Treads the fine line between simulation and arcade play - and pulls it off. It's quite simply the best hoops game on the PS2. [Dec 2003, p.40]

The core game is short, but very, very sweet and packed with replay value, even after you have unlocked all of the hidden goodies. [Dec 2003, p.72]

A whole lotta game. And trust us: earning 100% completion (and thus "owning" the mountain) is one of the most rewarding feelings in modern gaming history. [Dec 2003, p.36]

It's not awful; just average, but well suited for families and littler gamers. [Holiday 2003, p.46]

The lack of quality elements and repetition doom Batman to mediocrity. [Dec 2003, p.72]

It's a well crafted, if not overly ambitious, jungle adventure. [Holiday 2003, p.46]

The multiple angles, 3D engine, and stellar visuals in Mega Man X7 do move the series forward, even if gameplay remains the same, which is okay in our book. [Nov 2003, p.41]

Visually the game is absolutely stunning, with in-game character models that are at least three times as detailed as those seen in the first game. Level design is artistic as it is functional. [Nov 2003, p.32]

Aficionados will even recognize specific details and fixtures from the "real" Haunted Mansion in this pleasing, spiritually faithful reincarnation. [Holiday 2003, p.46]

Stiffer gameplay, clunkier graphics and a lack of competitive depth conspire to keep this franchise from repeating as the top hoops game. [Dec 2003, p.47]

For a game in which high-speed dashing and keeping the enemy in sight at all times is critical, this crippled control and decreased speed detracts from gameplay. [Jan 2004, p.48]

It's not going to win any awards, but what's there is good, though unclean, fun. [Dec 2003, p.72]

A few problems keep it from videogame zen: there is no tutorial level, the camera spins faster than Jackie Chan, and there's a ridiculously steep learning curve. [Dec 2003, p.72]

About as fun as being hit in the face with a chair. [Holiday 2003, p.44]

Lacks the depth and online play of SOCOM II, but armchair generals could do much worse. Fans of the soldier's lifestyle should find much to love here. [Holiday 2003, p.48]

A derivative, but amazingly amusing, platform romp. And if you already love the license, then this 'ere's a blinkin' masterpiece. [Nov 2003, p.40]

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]

An enjoyable experience. I just wish Cinemaware had given us more options and a Robin who isn't a wuss... Suffers from some control problems. [Nov 2003, p.40]

It's great for non-hockey fans, and a good break from your "ESPN" or "NHL 2004" season. [Nov 2003, p.43]

Fans may find sentimental value here, but Jam just doesn't have the depth, features, or ambition level of its decendents. [Dec 2003, p.46]

A strangely captivating experience and a very strong entry in a sadly underserved genre. It's a huge improvement over the first game in numerous categories. [Nov 2003, p.41]

It needs 5.1 support, but this is still the best DDR yet. [Nov 2003, p.42]

Difficult on anything but the easiest setting. You can't go five seconds without getting crushed by the opposition...It has the right mix that will win over hardcore hockey fans. [Oct 2003, p.38]

Game Face is the most comprehensive and powerful character creation tool found in a game, period...Our sole gripe is that we wish the game were a little more difficult. [Nov 2003, p.42]

An awesome trip around the racetrack. [Nov 2003, p.48]

Controls are fairly snappy, the AI is competent, and the playbooks offer some variety. However, if you're not already a fan, the choppy commentary, average graphics, and lack of a useful tutorial will keep you away. [Nov 2003, p.48]

In the best surprise we've had in months, The Simpsons: Hit & Run is a massive action adventure that truly rocks, proving that you can never judge a game by its licensed cover. [Nov 2003, p.43]

For a high-speed racer to work, the analog control needs to be spot on -- which, sadly, is not the case in XGRA. Instead of moving smoothly across the track, the craft careen wildly back and forth. [Dec 2003, p.72]