IMPORT: It's a polished game that serves as a showcase for the DC and the evolution of the RPG genre, and fans should definitely find a way to play it.
If you're a longtime flight sim fan and are eager for another visit to the western front, Combat Flight Simulator 3 is a reasonable choice.
The game's cutesy hook might be enough for the young ones, but anyone with a modicum of gaming experience will probably find Sneakers to be boring and tedious.
Anyone who isn't an Xbox Live beta tester desperate for something other than a sports game should really look elsewhere.
Microsoft's horse racing RPG will be scripted by Final Fantasy writer Kenji Terada.
Blinx has some good ideas, and you won't finish it in a sitting, but that's not much consolation from a game that's a lot more frustrating than fun.
Quantum Redshift is by all means technically proficient, but it's uninspired and will probably give you the sensation that you've already done all this before.
Links 2003 seems to lack flair, but it does have numerous upgrades, superb ball physics, and deep gameplay options.
In Alien Hominid HD, you'll take on the role of a diminutive but hilariously deadly alien who must recover his spaceship from Earth.
Fans of last year's game won't find much more than a roster update in NFL Fever 2003, while new players will find in it a fairly entertaining, though unrealistic, game ...
Outlaw Golf is an odd game because it has a theme that seems to appeal to a certain audience, yet the gameplay isn't really for that crowd.
Manhattan Project is occasionally frustrating, but when it's good, it's very, very good.
Its polished interface, accessible gameplay, and exceptional graphics make Dungeon Siege a first-rate action RPG.
This is easily the best driving game currently available for the Xbox, and no Xbox owner should be caught without it.
If games such as Silent Hill and Resident Evil interest you, this should be right up your alley.
A general lack of polish and a long list of annoying quirks make it difficult to recommend when there might be a better alternative on the horizon.
Nightcaster is a game that aims for the sky but comes up a little short.
On paper, UGA's "music shooter" may sound a little dull, but it's one of those games that simply must be seen--and in this case, heard--to be fully understood.
Though not without drawbacks, Bloodwake is an entertaining game that could be a good start to a new series.
If you already own an Xbox, don't bother picking up the game, and if you're considering buying an Xbox, don't judge the console by this game.
Fable Legends will take place in an "online world" and feature integration with SmartGlass.
Scalebound is an action-packed game that lets you battle alongside fearsome dragons.
Anyone looking for an intense and rewarding shooter should give Metal Arms a try.
An online RPG steeped in Norse mythology was on the way from Microsoft ... until it met its very own Ragnarok.
Voodoo Vince adds an interesting twist to the regular platform game formula, and it's definitely worth at least a look.
For a game that's so bold as to call itself "Ultimate," DOAU sure comes close. It truly is the best, most fully featured Dead or Alive fighting game yet.
The sequel to Microsoft's realistic railroading simulation from 2001 adds five new highly detailed routes
Despite the game's uneven presentation, Links 2004 is still a good choice, especially for Xbox owners to whom online play is of paramount importance.
While Fever 2004 is technically the best in the series, it doesn't have the quality or quantity of features, the rock-solid gameplay, or high level of polish of its competitors.
While Grabbed by the Ghoulies may present itself quite well, the dull gameplay that hides behind the great graphics and sound really hurts the experience.
The naughty squirrel returns to the Xbox in a new team-based shooter, Conker: Live and Reloaded. This sequel features both multiplayer deathmatch and campaign modes, which can be played via ...
The older kids who found some chuckles in the adult-aimed nudge-and-winks found in the original Shrek movie probably aren't going to find anything too compelling here.
Full Spectrum Warrior is very good overall, and deserves credit for being something other than just another military-themed shooter or strategy game.
Dungeon Siege II brings you back to the fantasy land of Aranna, a land scarred by civil war. You must lead a six-member party against Valdis, a vicious marauder.
Microsoft and WildTangent are bringing the power of networked media and the magic of karaoke to the Xbox this holiday season.
There are better choices than Inside Drive 2004, unless you're dead-set on having XSN-enabled features.
While the classic Tony Hawk gameplay is still fantastic after all this time, the new story mode doesn't make as dramatic of a change as it probably could have.
Fatal Frame II: Crimson Butterfly may be light on challenge, but it's still rich in great, dark atmosphere.
Rallisport Challenge 2 isn't just a sequel--it is easily one of the most purely pleasurable driving experiences you're likely to encounter on any platform.
Microsoft's Xbox Exhibition Volume 2 demo disk features nine playable demos, intense music, and new videos from G4.
This 3D action adventure lets you take control of the cat from Dr. Seuss' classic children's book.
While it may not offer the sophistication of other racing games on the market, OutRun2 has an old-school sensibility that makes it both appealing and addictive.
This action game will challenge players to hunt and capture dinosaurs in the year 1910.
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