Probably the most visually stunning golf title of the year.

Looks good and sounds great, but Enter the Dragonfly lacks depth of play. It is a safe arcade-adventure outing.

This is just a clone, but one that is done well-enough.

The missions are varied, are never redundant... The only problem is that it is extremely easy to beat.

It’s got a lot of things going for it, like long gameplay and lots or replay value, but the problems can also cause it to get old really quick or just not appeal at all up front.

The vast majority of the single player campaign feels anti-climatic. It is still good don't get me wrong, but at times gameplay begins to drag. Thankfully there is an excellent multiplayer component.

Gorgeous, enormous and fun.

It is refreshing to see a developer try new ideas.

While the powerups and general animation are cute in a retro sort of way, retro drawings and props can't elevate average to excellence.

If you're looking for a mech title that isn't quite like most others out there - or just a fun action title, perhaps - do not pass this up.

Tactical stealth action at its most gratifying and if you are a fan of the series, this is the definitive version to own.

The control scheme and presentation makes the game very boring to play after only a short period of time, not to mention that the story mode won’t last you longer than a day.

There are too many "button" needs to limit yourself to such a tiny panel of controls. You really need to stand back and SEE what's going on. You must have very quick fingers to survive for long.

Manages to rip off everything that made Frogger a nice game, but still ends up no fun.

The bad thing about this game is that it is extremely easy, and at times, will still feel a bit redundant.

The kind of sports game that most aspire to be but few realize. The game’s dynamic lighting and game physics are superb. The animation is exceptional and the play is fluid.

The game is just too repetitive and easy.

The game looks, plays, and feels splendid! This game will not leave the player's CD-Rom for a long time, since it has such an astounding replay value.

Has a great storyline and is set in an amazing world, but is only a typical RTS/FPS title.

The game requires a lot of patience. There will be long stretches where you simply move your boat (which moves very slowly, might I add) across space, doing nothing. The combat sequences are few and far between, although they are very well executed.

The environments, aside from being really large, are also very richly detailed and impressed the heck out of me.

Control-wise the game has been nicely polished since "Know Your Role" and "Just Bring It."

I found myself laughing out loud on multiple occasions at various encounters, like a parrot who tells blonde and condom jokes and a private eye who scratches his crotch constantly.

This game won't be winning any technological achievement awards in the near future but it does do a commendable job of staying true to the movie while keeping the action well-paced and intense.

Even if this game wasn’t based on a film it would be a cinch to rate because Treasure Planet is all but devoid of any new ideas or unique gameplay implements. It is completely derivative of every other puzzle-solving platform game.

Perfect for stat junkies who like the RPG element of the create-a-player feature. Casual basketball gamers might want to look elsewhere as the gameplay could use a few tweaks.

Probably the most realistic chopper sim to date.

Upon completing The Cameron Files Pharaoh’s Curse I realized that I wanted more.

A true tactical strategy game with enough combat scenarios and a great multiplayer feature fans of this genre will like.

A great mix of fun and realism and it brings a lot of energy to the conservative game of golf.

Often comical and always brutal, this is a game that isn’t afraid to get its hands dirty and gamers will absolutely love it for that.

There is very little satisfaction in the gameplay and completion of levels-- which is what games are all about.

Plagued with various imperfections, TransWorld Snowboarding does not rise above its problems to be an extreme sports title worthy of a snowboarding aficionado.

With it’s mixing of genres and brilliant story, Shenmue II is an unforgettable experience.

Surprisingly, the game’s controls are not at all complicated to figure out, in fact, they‘re a dream come true.

Something does seem to be missing in this translation, and the game seems a little sanitized.

The addictive gameplay is still here as well, even if it is the same levels and stages over and over again at times, and new areas just means more hours sunk into sitting in front of the console.

What makes Tiger Woods the best golf game available are the controls.

Funny and challenging... Unfortunately, there are a couple of flaws that can quickly turn into more of an annoyance than it may be worth for some, and no more than three courses to play on.

The expansion really leans toward cooperative play. Interacting with other players is still viable and almost necessary to move along in the quest.

Performing stunts is easy -- almost too easy, if you ask me.

There isn’t enough innovation or technical upgrades to make this title stand out from the previous DDR releases. But don’t let that stop you, DDRMAX offers up tons of replay value.

For the first time in my life, I was completely engrossed in a Star Wars game.

The enemy is out there ­ somewhere. Finding him is the easy part, staying with him could prove tough, especially when the jet fighter you are flying turns like a semi on a go-kart track.

Gladiators of Rome has ... well ... waiting, and waiting for what seems like an eternity in an action game.

Its tough levels should keep you busy for awhile, and the story, while corny, is it at least a reason to play the single-player mode.

The weakest portion of Road Trip is the sound. Aside from the screeching of tires on the road and the bubble-gum pop on the car’s radio, there really is little else to listen to.

Flying was sometimes too hard, and the various little annoyances mentioned previously keep me from rating it higher, but I still think it is a great addition to a Flight Sim fan.

Though it sets up nicely with a strong storyline, it really just becomes another mission-based shooter game.

