A decent localization, really likeable characters (despite the bland main quest), some rather funny dialogue, and the meaty synthesizing feature are simply too satisfying to pass up. [July 2005, p.84]

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

If you have the patience of a Zen master, MC3:DE can definitely be fun. Unfortunately, for most the amount of time required to get to the fun just isn't worth the wait at all. [Sept 2005, p.84]

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

The missions vary from the mundane to the extremely challenging, and are chock full of sci-fi references and in-jokes, not to mention a whole slew of political zingers. [Aug 2005, p.74]

It's undeniably cool to participate in shaping history, but not everyone will have the patience to conquer China. [Sept 2005, p.75]

Casual Batman fans might flutter a wing, but the hardcore will fly away disenchanted. [Sept 2005, p.78]

Too convoluted and mechanically routine to recommend to anyone except the most subbornly devoted. [Aug 2005, p.84]

Loads of fun to play. Hopefully, THQ has already commissioned "Juiced 2." [June 2005, p.76]

The interface is a bit clunky, and some of the tunes are better than others, but overall, this is an impressive, fun offering. [Aug 2005, p.85]

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

The problem is that the story mode is easily beaten in under five hours, and though it's short, it doesn't stay all that fresh. [July 2005, p.85]

The difficulty curve does level off after a while, but the sheer boredom of the endless hit-and-run battles does not. [Sept 2005, p.75]

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

Make no mistake: this is a kiddie game. The difficulty level is super-low, and the gameplay within each area is quite repetitive and straightforward. [Aug 2005, p.82]

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

While its cuteness, simple goals, and short running time seem perfect for the little tykes, its complex controls, difficult jumping puzzles, and rough camera turned off our six-year old test subject after 20 minutes. [Apr 2005, p.78]

So-so for gaming alone, but it's fun enough if you're online or with friends. [Aug 2005, p.84]

A standard, almost old fashioned FPS wrapped around a completely forgettable story. [June 2005, p.75]

Becomes more a decent action game with a cool twist rather than the psychological thriller it's so obviously meant to be. [June 2005, p.79]

Had potential, but it's ultimately too unpolished and player unfriendly for any but the most puzzle hardcore. [July 2005, p.88]

There's a multiplayer versus mode, but the combat system is so broken, it's barely worth it. [Aug 2005, p.78]

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]

Unless you're so hardcore into golf that you find Open Tee's big headed goofballs insulting, this is the new king of portable golf games. [July 2005, p.80]

You won't get the full Street experience with Showdown, but it more than gets the job done. [July 2005, p.89]

Unworthy prey. [July 2005, p.85]

Abhorrent AI, limited saves, and sluggish pacing generate frustration. [Apr 2005, p.77]

If you level up enough, later battles devolve into strategy-deprived power clashes that neither inspire nor require you to craft tactical attacks. [June 2005, p.75]