The graphics won't win championships, but the sheer number of games and multiplayer features make up for it. [Jun 2006, p.105]

It's all been done before - and a hell of a lot better to boot. [Feb 2006, p.54]

If you demand a high amount of polish, you'll probably want to pass on <i>Minions</i>. [July 2006, p.78]

Prizefighting in this simple action game looks like rock'em-sock'em robots disguised as cartoon humans. [Aug 2006, p.91]

What the game lacks in polish, it somewhat makes up for in cheekiness and an unexpectedly disco-tinged soundtrack. [Nov. 2006, p.120]

Leave rocket building to the rocket scientists. [Apr 2006, p.100]

Fun for kids and adults alike(the original <i>Pac Man</i> is even included in emulated form)--just be sure to bring a quality game-pad to the party. [July 2006, p.99]

Only the most commited turn-or card-based strategy gamers will enjoy <i.Star Chamber</i>, which is a real shame, because with better online help(there's no manual)and a more fleshed-out tutorial, this game could have appealed to a wider audience. [July 2006, p.97]

Even God would need cheat codes to beat this strategic RPG. [Feb 2006, p.50]

Two Princes may not double your fun, but they will satisfy fans of the series. [Mar 2006, p.98]

If you don't buy one game this year, Medieval Lords should be it. [March 2005, p.72]

Solid tactical engine. Now, if it only had a brain to back it up. [Feb 2006, p.52]

Huge engagements that should run several times as long feel more like football downs, and you can easily swing a half-dozen matches in less time than it takes most NFL teams to inch forward 10 yards. [Mar 2006, p.63]

Exciting, suspenseful gameplay is an innovative twist on survival-horror. [Feb 2006, p.38]

If your idea of a rousing good time is cracking open skulls like chestnuts to feast on the goo inside, you'll have plenty of fun with this one. [Feb 2006, p.86]

Unacceptable bugs and slowdown detract from an otherwise great expansion pack. [Feb 2006, p.36]

Though the game isn't deep enough to keep it from growing repetitive rather quickly, there's something satisfying on an almost primal level about being able to squash hordes of invading space bugs. [Jan 2005, p.83]

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

It's still a fine adaptation, offering a surprising amount of gumshoe depth. [Mar 2006, p.102]

The transition from celluloid to digital bytes is a mess of missed opportunities. [Feb 2006, p.37]

A superb arcade racer that's a feature or two away from greatness. [Feb 2006, p.88]

Narnia could be an all-time great movie adaptation, but its difficulty makes it unsuitable for its kiddie audience...and for pretty much everyone else, too. [Mar 2006, p.102]

It also takes tremendous patience to grow your commercial space empire to a healthy payoff stage, but for many, that's part of this franchise's allure. [Feb 2006, p.90]

The most innovative sim in years, even with its manageability issues. [Jan 2005, p.66]

Save your money, fellow muggles: it's best spent elsewhere. [Mar 2006, p.102]

An exceptional Old West action game that everyone should play. [Feb 2006, p.34]

Seeing poker-star Howard Lederer on the box piqued our interest, but once you get in the game, WCP2 hits you with weak voice acting, substandard graphics, and wonky animation. [Apr 2006, p.100]

This game doesn't take itself too seriously (especially the new surprise ending), which is either a credit or a fault depending on how seriously you take the movies. [Feb 2006, p.35]