The only drawbacks from this otherwise stellar title are the twitchy handling and the potential redundancy.

The wonderfully impressive developers at Rainbow Studios have dazzled us once again.

A shooter fan's dream, and it's chock full of personality and presentation.

Holds it own as a fun, easy to pick up soccer title.

It looks great, and more importantly, it plays great.

The game is a mess from the opening bell to the K.O. punch. As for differences between the two versions, nothing was touched up for the Xbox version, and both games are virtually identical.

It's the best game on the GameCube and the best game I've played in a very long time.

Control issues and poor voice acting mar what could have been a superlative title.

The AI in Shifters is absolutely laughable. Enemies get caught up on walls, chairs, corners - standing to the side of a door and repeatedly hacking an enemy in the head kills the heroic atmosphere deader than Cher's career.

Less arcadey than EA's Triple Play series, while not as much of a sim as 3DO's High Heat Baseball, MLB 2003 fits comfortably in its own niche as a solid effort all its own.

The sequel improves on its predecessor in many departments, and it’s just plain fun to live in the net world.

Console pinball is really not where it's at, but in this portable fashion, it is probably about as good as you can get.

a must buy for fans of the "Fast and The Furious" movie.

The most innovative and clever thing to come to golf video games in a long while is Outlaw Golf's Composure Meter.

Without question, an average game. The lack of moves, so-so CAW mode and other deficiencies certainly don't appeal to wrestling fans of either the Smackdown or AKI camps.

The title tosses in a generic story and characters in senseless gameplay.

Despite taking the time to enlist a license for their portable effort, WTA Tour Tennis really skimps out in the features department.

There is nothing redeeming about this game. The quality control of Star Wars titles is terrible nowadays, and Star Wars: Episode II: Attack of the Clones is simply a testament to this.

A must buy for fans of the "Fast and The Furious" movie.

Despite the fact that Z-Axis games are consistently entertaining, each of them has run into a similar problem of being released decidedly unpolished. Sadly, Aggressive Inline is no different.

The urge to complete the card collection, to beat up on lowly demons with monstrously powerful cards, or to indulge in the two-player affair is enough to keep most people coming back for more.

The game, unfortunately, can be played with just a couple of basic moves since the AI is so poor.

The bottom line is how much you'll enjoy mastering the tricks of killing as many undead as possible without succumbing to their relentless onslaught. Playing Hunter: The Reckoning is a skill more than an experience, not unlike the arcade classics of the past.

A solid, if standard platformer if you have some appreciation for Scooby-Doo or if you're looking for a game for the kids.

It's a shame that the single player campaign is such a letdown - SoF 2 is an incredibly addictive multiplayer game, and if the polish shown to the online portion had transferred over to the single player game, we'd have a candidate of GOTY 2002 here.

The game plays okay, but the controls seem to be just a half step behind, as if lag was occurring.

The franchise mode is so well done that it actually feels like a baseball RPG with a fantastic underlying, playable baseball engine.

Occasional monotony aside, however, Duke Nukem: MP is still a very fun game while it lasts - and the price absolutely cannot be beat.

If it weren’t for the engaging story that Dragonball Z tells (and is faithfully reproduced here), I would have chucked this game after the first ten minutes.

Zoocube isn’t quite as timeless as Tetris, but puzzle fans are sure to find themselves huddled in front of their GBAs for hours trying to make it to the next area.

The story is rich and interesting with just enough plot twists and turns to keep you on your toes, but not too many to make you scratch your head in confusion...Without a doubt, one of the finest games for the GBA to date.

While the graphics took a small hit in the PS2 version, they have managed to tweak the control to near perfection.

Resident Evil on GameCube redefines fear...You think you know, but you have no idea.

If there is anything to complain about in Burnout, it has to be the audio.

Frankly, I'd save the extra 20 bucks and pick up FIFA 2002 on the cheap.

Even if you've never played a strategy RPG in your life, Arc the Lad is the perfect starting point: it's not overly difficult, it features an easy-to-use battle interface, and the variety of gameplay increases with each chapter in the series.

If you can get past the stealth sections of Spider-Man, there is plenty to enjoy.

The RPG has all the subtle quirks that make a traditional RPG story fun to play and does it all with nice animation and sound.

This game is “near” flawless.

The near endless replay value of searching out new and original juggle combos is alone almost enough to warrant a purchase.

Nowhere near the classic status of the original. It tries hard, though.

The gameplay is tediously inadequate and will either frustrate or bore players to death.

It’s not a must-have ticket...[but] there’s enough new to keep fans interested.

The visuals aren't as flashy as some more recently released titles for the console, but the cool storyline and gameplay more than make up for it.

It’s not as fluid as the "Virtua Tennis" series, but its timed gameplay plus pro player and tournament package make it a solid effort.

One of the most enjoyable baseball games on any platform.

The responsive control and challenging AI make it a complete basketball experience.

One of the best action-platformers ever. Not since the 2D Super Mario titles has a title captured technical jumps, tight balances, and split second timing so well.

Even sharper graphics with higher poly-counts [than the PS2 version].

