Excellent progression and flow are at hand; detonations, interactive environments, timing platforms, memory and action puzzles, pattern-based obstacles, killer bosses, gut-busting 3D movies, excellent level design, spot-on visuals, a vivid soundtrack. [Sept 2003, p.69]

I think everyone should experience this game, especially horror fans, but in order to do so, you're going to have to suffer through times of sheer agony--just like poor, unlucky Jennifer. [Oct. 2006, p. 53]

With one simple change, everything old in KOF is new again, and that change is an actual tag system that allows players to swap characters at almost any time. [Jan 2004, p.66]

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

Although EA's game lacks the spark and depth that Sega's "College Hoops 2K5" provides, it's still a great game that deserves props for some pretty cool and innovative gameplay additions. [Jan 2005, p.81]

I still find the control too slow and awkward, and this once again hampers my enjoyment of the game somewhat. [Oct 2004, p.75]

Scrapland's parts make a pretty decent whole, but there just wasn't that old black magic there, that feeling that captivates you and keeps you glued to your seat longing for more. [Apr 2005, p.57]

Mega Man's platforming and weapon-swiping action are still infinitely playable. [May 2005, p.52]

The whole concoction makes for one super-stylized, decidedly different action game. [May 2005, p.43]

The visuals are pleasing enough without being obtrusive. [Oct 2003, p.71]

The lack of online play for Black is notable, but not necessarily crippling. Black works well as a single-player adventure, despite its uneven patches, and certainly does its part to advance the genre of the console shooter. [Apr 2006, p.61]

What I liked most abou this title was how it managed to improve the already perfect control system from the original - especially with respect to Style Moves. [Feb 2005, p.79]

The speeds are insane, the courses almost incomprehensible and the immersion factor deep, provided you have patience and surgical analog skills. [Oct 2003, p.72]

It's a prime example of the modern brand-endemic video game, focus-tested to death and then some. Whether you hold that against it or not is an individual decision. [Nov. 2006, p.83]

The decision to go stealth was a good one and even though scripted and prompted, the gameplay hits the broad mark.

As always, the dynasty mode is incredibly robust. [Dec 2003, p.98]

Taken by themselves, the 12 minigames and other features of EyeToy:Play are fun diversions, but they get old kind of quickly. However, if you have a group of friends, gamer or non-gamer, it makes an ideal party game. [Nov 2003, p.92]

The decision to go stealth was a good one and even though scripted and prompted, the gameplay hits the broad mark.

Where Inside Drive draws the fouls are in the visuals. [Dec 2003, p.98]

Pressure Driller adds a nice twist to the standard formula. [Jan 2005, p.85]

They've gone the realism route, and the end result is a mixed bag. [Oct 2003, p.83]

If you'd enjoy a solid trade sim set in outer space, then check out X2, but don't forget to bring as much patience as possible. [Feb 2004, p.50]

Personally, I found the game laborious by design but so engaging of character that I couldn't put it down, although, admittedly, I'm not absorbing the half of it. [Sept 2004, p.66]

This is, simply put, a great tennis game in the vein of Tennis, where it's all about intuitive control and fun. [Oct 2003, p.83]

Gameplay in NFL Street is fast and furious and, at times, unrelenting. [Mar 2004, p.70]

Atelier Annie is a charming and enjoyable little sim RPG that I wish had been more sim and less RPG.

I narrowly recommend it for series die-hard, unless it keeps you from buying "Rush", in which case you should opt for your DS all the way. [Dec 2005, p.58]

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