The PC version lacks multiplayer, which is disappointing, and its low-res visuals are console-tastic. [Oct. 2006, p.108]

The fighting is BG&E's weakest element, and there's a bit too much of it for the game's own good. [Mar 2004, p.71]

A battle royale game that's fun to play in a loose, aggressive style, with melee combat that's trickier than it may first appear.

Resurgence is the perfect mash-up of dramatic Star Trek storytelling and Telltale-style decision making, but with too many QTEs.

Like "Starfleet Command," an untilmatey rewarding game that may demand a bit too much patience. [Mar 2001, p.70]

The Great Ace Attorney Chronicles has the rush of excitement of the courtroom but chooses melodrama over mystery.

In fact, World at War is a deeply symmetrical reapplication of CoD4's brilliant design, though executed with noticeably less polish. [Jan 2009, p.44]

Star Wars Outlaws is Ubisoft's most ambitious game in years, but it plays the basics way too safe.

A fine purchase for Simholics, but don't expect too much bang for your buck. [June 2001, p.58]

Marvel Rivals is a well-made hero shooter that is easy to enjoy, and while it's managed to distinguish itself from Overwatch 2 in terms of heroes, it's fallen into the same pitfalls.

A calming, likeable adventure with an engaging premise, but Waking Mars’s roots could go a little deeper.

Climb aboard if your system has the juice. [Mar 2002, p.58]

The one design flaw I can't forgive is the lack of in-mission saves. [May 2002, p.65]

The best adaptation of the Magic: The Gathering card game yet, but with too many frustrating elements still intact. [Oct 2012, p.70]

Mainlining is mostly a success. Even though many cases are simple to solve, how to solve them remains satisfying throughout [April 2017, p.91]

Entertaining storytelling and fantastic naval combat marred by terrible mission design and endemic feature creep.

More LOTR action is always welcome, be aware that Rise doesn't add a whole lot on. [Feb. 2007, p.67]

Compelling, but not quite there yet. Needs two seasons to grow the beard.

Classic Gearbox shooting with an experimental MOBA twist, but it’s no Borderlands.

A slick cinematic thriller, but interaction is limited and the story loses focus in the final act.

All these practical problems obscure Sum's flat-out brilliant mission design. [August 2002, p.70]

Hell is Us' rich world and gorgeous design prop up its uninventive structure and simple combat.

An immaculately presented arcade racer with a thousand good ideas, but the twin-stick drifting wasn’t one of them.

Tennis nuts will like it, but I'm still pining for a control-perfect "Virtua Tennis" port. [Nov 2002, p.132]

A palatable metroidvania with a mediocre story, my biggest frustration with The Lost Crown is how long it takes to get to the good stuff.

At best, Bokida's story is effective at linking visuals. [Aug 2017, p.87]

A great example of how to craft a new game from an existing idea.

A fun platformer that gives random generation an online twist, but lack of depth stops this from being a job for life.