The feeling of brute force in even the smallest of cars is wonderful... Gearheads will love it. [Jan 2003, p.132]

Manages to satisfy any modern gamer out for some good 'ol alien blasting in futuristic spaceships. [Nov 2002, p.184]

Just like the best Contra games before it, Shattered Soldier puts your gaming skills completely to the test, but can still be mastered. [Jan 2003, p.126]

The last level at Helm's Deep is possibly one of the most incredible-looking levels I've ever seen in a game...It's simply breathtaking. [Dec 2002, p.163]

An entirely average game. [Dec 2002, p.158]

What's more surprising, given the kiddie theme, is the amount of strategy. [Oct 2002, p.142]

The only people who are going to enjoy this game are the die-hard fans of its source material. [Jan 2003, p.136]

Just isn't interesting enough to overcome its retro-tinged, formulaic gameplay. [Nov 2002, p.196]

You're basically getting two games in one here, and both are a lot of fun, not to mention loaded with replay value. [Nov 2002, p.190]

BloodRayne might surprise you as one of the best bloodsucking adventures outside of Nosgoth.

If you were a fan of the original, you'll more likely than not find that this sequel serves you adequately... [just d]on't be surprised if something doesn't feel quite right. [Dec 2002, p.168]

While the game may not fully reach its heroic potential, it does competently adapt the greatest sword-and-sorcery epic of all time. [Dec 2002, p.162]

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]

A limited trick set, tiny levels, unresponsive controls and exceedingly bland level design all hit Evolution where it hurts. [Dec 2002, p.160]

There's not a hint of originality here. [Nov 2002, p.192]

The game's real improvement, which gives it a jump on the competition, is the fast break. [Dec 2002, p.171]

When it comes to games for sports lovers, this one leads the list. It's my early favorite [yes, over "Madden" and "NCAA 2003"] for sports game of the year. [Dec 2002, p.170]

I haven't been sleeping much, because I can't put this game down...Easily one of the best first-person shooters out there - on any system. [Dec 2002, p.176]

It's extremely awkward. [Oct 2002, p.148]

Has everything I've ever wanted from a sports car racing game: Cool rides, some of the best engine noises ever committed to a gaming sountrack and most importantly, a sense of incredible speed and power. [Nov 2002, p.186]

It has you working through a story that's both compelling and, unlinke so many games these days, not utterly ridiculous. [Dec 2002, p.160]

The most obvious letdown: the drab, blocky graphics. It's so dull that it even out-uglies some of the first-generation PS2 crap. [Dec 2002, p.162]

The puck has strikingly solid physics...The trouble is, defense is a joke. [Dec 2002, p.164]

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

It's not worth a second look by any but the most battle-hungry war fan. [Dec 2002, p.158]

If you like idea of racing but don't want to make the commitment to something like GT3, B2 will satiate your need for speed.

Thunder 2003 takes last year's game and blows the doors off it. [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]