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

An isometric adventure mixes with classic Tron gameplay for loads of retro-futuristic fun. [Nov 2004, p.131]

It's fast, beautifully rendered, and full of challenge. [Oct 2002, p.195]

A cinch to pick up and play, but will be just as easily forgotten. [Oct 2009, p.90]

Appealing on many levels, and its most shocking moments are sure to raise a few eyebrows. [Mar 2006, p.87]

It doesn't stay interesting for very long. [July 2009, p.88]

The button assignments are nonintuitive, making for hand-twisting play control, and there is little variety in the 10 large environments, but pure action fans will enjoy the game's quick pace. [Mar 2004, p.118]

There's definitely enough fresh ground in The Tale of Two Towns to entice series fans back for more agricultural adventure. [Oct 2011, p.84]

Ultimately, Castle of Shikigami III is fun and has good replay value since each character feels different and has a unique storyline--the storylines even take a second player into account when you're playing cooperatively, which is a nice touch. [May 2008, p.90]

One thing we can say for sure about buying We Ski is that you'll get what you pay for: a cute, fun ski game that can be played with the Wii Balance Board. [June 2008, p.90]

Fans wil enjoy the customized in-fight dialogue between the characters. [Nov 2005, p.108]

Taken on its own, however, the N3DS edition provides a fine way to experience the lost art of pinball. [June 2011, p.88]

It's great to see Fox get back on track with complex flying missions. Though in-flight character dialogue can get repetitive, SFA's tripple-attack-method gameplay stays varied and intenst. [March 2005, p.104]

16 utterly original characters. [June 2002, p.152]

Tight handling, excellent sound effects, unpredictable tracks.[Apr 2002, p.152]

As funny and clever as the festivities can be, they don't always equate to fun gameplay. [Holiday 2007, p.80]

More variety...might have made a big difference, but unfortunately, only Sid the sloth makes a playable guest appearance, and it's in a single minigame at that. [May 2006, p.88]

While the game never really blows you away, it's hard to imagine that any fans of Mario, Sonic, or party games wouldn't be glad to have this in their collection. [Holiday 2007, p.79]

The graphic quality (especially in the above-ground city) is a step up from that of the initial Incredibles GCN title. [Dec 2005, p.120]

There's no precise way to target your prey, so shooting a single enemy from a crowd is nearly impossible. [Feb 2003, p.153]

But thanks to clever puzzle-solving and some touch screen-centric minigames for variety, Teenage Zombies is good fun. [May 2008, p.88]

Quotation forthcoming.

A space-themed central story gives the game greater scope than its predecessors. [Aug 2004, p.123]

Nonstop action through and through. [Sept 2002, p.164]

A laugh-out-loud funny skateboarder. [Feb 2004, p.149]

A unique setting and some decent - not great - chills. [Oct 2009, p.87]

Catchy music, silly graphics and old-school action highlight a likable romp that arcade fans will dig. [Feb 2002, p.154]

Plays like a gameplay experiment gone wrong. [Dec 2005, p.120]

The rules are complex, but most players will get the gist of the game after a few battles. [Feb 2003, p.158]

The graphics are clear and the control system is intuitive. [Sept 2003, p.140]

The story is very engaging. [Jan 2005, p.140]

It's sorta quick and dirty, just like the actual UFC. [July 2002, p.148]

I especially enjoy the three-character aspect, and the music is absolutely gorgeous. This game is a must-have for Potter fans. [Aug 2004, p.120]

A mixed bag that owes as much to "Elite Beat Agents" as it does to Bach, Wagner, and Beethoven. [July 2008, p.90]

Wit and creativity are a good antidote for low production values, and they've transformed this otherwise-forgettable RPG into something far more likeable. [Mar 2009, p.87]

It's great that the Nintendo 3DS version of FIFA Soccer 12 has most of the features of its Wii sibling.(Sadly, though, FIFA City is not included in this game.) [Oct 2011, p.86]

Reluctant hero Bilbo Baggins is slow to swing his walking stick, making battles more difficult than they should be, but the overall game play and control are very solid. [Dec 2003, p.150]

