This is one of those sequels that fans never thought would happen, so even if it doesn't measure up to its legendary predecessor, we're thankful to have it. [March 2011, p.86]

Even scarier and more action-packed than the first. [June 2010, p.88]

A charming personality and numerous play modes make Squishy Tank a real treat. [Apr 2010, p.88]

Thankfully, Warriors of Rock is compatible with tracks you've downloaded previously. [Dec 2010, p.87]

Though it's a tad short and on the easy side, de Blob 2 is a great blend of new components and the bits that made the first title a hit. [March 2011, p.85]

This may be one of the smoothest racers ever, and definitely a most-wanted on my list. [Jan 2006, p.115]

de Blob 2 is a wonderful game that's actually pretty beefy. [March 2011, p.84]

This game is worthy of a spot alongside Mario's best sports titles. [Feb 2011, p.82]

You've-got-to-see-it-to-believe-it graphics certainly don't hurt. [Oct 2009, p.88]

Summon Night: Swordcraft Story may not be the biggest, most revolutionary, or most challenging RPG ever to hit the GBA, but what it lacks in some areas it makes up for with plenty of fun, variety, and solid gameplay. [Sep 2006, p.82]

It's polished variety paired with a mishmash of moves, which makes Wario Land 4 fun through and through. [Nov 2001, p.144]

If you're looking for something a little less straightforward than "Clubhouse Games" but not quite as quirky as "Brain Age", then this one's for you. [Sep 2007, p.85]

Play control is top-notch and the voice acting, particularly that of Christopher Walken, is excellent. [Jan 2004, p.158]

Plenty of unlockables keep this produce market-fresh for a long time. [July 2009, p.87]

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]

As with Ocarina of Time 3D, the publisher has taken the best game in a long-running franchise and made it better in every way. [Sept 2011, p.68]

An all-out delight. [Nov 2001, p.148]

These are superior versions of already great games, but they don't offer a different enough experience to justify the "2" in their titles. [Oct 2012, p.80]

If you've never played a SimCity game, ask yourself if you like the process of building things or if you like things that are already built. If your answer is the former, SimCity DS is for you. [Aug 2007, p.88]

That said, Sega Superstars Tennis is a love letter to Sega fans; if you consider yourself a fan at all, it's a must buy. [Apr 2008, p.85]

Much has been improved since the eighth iteration, and there's a slew of new content to unlock and explore. Even the skeptics should be charmed once they've played a game or two. [March 2012, p.84]

These are superior versions of already great games, but they don't offer a different enough experience to justify the "2" in their titles. [Oct 2012, p.80]

Wii fans envious of their Xbox Live Arcade-playing cousins finally have something to crow about thanks to Geometry Wars: Galaxies. [Dec 2007, p.82]

At a suggested price of $30, the game offers a heck of a value to boot. [March 2012, p.85]

With so many additions, Clash of Ninja Revolution 2 is the best Naruto fighting game so far, but here's hoping the next iteration includes online multiplayer. [Dec 2008, p.102]

So though it may not be the unqualified success we were hoping for, Shattered memories proves an audacious and ultimately compelling experiment. [Holiday 2009, p.84]

Production values have also improved, with graphics and sounds like those of WWE TV, though dialogue is not voiced. [Nov 2004, p.130]

Devil Survivor 2's sense of humor is worth an awful lot. The same goes for replay value, and this game has plenty. [March 2012, p.87]

Fortunately for gamers new to the RTS genre, Ninjatown keeps track of how many times you've failed, and asks of you want to play on an easier setting after several unsuccessful missions. [Dec 2008, p.100]

That EA is making a concerted effort to create something unique for Wii is admirable, but at the end of the day, I'd rather play Madden NFL 09. [Sept 2009, p.89; score increased from 7.5 on Oct 2010, p.92]

You can't go wrong with FIFA 07--but it may not be worth the upgrade if you have a recent version. [Dec. 2006, p.112]

Overall, I enjoyed my undersea voyage quite a bit; it may have been short, but it was also very sweet. [April 2011, p.88]

Fans of classic, side-scrolling, 2D action will love Metal Slug Anthology. [Jan. 2007, p.108]

One of the best party games around. [Jan 2006, p.105]

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

The character models rank among the best ever seen on the GCN (in any game), and the polygonal crowds look much better than the 2-D cutouts from previous wrestling titles. [Nov 2005, p.106]

The fighting system isn't gargantuan, but the monsters make it fun. [Nov 2002, p.219]

Whether you're looking for the next great RPG or a good reason to dust off your GameCube, Origins is a worthy title that will keep you busy for a long time to come. [Nov. 2006, p.84]

Shake It! isn't a genre-changing masterpiece like "Super Mario Galaxy", but it stands up very well next to mere mortal platformers. [Nov 2008, p.94]

Fans will be spellbound by the game's attention to detail. [Dec 2001, p.170]

The easy-to-learn basics that made the game a hit 30 years ago are still there--just wrapped up in a glitzier and deeper game. [July 2008, p.90]

