Multiplayer is a highlight, and it works incredibly well. [Nov 2002, p.132]

By far the deepest of the Big Three, but the choice to ditch online play really hurts. [Oct 2002, p.100]

We're getting a little tired of playing essentially the same game that was in arcades years ago. [Oct 2002, p.99]

It feels just like last year's version with online play added. [Oct 2002, p.100]

What it lacks in style or personality, Gun Metal more than makes up in gameplay and action.[Sept 2002, p.90]

The worst sin, however, is the appallingly long load times, not only before each event, but even when restarting the same event or just exiting to back to the selection screen. [August 2002, p.78]

The biggest problem is that (with very, very rare exceptions) you can only save at the end of a level...Imagine "Halo" without a recharging shield or checkpoints, and you'll start to get the idea. [Sept 2002, p.94]

Visually, Aggressive Inline is up there with the best of them. The levels are loaded with small details, all of which can be interacted with in some way. [Oct 2002, p.104]

Aside from the strangely bland textures, the most glaring problems are some awkward technical hiccups like objects popping in, slowdown in busy areas, and polygon clipping... unacceptable on the Xbox. [Sept 2002, p.91]

The Dynasty mode in NCAA 2003 is better than any franchise mode in any of the pro games on the market. [Sept 2002, p.99]

Mediocre. [Nov 2002, p.125]

Exceptionally poor: we imagine Bruce is rolling in his grave right now. [Oct 2002, p.109]

Although it can get repetitive, the overall feeling of zooming around on perfectly realized waves, complete with foam and spume, is mindlessly addictive. [Sept 2002, p.96]

A merely adequate, uninspired, but occasionally funny soccer game. [Oct 2002, p.108]

Tetris will always be fun. The question is whether you're willing to shell out $30 for the privilege. [Oct 2002, p.109]

Although the game's graphics absolutely scream "PS2 port," the programmers are to be commended for an almost supernaturally smooth frame rate throughout, with nary a stutter. [August 2002, p.82]

Imagine if "Hot Shots Golf" had been developed by Larry Flynt Publications, and you might have an idea of the humor and content included in this otherwise sharp-yet-strangely-normal golf game. [August 2002, p.81]

The Xbox equivalent of "War & Peace." [August 2002, p.77]

One of the most fun, frenetic, addictive multiplayer action shoot-'em-ups on Xbox, and, most likely, any system. [July 2002, p.73]

The controls scream "simulation," but the action skews heeavily toward the side of the arcade camp. [July 2002, p.83]

The game is absolutely brilliant. [July 2002, p.74]

The ride is short and bittersweet. [June 2002, p.77]

A colorful and stylish game that is blisteringly quick – if a bit technically dated. [June 2002, p.76]

This game does at times feel a tad slower than Konami's "MLS," but the pace simply suits some gamers better than others. [July 2002, p.78]

This is a game for those who want what Crash has always had to offer – good graphics, jump-and-spin gameplay, and tons of collectible items. Nothing more, nothing less. [Apr 2002, p.74]

The game is missing a dose of innovation that could've helped it become stunning. [July 2002, p.77]

Ultimately, it never feels like you have much real effect on what's going on out on the court. [June 2002, p.80]

If you've played this game before, there really is absolutely no reason to play it again. [July 2002, p.80]