The kookiness gets hairy since the objectives tend to be fuzzy and the graphics and controls are sloppy. [Aug 2002, p.147]

Quotation forthcoming. [Mar 2006]

Mystery Dungeon is not perfect, but its robust and original aspects form a game more solid than many expected. [Nov. 2006, p.86]

The Transformers may be vehicles only part of the time, but their DS games--Transformers: Autobots and Transformers" Decepticons--could have nonetheless used a bit more polish before pulling out of the garage. [Sep 2007, p.86]

Not everyone will appreciate Legacy of Ys's retro charm, but if you're looking for a solid adventure not bogged down by needless convolution this one fits the bill. [Feb 2009, p.90]

The challenge level of the match-'em-up Garanimals game play is more akin to a petting zoo than a jungle. [July 2002, p.149]

A fun little flier that pretty much anyone can get into and even hardcore players will enjoy. [Nov 2010, p.88]

If you have a PC(or Mac), you're better off tracking down the aforementioned "SimCity 4" for a few bucks. [Nov 2008, p.101]

Offers shear puzzle excellence that's totally ewe-nique. [Feb 2002, p.154]

We've been waiting for a good "Harvest Moon" game for the DS for many, umm, moons, and we're still waiting. [Oct. 2006, p.91]

What Carbon does right bodes well for the racing genre on the Wii; what it does wrong bodes poorly for the future of this once-entertaining franchise. [Feb. 2007, p.96]

Just as good as, if not a tad better than, their predecessors. They're just not any different. [Aug 2005, p.81]

The controls are a little slow to respond, and the computer-controlled characters' repeated phrases lose their humor after a while, but the game is a solid play nontheless. [June 2005, p.97]

The play control is stiff and nonresponsive, making it difficult to succeed in challenging situations. [Nov 2003, p.152]

Ultimately, Code of Princess isn't as good as its spiritual predecessor, but it nontheless offers an enjoyable, content-rich, and often genuinely funny action experience. [Oct 2012, p.86]

As promising as this Lost-meets-Animal Crossing premise sounds, however, the game as a whole becomes a bit tedious. [Feb 2008, p.87]

Load time can be as slow as Homer's wit, but that's small beans when Road Rage is one of the wildest – and funniest – rides around. [Jan 2002, p.126]

Powerful Hyper mode and Force Metals make the turn-based battling fun. [Dec 2004, p.144]

The action looks fantastic on the Nintendo 3DS handheld, and the system's 3D effect gives each colorful setting a real feeling of depth. [Apr 2011, p.81]

The courses are too small for the type of frenetic game play it offers. [Feb 2002, p.149]

It presents a steady stream of minigames with tons of variety. [July 2004, p.122]

Chicken Little isn't a bad game at all, and fans of the film will probably gobble it up. [Dec 2005, p.114]

Taking a more realistic approach to driving than some adrenaline-pumping racers, Evolution may seem slow at first, but the challenge increases as the game continues. [Feb 2004, p.148]

For now, we're left with another disappointing entry in a once-great franchise. [Nov. 2006, p.90]

Namco Bandai's latest arcade collection contains stellar arcade hits allong with some sentimental favorites: "Pac-Man", "Galaga", "Galaxian", "Xevious", "Mappy", "The Tower of Druaga", and "Dig Dug"--all simple to learn and play and virtually impossible to master. [Nov 2007, p.105]

The developers have accomplished a rare feat in producing a game that is legitimately thought-provoking, original, and visually distinctive. Too bad they couldn't find a way to make it fun. [Apr 2010, p.88]

If you can preserve through one world, though, the rest of Dewy's Adventure offers a pretty good time. [Nov 2007, p.99]

As is, it's a tasty morsel that will appeal especially to conoisseurs of DS oddities like "Phoenix Wright" and "Trauma Center". Bon appetit! [Nov. 2006, p.90]

Unfortunately, a heavy reliance on arbitrary dialogue triggers to advance the story detracts from the game; it's at its best when you're solving item-based puzzles. [Nov 2007, p.105]

