I'd give it a green jacket. [Nov 2007, p.104]

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

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]

A new Yoshi platformer may not bear the same crushing weight of expectations that accompanies a Mario platformer, but it does carry the Super Mario World DNA in its genes--and fans of the franchise are legion. [Jan. 2007, p.100]

"Quotation Forthcoming"

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]

Although the game is unquestionably brutal, the violence is so over-the-top that it's more humorous than gruesome...For any hardcore gamer, this one is not to be missed. [Apr 2009, p.82]

PVZ will grab you in its mesmerizing clutches and leave you slack-jawed and ceaselessly shuffling about for more. [Feb 2011, p.86]

Some casual gamers may balk at Madden NFL 07's overall complexity, but it won't make any enemies of Madden fans, and the minigames will be the life of the football party. [Jan. 2007, p.102]

Fortunately, a great storyline makes it easy to keep going in spite of the uneven difficulty. [Holiday 2007, p.84]

The biggest knock against the game, though, is that it simply isn't as groundbreaking as its predecessor. [Dec 2010, p.88]

The difficulty curve is perfect, and the game is constantly introducing new concepts to keep things fresh. [July 2004, p.119]

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

The one-to-one swing mechanics are phenomenal and offer lots of customization options to cater to players of all skill levels. [Oct 2008, p.88]

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

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]

It's dynamite.

Despite some frustratingly expert-level AI in the compute opponents, Open Warfare 2 is one you don't want squirming away from you. [Nov 2007, p.104]

The innovative connectivity features really take Pokemon to the next level of gaming and promote Pokemon community. [Oct 2004, p.123]

The overall package is one that only fairly young players with generous parents are going to really enjoy. [Nov 2011, p.76]

Phoenix Wright lays down the law for the third time in two years, and the outcome is no different from before: we've got another excellent DS graphic-text adventure on our hands. [Dec 2007, p.85]

The innovative connectivity features really take Pokemon to the next level of gaming and promote Pokemon community. [Oct 2004, p.123]

It's incredible that a game about farming could be so enthralling. [Jan 2004, p.157]

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

A Marvel Comics fan's dream. [Dec 2004, p.144]

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

Complex enough for dedicated gamers who want an absorbing adventure. [Apr 2002, p.152]

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