Lunar Knights, the first title from Kojima Productions for the dual-screened handheld, is a supremely polished action-RPG in which you slay the bloodsuckers and their monstrous minions with two very different protagonists. [Mar. 2007, p.89]

It's not all about cheap thrills and shock value - it's about head games and psychological horror, too. [July 2002, p.147]

The addition of 3D is nice, but those who have already experienced the joys of Rayman 2 can probably move on. The rest of you should take this opportunity to see what you've been missing. [April 2011, p.85]

Most card-battling games have mind-numbingly complex rules or are nauseatingly tedious, but PSO III avoids both traps admirably. [Apr 2004, p.120]

A graphic makeover, new superfast enemies and twice as many missions as the NES version make Double Dragon Advance for the GBA a must-have for old-school fighter fans. [Jan 2004, p.160]

The story is superb, the graphics and music are among the best on the GBA, and the concept is unique and interesting. [Feb 2005, p.112]

Excellent graphics, animation, voice acting and control make the GCN adaptation of Finding Nemo a pleasure to watch and play. [July 2003, p.145]

An encore with a new set of songs and the same infectious rhythm-based gameplay for up to four players. [June 2005, p.97]

Punching up the action with frantic, arcade pacing, the real-time, 3-D game play takes card dueling to the next level. [June 2002, p.146]

As you explore the seven extensive worlds, you'll find hidden Chaos that you can maintain in the Chao Garden. [Aug 2004, p.122]

With superb 3-D effects, V-Rally 3 offers miles of fun. [Oct 2002, p.198]

Contains an impressive collection of popular diversions. [Jan 2004, p.162]

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

The animation is always smooth, fast and never choppy, and the royally difficult game is a crowning achievement for GBA shooters. [Sept 2002, p.165]

All games look, sound and play like you remember. [May 2002, p.138]

It's a feature-packed winner with great graphics. [Mar 2003, p.137]

Just as impressive and fun as the GCN game. [Oct 2002, p.196]

The game's far-overhead view serves the action well, but the cars appear very small, which could be a distraction. [March 2005, p.108]

Provides an involving offline experience for up to four players. [Dec 2002, p.218]

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 sequel shines even brighter. [June 2002, p.150]

A clever use of AI makes it possible for you to influence enemies with sight and sound. [Nov 2004, p.131]

A sharp action title with great control and lots of surprises. [Mar 2004, p.121]

Unsheathe your claws and tear through eight levels of fast-paced action in Wolverine's first GBA adventure. [May 2003, p.140]

A strong mix of character maintenance tasks and story-related missions make the GBA's The Urbz an engaging play. [Jan 2005, p.141]

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

The art has a cartoonish look, but the action is intense and challenging. [Feb 2004, p.152]

The game's scope is massive, and the missions are varied and rewarding. [Dec 2004, p.148]

The new objectives and levels should be enough to please BMX stunt nuts. [Aug 2002, p.146]

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

Perfect for the hard-core strategy pro. [Jan 2002, p.132]

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]

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

Shines as a multiplayer game, but can be pretty tedious if you're going it alone. [Apr 2005, p.98]

The animation is choppy at times, but the play control is tight and responsive. [June 2003, p.139]

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]

Monkeys by the barrel, a five-pack of zoo chums, sprawling levels and lotsa minigames - a trip to the Country still packs in tons of gameplay. [June 2003, p.136]

A high level of difficulty will frustrate novice players. [Dec 2004, p.152]

Although it contains RPG elements, Advance Guardian Heroes is really an action game that requires fast reflexes and arcade-style fighting skills. [Nov 2004, p.131]

The presentation of button commands is fun and easy to follow while being challenging at the same time. [May 2002, p.138]

Clever puzzles, a compelling story, great camera work and a wide variety of actions. [Feb 2004, p.151]

As a pinball-flavored adventure, the game is a little basic for my tastes, but it's still a graphically excellent outing. [Dec 2004, p.142]

While there aren't any huge feature additions, it's still a solid, arcade-style football game. [May 2002, p.136]

Solid and enjoyable. [Nov 2002, p.222]

The map-navigating controls are touchy in the Konquest, but as an additional mode, it's quite impressive. [May 2005, p.91]

If there's a complaint about the game, it's that the random heroic episodes and some of the story-based activities are similar, making web-slinging seem mundane at times. [Sept 2004, p.114]

The action is intense and scores tend to be unrealistically high, but gameplay is solid and fun. [Jan 2004, p.160]

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

Since reactions are often unpredictable, you'll have to play through missions several times to reach your goals. [Feb 2005, p.114]

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

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]

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

Does it work when distilled down to the basics? The answer for NBA Live 2005 is a resounding yes. [Dec 2004, p.146]

The play-by-play is really funny, and I think the rest of the game is a riot. [Sept 2002, p.162]

Story mode's villains are so vile that you really want to run them down in races. [Nov 2004, p.129]

Focuses on exploration and puzzle-solving instead of fighting, and its minimal difficulty makes it appropriate for young Finding Nemo fans. [July 2003, p.146]

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