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.