Not a dramatic reinvention, but still an enjoyable game of construction, economics and election fraud.

Subtle surfing nuances are the bulk of the gameplay, but if you're a fan of BMX and skateboarding games, you'll find a lot to enjoy here. [Feb 2004, p.88]

Cozy, meandering fun for One Piece fans, but swabbies should set sail from other ports.

A fun revival that opts for solid fundamentals over innovation.

A great remaster of a beloved, if now very old school, FPS that is handled with great care and attention.

If you like your tactical action with a fat slice of strategy, this sequel's a winner. [Jun 2006, p.76]

Project Wingman delivers exciting aerial combat and an interesting campaign, though it won't impress those looking for a hardcore flight sim.

This is not a game that likes you much. You'll like it though, even when it goes out of its way to live up to its name.

An excellent stab at a traditional point-and-click, but with classic problems holding it back.

Tinykin's minion management might be shallow, but its platforming shines.

Offers a fantastic road trip, even if it's not a particularly in-depth RPG.

Dawn of War 3 has overly dominant elites, and a merely serviceable campaign, but it captures the power of mass battles well.

Fun, cartoonish pirating, which makes you feel cheeky rather than evil.

Though it's short for the money, Rocketbirds is a visually delightful and fun romp. [Jun 2010, p.81]

SiN Episodes: Emergence is a fun, if somewhat derivative, blast from the near past. [Aug 2006, p.33]

Good-looking but repetitive action makes Front Mission Evolved a tasty mech-flavored appetizer. [Nov 2010, p.84]

VME's solid simulation of real-world helicopter dynamics and its full-to-overflowing set of scripted rescue missions make its gameplay every bit as deep as that of "S&R 4." [Mar 2003, p.102]

Despite some blemishes, it's still the PC's best chess offering. [Apr 2001, p.78]

A must for hardcore RTS nuts, but not the best option for casual players. [Feb 2006, p.48]

It clearly remains the best chess game on the market, bar none...With few new features, though, where's the series heading? [Dec 2002, p.104]

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

Strong, handsome and, at times, fantastic, but FIFA 15 still never quite feels like football.

More good Hitman, although the repetition of style and presentation is taking the shine off the experience.

Survival horror and action-adventure fans cannot afford to miss this one(especially at its $19.99 price tag), even if you have to take off your glasses to appreciate it. [Oct 2007, p.62]

Delivers the most engaging interpretation of grassroots dirt track racing on the PC. [Jan 2003, p.90]

Stylish, beautiful, and uncompromising, Hyper Light Drifter is as rewarding as it is frustrating.

The definitive PES on PC, if you can get a game online.

Quality racing with lots of challenge. But it misses out on some of what makes Forza Horizon so audacious and fun. [March 2017, p.86]