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

Has all of the supercharged elements that you'd expect in a James Bond game, and they're tightly packed into a nine-mission story. [Jan 2004, p.161]

Impressive graphics, innovative gameplay and a lengthy quest, but what makes it really special is its snese of humor. The game is genuinely funny. It made me laugh out loud. [Jan 2004, p.156]

Hard-core RPG fans will enjoy the game's nonlinear depth and detail. [Nov 2003, p.152]

The art has a cartoonish look, but the action is intense and challenging. [Feb 2004, p.152]

Very young players will enjoy the game's graphics and easy play. [Feb 2004, p.153]

The tracks are big, bold, colorful and widely varied...The graphics are 3-D perfection and the controls and game mechanics rival those of any GCN racing game. [Jan 2004, p.154]

A great introduction to one of the most successful and innovative game franchises of all time. [Jan 2004, p.159]

The nighttime setting makes visibility difficult at times, but that's part of the challenge. [Mar 2004, p.119]

As with the GCN version, tricks are limited to twists and flips. [Feb 2004, p.153]

Although the original version of SimCity 2000 was built for point-and-click control, it translates well to the GBA control configuration. [Feb 2004, p.154]

A graphic makeover, new superfast enemies and twice as many missions as the NES version make Double Dragon Advance for the GBA a must-have for old-school fighter fans. [Jan 2004, p.160]

The characters are big and bold and the pace is quick, but the characters' actions are limited to running, jumping and punching, even though they should be capable of much more. [Jan 2004, p.161]

Reluctant hero Bilbo Baggins is slow to swing his walking stick, making battles more difficult than they should be, but the overall game play and control are very solid. [Dec 2003, p.150]

The game has all of the trappings of a long, enjoyable experience. [Dec 2003, p.148]

The puzzles are also frustratingly nonintuitive. [Feb 2004, p.154]

The play control is tight, and the game play is engaging in an old-school way. [Nov 2003, p.154]

Although it doesn't quite deliver the adrenaline rush and out-of-control speed of the GCN version, SSX 3 for the GBA is a smoooth-grooving snowboarder. [Feb 2004, p.154]

Although Crash Nitro Kart doesn't bring anything new to the kart-racing genre, it's a fast and amusing play that Crash Bandicoot fans will enjoy. [Feb 2004, p.152]

The cars look great and you can unlock even nicer-looking Corvette shots in the game's gallery. [Sept 2003, p.138]

Sunningly powerful. [Feb 2004, p.148]

The karts are fast and the power-ups are creative. [Feb 2004, p.148]

Gameplay is not deep, but it's fast and exciting. [Jan 2004, p.158]

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

The graphics are clear and the control system is intuitive. [Sept 2003, p.140]

Clever puzzles, a compelling story, great camera work and a wide variety of actions. [Feb 2004, p.151]

Doesn't do anything to revolutionize the franchise, but it's still one of the most enjoyable multiplayer experiences around. [Jan 2004, p.155]

It doesn't break new ground, but the game is a zany hoot. [Feb 2004, p.152]