It's more like chess, where forward thinking is imortant, rather than immediate reaction. [Nov 2002, p.52]

This game’s a lot more “Madden” with fewer guys playing in a converted hockey rink. [Mar 2006,p82]

A solid game with plenty of action, but the original set new standards for this genre, and DMC 2 just doesn't match its level of personality or polish. [Mar 2003, p.34]

Plus, the game looks and sounds solid, and has quick loads and 32-player online play. [Holiday 2006, p.83]

The first game had its strengths, however well-hidden, and the improvements in Summoner 2 help bring those qualities to the fore. [Nov 2002, p.46]

It's funny, sexy, and pretty damn entertaining. [Holiday 2004, p.86]

Ultimate Destruction falls a bit short..., but still gets the "Hulk Smash!" thing down surprisingly well. [Sept 2005, p.76]

The lightsaber challenges are very much on the weaker side of the force, and should have either been worked on longer or left out entirely. [Feb 2003, p.32]

Although AirBlande's refreshing look and feel scores it kudos, it doesn't even come close to matching the quality of the THPS series. [Mar 2002, p.27]

ASB 2005 will dazzle you with flashes of brilliance. Yet seconds later, it will infuriate you with its many rough edges. [May 2004, p.25]

There simply isn't as diverse a platformer anywhere in sight. [Jan 2006, p.85]

While definitely not ground-breaking, fans of anime and the ".hack" series will most certainly enjoy this. [Holiday 2006, p.82]

There's just some unrealized potential here that keeps good from becoming great. [Holiday 2005, p.96]

The biggest feather in the game's cap lies in it's amazing battle system. [Feb 2002, p.42]

One of the best anime spin-offs on record. [Nov 2002, p.52]

Polishes everything about "X7", but makes no big changes. [Jan 2005, p.73]

In both single and online modes, it definitely has its problems, but as an attempt to expand the scope of the RE universe, it isn't all bad. [June 2004, p.22]

The control scheme is a bit clumsy, especially when trying to perform resource management or save a game. The graphics aren't exactly first cabin, either, although the sound effects are stellar. [Apr 2004, p.40]

Enemy AI seems patchy, multiplayer is absent and there is no 16:9 widescreen option; it's 4:3 with the map and info windows filling out the space. [May 2005, p.84]

This year's GameDay show some huge improvements over the past two games, but it still has enough rough edges to keep it from earning "pro" status. [Oct 2003, p.34]

A beautiful experience that requires patience, but those looking for instant gratification should look elsewhere. [Nov 2007, p.89]

The tri-character gameplay really adds some depth, but Harry Potter newbies will still be left in the dark when trying to follow the narrative. [Aug 2004, p.25]

The problem with the game, though, is being the only soldier in an army of thousands who's able to do the most basic things - open doors, light fuses, fire arrows. It gets old extremely fast. [Nov 2005, p.76]

Get past the weak graphics and there's a stylish, original adventure game here, especially for fans of the first "Galerians" - to which this is a much improved sequel indeed. [Mar 2003, p.42]

Good news - it does not, in fact, suck hard. [Jan 2006, p.74]

A curious mix of brilliant artistry and some less-than-brilliant game design. [Mar 2003, p.41]

Level design is a blast, with plenty of ramps and rails everywhere and crazy challenges galore. It may not be perfect, but it is fun. [Sept 2003, p.38]

So-so for gaming alone, but it's fun enough if you're online or with friends. [Aug 2005, p.84]