The game's levels are large, but the game play is repetitive and uninspired. [Dec 2003, p.148]

The colorful graphics are reminiscent of the art of Maurice Sendak, and the action is fast-paced and suitably challenging for young players. [Sept 2003, p.140]

It's a fun and fresh play. [Dec 2003, p.151]

The battle action is simple and initially fun, but becomes less exciting as you advance. [Dec 2003, p.150]

The graphics and action are pure SpongeBob - zany and fun. [Feb 2004, p.154]

Colorful graphics and sharp control make the game fun to watch and play, but the old-school punch-and-kick action gets monotonous. [Dec 2003, p.146]

The competition is fierce and the speed is intense, but stunts are limited to simple twists and flips. [Jan 2004, p.159]

Does an even better job at capturing the cartoon's craziness. [Feb 2004, p.151]

A mediocre mess of a vehicular battle game that contains an excessive amount of violence and strong language. [Feb 2004, p.150]

Character movement and camera control are a chore at the beginning, but you'll adapt to them as the game progresses. [Jan 2004, p.158]

The game is so fast-paced, it's often difficult to keep track of the action. [Jan 2004, p.161]

Vibrantly colorful graphics, a sensational sense of speed and realistic physics in a variety of track conditions make Top Gear Rally a solid and enjoyable play. [Dec 2003, p.146]

Acrobatic moves and inventive traps have never been as free-flowing as they are in Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time. [Feb 2004, p.151]

A slow starter, but once you're on your way, it turns out to be an excellent strategy RPG. [Dec 2003, p.139]

Some of the game's intricacies are a tad complex, but it's easy to understand the basics. [Jan 2004, p.159]

The game works well as a button-masher, but it doesn't have the strategy elements and replayability of "Soul Calibur II." [Jan 2004, p.158]

Using the same isometric view as the previous titles, Attack of the Rhynocs takes a sizeable leap in gameplay quality and variety. [Jan 2004, p.162]

The game is a clever 2-D platformer that makes the most of Batman's gadgets...but has little fighting-move variety. [Jan 2004, p.160]

The game's adventure element requires you to run around with your board tucked under your arm - not nearly as fun as pulling off tricks. [Jan 2004, p.162]

Play control and graphics are on par wth those of previous Tony Hawk games. [Jan 2004, p.160]

The side-scrolling fight formula isn't new by any means, but the sumos give it their own fun spin. [Dec 2003, p.151]

It's the best-selling game of all-time for a reason, and it stands the test of time remarkably well. [Dec 2003, p.142]

The game's 10 snowboarders are over the top, and the action is crazy fun. [Jan 2004, p.158]

The difficulty is too high for novices, but experienced platformer fans will enjoy the challenge. [Jan 2004, p.159]

The first Sims title that gives you direct control over your character. [Feb 2004, p.151]

A perfectly competent platformer with some great voice acting, but it doesn't really bring anyting new to the table. [Dec 2003, p.138]

The flying missions are fantastic, but the on-foot portions need some work. The camera doesn't work very well and you don't have any control over it. [Dec 2003, p.140]

The game's complexity makes it difficult to plug in and play. [Jan 2004, p.159]

The play control, graphics and enemy design are top-notch, but the over-the-top difficulty may hinder your enjoyment unless you're an elite player. [Nov 2003, p.154]

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

Some tasks may be a little too tricky for young players. [Dec 2003, p.146]

You'll spend a lot of time checking the mansion's 15 rooms for ghosts, which can get tedious, but many of the game's puzzles are quite clever. [Dec 2003, p.144]

Kirby has surprising depth and greater challenge than you might think. [Dec 2003, p.139]

Although the characters are small, the graphics are clear and detailed and the game play is fast and fun. [May 2003, p.140]

The overhead view lets you see clearly and control the action easily, but it doesn't give you a great look at the characters. [Nov 2003, p.152]

Brilliantly innovative and packed with action. VJ may seem bizarre at first glance, but if you give it a chance, you will be amazed and delighted. The graphics are wild, the action is varied and fun and the game even has a sense of humor. [Nov 2003, p.149]

It's not Pokemon, but it covers similar territory. [Nov 2003, p.152]

Gameplay is solid, but camera control is severely lacking. [Jan 2004, p.159]

Intuitive play control and simple level design make the game appropriate for players of all skill levels. [Dec 2003, p.148]

Casual racing gamers might find the controls touchy, but others will appreciate the added challenge. [Nov 2003, p.151]

Generic techno music replaces the familiar hum and clatter of slot cars, and the vehicles hop grooves unrealistically. [Nov 2003, p.151]

Although the fighting controls are complicated, the rest of the controls are simple and intuitive. [Nov 2003, p.151]

Poor hit detection and sluggish controls make the game's challenges more frustrating than fun. [Dec 2003, p.150]

The action is intense but, ultimately, not very informative. [Dec 2003, p.150]

The game isn't deep, but it will satisfy a Digimon fan's thirst for action. [Nov 2003, p.154]

The protagonists can't jump and attack at the same time, which makes some tasks difficult, but the overall control is intuitive and the graphics are suitably dark and detailed. [Nov 2003, p.152]

Gamers who like platformers served sunny-side up will be utterly won over by Billy's upbeat energy and infectious music. [Nov 2003, p.150]

Midbattle controls are limited to steering your bey and summoning beasts. [Dec 2003, p.144]

Utterly fantastic in every respect. [Dec 2003, p.140]

