The gameplay is dead on and its 2D-ish gameplay is reminiscent of old 16-bit titles. Just don't expect to see any innovation here.

Though while showing some nuances, the game is still old news for the ones who've gone onto the next generation systems.

Sonic Team has worked their magic and put together a highly original, extremely fun game that anyone can play.

One very beautiful, but very difficult, flight simulator. Real life physics are tough, even with a slider bar that allows a bit of control.

Does a very good job accurately portraying a wartime environment even with the poor visual presentation, but much like the previous outings, it isn't for everyone.

It isn't often that a game becomes so engrossing that I actually do have to turn on the lights to continue playing without whimpering, but that's the type of game BWV1: Rustin Parr is (even after shutting off the lights, my body was still at full alert at all times).

Even trivial things like the special effects for the Super Art have been changed, and like the new character voices, it's a small touch that goes a very long way towards making an attractive, complete package worth buying.

A couple of hiccups, but they don't stop Spawn: In The Demon's Hands from being one of the best multiplayer games on the market.

The pig jokes get old quick and the gameplay isn't better than most other strategy games. What's left is an average playing game that winds up making you feel like a complete ham.

Capcom has done a brilliant job of changing the entire dynamics of how dinosaurs can be dealt with.

This game is killer to say the least, and a must buy for hockey fans.

The platformer has a solid polygon engine and uses the cool cel-shading technique on Buzz on a few other characters.

The graphics are some of the most impressive available on the console, it's certainly darn addictive and while there are a few nuisances here and there, TXR2 is a worthy purchase for racer fans.

The concept itself sounds intriguing, but the overall game feels somewhat monotonous.

With the enhanced visuals, the wealth of gameplay provided by both MGS and VR Missions, and the simple fact that MGS is fantastic title in the first place makes this a pretty smart buy for any PC gamer.

Underneath the videogame exterior lies a real Ferrari physics model that will make any hardcore racing fan happy, and make any casual racer burst into tears.

Elite Force is faithfully to the series, loaded with action, and is a lot of fun to play.

Don't wait any longer if you don't have this game -- THPS 2 is the most fun and solid purchase any Playstation owner can make.

While it might not be up to the visual caliber of the current era of RPGs, it is a flexible and resourceful title that can bring forth an experience unlike any other - as long as you're willing to fork over the time commitment.

If it wasn't for the control issues, NASCAR 2001 would've have been a nice purchase for any racing fan, but with things the way they are, Nascar fans only please.

A great game that introduces a fresh feel to a genre that really needed it.

While the standard gameplay itself doesn't represent a huge fault, the generally annoying controls ultimately disqualify Duck Dodgers as a worthwhile purchase for most gamers.

There's no way around it: the game rocks.

Barking Dog's attention to detail and their sincere desire to improve almost every aspect of the original has resulted in an extremely solid title that easily stands up to any real-time strategy game released this year. I am impressed.

Granted, the game utilizes several really nice ideas that haven't been really been explored enough in the real-time strategy genre but for all of the good ideas, "New Worlds" still lacks focus, polish, and fun.

This is in my opinion the best football game ever.

It might still have that infamous bumpy frame rate, but basically the game is a great amount of fun, and ranks up there with "Perfect Dark" and "GoldenEye" in terms of best first person shooters on the machine.

Easily the best installment yet with slick and fast visuals, an awsome multiplayer mode and an enormous amount of modes, tracks and secrets to explore.

There's plenty of differing modes of play so even the most jaded gamer can find something to like in this package. It comes, highly recommended!

Easily the most impressive PlayStation game I've played this year and is one that should be owned by everyone.

Valkyrie Profile comes highly recommended and is by far the best role-playing game I've played so far this year.

The AI basically flip flops around from being faster than any other racer out there to racers who lack that gray matter up in the head called "brain".

Addictive. I've had this game in my possession for a little over a week now, and have logged over 30+ hours into it.

One thing is true, Madden 2001 is the best football game to ever grace a cartridge, and EA leaves the N64 with a bang.

If you always wanted to get your feet wet with a sim, either flight or combat, "AeroWings 2" should be one of your first choices.

Most likely a title only true fans of the Olympic games will appreciate since the actual act of playing the game requires some dedication as well as some tough thumbs.

a very expansive and well thought out package that should be worth the money for most PC gamers.

While QB Club isn't a bad game, Madden is superior in every aspect, making QB Club a buy for Madden haters (If any).

A Must Buy title, 'nuff said.

For $9.99, you really can't do much worse, and it's easily one of the best of the bargain new releases.

One of the best frame rates for a game of its type on the PlayStation.

It's like nothing you've ever played before, and should be considered an instant classic by anyone with an appreciation for good RPG's.

Acclaim has wasted no time in beating every other company to the market with not only an inferior product, but also quite possibly one of their worst creations -- ever.

It's absorbing, beautiful, plays well, and will provide many, many hours of adventuring.

Those in the market for something different and unique, will most likely get the most satisfaction out of the game.

There's always next year -- but isn't that what we were saying last year?

A few of the niggling control and camera problems from the original game are still present, but if you were able to overlook them before, then you will absolutely love this sequel.

It has some of the most incredible graphics in a PC game thus far.

If the control had been worked on a little more Jeremy McGrath Supercross 2000 could have been a lot better.

There is no way around it, Royal Rumble feels entirely half-assed.

The gameplay is solid, but there is very little supporting it, and oh so very much holding it at bay.

A fun little action title that's inexpensive (making it an easy impulsive purchase), and incredibly addictive at the same time, which are two qualities that do not go hand-in-hand very often.

