Lara herself is well designed and animates superbly, whether it be while shooting a gun, traversing treacherous mountain ledges or swimming through violent rapids.

Great graphics, excellent sound, solid control, and lots of replayability. Eons of fun!

You simply have to check this out!

Easily one of the best (if not the best) racing games on the Dreamcast. It's certainly the best GT-style circuit racer on the platform.

As good as "Tomb Raider 1" was, 2 is twice as good!

Steeped in style, sleight in substance, and superior in overall satisfaction.

All said and done, Knockout Kings 2002 does not have a contender in sight, leaving it as the definite king of the ring.

Once you get the controls down, you're in for the greatest board meeting of your life.

A game that captures the essence of why most of us started playing games in the first place -- skill, speed, innovation and style, with gameplay that's as fun to watch as it is to play.

One of the best wrestlers on the PlayStation, Smackdown 2 puts all the other jabronis to shame with its quick action, cool graphics, and exciting game play.

Cute, funny and continuously enchanting - it's what good gaming is all about.

Graphically, this could well be the PlayStation's finest hour. The lighting effects are nothing short of incredible, with each environment sporting realistic and amazingly effective touches on each surface.

Graphics are very impressive; this is one area that R4 totally rules over Gran Turismo. The effects and graphics are nothing short of mind-boggling.

The extensive Franchise Mode (which includes this year’s Houston Texans) is the best in any football game ever, and the Madden Cards once again hype the game’s replayability.

Those gamers new to the adventures of Link and Zelda may want to do some background work and play Ocarina of Time before they jump headfirst into Majora's Mask.

It has great competitive factions, a large line-up of diverse skaters, and some of the most mind-blowing, thumb-numbing, breathtaking tricks yet seen on a console snowboarding game.

Fun, pure and simple - the scenarios and environments it's based on were paid for with blood, sweat, and tears. It's makes the game an honor to play.

Everything we could have hoped for – great new levels (with just a touch of the old levels left in), vastly improved graphics, and another great soundtrack.

Some really sick stuff. The imagery and grotesque design of the enemies is disturbing, and the grainy film stock adds an element of brutal realism to an already upsetting game. Needless to say, we loved it...Not only disturbing and scary, it’s actually a lot of fun.

The kudos system, overall structure, and addictive qualities of this game easily transcend any minor flaws.

This game will not be completed in a weekend – this is one of those rare games that will take a lifetime to play. Not a biggie – you won’t soon be bored with it.

Be forewarned: This game could grow on you, one of the subtlest treats for the Playstation.

Seriously addictive - and seriously fun.

It's still a better outing than other wrestling games out there, and if it weren't for "Smack Down," this would be the king of the ring.

From the clean lines of the characters to the neo-corporation look of the cities to the lightning-fast action and rail, wall, and banister grinding, Jet Set Radio is something you'll want in your future.

The world of first-person shooters is so crowded that in order to stand above the crowd you need to at least have outstanding graphics, and Renegade fits that bill.

The engine sounds of these oddly shaped cars is almost perfect.

EA Sports has crafted one of the best hockey games around, with stunning, realistic graphics and rock-solid game play.

It's a wild, insanely challenging, and great-looking game.

Like the Dreamcast version, the game seems to short, but that could be because it's so much fun to play, and you definitely extend the fun by competing against multiple human players (you can play up to four with a multitap).

If you thought that "Resident Evil" was scary, well let me just tell you Resident Evil is akin to Disney's Bambi compared to this... If you want a game that will surely help you soil your undies kids, than Silent Hill is what you want!

It's a difficult game, but its thinking-man's style of approaching missions will keep you coming back for more.

May not be as polished or pretty as "Code: Veronica," or as fast-paced and action-packed as "Dino Crisis 2," but it certainly has elements of both of those games in it.

What the hell is that ethernet modem for if you can't take the Hawk online? Because of that, this Hawk rates slightly lower than the PS2 version.

It's not perfect, but it does capture the all-important essence of seat-of-your-pants racing against other human opponents in officially sanctioned events better than any other console game ever. And yes, that includes GT3.

The original premise, varied situations and fresh gameplay means that Blast Corps is like nothing you've experienced before. The biggest shame about Blast Corps is that it seems destined to be the most under-rated classic Nintendo 64 game.

Not a game for everyone, but fans of 2D shooters and developer Treasure will definitely want to pick up a copy of Bangai-O.

Summoner could have been a fantastic RPG that tore a new hole in the gaming world. Instead, it turned into a great fantasy game that will probably be an ass-kicking franchise.

The best skateboarding game ever – but without multiplayer support, it falls a notch behind the PS2 version.

Shaping up to be the most fun version of Mechwarrior yet.

It’s a fast and fun (and accurate) basketball game with more additions and improvements than ever before. It’s also the best basetball game on the PS One.

It’s infinitesimally better than the PS2 version, but "NBA 2K2" still packs a more flavorful punch.

A trunk-full of options will have stock car jockeys busy for weeks.

Breath of Fire will take you back to a time when fighting and believing in the story was all you needed.

An addictive and fun collection of Pac-Man games that looks a whole lot better than you’d expect.

The bar by which other shooters will be measured. Get one, and get some new batteries, because we’re sure you’ll be hooked by this game.

It's probably the scariest game of the last ten years, giving a face to the nameless horror that haunts many of our dreams.

Features fun gameplay with more depth than you'll find in most GameBoy games so far.

It does not have the extensive room-searching and switch setting that "Doom" has, but it also is a little easier on the eyes and infinitely more intuitive -- it's pick-up-and-play first-person shooting at it's most entertaining and visceral level.

