The premise is fun and the play control is good, but the driving physics are so incredibly unrealistic that the game loses its edge once the action begins. [June 2003, p.137]

A nonintuitive interface combined with difficult-to-decipher puzzles will frustrate everyone but boy geniuses. [Dec 2004, p.144]

Offers action and thrills of the 3-D platformer variety. [Feb 2003, p.159]

The adventure's pace is slow, but the pak is loaded with features. [Dec 2004, p.154]

As with the GCN version, tricks are limited to twists and flips. [Feb 2004, p.153]

The robot-collecting sequel is nevertheless a big step forward. [June 2002, p.154]

Although your jet fighter naturally stays at one altitude, the game's unusual control scheme allows you to dive for a moment by pressing Up on the Control Pad. [Apr 2005, p.100]

The graphics are rich and the dinos are wily, but the play control is lacking. [Jan 2002, p.136]

Not hot enough to melt the snow. [Jan 2002, p.134]

The artwork and special effects are well-executed, but the game's pacing is slow. [Dec 2003, p.146]

Also on the menu are some PDA functions that amount to a class scheduler, an address book and a horoscope. [Feb 2004, p.153]

A tutorial lets you in on the game's nuances, and numerous tournaments provide chances for you to win the game's 300 cards - a good spin for duelists. [Jan 2005, p.139]

Responsive play control and detailed graphics will make you want to venture deep into the story, but difficult battles against incidental enemies may keep you from your goal. [Aug 2004, p.123]

The game has a kitschy classic-television atmosphere that will nevertheless appeal to fans of the show. [June 2004, p.121]

Responsive control helps make the game an enjoyable play. [Oct 2004, p.124]

A compass points to your current objective, but it's still easy to get lost in the game's complex levels. [Mar 2004, p.121]

The poker play is solid, but the AI players are predictable. [Feb 2005, p.117]

The game's colorful graphics and light difficulty are appropriate for the franchise's young fan base. [Dec 2004, p.150]

Play mechanics are lacking, making it difficult to aim and fire at the same time, and computer-controlled ememies are brutal early on. [Nov 2004, p.131]

Looks and sounds like the cartoon, and the cut scenes are packed with laughs, but the flight-based control is frustrating and the game's delivery, collection and fighting tasks can be tedious. [Nov 2003, p.151]

The difficulty level is a tad high for young players and the gameplay is very repetitive. [Jan 2004, p.160]

Unfortunately, there's no cure for nonresponsive control and poorly rendered graphics. [Mar 2004, p.120]

The frame rate suffers in the downsized version. [Aug 2002, p.146]

A lot of story and dialogue leads to little action at the beginning, but it heats up if you stick with it. [May 2005, p.92]

More of a button-masher than the "Street Fighter II" games, Taiketsu is a simple battler that may bore fighting-game afficionados. [Feb 2004, p.153]

A lot of story and dialogue leads to little action at the beginning, but it heats up if you stick with it. [May 2005, p.92]

The standard jump-climb-shoot action is far from out-of-this-world. [Mar 2002, p.137]

The game does not use a 3-D engine for dungeon navigation. Instead, it presents a series of still images. [Feb 2003, p.161]