It's hard to imagine where Harmonix can go next with the franchise. [Dec 2010, p.82]

Freeform action and customizability make THPS 4 the Hawk's best skate yet. [Dec 2002, p.216]

A survival horror masterpiece that ranks among the best sensory scares of any medium. [June 2002, p.148]

The extras make Wii Edition tantamount to a super-duper director's cut version of a blockbuster movie; you won't find a better version of RE4 anywhere else. [Aug 2007, p.82]

The story and game play are ever bit as interesting and compelling as they were when the game was originally released in 1998. [Mar 2003, p.134]

It has everything a gamer could want, including challenge, hidden stuff, replay value and a healthy helping of Miyamoto magic. [Oct 2002, p.195]

The game play is as solid as Madden. [Aug 2002, p.145]

Zipping along at 60 frames per second, you almost forget you're looking at a game. [Dec 2001, p.166]

The graphics are unparalleled, the mosnters are original and challeng[ing] and the scope of the game is impressive. [June 2003, p.136]

The beautiful quest is probably the richest, most intricate RPG ever to have hit a handheld. [Nov 2001, p.144]

Mario Kart DS will be in your DS for a long, long time. [Jan 2006, p.104]

Impressive graphics, innovative gameplay and a lengthy quest, but what makes it really special is its snese of humor. The game is genuinely funny. It made me laugh out loud. [Jan 2004, p.156]

Anyone who loves the Mario characters, RPGs, or even action games should absolutely give Bowser's Inside Story a look. [Oct 2009, p.86]

Just know that it's the same Zelda you've always known and loved, and that's a good thing. [Nov 2007, p.98]

A remarkable 3-D achievement and more features than ever. [Mar 2002, p.135]

AWDS has what "Advance Wars 2" lacked: a substantial number of new unit types. [Oct 2005, p.101]

The visuals are astounding, the challenge is incredible, and the action is nonstop. [Nov 2001, p.140]

Great AI. It is the standard by which all basketball games should be judged. [May 2002, p.136]

Okami is a work of genius, but you should play the original game instead of the Wii version if you can. [May 2008, p.88]

Brilliant and genius are words that are often casually tossed around, but they apply perfectly to Pikmin 2. [Oct 2004, p.122]

Really though, Super Mario 3D Land is a triple-A title, and as good a reason as you'll ever have for picking up a Nintendo 3DS if you haven't already. [Nov 2011, p.70]

The stunning visuals and immersive gameplay of the finale to the Prime series proves that the Wii is ready for the mainstream gamer. [Oct 2007, p.86]

The best golf game on the GCN. [Dec 2002, p.214]

A few minor AI quibbles keep it from being a five-star affair, but it's still one of the best and deepest sports titles on the market. [Oct 2004, p.123]

The Metroid series has never looked or played better. If you're worrying that MZM is just a graphical update to Metroid, don't. The game is much larger than the first Metroid, and it contains far more new than old. [Mar 2004, p.117]

It's so comfortable! When I fire up the PS2 version, I find myself wishing there was a way to connect the GCN Controller. [Nov 2001, p.141]

A riot of stressful action and multitasking that's fun every time you play it. [Dec 2001, p.164]

If you're a fan of the Fab Four, The Beatles: Rock Band is unquestionably a must-buy. [Nov 2009, p.81]