With a lengthier adventure and a deeper combat sequence, Car Battler Joe could've had a shot at the Hall o' Fame.

With four-players in tow, it's a total blast, but for those that are looking for some solid, non-anger-inducing solo play, you'd do well to swerve away from this one for sure.

In still frames this game looks good, really good. In motion it has the grace of a beached humpback whale, and even then the whale might have the advantage.

I loved Wild ARMs 3. It's a wonderful example of a great sequel and a great game, and I would recommend it to any fan of console RPGs. Since Squaresoft did the translation, even the purists should have few gripes.

Fans of the series will love Silent Scope 3, though the game may be too difficult for everyone else.

Despite some nice features, the overly repetitive gameplay will probably wear thin after a bit.

We're still reduced to a four-player split-screen mode for multiplayer, but the gaming is solid and fast-paced.

Couple the control and camera issues with the bland and slapped-together feel of the graphics, the glitchy control scheme, and a protagonist who does nothing for long stretches of time and then runs from danger, and it's hard to come up with a single reason (other than the big Lord of the Rings logo on the box) why anyone would want to purchase this game.

Despite some nice features, the overly repetitive gameplay will probably wear thin after a bit.

If I didn't know any better I would say the developer purposely sabotaged this one in order to make the Xbox look bad.

Provides some great online action but lacks in the longevity department.

Wakka-wakka-walk-away from this subpar platformer.

Despite some nice features, the overly repetitive gameplay will probably wear thin after a bit.

Of the three versions, the GameCube release of X-Men: Next Dimension is the best -- strictly in a relative sense, of course.

So many play styles can only translate into one thing -- boundless replay value.

Fun, but it lacks the depth and originality of "Virtua Tennis" and "Mario Tennis."

This brilliant re-creation of the Robotech universe is a dream come true for fans of the animated series -- but it won't appeal to many others.

More aggravating than fun, a hassle really is the best way to describe this middling platformer.

A gathering of half-baked ideas that amount to a clumsy, dated experience.

It's a fun romp that often lacks originality.

A decent (yet sadly derivative) game lying underneath the mess.

Artificial intelligence could be improved, with obvious gaffes affected by opposing boxers in the heat of battle, but overall, it's no slouch.

The inability to play adequate defense makes Live 2003 a shallow affair.

Basically a step down from the original console games ... which weren't all that great to start with.

Easily the system's best multiplayer FPS, with a surprising amount of single-player action.

Though hardware limitations prevent the game from packing quite the same punch as its console brethren, Colin McRae Rally 2.0 is still a perfect fit for those with a vested interest in having a little rally action on the go.

While Virtua Tennis for the GBA dominates with addictive gameplay, it fails to impress with its rough-shod graphics.

It might not be the next "Halo," but with scads of unlockable content, a solid multiplayer mode, and a decent single-player storyline, TimeSplitters 2 has enough appeal to be a worthy addition to your Xbox collection.