The core principles are engaging and there's a lot of superficial entertainment--I still smile at the way my crew, the trusty Rigonauts, continue pummeling the remains of my defeated, white-flag-waving opponent while I review the "level complete" summary--but it's missing the mission variety that would coax out the engineering potential Rigonauts should have. [Dec 2012, p.67]

A mountain of issues gets in the way of the gratuitous monster murder and engaging customisation.

The new chapter of the IL-2 Sturmovik series is a dark one--Cliffs of Dover is visually stunning but technically hobbled. [July 2011, p.74]

If BlackSite were merely bland, it might be a good time waster, but it has a large helping of technical issues, too. [Feb 2008, p.76]

Despite its stability problems, impenetrable plot, localization issues, and repetitive missions, Tarr Chronicles will likely still find an audience with long-suffering space simulation fans. [Jan 2008, p.87]

Does a tremendous job of reproducing the excitement and wheel-to-wheel action of radio-controlled race-car competition. [Nov 2002, p.126]

This much belated franchise-resurrection trips in execution due to unit pathfinding issues and the lack of multiplayer.

It's short and simple, which is just as well. [Mar 2010, p.83]

An epic clash between the some of manga’s most famous characters shouldn’t be this dull, frankly.

Don’t be a fool of a Took and rush into Moria. An authentic and authentically grueling game.

Little more than a rudimentary console port replete with dated graphics and sub-par vehicle physics. [Nov 2002, p.134]

An imperfect port of an unambitious sequel, TFU2 joins a growing list of Star Wars games that don't live up to their potential. [Jan 2011, p.72]

Thrives during missions, but suffers when you're exploring its open world and bearing witness to its odd design choices. [Aug 2017, p.80]

With about 5 more updates, PSU might be capable of holding one's attention. [Feb. 2007, p.72]

A pleasant, samey slasher that may bore your digits while making your GPU sweat.

Despite these small issues, BIONICLE Heroes is a successful extension of the buildable toy line that delivers an enjoyable gaming experience for kids of all ages. [Feb. 2007, p.76]

After just a few of the 10 missions, it becomes painfully evident that the Myth II engine was simply not designed for the task of modeling modern combat.

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

Sparta doesn't have much meat on its bones - we've all been there and done that, just maybe not as Spartans. [Sept 2007, p.62]

There's little to recommend. Bad combat, horrible vehicles/animals, a miserably boring missions--yup, it's a game based on a film. [Jan 2010, p.84]

Beautiful and creative, but controls and design issues often drag it from challenging to frustrating.

The battles are pretty damn chaotic. They're also devoid of fun, have little rhyme or reason, and often leave you with no idea why you won or lost. [Oct 2002, p.97]

Makes me wish more games featured adult-themed language and situations, because in this case, they actually add to the gritty feel and setting we've been delivered. [Dec 2003, p.107]

Nightfire has some of the worst AI I've ever seen in a big-budget game release. [Feb 2003, p.61]

It takes slightly longer to finish the game than to watch the movie -- I got through it in about severn hours. [Holiday 2002, p.96]

Kudos for the ambition and price, but Mars: War Logs needs more work. A game that succeeds almost in spite of itself.

An exceptional RTS let down by a very disappointing remaster.

An elegantly simple adventure that proves this new genre has legs.