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

The ball reacts to the table and flippers exactly how you would expect. [Summer 2003, p.41]

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]

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

Stuffed with enough game modes and options to make many console fighting games jealous. [Spring 2004, p.46]

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

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]

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

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]

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]

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

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

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

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

Has something for everyone, from hardcore gamers to players picking up their first GBA. [Spring 2004, p.33]

Surprisingly realistic for a hand-held video game. [Summer 2002, p.34]

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

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]

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

A must-own title for fans of the cartoon and a strong buy for fans of strategy games in general. [Summer 2003, p.52]

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

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

Great controls, graphics, sound and side characters - some of whom you can play in a variety of mini-game - round out a well-designed package. [Fall 2003, p.54]

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

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]

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]

The most comprehensive GBA ballgame available. [Summer 2003, p.42]