The campaign mode could be just a little more robust. [Dec 2005, p.109]

DICE is so utterly amateurish it's almost depressing. Stay very, very far away. [Nov 2005, p.96]

If tweaking out on robo-parts is your thing, proceed. If serious robo-combat is your thing, abort. [Nov 2005, p.90]

Ultimately feels like an action-platformer for masochistic, smart-aleck kids. [Oct 2005, p.102]

While much more user-friendly than previous iterations, RPG Maker 3 is still a hell of a lot of work. [Nov 2005, p.101]

A brilliant drama that's only slightly damaged by irritating controls and a messy ending. [Nov 2005, p.108]

Even worse, it doesn't do the stuff you've seen before with much panache. It's not comic - it's tragic. [Nov 2005, p.90]

This Katamari is delightulish. [Nov 2005, p.94]

Genji's big downfall is its length. [Nov 2005, p.117]

The core gameplay is definitely up to Madden standards, and for many gamers, that's all that's needed. [Nov 2005, p.122]

A buggy mess that should be avoided in favor of "NHL 2K6" or "NHL 06." [Dec 2005, p.115]

With balanced gameplay, lots of depth, 20-plus-hour play time, and online play, this is what sequels should be: better than the original. [Dec 2005, p.122]

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]

While that addictive quality that the best games of this genre have is missing, Frantix isn't a bad way to waste time. [Oct 2005, p.108]

For a kids' game, Tak is well above average - but that's not saying much. [Jan 2006, p.100]

The game's simplistic look and occasionally spotty camera might be a turnoff for some, but the pure fun the game provides easily overrides these shortcomings. [Nov 2005, p.91]

Another cynical exploitation of a fad, but hey, at least it's portable. [Dec 2005, p.139]

Its cold, sterile presentation and crazy list of components for the armored core itself make it, in reality, a game for veteran AC gearheads. [Nov 2005, p.101]

A quirky, lighthearted third-person action-adventure that's a fun and engaging diversion - ideal for the PSP. [Oct 2005, p.109]

By making a few seemingly subtle but ultimately profound gameplay changes, Criterion has improved a game we didn't think needed improving. [Nov 2005, p.104]

The lack of a quick-continue option is annoying, as is the aiming system, which uses a confusing combination of the R1 trigger and the right analog stick. [Nov 2005, p.108]

Better than "Beat Down." [Oct 2005, p.107]

A fantastic package, and to my mind it's easily the best racer on the system. [Nov 2005, p.120]

Solid graphics and a great story don't make up for a lack of content. Would be a steal at bargain-bin prices, though. [Jan 2006, p.101]

In terms of addictive qualities, it's certainly no "Lumines." But it is a surprisingly solid game. [Oct 2005, p.108]

2K Sports still offers the best hockey at the best price. All that's needed now is a face-lift. [Dec 2005, p.115]

The traditional core mechanics and all-out wackiness should propel it near the top of the heap. It's a very solid effort, particularly when compared to most anime fighters. [Nov 2005, p.96]

Steel-eyed competence, but not a whole lot of flash. [Nov 2005, p.110]