I found myself literally sweating bullets during most of the missions. [Holiday 2004, p.80]

With this UMD, you get a wonderful piece of history and two of the best action adventures ever programmed. [Nov 2007, p.82]

This is a game--actually the game--to buy a PSP for. [Feb. 2007, p.74]

Combines absolutely jaw-dropping graphics with familiar platforming/shooting mechanics and genuinely funny humor to make one of the PS3's few true masterpieces. [Dec 2007, p.66]

With the new tweaks that make it more accessible, and the abundance of new content, you really have no reason not to pick this up - especially at only $20. [Feb 2006, p.72]

Yes, even our beloved "Burnout 3: Takedown" must yield to this monster of a racer. [June 2005, p.72]

Challenging, gratifying, and revolutionary all at once, there's simply nothing out there remotely like [the new co-op mode]. [May 2005, p.68]

Even without any special incentives to replay through it once it's over, Final Fantasy XII offers a beautiful, well written, fun RPG experience that is both long and rewarding. Matsuno's team took some real chances with the gameplay this time around, but the results are pleasantly surprising. [Oct 2006, p.56]

The total package is a much bigger leap forward than "Hawk 3" in almost every way. [Holiday 2002, p.42]

Great emulation...wonderful. [Nov 2005, p.90]

Space battles can be overwhelming at first, but once you get used to them, it's pretty amazing. [Dec 2005, p.82]

What makes GGX2 so impressive after long sessions of play are its many layers of depth. [Mar 2003, p.32]

VF4 does an amazing number of things right. [Apr 2002, p.24]

Definitely the best college basketball game we've ever played. [Jan 2003, p.24]

Due to the too-low placement of the analog stick, expect your thumb to get sore after an hour or two. [May 2005, p.79]

With a tale as classic and expertly told as Lunar's, and packed in with enough goodies to make even the most stingy fanboy weak in the knees, Lunar: SSSC comes highly recommended for fans and newbies alike. [July 1999]

It's FFX-2's incredibly wacky, fruity charm that makes all the madness even more irresistible for fans who always secretly wanted to see what was really going on in the depths of Bevelle. [Feb 2004, p.18]

It's not just one of this month's best releases--it's also one of the best games in the PS2 library. [Nov. 2006, p.70]

Last year's issues have been fixed, its competitors suffer from annoying quirks or feature omissions, and most importantly, MVP Baseball 2005 simly feels and plays the most like the real thing. [Apr 2005, p.64]

You won't find a faster racer on PS2, and the control is simply some of the best we've ever encountered. [Dec 2002, p.43]

The freshest game we've played since "Katamari Damacy." [Aug 2005, p.72]

With four skill levels, awesome co-op multiplay, online play, and a ton of game-modifying options, Sniper Elite belongs on your hit list. [Nov 2005, p.80]

Despite some technical hiccups, Aggressive Inline still shines as one of the best and most challenging "extreme" titles on PS2. [August 2002, p.19]

In addition to virtually lag free racing (broadband), there's full support for player rankings, chat, voice, and even clans. [Jan 2005, p.74]

The Darkness is brutal in its violence, language, and dark tone. [Aug 2007, p.70]

The only bogeys are a still-clunky interface - no auto-save, you can only adjust stats at certain times, etc. - a skittish camera, and overly long pre-and-post-swing reaction shots that drag on and on. [Nov 2005, p.85]

Add a bloody mouthpiece, and you've got the most realistic boxing experience you can have without the risk of brain injury. [Apr 2005, p.73]

Murata and his team haven't just given us a great sequel, they've also created one of the PS2's best action games; one that comes within mere inches of achieving classic status. [May 2003, p.24]