If you missed out on "Trauma Center" before, this is the version to buy. If you're a series veteran, then--as good as New Blood is--it's really just more of the same, so it's your call. [Holiday 2007, p.86]

Mario and Sonic's second portable outing together is a good time. [Nov 2009, p.88]

The game has a robust solo mode that smartly challenges the player to rethink his approach as he battles against a diverse collection of card-slingin' strategists. [Oct 2005, p.99]

Taking your party on the road just got easy thanks to the first multiplayer portable "Mario Party" game. [Holiday 2007, p.79]

A great game that's well worth your time. [Oct 2009, p.89]

We've seen more polished platformers in recent months, but Pitfall has rare qualities of goofy charm and ever-surprising level design. [Apr 2004, p.121]

Hardcore action gamers shouldn't let this one sit on the shelves. [Mar 2008, p.85]

My favorite of the [LEGO Star Wars] bunch. [Apr 2011, p.81]

The production values aren't going to win any awards, and some of the mechanics work better than others(the hose is pretty lame), but Bloom Blox is an innovative and amusing piece of entertainment worthy of the Spielberg name. [June 2008, p.87]

The game's goofy sense of humor adds to the fun. [Apr 2011, p.81]

Nonstop thrills and intuitive play control. [Feb 2003, p.156]

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]

It's a shame that the developers squandered the chance to really build upon Phantasy Star Online, but there's no denying that when you have a few friends at your side, Phantasy Star 0 is just as much fun as its grandpa used to be. [Dec 2009, p.82]

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]

That's why Guitar Hero: On Tour is so exciting--it's Guitar Hero on the go, played a bit differently, with more emphasis on picking than fretwork (though there's still plenty of that). [Sept 2008, p.87]

Great gameplay and a goofy sense of humor make this a terrific tribute to the 8-bit experience. [Jan 2009, p.91]

The GBA version doesn't have the minigames of the GCN version, but the core game is loads of fun. [Jan 2003, p.176]

A great game that provides further proof of just how thrilling-and fun-saving lives can be. [June 2010, p.86]

Pure action and tons of fun. [Dec 2002, p.212]

Few party games are as good as Rock Band, and although it has flaws, this version ultimately succeeds in bringing that festive experience to Wii. [Aug 2008, p.90]

The developers did an admirable job of re-creating the overall feel of the previous titles while making a game that's great in its own right. [June 2010, p.84]

What it is, though, is about as good a Dragon Ball Z game as anyone's going to make. [Dec 2009, p.87]

A great introduction to RPGs for newcomers. [Oct 2009, p.89]

The new Get a Life mode adds structure to the experience, and the two-player modes are an absolute blast. [Apr 2003, p.133]

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

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

If you're looking for an engaging, unique, well-polished take on the world's most famous hedgehog, Sonic and the Black Knight delivers. [Mar 2009, p.88]

With great sim style and arcade jams, NBA Courtside 2002 nets the best of both worlds. [Feb 2002, p.148]