It's not a remake or a port of a classic game -- it's a brand-new platformer with brand-new enemies, brand-new levels to explore and brand-new bosses to fight.

Die-hard fans of the sport will immediately pick up on some of the deficiencies, but those can be overlooked due to the overall package.

Though you see the initial action (as in the pitcher delivering the ball and the batter swinging) in real time, the replays don’t show the ball actually hitting the bat, nor the outfielder, or infielder, actually gloving the ball. It all just disappears as it gets close to the contact point.

A couple of steps above the average game of its type on the market today.

The intensity level in Tiger Woods PGA Tour 2002 is certainly high, especially in critical situations.

There is freshness to the latest version of Ultima Online that transcends the same graphical elements players of late have been used to.

I must admit that I was pleasantly surprised by how fast this game played. I never expected a game about chariot racing to be so fast and exciting.

Ovaldog gives BCT Commander a big two thumbs up! If your Hard-core, go get it!

One of those innocuous little programs that can entertain for minutes or hours. It has range of play, solid animation and sound, and high-flying action.

Delightfully animated.

Runs out of gas quickly and has all the personality of a pair of dirty mud flaps.

Quite simply, Gitaroo-Man lays the funk down on all competing musical games currently on the market with enough left over style to put a particular K9 back in the doghouse.

The graphical rendering of the characters are very sharp-edged, the camera angles hinder gameplay at times, the sound is definitely lacking, and the paths through the various levels seems to be quite linear.

It's not innovative, it's not a sequel and the graphics are below the quality of "Crazy Taxi," a driving game that's nearly four years old.

A niche of WWII naval sim gamers will find this game simply awesome. Where the game lacks in eye candy, more than makes up in strategy re-playability, and realism.

By far, the most intense soccer title the PS2 has produced so far.

It's likely to really impress strict adventure fans - but perhaps feel a little dull to faster paced gamers.

Boxing and wrestling games seem rather sedate compared to the brutish force of this game. But if you can get past the graphical violence, and enjoy the challenge of a controlled street fight that looks amazing, then you will probably enjoy this brawl.

I struggled with the controls, the camera and every other part of this poorly constructed game.

NBA Street's greatest flaw is the fact that it is a port.

The graphical elements of this game are stunning. Not only does the track look amazingly real and retains the skid marks and wall scuffs, but shadows and pit crews are rendered extremely well.

The game does require that you can read well, the pop up boxes tell you what to do and not to do. It would be helpful for younger players if these instructions were given verbally.

This poorly designed camera cannot keep up in many situations.

Graphically, this is a remarkable program...The action can be very unrealistic, just in terms of physical reality, and that is a major drawback.

Sadly, there wasn’t much effort put into the graphics--which would have made this the leading baseball title available--but there is always next year’s High Heat to look forward too.

One of the most difficult games that I have ever played. I honestly hadn't screamed a game so much since "Donkey Kong Country." And I loved every minute of it.

With all the right elements to make a stellar racing game, Star Wars Racer Revenge fails to inspire true excitement or bring something wholly different.

There's really not much to it, especially in the game mode department, and the enjoyment of playing single-player wears off quickly because of this. They obviously focused on making the actual game play the best part of the game and therefore they've been successful.

It is not as realistic as some of the new W.W.II FPS games that are coming out right now, but they don't have the shear intense fun factor that SS,TSE has. I had a blast with this game.

The controls are nearly perfect. I have never played a driving game with such precise controls before.

It features excellent graphics (aside from the pits of green gunk) and an enjoyable, if somewhat predictable, story.

This looks quite nice, but is an arcade game that seemingly skimps on the reality inherit in other platforms while still providing a solid gaming experience.

This expansion improves on all aspects of the game from basic mechanics to the soundtrack.

A nice little program. While not overly complex, it still is entertaining.

