This time around were presented with the same flat panel crowds, barren brown landscapes, and under-animated riders that we've all seen and played before. Heck, even the character select screen looks boring.

After watching the characters dance and listening to the game's great music, I now find myself dancing around my house like an idiot.

Overall the game has a more arcade style to it than past PGA Tour titles. And, though the graphics are borderline atrocious, this is a giant step in the right direction for golf videogames.

The game controls wonderfully, and there's plenty of areas to explore. However, as usual there are some severe camera issues.

You actually have to use EVERY button on the controller, pretty much all at the same time, or at least be able to access them quickly. The Xbox controller is large and the buttons are small, the game action moves fast. You do the math.

Unfortunately, the biggest drawback to 18 Wheeler is the game life. This game is short. Really short.

Despite the chaos you can create, everything happens at the same time for the same reasons. There will always be a cop car with its lights on at this corner; that boat will always be there at this time, etc.

Has all the makings of the great sleeper hit of 2002.

Those looking for a deeper fighting engine will be happy, as will those who didn't want their strategic fighter over-done.

The least helpful radar system yet; Terrible level layouts; many (and I mean MANY) useless rooms and areas.

The GameCube has some serious power, and this game showcases it well with fluid movements of on-screen characters and lush backgrounds that are detailed down to little bits of trash that blow across the court from time to time.

The thing I hate most about the way this game looks has to be the overall cartoon-like appearance of the characters. Add that to the blatant lack of style (i.e. fog, ambient lighting effects, etc.), and what you get is a colorful "Fighting Force 2" clone with added gore.

I think the X-box magic is starting to wear off.

It's sometimes the little details that are thrown in for the fun of it that really bring a game to the top of the stack, showing that those involved weren't just pumping out another game, but actually took the time to give it some personality.

What's disappointing is how little sense of immersion there is. Most of the time you feel like the pod is sitting still and the background is moving by.

The graphics are flawless. Super-smooth, fast, seamless environments stretch on as far as the eye can see. While the GameCube should easily be able to do this, it's the frenetic pace that makes it most impressive.

The best parts of the graphics are all the taunts and celebrations the players do in between plays, and there are plenty.

I don't know where all the hype came from, but Wreckless doesn't live up to it.

What's nice is the character animations, the huge environments, and the overall ominous feel. Great sound effects add to the atmosphere.

Neither of these games bring home the gold in accurately simulating the Olympics, but ESPN International Winter Sports does a less-worse job of doing so [than "Salt Lake 2002."]

Pay attention folks, THIS is how you make a "Special Edition."

There's a total of eight rounds, and the story is still genius (if you like extremely quirky non-sequitors), but I don't feel like I'm getting a new game. More like Parappa Version 1.2.

A tough love of a game. You won't get into it right away, and for the first few hours you'll be finding yourself swearing more than playing. But with a little patience, and a few grains of salt, it becomes a rather fun RPG.

The main problem that kills NightCaster's chances of being a great game is the very thing trying to make it unique; the targeting system.

Holy first-party sports title, Batman! This game is actually good!

While the concept is cool (though not original) as always Bandai's lack of effort in creating a comfortable control environment leaves the game hanging.

The graphics, the sound, and the street games... Sega knows how to make a winner.

A great game whether you like football or not. You'll want this game if you liked the Dreamcast version or if you're just looking for an alternative to Madden.