It's not the best racing game on Xbox, but every racing fan should try it just for its unique approach and tense chase action. [Dec 2002, p.92]

This strategizing is made easier by excellent level design tht allows players multiple, open-ended ways to accomplish objectives. [Dec 2002, p.122]

The story and mission objectives are great, but the game isn't polished enough to let the good points shine. [Nov 2002, p.136]

Sadly, with some polish, this could have been a really good game. [Nov 2002, p.145]

Devotees of the old TV series will be thrilled. [Nov 2002, p.116]

It's especially frustrating because the gameplay underneath the flawed framerate is excellent. [Jan 2003, p.64]

LOTR's slow-paced gameplay and mission-based structure seems more suited to an action RPG, but as an action adventure it doesn't quite measure up. [Dec 2002, p.137]

As long as you prefer more action and less strategy with a slightly historical background, we are happy to recommend it. [Nov 2002, p.122]

Harmless fun for every age. [Jan 2003, p.90]

The game itself is only slightly evolved from previous versions. [Nov 2002, p.138]

Ups the ante from its predecessor by a country mile. [Nov 2002, p.120]

It's definitely not for the uninitiated. [Nov 2002, p.125]

Exploration is usually a big part of the enjoyment of games like this, and unfortunately, you never get the sense that you can do this here. [Oct 2002, p.112]

It's a decent surf sim, but by no means definitive. [Nov 2002, p.120]

With incredible track designs, a spot-on control system and a soundtrack by Junkie XL, Quantum Redshift leaves little to be desired. It may not be perfection, but it's pretty darn close. [Dec 2002, p.125]

This will surely upset some hardcore hockey fans, but there's no denying that NHL Hitz 20-03 is a better hockey videogame this year than "NHL 2003." [Dec 2002, p.133]

A few control problems prevent the game from being as fun as we'd like and the fighting engine is repetitive and too simple (even for kids). [Dec 2002, p.102]

It's not very original. However, it still manages to capture that oddly addictive quality that every puzzle game must have, especially as a two-player game. [Dec 2002, p.118]

Those who can stomach its brand of horror will be amply rewarded. [Nov 2002, p.143]

Many courses are so pointlessly complex and poorly laid out it's imossible to tell which way to turn. [Dec 2002, p.92]

A visual feast with each car modeled with incredible care. Everything from the texture work right down to the tiny car logos on the hoods is impeccable. [Oct 2002, p.110]

The camera isn't the smartest tool in the box. [Dec 2002, p.118]

There are plenty of great moments, but the complete package falls a bit short. [Nov 2002, p.112]

The main complaint is that the appeal of the game wears off quickly. [Nov 2002, p.129]

Easily the biggest problem with the game is the lack of interaction with the game's environment. [Oct 2002, p.102]

The look of the game is quite stylized, and it works very well, while learning the controls takes little time. [Oct 2002, p.108]

The best football game on the Xbox (or any other system) this year. [Oct 2002, p.100]

The challenge comes from learning how to avoid the enemies, not figuring out what to do...it provides a quick paced progressive story with a very nice game. [Sept 2002, p.89]