For Sims owners, Vacation is one of the better add-ons (along with "Hot Date"). [June 2002, p.76]

Introduces so many cool new weapons - like the blistering flamethrower, an incendiary alt-fire on the shotgun, and seeker orbs - that you feel cheated not getting to play with them against others online. [Apr 2003, p.112]

There's no camera control/But don't be so droll/You've still got a prayer/In head-to-head multiplayer. [Aug 2006, p.91]

Underneath its tarnished exterior is a game that's surprisingly engaging and intense. [Feb 2004, p.83]

Bursting with ideas, enthusiasm, and a solid physics model, but JDM seems more preoccupied with throwing another idea in than polishing what’s already there.

A fun martial-arts romp that could have been a multiplayer classic. [Apr 2001, p.96]

While I might disagree with the notion that Carrion is a truly great Metroidvania, a genre that has buckets of both older and modern classics, it is at very least a refreshing take on it. It controls like a dream with an analog stick, and there's a fluidity to the monster’s movements that I honestly feel like I will be searching for in other games for years. It just falls short of greatness, settling quickly into its comfort zone as a series of interconnected puzzles, and then failing to surprise me much after that.

While Prisoner of Azkaban lacks the all-ages appeal of the books and movies, its colorful graphics and not-too-challenging gameplay should certainly do a good job of keeping young kids entertained. [July 2004, p.58]

Visually beautiful and emotionally affecting thanks to strong characters, A Plague Tale suffers from missing gameplay variety and tonal inconsistencies.

With a little more polish, Silverfall could have made a run at toppling the genre's heavyweights. [June 2007, p.68]

It simply wasn't polished enough before it was booted out the door. [Jan 2003, p.96]

Some good fun to be had here; just odn't expect an RPG revolution. [May 2001, p.80]

F.E.A.R. 2 fails to innovate, which would make it merely a respectable but forgettable shooter if not for some good scares. [Apr 2009, p.80]

A fun, nostalgic platformer and a cool use of VR, but repetitive design makes its short length a boon.

A must-buy for diehard "DS9" fans, and a decent game otherwise. [Feb 2001, p.87]

Team Ninja serves up some solid Soulslike combat with a generous helping of cheese.

This second attempt isn't going to convince anyone who wasn't won over by the first game, but for newcomers, anyone picking this up is still likely to be impressed by the TV presenters, impressive driver likenesses and depth of team simulation. Still, those key areas of racing and car damage need more obvious improvement next year or the series might start to flounder. Sadly, as with those infamous Mercedes sidepods, the new 'multiple lines' feature really isn't much of a step forward at all and it might be wise to revert to something a little more traditional sooner rather than later.

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

A cool idea with a well-realised theme, but this game would've benefitted from longer in Early Access.

Strafe skillfully recaptures the look and experience of a full-tilt twitch 1990s shooter while faltering at building upon its potential.

Has its flaws, but with more polish and improved naval and air AI, this could be one of the great light wargames.

A compelling story and speedy stealth make up for Disjunction's less even moments.

As long as online play isn't a dealbreaker for you, it's one Marvel-ous action RPG. [Holiday 2005, p.58]

Transport Fever 2 offers a pleasingly detailed logistics simulation, although it does move mightily slow at times.

It's great to have Max Caulfield back, but I'm not sure she ever needed to be in the first place. A somewhat unnecessary-feeling sequel that still manages to tell a compelling story, if not a little messy and underbaked.

The result is an endearing, intelligent little game that's sadly a bit wobbly at the knees. [Feb 2013, p.79]

Obsessed with teaching a lesson in morality, Fable III loses focus on its charm, and is far less interesting for it. [Aug 2011, p.64]

An above-average time-killer for stupid-shooter fans who won't miss multiplay. [July 2003, p.70]