Serious soccer fans should like it as much as casual fans looking for a fast-paced game. [Aug 2002, p.143]

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]

If you're looking for something a little less straightforward than "Clubhouse Games" but not quite as quirky as "Brain Age", then this one's for you. [Sep 2007, p.85]

It looks nice, it plays nice, and it has plenty of unlockables, quality cut-scenes, and a decent multiplayer mode. Still, frustrations lie around every corner. [Aug 2006, p.84]

In spite of its flaws, Ontamarama is a solid rhythm game that will appeal to gamers who haven't had much to groove to on DS since last year's "Elite Beat Agents". [Holiday 2007, p.86]

But even with its faults, this is the best DS Madden title. [Oct 2007, p.87]

Pure fun. [Nov 2002, p.70]

Tight tuning and top-notch control put the game in a league with Vicarious Visions's "Shrek 2: Beg for Mercy." [Aug 2005, p.85]

Simply smashing! The style has a Gamma-irradiated glow, the plotline is true to the comic series and the game play isn't overly cerebral. [Aug 2003, p.143]

Its graphics are intricately detailed, and its raging goblin battles are packed with action. [Feb 2004, p.149]

The 3D looks great, and the visual special effects that indicate your character's status (stunned, powered up, etc.) are fully implemented, making it much easier to follow the action. [Dec 2011, p.81]

Movie footage is so embedded that it feels like you're not even playing a gmae half the time. [Jan 2006, p.115]

The speed could be bumped up a little and the enemies could be more intelligent. [May 2002, p.130]

Less-than-consistent frame rate and irritating load times. [Dec 2011, p.86]

It's simple but furious. [Jan 2002, p.134]

The game's side-scrolling action requires plenty of stealthy maneuvering and secret-agent moves. [Dec 2002, p.222]

Others will feel that the game plays like a watered-down "Madden." [Feb 2004, p.150]

The environments are detailed and very active - so much so that they are sometimes a distraction. [Nov 2004, p.130]

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]

There's just not too much to do, and what activities there are become incredibly tedious after a short time. [July 2006, p.94]

2006 FIFA World Cup on the DS is a mixed bag of things that work well and things that don't. [Jun 2006, p.86]

That it does what it does with such colorful flair and tight pacing is the pleasant surprise that makes htis entertaining piece of fluff rise above the licensed-character hop-and-battle scrap heap. [Jan 2006, p.111]

The game offers a lot and it's all well-tuned. Just don't expect the publicized music element to be a big part of your playing experience. [Jan 2008, p.88]

Although WW is not very deep, it is tons of fun. The challenges are tricky at times but rarely frustrating. [July 2003, p.80]

A perfectly competent platformer with some great voice acting, but it doesn't really bring anyting new to the table. [Dec 2003, p.138]

Does an even better job at capturing the cartoon's craziness. [Feb 2004, p.151]

As an older player with fond memories of early 8- and 16-bit RPGs, I found its nostalgia trip to be well worth taking. But if I were playing it without that past experience, I'm not sure how much I would appreciate its intentionally dated game design. [Nov 2010, p.86]

Minor issues aside, Crush 3D should provide plenty of fun to anyone who wants a mental workout. [Jan/Feb 2012, p.86]