The bottom line is that this is Mario hop-n-bop action at its finest, with a goodly amount of minigames thrown into the mix for good measure... As great as it ever was. [Fall 2003, p.38]

As good as it gets. We sincerely doubt whether another driving game - of any kind - will beat this for some time. Go buy it. [Winter 2001, p.38]

Looks uninteresting at first glance, but proves to be a highly addictive title after a long learning curve. [Winter 2001, p.42]

An excellent illustration of why games don't need fancy 3D graphics to be good. [Summer 2002, p.28]

The control is perfect...all games should feel this good. [Spring 2003, p.27]

The mini-games and various vehicles Yoshi can transform into are just icing on an already delicious cake. [Spring 2003, p.41]

Probably the prettiest of the three recent Castlevanias. [Fall 2003, p.35]

An instant classic that raises the bar for portable RPGs. The story never comes together, but that's what the sequel's for. [Spring 2002, p.36]

One of the most imaginative, compelling, and outright fun RPGs to grace any system in years. [Spring 2004, p.30]

The ability to unlock new boards and edit the tricks and stats of all 13 real-world skaters also adds great replay value. [Summer 2002, p.26]

One of the all-time great GBA games. Don't miss it. [Summer 2004, p.30]

Lots of fresh and tasty new gameplay added to the Zelda mix. [Spring 2005, p.73]

Strategy and suspense play a greater role this time around, not just because the CPU is more intelligent, but also because each new cast member brings different abilities to the battlefield. [Fall 2003, p.34]

A twitch-gamer's dream with virtually infinite replay value, and always one more high score to aim for. [Fall 2003, p.40]

A deep and addictive game, and the two-player link makes it an instant classic. [Summer 2002, p.36]

Holds your interest by constantly throwing new play mechanics and puzzles at you. [Spring 2002, p.42]

One of the most well-crafted RPGs we've seen. If you are into RPGs at all, run out and pick Fire Emblem up right now! [Spring 2004, p.28]

If it weren't for the crummy music taking away from the experience, this might be the best 2D Castlevania yet. [Spring 2003, p.26]

Easily the best traditional card game compilation on the GBA. [Summer 2004, p.43]

A great followup to the original "Final Fantasy Tactics," though somoe design decisions are questionable. [Fall 2003, p.36]

It looks, sounds and plays like a cartoon, and most importantly, it's just damend fun. [Spring 2002, p.30]

You won't find a more ready graphical or gameplay showcase for the powers of Nintendo's little handheld that could. [Summer 2003, p.40]

The ability to step off the board and walk around is great. [Spring 2004, p.37]

Suffers mostly where the GBA just can't do what the consoles can. But it's still a solid handheld effort. [Spring 2003, p.41]

The best handheld fighting game currently available. [Winter 2001, p.40]

This is it, the game that brought video games in America back from the dead. [Summer 2004, p.15]

Not only is this the best game of the classic series, it's arguably the best game in the history of the NES. [Summer 2004, p.14]

The best sports game out for the Game Boy Advance. It's every bit as fun as its Dreamcast predecessor. [Winter 2002, p.42]

A reminder that good things are still being done in 2D. [Spring 2005, p.74]

An excellent translation of its arcade classic. A true pleasure to play. [Winter 2002, p.45]

The action comes fast n' furious as ever. [Summer 2003, p.48]

Gorgeous graphics and airtight control. [Summer 2003, p.46]

Everything controls well, the graphics are of the highest GBA quality, and the story is engaging. [Fall 2003, p.39]

The new weather system and extended map, like the radio and real-time clock of Gold and Silver, are features that make the Pokemon world so much more real. [Summer 2003, p.36]

The 3D engine runs smoothly, mimicking the look and feel of the GC game while maintaining its tight controls. [Spring 2003, p.39]

Though the gameplay gets somewhat repetitive (kill bad guys, find key to open door, repeat), it's fun enough for players who want to tear through it in a day. [Fall 2003, p.42]

Despite its small stature, the game packs more punch than many brawlers 10 times its size. [Summer 2002, p.32]

The best home conversion yet, better than the Sega CD version, and possibly the arcade. [Winter 2001, p.50]

Some games stand out from a genre solely because of a single game mechanic, and Ninja Five-O is one of them. [Fall 2003, p.50]

If they would have included multiplayer mode, it would be perfect. [Spring 2005, p.85]

It rocks. Grab three friends (who aren't very good at FPS games), link up, and blow them away. [Spring 2002, p.32]

The racing action is smooth, speedy and about as realistic as you can get with a game featuring time-travelling punks racing each other. [Summer 2003, p.44]

It's meant for the hardcore Yu-Gi-Oh! players. [Spring 2003, p.42]

Better than most platformers out there...The only beef we have with this title is that it's too dang short. [Spring 2003, p.35]

Less mindless than a typical Mario game, but still full of action. May be too challenging for young players. [Summer 2004, p.29]

Visiting hot springs, betting on the horses, and sweet-talking the locals, this is much more than just a farming game. [Spring 2004, p.29]

Even fans of old-school RPGs will find themselves with a nagging sense of deja-vu. Disappointing. [Summer 2002, p.22]

The quirky and unique game demands to be played and enjoyed by the masses. [Winter 2002, p.36]

Extremely polished from start to finish, and a worthy addition to any FPS fan's game library. [Spring 2002, p.38]

It's not exactly action-packed, but the slow pace of Broken Sword is paid for with great puzzles and a well-thought out plot. [Summer 2002, p.38]

