Occasional slowdown, some seemingly unfair penalties, and sub-par PS2 graphics. [Mar 2002, p.26]

LLike an evolved "Power Stone." It's also pretty good. [Sept 2002, p.31]

While this is a considerable improvement for Sony's PS2 sports games, it still isn't in the same league as the best in baseball. [Apr 2003, p.42]

It's Disgaea's wacky persona and challenge that will win over hardcore genre fans in the end. [Oct 2003, p.40]

Without a fat set of features, I really feel like the developers should have amped up the one unique thing the game has going for it - the girls...As it is, Rumble Roses is a tease - you like what you see, but it won't go as far as you'd like. [Dec 2004, p.70]

The problem remains that this game is ultimately more of the same. It's still a solid game, just not particularly legendary. [Apr 2006, p.84]

Extremely pretty, one of the smoothest engines produced for a PS2 racer, but AI issues and championship design leave something to be desired. [July 2002, p.40]

This is too much like going to see a tribute band instead of the real thing. [Holiday 2004, p.73]

For fun, it's near the top of the pack. [Apr 2002]

still a fun romp, and that's what matters most. [Holiday 2005, p.76]

The infractions don't warrant a major, but they are double minor material, led by goalie AI that can't cope with wraparound shots. [Nov 2005, p.92]

A truly unique survival horror experience, though one that could really use a graphical touch-up and faster pacing. [Sept 2004, p.22]

Full of innocent charm and fun, the Steambot Chronicles are worth a bit of frustration. [Aug 2006, p.85]

It's not the graphical tour de force that the original Xbox version was, but it's a much bigger, more complete game now. [Holiday 2002, p.46]

Unlockable items and special moves help keep interest in the single player mode, but the versus mode is where this game shines. [Holiday 2003, p.46]

Ace X gets bonus points, however, for being a completely new title, with no "new for PSP" content shoveled over from an older PS2 game. [Holiday 2006, p.82]

Don't let the crappy nature of the game's graphics fool you - this is an action-driving romp combining all the best bits of "Stuntman" with none of the teeth-grinding elements. [Nov 2003, p.48]

Of course, mindless shooting can get repetitive, but the game's pick-up-and-play nature is great for playing on the go. [Apr 2007, p.86]

As expected, Freekstyle merely tweaks Big's entirely familiar, albeit brilliant, formula. [July 2002, p.34]

Unfortunately, each gorgeous game can be finished in about an hour. [June 2005, p.78]

Whiteout's effective controls and straightforward design let it achieve its comparatively modest goals. [Feb 2003, p.30]

Just finishing a race is tough enough, let alone winning one, whicch is why this series--while still good on the PSP--has been better as a sit-down, console experience. [Aug 2006, p.84]

A fun game while it lasts, but it doesn't last long. [June 2005, p.84]

Aside from the obvious graphics enhancements and some minor new gameplay additions, it doesn't accomplish much more than its PSone predecessors did. In fact, in some minor ways, it's worse. [July 2002, p.38]

Infuses even more fun and cartoonish, over-the-top action into the pro wrestling genre, but the single-player action is, unfortunately, short-lived. [July 2004, p.34]

There's an abundance of camera problems and the enemy AI is dumb as a doornail. [Oct 2003, p.38]

A shallow mix of strategy and slapping, cursed by long loading times, WU falters a bit but staggers back by keeping the core tenets of its lineage intact. [Mar 2004, p.39]

Despite an innovative control scheme, this is pretty much your typical action game fare, albeit with better-than-average environmental interaction and storytelling. [Mar 2004, p.26]