It's a must for fans of the turtles and a good bet for anyone who enjoys a fun multiplayer game. [Nov 2009, p.82]

Even after you've completed the missions, you'll enjoy the depth of developing relationships with Urbz and collecting a catalog full of items. [Feb 2005, p.114]

That said, Mario & Sonic at the London Olympic Games is a winner overall--thanks in part to the continuing awesomeness of the Mario-and-Sonic combination. [Nov 2011, p.82]

Capcom Classics Mini Mix delivers a triple dose of old-school fun, and as long as you don't expect more than that, you'll be in for a nostalgically good time. [Nov. 2006, p.88]

A solid title with good football sense and strong gameplay. [Oct 2005, p.97]

Though I wish it lasted a bit longer, Sonic's birthday bash is a nearly pitch-perfect celebration of his storied career. [Dec 2011, p.88]

We're crossing our fingers that the next Batman title lets us play the comic book hero like we really want to. [Aug 2005, p.80]

At times the game seems almost too easy, but you do have to concentrate and often employ strategy to score birdies consistently. [Mar 2006, p.86]

The Transformers may be vehicles only part of the time, but their DS games--Transformers: Autobots and Transformers" Decepticons--could have nonetheless used a bit more polish before pulling out of the garage. [Sept 2007, p.86]

The enemies are dim-witted but manage to stay alive longer than they should thanks to awful hit detection. [Oct 2005, p.100]

Tight tuning and top-notch control put the game in a league with Vicarious Visions's "Shrek 2: Beg for Mercy." [Aug 2005, p.85]

Driving sections worthy of a kart-racer also add to the madcap gameplay. [Nov 2004, p.132]

It suffers from an overly simplistic fighting engine, weak animation and a story mode that skims past major plot points with all the bluster of 10th grade chemistry class. [Jan 2006, p.114]

It all functions adequately and adds welcome variety, but it feels like a novelty compared to the tried-and-true dance mat (which you can still use, thankfully). [Dec 2009, p.84]

Althought the concept held up through Tecmo Super Bowl on the Super NES in 1993, 15 years later it just feels archaic. [Dec 2008, p.96]

There is a terrific adventure game here, but you'll have to tolerate multiple irritating quirks to get to it. [Nov 2011, p.79]

The game's not too much to look at andmost of the track designs are pretty uninspired. [Dec 2005, p.120]

The game can hover into repetitive territory since the missions aren't incredibly varied. [June 2002, p.150]

Scores an ace with smashing singles and doubles excitement. [May 2002, p.140]

ASB 2002’s unpolished fielding makes the game feel like it’s not quite ready for the big leagues. [Jan 2002, p.128]

Although there is a good number of activities available to you - races, slaloms, search and rescue, etc. - the game as a whole is ultimately on the shallow side. [Mar 2009, p.91]

Prey the Stars is like a baloon--it gets bigger and better until it pops and becomes useless. [Nov 2008, p.106]

The controls are touchy and the environments seem small when Superman is flying, but the overall experience is tons of fun. [May 2003, p.138]

The game's goofy sense of humor adds to the fun. [Apr 2011, p.81]

It's amusing, but unfortunately the GamePad can cause noticeable lag issues on the TV screen when it's in use during a dance. [Dec 2012, p.82]

Unfortunately, the first big foray into baseball sims on the Wii strikes out in many ways. [Aug 2007, p.83]

It may not be the greatest game ever, but its attention to the intricacies of the sport should satisfy both baseball fans and gamers alike. [July 2006, p.90]

You have to admire the courage of this development team. It took a lot of bold risks with the Final Fantasy name and delivered a weird, wonderful adventure unlike anything else out there. You'll get the most out of the game if you go into it with the same experimental spirit. [Jan 2010, p.86]

Simple, but infinitely fun. [Dec 2004, p.148]

It doesn't innovate in the way that the original game did. [Feb 2003, p.156]

There's a surprisingly deep power-up menu as well, but it's overkill for the game's target audience. [Nov 2005, p.103]

Nonetheless, the action is well-balanced and production values(especially an unprecedented amount of voiceover)are top-notch. [Nov. 2006, p.85]