It nails down just about everything in the right places, and is definitely worth a look if you are interested in the genre.

All we have is a decently average first person shooter amidst an entire crowd of decently average first person shooters.

So I say to Sega, "Take me out of the ball game, forget the peanuts and Cracker Jacks, this boy's American pastime has been botched by Sega of America. Let freedom ring."

It is both generic and boring!

It's nagging qualm falls in an area of utter frustration, but when compared to the great visuals, crazy multi-player action, wide range of characters and all the other positives, there is no doubt that "Fur Fighters" is an entertaining title.

It's also a wonder that the programmers retained the motion blur for this perspective, as it seriously screws around with your ability to judge where the ball is going.

You won't exactly struggle with the controls, but they are nowhere near the excellence seen in the "Tekken" or "Street Fighter EX" series.

"Dark Reign 2" might fail to stand tall with titles like "Ground Control," "Homeworld," and "Starcraft."

Bad graphics, dreadful sounds, and lack of originality, leaves a very nasty taste in one's mouth after playing a few rounds.

Tremor has done a much better job in porting Railroad Tycoon 2 over to Sega's console than was done with the rather poor PlayStation version.

The camera doesn't seem to know where to point - sometimes it faces the front of the character for no reason and turning makes the camera spin nauseously.

I found myself hopelessly addicted to this pseudo-dungeon crawl, and I have a feeling it isn't just me.

Of all the incarnations of the versus series, never before have I had so much fun, said "WHOA!" so many times per match, and been so frustrated as to which characters to pick.

The music is just plain amazing and it is perfect for the game.

With fantastic level designs, great enemies and power-ups, as well as the addition of some fun and entertaining multiplayer modes, Kirby is a must have.

An amazingly well put together role playing adventure that is easily one of the first candidates for game of the year.

While this may be something a few people may not like, rather opting for a more scripted mission structure, "Klingon Academy" does one thing I think more games should make us do; use our brains.

Super tight gameplay combined with fun characters and an over abundance of smooth, hand drawn animation all leads to the solid "Double Impact."

The graphics are it's worst quality.

Currently the best real-time strategy title I have played since "Homeworld."

Fans of the series will applaud this, but most who have already seen "Bust-A-Move" a dozen other times won't find much new to keep them amused.

There are some nasty frame rate problems at times, which is mostly the factor that keep this from an A grade, but don't let that stop you from picking up Rare's latest.

Besides the sometimes crazy amount of time spent in inventory management, and the distinct lack of non-player characters to interact with and real towns, Vagrant Story is a Top Notch, Grade A, Action RPG.

Gamers who seek a racer that offers speed thrills will not find what they desire in ExciteBike 64.

Drab and uninspired.

The title lacks a lot of strategic variety in its weapons and a little in its ships as well. This may strongly enforce the idea of close quarters fighting, but it might also limit how a person can play the game.

Does a pretty solid job, but it’s a shame the graphical improvements made to this new island were not shared with the rest of the EverQuest world.

The only real, but minor, issue I have with Allegiance is the stiffness of the tech tree. While it is a very big tech tree full of all sorts of upgrades, once a person commits to a path on the tech tree, the amount of resources required makes it really hard to change tactics if required.

The missions themselves are so incredibly enjoyable and entertaining to play through, and are what make Thief II such a fantastic title.

A departure from the revival of the series, "NFS: High Stakes," but in no way is it a disappointment.

Once you start this game you will find yourself thinking about it constantly.

This title does not appeal to the common entertainment values that the PC gaming community currently holds, but it has taken a stand as a realistic space-trading simulation, and it is for that reason it will not be without an audience.

Gamers that grew up on frustratingly tough arcade games such as this, will most likely feel at home with the intense level of difficulty.

A good sequel that would have been great if the story had more substance.

An exceptional title. Even in a generation where 3d is king, Treasure has managed to create one of the most enjoyable titles in either dimension.

Basically the developers took everything that was right about GT and multiplied it by a factor of ten in GT2.

Despite the overall solid control, Rayman 2 still suffers from one of the original problems with 3D games: the erratic camera. Although it manages to keep up pretty well in wide-open areas, enclosed and semi-enclosed ones frequently cause it to misbehave.

The huge amount of speech for all the characters is a really cool addition to the game, but it can’t save it from a somewhat dull battle system and its other problems.

A fantastic RPG for the PC. The opportunities for character creation are endless, letting you make that sword-wielding, fireball-flinging thief you always wanted to be.

The environments are some of the most atmospheric I have ever experienced in a first person shooter - PlayStation or PC.

I can't say it enough: Resident Evil 2 for Nintendo 64 looks and sounds amazing. Aside from a few very minor flaws, RE2 is one of the best N64 games this year. If you own an N64, buy this game.

Compared to its special effects pushing brother on the PC, Grand Theft Auto 2 on the PlayStation looks rather tame.

The tracks are awe inspiring in their beauty and complexity, the gameplay is tight, and it is just plain fun. This is a game that almost anyone can enjoy by themselves or with some friends.

JFG is basically Mega Man in 3D. The objective of saving all the Tribals is a rather anal task, it must be said, and an extremely annoying one. Too annoying. Otherwise, the game is good fun and still comes recommended.

The AoEII environment is extremely rich in detail. Even more than the original, details on buildings are captured right down to the dead leaves resting on the rooftops.

While it does suffer some faults, the magic is still there and the package is a solid purchase for those looking to relive the glory of RPG's gone by.