This is The Big One, and it's even better than we could've hoped. [Jan 1999, p.166]

Strategy gaming at its finest - minus all the senseless violence. [Feb 1999, p.172]

Creepy, mostly excellent gameplay marred by a few glaring technical and design problems. [Feb 1999, p.216]

If you value character development, old-fashioned gameplay, and a good plot, this game delivers on all counts. [Feb 1999, p.178]

A sure bet for the adventure crowd and anyone who appreciates a great story. [Jan 1999, p.186]

If you like you action games fast and furious, Shogo is your one-way ticket to nirvana. [Dec 1998]

Undoubtedly one of the most original and best games of the year. [Oct 1998, p.198]

Less unpleasant than having an alien probe stuck up your butt - but not by much. [Sept 1998, p.129a]

Strong strategy, great graphics, and variety make this one of the year's best. [July 1998, p.114]

Although it has an attractive concept, it doesn't really contain enough variety or challenge to keep gamers coming back for more. [Aug 1998, p.140]

More of the same solid adventure fare found in "Circle of Blood." [Feb 1998, p.142]

If this isn't destined to be a classic, I'll swallow a cutlass. [Feb 1998, p.95]

Even if you loved "Myst," you'll have a frustrating time with this sequel. If you do buy it, get your hands on the strategy guide ASAP. [Jan 1998, p.289]

Myth is a melee of a good time. [Feb 1998, p.180]

All-round, the best 3D action game to date, and LucasArts' best game since the excellent TIE Fighter. [Dec 1997, p.174]

This sequel to an all-time classic is one of the standout RPGs for the 1990s. [Jan 1998, p.221]

A cross-over wargame that has depth, beauty, smarts, and replayability. [Jan 1998, p.218]

It's very much a product of "WarCraft II" cloning, but Age of Empires is a surprisingly sound and enjoyable real-time strategy game. [Dec 1997, p.240]

Ultima fanatics might stick with it, but most players will give up in frustration. [Jan 1998, p.262]

A significant improvement in the genre, but it's not quite all it could have been. [Jan 1998, p.295]

A unique and polished adventure game with a strong, sustained historical flavor. [June 1997, p.108]

An excellent implementation of the BUILD engine that makes for a tuly wicked shoot-'em -up. [July 1997, p.208]

Full of 1970s atmosphere and attitude, I-76 proves that Activision has more tricks up its sleeve than giant robots. It's a blast. [June 1997, p.76]

Obsidian manages to distinguish itself as a truly different adventure, where traditional puzzling melds with abstract thought. [May 1997, p.124]

RPG fans have waited for this one for a long time, and they won't be disappointed. [March 1997, p.102]

A great update of a classic game, even with the micromanaging. [Mar 1997, p.134]

Red Alert will be like by the legions of the faithful, and win new converts as well. [Dec 1996, p.238]

Immense fun for both the empire-builder and the medieval combatant with all the intrigue and bloodletting you could want. [Feb 1997, p.148]

Definitely not for the squeamish. [Dec 1996, p.82]

It's entertaining, challenging, and worth playing, but it's not a graphic adventure that will blow you away. [Jan 1997, p.234]

Even with its few faults, Star Control 3 is a worthy successor and a blast to play. [Dec 1996, p.260]

A great title with tons of customization and months of gaming stuffed into one CD. [Nov 1996, p.238]

A brief but enjoyable action game that delivers plenty of multimedia oohs and aahs with loads of interaction. [Nov 1996, p.78]

This is a good FMV game. Just don't expect to be entertained for very long. [Oct 1996, p.172]

Quake isn't destined to revolutionize action games, but it's a very good first-person shooter from the guys who invented the genre. [October 1996, p.150]

A good idea executed without a trace of wit, energy, or style. About as dull as dishwater. [Sept 1996, p.138]

If you thought the original Descent was a walk in the park, you'll meet your match in Descent II. But stick with it and you'll enjoy the ride. [June 1996, p.82]

An immensely addictive and playable strategy game that's the rightful heir to the Civilization crown. [July 1996, p.82]

Until they make a game out of the movie "Eraserhead," this is as weird as it gets.

It's the ultimate game for unleashing all your pent-up aggression. It is the most astonishing game we've laid our eyes on for ages! In fact, it makes pretty much every PC game we've ever seen - "Doom" included - like slightly dull. Honestly! [July 1996, p.78]

If you like strategy gaming, get Command & Conquer. [Nov 1995, p.108]

It may be a little short, but it's one wild ride while it lasts. [Aug 1995, p.80]

Go ahead and buy Doom II - if you think you can take the heat. [Dec 1994, p.134]

The one major card it brings to the table is its size - I've never experienced levels as expansive as these. Many of them can take a couple of hours to blast through. [Nov 2003, p.130]

AC is a first-class resource pig, despite its 2D origins. With no way to adjust detail, you need a mighty rig to runit when the screen is filled with warring units. [Apr 2003, p.104]

What saves the game is the hilarious commentary, peformed by a loudmouth parrot. [Aug 2003, p.70]

There always came a rather abrupt moment when city management turned from a challenge into a chore, and the sameness of the battles made it hard to sustain the illusion of waging a genuine "campaign." [Oct 2003, p.106]

The game's apples-to-apples translation keeps it only good instead of great. I kept wishing the developers had done more to capitalize on the new platform. [Feb 2004, p.81]

This game got repetitious after about 15 minutes and downright treadmill-like within a half-hour. The emperor's verdict: Thumb down. [May 2004, p.71]

This content-rich general-aviation sim is built for serious flight buffs. [Mar 2004, p.68]

The shallow management quickly devolves into make-work. Toss in frustrating random hurricanes and fires, and you'll recall why you couldn't wait to graduate. [May 2004, p.73]

Just a series of abstract puzzles strung together by a very thing story, and no real interaction with other characters. [Dec 2004, p.89]

Fans of the genre will enjoy the game's depth and strategic planning. If you're interested in Vietnam or modern air combat, check it out. [Dec 2004, p.94]

Real-life roster or no, the AI is ruthless about trades, always demanding a pound of flesh for any desired player, and the off-season progression is especially well-modeled, with realistically unpredictable swings in the fortunes of your farm-league prospects. [Nov 2004, p.90]

Not a classic, but it's a desperately overdue addition to the tank-sim library. [Sept 2005, p.58]

While <i>AGON</i> is deep, with subtle clues and intricate puzzles, the story often drags, and seems little more than a preamble to the board games--which aren't that scintillating themselves. [July 2006, p.99]

Available online for 10 dollars, Armored Fury is yet another recommended addition to BF2. [Sep 2006, p.44]

The visuals may not be pretty, but what else are you going to do off-season. [Sep 2006, p.96]

Tycoon games just don't stop coming, and the fun doesn't end in this java-themed budget title. [Dec. 2006, p.122]

Great physics and blood effects give fights more depth and oomph than many arcade beat-em-ups, but tutorials and more options are needed to enhance its gut-kicking goodness. [Mar 2007, p.65]

On your first puzzle, you'll notice helpful features, such as spot-lit columns and rows that intersect at selected squares, highlighting each instance of a chosen number on the board. These extras elevate Zen of Sudoku into an original experience, making it an improvement over other Sudoku games and books on the market. [Oct 2006, p. 58]