The stylized graphics have a love-them-or-hate-them quality, but the animation is smooth and the music grooves. [Sept 2003, p.137]

The graphics are colorful and detailed, but the characters are small. [Apr 2003, p.136]

The platforming and fighting controls are a little unwieldy. [March 2005, p.106]

For an espionage title, the movement and sniping control is surprisingly sluggish. [Feb 2003, p.154]

Three types of powerups give Frogger extra speed and strength. [Feb 2003, p.156]

The story sequences are slow-paced and the camera doesn't always show the best view of the battle, but the action between bots can get pretty intense. [Feb 2004, p.150]

The racing action is similar to that of other kart games, but the Digimon influence adds a fun gameplay edge. [Oct 2004, p.124]

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

A real racing rush. [May 2003, p.139]

A strong 2-D one-on-one fighter that even casual fighting fans will get a kick out of. [Aug 2004, p.122]

I found the actual play control sloppy, especially playing headers and shooting off a cross. [May 2002, p.132]

Despite a hokey story and marginally offensive characters, Monster 4X4 is a powerfully satisfying monster truck stunt game with 27 tracks. [Feb 2004, p.150]

The game's play control and animation are a little rough, but overall, it provides lots of action and thrills. [Jan 2003, p.174]

A fun and fast-paced baseball experience. [May 2003, p.139]

Some situations are frustratingly difficult, but the play control is intuitive and reasonably responsive. [Nov 2003, p.154]

Loaded with high-octane action and adrenaline-soaked thrills. [Oct 2002, p.198]

The Bust-a-Move series once again offers hours of fun for action-puzzle fans. [Feb 2003, p.156]

Imagine the most intricate, feature-laden knockoff of the old arcade game "Choplifter", and you'll have an idea of what Glory Days 2 is about. [Aug 2007, p.89]

If you have a PC(or Mac), you're better off tracking down the aforementioned "SimCity 4" for a few bucks. [Nov 2008, p.101]

So EA didn't totally drop the ball; this offering just doesn't live up to the high standards we've come to expect from the Madden name. [April 2011, p.77]

With a mix of 2-D and 3-D, Kim has some of the coolest-looking levels of any DS game yet. [Dec 2005, p.121]

Portability and touch-screen functionality give the DS game the edge. [Apr 2009, p.84]

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

Play control is tight and the graphics are colorful but sparse. [June 2003, p.139]

Humorous flourishes, such as the "Zake Zako Hour" game-over screen, ad anime-style appeal. [Dec 2004, p.154]

The gameplay is solid--it features some nice options and delivers on its promise of simple cerebral diversions--but the presentation is pretty darn dull. [Oct 2011, p.84]

Although the fighting controls are complicated, the rest of the controls are simple and intuitive. [Nov 2003, p.151]

The most disappointing aspect, however, is the lack of Wii-remote usage--instead of carving up the tide with remote gyrations, you can boost occasionally by shaking the controller. [July 2007, p.96]