Takes the game in a new, and sometimes hilarious, direction. Revenge is a dish best served cold - we served it colder than others, but we still ate heartily.

A definite improvement over last year’s game, this version offers the best baseball on the Dreamcast, but "All Star Baseball" on the PS2 is still the tops.

A game that’s easy to get into and fairly simple to play but that’s heavy on both strategy and skill – a rare combination.

This is the best rally racing game on the Dreamcast, with good graphics, great control and physics, and a ton of options to add to the game's longevity.

The things that made Sonic a hit back in the old days make it a classic now - fast game play, interesting intricate levels, and detailed and colorful graphics.

It's way too short, but the game does go over the top in both the action and the premise, and it is fun.

You either love it because you loved the first one, or would rather play something more traditional in the fighting genre.

As good as any other espionage thriller out there, "Deus Ex" is bolstered by a fantastic storyline.

A great medieval romp that plays just like the espionage thrillers "Syphon Filther 2" or "Metal Gear Solid." It's a welcome reprieve from traditional role playing games like "Secret of Mana."

A fantastic and playable miniature Spider-man that’s fun and visually appealing. What more could you ask for in a game?

The only real criticism of this game is that it's an old title that we've seen in the home before. Still, though, this is a fantastic port, and the addition of net play adds a whole new dimension.

Think of it as something akin to the original "PowerStone" -- but with a hell of lot more firepower, and an even more sinister setting.

An instant classic, and makes golf more fun while keeping it real.

Simply the best Star Trek ship game on any console system right now, it's a good thing that Activision took the time and care to give the Trek fans an experience worth waiting for.

You can't help shake the feeling that Rare threw offensive material into the game merely for the sake of offending. Once you get over your initial shock at so much swearing, you'll find a competent game with great humor hidden among all the fart jokes.

The game lasts about 12 hours for the average player, but it is an action-packed ride the whole way. Definitely worth the cash.

But if you want a serious butt-kicking good time, then this game Roars.

It's got some of the better features of THPS3 for the PS2 and X-Box thrown in, and plays well.

A great FPS. The most serious problem we have with the game is stability – we lost all of our save games at one point, and experienced random freezes fairly frequently.

Imagine it this way – it's as if you're playing Tony Hawk in a minefield, and you'll lose your points if you tap a mine.

It’s wickedly fast, good-looking, and mean – it’s the muscle car of corridor shooters. But where’s the online support?

A true sleeper out of left field, packed with depth, style and replay value.

If you're into complete and total destruction (a la "Blast Corps" for the Nintendo 64), then you'll have a hell of a time with Thunder Tanks. It will blow you away.

Another addictive dungeon romp. Kiss your free time and hordes of demon butt goodbye.

It’s a slick, smart, very Golden-Eye-ish game and will certainly appeal to a mixed crossover audience that wants action, espionage, and a movie-feel to their game.

Its solid visuals, imaginative tracks, tight control, and over-the-top physics model make it a winner in the arcade racing genre.

Madden certainly has style, substance and reputation behind it, but "NFL2K1" (for Dreamcast) has an undefinable fun factor that makes it more readily playable.

Our only real gripes are the controls and the sluggishness of some of the titles on less powerful systems.

Shooter fans take note, this is one of the best of its kind on the machine, especially when connected to the Expansion Pak. Time Turok and roll…

A must if you want a great portable fighting game.

It's a great game with a historical significance that can't be ignored, and an action-packed reason to hang on to your PlayStation.

Better on the Box. Sharper, fuller, and more variable detail, excellent sound, and precise controls are all contained herein, along with the patented Crash game play that makes this such a fan favorite.

A monster facial to the arcade hoops competition. Bow down suckas - there’s a new champ on the court. Once NUFX works out the kinks, it’ll be unstoppable.

Here we have the opposite of the norm -- a great game based on a bad film.

Multiplayer of course shines, and there's never been a better excuse to splash out for that cable modem than the multi-tiered dogfights possible in FreeSpace 2. The best of its kind yet.

It's as good as a game like this can be -- the only negative is that we've seen it all before.

Circus Maximus isn't the best game for the X-Box, nor is it the most fun - but it certainly is innovative, and you might find yourself playing for hours despite your objections.

Nice one, although it needs a gigantic monster of a machine to really play properly.

The tracks are in great number and you have the ability to change the time of day as well as the weather, ensuring the most brutal of settings for any off-road excursion.

The frame rate is pretty bad and arenas are generic, but player models look detailed, at least.

Although there are a few minor annoyances, it’s unbelievable speed, mind-blowing tracks, and great upgrade selection make this a definite sleeper hit for racing fans.

The graphics are the game’s strong point, with fluid character development and crisp backgrounds.

Whereas last year the controls seem looser than Madden’s, and therefore more intuitive and fun, this year they seem way too easy.

There's no better platform game available for the PS2.

It has everything a classic game should - good, inoffensive graphics, sturdy controls, and replayability - and it leaves a satisfying cramp in your fingers when you're done.

NFL2K2 is the easiest to play right out of the box, with appeal to newbies and players who don't have a ton of football experience. Madden is still the sim gamer's favorite, while NFL Fever is the flashy go-between that links all three games together.

One of the things that made Doom so much fun back then, and still carries over today, is that feeling that danger (and madness) lay around each corner.

It's flashy looks and mind-blowing storyline, combined with Ice T and some simple controls make "Sanity" a lot of fun as well.

A pure adrenaline rush, a fun-filled fantasy representation of a sport that already has its over-the-edge moments.