Blitz: The League crosses the thin line between hardcore and tasteless. [Nov p.94]

Blitz: The League crosses the thin line between hardcore and tasteless. [Nov p.94]

Warriors succeeds because it wholly engrosses players. [Nov p.82]

I can only hope this game does well enough for Capcom to bring the other games in this series to the U.S. [Oct 2005]

This isn't just a clone of Koei's slash-'em-ups, but a game that actually improves upon them in several ways. [Oct 2005, p.68]

Something a bit more aboriginal would be nice too... it's definitely time for Ty to get some edge. [Nov p.95]

If you absolutely positively cannot get enough urban racing Rush does it well, but beware, it's pimped to the max. [Nov p.94]

The grinding is good, the tricks are easy enough for a shlub to pull off, and Electronic Arts does a fine job of fleshing everything out with a series of animated pencil line drawings that jackhammer home the game's exceedingly cool style. [Nov p.93]

All technical aspects aside,, your gameplay experience in DDS2 is what truly makes it worthy of the upper echelon of RPG-dom. [Nov p.74]

The grinding is good, the tricks are easy enough for a shlub to pull off, and Electronic Arts does a fine job of fleshing everything out with a series of animated pencil line drawings that jackhammer home the game's exceedingly cool style. [Nov p.93]

Yes, Quake 4 delivers some incredible action to tie everything together, but the campaign gameplay is guilty of being slightly formulaic at times. [Nov 2005, p.104]

When it comes to balls-to-the-wall kitchen sink FPSs, Sam is the man. [Dec 2005, p.66]

If you absolutely positively cannot get enough urban racing Rush does it well, but beware, it's pimped to the max. [Nov p.94]

The grinding is good, the tricks are easy enough for a shlub to pull off, and Electronic Arts does a fine job of fleshing everything out with a series of animated pencil line drawings that jackhammer home the game's exceedingly cool style. [Nov p.93]

The grinding is good, the tricks are easy enough for a shlub to pull off, and Electronic Arts does a fine job of fleshing everything out with a series of animated pencil line drawings that jackhammer home the game's exceedingly cool style. [Nov p.93]

One of the most alluring hub-based adventures I've ever had the pleasure of playing. [Oct 2005, p.62]

One of the most alluring hub-based adventures I've ever had the pleasure of playing. [Oct 2005, p.62]

Sega's VT World Tour takes not only intuitive control but reactive animation to the next level... [Nov p.98]

It looks gorgeous, and there's just something about that classic Doom feeling that keeps you glued. [Dec 2005, p.66]

You can develop into a deity so festering evil that your on-screen god hand becomes scaled and tattooed... [Nov p.103]

This is the kind of game worth buying a DS for. [Oct 2005]

I never thought a game could get so intense using a stylus. [Oct 2005]

Quotation forthcoming. [Nov 2005]

A delightful movie game that's sure to satisfy. [Nov p.92]

There are lots of nuances here and a truly spectacular CG opener, but the deja vu is loomin' large. [Oct 2005]

Quotation forthcoming. [Nov 2005]

A delightful movie game that's sure to satisfy. [Nov p.92]

I'm not one for flight sims, but Heroes of the Pacific has given me a reason to enjoy the genre. [Sept 2005, p.57]

I'm not one for flight sims, but Heroes of the Pacific has given me a reason to enjoy the genre. [Sept 2005, p.57]

The game is vibrant, mildly entertaining, and offers an array of puzzles to solve while you navigate Frogger through each level. [Nov p.102]

With MAT 3, the definition of treasure is stretched thin enough to cover the distance from, say, New York to Disappointmentvile. [Oct 2005, p.70]

It's pretty short and linear, and as far as I can tell, you can't die. [Oct 2005]

Unlocking songs gets a bit tedious after a while. [Oct 2005, p.67]

Combing an area twice (once for experience, again for items) becomes tedious and aggravating. [Nov p.100]

Ghost 'n' Goblins, Ghouls 'n' Ghosts and Super Ghouls 'n' Ghosts on one disc? That's just too much love for you and me. [Nov p.93]

If this is the last of its kind on Xbox, Far Cry: Instincts is a great way to go out. [Nov p.86]

With MAT 3, the definition of treasure is stretched thin enough to cover the distance from, say, New York to Disappointmentvile. [Oct 2005, p.70]

Ghost 'n' Goblins, Ghouls 'n' Ghosts and Super Ghouls 'n' Ghosts on one disc? That's just too much love for you and me. [Nov p.93]

Bet on Soldier's action really heats up later in the campaign, the level design and intensity improve dramatically. [Nov p.103]

When it comes off slightly undercooked, it's not for lack of strong ingredients. [Nov p.89]

An immense action ride that embodies all that is good and fun about video games. [Oct 2005, p.60]

The latest offering on PSP is a much improved, almost-mirror image of the console versions in most places that count. [Nov p.100]

Quotation forthcoming. [Nov 2005]

With MAT 3, the definition of treasure is stretched thin enough to cover the distance from, say, New York to Disappointmentvile. [Oct 2005, p.70]

Lots of bark, lots of bite and more high-flying marvel gaming goodness... [Nov p.95]

Quotation forthcoming. [Nov 2005]

Quotation forthcoming. [Nov 2005]

The entire game is bathed in ancient Chinese mystique, from its look to its captivating neo-Asian soundtrack - onf of the best for a platformer I've come across. [Sept 2005, p.]

