Since matches can be made only through stacking, game play can be limiting and monotonous. [Feb 2003, p.157]

A basic pinball game with a choice of four tables. [Apr 2003, p.138]

Cutthroat competition and fierce racing tactics make Karnaaj Rally an exciting battle-racer. [Apr 2003, p.137]

Simple, but fun. [June 2003, p.137]

The most stunning part of the game is the way that it seamlessly mixes footage from the films with scenes and dialogue developed for the game. [Feb2003, p.152]

Mission objectives are not always clear, but the basic game play is straightforward. [Feb 2003, p.156]

Simple enough for young players to enjoy, but older SpongeBob fans will like it, too. [Mar 2003, p.136]

For an espionage title, the movement and sniping control is surprisingly sluggish. [Feb 2003, p.154]

Fun and funny. [Feb 2003, p.155]

Fans of straight-ahead pinball without video game frills will give hardcore Pinball a high score. [Apr 2003, p.137]

The graphics, sound effects and game play combine for a satisfying action experience. [Mar 2003, p.138]

A side-scroller that should be fun and challenging for young players. [Apr 2003, p.137]

Improved graphics, advanced physics and more control features contribute to a solid hockey sim. [Dec 2002, p.216]

The cut scenes look like stills from an anime film, and the story offers lots of twists and turns. [Mar 2003, p.138]

Features 16 ready-made machines that are graded in four categories: mobility, power, weapons, and armor. [Dec 2002, p.222]

Beautifully detailed gothic environments. [Feb 2003, p.155]

With victories, you earn special items and magic abilities. [Jan 2003, p.173]

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

Three types of powerups give Frogger extra speed and strength. [Feb 2003, p.156]

The main game is a nonstop food fight among four characters. [Jan 2003, p.174]

One of the best racing games yet for the GBA. [Mar 2003, p.138]

Incredible level design. [Dec 2002, p.222]

Straightforward sci-fi action with comic book style and lots of cool gadgets. [Feb 2003, p.155]

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

Lots of cool villain-mimicking moves and a collection of beautiful backgrounds make the game fun to play and great to watch. [Dec 2002, p.220]

It's a lot of fun but somewhat repetitive. [Nov 2002, p.220]

The play control and range of features are on par wtih those of Sega's "NBA Basketball 2K3," only with a college basketball experience. [Dec 2002, p.214]

It's perfect fighting fun for fighting game afficioniados but could be confusing for players who are new to the genre. [Nov 2002, p.228]

Crude content aside, it's a solid and enjoyable BMX riding game. [Feb 2003, p.155]

A more realistic approach to organized community-court basketball than "NBA Street." [Jan 2003, p.172]

The first racing game to feature four different NASCAR leagues - dirt, cup truck and modified. [Dec 2002, p.216]

A minigame-packed adventure. [Feb 2003, p.157]

Among the improvements, you'll find more dazzling graphics, smoother animation, more moves and more match types. [Mar 2003, p.136]

Fun but repetitive. [Mar 2003, p.137]

The overall play control is simple and fun, but getting hits to connect is a little rough. [Mar 2003, p.137]

The action is fast and the fun factor is high. [Mar 2003, p.137]

Nonstop thrills and intuitive play control. [Feb 2003, p.156]

Since the pack presents the games in their original versions, the production values improve as you go from the first game to the third. [Jan 2003, p.176]

A simplfied but fun basketball game. [Jan 2003, p.175]

Up to four players can join in a free-for-all battle. [Feb 2003, p.159]

Big-time fighting fans will enjoy the complex moves and new fatalities. [Mar 2003, p.138]

Offering more variety and complexity than the average action game, The Mummy is thrilling fun. [Mar 2003, p.138]

Otherworldly technology and techno-eerie sounds are among the touches that elevate this FPS above many others. [Jan 2003, p.173]

Customizable features allow players to adjust nearly every aspect of the game. [Jan 2003, p.174]

A perfect GBA adaptation of the GCN original.[Jan 2003, p.174]

The game's play control and animation are a little rough, but overall, it provides lots of action and thrills. [Jan 2003, p.174]

The most authentic GBA soccer experience yet. [Feb 2003, p.161]

The dynamic cinema cam uses fast cuts for a movielike feel. [Jan 2003, p.173]

Excels more at giving players the thrill of throwing foes through plate-glass windows than experiencing the creepy gleam of the film or its provocative plot. [Feb 2003, p.153]

