Morrowind comes so close to perfection right out of the box.

The enormous amount of characters and choices that you face while playing the game will make it impossible to explore everything in your first go. Well, add to the fact that it will probably take about 200 hours to finish the game in your first try.

Of all the games set in the Battletech universe, MW4 comes the closest by far to creating an "authentic" mech experience.

The game speaks for itself, in a loud, scary voice. It says, "I'm one of the greatest games ever. Add me to your collection and let me take over your pitiful life." I'd listen, if I were you.

Before any other developer even thinks about making another flight simulator, they should play this game and then ask themselves if they feel worthy.

Hey, American McGee: Do more! I'd like to see Snow White done in the same style (with evil dwarves). I see no reason why this couldn't be a series of games, and I think the technology and the audience is ready.

It's not "GTA 3." It goes way above and beyond the arcadey style of GTA, and is just an overall satisfying game.

Even though you're not breaking new boundaries in the technological field your definitely raising the standards in gameplay for RTS games to come.

Combines an engaging story with some fantastic visuals for one fright-filled frolic through evil. Check it out if you've got the patience for lots of level loading.

Even though for the game to look it's best your going to need a pretty beefy computer the game is tons and tons of fun to play.

An incredibly amusing experience from start to finish, die-hard fans of Monkey Island shouldn't let the game's new look scare them away; when it comes to heart, this is the same old Guybrush.

A well oiled machine (not unlike Kirk Douglas in "Spartacus") that needs no fine tuning. While the pacing is a bit slow (even with the game going at top speed), the gameplay is nevertheless addicting.

Its best incarnation is on the PC, especially with the improved graphics and network playability.

Overall, I must say Syberia is proof positive that no matter what anyone says, the adventure genre never died. It just went on holiday to Europe.

Exciting, fun, addictive - Counter-Strike is an awesome game, but I'd recommend buying Half-Life Game of the Year Edition then simply downloading CS rather than purchasing this more limited release.

I found myself playing all night, and well into the next day (8 AM). To make matters worse I'm not even a soccer (or football, whichever you prefer) fan really.

Honestly, comparing "Half-Life" to NOLF is like comparing an Indiana Jones movie to a post-Connery Bond flick - just as fun, but not as "big".

The racing is tough (especially trying to navigate these monstrosities through those checkpoints), and finding all the right shortcuts will take some time.

One of the best arcade racers to come out in a long time. Strap yourselves in and take a test drive.

The linearity of its game play combined with its lack of multiplayer options dent what would have otherwise been an outstanding game.

Represents all that is Tom Clancy; a good plot, a good simulation, and quality.

Yes, Virtual Pool 3 really does improve your game, I'm living proof! Blatant commercialism aside, Interplay brings back the best of billiards with VP3.

Reaching a new high in sound achievement MGS is must own title for anyone that is a fan of stealth type games.

If you've got one of the consoles this game appeared on, I'd recommend playing the console version instead. This game is just more at home there.

The only drawback of Cataclysm is that, being an expansion pack, it doesn't really have the magical epic feel that Homeworld offered.

Although there is a lack of extras, earning them is worth it, as it's a must to try the Green Goblin throughout the game (he has his own arsenal of moves).

Unique and beautifully presented. Kohan is a great example of the strategy genre at its finest. Simple concepts are interwoven with genius to build a compelling and easy to play game with a high replay factor.

Until Maxis lets us create our own material possessions with the click of the mouse, this is the closest you'll get.