Easily the best space sim since "FreeSpace 2," and in several ways it exceeds that game. Particle Systems has successfully created the type of game that fans of the genre have been waiting for years to play.

Suffers from a host of rather serious flaws, including an overall lack of polish, which can end up making the game disappointing more often than enjoyable for some players. These problems veil what's an otherwise captivating and immersive role-playing experience.

Those whose impression of the first game was negative shouldn't expect to have their opinions changed.

The ongoing and persistent nature of the game universe gives Shattered Galaxy something missing from most real-time strategy games, even those with superior technology.

A smart and solid racing game that provides an amazing feeling of true speed.

A damn good game, and no "Gran Turismo" can change that.

A fun, engaging little game, and it will have you running quick cash laps for longer than you'd like to admit--for the purpose of netting the next neat little power-up.

Clearly the best game yet produced for the survival-horror subgenre of adventure gaming, in spite of its flaws.

While it may not be the most graphically impressive version of the game, it is faithful to the series and manages to be the best skateboarding game for the N64.

A model example of what sequels should be. By taking an already great game mechanic and changing it ever so slightly, this sequel truly adds to the fishing experience--instead of just treading water.

MN 2002 will wear out its welcome in short order if you have any demands on the game as a serious simulation of the sport. Most will want to move on to the current PS2 version of the game, which represents a year of design improvements that this dated port does not.

A dizzying variety of new and classic armaments and parts, allowing for unprecedented amounts of Armored Core customization.

Those who do not have an interest in the minutiae of the sport of kings will likely find the gameplay to be dry and overly statistics-focused. Still, if you're looking for a change of pace in your racing game, there is certainly nothing else on the market quite like it.

It is a bit disappointing. Even still, the game manages to one-up last year's Madden in most categories.

Primal Prey is a budget version of another budget-priced game, and it's exactly as undistinguished as that makes it sound.

A remarkably fresh look at traditional real-time strategy gaming.

Disappointingly presented and blandly written, TRL Trivia is a poor substitute for ("You Don't Know) Jack" and not exactly a ton of fun in its own right.

Not a good game. It takes the primary elements of the Pern novels and uses them to fashion a run-of-the-mill adventure game that offers very little actual adventure and too many frustrating mechanical issues.

It's the mark of a good expansion like this that you can't imagine going back to playing without it. And The Mongol Invasion renders the original Shogun, an excellent game in its own right, almost obsolete.

A pretty weak game. With poor control, counterintuitive level design, and drab graphics, X Games Skateboarding is best suited for skateboarding fans looking for a quick fix in the form of a rental.

A competent title with enough depth, playability, challenge, and originality to hold the interest of the discerning strategy fan.

So while Madden 2002 isn't reinventing football on the PlayStation, it is really the best you're going to get on the system. Arguably, it can even provide a more enjoyable experience than its big brother on the PS2.

A competitive puzzle-strategy game that answers the question, "What if Tetris were a battlefield?"

The presentation is solid, the gameplay inviting, and the visuals stellar.

Offers up a solid dose of good old-fashioned gameplay wrapped up in slick graphics and an innovative use of technology.

Hardly a terrible game, but it has its share of issues and won't appeal to a large group of gamers.

Seasoned fans of the freestyle sports genre will whip through Razor Freestyle Scooter in an afternoon, no questions asked.

If you happen to be a very, very young child, and your parents are trying to distract you with a nonviolent game for short periods of time, you might actually enjoy Lightweight Ninja.