For an intense, concentrated dose of blast-em-up chaos with pyrotechnics to spare, look no further: Black is the new black for the winter season. [Apr 2006, p.71]

Even with all its faults, Freedom Fighters' slick presentation and heated action create a mood and atmosphere that few other games can match. [Nov 2003, p.42]

It's excellent gameplay pulls through in the long run for a solid role-playing experience. [Nov 2002, p.44]

The key to Operation Surma is in the challenge and entertainment value that's provided, and that should get you your money's worth. [Feb 2004, p.38]

The best part, however, is the career mode, which lets you work your way up from lowly demo derby wannabe to Czar of Demolition. Check this one out. [Dec 2004, p.90]

For those who cut their teeth on titles like "Landstalker" or "Alundra," Ys: Ark of Napishtim does them (and its own series) great homage while standing on its own two feet. [March 2005, p.74]

The game's simplicity is what really makes the game work: it's a game where you don't have to futz around with complicated controls, and camera control isn't an issue. [Nov 2006, p.78]

If twisting your mind into knots sounds like fun, you'll love Bombastic. [Oct 2003, p.40]

One exceptionally notable aspect of the game is the sound. Even on a simple stereo setup, the sounds of the engine and the environment were crystal clear. [June 2003, p.32]

The emulation is dead-on too, so everything plays perfectly. [Feb 2005, p.82]

Beyond all the new stuff, MOH:EA works because it's simply well designed. [Sept 2005, p.80]

While there are a few flaws, they do not ruin the overall game. The game is just a lot of fun to play. [June 2004, p.25]

Really, Harvest Moon isn't about leveling up skills, getting rich, or beating the system; it's about enjoying idyllic surroundings and having some old-fashioned, farming fun in the process. [July 2007, p.82]

It's a game that gets back to the basics and is chock-full of Mortal Kombat goodness, especially for two players simultaneously. [Dec 2005, p.84]

Finally an arcade-style rally game that's extremely fast, controls great, and is easy to get into. [Dec 2002, p.52]

With 30+ games, there's really something for everyone, including nostalgists who will appreciate included interviews with Sega designers who worked on many of the games. [Holiday 2006, p.80]

Giant robots have never felt so huge and real. [Holiday 2002, p.46]

This is easily the best-playing Tiger this year. It's just a shame that so much content had to be left out of the bag in order to land this year's shot on the green. [Jan. 2007, p.81]

The steering is a little unresponsive, and the load times are appalling, but it's still a lot of fun to tear ass and humiliate the competition in your meticulously modified rides. [Aug 2006, p.86]

Visuals and atmosphere are quite good, too, though still far from RE4 quality. [May 2005, p.74]

Electronic Arts must have heard our wishes for a PSP hockey game withouth Gretzky's name in the title, because NHL 07 is like a dream come true. [Holiday 2006, p.86]

it's got old school warbirds and it is fun. [Holiday 2005, p.78]

Dawn of Dreams mostly succeeds in further extending the series before moving on to the next generation. [Apr 2006, p.68]

We love its potential, but wish for more depth. However, SCEE is making baby steps i nthe right direction. [Sept 2005, p.81]

It's awesome enough to stand alone as it's own game. [Holiday 2006, p.86]

Simply a solid hit rather than the round-tripper it could've been. [Aug 2005, p.84]

Regeneration dumps the mass deadite attacks of "Fistful of Boomstick" in favor of a fairly balanced action-puzzle approach, nicly snapy control, and decent level designs. [Nov 2005, p.94]

A ton of fun...There's a lot of appeal to the city-stomping combat here. [Jan 2005, p.73]