The story is like a bag of bricks I had to heave along as I slogged my way forward...What a disappointment. [Dec 2002, p.172]

For the online play, it basically comes down to this - College Hoops 2K5 has all the features that "March Madness 2005" has and more. [Jan 2005, p.100]

Falling short to a tighter, more polished "Madden." [Jan 2002, p.132]

The first game in the series that tries to accommodate both sides by combining quick action with the technical elements of wrestling, and it works -- almost. [Jan 2004, p.132]

When I took a break from playing, sat back and really thought about it, I realized that I really couldn’t care less if I never played this game again. And that’s just not right. [Mar 2002, p.104]

When it comes down to it, all four car types feel floaty - you never really feel attached to the ground. [Dec 2002, p.164]

It's just too bad that such an intricate--albeit slightly flawed--game is covered in a beautiful wrapper that you can't explore beyond a 2D plane. [Oct. 2006, p.84]

Matches are still way too slow most of the time. Aiming issues make your wrestlers look clownish when they attempt to start a throw and instead just swing at air. And worst of all, tag-team partners--the bane of any wrestling game--are still dumb as dirt and simply don't do what they're told.

Like Scott Spezio, this game is worth having on your roster until a better one comes around. [May 2006, p.96]

Solid, yet unspectacular. [Apr 2006, p.78]

While I have to give the developers credit for trying out a whole bunch of new ideas, I'd much rather play last year's version. But if you like your golf painfully realistic, maybe you'll prefer it this way. [Nov 2005, p.114]

It may be a bit too challenging for its own good. [Jan 2002, p.128]

But it all starts to falter with the gameplay, which generically mimics the sport and ultimately falls short of feeling like an actual college basketball game.

It's strictly for armchair racers that crave variety over substance. [Mar 2006, p.90]

As a game to pick up here and there just to jam through, Gitaroo couldn't rock any harder. [Feb 2002, p.107]

The controls bug me, too. Where's the innovation? [Jan 2003, p.136]

It's just too bad that there isn't much to it beyond the standard gameplay. [Oct 2004, p.92]

Still, for the most part, the better games in this collection outweigh the terrible ones and some still hold up quite well. [Jan. 2007, p.78]

A fantastic presentation and good extras anchor a highly enjoyable game - only its baserunning and fielding are a step behind its competitors. [Apr 2005, p.110]

When the strategic squad combat works, it's neat... The strategic squad combat rarely works. [May 2005, p.106]

The hardcore arcade-style gameplay may be a huge turn-off for some, but if you've always like the Outrun games--even back in the day--then, surely, you won't be disappointed with the face-lift. [Jun 2006, p.103]

A really solid racer that feels a tad dated and features way too much load time. [Aug 2006, p.82]

The basic gameplay and multiplayer are exactly the same as they were before. [Dec. 2006, p.136]

Seeing [the Force] used within the cockpit of a spaceship just doesn't give the desired effect. [May 2002, p.103]

Veterans will have to take a little time to adjust, while newcomers will be able to jump right in without even noticing such problems.

It’s actually better than its pretty PS2 twin. [Feb 2002, p.116]

With this game a 100-mph fastball feels like its coming in at 380...The ball comes in too fast. [May 2002, p.99]

It'll take some getting used to, but but for the first time, a game has made pitching as much fun as hitting. [Apr 2003, p.96]