dungeons.

A fun action fighter game that does not live up to the name of King.

It’s missing some key things like full 3D support for the maps and a more intuitive control interface that will prevent it from being well loved by most gamers.

Despite some motion stiffness with Agent 47, Hitman: Contracts is one of the top single player action-stealth games on the market.

While it adds some RPG elements and has some of the best, most colorful, artwork of any game, Otogi is just another hack and slash action game. Well, an action game with very poor camera controls and a confusing menu system.

While the constant setting on fire and craziness of the old Hitz will be missed, there are still plenty of high scoring games and big hits to be had with the new title.

The gameplay also is fun but can be a little cumbersome trying to remember all hotkeys. All in all the game is exceptionally fun and well worth playing.

Featuring plenty of unlockables, good visuals, an adrenaline-charged soundtrack, and solid connectivity, I would recommend MTX Mototrax for anyone interested in the world of motocross, or just looking to pick up quality extreme sports title.

Tries to avoid the woes of its predecessors by injecting some modern, albeit derivative, gameplay, but fails to really explore the platform it is built upon. As a consequence, this game is average at best.

There are some major glitches on the Martinsville track, but NASCAR Heat 2002 is a solid and enjoyable game overall that will appeal to both NASCAR fans and casual racing gamers.

The camera view still needs some work and a 3rd dimension would greatly enhance gameplay and combat but they still are saddled with a game that, in the end is boring.

Starts off as a strong racing title, but begins to fall short with an unorthodox campaign system and poor sound track.

I enjoyed the playing but thought that it might get very boring to play this game multiple times unless you are the most die hard of baseball simulation fans.

A good single player building game that, although has improvements, lacks long-term gameplay abilities.

There are similarities to last year’s Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone game on PC, but the gameplay and environments are more refined and enjoyable.

The only two things that keep MTX: Mototrax from truly soaring is the lack of racing precision seen in other motocross titles and the strange physics anomalies.

If you strip away the skimpy thongs, gyrating bodies, and crude one-liners, you are left with probably the best playing game of volleyball on the market.

What this boils down to is fun aerial levels being broken up all to often by boring ground levels.

It has great graphics, fairly simple controls, great scenery, a decent choice of planes, and a great editor. Although the sounds easily get on your nerves, it will be the load times and need for a computer upgrade that will have you pulling your hair out.

The game is very pretty, and features some huge, fun levels, but it just wasn't enough to keep me playing.

Offering gamers fast paced gameplay, excellent 2D designs, alternate pathways and a slew of weapons to rain chaos on the enemies this is one title all gamers should at least try once, twice - even three times.

The real fun is in the online game modes, and I must say that I had some of the most fun since signing on to Xbox LIVE while playing this game.

While none of these modes excels to a great degree, the sum of the different play modes is quite a lot of fun.

Although no new ground was broken in the develoment of this title, fans of micro- management builders or sim style gameplay will find the comical, cartoonish style of Space Colony a fresh change of pace and well worth the cash spent buying it.

The gameplay is as deep and as tight as previous games in this genre, but the gameplay is so perfectionist that the game is just not that much fun to play.

The lack of an engrossing plot and some repetitive gameplay will probably contribute to a short play life - especially since the multiplayer is so bad.

I have to be honest. I simply lost interest in this game.

The crashes are a great gimmick, but after the first couple of hours the replays become more of a nuisance than a positive effect.

Unfortunately, the game suffers from poor visuals that can make the experience of feeling like your actually flying an airplane somewhat lacking.

It’s not easy to learn and it looks about as pretty as a doggy chew toy. If you’re a sim freak, you’ll love it.

Monotonous combat, a lackluster story, and poor visuals are countered by moderately intriguing characters; however, this isn't nearly enough to salvage the game.

For those looking for some quick fun, Hulk provides some quality action that may not be very deep, but is definitely enjoyable.

Despite its flaws, Rocky is the best boxing game I have played since the Evander Holyfield game on Sega Genesis, and it is surely the best boxing title on the Xbox.

Another average platformer in a genre waning in popularity.

So the graphics suck, the control is appalling, the intro is masturbatory, how is the gameplay you ask? Not too bad.

While not all of the gameplay is captivating, I honestly enjoyed the battle mode as much as I enjoy multiplayer "Bust-A-Move," and that is a high compliment indeed.

The end result is mired in too many gameplay inconsistencies for me to give the game my full blessing as a reviewer.

While it looks great, the sound effects and music are terrible and the plot is poorly written and actually confusing at times.

An extremely fun game with very difficult controls.

Overall the story and concept of Warlords Battlecry III is very well presented. However, the lack of an upgraded graphics engine really gave me a sour taste in my mouth.

The implementation of sightjacking works well in achieving contemplative gameplay, as well as heightening suspense; on the contrary, the complexity of the game’s organization and the Scenario Link Navigator may turn some away.

Simply put, there is no reason to buy this game when there are two other superior basketball games on the Xbox.

