Orbs and shrines will give you added strength and defensive power. [Feb 2003, p.162]

Runs like a well-oiled machine. [Sept 2002, p.168]

The Memory Card has only 59 blocks! What in the world was Acclaim thinking? [May 2002, p.134]

A game with good but not outstanding graphics and great play control. [Apr 2003, p.136]

It's a challenging and entertaining play. [Feb 2004, p.152]

The first-person perspective viewpoint can be disorienting, especially with no map or radar feature. [Nov 2002, p.220]

The action is antic and the game is easy to pick up and play, but it doesn't have the depth of other titles in the genre, such as the "Super Smash Bros." games. [Apr 2004, p.122]

A side-scroller that should be fun and challenging for young players. [Apr 2003, p.137]

The stylized art and creative characters that have made the Nickelodeon series a hit translate perfectly to the GBA. [Feb 2003, p.161]

The board game rules are confusing, but the minigames are consistently fun and the cut scenes are hilarious. [Mar 2004, p.118]

With a lot to tinker with, 4X4 EVO 2 is built to last. [Sept 2002, p.164]

Fans of the old-school title will love the action and maze variety. [Nov 2004, p.133]

The graphics are top-notch and the techno music mix goes well with the game's energy and style. [Mar 2004, p.119]

Mission objectives are not always clear, but the basic game play is straightforward. [Feb 2003, p.156]

After each match, you can undergo training and build your fighter's strength, stamina and endurance. [Feb 2003, p.162]

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

Players can go hand-to-hand or pick up weapons for the ultimate bruising battle. [Nov 2002, p.228]

Eight great racers, tons of ripping bikes and the rocking tunes, complete with vocal tracks, give the game a cool edge. [Sept 2003, p.138]

The courses are too small for the type of frenetic game play it offers. [Feb 2002, p.149]

The game could benefit from a multiplayer mode, but the solo action is pretty smashing. [July 2002, p.151]

The ultimate compilation of Sonic adventures. [Dec 2002, p.218]

The controls are touchy and the environments seem small when Superman is flying, but the overall experience is tons of fun. [May 2003, p.138]

The game partners well with "Pac-Man Vs." for the GCN, giving you single-player practice for the GCN game's frenetic multiplayer sessions. [July 2004, p.121]

Jumping across wide gaps can be difficult because of the angular shapes of the game's platforms. [Feb 2003, p.158]

The graphics and music are cute, and the 18 levels of Puyo popping are frantic and challenging. [Mar 2002, p.137]

Casual fighting game fans may find the aciton to be slow. [Feb 2003, p.161]

A stone-cold stunner. [Jan 2002, p.134]

The dynamic cinema cam uses fast cuts for a movielike feel. [Jan 2003, p.173]