The tuning issues associated with the PS2 version have been ironed out and the overall presentation - frame-rate, control, balance, etc. - have all been aptly tweaked for the GameCube version. [Nov 2002, p.96]

While lacking energetic personality and clever presentation, Pac-Man World 2 does just enough to entertain on its traditional platforming mechanics alone. [Apr 2002, p.56]

It has its moments but it's a bit buggy and surprisingly flat in the paint department. [Apr 2006, p.63]

Besides paddling faster than most boats, the surfing action in Next Wave is second only to "Kelly Slater's," the reigning kahuna of surfing games. [May 2003, p.61]

Packed with nuances that, for aspiring fans and drivers must really float their Skoal. Drafting, line selection, pitting...this is a great simulation covering 20 seasons. Not for me. [Oct 2002, p.84]

It's no "Twisted Metal: Black," but you can do worse for $20. [May 2003, p.63]

Blue Omega’s vision is buried under so many layers of clumsy gameplay and painful cinematics that the glimmers of the game that could have been just can’t stem the tide.

While I really like beating the crap out of my caddy (girl on girl never looked so good), I wish the interface had a few more nuances and a more comphrehensive putting mechanism. [Jan 2003, p.78]

This one has nailed the visuals from the show down to the last retro lamp post, and sports some nifty between-level snapshot cinemas. [Feb 2002, p.67]

If you can look past the smelly parts, Shrek is worth farting around with. [Feb 2002, p.59]

There's an inconsistency to the overall design quality that really kept me at a distance while playing Kane & Lynch. [Dec 2007, p.75]

The game itself is also showing slight strain: still not a lot of freedom of movement. [Oct 2002, p.85]

Some easy fixes would have made Sonic Mega Collection a celebration rather than a somwhat missed opportunity. [Nov 2002, p.90]

A surreal, calming game – frustrating at times – but wholly rewarding. [Apr 2002, p.60]

Looks stunning on Xbox, and plays better than ever, thanks to some minor tweaks. [July 2002, p.82]

I can't help wondering how it would have turned out had it been developed originally for GC. [Mar 2002, p.51]

As an experience of mood and horror - the villain delivers scenes of shocking violence - CT III works. [May 2003, p.62]

This game is also one of the easiest the galaxy has ever seen. [May 2005, p.52]

Ooh baby, baby, does this game get old in a hurry, with only five songs. [July 2002, p.82]

If Yukes would have had the sense to tone down the enemy encounters...Eve of Extinction could have been better than merely good. [Apr 2002, p.60]

Packed with nuances that, for aspiring fans and drivers must really float their Skoal. Drafting, line selection, pitting...this is a great simulation covering 20 seasons. Not for me. [Oct 2002, p.84]

Blue Omega’s vision is buried under so many layers of clumsy gameplay and painful cinematics that the glimmers of the game that could have been just can’t stem the tide.

This game is also one of the easiest the galaxy has ever seen. [May 2005, p.52]

It has its moments but it's a bit buggy and surprisingly flat in the paint department. [Apr 2006, p.63]

A few annoying control and camera issues become readily apparent in some of the more frustrating missions. [May 2005, p.54]

The biggest problem I have with the game is that these vast planes are often too vast, making for some occasionally dull moments. [Nov 2002, p.86]

There's enough to unlock to keep young fans engaged but I was hoping for more TM Naruto action. [May 2006, p.54]

The characters are surprisingly well animated and detailed, but the backgrounds are sadly flat, devoid of any line scrolling or parallax. [June 2002, p.68]