It is sooooo arcadish, the same old tired motorcycle engine whine that has been used in every arcade bike game for the last 15 years was there in full crescendo. I almost found myself looking for a slot to stuff another quarter into.

Though there are some deficiencies in the graphical elements, that really doesn’t matter. This game tests your reflexes and has great replay value.

The game isn’t able to fully achieve an overall genuinely thrilling appeal or provide over-the-top fun.

Takes the extreme skateboarding genre to a fresh and interestingly new level...all of which fans of skating games will definitely find unique and tremendously fun.

It's got excellent battle mechanics, plenty of character building choices, a bright airy feel, some witty interjections from Ryduo and Skye, and has hours and hours of gameplay.

Continues in the tradition of it's origins; providing a quick to get into and unique game with plenty of monster slaying, an ultra-cool heroine, a feisty but noble dragon, open character development, and plenty of foot and aerial combat to indulge in.

It is incredible! I have not enjoyed a portable game this much since the Game Boy Advance's launch.

While the Xbox version of Onimusha does deliver the promised double-length gameplay, it's still easily a game that can be won during a typical rental period.

The sound effects are so realistic that one may wonder if the sound of geese is coming from the game or outside their own window.

This game does a remarkable job of actualizing the events it presents. The graphics are strong, and the lighting effects are dynamic...It just lacks competitive depth.

A wonderfully realized civilization-style management game, full of the joy of the game, with entreating graphics.

A fun game that doesn't have nearly enough gameplay -- or enough replay value -- to warrant a purchase.

The game is definitely a blast to play, but despite the five additional tracks it still gets boring too quickly.

A remarkable, well-designed program. It is challenging and entertaining.

The game may be weak when it comes to the look of the game, but the animation is very good, the sound is excellent, and the program is rich with options.

It gives you an absolutely enemy-free island to play around and raise your new baby chicken, covered in new, fun trials, creatures, and spells. I have to admit that I am a little disappointed in the lack of content, though.

The controls are amazingly easy to get used to. It might become a bit repetitive or bland to some who aren't big fans of fast-paced action alone though, so go into this one with an open mind.

Incredible graphics drive NBA 2002 Inside Drive through the Xbox lane for a power slam.

This is by far one of the best games I have come across, it is beautiful to look at, fantastic to listen to, and a TOTAL BLAST to play!

It does not have the attention to detail that PC gamers have come to expect from a title...[but] it was fun to play the sound was excellent, and the story held my interest.

The animation is solid, the environmental graphics are superb, and the designers have done an excellent job of translating the feel of Olympic competition to the GBA.

The plot may be a little worn (as in borrowed), but the environments are well done, there is a nice variety of weaponry to be collected, and you really don’t have to think about what to shoot – you just kill anything that moves because you are the only human survivor.

If you are looking for something you can immediately just throw in the drive and start playing this is it. If you are looking for re-playability, you may want to pass on this one.

My biggest complaint about snowboarder mode is the process required to sign up for contests, as it seems too tedious when you're just getting started with the game.

The best basketball simulation game to date. Everything that can be done on the court can be done equally as well in the game.

If you like just calling plays and watching the action play out on the screen, you may enjoy this game.

May leave gamers feeling a bit unfulfilled because of the lack of features and game modes.

Once you snag a power-up and begin pummelling the competition, you'll be hooked. The multiplayer mode is where Cel Damage really shines.

The animation is fine, the environmental graphics simplistic, but this still manages to be a nice RTS for the GBA platform.

The quintessential game of serendipity... The best shooter ever made.

Aside from the various terrains and many skiers to choose from, this title has the right idea of combining an extreme sports attitude with just the right touch of fantasy.

Saying that Blood Wake is fun to play would be a huge understatement.

The huge amount of variety, great storyline, and intuitive gameplay makes this game one that fans of just about every genre should check out.

The sluggish controls could have been overlooked if the game was fun, but NFL QB Club 2002 just isn't that exciting.

