The combat isn't deep, the level design's not fantastic, and the AI's a bit dumb. But BloodRayne has one big thing going for it: it's fun!

Sammy Studios and Asmick Ace have done a remarkable job in creating a fast-paced aerial combat game that is easy to jump into and play, and looks amazing to boot.

Average/below average across the board, with no real elements to keep gamers interested after a few levels.

The complete package - awesome graphics, stellar control, and meticulous realism.

The style Vanessa adds with her dance moves is one of the biggest draws, but poor controls and overpowered enemies bog this title down. Maybe the enemies seem harder because the controls are bad, but something needs fixing.

Those who can embrace the technology aspects, can invest the time to immerse themselves in the jargon and lore will find an evolving game with depth and challenge. Throw in incredible environments, an amazing soundtrack and you have a winner.

The dungeons are great and popular, but there are some lag issues here that need to be corrected.

It not only brings the fun of Final Fantasy Tactics to the GBA, complete with the 40 or so gameplay hours, but manages to improve on the original in many aspects as well in the process.

The grapple system, while finally starting to come back into popularity, isn’t perfect. The game still feels like you can finish it without focusing on the grapple system. The story mode is also a big disappointment for hardcore wrestling fans.

Ninja Storm has some good graphics, but the rest of the game falls up short due to redundancy and boring level design.

There are plenty of stages to sink your teeth into in this one and the improvements and much-appreciated extras will surely keep gamers more than entertained.

Offers a lot of new vehicles, weapons, and maps to give you even more of what you've been playing this game for all this time. It is a solid and enjoyable addition to the BF series that just makes that game even more addictive and gives you some new ways to play and new toys to play with.

The game animation is some of the best around and the commentary is spot-on, not to mention the fact that you get the no-holds-barred studio analysis.

Aside from the occasional player gliding across the ground, the graphics are phenomenal and superior to "Madden 2004."

Disney's Extreme Skate Adventure's ingredients are like those of a delicious cake. You've got high-quality eggs, flour and milk (the Tony Hawk engine); rich, irresistible chocolate (Tony Hawk-style gameplay); and a sugary-sweet frosting that's too good to miss (Disney characters).

There’s an ample amount of objectives, game modes and characters to keep gamers young and old well occupied but if you’re looking for a deep skating experience, this is not the game that will satisfy your skateboarding cravings.

When it comes to a great program for younger gamers, Disney’s Extreme Skate Adventure is a bonafide success. Older, more experienced players may get a chuckle or two from the animation, but will not find it much of a challenge.

The care and attention to detail evident in this game is a testimony to the designers' integrity, which is too often missing in children's games.

The simple and scaled down options seem to be made for newer players into this kind of market, but the confusing nature of the game if you don't play the campaign first can quickly get frustrating.

For a game to be really fun, there has to be that hook, well, this title has that hook. As in hooked me into playing it all-the-time. A popular game in my house right now and I imagine will be for quite a while.

In a day and age where storyline is always key, Runaway: A Road Adventure delivers a golden gameplay experience.

A great strategy game. The game will appeal instantly to anyone who has played "Final Fantasy Tactics," the "Ogre Battle" series, or other strategy games for the Playstation 1.

The problem that I had with Republic was the steep learning curve that came with the game, accompanied by a long read of the manual to get your bearings.

This is a game that requires patience, preparation and persistence. Combine those three qualities for a successful hunt in a visually compelling game.

Bombastic blows away all other Playstation 2 puzzlers.

Things like the interface design and other small rough spots throughout the game will turn off those gamers spoiled by the near perfection that is "Madden NFL 2004" and "ESPN NFL Football". Yet I defy any PS2 sports fan not to fall in love with the game’s online features.

Soul Calibur 2 is sword-fighting perfection trapped in a box.

989 Studios's best release yet, but is still not quite perfect.

The environments and weather effects are visually stunning in this new hunting title for 2004.

Aside from all the juicy extras and great multiplayer features, Midway is still able to showcase some really solid fighting action that translates well on the GBA. If you’re a fan of the genre you can't go wrong with this one.

An awesome package. It's got great art, stunning visuals, immersive sound, responsive controls, RPG elements, great level and boss design, a challenging difficulty level, and slick, slick style to top it all off.

As boring as it can be, it can make you feel thrilled and invigorated at the same time. Thus is the beauty-- and bad-- of fishing. This game offers a lot of that realistic thrill.

