Crown FFCC the console king of multiplayer RPGs - all others are pretenders to the throne. Single-player moode is a rich experience, but it's dungeon-hacking party play that rules. [Mar 2004, p.116]

It improves on the original in every respect: better AI, better graphics, better sound, better easter eggs, better cut scenes. [May 2004, p.118]

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]

The most stunning part of the game is the way that it seamlessly mixes footage from the films with scenes and dialogue developed for the game. [Feb2003, p.152]

One of the most creative games to come along in quite a while, and with a bang-up story to boot. [Nov 2004, p.129]

The best shooter since "GoldenEye." [Oct 2002, p.193]

It's dynamite.

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]

The Story mode, variety of Battle mode options and amazing level of detail give the game an immeasurable amount of fun and replay value. [May 2004, p.119]

The most enjoyable baseball game I've ever played, and that includes "High Heat." [May 2004, p.120]

The brilliance of this game is tempered by its somewhat limited replay value. [Apr 2005, p.99]

So joyfully silly I can't help but burst into laughter every time I play. The minigames are all a riot and they just keep on coming![June 2003, p.135]

Load time can be as slow as Homer's wit, but that's small beans when Road Rage is one of the wildest – and funniest – rides around. [Jan 2002, p.126]

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

The game is complete with commentary from another classic character - Mario! [Feb 2004, p.148]

Hardcore RPG fans, wait for "Baten Kaitos;" everyone else, plan on following the most hee-haw-larious yarn spun in years. [Dec 2004, p.140]

It's so intuitive, it's like your brain is moving the big ape directly. [May 2005, p.88]

Making a strong case for my game of the year, BK's biggest strength is an amazing battle engine. [Jan 2004, p.135]

The masterfully crafted and converted game will keep you haning on every point, click and step of the way. [Mar 2002, p.134]

There aren't as many unit types as I would have liked, but the improved mission diversity more than makes up for it. [July 2003, p.144]

It's the best-selling game of all-time for a reason, and it stands the test of time remarkably well. [Dec 2003, p.142]

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

I love how everything in this game is incorporated into the battle, including speaking withi NPC's and buying and equipping items. [Dec 2003, p.142]

As promised, the battle system has been much improved, and the game looks absolutely stunning. [Feb 2005, p.111]

Hard-core NFL fans will love it, but the intricacies may be lost on casual players. [Oct 2003, p.140]

A deeper and more detailed game than its predecessor. [Nov 2002, p.222]

What pushes VJ2 over the top, and again into perfect-score territory, isn't its tag-team dynamic but rather its even edgier sense of humor. [Jan 2004, p.135]

With more features, modes and multiplayer options than ever before, fans should be revved up to get behind the wheel. [May 2008, p.86]