There's still a massive learning curve, but it's about as accessible as a program of this type can be. [Aug 2005, p.51]

There's a little more optional flavor and a great deal more core content. [Oct 2005]

A rather straightforward 3D brawler, with enemies materializing in a green haze and fairly begging to be dispatched with prejudice. [Oct 2005, p.55]

This is Katamari at its finest. [Oct 2005]

The close quarters combat feels exactly as you'd hope for in a high-quality samurai action game. [Sept 2005, p.85]

A rather straightforward 3D brawler, with enemies materializing in a green haze and fairly begging to be dispatched with prejudice. [Oct 2005, p.55]

I only wish they'd have fixed the mission-ops map and installed a slow-motion option to better deploy troops when the pressure is on. [Oct 2005]

It is arguably without peer, the ultimate game for the audience open to its madness. [Oct 2005, p.56]

A rather straightforward 3D brawler, with enemies materializing in a green haze and fairly begging to be dispatched with prejudice. [Oct 2005, p.55]

Great sound and remarkably smooth animation. [Dec 2005, p.71]

Control is still a tad clunky but a super fun game nevertheless. [Nov p.94]

Provides a fun, challenging time that makes the most out of its constraints. [Oct 2005]

Control is still a tad clunky but a super fun game nevertheless. [Nov p.94]

The character design and animation are absolutely brilliant. [Nov p.92]

Control is still a tad clunky but a super fun game nevertheless. [Nov p.94]

The fighting - and there's tons of it - never grows laborious or monotonous... [Nov p.76]

The fighting - and there's tons of it - never grows laborious or monotonous... [Nov p.76]

Arcade-perfect fun. [Oct 2005]

MediEvil is ultra-polished, filled with wonder and brilliant level design and set to a soundrack I'd put up against any cosole game on the market. [Sept 2005, p.61]

Every wreck is a visual affair to be savored and a delightful treat for a job nastily done. [Oct 2005, p.66]

One of this year's biggest and most pleasant surprises. [Oct 2005, p.64]

Despite some attempts at variety, the missions grow repetitive quickly thanks to a limited move set. [Oct 2005, p.67]

The developers did a nice job of capturing Burnout's breathless sense of velocity as well as its wicked series of car crashes and explosions on the PSP. [Nov p.98]

Every wreck is a visual affair to be savored and a delightful treat for a job nastily done. [Oct 2005, p.66]

One of this year's biggest and most pleasant surprises. [Oct 2005, p.64]

At least this port is enhanced over the PS2 version. [Oct 2005, p.69]

You'd be hard pressed to find better cartoon fodder. [Oct 2005, p.68]

Great sound and remarkably smooth animation. [Dec 2005, p.71]

You'd be hard pressed to find better cartoon fodder. [Oct 2005, p.68]

You'd be hard pressed to find better cartoon fodder. [Oct 2005, p.68]

I haven't enjoyed a fighting game this much in years. [Oct 2005, p.70]

A kick-ass game of hockey that stands to be the best EA has ever produced. [Oct 2005, p.70]

A kick-ass game of hockey that stands to be the best EA has ever produced. [Oct 2005, p.70]

If you manage to stay the course and get past Radiata Stories' early rough spots, you'll find an engaging adventure beneath the goofy exterior. [Sept 2005, p.54]

A kick-ass game of hockey that stands to be the best EA has ever produced. [Oct 2005, p.70]

A kick-ass game of hockey that stands to be the best EA has ever produced. [Oct 2005, p.70]

Quotation forthcoming. [Oct 2005]

Console version fans should perhaps approach with caution, but I had quite an enjoyable time - except for a few cheap bosses with inescapable attacks that cause automatic death. [Sept 2005, p.64]

It wasn't exactly what I wanted. [Oct 2005, p.59]

Solid fun. [Oct 2005, p.68]

Its simple yet strategic move set makes it amicable for amateurs or aces. [Oct 2005, p.68]

Hip-hop-fueld thug culture that seems too forced to come anywhere but from a marketer's meeting. [Oct 2005, p.69]

Hip-hop-fueld thug culture that seems too forced to come anywhere but from a marketer's meeting. [Oct 2005, p.69]

Foist this game on a hated enemy; it's surprising a bomb this big doesn't come ticking. [Oct 2005, p.70]

Radical has wisely left Banner behind this time out and opted for a Spidey/GTA-type free-roamer - Hulk-style - and is it ever a thumping good time. [Sept 2005, p.56]

It just doesn't gel, with misshapen models, repetitive, bland music and a watered-down story that struggles to maintain a "thug-like" quality through forced profanity. [Sept 2005, p.56]

At the default resolution, the game captures nicely the crispness of the original CRTs, and especially with Galaga, I was transported instantly back in time. It was awesom! [Oct 2005, p.74]

Unlike "Yoshi's Touch and Go" and "Kirby: Canvas Curse," I found myself growing tired of moving Pac-Man along in this fashion. Maybe I'm just lazy. [Sept 2005, p.62]

Foist this game on a hated enemy; it's surprising a bomb this big doesn't come ticking. [Oct 2005, p.70]

Foist this game on a hated enemy; it's surprising a bomb this big doesn't come ticking. [Oct 2005, p.70]