Lengthy and hard to master, FIFA Soccer 2005 has enough kicking power to knock the teeth right out of your mouth.

Gameplay quickly becomes an exercise in futility and patience. The control of the game is very slow and unresponsive, further hurt from the inability to discern most wrestlers from the next.

Shoot 'em up Heaven, puzzle-solving torture. Despite its flaws, Lilo & Stitch 2 is guaranteed to entertain its target audience.

A mediocre game that fails to deliver anything positive. The only praise I can give is the absence of annoyances like frustrating gameplay and too hard a difficulty level for children.

While the action portions aren't as good as they could be and are little more than mindless hack and slash, the RTS elements are a lot more fleshed out and add a lot of depth to the game.

With sharp visuals and loads of neat levels, you'll have a blast cutting through enemies. If you're offended by extreme violence, stay clear, otherwise this is one enjoyably gruesome action game.

It’s free-roaming landscape, charming characters, solid platform action and fun multiplayer cart racing mode will hook you right away, mates.

Sure "Winning Eleven 7" for the PS2 dominates this particular sport’s genre in terms of gameplay, but FIFA Soccer 2005 is a solid game with an even greater online multiplayer mode.

An all-encompassing, time-consuming, I-just-can't-stop-playing-it kind of game.

Dribbling, passing and headers are handled beautifully enough and the First Touch Control is a welcome addition that we’d like to see again next year. As for the game’s Career Mode, not only is it comprehensive but it’s also downright addictive.

It’s a bit on the short side of things and the camera can be a little tricky at times, but overall this is a nice, shiny package worthy of your consideration.

Many people will tell you that "Mortal Kombat II" and "3" alone are worth the $20, and when you notice how many other great arcade games are gathered here it becomes obvious that it’s well worth its price.

The number of options, the good graphics for the globe and almost limitless gameplay adds up a game that is worthy of United Nations attention.

This is the reflexive kind of game that allows gamers to play through quick levels with a light entertainment feel. This is a nice little program, not exceptional, but still fun to play.

Whatever you choose, don't expect an experience on the level of the first game -- that's something Tak 2 can't give.

Being able to play them again, without plopping down pounds of quarters and inhaling ozone all night, is fabulous. I hope they keep coming.

Side-scrolling, Goomba-stomping, RPG adventuring. Paper Mario isn't among the best GameCube RPGs; it is the best.

If you liked the original game, you'll love Tak 2: The Staff of Dreams. Not only is it bigger, better and more beautiful but it's also one of those games that will win you over with its charming story and characters plus its too-fun-to-put-down platformer goodness.

If you're not tear-jerked over MK's greatness, it's doubtful that the other games will have you reaching for a handkerchief.

Raises the bar as to what can be expected from an educational title, but offers little in the realm of entertainment.

One thing that can definitely be said here is that the game is funny, and it will provide some good laughs along the way while you are playing it.

The game isn’t half bad, but it really becomes quite tedious after a certain amount of time.

Magna Cum Laude might become too repetitive way too quickly but for those looking for a funny look at the college life, this game will not fail to provide some truly genuine laughs.

The solid presentation, excellent voice acting, easy to use controls and original story line will have Law & Order fans looking to overrule all objections. However the repetitive responses to questions, questionable warrant system and lack of personalization might have other gamers looking to overturn the jury’s verdict.

The gameplay is exactly right: intriguing, engaging and challenging, without being frustrating. The game is long enough, and not too long. The interface is good, although the inventory access still needs improving. The puzzles are great, the mini-games are great...it's a great game.

This is truly a niche game. I would not recommend it to someone that does not know a good deal about hunting/fishing. There is just too much to know about the delicate ecosystem with wildlife and hunter's needs to just wing-it for some casual fun.

The short levels, enormously goofy bosses, and the typical scenarios are just what the Mega Man fan ordered. The game is super-sized with new weapons and character actions.

An outrageously funny and extremely naughty game that bends the rules but still falls a bit flat due to its repetitive nature.

If the developers put some additional time sprucing up the graphics engine, the controls, and the difficulty level, this would have been a game to seriously contend with.

It reminds me of the roller rink, the movie theaters-anywhere that had a working Mortal Kombat machine. That's the draw for this game ' nostalgia. The hook is everything else.

Outrageous, stellar, “sick as hell,” “balls to the walls”.

The World Destruction tour is fun, but the neophyte skaters may find this a bit more challenging than they can manage. Still, with solid online play elements, this is a winner.

This game has some problems but is somewhat soothing. An accessible interface, the challenge of grabbing wind with the right sails, and dazzling sea effects make for a solid experience.

