The lack of jumping is the missing piece in an otherwise perfect title. [May 2005, p.89]

So while EA may not have lived up to its marketing directive, it's succeeded in creating quite possibly the best, most fully featured sports sim available on the Wii. [Sept 2008, p.85]

Quotation forthcoming. [Sept 2005]

Kirby's Dream Collection: Special Edition is a fantastic celebration of 20 years of the pink protagonist. [Sept 2012, p.88]

Guest characters such as Ben Franklin, the THPS-style Classic mode and an incredible soundtrack of old and new hits add to the mix. [Dec 2004, p.144]

Etrian Odyssey 2 isn't very ambitious, but it's still plenty of fun. [July 2008, p.88]

Given the youthful glow of PES 2009, the 2010 offering predictably offers little broken ground. [Jan 2010, p.89]

The new objectives and levels should be enough to please BMX stunt nuts. [Aug 2002, p.146]

Also, the fact that enemy AI just happens to execute almost every move with near-perfection by lining up multiple turns in a row makes for some frustrating gameplay. [May 2007, p.87]

The control is very tight, and the moves are plentiful. [May 2003, p.140]

While I didn't enjoy the repetition, I loved every new minute of 999's slick puzzles and riveting story. [Holiday 2010, p.89]

Admittedly, there's not a ton of variety (there are only four basic mission types), but it remains fun throughout thanks to extremely polished controls, visuals, and music, as well as a surprisingly cool (and funny) story. [Nov 2008, p.98]

The action-game geniuses at Treasure have managed to make the game both accessible and challenging and add enough story, Spirit Cards, and characters to justify this sequel. [Nov 2008, p.100]

The action is intense and scores tend to be unrealistically high, but gameplay is solid and fun. [Jan 2004, p.160]

Yes, it is a well-designed, immersive game, but there's no reason the graphics shouldn't be better. [June 2005, p.94]

The brilliance of this game is tempered by its somewhat limited replay value. [Apr 2005, p.99]

The action can get fierce, the motion is fairly smooth and the four-player battle mode is an absolute blast. [Nov 2001, p.148]

One of the best platformers to hit the GBA in a long time, and definitely not one to miss. [Mar 2006, p.88]

The animation is always smooth, fast and never choppy, and the royally difficult game is a crowning achievement for GBA shooters. [Sept 2002, p.165]

Equally stunning is the dual color commentary, which seamlessly strings together on-the-fly play-by-plays without ever skipping a beat or sounding choppy. [Jan 2002, p.127]

The play control, graphics and enemy design are top-notch, but the over-the-top difficulty may hinder your enjoyment unless you're an elite player. [Nov 2003, p.154]

Style points and Gamebreakers add to the intense action. [Mar 2004, p.118]

If WarioWare was Touching 101, Trauma Center is Applied Touching 501. [Dec 2005, p.114]

Features a wealth of characters, interesting course design and surprisingly deep game play. [Sept 2003, p.134]

Once this game goes into my DS, it'll be there until I've experienced every nuance. [Mar 2009, p.86]

Keeps its legal-eagle fantasy flying much of the time - it's a welcome DS addition. [Nov 2005, p.109]

The lighting effects are truly stunning. The sound is also top-notch. [Feb 2006, p.96]

A retro gamer's dream. [Aug 2004, p.122]