Its nice to see a launch title take advantage of all the bells and whistles of a new platform so well. Spider-Man 2 has really set itself apart from the long list of planned DS launch titles. I give it the thumbs up.

It does play a bit slow at times, but building a powerful deck during the game is fairly easy.

The game is realistic and fun, albeit an on-rails shooter at the core. Some parts of the game just beg to be replayed while others have you scratching your head why they aren't longer to begin with.

With a myriad of multiplayer game types and the simple fact that this game is more fun to play with other humans makes this a great pickup if you have Xbox Live. If you don't have Live you probably want to steer clear of this game.

The camera angles are much improved and it's much easier since you don't have to micromanage the order of the time crystals that are vacuumed up. However, the difficulty of the game can be a bit frustrating at times.

plays like your favorite World War II movies come to life. You'll relive parts of "Enemies At The Gate", "Day After Tomorrow", with hints of "Saving Private Ryan."

It lacks the depth needed to become a really good adventure game, and ends up being a platform game with some good puzzles built in.

You also have the ability to save anywhere. This is helpful for the game not being too frustrating as well.

The variety of missions/gameplay types is refreshing.

The lack of speed might discourage some from picking up this game, especially with two other alternatives available for the PS2. With a few minor adjustments, Gretzky could become the hallmark of PS2 hockey games.

Controls are extremely tight and responsive. You are in complete control of Master Chief's movements, so any loss or mistake is completely your own.

The game certainly does have hiccups here and there and once you get inside the buildings it is obvious the developers went a little too far in making them too big.

The multiplayer experience isn't so killer, however, and it's a shame because it's just brimming with potential.

In many ways Killzone is ahead of itself from the still graphics and immersion standpoints. However it is also behind with the framerate drops and the sameness of the enemies as you go through the game.

Has a steeper learning curve than "Kohan 2," and that may turn fans of that series off. It also doesn't have much in common with the original board game, and that is sure to cause an issue with fans. However, once you dig into the game, it's a truly satisfying experience.

While there are plenty of game modes, not a one of them is a challenge.

A button-masher can hold his or her own, but mastering the game will take a very long time. Those looking for a deep but fast fighter with four-player capabilities should look no further than Guilty Gear Isuka.

The biggest knock against Duel Masters is something that has plagued the card game to videogame scene for a long time: no online component.

Fatal Frame oozes with tension and terror. Mystery lies inside the village, and the atmosphere throughout the game is held together by the graphics and sound.

With poor controls, frustrating level design and weak enemy AI, the game just doesn't live up to the promise of the concept.

The world is detailed and interesting to be in, with only some annoying graphical issues. The dialog (written and spoken) is amazing to listen to, and funny to boot.

A thrilling, albeit frustrating, gaming experience that will have you yelling for joy one minute then screaming in anger the next.

A complete flight sim package, that looks really nice, and has great mission modes. This game, and it's previous versions stand head and shoulders above the Microsoft Combat Flight sim games.

Put plainly, this is a very welcome distraction from all the running, jumping, and silly key and coin collecting that you can enjoy with your friends and family.

From the graphics to the dry commentary to the awkward controls, Chessmaster could have had a lot more going for it. Since older versions for the PC can be found, and the mouse interface is more intuitive, I'd have to recommend one of those versions over the Xbox version.

The accessibility to beginners both games, excellent graphics and sound, and the amount of gameplay modes make this a worthy addition to a fan of the fighting genre.

A genuinely hilarious spoof of a genre long overdue for it.

The worst part about Ape Escape: Pumped and Primed is that it is not "Ape Escape 3."