The fastest, smoothest, best sounding, best playing version of an already great game. [Dec 2002, p.88]

Phantom Crash isn't a game you can simply pick up and play, but for mech fans and those gamers always up for a singular adventure and a time consuming (but fun) weirdness - this is definitely your ticket. [Nov 2002, p.144]

While Substance is absolutely a gorgeous-looking game and has tons of gameplay options, its graphics engine sometimes performs a bit below par. [Feb 2003, p.60]

Parents won't like this one, but the rugrats will enjoy it. [Jan 2003, p.92]

The graphics are pretty drab and there are some pretty nasty glitches that take it down. [Dec 2002, p.108]

Frame rate gets choppy and detracts from the experience. [Jan 2003, p.66]

This has never been a game for just anyone. It takes a specific type of gamer to be able to wade through the seemingly mundane tasks and details. [Dec 2002, p.112]

The best part of this game is the absolute depth and replay value that'll keep you coming back for more. [Dec 2002, p.128]

We don't really need video versions that make the game ridiculously more difficult. [Jan 2003, p.80]

Tries too hard to imitate the big boys and is a few Shaq-sized steps behind in nearly every respect. [Jan 2003, p.74]

A solid if shallow BMX racer that actually uses a story as an impetus for pulling off tricks. [Jan 2003, p.70]

A hard game to review simply because it's so very, very good in almost all the right places except for its length. [Dec 2002, p.105]

Undeniably fun, with solid controls, tons of charisma, and respectable tech specs. [Dec 2002, p.154]

Better graphics, better environments, more options, and most importantly of all, a massively overhauled gameplay structure, exactly what the old dear needed. [Dec 2002, p.138]

A bizarrely conceived, thinly veiled pseudo point-and-click adventure with some very simplistic fighting sequences. [Jan 2003, p.80]

What hurts the game the most is the vehicle control setup. In a game where you are firing at enemies from all directions you need independent steering and weapons controls. Not so here. [Feb 2003, p.81]

The [Xbox] game is crisper, has more resplendent visuals, a more balanced level of challenge, and swifter load times. [Dec 2002, p.142]

The relatively crackling gameplay and amusing atmosphere make for an enjoyable whole, and above all a decent party game. [Feb 2003, p.78]

May have some flaws, but the controls feel so good it's hard to put the game down. [Jan 2003, p.92]

Despite its cleverly conceived features and options, the actual execution is missing something. [Dec 2002, p.98]

Even on easy, beating the story means a thumb-callusing workout (And progress can't be saved.) [Feb 2003, p.78]

Forget "Fuzion Frenzy," this is the better Xbox game to break out during a party. [Jan 2003, p.90]

This game is challenging. [Nov 2002, p.138]

The most polished, complete, and best-looking basketball game ever made. [Dec 2002, p.108]

This is just the games: no extras, no goodies, and no style. [Jan 2003, p.90]

More savvy veterans should beware of platformer deja vu. [Nov 2002, p.129]

It's everything you'd expect from NHL 2003, except - isn't it time you expected more? [Dec 2002, p.133]

Fun, addicting, original, and has more gameplay options than any other FPS on Xbox, including "Halo." [Dec 2002, p.147]