Sure, it's still playable; it's just not fantastic. [Sept 2005, p.78]

The game has huge potential, but unfortunately most of it is unrealized at launch. [Apr 2003, p.30]

The main addition to WG2 is submarine warfare of the "run silent, run deep" sort, and it's actually kinda disappointing that you have to play through a significant chunk of the game before you even get a chance to pilot a sub. [May 2006, p.82]

Fast, furious, but difficult to master, this game will have players cleaning dirt out of their PS2s. [May 2004, p.40]

Still, a good looking game goes a long way, and there's no denying MLB 2K7 looks killer. [May 2007, p.82]

Definitely takes a step in the right direction, but everything is still so predictable. [Holiday 2002, p.38]

Unfortunately, the adventure is too predictable--particularly on a system known for awesome RPG's--but it's still distinctive enough to warrant exploration. [Jun 2006, p.86]

Our biggest complaint about the PS2 version is the reduced visual clarity and sluggish framerate compared to the GC original. [Nov 2002, p.54]

It's just not quite all that it could be. [June 2005, p.80]

I'd still recommend "Alpha 3" as the better game but this is a good second. [Sept 2002, p.31]

Enchanted Arms uses all the familiar constructs of the genre, playing as if developers went down a checklist of what a Japanese RPG should feature and made sure to include them all. [June 2007, p.82]

Based on the PS2 game, but adding four tables, Pinball Hall of Fame works remarkably well on the PSP. [Mar 2006, p.88]

It's an addictive, unique, and fun game that definitely delivers the best surfing on a console. [June 2002, p.35]

On the downside, 2K need to seriously fire their testers--we did a double-take checking to see that we were playing a final build of the game with all the gonzo A.I. and animation glitches we ran into. [May 2007, p.83]

The sound-alike performers are okay, but it's a big problem that the interface offers too little guidance and no feedback as to what you're doing wrong - you can't tell if you're ahead or behind. [Holiday 2004, p.92]

This is by no means a perfect game, but it serves the license admirably and is definitely worth playing through with friends. [Feb 2006, p.82]

Ultimately, Gretzky is like a hockey player's smile: genuine, but with a few teeth missing, who also happens to be standing next to two supermodels. [Holiday 2004, p.94]

The bar for this type of game is higher now, and it seems the castlevania series is simply struggling to keep up. [Dec 2005, p.106]

There's a fairly deep golf sim here, too, and if you like its style, it's funny. [Holiday 2004, p.73]

Love or hate Dragon Ball, the load times in Tenkaichi 2 will have you seeing red fast. [Holiday 2006, p.82]

All it needs is a little refinement. [Feb 2006, p.74]

A surprisingly fun little way to pass the time for less than twenty bucks. [May 2003, p.36]

Fun unlockables should keep you interested for more than just a rental, and the PS2 doesn't break a sweat - no slowdown here. [Nov 2004, p.92]

Rough controls, but Gundam and giant robot fans should love it. [Jan 2004, p.48]

Even hardcore racers will find Enthusia's default difficulty setting is soul-crushingly hard, with absurdly demanding physics and cars that feel heavier than battleships, yet spin out at the slightest provocation. [June 2005, p.76]

It's not the most original game, but fans of the genre will certainly get their money's worth. [Dec. 2006, p.84]

You're left with a simple arcade shooter cloaked in WWII guise that completes every prerequisite. [Jan 2006, p.76]

It's a great puzzle game, but be warned: aside from some never-before-been-scene levels and the ability to design your own, there's nothing truly new here, making the $40 price tag a little dubious. [July 2006, p.87]