So far above and beyond the majority of real-time strategy games out there, it's tough to find any shortcomings at all.

It's simple, robust gaming at its best.

More an interactive movie than a game, RE2 looks pretty but lacks challenge.

While there's still plenty of room for improvement (the inexcusable lack of a four-player mode), this game does so much innovative stuff, and does it right, that it's hard not to classify it as a must-have title.

The control's not user-friendly from the get-go; you'll need time and patience to hang with the big boys.

A gorgeous experience -- as close to donning the full leathers as most of us are willing to come.

The most realistic fighting game ever. Period.

Destined for greatness. With its unmatched multiplayer gameplay, incredible depth, and huge online community, everyone should experience Tribes 2 for themselves.

If you're looking for something new, if you're looking for groundbreaking gameplay, you won't find it here. What you will find is a very solid game engine, with fantastic multiplayer support, and nice units and technologies to choose from.

Fans of mission-based first-person shooters like "GoldenEye" will be dancing in the streets and signing Greek folk tunes. Yes, Zorba, this game is that good.

A tense, violent, hyper-realistic, team-oriented online gaming experience like no other. Viva la Half-Life!

Make sure your affairs are settled before you start playing this game, and pray that your relationship is strong enough to make it through the addiction.

Everything you could possibly want from a driving game.

Unless gamers are intimidated by the sheer chaos of Power Stone 2, this is likely to become one of the premiere party games for the Dreamcast.

Complex and simple at the same time, MechWarrior 4 reaches a Zen-like balance between simulation and pure fun.

If you liked "Diablo II" and you are aching to get back in and play some more, there is no better reason than LoD.

With gameplay that's addictive and rewarding, you'll find yourself playing it into the wee hours of the night.

(The engine) not only renders huge environments and complex architectures with nary a hiccup, but can also handle massive amounts of enemies and, in general, kick your ass without a second thought.

Though city-building strategy is a niche genre that has never been my favorite, it's fair to say that ZMO is the most fun I've had in quite a while.

The actual driving controls and physics in the game are great except for one thing. The analog steering controls are very jerky.

Whether it's eluding the NYPD's helicopter force's raining of missiles down at you or evading the powerful grasp of Venom, the action is relentless.

If you like to play in a digital sandbox and have an affinity for humor-leaning sci-fi, Startopia is not to be missed.

Infinitely replayable, as random encounters are a part of the game, and no one will find all the secrets the first time through.

The game delivers all the options and play modes you could possibly ask for, a rock-solid control scheme, and of course, EA Sports' unmatched presentation value and signature high-flying action.

Well equipped to attract a large following among network players with its elegant controls and dazzling graphics.

The fact that you get sent back to the original load screen every time our friend Samanoske meets his untimely death is unforgivable, but it's not something that should keep you away from an otherwise first-class game.

Guess what. It's a damn fine game.

The main reason Elite Force works so well is that it combines not simply the Voyager license with the "Quake III" engine, but merges a well-written story with an incredibly solid first-person shooter.