Dragon Quest IX is easily the boldest installment of the series's 24-year run. [Aug 2010, p.88]

Sure, it's not innovative, but that doesn't mean that it can't be fun. [March 2011, p.85]

The Pokemon series's latest pair of adventures is as addictive as ever. [March 2011, p.82]

The Pokemon series's latest pair of adventures is as addictive as ever. [March 2011, p.82]

A very intense experience. [May 2002, p.131]

PVZ will grab you in its mesmerizing clutches and leave you slack-jawed and ceaselessly shuffling about for more. [Feb 2011, p.86]

One of the best RPGs of all time gets even better. [Feb 2006, p.101]

Though Smooth Moves may not seem deep, the fact that it offers physical play and draws a crowd should make it a permanent fixture in a lot of Wii consoles. [Feb. 2007, p.92]

The difficulty curve is perfect, and the game is constantly introducing new concepts to keep things fresh. [July 2004, p.119]

If you missed any of these games the first time around, this is the perfect chance to grab the lot of 'em. [July 2010, p.86]

It’s been two years since Call of Duty: Modern Warfare dropped onto the PS3 and Xbox 360, making the Wii entry very late to the game. But Treyarch, the developer of the solid Call of Duty: World at War, has made it worth the wait. [Holiday 2009, p.85]

So many aspects have improved from the previous "Harvest Moon" games, and Magical Melody exhibits such remarkable production quality, that the time it's taken Natsume has obviously been well spent. [May 2006, p.89]

A phenomenal game. Almost nothing was sacrificed in bringing the title to the Nintendo 3DS; from the opening scene to the powerful ending, every character model and every bit of excellent voice acting is intact, and the production values are sky-high. [March 2012, p.80]

One of the few titles that does minigames right. [May 2009, p.86]

It gorgeous and fun, and there's nothing else like it for the system. [May 2010, p.86]

Succeeds because, despite its aesthetic differences from the other games in the series, it captures the great GTA feel. [May 2009, p.90]

It's incredible that a game about farming could be so enthralling. [Jan 2004, p.157]

Creative design, excellent challenges and tricky secrets. [Feb 2002, p.152]

Its simple, old-school game mechanics give the game a nostalgic feel, while the humor adds hilarious twists. [June 2004, p.119]

Sacred Stones brilliantly treads the line between depth and accessibility, and Intelligent Systems has bone to great lengths with the difficulty settings to please gamers of all skill levels. [July 2005, p.100]

It's so comfortable! When I fire up the PS2 version, I find myself wishing there was a way to connect the GCN Controller. [Nov 2001, p.141]

Smooth movement, great music and a captivating story line will keep Bond fans coming back for more. [Jan 2003, p.170]

A perfect GBA adaptation of the GCN original.[Jan 2003, p.174]

You could play this game for years and still see new and different things. [Oct 2002, p.193]

Action fans will love it for its excellent platformer fun. [Aug 2002, p.146]

Fans of "Fire Emblem" and "Final Fantasy Tactics Advance" will jump right into Shining Force. [July 2004, p.120]

A remarkable 3-D achievement and more features than ever. [Mar 2002, p.135]