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 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]

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

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

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

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

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]

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

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

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]

So much fun that you'll play 'til the batteries run out. You simply cannot miss this game. [Spring 2003, p.28]

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]

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

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]

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

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]

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

Not only the best brawler on the GBA, but one of the best brawlers period. Ther's no reason not to add this game to your collection. [Spring 2004, p.39]

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

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

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

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

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

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

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