The AI is sound for single-player games and the online capabilities are truly amazing.

The Xbox version doesn’t offer any real changes from the version released on other consoles last year, but the game still stays incredibly true to the TV show and offers all the fun and charisma that have made the series so endearing and popular over the years.

This is a game that requires patience, preparation and persistence. Combine those three qualities for a successful hunt in a visually compelling game.

Aside from the gorgeous visuals and multitude of goodies to unlock, the game's action will hook you in and won't let you go until the very last stage.

Surprising the controller was really easily to use in this game, and not a hamper like in other fighting games. I am not big on using the analog control stick for fighting games, but Namco did a great job because every move performed worked flawlessly!

Another great feature of this game is the mission varieties to mix up the action and the open-ended style of gameplay throughout a few Acts.

Mojo! is not going to blow people away with its gameplay. This is rather simple, but addictive. The courses are challenging and the environments are brilliantly designed.

In my opinion what could make this good game into a fantastic game would have been the use of voiceovers. If I could hear "in coming torpedoes" then I could yell out "Hard to starboard ahead flank" That would have even been more realistic.

While the game has its share of problems here and there, it doesn’t distract from the game’s most appealing feature--dusting vampires and interacting with characters fans of the show have come to love.

Easy controls, and the ability to go in and play through the light cycle circuit as a game totally separate from the story driven FPS part was great and will help to increase replay value overall for many people. The enemies, weapons, leveling up system, downloading and just overall presentation of the game were spectacular in my opinion.

The mediocrity of the game play wont make this title a game to remember.

The track design is so unique and so incredibly cool that you won't believe it at first. There are more twists, turns and thrilling surprises (both graphical and gameplay-related) that you'll be in a state of shock for the first 20 minutes of play.

Devilishly fun for the first couple hours. Hours three through ten, however, tend to drag on.

The graphics are beautiful and along with the sound effects and musical score really immerse you in the game.

A lot of fun to play, and even when I got annoyed at getting killed due to the camera giving me a problem (which happened more than it probably should have), I found myself going back in and playing it again.

The mystery is intriguing and the puzzles interesting to figure out. Kids will have a good time using their brains to decipher lots of clues.

Alter Echo is great but has one unforgivable issue: repetitive gameplay.

Even though this Alter Echo has a unique idea, the repetition kills it completely. This game is a good rental but nothing more.

While the gameplay may leave something to be desired, much of the talent from the TV show, be it voice, writing or otherwise, has ported over to work on the game, giving the game all the wit, humor and feel of the fantastic TV show.

A few new moves have been introduced, the missions now have a less constrained non-linear feel to them, and the online play has been greatly improved from the PS2 version. However, it’s recommended that you invest in a good analog gamepad.

From the detailed graphics, amazing music, excellent tutorial, and excellent concept, everyone should find something to enjoy with this game.

The little technical problems this game suffers from are not enough to conceal the addictive RC racing fun Smash Cars offers.

Lacks the gameplay that would take it over the top and make it an incredible experience. This game is good, it is not great.

This game has got an extremely deep Quest mode that will keep anyone occupied for months on end.

Not the most visually stunning turn-based combat game on the market, on any platform. But the lure of this game is much more insidious. The game has depth of play that few can equal. This is more about entreating the brain as opposed to the eyes or ears.

The online mode that is included is nothing short of "sweetness."

From the detail graphics, excellent controls, and outstanding owner’s mode everyone should find something to enjoy with this game.

The brighter colors means that, even if you weren't lucky or financially stable enough to pick up a GBA SP, you'll still be able to see the game pretty clearly.

If there was anytime to purchase Madden for the first time, it's now as this is by far the best of the bunch.

This is the National Football League with all its unpredictability, athleticism, spectacular plays and game day challenges.

For quick, pick me up & play game, Monster Truck Madness will not disappoint. The 3D graphics are impressive and the racing is smooth & polished. However those gamers looking for a more in-depth racing experience will be disappointed.

There are only 12 tracks, but they're all fun, and there are quite a few hidden extras to keep you coming back for more. Most important is the first-time experience though, and I am very pleased to say that it is a blast.

Chaos Legion is like a train on a circular track: it goes round and round, never veering from the path. I'll leave it up to you to decide whether or not that's a good thing.

Yet another stellar Ghost Recon experience with an interesting premise, challenging missions and the same great online multiplayer experience we’ve all come to expect from a Tom Clancy tactical action game.

