Delivered in a nasal surfer tone that makes people think disparaging things about California, the main character's comments sound like a 40-year-old ad exec's idea of what "the kids" think ...
VR Baseball 2000 is a decent game but one that does not hold a clear edge over any of the others in the genre.
Heart of Darkness is the latest platform/puzzle game from the creators of Out of this World and Flashback.
Mission Studios has essentially taken the Jetfighter III engine and wrapped it all in a cinematic narrative that would have shamed Digital Pictures.
There's no denying that M.A.X.2 has all the ingredients of a great game, but strange quirks in the game engine and some downright bugs prevent it from reaching its full ...
Consider it short-lived fun, at best.
The game puts you behind the wheel of an ammo-decked patrol car, motorcycle, or wing vehicle to fight crime and annihilate anything that gets in your way as you do ...
The game just doesn't have the polished look of Triple Play or MLB.
It's a noble effort to both cannibalize the best elements of classics of the genre and also provide a number of refreshing innovations.
This isn't a cookie-cutter sequel at all. It's half shoot-em-up, half laugh riot - and that adds up to a damn good deal to me.
At its worst, it seems more like the second season of Twin Peaks, when the obscurity gets self-serving, and the payoff is meager compared with its initial pretensions.
If you're a fan of powerboat racing and think it's neat that it has been turned into a video game, don't get your hopes up.
M1 Tank Platoon II is still an extremely well-done and researched simulation, and is almost worthy of the name.
Die by the Sword goes well beyond its almost admirably typical premise to deliver a visually stunning, terribly challenging, and often awe-inspiring dungeon hack.
What begins as an interesting tale of conspiracy and murder ends up a confused and confusing gore fest of the not-so-supernatural.
Aesthetically, Star Trek Pinball contains a rather uninspired suite of flashing lights, shooting cues, and sound effects.
All 12 games in the package remain enjoyable to this day, each in turn a testament to the timelessness of the genre.
If you don't already know the dos and don'ts of castling etiquette, don't expect to win many games here.
Red Asphalt is a solid contribution to the "drive 'n' kill" genre.
Caesar's Palace 2000: Millennium Gold Edition lets players try their luck at six card games, five slot machines, and other table games such as roulette and craps.
Wild Wild Racing lacks any real punch and stands as the quintessential middle-of-the-road off-roading game.
Airline Tycoon lets you start an airline from the ground up. In a day's work, you'll negotiate with employees, customize your planes and arrange for carrying cargo loads.
The Lost Vikings is a challenging game that takes a while to finish.
It'll provide dozens of hours of entertainment to both fans of squad-based combat games and fans of the series and stands a good chance of turning one into the other.
It lacks the excitement and strategic challenge you might expect from a game about the cutthroat high-tech market.
Galleon: Islands of Mystery fails to live up to its incredibly lofty aspirations, but it does so in spectacular fashion.
While real-time strategy games have generally advanced far beyond 1995, Original War has actually regressed.
In spite of its lack of multiplayer support, even the most jaded real-time strategy player will find something fresh and exciting in Hostile Waters.
Overall, Off-Road Redneck Racing is a fun game, and its low price makes it especially attractive for fans of arcade-style racing.
Those with open minds for a new experience and a penchant for delightfully slicing their enemies apart will find that Baldur's Gate: Dark Alliance definitely delivers.
This isometric 3D game was going to use the role-playing system created for the Fallout RPG series. However, its development was canceled.
Hunter succeeds in delivering a very fun though short gaming experience, whether you're playing alone or with up to three friends.
Orion Pirates has an impressive amount of content for a stand-alone expansion, so it's great for new players.
Rubu Tribe combines elements of strategy, action, adventure, and exploration into its gameplay, as players assume the role of a tribe leader who must lead his followers to their sacred ...
At best, Prehistorik Man is a weekend diversion from the GBA's more substantial fare.
Like its predecessor, Icewind Dale II is simply a great role-playing game.
Runabout 3 takes place in New York City, and it features around 30 missions and several vehicles to choose from, including fire trucks and tanks.
The classic first-person shooter makes an appearance on Xbox LIVE Arcade.
This port has a host of new problems that render the game virtually unplayable.
If you've played and enjoyed earlier RPGs from Black Isle Studios, this one won't impress you, but at least it'll remind you of those great games.
The Game Boy Advance version of the game is a great port of a 16-bit classic.
Blackthorne is highly recommended for anyone who enjoys platform-based puzzle games.
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