The main problem is, there isn't enough new here to maintain interest. [Mar 2002, p.64]

Brainhacking will blow your mind, but you'll want to get the cop out of your head by the end.

It feels like a four-hour tutorial to a game that might have used its mechanics better, never trusting its players enough to present them with a thoughtful challenge. [Oct 2011, p.77]

An unsatisfying, forced march through the source material.

As it exists now, however, Solar 2 is a simple space physics simulation with just a hint of a game, and building disposable arrangements of revolving circles quickly loses its novelty. [Oct 2011, p.79]

An apocalyptic disappointment that never rises above mediocrity, but often sinks into tedium. [July 2013, p.72]

Jigsaw's game are meant to be cruel, barbaric, horrific and pedantic, but this game is just plain tedious. [Jan 2010, p.79]

So much squandered potential, it's mind-boggling. Needs serious patching. [Aug 2005, p.66]

Ace of Spades contains some good ideas and tries hard to ape its influences, but it lacks their charm and stability.

It's a pity this game wasn't given more time to come together. [May 2005, p.60]

And really, Lineage isn’t much fun. [Feb 2002, p.80]

Hektor's level design mind games are cool, but its 90 minutes of jump scares would be better spent on so many other horror games.

It deserves some credit for its realistic physics and attempts at creativity, but it's just not a whole lot of fun. We still await the "Virtua Tennis" of bowling games. [Apr 2004, p.78]

GWN: Sparta offers little desides gameplay as ancient as the Spartans themselves, and should probably fall on its sword. [Aug 2008, p.72]

A promising enough idea, Lucius shoots for the depths of hell – but poor execution lands it merely six feet under.

As a $20 retail product, it's a slap in the face. Games like this one make a mockery of Darwin's theories. [May 2004, p.69]

If 20 bucks is burning a hole in your pocket, spend it on "Need For Speed: Most Wanted" instead. You'll thank me later. [Dec. 2006, p.122]

You know you've got problems when the feature meant to enlighten a game makes it more tedious. [Sep 2006, p.94]

Prizefighting in this simple action game looks like rock'em-sock'em robots disguised as cartoon humans. [Aug 2006, p.91]

Stripped down to arcade basics, it's buggy, bland, and not much fun.

Overwhelming monetization and exceptionally dull third-person hero shooting sour a game that could've been a mech fan's dream.

Starts out funny, but quickly becomes frustrating. A wonderfully weird and original concept that falls flat like its jelly-limbed hero.

Somerville never hits its stride, thanks to flat direction and frustrating mechanics.

Crashes booted me to the desktop a dozen times. And a save corruption resulted in the loss of a level-17 garden and my last shred of patience. [Feb 2008, p.83]

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]

But the sad fact remains, the intense experience we craved is just...gone. [May 2006, p.54]

Little Inferno's argument against games I would never elect to play left me rather cold. [March 2013, p.79]

A faded shadow of "Jagged Alliance 2," minus all the elements except combat. [May 2001, p.70]