The writing weighs down the gameplay, too many cutscenes slow the course through it, and a linear path will drive some gameplayers right up a wall.

Fans of the genre (who will definitely buy a gun) should get a couple hours of enjoyment.

Entertaining at times, frustrating at others, Top Gun never really picks gamers up and takes them away.

The control is great and unique, the modes are plentiful, and the multiplayer mode is a lot of fun.

The challenges are now more plentiful, innovative and complex than ever before.

The game may not do a great job in vertical movement, and you may have a time finding the right line that your opponent is on, but the game does a solid job of emulating WWE wrestling.

The fact that you are no longer limited to two-minute runs coupled with the ability to land vert-tricks on flat ground make THPS4 a game that must be experienced for Hawk fans.

At it's heart, the game is all about collecting presents and funkifying earthlings; and it's a lot of fun, especially with a friend.

An extreme skateboarding masterpiece.

Takes all the best elements from the past three games and polishes them to a blinding shine.

Looks great but needs a mulligan in terms of game play.

A fast-paced game with loads of action. The game looks good and plays well.

The destructible environments and added touches to the levels like electricity and even a car smasher were done well, and the characters themselves remain faithful in size and look to the TV show.

A neat title to have if you really want a LOTR title that brings a little more to the game than just what you saw at your local theater, but missing parts, changes to the story, and some technical and gameplay issues cannot be overlooked while playing it.

While not very deep, Defender is an action packed game that any shooter fan should enjoy.

I'm sure that I'll have the urge to beat it again in a year, and then again in five years. But aside from playing the co-op multiplayer mode, it'd be tough to get me to come back any more frequently than that.

Starts out like a raging inferno but quickly extinguishes itself rather quickly with its repetitiveness and dreadful controls.

With great visuals, sound, controls and plenty of high-adventure, Dark Alliance is a very gratifying and addictive RPG experience.

As the long-awaited remake to a 2D classic, Defender had so much (perhaps too much) to live up to.

It’s great, fun, and somewhat educational for the whole family, and it’s a well rounded game.

A decent title which will probably appeal to fans of games like "Wipeout" or "Quantum Redshift," plus some of the "GTA" thugs out there like me will enjoy it as well.

From the spark of a parried attack, to the whirr of a blurred blade slashing through the air and a kick that knocks opponents back and off-balance so the killing blow can be struck, this game is a visual delight.

Not the best version of this really great game.

The most complete NASCAR racing game ever created and with a new graphics engine pushing it along, it is also the most realistic!

The graphics are excellent, the sound track is wonderful and the game play is good enough to make this a treat to play.

One of the biggest problems with this version is the controller.

The graphics and the sound both are very good. A very different interface system makes it fairly easy to move from one area to the next. The game actually has a great amount of depth to it and the "town" is quite large.

Doesn't really feel like a sequel to the great, addictive game that reached shelves more than three years ago. In fact, it feels more like yet another expansion to the title.

With a wonderfully crafted story, great characters and an immense world to explore, gamers will be spending hours with this one.

Like a good horror movie, BloodRayne is one of those guilty pleasures that will be sure to keep those action gamers’ thirst for action more than quenched.

Although not terribly original or revolutionary, Red Faction II is a terrific game with lots of action.

This game will only suit hardcore fans of the J.R.R. Tolkien series.

Controlling Rayne is dead on with the Xbox controller...The game falls short because it doesn't have anything to offer players going through the game once more.

While the fighting mechanics are decent at best, the game fails to capture the raw excitement of playing as a favorite superhero or villain.

A viciously twisted game that isn’t afraid to get its hands dirty but it falls short when it comes to the challenges.

Packs an amazing amount of depth, challenge and excitement.

One of the biggest problems with this version is the controller. It will cause much frustration when you are in the heat of battle, if it wasn't for the shrunken d-pad and awkward placement of the buttons, this would have been much more enjoyable game.

A game that should have been improved or upgraded for the PC. It wasn’t. If anything, the console version is much better and more fluid than the PC version.

With the headphones, it was an enveloping experience with plenty of challenge, and good replay value.

May take on a little water in the graphics department, but nonetheless swims along nicely in the action genre.

Granted, some of the three-dimensional effects are very nice, but at times, the game looks like a title in the Lego series, and not the carefree, cartoonish game that has become so enjoyable.

Younger players may like the simplistic style of play (those who missed the heyday of classic arcade games on big machines that ate quarters like candy), but older game players should shy away from this title.

There’s nothing really exceptional about this game but if you’re looking for a well-made platformer with massive playing environments and plenty of amusing challenges, give Ty the Tasmanian Tiger a try.

The audio of NBA 2K3 is exceptional.

Despite the fact that there is nothing really innovative presented here, Ty the Tasmanian Tiger is still a delightful romp in the old Outback.

You can’t really go wrong with this one.

Newcomers or younger gamers hopefully will try it out and see where the fun is, but ultimately this game is for those of us who grew up during that golden 80's era.

If you’re new to the genre, this would be a good game to get you started into the style.

It provides a great looking, challenging boxing title which has enough challenges and difficulties to keep you coming back to get drilled on some more.