Quotation forthcoming. [Nov 2005]

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]

It’s not without its flaws, but Joe manages to pack in plenty of third-person, fast-paced arcade-flavored fun. Addictive co-op, power-ups galore, and thumb-numbing action make it much more a modern-day Contra than another lame licensed effort.

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

The list of features for All-Star Baseball 2004 is the most impressive we've seen in a console baseball game. [Apr 2003, p.70]

The amount of depth, given the unlockable nature of the cars and missions, make this as meaty as it is intense. [Nov 2002, p.92]

Bleach: Shattered Balde is a great casual fighting game. [Nov 2007, p.62]

Despite the constant frustration of the stop-start gameplay, and the sheer humorless stupidity of the game's script in its first half, Devil May Cry 4 triumphs when you get to fight. [mar 2008, p.52]

The game's core mechanisms, a mixture of platforming, grappling, sliding along walls, creeping in the shadows, and hand-to-hand combat, are tuned to near-perfection. [Apr 2003, p.54]

Awesome story mode, beautiful graphics, and Pong-what's not to like? [July 2002, p.82]

If this is Armageddon for Mortal Kombat, it certainly is a most delightful way to kill a series--at least until it rises like a phoenix for the next generation. [Dec. 2006, p.86]

While lacking the polish and pacing of High Impact Games' Ratchet and Clank titles, The Lost Frontier is an easy recommendation for faithful fans, or even those just craving a solid platforming, puzzling, action-adventure. And the focus on air combat is something I hope to see in the duo's eventual PS3 outing.

Aside from a few camera issues, Outlaw Volleyball plays incredibly well. Unlike "DOAX" where it was all about timing, Outlaw Volleyball relies on position and aiming as well. [June 2003, p.71]

Terrific enemy placement, tough bosses and pretty good graphics. [Aug 2002, p.71]

My only criticisms are that the NES-themed games aren't as creative as before, and the game is a bit easy. [Apr 2005, p.70]

It's fun to relive the experience we had years ago on a tiny handheld, and given the nature of the DS, you can forgive more of the rougher edges. [Apr 2006, p.69]

Quotation forthcoming. [Nov 2005]

The game never advances the genre, but its use of a protective riot shield, one that progressively takes damage to the point where it's almost impossible to see through, is certainly a nice touch. [July 2006, p.72]

It's an esoteric game that creates some of its own off-center rules while sticking to pleasant tradition. [Apr 2006, p.53]

There are far worse choices than the stimulating Ridge Racer 7. [Jan. 2007, p.59]

The game has a razor-sharp edge that creates space and mood with the slickness of the big-budget films from which its ideas were borrowed. [Jan 2003, p.72]

Its transition from SNES to the comfort of the handheld is flawed in execution. [March 2002, p.62]

Konami's new original side-scrolling masterpiece. [June 2003, p.58]

The overall look of the game is quite astounding. [May 2002, p.49]

Midway has taken an already proven formula for hard-hitting action and added cool new gameplay elements that give this Hitz incredible replay value. [Nov 2002, p.88]

For those that are new to the world of video game surgery, Trauma Center: Second Opinion is a standout title in the Wii's launch line-up. [Jan. 2007, p.50]

It's everything you'd expect from Climax Japan, let alone a handheld. [Dec 2005, p.72]

When all the inane and lovingly crafted comic kitsch subsides, you're left with a very good little RPG. [Apr 2005, p.67]