For me, the simple combat takes a backseat to turning everything I love into a videogame character. [June 2005, p.95]

Just like a fine chalupa meal at Taco Bell, you're getting exactly what you paid for, no more, no less.

If you have a companion who shares your hankering for country music, indulge. If not, give this a pass. [May 2006, p.82]

I'm no prude, but the thing that spoiled Road Kill for me was the fact that it tries too hard with the adult content. I'm fine with swearing in games, but here, it seems gratuitous. [Nov 2003, p.138]

Inconsistent voice acting and poor plot development. [Dec 2001, p.168]

One of the most comprehensive entries in the music-creation genre. [Jan 2004, p.120]

It's merely competent in my humble opinion. [June 2003, p.104]

Gives you an adequate adrenaline rush and provides a realistic experience (minus the bruises and broken bones, of course), but it lacks the polish of other EA Sports titles.

I don't care what it is, you watch it 30 times in 33 minutes and it starts to get old. [Nov 2004, p.136]

Strictly in terms of gameplay, it's a work of art...Unfortunately, Shinobi stumbles in its level and enemy design. [Dec 2002, p.152]

Surprisingly polished. [Aug 2006, p.76]

In every way that matters, College 2K3 doesn't hold a candle to EA Sports' benchmark NCAA series. [Sept 2002, p.115]

Falls flat on its face on just about every level. [June 2001, p.98]

Take the great career mode, the interesting challenges, and solid online play, and you've got one excellent bike racer on your hands, even despite a few speed bumps here and there. [Sept 2006, p.76]

The word "frustrating" doesn't even begin to describe it. [Apr 2002, p.108]

Ty 2 seems to have it all: a huge open environment, gorgeous graphics, superb production values, myriad fluffy animals with Australian accents, and a ton of different gameplay styles. [Jan 2005, p.107]

The humor and writing is really top-notch SpongeBob SquarePants! It's just like the show that we all love to watch! SpongeBob SquarePants! The gameplay is simple but never gets dull...

It's nice that Pandemic attempted to improve "Full Spectrum Warrior", trying to make it feel more like a game and less like something based on military theory. But the host of said improvements take FSW from and interesting if tame combat simulator to an irritating way to spend an afternoon. [July 2006, p.76]

As long as you and yours can stand some frustration, it's a solid purchase. [Jan 2005, p.106]

The naval engagements look sharp, with some nice water effects and a lot of action, but the combat seems like dumbed-down real-time strategy. [Mar 2003, p.108]

To put it bluntly, this game's graphics are a mess...still a great RPG. [Feb 2002, p.107]

Rogue's greatest asset is its variety, which constantly refreshes the experience before that "new game" smell wears off. [June 2006, p.93]

Beyond the online component, Outbreak essentially plays like any other Resident Evil, only with a lesser story, better (though still imperfect) controls, and improved voice acting.

Fighting battles, debating policy, dueling, and expanding an empire with an endless series of menus does have its charms. [July 2005, p.75]

The biggest deal is the opportunity to actually explore Hogwarts. [Jan 2003, p.124]

The EyeToy camera tracks the position of your head and hands and translates your movements into character action. And it works amazingly well. [Dec 2004, p.118]

This game is hard – we're talking brutal, controller-throwing frustration here. The biggest problem is the control scheme. Frankly, it sucks. [May 2002, p.99]

What's so great about this game is that it delivers a true sensation of underwater combat without getting all hung up on the details that would normally lead to frustration. [Nov 2002, p.190]