Where "Gallop Racer" rules is in its tutorial, which eases you onto the ol' dirt runway. But where it fails is its lack of an immersive Career mode, which is exactly what makes Jockey such a surprisingly worthwhile experience. [June 2003, p.105]

I'll take a well-meaning comedy with a few mishaps over standard RPG melodrama. [Oct 2005, p.103]

Even the most basic encounter requires loads of strategy. [Nov 2002, p.184]

There's very little in the way of innovation with this game. But what did you expect? [Dec 2002, p.180]

By no means perfect, but it does do a fine job of realizing Bilbo Baggins' Middle-earth adventure. [Jan 2004, p.120]

Thankfully, solid graphics and audio, two-player Co-op and Versus modes, and lots of stuff to unlock keep this blast-a-thon steady. [Feb 2003, p.98]

The game can be beaten in a handful of sessions, and although it offers some replay value with its unique points system..., I doubt most of you will be motivated to bother. I know I wasn't. [Apr 2003, p.92]

Yes, Wasteland has a large, free-roaming world, but it does little to change the game itself.

As a port of a game from another system, it's disappointing. [June 2001, p.97]

A great choice for hardcore types who found the recent slate of platformers too easy - this is one of the toughest titles in its genre. [Jan 2003, p.124]

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

TGE effectively mixes a variety of gameplay, from manning a turret in a dogfight over Europe to sneaking through POW camps Solid Snake-style to Steve McQueen's daring cross-country bike escape. [Sept 2003, p.93]

There's surprising depth and lots to do for a younger crowd. It's perfect for an under-13 gamer. [Feb 2003, p.101]

The best Armored Core yet. [Oct 2002, p.142]

If you have even the slightest love for a warped look at the fairy tales we all grew up with (all based around the new film, of course), you won't want to miss Shrek 2.

GR06 may be tough, but its thoroughness should be appreciated. [July 2006, p.78]

It's a good game, but its depth just won't appeal to everyone. [May 2005, p.108]

A good dose of classic fun that translates well to portabilitiy. [Oct 2005, p.108]

If there were an award for Most Improved Sequel, Lethal Skies II would be a serious contender. Not for its gameplay, sadly, but most definitely for its presentation. [Nov 2003, p.132]

It's Karaoke Revolution--you know if you like this by now, but don't get it if you're looking for much more than just a new set of songs. [Jan. 2007, p.83]

I like my sequels with a little more pizzazz. [Sept 2002, p.115]

This is so pick-up-and-play that it's perfect for first-time gamers. [May 2002, p.102]

As you might expect, it's great for parties, but the solo modes leave a bit to be desired. [Dec 2005, p.126]

If Crimson Tears did a better job of eliminating or even just disguising its leveling grind, it could have started a BrawlPG trend. For now, it's merely good but repetitive - it could have leveled up more before its release. [Aug 2004, p.98]

A general sense of "same-old, same-old" throughout. [Jan 2002, p.146]

A pretty good collection with a nice mixture of old to help complement the new. [Dec 2005, p.132]

No matter how much you might be enjoying yourself, you realize that Worms 3D lacks the polish it needs to truly evolve the series. For one thing, the camera just plain sucks. [Apr 2004, p.102]

Remixing is fine for what it's worth, and you can get pretty intricate with the tools provided for you, but if you try to create your own compositions from scratch, you'll bump up against a pretty low ceiling. [July 2004, p.99]