There are a few minor twists in the Anniversary Mode, such as the ability to use the Spin Dash that was introduced later in the series, but none of it matters when the fundamentals are so thoroughly screwed. [Dec. 2006, p.92]

Besides a real lack of polish on the models and backgrounds in Dimension, it just feels mediocre when stacked against competition like "DOA," "Kakuto Chojin," and "MK Deadly Alliance." [Jan 2003, p.81]

Doesn't anyone, anywhere, give a rat's ass about this franchise anymore? [Aug 2002, p.76]

There just isn’t anything about this game that excites the way a jet-ski racer should. [Feb 2002, p.62]

This idea just doesn't work. [Aug 2002, p.71]

If you LOVE Bruce Lee, okay, if not - pass.[Aug 2002, p.71]

Solid control, excellent animation, and a fittingly cute soundtrack. [Aug 2002, p.76]

I like the idea behind this game well enough, but the generic packaging leaves it stalled. [Feb 2003, p.91]

Chief among its problems is an unconvincing graphical presentation. [Feb 2002, p.61]

A great technology demo for the box, and the best demo derby game around. [July 2002, p.82]

Why does the house of "Metal Gear," "Z.O.E.," "Contra," "Silent Hill," and "Castlevania" need to bestow upon us such mediocre kiddy fare as this? [Jan 2003, p.81]

This truly is a shell of the other two console versions, so I beg you to pass. [Oct 2002, p.84]

Besides a real lack of polish on the models and backgrounds in Dimension, it just feels mediocre when stacked against competition like "DOA," "Kakuto Chojin," and "MK Deadly Alliance." [Jan 2003, p.81]

The missin objectives leave no room to breathe and take in all the loveliness; the physics on the robot are too floaty given its awesome scale; and the difficulty becomes insane too quickly. [Aug 2002, p.70]

The game is in serious need of some diversity – namely, some platforming and/or puzzle elements. [Apr 2002, p.59]

I hadn't played an all-stylus game until now, but having done so, I can officially state tht I find it utterly joyless. [May 2005, p.72]

Lay-ups and dunks are also extremely frustrating to execute. [May 2005, p.71]

I’d have enjoyed movie tie-ins as well, like Michael Ironside barking out the mission briefings. [Feb 2002, p.62]

Levels so sparse they should run at 30, the models are bad, and there's loading where there should be none. [Feb 2003, p.90]

Besides a real lack of polish on the models and backgrounds in Dimension, it just feels mediocre when stacked against competition like "DOA," "Kakuto Chojin," and "MK Deadly Alliance." [Jan 2003, p.81]

The novelty of Smuggler's Run just doesn't have octane to last. [Feb 2002, p.67]

Its focus is clunky, and the disparate connection to your teammates sabotages the elements that game does get right. [Aug 2002, p.71]

Unless you stay within the given path, you're guaranteed to lose every race. [Feb 2002, p.66]

Uneventful level desigin and poor AI. [Feb 2003, p.91]

Sometimes a mindless shooter does have an appeal, but MiB II needs more juice in its tank. [Aug 2002, p.71]

If Gauntlet were a used car, It'd be a '72 Pinto with 400,000 miles on it. [May 2002, p.58]

I find Spy Hunter somewhat an exercise in memorization as you traverse each trecherous path discovering which weapon to use where. [May 2002, p.58]

Quotation forthcoming. [Nov 2005]