EX2 takes all of the characters, attacks, and special moves you'd find in an arcade KOF game and crams them into the GBA. [Spring 2004, p.43]

All eight games play like they ought to. This compilation is an amazing game. [Fall 2003, p.42]

Exposes the likes of "Mortal Kombat Advance" for the shallow, poorly balanced rush-jobs they so obviously are. [Summer 2002, p.22]

Great handling, great tunes, and really tough challenges. What more can you ask for from a driving title? Not much. [Fall 2003, p.52]

A great action game with multiplayer modes and a great connectivity bonus for those the GC version of "Rising Sun." [Spring 2004, p.32]

The physics in the game are a tad off. [Spring 2002, p.38]

Even considering the mediocrity of Pac-Attack, the other three games included in Pac-Man Collection prove that stellar gameplay can (and does) transcend all issues of graphics, sound, and time. [Winter 2001, p.44]

This is how to do a rerelease of a classic, with tons of extras and enhancements. [Spring 2005, p.70]

This is a love-it-or-hate-it game, but fans of the original or anyone looking for a leisurely paced game where death is impossible can't go wrong. [Spring 2004, p.36]

Aspyr did a great job of cramming nearly the entire Activision library for the Atari 2600 into a single GBA cartridge. [Spring 2004, p.38]

Had Bass been added to the Megaman series years ago, it might not have run out of steam. [Summer 2003, p.44]

The level design is fantastic, with large imaginative interactive environments. [Summer 2004, p.33]

The formula is as old as the hills but it still works, thankfully, in this game. Good, solid stuff. [Winter 2001, p.50]

An engaging story, epic battles, and superb graphics. [Spring 2003, p.36]

Surprisingly polished. [Spring 2003, p.30]

Has just the right balance of easy controls, tough opponents, and hilarious visuals. It's also bargain-priced, which is a plus. [Summer 2004, p.44]

Fun, though somewhat mind-boggling in the later areas. [Spring 2005, p.72]

Whether you're a grizzled arcade veteran or a newcomer to the series, Gradius Galaxies is sure to satisfy your appetite for destruction. [Spring 2002, p.41]

DKC has staying power. Even at nearly 10-years old, it looks like it was made for the GBA. [Fall 2003, p.44]

Great in many ways, but the difficulty is too tough. Simply not refined enough for a smooth move toe the GBA. [Winter 2002, p.45]

It's full of blood and gore, but like most of Rockstar's efforts, this game is very smartly designed. [Spring 2004, p.31]

As a beat-'em-up, The Two Towers fails to impress. As an RPG, it's fairly engaging and maysuck you in to extended play sessions. [Winter 2002, p.52]

Looks great and borrows play elements from a number of classic arcade shooters. [Fall 2003, p.46]

A decent effort, but Crash needs to break new ground if he hopes to compete. [Spring 2002, p.28]

A charming, original game. [Winter 2002, p.42]

Though it is an exeptional translation for the GBA, the difficulty level and required repetition keep this from being great. [Fall 2003, p.55]

There's a lot of replay value, but GTA 2 is somewhat marred by its control and some wacky physics. [Winter 2002, p.48]

Good graphics, sound and spot-on control makes this game perfect for racing fans on any ilk. [Fall 2003, p.43]

If this is your typeof game, be sure to pick it up. It deepens as you progress, always keeping players wanting more. [Fall 2003, p.48]

This is a 2-D tactical espionage at its finest, in a package that fully exploits the GBA's capabilities. [Fall 2003, p.53]

Take familiar characters, put them no pinball tables, and include a bunch of mini-games. That's a recipe for a fun time. [Fall 2003, p.52]

One of the coolest aspects of the game is the inclusion of the crebains, the crows that Sauron uses as spies. [Spring 2004, p.35]

Contains an impressive amount of depth, although graphical issues are severe enough to subtract from the overall experience. [Summer 2004, p.37]

Exactly what a sequel should be - the original done bigger and better. [Summer 2004, p.36]

Playable, but far from great. [Winter 2002, p.34]

Huge bang for the buck for old-timers or newbies. [Spring 2003, p.36]

A very solid, fun package that should please both hardcore card-game players and casual RPGers alike. [Spring 2005, p.71]

It would be nice to see the developers expand on this and either make an original action/RPG for the GBA or bring over "BG: DA II." [Summer 2004, p.35]

Visually, it's among the best games available on the GBA, with superb animation and attractive environs. [Spring 2003, p.33]

A solidly built, character-driven adventure. [Summer 2003, p.38]

A platform-puzzle game gone mad. There's a freak-ton of collecting and backtracking. The wacky story and friendly controls make it worthwhile. [Summer 2004, p.40]

Though the action portions could still use some tweaking, Legacy of Goku II is a better effort all around that is bolstered by colorful graphics and catchy music taken straight from the TV show. DBZ fans can buy this with confidence. [Fall 2003, p.45]

What's here is good, but you might be better off waiting for "Mario Golf: Advance Tour." [Spring 2004, p.49]

As sharp-looking as it is entertaining... Has enough innovation to merit trying. [Spring 2002, p.40]

A tremendous port of one of the most unsung games of all time, and a must-have for any serious collector. [Summer 2004, p.39]

Fans of the bigger versions of Monster Truck Madness will find almost everything they need in this impressive handheld version. [Fall 2003, p.48]

One of the best single-player puzzle games, but there's no excuse for the absence of a time trial or multiplayer option. [Summer 2003, p.43]

One of the best turn-based strategy games to hit the GBA since the mighty "Advance Wars." [Summer 2003, p.51]