Too much of it feels clunky and "bloody amateurish", as a certain character is fond of exclaiming. For what it's worth, however, there's really nothing quite like The Getaway in terms of a truly gripping adult gaming experience.

It is not the Magic that I grew up with, and purists may find the changes to be a bit too extreme.

The best way to describe Clone Wars’s gameplay is by calling it "Jedi Starfighter" PLUS... Simply an average game.

Solid graphics and lovely character animations.

As an Indy car simulation, the game does offer an accurate representation that should appeal to a small base of fans. Problems with steering and slight AI deficiencies are likely to turn some away, although Indy Car Series is a decent approach to a popular event.

The ability to control 250 in an army is almost too many; of course that is what makes it great-the ability to have gigantic battles that truly bring out the galactic conflict that is underway.

The current lack of content, unbalanced professions and broken quests and missions still in the game will drive you away if you do not have the patience to wait for the next 2 or 3 months of major updates.

A severe disappointment. Mediocre visuals and audio relay the game’s imprecise controls. Lacking innovative level design, the game is uninspired and extremely brief.

Offensively the game plays amazing; defensively the game struggles.

The learning curve jumps due to the confusion the player feels while trying to get a hold of the camera and the involved combo system turn into a button masher in frenzied fights. Still, the title is worth a look.

No difference [in gameplay] from last year's version, except in running. And even that needs more help.

With some many other superb GameCube titles available, Wario World drops down to the bottom of the library with its below-average visual presentation, far too easy gameplay, and the promise of a great greedy game.

Offers a mixed bag of ingenious puzzles, open-ended gameplay, and horrible production values. Graphically, the game fails miserably representing a short game with mediocre play.

The good news is that Blinx has a lot of potential to become a quality game series, and future games can be great if those areas needing improvement are addressed.

The courses are well laid out and challenging at the higher levels, but they are no different than a normal oval pavement track offering players nothing to see but the other opponents' vehicles.

The game’s mediocre gameplay is accentuated by a lack of variety. Simplicity is essential for puzzle gameplay, yet TTA takes simplicity to the point of monotony.

While juvenile and cartoonish in presentation, the overall presentation is not sure at times whether it wants to take itself seriously or not--leaving most situations and some characters depicted during the adventure as downright silly.

If it were not for the horrible camera, Dr. Muto would be one of my favorite games of the year.

It just got boring after a while. This game has some strong points, but it’s missing some essential depth in certain areas.

The gameplay is addictive the sound is upbeat and the graphics are fun and goofy.

It creates a fairly interesting game in the end, but one that is also fairly easy.

Despite the great gameplay, graphics, and sound, there is one factor that cripples the entire game. Many copies of the game have a bug that causes the save feature to not work properly.

It’s very strong on concept and not so strong on the actual gameplay.

The story was bleak and the camera angles have you craving for some good ‘ol Resident Evil. The game engine allows for some neat stuff, but is very constrictive.

Beyond some frustrating gameplay, Night of 100 Frights brings the visuals and sounds of the long running cartoon to life in this title, with a huge map to explore on your way to solving the mystery.

Good visuals don't make up for mediocre gameplay and horrible controls.

It is possibly the most accessible version of Magic I’ve ever played, as even my friends who had never played a game in their life were able to understand and enjoy the title on its own merits.

In terms of longevity, don’t come in expecting much. This game will take most gamers 15 hours at the most to play through, and that’s if you can make it through the slow and dull opening hours.

If you love a good mystery and want to feel your skin crawl, Dark Fall is your game.

When I first played SST, I considered it a guilty pleasure; by the time I finished I considered it a waste of time.

The most disappointing game I have ever played. Expected to extend the superb gameplay, style, and attitude of the first game, Devil May Cry 2 fails to improve in any form.

A fun arena brawling game that has some interesting gameplay twists that provides a surprising amount of depth to the combat.

I think the key to the success of this game is that it brings a great look and story that ports very nicely to the Game Boy Advance.

It’s got scantily clad women, hard rock music, dirt bikes, and lots of bloody crashes. It doesn’t break any new ground by any means, but FMX provides an entertaining extreme sports experience.

This is perhaps the best format for a game using the license to take, but I was expecting more interaction with live individuals, more research and searching for clues, more of an adventure game along the lines of those that appeared on the PC platform in years past.

The graphics and sound are the details that got left out of this one.

The seductive power of its plot is relatively weak and you may find yourself too overwhelmed by the absurdity of the gameplay to even care what develops in the story, but this title does in fact have a plot.

Graphics are beautiful; however, playing a game solely for its graphics is unheard of in my book. The concept is original, but is really not that intriguing.

Gameplay is fun and quick, yet grows tiresome due to repetition. Graphical presentation is good, and the sound average.

It might be worth a rent if you are really bored and have nothing but an Xbox and a weekend alone. I would suggest taking up reading or writing or some other monotonous hobby than to waste your time on this game.