It provides new elements to a game that, after three years, is still one of the best in the civ genres.

The strong suit comes in the graphical elements and ease of play. This is the golf game that will enable families to play together and give the newer players a chance to succeed.

In-game cinematics, challenging puzzles, plenty of weapons, hordes of bad guys, sprawling landscapes, and beautiful women, what more could you want?

Those seeking some true root level innovations should look elsewhere.

Need an RTS fix? Giant Fighting Robot fan? Look no further.

Not only the best helicopter sim I've ever played, it's the best flight simulator as well.

What boosts it from the average title is the combination of excellent graphics and solid game play.

Does provide quite a pop! in fun factor, a zoom! in the adrenaline sector, and lands with a pow! in the winner's department.

THIS GAME ROCKS! What I am most pleased with is the support that the web site offers.

Not only will Star Trek fans enjoy the characterizations, but fans of chess-style games will enjoy the online nature of this program.

The storyline may be old hat, but that does not diminish the adventure. And this program does present an adventure that requires both cerebral and reflexive skills.

Has a depth to it -- maybe not in plot, but in the combination of fantasy and strategy -- that makes it fun to play.

Lack of game speed control, poor pathfinding and AI, and other problems put Dark Reign 2 at the lower end of the scale for RTS games.

On a slower machine, frustration sets in. But when played on a machine that allows the total scope of this game to shine through, it is a fantastic journey. Tough, you bet – but a lot of fun.

As groundbreaking as the original Diablo may have been, this style of role-playing game has been easily outdone by the likes of "Baldur's Gate" and "Planescape Torment," which concentrate more on integrating the character(s) with the story.

Compelling, great to look at, and a whole lot of fun to play. The options package gives the gamer solid control over the elements of the game and the storyline builds with each mission completed.

A mindless little distraction that requires reflexes, not brains.

Because Dracula Resurrection is too short, with little interaction, few options, no Count Dracula worth mentioning, and because the challenges aren't engaging, requiring that players be little more than undead (or brain dead) themselves, I suggest that only die-hard fans of computer artwork/animation bother with it.

A rich, dynamic program full of history and accented with multiple challenges that will keep any RTS player on his or her toes.

If you are not the squeamish type, and you enjoy RPGs, this game may give you that dark thrill you’ve been waiting for.

A real-time strategy contest where fast reflexes, faster decisions and military tactics combine to present an intense chess match for control of a planet.

A wonderful romp.

Could have been a 10, but interface, learning curve, documentation, and the 10 bucks a month brought it down a bit. In short... Thumbs and big toes up on this one!

Intriguing, delightful, spooky and thoroughly enjoyable.

It is compelling, addictive, fun, frustrating, well-designed and intriguing.

If you want action, thrills, or excitement, look elsewhere. You will find none of those here. If, however, you are interested in exploration and simply taking some time to view some stunning views of what the outskirts of our universe may look like, this game may have some merit that you might want to look into.

A cool title that offers gameplay that is both fun and challenging. While it won’t win game of the year bragging rights, it is still a pretty decent title.

One of those games you can play for hours, take a break and go back for more. Each mission is different as you have such a variety of planes to choose from.

Though UT isn’t supporting the curved surfaces like Quake III, the texture quality is excellent and the lighting is unparalleled.

Simply an awesome game - great in historical imagery, solid in sound and game play, and a lot of fun to play. The Age of Kings deserves its title.

Despite my grumbling about the artificial intelligence,...what I enjoy about System Shock 2 is the high degree of freedom you have in deciding what directions to develop your character.

A solid entry in the field, neither disappointing nor surprising me. I had fun with it, but it certainly won’t eat into my Tribes time. In the end, if you’re tired of Warcraft or the latest C&C expansion has lost its flavor, this is a pleasant alternative.

This is a tough game to control, and has enough twists and turns to keep even hard-core fans of the genre involved and challenged.

It is a really pleasurable blend of classic RPG and anime - two things that really do what games do best: Wrap you up in a new world and help you forget the real one for a few hours.

