A terrific concept that isn’t terribly far away from realizing its full potential. [Feb 2002, p.72]

Man of Medan tells a familiar story in a fascinating way, and even moreso with a partner.

I hope we don't have to wait another 10 years for more. [Mar 2010, p.81]

Sunday Gold didn't set my mind on fire like those artsy fartsy RPG/adventure game hybrids, but it makes up for it with honest, lunch pail, hardcore resource management.

Mortal Sin is a skeletal roguelite, but the surprisingly meaty combat goes a long way to making up for that.

A very competitive RPG, if not quite up to BioWare caliber. [July 2001, p.65]

The best in Activision's Spidey lineup, packed with comic-book excitement. [Holiday 2005, p.78]

More of a touch-up than a full-on renovation, but Sandbox mode is exciting.

An enjoyable brew of lush graphics, solid voice-acting, and fun gaming that once again reminds me why I'm still hacking and slashing 20 years down the road. [March 2005, p.66]

Addictive action and loot collection make it worth putting up with constant irritation from nearly all other aspects of this uniquely beautiful shooter. [Holiday 2009, p.61]

It's inconsistent and sometimes annoying, but ultimately a charming, challenging, heart-string-pulling fable.

Has nothing in common with the original series, but it's a solid action/RPG. [Sept 2005, p.81]

This would have been a much more compelling horror game if not for the bizarrely sluggish mouse movement, which feels strangely slow and floaty. [Holiday 2008, p.68]

A surprisingly fun genre-bending pirate game, equal parts RPG and strategy. [July 2001, p.70]

Incredibly tough but perfectly fair, Ghostrunner cuts the cybernetically enhanced mustard.

A mind-boggling grand strategy game that tries to do way too many things, but ends up doing some of them extremely well.

The PC port doesn't introduce much new and certain elements could be stronger, but Dragon's Dogma: Dark Arisen still shines as a uniquely enjoyable RPG.

A captivating story and varied card battles ensure this light-touch RPG remains entertaining throughout its lengthy campaign.

Sharp and compelling strategy that expands on the first game with a clever new progression system, but at over twice the length it's in danger of outstaying its welcome.

Repetitive but fun, a hellish challenge or a relaxing, spectacular gore bath depending on how you approach it.

A diet XCOM in a fascinating techno-cultist skin.

Battle Chasers: Nightwar is a gorgeous, challenging RPG that’s light on story but big on tactically satisfying battles.

A witty take on sci-fi and co-op that’s teeming with life and begging for you to get creative with its gadgets.

Engrossing, lovely to look at and with a potentially healthy shelf-life, if the multiplayer gets a toehold and gels cross-platform.

Not as groundbreaking as it could have been, but still an excellent game. [Nov 2000, p.138]

It’s still a terrific, dazzling action experience with a core mechanic that empowers you, and ultimately, this feels more like Crysis 2: Episode 2 than a sequel that deserves your maximum enthusiasm.

A joyous addictive action puzzler. [Holiday 2010, p.76]

If you've been jonesing for a return to a huge, open-ended roleplaying world with a ton of depth and a rousing storyline, you'll find yourself right at home in at least one of these Two Worlds. [Dec 2007, p.78]