The play control is stiff and nonresponsive, making it difficult to succeed in challenging situations. [Nov 2003, p.152]

The graphics are sparse, and long attack animations make control slow to respond, but RPG elements mix well with the action to make a satisfying adventure. [Nov 2003, p.156]

The most impressive thing is the quality of the sound. The voice-overs are clear and rich, and the music leaps out of the speaker. [Oct 2003, p.139]

The games are simple and suitable for very young players. [Dec 2003, p.148]

The control is great, the missions are creative and the dialogue is hilarious. [Oct 2003, p.138]

The minigames are fun, but someof them are quite confusing and more challening than most party game minigames. [Apr 2003, p.134]

A solid play for Jimmy Neutron fans or anyone looking for lighthearted fun. [Dec 2003, p.144]

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

The game has a kitschy classic-television atmosphere that will nevertheless appeal to fans of the show. [June 2004, p.121]

The control is tight. [Dec 2003, p.144]

The game opens with short segments from the new film. [Dec 2002, p.224]

Although the straight-on overhead view makes it difficult to judge the height of platforms, the overall game play is fast-paced and enjoyable. [Dec 2003, p.148]

Scooby-Doo enthusiasts will enjoy the game's humor and colorful art style. [Nov 2003, p.154]

While the variety of playable characters is a welcome addition to the genre, there is little else to recommend this action game. [Dec 2003, p.148]

Although the stilted play control makes it frustratingly difficult to move at times, the overall playing experience is very engaging. [Oct 2003, p.137]

There are easily 150 hours of game play here, and instead of the game becoming old and monotonous, it actually becomes more addictive as you play. I've never played a more in-depth GBA title. [Oct 2003, p.139]

The game play and control are much-improved over last year's "WrestleMania X8," making the game easy to pick up and play, yet complex enough to keep you entertained for long stretches. [Nov 2003, p.148]

Turn-based Megazord battles add variety between the side-scrolling missions. [Nov 2003, p.154]

The graphics and animation are top-notch. [Sept 2003, p.138]

An extreme sports free-for-all that features movie-themed playable characters in nine environments. [Nov 2003, p.151]

Control is sometimes cumbersome, depending on the bot design. [Nov 2003, p.152]

Eight great racers, tons of ripping bikes and the rocking tunes, complete with vocal tracks, give the game a cool edge. [Sept 2003, p.138]

The animation is a little choppy and the graphics are often pixelated, but the action is nonstop and the play control is tight and responsive. [Sept 2003, p.139]

I say this without hyperbole: Soul Calibur II is the best fighting game ever created. The game's beautiful graphics and fantastic control are exceeded only by its incredible character balance. [Oct 2003, p.136]

More than just a GBA makeover, the new Pokemon Pinball is an evolution in game play, offering livelier Pokemon to catch and Pokemon ecosystems clevery built into table designs. Pokemaniacs will be mesmerized. [Nov 2003, p.150]

No other racing game even compares to F-Zero GX - it's a next-next-gen cyberrace before its time. [Oct 2003, p.137]

The puzzles are basic lock-and-key challenges, but the action is lots of fun and the dialogue is spot-on Buffy. [Nov 2003, p.149]

Mixes wacky action and T-rated crude humor with trading economics for an uneven playing experience. [Nov 2003, p.151]