This game looks amazing. The character models and animation are clearly the cream of the crop...If you're not completely sold by now, then the Kumite will definitely put you over the top.

In short spurts, however, the game is a total riot.

The lasting appeal unfortunately is only as long as the game is sadly, which isn't long at all.

I can't imagine the series, or video game golf for that matter, getting much better than this (of course it will).

Playing Sled Storm is a lot like going to a rave - a lot of bombast, hype and crazy visual chemical hoopla...but once the effect wears off, there's little left of substance or interest to anyone older than 15.

Being a big proponent of console RPGs and console games in general, I highly recommend this to curious PC owners.

Considering the far superior racing titles already available on the system ("Mario Kart: Super Circuit" and "F-Zero"), Moto GP has little ground to stand on.

As a showcase of the GameCube's technical abilities, Gauntlet: Dark Legacy doesn't measure up to other titles in the system's library. More importantly, as a game, it smacks of mediocrity.

Fatal Frame has made me realize the company is definitely capable of producing fresh gameplay experiences that have the ability to thrill, chill and generally scare the bejeebus out of us.

An exercise in boredom and frustration.

While the control isn't quite to the lofty heights of "Victorious Boxers," it holds up well in comparison.

If you purposely waited those extra months in hope that Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3 for the Xbox would be the definitive version, you made the right choice.

A fantastic and gorgeous “arcade style” rally racing game...that has finally bypassed GT3 in terms of visuals...The best racing game of the year, arcade or otherwise.

The opportunity to fight using Star Trek ships is something that all Trekkies should salivate over.

A franchise mode, season mode, exhibition, playoffs, and even a deep street mode that could be a game all to itself, round out the massive game that is NBA 2k2.

There is nothing about the game's style that particularly stands out; it has a decidedly generic feel.

If you want a decent motocross game, you will be better off taking the time to dust off your 8-bit NES and finding your Excitebike cart.

While the graphics have come along as expected, there just isn't any substance to make ESPN NBA 2 Night 2002 worth your time.

A visually and aurally overpowering game with playability to back it up.

The amount of entertainment value is unsurpassed by any title released thus far...even with its flaws, the title is easily the best baseball game money can buy at the moment.

Even with some shortcomings, it's the most enjoyable golf game that I've ever played.

The fighter is elementary and good for it’s young target audience, but not anyone else.

The game at home offers nothing but a quick thrill, albeit a rather cheap one.

The title’s sub-par graphics and limited options don’t make it a must-have, but the mindless action is fun for short periods of time.

This game is very deep and a must for any soccer fan.

The fighters are scary-real looking, and they animate without hiccups and with perfect transitions. Facial expressions are also top notch.

A fast, fun, deep, and graphically impressive game and it’s been well worth the two year wait since Sega released the original.

Wasted potential.

The single most irritating aspect of RAW's CAW option, however, is the complete absence of the ability to use ripped songs on the hard drive as part of the wrestler entrance.

Does High Heat still stand as the best playing baseball game around? A resounding, YES, would be my answer!

The cheap deaths and coin save feature make the solid gameplay tough to enjoy. But the package is attractive enough to fight through.

Star Wars Racer Revenge took an excellent control scheme and a promising career mode and sucked all the life out of it.

Sonic Team tried to include something for everyone in Sonic Adventure 2 Battle, but in the end all that variety ends up altering what made Sonic games so special to begin with.

It badly needed some revamping, and that's exactly what has been successfully done here, without losing the magic that made Blitz what it was...it's the best extreme football game available today.

It's like the videogame version of a really bad (read: good) B-movie.

An amazing game, until the point where the initial impact of the pretty visuals wears off. What's left is a very average playing mission based driving title with not much in the line of long term replayability.

Dark Summit may add an element or two, but it doesn't give enough to merit a sequel.

Grandia II still stands out as a fantastic RPG...[though] the graphics took a punch in the teeth in the translation.

If you like a good story, mixed in with breathtaking visuals, magnificent audio, and extraordinary game play you’d be a fool to miss out on this sleeper hit of the year.

The title uses several techniques to enhance gameplay, and for the most part, pulls it off with flying blood splats.

A great sim. Players can create and manage easily and it has enough slapstick comedy to keep you entertained.

The stop-and-go gameplay is an acquired taste but is worth it if you have patience.

Even with this new attacking system, the game still falls into the monotonous, repetitive game play that has affected the genre for years. Nightcaster isn’t what you’d call clumsy in terms of game play, just not as precise as you would like.

More than starting out on the right foot, I think NBA Inside Drive runs away with rookie of the year and is among the top console basketball games available.

Gameplay in a word, is phenomenal. You may ask, how is it different from other FPS? The answer I come up with is that it gives the player a sense of reality, but not to a point where it gets ridiculously tedious (see: "Operation Flashpoint").

The mix of strategy and action blends well, and the controls do the Zeon justice.

No matter what type of game you are looking for, the control takes some getting used to.

NBA 2K2 has set the bar for the rest of those basketball titles. No one has even come close to capturing the fundamentals of the game like this series does.

The audio is stunning. From the Dolby surround ambiance, to the incredible commentary, NFL 2k2 has the best sports audio around…period...Gameplay is fantastic.