The gameplay changes hardly justify a sequel so soon after the first Star Force, but series fans should have fun regardless. [July 2008, p.87]

The audio effects sound crude and the view of the action tends to be awkward for the downhill and Curling events, but the game gets a gold medal as far as variety and graphics. [Feb 2002, p.154]

Touch Mechanic's controls work well, but you just can't do enough to the cars. [May 2009, p.91]

Since matches can be made only through stacking, game play can be limiting and monotonous. [Feb 2003, p.157]

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

The Shroom City board game is a single-player adventure that will capture the imaginations of young players, but may be a little elementary for others. [May 2005, p.92]

Iron Man 2 still has its tedious moments (and a bland storyline), but it unquestionable tops the weak Wii version. [July 2010, p.88]

A Mario Party-style shindig. [Sept 2002, p.164]

Unless you're a Suda51 completist, though, you'll likely find Flower, Sun, and Rain to be little more than an artfully executed curiosity. [Apr 2009, p.84]

If you like side-scrolling shoot-outs, Alienators is a worthwhile thrill ride. [Dec 2002, p.172]

Control is touchy and moves are limited, but the game has great atmosphere. [May 2004, p.121]

If you're looking for an engaging, unique, well-polished take on the world's most famous hedgehog, Sonic and the Black Knight delivers. [Mar 2009, p.88]

The racing itself is arcadey fun--though it can get annoyingly repetitive, especially when you spend a long time trying to evade the cops. [Holiday 2008, p.87]

Overall control is intuitive, but target selection is awkward. [Feb 2003, p.158]

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

The rules are dense and battles require very little player participation but the process of accumulating chips and designing decks is tons of fun. [Apr 2004, p.122]

In stark contrast to its Wii counterpart, the handheld version of Despicable Me is an enjoyable experience all around. [Sept 2010, p.90]

Like in many fighters, the two-player Versus mode is where Marvel Nemesis fares best, especially when you're battling a second player who appreciates pick-up-and-play simplicity. [Nov 2005, p.103]

If you enjoyed the system's preinstalled AR Games, consider this a title worth investigating. [April, 2012, p.82]

Yes, it sounds like Phoenix Wright in that respect, but Crime Scene has none of the charm, character, or creativity of Capcom's courtroom series. [Apr 2010, p.89]

Repetitive combat. [Nov 2010, p.91]

The riding mechanics aren't terrible, but Full Throttle's open-ended, GTA-wannabe world just doesn't work. [Mar 2006, p.86]

The standard jump-climb-shoot action is far from out-of-this-world. [Mar 2002, p.137]

When the game sticks to this classic(yet variety-filled)formula of quick action and quick reflexes, it's pretty fun. [Sept 2011, p.73]

Where Ghost Recon 2 suffers a misstep is in its failure to offer useful gameplay information, such as mission-objective reminders and maps. [June 2005, p.97]

Whether your knowledge of tennis is limited to Wii Sports or you're a seasoned vet, Top Spin 4's action is satisfying. [April 2011, p.85]

This first-person shooter plays fine a lot of the time, but the frame rate can get extremely choppy and the graphics go from so-so to downright ugly. [Jan 2009, p.90]

If you're the type of player who milks a game for all it's worth, then you'll likely enjoy Explorers of Sky's new content, but more casual players might wonder what all the fuss is about. [Dec 2009, p.84]