The gameplay is leaps and bounds ahead of the game's graphical prowess, but then, that's probably not saying too much, now is it?

The graphics are solid, the gameplay is grand, and the possible parties are limitless.

Despite a few blemishes, it's hard to call this game anything but beautiful.

Had the control scheme been less complex and easier to learn, that would have gone a long way toward fixing the problems.

While the game isn't incredibly deep, it does have a deep learning curve for driving. Otherwise, there are about 50+ cars to be had, most of them unlockable.

A few steps shy from a classic and offers no compelling improvements over Sega's NBA 2K1 to convert Dreamcast owners away from their online-savvy gameplay and get them on a PS2.

The track editor adds lots of replay value, but when the base game is so uninspiring there's not much of a point.

Heavy on the pretty and light on the substance makes for a game that could have waited for round two.

What with the story mode, the regular mode, and the competitive mode, there's enough here to keep a whole group of puzzle gamers occupied for quite some time.

F1 sports some of the worst AI imaginable. The AI in a racing game usually drives very well on the track, at a good speed, making slow turns, and staying on a set line on the road. None of that happens in F1.

It has most of the necessary ingredients to turn four friends with beer (or soda, for the tykes out there) into a night of simple, over-the-top, tank-based explosions and partying. Don't expect a one-player game though.

Final Four does contain a few innovations, but it comes up short in every way possible.

A fun-but-imperfect bout of pigskin tossing to be had here. It has lotsa teams and a good college feel too.

With solid graphics, solid sound, plus an astute use of the Rayman 2 engine, UbiSoft can chalk up a definite rental that should really be bought by any platform fan.

The game has it's moments, but for every one thing that it does right, it manages to do three other things wrong.

The control scheme is well designed, the interface simple, and the entire package is just a whole lot of fun.

It's a simple, colorful, cute, but undeniably addictive puzzler that's wonderful for the times when a heavy game with a steep learning curve will put off the casuals in the room.

The graphics are great, the sound is great, the animation is great, the gameplay is great, and the whole package is just freakin' great.

Until next year, avoid the weak gameplay, shoddy animation, and disappointing graphics. Stick to meaty, mighty, Madden.

It's about pure gameplay and solid mission design, and it's also a hypnotic experience.

There's a dozen titles that look better, but they don't play nearly as well.

The bottom line, Kessen is a masterpiece in more ways than one and can keep even the most hardcore fan occupied for some time.

Why should I buy this game for $50 when I can go down the street to a bar and spend the same amount of time for about $49.25 less?

Hardcore fans will love the action and the realism, but casual gamers just looking for action-packed racing fun may want to look elsewhere.

The graphics are excellent, the replays are amazing, the gameplay is solid, and even though the sound is sub-par, it's definitely worth a rent for racing fans.

The graphics will leave your jaw on the floor. The smooth gameplay will have you thinking you are watching a movie rather than playing a game.

If you're desperate for a surfer on your PS2, you are better off wallowing in that desperation, alone in bed, and shivering violently, as H30 will do more bad for you than good.

It's the best pool title you can get on any system right now... In the end, the question you have to ask yourself is, will I really spend enough time with this game to warrant a $50 purchase?