It just does everything in the most solid way possible. An intriguing storyline, characters you actually care about, tried and true FF gameplay, a memorable soundtrack, beautiful, polished graphics, and not many crazy "systems" to learn and master.

While it fits the sport very well, this is one sport meant for playing in the sun and not on a console.

"Diddy Kong Racing 2" it is not, but for many gamers out there, that might very well be a good thing.

Most players will feel disappointed by Sonic Shuffle, especially if they expect a game of the same quality as other Sonic ones. Overall, Sonic Shuffle isn't awful, but the Dreamcast's library offers plenty of better choices.

Though its cartoony visual style may be a turn-off to some, Skies of Arcadia is one of the most beautiful and overall well-constructed RPGs in recent memory.

A shining example of bringing together a wide variety of different ideas, executing them with a ever-engaging style, and delivering a polished product that is a thrilling experience from beginning to end.

As strange as it might seem, Rc De GO is actually bounds better than most of the racing titles that have hit the PlayStation and lately, and anyone looking for something slightly off the wall would do best to give Acclaim's latest a try.

Capcom vs. SNK may not have as an impressive roster or flashy supers but it does bring together the two worlds we thought would never collide.

Despite the sometimes-baffling challenges (which, in all honesty, are pretty typical to the genre), EMI delivers exactly what the Monkey Island name promises-a lighthearted, entertaining, and well-written swashbuckling adventure game.

Only a few redeeming qualities spare WCW Backstage Assault from the fiery depths of an F. Don't hate the playa, hate this game.

Younger players will probably enjoy 102 Dalmatians' characters and its decent but standard play mechanics. Older or more experienced players will prefer a different game.

Graphically this is one of the prettiest damn racing titles, not only on the DC, but any platform.

A surreal Viking-inspired experience that turns itself into is a somewhat simple hack 'n slash action game, but a very, very fun one, at that.

The technology is behind the curve, the control is too sensitive and cumbersome, but the variation in gameplay saves the title from the ever-increasing abyss of forgetful games based on movies.

Shenmue II literally is 5 times the game Shenmue: Chapter 1 is...an incredible experience for me, from start to finish. The core gameplay formula isn’t much different from the first game, just packed with more action and improvements.

I'll admit I know nothing about NASCAR, but I do know speed and this game lacks it and more.

I had a difficult time even playing this game for more than half an hour. It's simply so boring and mundane that I can't see anyone over the age of 10 enjoying this game.

Nose/tailslides, nose/bluntslides, varial flips, a multitude of new grabs, expanded inverts, lip tricks, manuals, and more realistic switch skating are all included.

The most original game of the year, and also one of the best.

It has an awesome single player experience, decent multiplayer, steady frame rate and an extensive array of weapons and gadgets.

All in all, this game has really stepped up and maybe outshines its football equivalent. It didn't have to sacrifice much on graphics to add the new features, which is nice...oh so nice.

This baby is driving for real. Enjoy, or don't enjoy...there is no try.

Doesn't provide as many scares or value as the Rustin Parr installment did, but it's still worth the measly $20 that it costs; it will, at the least, make you jump up in your seat a few times.

Every course and environment in SSX is stunning.

I consider it one of the best games to be released in the past 3 years.

Lacks a lot of polish, and I mean a lot. The interface feels really slapped together, and could have used a lot more work.

There's a nice, big wave to surf on, but the clunky mechanics and boring objectives in the game make it a complete wipe out.

Tecmo has gone the extra mile by including tons of extras in addition to the already spectacular gameplay and graphics that was already there.