If you want subtlety and complexity, Delta Force probably isn't for you, but if you want to mow down terrorists using the latest firearms in a variety of colorful settings, then this is your game.

A superb strategy game. It's definitely the most sophisticated space-empire game available right now. If you're serious about space strategy, you can't afford to miss it.

The artificial intelligence of TWINE's enemies is both shaken and stirred.

The game is just far too buggy, easy, and uninspiring to hold your attention for more than a few hours, let alone a standard rental period.

Utterly run of the mill, completely middle of the road. Its flaws may not be glaring, but there isn't a single aspect of the game that truly shines through.

Shenmue II is so much better than its predecessor, refining nearly every aspect of the original. It's a polished game that serves as a showcase for the DC and the evolution of the RPG genre, and fans should definitely find a way to play it.

Real Pool offers most of the same elements as "Q-Ball Billiards Master," but it goes about it in a bare-bones way.

Isn't quite at the level to challenge PGA Championship Golf or Links in terms of realism, but even fans of those series would admit that PGA Tour 2001 can be a lot of fun to play.

If you don't expect the world when it comes to simulation options or graphical detail, it sure is a fine game of racing.

Quite fun in its execution with a good two-player mode and the ability to replay each level to attain near perfect scores and increasingly higher rankings, Sheep offers a lot of bang for your puzzle-game buck.

The length keeps the game from achieving greatness, but with its great cast of characters, fun story, and toe-tapping soundtrack, Incredible Crisis still provides an incredibly satisfying, albeit incredibly short, video game experience.

There are a total of 22 missions, each with multiple goals, but most can be easily bested in one or two tries, save for the final mission.

Isn't quite the all-encompassing racing simulation that Electronic Arts' "NASCAR 2001" is, but features like the beat the heat mode make the game worthwhile for any NASCAR fan.

Gundam Battle Assault isn't a good enough game to live on its own -- the fighting is competent, but hardly compelling for any length of time, and the story mode is completely uninteresting.

Instant fun for just about anyone that likes trivia.

Once you give it a closer look, Hey You, Pikachu! is a highly addictive game that both children and adults can enjoy.

Dreamcast owners can enjoy what is easily the best version of the game to be released thus far.

It can take you awhile to learn the game, and some of the elements of the combat may occasionally prove unwieldy, but most everything else about Sacrifice is so inventive that you should be able to turn a blind eye to its shortcomings and enjoy the game for its many outstanding qualities.

McGrath vs. Pastrana stutters along like Gomer Pyle on amphetamines. The frame rates are so poor that the entire game has a jerky feel to it, and the overall package comes off as erratic.

An engaging experience but fails to match the gameplay finesse of "GoldenEye."

The game has crisper visuals, smoother textures, fluid animation, realistic and entertaining gameplay, and new modes of play such as franchise, street, and online.

The occasionally sluggish control can be a little frustrating but not enough to take the fun out of the game.

Its pleasing graphics and amazing replays are sure to please technophiles, and while it doesn't have as many tracks or as much replay value as we'd like, MotoGP definitely deserves a spot on your shelf.

It's by no means a Quake III Arena, but fans of big explosions and warfare should be pleased.

Its lackluster voice acting detracts from the otherwise spooky atmosphere that its excellent sound effects create.

Much more than just an annual rehash - it repairs whatever damage was done by last year's version, heads in a more authentic direction, and offers numerous new features.

An excellent party game, but unlike its predecessors, its online play component also makes it ideal even when other people aren't at home.

The graphics will make you shake your head in disbelief even after a month of playing it, the sound effects can actually convey a sense of texture, and the music will have you figuring out the best way to hook your PS2 up to your computer to record the soundtrack.

Easily the best iteration of the series thus far, thanks to improved AI, cleaner graphics, and tighter controls.

A basketball game that remains virtually unchanged from last year's version.

A game full of redefinitions, forcing you to really rethink what you expect out of a game from an audio/visual standpoint while delivering some exciting, balanced gameplay at the same time.

For the game's target age group, the combination of a humorous plot, unlimited continues, and solidly average gameplay makes for a great, non-gory initiation into the 3D combat genre.

If you're into off-roading, you may never have to buy another video game.

If you like racing for the sheer thrill of it and don't need to have all the realism, then 4x4 Evolution is definitely recommended.

Instead of fixing any of Psycho Circus' problems, adding some Dreamcast-only levels, or even just making the game an exact port of the original, the programmers at Tremor have actually removed some key features of the PC version.

A perfect example of good intentions gone awry.

If you're a console pool shark, this one is worth picking up, but it doesn't do anything to distinguish itself from other recent billiards efforts.

Unlike "Missile Command," Fantavision is an out and out puzzle game that offers a less aggressive, oddly soothing game experience.

Despite a few rough edges, Konami has nailed it when it comes to gameplay and fun.

Looks simply amazing. The animation is smooth, but the character models are what really stand out.

Both exciting and entertaining, while at the same time it doesn't rob gamers of a decent simulation experience.

It may not be the best-looking PC game available, but Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 2 has a solid look and a level of replay value that's unmatched by any game of its type.

Lacks any real punch and stands as the quintessential middle-of-the-road off-roading game.

Graphically, the game has taken a very large leap, and the arcade version of the game looks downright ugly by comparison.

Overall, the game feels a little rushed with its easy-way-out track design.

While hard-core hockey types may eventually tire of the arcade-heavy gameplay, NHL 2001 is still a solid playing hockey game that will satisfy the needs of most players.

Though the game gets a little dry and repetitive after a while, the limitless opportunities found in the multiplayer modes and the insane vehicular stunts that make up a good portion of the game's action make it a worthy addition to any driving fan's game library.

An extremely fun arcade-style racer.

