A really fun game with great music, solid graphics, and a good degree of difficulty, but its very basic gameplay and lack of options doesn’t give it a whole lot of staying power.

While containing a wealth of songs to master and many bonus games to unlock, the relatively difficult control mechanics may hamper its appeal.

A top-notch golf game perfect for anyone looking to make some digital divots.

Skill may be virtually impossible to develop in TP2002. The batting interface is so basic it’s nearly laughable.

Imaginative tracks, cool tricks, a real sense of speed, and loads of unlockable stuff all add up to a racing experience that is not to be missed.

The added force powers are handy, but they don’t dramatically change the way the game is played.

Pretty soon you realize that the reason you're so impatient to get out of the levels is because you're just not having fun. And that's when you're done playing for good.

With gameplay as shallow as this, you’d expect it all to work smoothly. Unfortunately, it doesn't.

The animation and voice acting are really spot-on, bringing the characters to life better than many motion pictures. Unfortunately, the combination of a disorienting camera and consistently sloppy framerate go a long way towards negating Herdy Gerdy’s fun factor.

Barring minor flaws in the face of greatness, Knockout Kings 2002 is the closest any boxing fan can get to perfection without the missing teeth and a serious reduction of IQ.

Although it doesn’t take advantage of the system’s capabilities, THPS3 on Xbox is still a fine port of a fantastic game.

It looks fantastic, it controls well, and it’s the kind of meaty gaming experience that could keep you busy for weeks. Be warned, though, the difficulty here is off the scale.

The forbidding graphics and refreshingly mature storyline are a plus, but the somewhat wonky controls and melodramatic dialogue tend to become tiresome quickly.

A beautiful action adventure that incorporates a dash of RPG and a dose of fighting game, Eve of Extinction suffers from a dull, weak plot.

The graphics are possibly the worst the GameCube will ever see. The textures are miserable...Supercross World features nothing redeeming in any aspect of gaming.

Graphically, Jet Set Radio Future is one of the most gorgeous games to grace a console.

A big step in the right direction.

While multiplayer accessibility is limited, head-to-head play is better than it ever has been before.

The inclusion of four unlockable classic Pac-Man arcade games really help increase the replay value.

The music alone will draw you back for a few repeat plays, just don’t expect it to last much longer than a single rental period.

It's got graphics befitting of the N64, bizarre music that’s a mish-mash of different styles and horribly shallow, agonizingly repetitive gameplay that makes playing the game for five minutes seem like five hours.

What really makes the game are the wealth of offensive and defensive maneuvers to choose from.

Uninspired level design, zero challenge, and lackluster graphics will keep many gamers from giving this one much thought.

The sound of skates on ice is particularly grating here, sounding more like nails on a blackboard than thin knives of steel dragging across a slab of frozen water.

Chaotic, violent, and oh so naughty, State Of Emergency is a fun title marred by some truly annoying camera and control problems.

Although unforgiving design elements detract a bit from the overall fun factor, Maximo remains an exceptionally enjoyable and well-made game.

Racer Revenge's staying power is virtually nonexistent.

Blitz is still a fun game, but it's in danger of joining NBA Jam and its cadre of rehashes ("NBA Hoops", "NBA Showtime") in the realm of the utterly irrelevant.