The people who will enjoy Restless Dreams the most are the ones who already own the game for PlayStation 2 (myself included). Gamers who never played SH2 before will not be able to appreciate all of the subtle differences, but they will be able to appreciate the graphics and the gameplay just as much as everyone else.

While this program might not be as intense as "Halo," it will be a definite delight for Star Wars fans, and should even satisfy those who are RPG fans.

The gameplay as a whole is lethargic and inaccurate.

With some innovative visuals, more involved gameplay, and spunky plot - Jade Cocoon 2 places itself a step above the rest.

I admire Final Fantasy X's emotional and spiritual depth. There is never a time that we can't feel the pain and the struggles of our heroes.

Even with the lower sound rating, Capitalism II commands a very high overall rating.

Dune features an especially awkward control system requiring you to switch between overly complicated keyboard controls and overly simplified mouse functions.

A delightful little game with solid graphical elements and difficulty levels that will challenge most players.

The gameplay, the one thing that stood out most about the Mortal Kombat series, is flawed. I played with all of my favorites -- both Sub-Zeros, Kabal, Cyrax, Ermac, Sindel and Scorpion. Of those seven characters, six of them did not function properly at all.

If only the battle system, so integral to the enjoyment of a game, wasn't so blasé, Shadow Hearts could have easily jumped up into one of the best surprise games of the year.

Somewhat typical of arcade-style console games, though the graphical elements are quite good.

Graphically this game does not live up to Game Boy Advance standards.

Elite Force had the potential to be not only a really stellar first-person shooter but also a Star Trek title that would surpass all others. Yet its sometimes-sloppy graphics, constant interruptions and substandard enemy AI dull things considerably.

A very, very good motocross/freestyle program, featuring excellent graphical elements and sound. If this is the type of game you enjoy, you won’t find many better (at the moment) in the world of either console or PC games.

This is more than a reflexive challenge – it requires that you understand the essence of the program, and then apply that knowledge in order to succeed.

The faces of the characters, including your lead, Jarik, seem disfigured and unattractive - definitely not even close to seeming geared towards a PS2 system.

The gameplay is what makes Jak and Daxter what it is: a masterpiece.

The kind of game you can’t get out of your mind. Though frustration may make you set it down (I limited myself to about an hour a run) it’s a game you can always come back to.

The game flow is very nice, the different levels seem huge, the animated effects are well rendered, and the game offers a nice variety of foes.

The sound track leaves something to be desired. The music is good, and the effects are typical or what one would expect, but the vocal characterizations are not that good, and the game is laced with strong language (profanity).

Control is simple though, and I’d have to say this might be a worthy diversion for a young gamer or perhaps a casual gamer, but a veteran gamer should seek elsewhere for that delicious, in-depth RTS fixin.

The game plays very well, I love the concept, the options are extensive, set up consoles are easy to use, the actual driving is quite realistic, the vehicle graphics are well above the average, and the replay value is very high.

A big part of the game’s failure lies in the controls that seem so difficult at times that performing any move, no matter how simple, can become a grueling experience for gamers thinking the game’s arcade style makes for easy character control.

Although this game may be somewhat too challenging it is fun and would make a good addition to your army game collection.

The Shadows of Luclin expansion has enhanced an already rich game experience immensely.

Featuring awe-inspiring graphics, ultra-realistic sound, seamless frame-rates, a masterful rendition of D&D 3rd Edition rules, and insanely addictive game play - there just doesn't seem to be enough words to describe the way this title upped the standards for it's genre in the console world.

I am truly amazed at how well the GameCube controller performs with SSX Tricky.

Isn't that bad, but like the unpopular kid in school, it tries so hard to be something that it's not. In this case, it's trying to be "Crazy Taxi."

For an Arcade racer, this one is totally FUN, a great way to burn a few minutes or hours.

What we did not like about the game was that the player is automatically taken through the levels from position to position, the player has no control over where they are going in the game.