While Call of Duty 3 is certainly competent and the standard FPS controls benefit from the move to the Wii, there's nothing else particularly special about the game to really set it apart from last year's edition. [Jan. 2007, p.99]

Still, four-player battles can be a heck of a lot of fun, so it's worth a look if you and some friends are fans of the show. [Dec. 2006, p.110]

It may not be the greatest game ever, but its attention to the intricacies of the sport should satisfy both baseball fans and gamers alike. [July 2006, p.90]

Frustrating controls. [Dec 2010, p.86]

It holds its own in a number of ways; it will serve fans of tactics and card-collecting games well. [Feb 2006, p.100]

There are also framerate and hit-detection issues (both in catching ledges and in targeting enemies) that just shouldn't exist. [Holiday 2007, p.82]

Dodgeball fans won't be disappointed with Brawlers, but if you've been waiting for something new to bring you back on the court, the wait continues. [June 2008, p.89]

A fixed and unforgiving camera also makes the platforming experience frustrating. [Nov 2007, p.105]

Although there is a good number of activities available to you - races, slaloms, search and rescue, etc. - the game as a whole is ultimately on the shallow side. [Mar 2009, p.91]

The blasting can get a bit monotonous, especially when you just want to move forward. [Dec. 2006, p.110]

Still, Racquet Sports is fun, especially when playing with up to three friends. [Apr 2010, p.87]

While Harvey Birdman looks and sounds authentic, and the game's bizarrely offbeat stories (custome made for the game) will keep you entertained, there's not much happening in the gameplay department. [Jan 2008, p.89]

While there's a lot of good stuff going on inside a game, the modes are skimpy, even for a title aimed at the youngest set. [May 2008, p.90]

Zubo is simply too long, too meandering, and doesn't have any spirit - lifeless jokes and boring enemies turn a promising game into an elaborate chore. [Apr 2009, p.87]

Although the core gameplay is built around a solid base of exploration, puzzle-solving, and combat, Meet the Robinsons suffers in some technical areas that become especially noticeable when the action heats up. [May 2007, p.85]

There are still reasons to love the way Madden is offered on ii--it's just a shame that its value proposition relative to last year's edition is not among them. [Oct 2012, p.84]

Ultimately, how big of a pinball fan you are will determine how much enjoyment you get out of this title. [Feb 2010, p.91]

And Monster 4x4 plays nicely as long as you don't expect too much challenge from Ubisoft's arcade-inspired ride. [Jan. 2007, p.102]

There aren't very many moves to go around, so most of the characters feel the same, and the action gets repetitive faster than in the typical wrestling game. [Dec 2007, p.84]

In the vein of games like "Endless Ocean", Minicopter: Adventure Flight is a title that won't appeal to everyone. [May 2008, p.89]

Even with a lot of areas in need of polish, WWE All Stars isn't a bad game. [April 2011, p.87]

It's still fun; just not nearly as compelling as its source of inspiration. [Oct 2005, p.101]

Every bit as silly and fun as the Ultimate Muscle cartoon series. [July 2003, p.145]

Engaging game play but very little action or animation. [Apr 2003, p.138]

Every level completion unlocks a movie clip from the cartoon series. [Feb 2003, p.160]

If you like tough, tricky combos, Mat's your man. [Jan 2002, p.132]

The first racing game to feature four different NASCAR leagues - dirt, cup truck and modified. [Dec 2002, p.216]

A slow, uninteresting first-person shooter with long load times, poor AI and a love of doors that borders on obsessive. This game should actually be called "Door Opening Simulator 4000." [Aug 2004, p.121]