Puts a new "spin" on the genre.

The environments aren't as LEGO-y as the fans will desire, but on the bright side the gameplay is akin to "Baldur's Gate" and will entertain you until the end. The end comes fast though. Keep that in mind.

The gameplay is riveting and exciting, the visuals and audio some of the best ever, with enough ways to play that will keep you busy for months.

The levels are teeming with things to do, with tons of goals to perform in each one of them. There is also no shortage of playable characters, with a plethora of pro skaters and secret characters to help you on your journey.

It might not push the series into new territory but Tony Hawk's Underground 2 for the GameCube is an outrageously fun sequel with a lot of laughs and skating goodness.

The light hearted silliness of Fenimore Fillmore’s antics is a welcome addition to the genre. The gag reel is tops and I wouldn’t mind a sequel one bit.

Not especially challenging, I beat up a Game Boy game a while back for using the tired "move block" puzzle as a form of play and here we are on a PC title that is doing the same.

Even though Myst IV doesn’t break any new ground for the series, it still remains an extremely compelling adventure game with a fantastic presentation and ranks as the best of the series and one of the best of the genre.

The excellent graphics, good controls and great sound effects also add up to a great game. But all is not perfect, the difficulty and the occasional AI misstep might put off some gamers.

The newly enhanced IsoMotion works just a tad better than last year but it still has a way to go, fortunately the rest of the game plays like a dream and the 24/7 Mode is even more awesome than before.

I spent hours tinkering with the game just to find all the options and explore them. It has a good design and good graphics.

Yes indeed, it is good to be bad. Elixir and Vivendi have seen to that. Evil Genius will not set the world on fire with its graphics or soundtrack, but the game offers a solid challenge and entertaining experience.

A very deep and complex game, which will appeal to the crowd that this game is made for. However, the gameplay is a bit complicated, and may alienate more casual strategy gamers. Only hardcore strategy fans need apply.

It’s true to the show that inspired it in almost every possible way but Return of the General Lee just falls flat thanks to awful controls and several glaring glitches scattered throughout.

It's double the insanity for all you psychopath-loving gamers out there, but it's half the fun for gamers.

The fact that you have to train to increase stats, and the fact that training occurs after every match...it's not good.

Fans of the series will find everything that originally made them fans, while newcomers and casual fans will find a game that should satisfy their basketball needs with its depth and relatively short learning curve.

The tried and true gameplay, excellent controls, detailed graphics and online play add up to a great package for gamers. However the difficulty and dated look of some of the graphics and sound effects will have non-SNK fans looking elsewhere for their fighting fix.

Rises above the game's original roots to bring a game that's both refreshingly humorous as well as downright enjoyable.

I’d rather buy "NBA 2K5" twice for the $40 NBA Live costs. NBA team comparison: 2003-2004 Los Angeles Lakers – Lots of flash and attention, but in the end it falls short of the title.

The most complete rally racing game you'll find on the Xbox. This is the Colin McRae Rally game that defines the very essence of the sport and thus making this the Must Have title to own.

All said, NBA 2K5 is the best basketball game on the market. Period. NBA team comparison: 2003-2004 Detroit Pistons – Does what it needs to do to get it done. Teamwork and fundamentals give this game the championship it rightfully deserves.

An exceedingly enjoyable RPG that’s both captivating and addictive enough to keep fans of the genre more than satisfied.

Shark Tale isn't the colossal adventure it could have been, but it's got what it takes to please the kiddies. Think of it as a graduation from Mario Party. If that series has become too easy for your child, this game is the next step up.

Parents, be sure you know your kid's gaming styles and preferences before picking up this game, because if your kids don't like arcade play, then they won't like this game.

A good idea gone bad by repetition. It's not hard to beat the game whether you're a kid who's just starting out or an adult who can't get enough of SpongeBob's crazy antics.

Seasoned gamers and adults probably won’t get too much out of the simplistic gameplay and real lack of challenge.

Be sure you know your kid's gaming styles and preferences before picking up this game, because if your kids don't like fast, timed arcade play, then they won't like this game. For the rest of the young crowd, though, this may be just the ticket.

The graphics for Rome were nothing short of great in my opinion from animations to the smooth camera work and lack of lag even when large numbers of troops filled the screen. The sound in the game is also spectacular.

While there is resource management present, the game has simplified it to building and upgrading structures to help keep it simple and balance between that and action.

It might not satisfy quite like the third-person shooter action games of late but the game offers lengthy missions that just get better the further you go. It’s a shame that many of the original game’s flaws return in full force in this sequel.