Dynasty Warriors 2's beat-'em-up gameplay is simple enough to make it easy to get in to, and the game is interesting enough to keep you entertained for a while.

Some will appreciate the game's differences, while others will find the game's focus on minigames and side quests tedious and slightly out of place.

It's an inviting, fast-paced, technical rally game that offers enough replay value and features to satiate any racing audience.

The bottom line with Deep Raider is that you should avoid it at all costs.

While Links 2001 isn't sufficiently superior enough to pull anyone away from "PGA Championship Golf," it'll definitely please Links fans, especially once the promised course-converter becomes available.

While Summoner may not realize all of its lofty goals, it is still a good RPG with a solid storyline and an excitingly unconventional take on the RPG genre.

Clunky and unpolished.

A fun, strategic game that doesn't ram reality down your throat.

Those who may be looking for another "SSX" will certainly be disappointed by X-Games' sim-styled approach, but those who are looking for a true-to-life snowboarding experience will be overjoyed.

Just shy of average - there's nothing particularly bad here, but what little good it has is purely incidental and generally ignorable.

Thanks to a slick presentation, diverse gameplay, and overwhelming customization options, the game certainly comes close.

As you may expect from this genre developed by From Software, there is a good story integrated into the game, but somehow your character, Cain, lacks personality and the ability to interact with the rest of the characters in the game.

Like the original Legends, the sequel features an entertaining and overall lighthearted feel, but this time with slightly more serious overtones.

Even though it's not quite up to prevailing standards, Speedball 2100 still packs quite a bit of wallop.

Many games try to test your skill, but Super Runabout works to exercise your sense of frustration.

Too simplistic for fans of the strategic military genre, and too slow and complex for anyone looking for a high intensity shooter.

The added training mode in the home version doesn't make up for the fact that you can master the game in less than a day.

Fans of the N64 duo of "GoldenEye" and "Perfect Dark" should definitely give this one a try.

The level of detail in the game's presentation and feel is so dramatically superior to previous football games, it's unbelievable.

The disjointed nature of Orphen is unfortunate, because it's easy to envision great gameplay experiences being the product of its game system.

If it weren't for the overly touchy control and the game's overall lack of difficulty and length, X-Squad could have been a contender.

Thanks to its great graphics, just watching your soldiers as they storm across the battlefield killing bugs is actually pretty fun - for a while, at least.

A solid arcade-style boxing game, and like most arcade games, it wears thin fairly quickly.

The game's poor presentation gives you a hint of the game's nature right away, which is confirmed hours later once you've mastered the game's repetitive gameplay mechanics.

The free flowing nature of the sport is stifled, and it all comes off as if the developers have never strapped a board to their feet and headed down the mountain, let alone hung out with a crew of real riders to find out where they're coming from.

One of the better first-person shooters available on a console, and as such, fans of that genre and history buffs alike owe it to themselves to give it a shot.

Couldn't possibly appeal to anyone. With a seemingly random frame rate, stiff and ugly animation, and a control scheme that fights you every step of the way.

DR:NE has better visuals, more tracks, improved gameplay, and enough secrets to induce a gaming fugue state in all who dare to play it.

You can master the game in less than a day. Add to that the extremely substandard control, and you're left with a game that is barely worth renting.

For those of us who were big fans of the original game, the gameplay and presentation of R2RB: R2 are all too familiar, making the sequel seem like little more than a simple roster update.

Zeus plays like a best-of-all-worlds combination of some of the greatest strategy games ever.

While it can be fun at times, there are so many annoying gameplay issues that the overlying feeling of hindrance is difficult to shirk.

Like the great looking textures, the game's 3D models and special effects are very impressive.

In spite of its premise -- a world war -- Red Alert 2 is lighthearted. From the humorous full-motion video sequences to the heavy-metal music to the toylike unit designs, the game has much more in common with G.I. Joe than with "Saving Private Ryan."

Has consistently ambitious level design throughout, even in the PS2-exclusive maps, and the entire game benefits from it.

This budget-priced stand-alone follow-up completely reinvigorates the original game by adding four new car types, 20 racetracks, and a host of updated graphics and gameplay mechanics.

If you're a pinball fan, Fantastic Journey is a pretty amazing feat, and the price is definitely right.

Those looking for a quick fishing fix without getting dirty will be more than pleased with this offering.

EX3 may feel a bit rushed in some spots, but overall it's a fun and great-looking fighting game that won't disappoint longtime EX fans.

The average graphics, sound, and play mechanics contribute to the feeling that all this has been done before, and the uninspired storyline and lack of real plot twists really doesn't give you much motivation to keep playing.

NBA Live 2001 is not only the PlayStation's best basketball game, but it's also the best playing b-ball sim on any system.

Playing Exotica requires very little skill or finesse, but for the casual gamer who doesn't want to commit lots of time to racing a track, that's not really a bad thing.

The graphics back up the audio perfectly, and the result is the best-looking music/rhythm game ever released.

Unfortunately, in the end, not even the inclusion of the classic version of Battleship is enough to save this pointless game.

Due to its attention to detail and wide range of features, Combat Flight Simulator 2 has something to offer almost every simulation enthusiast.

DTR doesn't have a lot of exciting new features, and the lack of substantial multiplayer support is disappointing. But the game is nearly as much fun as its predecessor.

For those who haven't yet played a Close Combat game, or for veterans looking for new maps and scenarios for this outstanding series, then Close Combat: Invasion Normandy provides plenty of new challenges.

Beyond the control issues, Alien Resurrection is gruelingly hard.

The game may not have the lasting appeal of Psygnosis' "Wipeout" or Namco's "Ridge Racer," but it has enough gameplay, eye candy, and bonus secrets to put it near the top of what the PlayStation has to offer.

While all the other pieces come together flawlessly, the lack of replay keeps the game from achieving greatness.