Comparing it to other cart-racing games, it is definitely one of the most fun-filled experiences you can find in that particular genre. But basing it solely on it’s value in the game industry, renting it just makes more sense.

Fun, but lacks the intensity of the first game. The intensity was lessened with the sequel, perhaps due to the fact that it was a sequel and I had already experienced that kind of horror once. Silent Hill 3 uses the same scare tactics as the first two games, so unless you're a newcomer, you probably won't be too horrified.

There is so much to do, so much to unlock. You'll have fun with the two-player mode, but the heart of the game is really the single-player experience. It's addictive from the start, and the fantasy courses are so good that you'll want to race them again and again.

A pretty straightforward brawler that, while fun at first, probably won’t hold your attention for very long.

A wonderfully freaky good time with plenty of high-flying action and humor, although the game does feel a bit incomplete in a lot of places.

Sadly, the game's poor design, uninteresting story plot and monotonous gameplay will sorely disappoint fans of the Dinotopia books and television miniseries.

A deep and involving WWII strategy title.

Matrix did a great job in taking a board game style and incorporating it into a 3-D presentation. The building of your squad and Titans is a blast, and adds to the addictive quality and replay value of the game.

I can honestly say that I have a little more respect for the people who do this kind of thing everyday after playing Emergency Fire Response, and great job to Dreamcatcher in making a fun RTS game that captures excitement and enjoyment based on real life people.

The console controls just don’t work well for this kind of game, and not having the ability to pause during a battle and order set jobs to be done really caused some frustration and just seemed like autopilot fighting until one group was dead.

Lacks excitement. It is a simple game in which the only thing that stands out are the graphical elements.

Not a bad game, but not a particularly good one, either.

The setting for a really interesting adventure is present and the hero has a really nifty aquatic gift, but the end result is disastrous thanks to poor execution and a weak story with no real payoff.

Let me get this straight: a real-time strategy game without a multiplayer mode? Sure, it's been done before, but come 'on, this is Xbox! They could have given gamers the option to link up two consoles and two TVs.

Aviation enthusiasts and beginners alike will find hours of enjoyment with this title and tons of re-playability.

On par with some of Nintendo's best titles. It's the best multiplayer game I've played in months, and might just have more replay value inside it than the super-addictive "Super Monkey Ball."

The instruction manual is lacking and the controls can be a little confusing. But with all of the different gameplay elements, Age of Wonders is an excellent addition to anyone’s library.

Does a great job in captivating its audience in a rich storyline and direful locales. However, with its slow-paced game play and unpolished effects, it fails in its attempt to raise adventure PNCs from the grave.

Graphically it is strong, and the audio tracks are superb.

This is a game that is conceptually sound, has solid graphics and sound and plays well. It will take time to get into and learn the intricacies of the game, but therein lies the fun and the challenge.

Entertaining and a refreshing break from the high-adrenaline majority of games. The graphics are stunning and the sound is incredibly realistic. With the game being so long, it was too bad the story couldn't have been better.

Retains the feeling of the film, and should be worth a look if you are a hardcore Steve McQueen fan or a fan of the movie looking for some nostalgia. However, the gameplay doesn’t have enough going for it to warrant a purchase from someone hoping for a deep stealth action title.

From the very beginning, the controls will hinder gamers enough that it becomes frustratingly annoying. And while the fast-paced action sequences are welcome additions, there aren’t enough to hold a gamer’s interest.

With horrid AI, lousy visuals, and boring level design, Navy Seals: Weapons of Mass Destruction is one budget title best left on the shelf.

The storyline was fantastic, and there is a ton of replay value here based on two alternate pathways to follow and again, tons of side quests.

The PlayStation 2 controller is the best controller to play sports games with, and NCAA Football uses it to the fullest. The gameplay is extremely tight and the characters move with the slightest touch of the controller.

Although NCAA Football 2004 could be called NCAA Football 2003 – Episode 2, it still offers enough of the little things for College Football fanatics.

The new teams are the big draw here. The game has been tweaked and seems to be a fuller experience.

A gem in the galaxy of MMORPGs. It has a way to go to work out the kinks, but this is a game with depth of play and will likely have staying power.

The graphics are great and the hits are believable. The action can get really intense making for edge-of-your-seat fights.

The game is never too vulgar to be offensive or distracting since the volleyball matches are downright addictive and nicely done.

Unfortunately this game is nowhere near the league of the movie, it is down right awful...Do not buy this game at any costs.