DDR Extreme not only gives DDR fanatics what they need with new songs, but it also adds cool new EyeToy features to the mix. Fans of the series and people with EyeToys should give it a look.

The missions are short and to the point, which works out nicely but if you’re use to exploration EverQuest style, then you’re in for a disappointment.

I liked it for the good looking eye candy, but simply was not challenged, MMX has lots to celebrate but fails to really turn heads in terms of originality and innovative gameplay.

Creates a thoroughly enjoyable atmosphere, with great multiplayer options. Marvel fans can rejoice, and fans of team-based combat games can as well.

The concept for this game is so simple, yet it works so well. Each of the levels are highly addictive, and they will keep you coming back for more, and to unlock all of the mysteries that this game possesses.

Not only the best military sim of recent times, but one of the most intense and exciting strategy games ever created.

The game has a lot of cutscenes and load times interrupt the flow, but the story is intriguing enough to pull players through those moments.

Goes for the more is better crowd, and as a result ends up giving us a whole lot less. The gameplay consists of nothing more than sword-slashing and weapon-firing.

One of the most in depth strategy games I have ever played. There is so much to do in this game it is baffling, no matter what your WWII fantasy scenario might be you can just about live it out while playing this game.

Makes a better collector's item than it does a great playing video game. Star Wars fans will think it's cool, but only for a limited amount of time.

With great action-RPG elements, awesome multiplayer support and a meticulous faithfulness to the comics, this is the best X-Men game ever.

If you’re buying the game for its single player campaign, you’re making a big mistake. Battlefront falls apart when it comes to the single player game but doesn’t fail in bringing the online multiplayer action we’ve been dying for ever LucasArts started designing Star Wars games.

Besides the camera, the graphics are some of the best I've seen in fighting games.

With good graphics, great gameplay and concept behind the game, and overall decent sounds this one might be right for many of the MMORPG fans who have been waiting for a good title.

Gamers who enjoy a more action oriented RTS title without a lot to worry about other than fighting and capturing strategic areas will definitely have a great time with it, regardless of having an in depth knowledge of the Warhammer universe prior to picking it up.

The “Open Ice Control” that the developers implemented in NHL 2005 really expands the entire gameplay, since it adds more strategy to every play that you might go through.

Gamers wanting the most realistic golf experience need not continue their search – they'll find exactly what they're looking for (and things they didn't even know they wanted) in Tiger Woods PGA Tour 2005.

A great edition of a wonderful series, it's definitely worth getting, even if players already have the 2004 edition, just for the Game Face II's added features and the new course editor.

The most striking thing about GP Legend is the courses.

The best jam wrestling/street fighting/kick boxing game on the market.

Better than last year’s 2004 and the inclusion of Xbox Live support will be important to fans of the series, but there isn’t anything remarkably better that warrants an immediate purchase.

Like your local golf course. It’s still fun to go out there and tee off, but haven’t we played this 18 before?

An addictively fun game of golf that is certain to appeal to new and old fans alike. It doesn’t raise the bar in terms of gameplay but with all its game modes and new features, you’ll have a hard time finding a golf simulator that matches up to PGA Tour 2005.

Add silky smooth animations and an addictive pick-up-and-play gameplay style and you end up with NHL 2005.

Despite the flawed enemy AI, the gameplay was incredibly solid.

A very entertaining game that contains nothing but combat. This isn't the kind of game I'll spend a month of my time with (it's too short and repetitive for that). However, will I come back to it in a few months? You bet.

While the platforming gameplay is presented well, and the moves are varied and fun, the difficulty and the lack of save spots can be frustrating.

The gameplay really doesn't dazzle, and with several other fantastic FPS games out there, it's a wonder the developers let this one go in this condition. Vietcong: Purple Haze is flat as a board.

Take away all of the hype, hyperbole, and this game’s celebrated lineage, you are still left with what can only be considered a masterpiece of gaming.

We as gamers crave unique experiences and perspectives in our games and this one delivers. About the only people I can imagine not enjoying this game are die-hard cat people (Dog’s rule, by the way). Give this game a chance, you won’t regret it.

The only downside is that there isn’t as much to Gradius V as there is to some of its competition (R-Type Final, for example) in terms of variation and replay value, but the key element of Gradius V is its challenging and fun gameplay.

The enjoyment dies out after about two or three more missions though, and the game becomes repetitive all the way up until the end.

The environment is huge but the controls are simple enough to allow players to explore without complication.

A game with both style and substance. Yes it gets repetitive and yes it might seem like just a button-masher, but it’s an enjoyably addictive action game fans of the genre shouldn‘t miss.