The interface seemed a little more complicated than it needed to be. For example, selling an item, buying an item and then inventorying your new item was far too more complicated.

The game does have a sense of urgency to it that will have you playing it for hours on end. The frustration lays in the conversation trees.

If you didn't get GB the first time around go pick it up and play it loud.

A good shooter with a great storyline and a great sense of atmosphere. However, the too-linear level design, predictable AI, and bugginess bog the game down.

I loved the approach they took in setting this game up. I see this as a fresh genre that I haven’t seen successfully implemented until now.

Despite the lower scores in graphics and sound, Industry Giant is a good simulation game. There are many interesting and challenging aspects that are presented.

This is an arcade game, but definitely not the best soccer experience out there. It has some unique elements and is light entertainment ­ if you turn off the sound.

A fun and addictive game that people who enjoy tabletop games like Risk will no doubt get a kick out of and will more than likely sink multiple hours of their life into.

The game has numerous pitfalls, and is an average racing vehicle at best.

You can learn as you go, but this game is too simple and may have been an enjoyable experience if there was online support with tournaments and fees for entering them, with substantial rewards. As a single-player game, it is too simple and too limited.

How detailed is this title? Well, suffice it to say that it has received FAA approval to be used as a training tool for pilots aiming for commercial certification, instrument rating and airline transport pilot certification...This is not a game for the casual flight sim fan. This title will require a lot of thought, and a lot of effort. For the more serious fan of the genre, this might provide the depth, variety and challenge you are looking for.

With a weak story, awkward puzzles and a cliché environment, Alida makes for one weak adventure game experience. Not only that, but everything here has been done (and much better) a decade ago.

The controls really ruin the entire game because it makes it almost unplayable. If that wasn’t bad enough players have to keep up with passwords to continue their game.

If you want to enjoy a game that does not require a quick trigger finger, and is a game for everyone, give this a go. You will be amazed at how much time you will find yourself playing, even when your not at your computer!

A game with this much humor should put a smile on anyone’s face. But the smile could fade away with some of the gameplay limitations.

Takeda 2’s ho-hum approach to the genre (both aesthetically and in terms of gameplay) make it a title that is hard to recommend given that there are much stronger games out there.

But it still offers a competent and entertaining adventure that will keep games busy at least for a short while. At least if you buy the boxed copy you know where to go to find the new episodes.

With some nice added content and balanced gameplay, Armored Fury is a nice booster pack for an already terrific game. Plus, at just 10 bucks, the price is certainly right for fans looking to add more substance.

The strip down presentation and easy to use interface allows anyone to get into the game without any barriers.

A remake of a 20-year old game that’s already been remade a thousand times, Dark Matter is nothing to get excited about.

There is very little in terms of stylus usage, some pressing and aiming but for the most part, the game could have been made more exciting if more stylus activity were implemented.

If you’re looking for a rousing time full of charm and humor, A Vampyre Story provides a tremendous amount of both.

Raven Squad is a monotonous, short and somewhat ugly FPS that is hard to recommend to anyone that isn’t looking for the interactive equivalent of a Steven Seagal flick.

A Murder of Crows offers some nice new features for vets, but is still pretty complex and unwieldy for newcomers.

Racing enthusiasts and gear heads will be able to squeeze some fun out of this title, but very few others will. There is no lean into the gameplay for simulation racing newcomers, so you should probably stay away from this one unless you know you like sim racers.

The controls take some getting used to, and the graphics aren’t superb, but the game is fun to play.

Overall you will be able to buy this game, sit down, and finish it all the way through in about 10 - 15 minutes.

Truly marvelous. Game Boy Advance owners take note: this is a must-buy fighting game.

The colorful graphics and relatively smooth framerate are all good signs of a solid game. The audio however was a bit lacking.

Yes, I found shortcomings and annoyance, but overall it was a lot of fun and easy to pick up. Once new games are learned, you find yourself unable to put it down.

Good for the kiddies if frustration is not an issue. I can't think of a situation where it wouldn't be.

The addictive level is high, keeping the game from an early death. But you WILL get tired of it. Eventually.