A solid racing game, but its real-world courses (and even its original venues) fail to deliver the same amount of sheer thrill that its completely arcade-skewed predecessors did. [Jan 2004, p.29]

Back when the Atari 2600 reigned, Activision was synonymous with quality, and Activision Hits Remixed does its best to show you why. [Feb. 2007, p.83]

The learning curve is still frustrating, and control of in-air rotation (particularly in flips) is sluggish. [Feb 2002, p.42]

Definitely for the hard-core shooting fan, as most will find it very difficult. No matter how futile it can seem, though, Thunder Force V is a solid, fun game that never makes you feel like you're wasting your time playing it. [Oct 1998]

A great game to play in short spurts and is really catered well to those novice golfers who [have] just purchased a PS2. [Nov 2002, p.52]

Feels a lot clunkier than your average PC FPS. [Aug 2005, p.84]

If you enjoy the Blitz style of play and want a more standardized approach to the game you've been messing around with for years, then this is your title. [Oct 2003, p.33]

It's also eye-rollingly funny in a fart-pee kind of way. [Oct 2004, p.32]

With fantastic voice acting, a gripping story, and luscious graphics, Suidoden Tactics is a nearly flawless hybridization of tactical and RPG gameplay. [Dec 2005, p.104]

It's definitely not for everyone, but some (like me) will adore it. [Sept 2007, p.83]

Why there's no training mode to practice the thumb-blistering combinations is baffling and only the truly dedicated will be able to pull off some of the harder moves in battle. [Feb 2005, p.83]

An original game that feels almost as tense as "Resident Evil," but with a realistic premise. [Jan 2003, p.32]

Successfully capturing the spirit of the movie and its hero, Ash, it's one of the better budget titles we've played in quite a long time. [July 2003, p.28]

The selection of 30+ songs is a bit uneven, but the game is still a blast, and even has a few off-kilter, non-musical mini-games. [Holiday 2004, p.98]

Get it if you love karaoke, but hate the "Revolutions". [Jan. 2007, p.86]

It's got its share of problems - a weak story and some lackluster levels - but Bujingai makes up a lot of ground with its slick sword fighting system and clever gameplay. [Aug 2004, p.20]

What sticks out most is the excellent career mode. [Dec 2003, p.46]

A simplistic combat engine prevents this game from shining. [Jan 2004, p.46]

A rather enjoyable, if not totally innovative, experience. [June 2002, p.39]

We only wish that there were more to do, tougher AI, and an online component for those lonely springtime evenings. Not perfect, but definitely not bad. [Mar 2003, p.38]

If you can get used to the emphasis on room construction (over in-combat strategizing), you'll have fun with Soul Nomad. [Nov 2007, p.88]

With patience, DHF can deliver with massive funkmaster flexibility. [Nov 2004, p.90]

Overall, the game still feels too familiar, which keeps it from the lofty heights of TXR2. [Apr 2006, p.74]

We would like to have seen a bit more effort put into the dynasty mode. [Oct 2002, p.35]

A solid platformer that features plenty of clever puzzles and a good deal of variety. [Apr 2003, p.35]

A credible, even attractive option for any fan not demanding too mcuh in the realism stakes. [June 2005, p.85]

Technically competent, G1 Jockey 3 lacks the spark that made "Gallop Racer 2003" so much fun. [July 2003, p.33]

Gripes aside, Bounty Hunter still brings plenty of clever puzzles and exploration elements to the table in conjunction with one of the best presentations around. [Jan 2003, p.28]