Although the game's pace may be slow at times, its elements add up to a satisfying experience. [Dec 2002, p.218]

Smooth movement, great music and a captivating story line will keep Bond fans coming back for more. [Jan 2003, p.170]

The action is shown from an overhead view, with small characters in detailed environments. [Jan 2003, p.172]

The camera stays above the characters, resulting in Gauntlet-style game play. [Feb 2003, p.157]

A brilliant return to the classic Metroid style of action gaming. [Dec 2002, p.212]

After each match, you can undergo training and build your fighter's strength, stamina and endurance. [Feb 2003, p.162]

Hard-core RPG fans will enjoy the game's complexity. [Mar 2003, p.138]

The heroes are big and bold, with solid control and smooth animation. [Feb 2003, p.158]

It's incredible how it has stayed so true to its predecessors, yet has made the transition to a new-generation platform so fluidly. [Dec 2002, p.210]

Smooth control and tons of extras... A must-have for fans of brutal battlers. [Feb 2003, p.157]

The game even has a meat locker training scene and play control that rivals that of the Knockout Kings series. [Nov 2002, p.222]

The Disney gang's soccer slam is a real kick. [Jan 2003, p.173]

Challenge Mode presents five objectives in each of six locations. [Jan 2003 p.173]

Does bring something new to the genre - boss battles that test your trick skills like no other skateboarding game. [Jan 2003, p.172]

A dizzying camera scheme and a frustrating combat system put a damper on an otherwise enjoyable experience. [Nov 2002, p.224]

Play control is smooth and intuitive, but the variety of tricks is very limited. [Jan 2003, p.175]

New spells, a compelling story and tons of action-oriented puzzles. [Dec 2002, p.220]

Drawing strongly from the look and feel of the movie, Chamber of Secrets is a richly designed, wonderfully immersive experience. [Dec 2002, p.211]

Realistic ball control and player movement play center stage. [Dec 2002, p.214]

Every level completion unlocks a movie clip from the cartoon series. [Feb 2003, p.160]

The story loses something in its translation from Japanese, but the game play is still crazy fun. [Feb 2003, p.155]

Overall control is intuitive, but target selection is awkward. [Feb 2003, p.158]

Play control is smooth and intuitive. [Dec 2002, p.222]

A captivating and horrifying journey. [Dec 2002, p.211]

The last car running wins. [Jan 2003, p.173]

With solid soccer action and tons of features, Disney Sports Soccer is a real winner. [Jan 2003, p.175]

Select from six famous giants from the world of Godzilla and take on a field of other bizarre beasts. [Jan 2003, p.174]

Tight control and realistic physics. [Dec 2002, p.216]

The ultimate compilation of Sonic adventures. [Dec 2002, p.218]

The D-Day mission is one of the most intense and awesome levels I've played in a long time. [Jan 2003, p.171]

The basic game play is similar to that of the games in the "Frogger" series. [Feb 2003, p.157]

The variety is wide and play control is solid.[Jan 2003, p.175]

It's a slick game made with military precision. [Sept 2002, p.166]

20 types of enemies. [Feb 2003, p.161]

Strange, creative and compelling - Cubivore is a game like no other. [Jan 2003, p.173]

Carves a niche in a crowded genre. [Dec 2002, p.220]

If you're cruising for vehicular action, you'll be in hot pursuit of Driver 2 Advance. [Sept 2002, p.166]

The stylized art and creative characters that have made the Nickelodeon series a hit translate perfectly to the GBA. [Feb 2003, p.161]

A big collection of blast-'em-all missions packed witih combat action. [Nov 2002, p.226]

Three versions of the first side-scrolling shooter give Defender for the GBA old-school flair. [Feb 2003, p.160]

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

After you complete several missions, you can switch sides and control an infant dragon, helping it grow, mature and fight the human hordes. [Jan 2003, p.176]

The action is not quite as fast and frenzied, and the courses are not as wide open as they are in the original game. [Jan 2003, p.178]

Players can access Solar Surfer-riding sequences and unlockable clips from the film. [Nov 2002, p.226]

The GBA version doesn't have the minigames of the GCN version, but the core game is loads of fun. [Jan 2003, p.176]

A fist-flying, flame-belching 2-D romp in a twisted fairy-tale world. [Dec 2002, p.218]

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

Orbs and shrines will give you added strength and defensive power. [Feb 2003, p.162]

Control vehicles from the show in 3-D driving levels. [Feb 2003, p.162]