Order Up! might not be a five-star restaurant, but it still serves up a hearty meal. [Sept 2008, p.86]

Straightforward enough to be accessible for newcomers yet unique enough to keep strategy fans entertained. [July 2009, p.88]

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

The single-player game is good for practice and daily tests, but Wii Sports shines as a multiplayer game. [Jan. 2007, p.96]

Classic game compilations are strangely uncommon on the DS, but the handheld's finally getting some significant retro love with this collection of 15 Konami arcade hits. [Apr 2007, p.84]

As a complete package, it is simply (to use a word that goes way back with Spidey) amazing. [Dec 2005, p.108]

Groundbreaking? No. A must-buy if you don't own Ruby or Sapphire? Absolutely. [June 2005, p.96]

Thankfully, the game can be played cooperatively; while the split screen hampers both your and your friend's field of vision, you'll still have more fun overall if you play with a buddy. [July 2009, p.86]

Up to four players can play cooperative linked adventures. [May 2003, p.68]

The overall riding experience is really flat. [July 2002, p.148]

In its humor, gameplay and general accessibility, Tak: The Great Juju Challenge is a giant leap for character-based platformers. [Nov 2005, p.116]

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]

Find a space-faring friend to exchange laser fire with via local multiplayer. [Apr 2009, p.83]

Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker is not quite a Pokemon pretender. [Dec 2007, p.86]

The system's first Madden title takes a serious approach to pigskin and offers almost all of the same features as the Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3 versions, including the debut of an ambitious Connected Career mode that supports up to 32 players in online leagues. [Dec 2012, p.84]

With all of its fan service, The Umbrella Chronicles will definitely have the biggest impact on Resident Evil devotees, but the quality gunplay should satisfy just about anyone with an itchy trigger finger. [Holiday 2007, p.80]

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

The excellent graphics and music reflect the offbeat Muppet spirit. [June 2002, p.152]

A great update of an established franchise. [Dec 2004, p.146]

Nanostray 2 is an odd mix of old and new; it looks and plays better than any of those old games, and it has the polish of a fresh title, but its brand of twitchy, frenetic action and one-hit deaths is so 1985. [Feb 2008, p.89]

The games in MMXC are the kinds that will make your wrists hurt and your palms sweat, and I mean that as the highest compliment. [Feb 2006, p.97]

The series' transition to the Wii has produced mixed results. [Dec 2007, p.82]

It's ultimately interesting enough to keep you playing until the end. [Jan/Feb 2012, p.88]

And it's an especially welcome addition to a library mostly starved for quality RPGs. [Nov 2012, p.74]

In the end it's not the most coherent dream, but it's a pleasant one nonetheless. [Aug 2012, p.78]

FIFA 10 is definitely snappier than previous installments as a result, but it doesn't go far enough. [Dec 2009, p.84]

The graphics are lush, and the play control is excellent. [July 2004, p.120]

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

The play control is responsive and intuitive, but the difficulty is high from the first battle. [July 2003, p.146]

Now, with the addition of 3D visuals, the games in handheld compilation Bit.Trip Saga are crazier than ever. [Sept 2011, p.82]

A solid, well-made game that will provide hours of relaxing fun. [July 2009, p.89]

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]

Resident Evil: The Darkside Chronicles, on the other hand, is just level after level of old-school point-and-shoot. [Holiday 2009, p.86]

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

Although a fixed overhead view makes control awkward on the green, the rest of the controls are intuitive. [Feb 2004, p.155]

Clever Puzzle challenges incorporate track building with racing while Platform and Race events test your driving abilities in short, fun bursts. [Apr 2009, p.85]

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

The gameplay will delight and challenge anyone who gives it a try. [June 2005, p.98]

This is a game for those of us who always wanted to be Captain Kirk or, better yet, to design the Enterprise. [Apr 2010, p.86]

Superb graphics, smooth animation, exotic levels. [Dec 2001, p.170]

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

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]

Freedom reigns in Etrian Odyssey. [July 2007, p.96]

Certainly isn't lacking in content or fun. [Dec 2011, p.86]

The multiplayer mode is the star of the show. [Aug 2005, p.84]

Zubo is simply too long, too meandering, and doesn't have any spirit - lifeless jokes and boring enemies turn a promising game into an elaborate chore. [Apr 2009, p.87]

The touch screen may be a bust for controlling the action on the pitch, but it's awesome for painting custom team crests. [Dec 2005, p.121]

The traditional controls feel a little more precise than the new touch screen feature, but the touch screen allows for faster response. [Feb 2006, p.99]

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]

Despite its shortcomings, Ridge Racer 3D is one of the Nintendo 3DS system's meatiest launch titles, and by far the series's best showing on a Nintendo platform. [April 2011, p.78]

A graphical powerhouse, Bloody Roar offers action that's a bit too basic to be a knockout. [Apr 2002, p.147]

