Features some good graphics and a decent adaptation of D&D's turn-based tactical combat, but the game is primarily an uninspired dungeon crawl, burdened by repetitive gameplay, a cumbersome interface, and some serious technical issues.

As video games go, Sheep Raider is neither spectacular, nor challenging, nor interesting.

It successfully incorporates the trading elements of "Elite" and "Privateer," the combat elements of "Freespace" and "Wing Commander," a lighter version of "Independence War"'s realistic physics, and all the level-gaining and experience bonuses that make online role-playing games so addictive.

To put it bluntly, the frustrating controls ruin what would have been a perfectly good fishing game.

A game that is visually striking, with massive spell effects and a histrionic storyline, but one that may not appeal to fans of realistic war simulations.

An almost perfect translation of the arcade original.

A much prettier, somewhat smarter but less-compelling game than the original.

It's a decent freshman effort, but a lack of gameplay details and multiplayer features and substandard visuals limit the game's appeal to die-hard MLB fans only.

For those who want a bit of depth to their fighting, it may be too limited.

Game design at its worst. And considering its subject matter--the US military going abroad to battle terrorists--it's also an example of colossally bad timing.

The deepest, most realistic 3D NHL game on the market. Its graphics are impressive, its depth of gameplay modes is staggering, and the gameplay is predominantly tight.

Though it has few real role-playing elements to speak of and though some aspects of its gameplay aren't well implemented, ToD does succeed in offering plenty of good-looking combat sequences, which are repetitive but interesting nevertheless.

NHL Hitz can be fun for the first few days of play, but its computer AI, which basically chooses which team wins, ultimately zaps the game of long-term replay value.

It manages to bring this classic drive-and-shoot arcade game into the next-generation of polygonal gaming without losing the core appeal of the original.

It's not the most visually astounding game, but it finds middle ground between being a rigid sim and a strap-in-and-stomp-it arcade racer.

A strong and innovative, and great-looking, real-time game of business management and city building.

An extremely solid game that takes the series in a promising direction.

The game is undoubtedly driven by its smartly crafted aesthetic mood, though its production never compromises the gameplay it provides.

A promising and feature-packed racing game that regrettably suffers from unsophisticated physics, limited difficulty, and potential instability.

While there are better games available for the console--most notably, Capcom's Resident Evil: Code Veronica--the budget price of this game is sure to please just about any gamer willing to take the plunge into this well-saturated genre.

With its better balance, new features, and addictive gameplay, PSO Version 2 stands out as one of the last great games for the system.

An unusual game that might not have amazing graphics or sound, but its gameplay is unique and extremely fun.

Even better than the first--its design is much more focused, the missions are more involved, and the expanded options for your commandos are all excellent.

Planet of the Apes has no compelling action, no puzzling adventure, and no interesting places to explore. It is gaming stripped of virtually everything that separates games from work.

[It] has a steep learning curve and isn't terribly lengthy, but outside of these main gripes, it is also a solid platform for Marvel's Spider-Man character.

If you're looking to get back online and challenge people from all over the country or just your friends sitting across the room, NFL 2K2 is better than last year's game.

Rails Across America's many weaknesses certainly don't totally dampen the fun of racing to see who can outbuild the competition.

While the gameplay and graphics are just about identical to those of the arcade version, the lack of that big gimmicky sniper rifle makes the game downright silly.