The game still looks and plays great, and will have you addicted for a very long time, whether it be in the co-op or single player modes.

Baseball fans will love the more hardcore side of the game whilst others will love the ability to pick up the game and play it straight away.

Those with the patience and time however, will find a rewarding gaming experience.

The first good surfing game.

The animation used in this game is some of the best we have seen in a video game in a long time. Spiderman flows beautifully through web-slings, crawling up walls, or performing his vicious kicks and punches.

It is clear what each building and item does once you are familiar with them. If you ever forget, right clicking over anything on the world map gives a brief description. Did I mention how much I enjoy this feature?

If you want to play franchise you have to shell out the cash for a 3rd party card or wait for the larger card from Nintendo. We can't really blame Acclaim for the memory card woes, but its dissapointing that the hardware is holding back some of the bigger portions of the game.

The gameplay though is sometimes too realistic for its own good.

The way in which your character develops is refreshing for this type of game, even though the visuals and sound presentation are little more than mediocre.

A nicely done title that delivers a unique experience, both visually and gameplay wise.

A great add on for a great game. Those of you who loved Ghost Recon should rush out and buy this right now.

The visuals and sound are very well done, as the only drawback to the game is that it is very difficult to pull off tricks at times.

Doesn't revolutionise the genre but makes it easily accessible and fun to play. The addition of multiplayer as well as the endless mode has put this game up there with the best of the tycoon games.

If your a hockey fan you probably NEED a copy of Hitz.

It incorporates a lot of the traditional RPG elements while adding in some interesting and unique visual presentations of the action.

The graphics and audio presentation are sure to scare the living daylights out of you, and the longevity is there to last you a while.

The A.I and such may seem rather disappointing at times, but when you get down to the bare bones of it all, this is just a fun game to play and enjoy.

A very fun and solid arcade soccer game which bends the rules and allows for more action rather than simulation and slow down due to fouls being thrown around left and right.

A hit and miss game. It has created an eerie atmospheric world which will have you shaking in your boots as you play this game. The story line is brilliant and the graphics add to the awesome 3D world it’s set in.

As close to the console versions as you possible can get. The game’s visuals are very well done and the sound is pretty cool in itself.

As a single player game you might whip through it a few times on different difficulty. However if multiplayer is your thing this game is excellent value, well we reckon it will be when we get another copy!

Tropico has a great Caribbean soundtrack, and the visuals are colorful and for the most part well animated, even if they look a little blocky sometimes too.

The quest mode can get boring once you unlock all of the powers for your character, but you may still want to keep playing it if you enjoy the controls and such enough.

The vast array of game modes also makes World Tour Soccer last for an extremely long time, maybe even longer than FIFA, as it does contain additional modes and the like.

Combining some excellent RPG, Adventure and Action elements it is definitely one to check out.

A fresh breath of air for the management style of gaming genre.

It delivers the gameplay in a unique way and it is so addictive that the box should have a warning.

The interface is one of the best RTS GUIs (for the acronym conscious) to date. There are rollover help messages for just about everything and you can automate the building of units with an endless variety of queue options.

Fans of Defender will definitely enjoy this game, but the longevity may disappoint many if you were looking for a long experience.

It doesn't have the graphics of say, Luigi's Mansion, but what it does it does well. If not for the camera problems it would seem that Namco has almost perfected it's own platformer formula.

If your looking for a good ole fashioned arcade, hockey check fest, or an alternative multiplayer game to Super Smash Brothers Melee then look no further – NHL Hitz is here.

A downright fun title that’ll last you for quite some time.

An adorable adventure that incorporates platform aspects from the Mario’s and Sonic’s of the world into one nice package.

It's fun, fast, and furious pace will have you seeing cats and mice in your sleep.

The most disappointing facet of the visuals would have to be the character graphics which are lacking in detail, are poorly animated and remind us more of flimsy cardboard cut outs that wobble about than real flesh and blood individuals.

The flaws of motion capture as well as lack of system link may keep a few hard core gamers away from the title but if you’re after a change from the "NBA Live" series from EA Sports or just after a decent basketball sim then this is well worth a look.

Had the GT Advance utilized the battery backed password system, I certainly would have scored this game MUCH higher. But given the exquisite graphics, challenging races, fun tune–ups, the game itself MAY be worth the hassle.

The Create a Player and added theater mode aren't enough of a game addition to justify upgrading from last years version, unless of course your one of those insane fans that has to have the most recent stats for all the players.

A compelling game which, once you get over the at times steep learning curve, will keep you very happy, as the action is superb.

An impressive game that reeks of addictive potential. If the despot in you wants some exercising, then this is definitely the way to go.

Burnout just skirts around the edges of racing greatness, but still gets solid marks as one of the best racers this year.

The player models are so life like you don’t have to wait for the commentary to know who has the ball. Players like Paul Scholes and Freddy Ljungberg have a distinct look to them.

It is extremely funny in some places and you won’t be able to stop laughing, it would be a good item for anyone that enjoys a good laugh or use to play with the little soldiers when they where a kid.

The control is very fun and initiative, but does lack variety in the move sets.

It simply boils down to the fact that we expect more from a console first-person shooter.

It’s not the counter-strike killer we are all hanging out for but it definitely adds some fresh new options to the style of game.

Gameplay is inventive, and you won’t get sick of it easily.

With a level editor included in addition to a long, challenging single player story line this game is definitely one to check out.