Fortunately, Nano Assault adjusts the difficulty level depending upon how you play, which can help alleviate the frustration. [Nov 2011, p.79]

Nonetheless, Elebits is a cute, enjoyable diversion. [Jan 2009, p.90]

As anyone who has played a "Mario Golf" title can tell you, developer Camelot knows how to make a great golf game. [Aug 2008, p.88]

Each version features a unique ending and varying objectives for the game's 100 areas. [Apr 2002, p.152]

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

It's a work of mad genius. [Feb 2005, p.112]

Play Guilty Gear XX Accent Core with a GameCube or Classic controller, and you'll be treated to 2-D one-on-one fighting at its finest--beautifully animated, amazingly deep, and with more technique than the average gamer can comprehend. [Dec 2007, p.86]

If making a mess without cleaning it up appeals to you, plug in Elebits. [Feb. 2007, p.94]

The GBA version retains all of the game's charm and style and offers slight improvements to the graphics and screen text. [July 2004, p.120]

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]

A fun puzzler with interesting characters. The graphics are clear and colorful but not updated from the game's original version. [Mar 2003, p.137]

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

The classic turn-based combat formula works great on GBA. [July 2002, p.149]

Each version features a unique ending and varying objectives for the game's 100 areas. [Apr 2002, p.152]

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

Certainly Sakura Wars: So Long, My Love has its issues, but it's a game unlike any I've played before, and I applaud NIS America's willingness to finally bring the long-running franchise to North America. [Apr 2010, p.83]

The single-player game covers more than 30 levels with new nonlinear level progression. [Feb 2003, p.159]

It offers all the depth and authenticity for which the series is known, but makes it more easily digestible. [Sept 2010, p.88]

For all its intricate plot threads, the game is at its best during these little character moments. [Nov 2009, p.78]

Chocobo Tales serves as an endearing diversion for FINAL FANTASY fanatics, and provides an affable introduction to the franchise for newcomers. [June 2007, p.104]

Portability and touch-screen functionality give the DS game the edge. [Apr 2009, p.84]

The 2010 edition of SmackDown for the DS plays more or less like you'd expect it to play on any other system, which is to say that it ain't half bad. [Dec 2009, p.86]

Their actions are smooth and easy to control, making for an enjoyable experience. [Dec 2004, p.150]

It's not the most challenging game, but Chibi-Robo has a lot to offer behind its supercute veneer. [Mar 2006, p.84]

Has a darker story and shows a silghtly more grown-up version of the character, but it still has plenty of light folly and moderately difficult puzzles. [Dec 2004, p.146]

The battles are perhaps a little too easy early on and the AI-controlled enemies are not very savvy, but a slew of fairly challenging minigames(which net you ingredients needed to make more monster parts)will keep your interest piqued while the rest of the game ramps up. [Holiday 2008, p.87]

You may think the Fast and the Furious scene is on its way out, but Need for Speed: Carbon assures you it's still fueling up. [Jan. 2007, p.106]

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]

Not only is Dragon Ball: Advanced Adventure the best Dragon Ball game yet released, it's also an enjoyable, good-looking, technique-filled action game in its own right that's held back only by a misguided shot at diversity an innovation. [May 2006, p.94]

At its core, the game plays, not surprisingly, a lot like older 2-D Mario titles. [Apr 2006, p.83]

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]

A must-play for fans of the ol' webslinger. [Nov 2010, p.90]

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]

Its charming exterior belies a pretty hardcore character-action game. [Oct 2010, p.88]

It's a simple idea, but it proves to be a little bit of a trick to jump in and play. [March 2005, p.107]

The story line and cel-shaded graphics are true to the Robotech animated series. [Dec 2002, p.216]

Don't expect "GoldenEye 007"--the first-person shooter levels are basic and require little stealth. It's the vehicle levels that are a blast. [Apr 2002, p.146]

Pokemon Trozei may seem simple, but it packs a challenge that will keep puzzle-action fans intrigued for a long time to come. [Apr 2006, p.85]

While this is still a solid game, the formula's starting to get stale. [Dec 2007, p.84]

With so many versions of Tetris already on the market, it's hard to say that Tetris Axis is a must-buy. [Oct 2011, p.83]

Feels fresh and unique. [Apr 2009, p.89]

The challenges are dutifully difficult [Apr 2002, p.147]

A real gem for retro gamers. [Feb 2005, p.113]

The tacked-on story is unnecessary, however, and the music isn't as good as that of the original. [Apr 2009, p.85]

Either way, Clash of Ninja 2 is a solid fighter that should appeal to Naruto and fighting-game fans alike. [Dec. 2006, p.105]

All in all, Banana Blitz is an amazingly robust package and a fantastic showcase for the hardware. [Jan. 2007, p.112]