Overall, OOTP 2006 is a big letdown, even for an unbiased SI fanboy and OOTP nut like myself. [Sep 2006, p.98]

​Double Fine’s Massive Chalice takes XCOM’s DNA in a fresh direction, but doesn’t exceed it.

I wouldn't necessarily recommend Soulstorm for players new to the series, as mastering the interactions between nine different races is a serious endeavor, but you're getting a lot of game for $40. [May 2008, p.62]

The RTS layer is limited and repetitive, but the platforming levels are well-designed and challenging.

Lovely and challenging with enjoyable crafting and survival elements, but poor river controls make it harsher than it should be.​

Evil West delivers on its big dumb action game premise, for better and worse.

A good RPG with some unique ideas, but one that ultimately plays it too safe to really stand out from the crowd.

A decent revival of the N64-era 3D platformer, but with all the flaws that carries, as well as some new ones of its own.

A fun game that gets fatally sidetracked. I coulda been a contender. [Mar 2001, p.96]

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

Not quite as novel as its predecessor, but the co-op is still bewitching.

A relaxing adventure that's at its best when focusing on the romance.

Adding to the frustration is that too often you’ll crash when landing, even though you’re lined up perfectly with the ramp. [Holiday 2001, p.62]

If you're an RPG junkie, Beyond Divinity is definitely worth your time and money. Just don't expect to extract any extra gameplay hours out of the random dungeon generator - it's just not going to happen. [July 2004, p.64]

An energy infused concoction of style, action, and music that will give you one heck of a musical hangover.

A drab campaign doesn't do the history justice, but Call of Duty: WWII’s multiplayer recalls the glory days of Modern Warfare.

The pixel-art is faultless and the gameplay is pleasingly reminiscent of the classics, but Timespinner doesn't offer much that feels new.

The graphics get a little prettier, the story gets a little darker, and another Call of Duty counts time as we march together toward death.

Blending classic stealth mechanics with puzzle-y sniping, Contracts 2 gets the job done.

A slight but fun third-person medieval melee game. It's definitely different, but needs more bulking out.

Not nearly as good as its predecessor, and in need of patching. [July 2004, p.54]

Does a better job than most adaptations of reviving the energy and excitement of its source material. Just don't expect it to do so for very long. [Sept 2005, p.63]

May not offer much more than BM2002 did, but the new online support is vital for those who want to match their managerial skills against other humans. [Sept 2002, p.84]

Though it's no classic tale, Emperor's Tomb has both actioning and adventuring in spades, whisking you off on a gorgeous cross-continental tour of exotic locales. [June 2003, p.68]

In spite of its disappointing graphics, it's the best strategy game I've played all year. [Holiday 2003, p.110]

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

Wonderful and distasteful all at once, it entertains and fails in turns, like Frank Worthington. But I loved watching Frankie.

Great monsters, stunning locations and a quality mystery makes this one of Supermassive's best.