The basic game play and graphics are similar to those of the franchise's 2003 edition, but they were already top-notch. [Dec 2003, p.146]

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

The graphics are sparse, and long attack animations make control slow to respond, but RPG elements mix well with the action to make a satisfying adventure. [Nov 2003, p.156]

The most impressive thing is the quality of the sound. The voice-overs are clear and rich, and the music leaps out of the speaker. [Oct 2003, p.139]

The games are simple and suitable for very young players. [Dec 2003, p.148]

The control is great, the missions are creative and the dialogue is hilarious. [Oct 2003, p.138]

The minigames are fun, but someof them are quite confusing and more challening than most party game minigames. [Apr 2003, p.134]

A solid play for Jimmy Neutron fans or anyone looking for lighthearted fun. [Dec 2003, p.144]

A real racing rush. [May 2003, p.139]

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

The control is tight. [Dec 2003, p.144]

The game opens with short segments from the new film. [Dec 2002, p.224]

Although the straight-on overhead view makes it difficult to judge the height of platforms, the overall game play is fast-paced and enjoyable. [Dec 2003, p.148]

Scooby-Doo enthusiasts will enjoy the game's humor and colorful art style. [Nov 2003, p.154]

While the variety of playable characters is a welcome addition to the genre, there is little else to recommend this action game. [Dec 2003, p.148]

Although the stilted play control makes it frustratingly difficult to move at times, the overall playing experience is very engaging. [Oct 2003, p.137]

There are easily 150 hours of game play here, and instead of the game becoming old and monotonous, it actually becomes more addictive as you play. I've never played a more in-depth GBA title. [Oct 2003, p.139]

The game play and control are much-improved over last year's "WrestleMania X8," making the game easy to pick up and play, yet complex enough to keep you entertained for long stretches. [Nov 2003, p.148]

Turn-based Megazord battles add variety between the side-scrolling missions. [Nov 2003, p.154]

The graphics and animation are top-notch. [Sept 2003, p.138]

An extreme sports free-for-all that features movie-themed playable characters in nine environments. [Nov 2003, p.151]

Control is sometimes cumbersome, depending on the bot design. [Nov 2003, p.152]

Eight great racers, tons of ripping bikes and the rocking tunes, complete with vocal tracks, give the game a cool edge. [Sept 2003, p.138]

The animation is a little choppy and the graphics are often pixelated, but the action is nonstop and the play control is tight and responsive. [Sept 2003, p.139]

I say this without hyperbole: Soul Calibur II is the best fighting game ever created. The game's beautiful graphics and fantastic control are exceeded only by its incredible character balance. [Oct 2003, p.136]

More than just a GBA makeover, the new Pokemon Pinball is an evolution in game play, offering livelier Pokemon to catch and Pokemon ecosystems clevery built into table designs. Pokemaniacs will be mesmerized. [Nov 2003, p.150]

No other racing game even compares to F-Zero GX - it's a next-next-gen cyberrace before its time. [Oct 2003, p.137]

The puzzles are basic lock-and-key challenges, but the action is lots of fun and the dialogue is spot-on Buffy. [Nov 2003, p.149]

Mixes wacky action and T-rated crude humor with trading economics for an uneven playing experience. [Nov 2003, p.151]

It's a good football game that, except for the updated rosters, is virtually identical to the series' 2003 iteration. [Oct 2003, p.141]

Hard-core NFL fans will love it, but the intricacies may be lost on casual players. [Oct 2003, p.140]

The excellent 3-D driving engine for THQ's Monster Truck Madness offers a smooth frame rate and a genuine feeling of speed. [Sept 2003, p.138]

Unlockable characters and tons of secrets add to the game's replayability. [Oct 2003, p.140]

The game employs more searching and item-use than its predecessor, but the focus is still on frantic fighting. [Sept 2003, p.140]

Controls are responsive but touchy. [May 2003, p.139]

Features a wealth of characters, interesting course design and surprisingly deep game play. [Sept 2003, p.134]

The battles are well-executed, if a little slow, but the overall experience is one-dimensional. [Oct 2003, p.140]

It suffers from lackluster visuals, sluggish controls and an overabundance of fetch quests. [Sept 2003, p.135]

The basic game play is nearly identical to that of last year's version, but the College Classics feature makes the update worthwhile. [Oct 2003, p.138]

Play control is tight and the action is intense, but the course design is unforgiving. If you make a single mistake, you lose. [Sept 2003, p.137]

Far more cornball than cool kitsch like the films. [Oct 2003, p.140]

The puzzles aren't very puzzling, but the pace is quick and the action is intense. [Oct 2003, p.140]

The game loses quite a bit in the translation... However, the new plow-down-everything Performance mode is a fun addition. [Sept 2003, p.137]

Lacking the sophistication of the Spy Kids films, the GBA adaptation of Spy Kids films, the GBA adaptation of Spy Kids 3-D: Game Over is a side-scrolling platformer with cartoonish graphics and a variety of play styles. [Sept 2003, p.137]

The stylized graphics have a love-them-or-hate-them quality, but the animation is smooth and the music grooves. [Sept 2003, p.137]

Her actions are stiff and the play control is often slow to respond, making tense situations frustrating. [Sept 2003, p.137]

Complex, but fun. [July 2003, p.147]

There aren't as many unit types as I would have liked, but the improved mission diversity more than makes up for it. [July 2003, p.144]

The game's 3-D driving engine provides one of the GBA's best automotive experiences - fast action with a smooth frame rate. [Oct 2003, p.141]