Order Up! might not be a five-star restaurant, but it still serves up a hearty meal. [Sept 2008, p.86]

Straightforward enough to be accessible for newcomers yet unique enough to keep strategy fans entertained. [July 2009, p.88]

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

The single-player game is good for practice and daily tests, but Wii Sports shines as a multiplayer game. [Jan. 2007, p.96]

Classic game compilations are strangely uncommon on the DS, but the handheld's finally getting some significant retro love with this collection of 15 Konami arcade hits. [Apr 2007, p.84]

As a complete package, it is simply (to use a word that goes way back with Spidey) amazing. [Dec 2005, p.108]

Groundbreaking? No. A must-buy if you don't own Ruby or Sapphire? Absolutely. [June 2005, p.96]

Thankfully, the game can be played cooperatively; while the split screen hampers both your and your friend's field of vision, you'll still have more fun overall if you play with a buddy. [July 2009, p.86]

Up to four players can play cooperative linked adventures. [May 2003, p.68]

The overall riding experience is really flat. [July 2002, p.148]

In its humor, gameplay and general accessibility, Tak: The Great Juju Challenge is a giant leap for character-based platformers. [Nov 2005, p.116]

Though it's a tad short and on the easy side, de Blob 2 is a great blend of new components and the bits that made the first title a hit. [March 2011, p.85]

Find a space-faring friend to exchange laser fire with via local multiplayer. [Apr 2009, p.83]

Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker is not quite a Pokemon pretender. [Dec 2007, p.86]

The system's first Madden title takes a serious approach to pigskin and offers almost all of the same features as the Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3 versions, including the debut of an ambitious Connected Career mode that supports up to 32 players in online leagues. [Dec 2012, p.84]

With all of its fan service, The Umbrella Chronicles will definitely have the biggest impact on Resident Evil devotees, but the quality gunplay should satisfy just about anyone with an itchy trigger finger. [Holiday 2007, p.80]

All games look, sound and play like you remember. [May 2002, p.138]

The excellent graphics and music reflect the offbeat Muppet spirit. [June 2002, p.152]

A great update of an established franchise. [Dec 2004, p.146]

Nanostray 2 is an odd mix of old and new; it looks and plays better than any of those old games, and it has the polish of a fresh title, but its brand of twitchy, frenetic action and one-hit deaths is so 1985. [Feb 2008, p.89]

The games in MMXC are the kinds that will make your wrists hurt and your palms sweat, and I mean that as the highest compliment. [Feb 2006, p.97]

The series' transition to the Wii has produced mixed results. [Dec 2007, p.82]

It's ultimately interesting enough to keep you playing until the end. [Jan/Feb 2012, p.88]

And it's an especially welcome addition to a library mostly starved for quality RPGs. [Nov 2012, p.74]

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

FIFA 10 is definitely snappier than previous installments as a result, but it doesn't go far enough. [Dec 2009, p.84]

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

20 types of enemies. [Feb 2003, p.161]