One of the most fun tennis games ever created, hands down.

A very solid effort from developer Ratbag, falling short of greatness due to the fact that it just seems too bland and simple.

Not only did it make me sit and play it every spare moment I had until completion, it also made me want to pick up "Soul Reaver" and play it through again.

A great fishing game, easily the best on the PlayStation 2 thus far.

Despite its occasional appearances, the game is so incredibly linear it hurts.

The authenticity will truly impress the fans of the series with the soundtrack and voice acting all wrapped up in one neat and tidy package.

The starships have now landed onto the Xbox, but the force is rather weak for some reason in this one.

A great product that only wears a little thin on the single player and innovation.

There are unfortunately a few flaws which drops it from a must own game to try before you buy.

While the graphics are certainly a feat, they alone can't make the game worth playing.

New additions to the game's recipe have fallen short, offering little incentive for the player to stray from the formula they have grown used to over the last ten months.

989 Sports has created their most impressive sports title in a very long time.

A pretty average action-adventure game with some amazing visuals and sound effects. If the game had its gameplay toned up a few notches, then this could have been a must buy game.

A down side to this game setup is that there is no real big picture to your accomplishments.

A very big disappointment for gamers everywhere, because it is a lackluster effort for a game that had the potential to be awesome.

Legion’s quick fire, shallow approach may deter those who prefer to build a nation, and will no doubt not appeal to the hardcore strategists who look for something with a little more depth. However, for those looking for a fast paced strategy game will appreciate what Legion has to offer.

Offers decent graphics, excellent gameplay and a respectable replay value, even if its sounds aren’t top of the line.

Disney and soccer mix surprisingly well!

The game is far from perfect, suffering from a shaky graphics engine and a trick system that requires some tweaking, but the game manages to be pretty damn fun despite all that.

One of the coolest and most interesting storyline and opening movie (I’ll get into the visuals part later) I’ve ever seen in a game to date.

The best train game on the market today. It does lack depth though.

This expansion pack breathes even more life into what is essentially a very absorbing and deep eighteenth century wargame.

For boxing fans - it floats like a butterfly and stings like a bee.

Overall gameplaywise Ecco has proved to be one of the most difficult games I’ve ever played...But for those who have the skills and persistence Ecco The Dolphin might be an enjoyable romp.

This game is a lot of fun. Sometimes it can be frustrating if you get stuck for a while, but you can always fall back on the trusty arena and cause some damage there instead and the load times are horrific.

The controls are a lot harder on the Dual Shock 2 than they were with the keyboard and mouse, but you will get use to it once you break a few controllers and have a see your psychiatrist a few times.

Both challenging and addicting.

Not only do the graphics look outdated and ugly, but now there’s added slowdown and control problems. But even with its problems, I still can’t help but feel that the game is still a fun experience.

The game’s only true problem is that it doesn’t have a lot of depth, but besides that it is just a very enjoyable arcade football game.

The visuals and audio could have been improved greatly, but if you want to log the many hours to master the controls, underneath all the pain and suffering is a pretty enjoyable racing game.

Clone Campaigns replay factor is VERY high in this due to the improved scenario editor which, if you’re a campaign creator or map maker, you will find the tools and objects in here are now a Battlegrounds fan dream.

Gamers looking for an off-the-wall platform adventure, and those that have the patience to put up with the lack of a save feature might find EWJ a good buy.

An enjoyable home adaptation of the Arcade Gauntlet that just doesn't match the original...The single-player runs thin.

The overall gameplay in Fire Blade is most likely the games highest point, as it has a lot of depth and takes some time to fully master.

A decent game.

The short single player game and the weak graphics and sound are too overwhelming to ignore, despite the solid gameplay.

A very lackluster effort... The gambling and clothing options are very cool, but it can get old fast once you start to play the game and see how unbalanced the physics of the game are.

A huge advancement over last year’s poor efforts...probably the best GameDay to date, but it is still not enough to match the polish and quality of "NFL 2K3" or Madden.

The lack of creative ideas and thinking made this a pretty bland watercraft game.

The audio and visuals of the game definitely look like they needed a lot more work before this game was released, but the idea on the new battle system was well done, even though there aren’t many battles in the game.

The sad fact though is that this game could have been so much better, as it is just discouraging to see so much potential in a game, and then to not have it pull through like you would have hoped it would.

Lacks the overall polish it needed to be able to hang up their with the other spectacular adventure games on or coming out on the GameCube, including Zelda, Metroid, Starfox, etc.

As a hybrid of popular artistic themes and gameplay, Throne of Darkness succeeds on many levels. However, if you're looking for a completely fresh experience, look elsewhere. Diablo-esque influences keep the game from breaking new ground in a significant way.

The presentation and story can’t hide the flaws. Aside from boss battles, the combat system is weak and needs some serious tuning for future games.

Multiplayer racing could have lifted this from moderate game to an excellent title.

The incredible multi-player makes this great to play with friends, but the controls make the single player more of a chore than actual enjoyment.

All of the pieces were in place, the story, the setting, the characters. All of that potential was wasted though because of lack of detail and poor control and A.I.

The nude factor wasn’t used to its fullest as it definitely didn’t look as good on the characters as it should have, and the game modes are not all that enthralling either.

A very short game, which brings loads of fun. That may sound odd, but it is true.

THQ failed deliver a very impressive port of an already unimpressive game.