I can't begin to explain how addictive I found this. [Jan 2002, p.140]

One of my favorite games, ever...It's got story, it's got action, it's got amazing graphics and some of the best animation you'll see anywhere. [Dec 2003, p.166]

Either way, Final Fantasy XII is a fitting send-off for the series on the PS2, and it justifiably has a chance to proclaim itself the best Final Fantasy on the Playstation. [Nov. 2006, p.106]

Packs in more quality gameplay than most RPGs could ever hope for, with the finest battle system yet for the series. [Feb 2002, p.104]

In case you haven't got the point by now, Guitar Hero II rocks. It rocks hard. It bests the original in nearly every way, and that's a damn hard thing to do. [Dec. 2006, p.124]

The first PS one installment of Final Fantasy is still one of the best ever. [Mar 2002, p.34]

PaRappa will win over anyone with his hipster looks and smooth style. [Nov 2001, p.50]

It lacks a certain "oomph" I get out of EA football. [Sept 2003, p.98]

When it really comes down to it, what this game's about is no-frills rocking. And no-frills rocking is what it does very well. [Nov 2005, p.98]

Friendly enough for the first-time platform player, deep enough for platform veterans, and funny as hell...It's a brilliant game. [Dec 2004, p.126]

The most noteworthy part of the game is easily the end sequence. Without spoiling it, it's a chase that combines elements of MGS, "Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade", "Return of the Jedi", "The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker", and "Ico" into an utterly engrossing and visceral ride.

Don't be fooled by that cutesy purple dragon - this ain't just a kiddie game. [Nov 2001, p.51]

If you can appreciate artistry in games, if you hanker for an experience that transcends genre, if you want to see what happens when a creative design team is allowed to ignore sales numbers and flavor-of-the-month trends, by all means bring yourself into Shadow's world. [Oct 2005, p.98]

NCAA 2003 comes so close to perfection that you really have to wonder if Tiburon can top itself again next year. [Sept 2002, p.114]

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It's still great, great football, and al the new stuff makes it the best one yet. I'm just not so sure it's worth 50 bucks if you already have last year's edition. [Aug 2004, p.87]

Visually stunning goth-action vampire romp with soul-sucking goodness. [Mar 2002, p.34]

The game's remarkably astounding... but is it better than "FIFA 2005"? For American fans, not quite. [March 2005, p.94]

As some would argue, the best 2.5D platformer ever released. [Nov 2001, p.40]

It's hard to express how stunning this game looks and sounds. [Nov 2001, p.158]

But for the first time I can remember, an extreme-sports game actually has a real story, honest-to-goodness characters, and a reason to play beyond seeing the next level or beating your last high score.

This awesome platformer makes use of the Dual Shock in creative ways. [Mar 02, p.34]

Gamers took to the hero Gabe Logan with such enthusiasm that the mere mention of the franchise name still gets folks excited. [Nov 2001, p.52]

Multiplayer is a hoot, rebounding is spot-on, the Career mode lets you unlock legends, and the new defensive counters add loads of strategy. But most important, the first game's rubber-band logic that kept every game close has been abandoned. [May 2003, p.94]

The biggest improvement - the RPG-style character growth - really and truly changes everything. I kid you not. Replaying a section isnow a reward unto itself, since you gain experience for every enemy you kill... Man, I <I>really</I> love this game. [Dec 2003, p.154]

It's worth pointing out that most of these new options simply add a layer of polish to preexisting aspects of the game. [Sept 2004, p.93]

The obvious choice for baseball enthusiasts for this new season. [May 2004, p.99]

Good lord, is this a beautiful game. [Jan 2002, p.124]