Wonderfully weird and inventive. Katamari Damacy isn’t perfect, but it holds its own impressively well 14 years on.

A smoother, more seamless ride than Hot Pursuit, it's second time lucky for this fast, furious open-world motor show.

Stylish and obscure, this is a fascination exploration of abstract puzzle design. No idea where the name comes from though. [Mar 2012, p.76]

It's far from perfect, but Universe of War accomplishes what few RTS games have dared to attempt--introducing three sides that have completely unique gameplay experiences. [Jan 2008, p.76]

A Sisyphean challenge after which you'll never take pressing W to walk for granted again.

A fantastic feat of interlocking storytelling and design.

While the name may be slightly misleading, Ninja Gaiden 2 Black is a fantastic way to experience one of the best action games ever made.

A near-perfect combination of gut-wrenching horror and intenst action. [May 2001, p.58]

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

Unashamedly retro in spirit yet modern where it counts, Tempest Rising is a riveting flashback to the halcyon days of the RTS.

A smart and silly spin on 3D platformers and 2D classics that’s delightful from start to finish.

XIII is rounded out by a tantalizing multiplayer component. [Feb 2004, p.62]

Prizing immersion and effort above all, this is a demanding, but very rewarding, RPG.

A grimly beautiful collection of killer horror set-pieces, with some of the most memorably grotesque enemies in Resi history.

Fusion's thrill isn't in leaping a yawning chasm as a jet screams below, but in simply clearing an overhanging ledge.

Despite wrapping up in a clumsy excess of ambition, Lemma is a thrilling experimental expression of the free-running genre.

Jam-packed with cool content, quirky humor, and the most polished gameplay of the entire series. [Holiday 2003, p.108]

The compelling story, gorgeous graphics, and innovative magic system are more than enough to make this journey worthwhile. [Jan 2003, p.86]

A dark, engrossing, and challenging narrative card and crafting game.

A great expansion, and a promising sign of things to come. Some minor issues aside, Heart of Thorns is a clever addition to one of the best MMOs around.

Thrills abound for PC baseball fans who can live with an imperfect game. [May 2005, p.85]

Perhaps the most impressive feature is the remarkably deep Career mode, where careful management of sponsorship deals, vehicle upgrades, and race purses will help you advance from the minor leagues to the pros. [May 2003, p.94]

Unexpectedly engrossing. Heed the mockers and you'll miss one of the PC's finest and freshest driving games.

Evil Dead brings a brand new tactical thrill to the multiplayer horror genre.

While hardly perfect, Joint Ops is an adrenaline-fueled good time that provides a tactically deeper alternative to "Battlefield Vietnam." [Sept 2004, p.58]

Whether you're an old-timer who wants to revisit the past or a noob looking for an accessible economic sim with a great theme, Railroads! should be on your shopping list. [Jan. 2007, p.62]

A great game for those who loved the hack-and-slash parts of "Baldur's Gate." [Oct 2000, p.110]

New life for the Myst franchise, but the non-believers won't be convinced. [July 2001, p.62]