While the action runs smoothly, textures and level design are a bit on the simple side, making some of the more ambitious "natural" levels feel a little too grid based. [Apr 2003, p.67]

Some puzzles require a more elaborate death, but the concept could have been taken a step further. [Dec 2003, p.82]

What Avalanche does right is give the gamer the sickest sense of speed in any snowboarding game to date.

If you're new to Sonic, for 20 bucks you really can't go wrong. [Feb 2005, p.103]

Exaggeraged violence is all Pride has; matches often conclude in less time than the game takes to load the match. [Mar 2003, p.66]

These battles, they feel real. More important, they seem dangerous.

Another slight issues is that while the world seems fully realized, and the interface is standard Pokemon issue, the game isn't nearly as massive or deep as something like "Ruby." [Apr 2004, p.83]

Perhaps not groundbreaking, Isuka is value-packed to the gills. [Nov 2004, p.132]

Problem is, the missions are largely cookie-cutter (do tasks like "destroy four generators without being spotted" sound familiar?) and lack the thrill found in similarly themed games, like "GoldenEye 007" (N64). Worse yet, your opponents are unbelievably excellent shots who almost never miss.

Promathia should offer worthier excursions than this. [Jan 2005, p.108]

The schizophrenia works, but just barely, because the game does nothing particularly brilliantly. [Jan 2004, p.72]

An Oliver-Stone-directed theme-park ride. [Dec 2004, p.102]

This RPG is full of lush graphics and beautiful effects but completely devoid of a decent story, character development, and anything resembling depth.

Giant robots are great, but basing them on the Gundam license with Capcom developing makes them greater, if that's even. [Feb 2003, p.92]

Midway has successfully overhauled their classic series, but it has kept the ultraviolence that made it so popular. [Oct 2003, p.68]

The game is good, to be sure, but only good enough to be mundane. [Nov 2003, p.81]

The disappointment, however, lies in wait for those who expected a greater leap forward and not yet another recycled cash-in. [June 2004, p.88]

The game's presentation is incredible... Unfortunately, the A.I. should have spent more time in basic training. [Feb 2005, p.87]

Groove could be the perfect addition to your parties if it wasn't for the fact that EyeToy requires lots of light. If you like your parties glaringly bright, though, it's a hit. [May 2004, p.93]

What it lacks in substance, it makes up for in brilliance, and while we're averse to rewarding style over substance, in this case, we can't really deny the game's addictive appeal. [Feb 2003, p.73]

At worst, it's a standard adventure game that wastes good graphics, competent voice acting, and an engaging plot. [May 2003, p.71]

Godzilla & Co. wrecking cityscapes and each other, with support up to four players. What's not to like? [Feb 2003, p.96]

The addition of first-person-shooter-style controls is what takes Nexus to the next step. The series instantly goes from being niche to nice, now that turning your Core is simpler for the uninitiated. [Nov 2004, p.112]

Frustrating but not impossible, The Third Age brings genuine LOTR authenticity and a believable RPG together - a fellowship that works. [Jan 2005, p.112]

Acclaim made a lot of improvements and did a great job at capturing some of the spirit of baseball, but the actual on-field experience seems a little off. [Apr 2003, p.64]

Scapland's gorgeous set pieces and unique take on "Grand Theft Auto's" open-ended gameplay makes it one of PC gaming's best-kept secrets. [Jan 2005, p.104]

The combat is fantastic, but...everything outside of combat is pretty bland. [Aug 2004, p.100]

The emulation is solid, delivering sound and gameplay that's up to par. [Jan 2004, p.86]