Yes, it is a well-designed, immersive game, but there's no reason the graphics shouldn't be better. [June 2005, p.94]

Its game play suffers from repetition, but this two-disc technomelange has tons of great stuff for "Matrix" fans. [July 2003, p.142]

The punches have a brutally tactile feel unmatched by any other boxing game. [May 2005, p.89]

All of the features make for top-notch fun for fans of platformers. [May 2002, p.138]

The graphics are clear and colorful, and the play control is tight. [Apr 2003, p.135]

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

May not present significant advances beyond his GBA debut, but it's a solid action title with great game play and lots of secrets. [Mar 2003, p.137]

The wham-bam action is simple but always fun. It's almost like "Mario Tennis" with bikinis. [Aug 2002, p.143]

It's hard to imagine a more enjoyable baseball experience. [May 2003, p.138]

The play control is tight and the fighting moves are numerous. [Apr 2003, p.136]

Energy, action and street-ball style make NBA Street Vol. 2 every bit as exciting as the original game. [Apr 2003, p.134]

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]

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

The story is very engaging. [Jan 2005, p.140]

Packs in lots of game play and replay value, with dozens of challenges set in beautiful locations. [Nov 2002, p.219]

Three multiplayer party tables and a Chao Garden add to the mix. [July 2003, p.82]

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

Delivers the whole professional basketball package. [Dec 2002, p.214]

Although item use is complex and battlefield navigation can be a chore, gameplay is solid and production values are high. [Jan 2004, p.161]

Between fights, you'll purchase moves and info about opponents' weaknesses. [Feb 2004, p.155]

The nighttime setting makes visibility difficult at times, but that's part of the challenge. [Mar 2004, p.119]

New Super Mario Bros. U may not be the most innovative Mario platformer, but it's incredibly polished and a lot of fun. [Dec 2012, p.68]

You could do a lot worse than having Pilotwings Resort be the first game you slide into your brand-new 3DS--just don't expect it to be there a month later. [April 2011, p.82]

Dance Dance Revolution has been luring gamers off their sofas for years, making the franchise a perfect hit for Wii fans. [Nov 2007, p.105]

Bangai-O Spirits is, above all, an excellent community game. [Sept 2008, p.84]

When the puzzles get tough, just remember - don't panic! [Sept 2007, p.89]

And while the new features might make only die-hard fans go ape, DKC3 is still rock solid. [Dec 2005, p.116]

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]