Spyro 2 injects a dose of soul and variety into a game that was already pretty fun to play.
Formula One 99 has great control and enough settings to keep any longtime fan of the Formula One series glued to the TV for quite some time.
CTR has the staying power to convert people who haven't ever liked a mascot racing game, and it will definitely please Mario Kart fans with its many tracks and options.
Pac-Man World is a fun little game that goes beyond mere regurgitation.
It's always been a smart arcade racer, and now it's positively brainy, for better and worse.
With more levels and design variety, Omega Boost could've outclassed every other 3D shooter on the market.
If FaceOff's brand of hockey wasn't your bag last year, this year is likely to be an instant replay.
G Police 2 makes few improvements over the original and never really overcomes the issues that plagued its predecessor.
If you didn't play Parappa to death and love every minute of it, you might as well skip out on Um Jammer Lammy.
If there's one PlayStation shooter to own, R-Type Delta is that shooter.
Even if movie-license games turn you off, this game is an exception and worth taking a look at.
Ape Escape is one of the PlayStation's finest development efforts, one that shouldn't be overlooked because of its silly storyline and title.
Smash Court 2 is the sequel to Namco's little known tennis game, Smash Court, which was originally released in Japan back in 1996.
Star Ocean might not be compelling enough to play through twice, but the first time is as engaging as any RPG you're likely to play.
If you've ever cared about any of the games in the Ridge Racer series, then R4 is definitely the racing game for you.
Whoever said "Graphics don't matter" never played Shadow Madness.
Despite the little flaws that keep Legaia from being the world beater that it could have been, it still remains an engaging RPG for anyone who likes to play RPGs.
While it may not be an original concept, the game is truly greater than the sum of its many parts.
The biggest problems are its level of challenge and puny replay incentive.
Magical Tetris Challenge does offer a degree of the familiar cataleptic state puzzle game fans are so fond of, but if you already own a Tetris game, you probably don't ...
Hard Corps is a new military-vehicle shooter for the PSP handheld system.
Eyedentify is a new PS3 adventure title that lets you put your own face in the game.
Swizzleblock is a grid-based puzzle game for the PS3 download service.
A camera package for the PSP with a host of image and video features.
A GPS package for the PSP.
Put your puzzle-solving powers to the test in Tumble, echochrome ii and Lemmings.
This action-adventure game will be based on a computer-generated feature film of the same name.
This cartoon-inspired action game sees you traveling the world in search of ancient artifacts, and it features a number of EyeToy minigames.
EyeToy: Play 3 lets you and three of your friends compete in a variety of minigames, including beach volleyball, bowling, and more.
Ape Escape: Million Monkeys pits players against mech-equipped monkeys in real Japanese locations.
Ruin is an upcoming game for the PlayStation 3 that can be synced with the Vita version.
In a move bound to please golf enthusiasts and curious onlookers alike, Sony has brought its flagship golf game to our shores under the moniker of Hot Shots Golf.
Hot Shots Golf 2 has some big shoes to fill. But not only does it fill those shoes, it also stretches them a little - as Hot Shots Golf 2 ...
Revolution Software's In Cold Blood might just be the most intruiging espionage game since Metal Gear Solid.
Intelligent Qube is simple, fun, and horribly addictive.
Jackie Chan's Stuntmaster is a solid game, but from a technological standpoint, it's a bit behind the pack.
Jet Moto is an evil, difficult game.
A challenging sequel to last year's adrenaline-fueled masterpiece.
A perfect game for the younger audience... a great challenge for the experienced gamer with a stomach of steel and a taste for heights.
King of Fighters' main selling point, and most redeeming feature, is the sheer number of playable characters.
The unfaltering polygonal consistency of King's Field is mesmerizing after extended play.
It may be a bit too cute for its own good.
While it's a good first try, Sony's inexperience with the genre shows through, resulting in a highly generic RPG with some out-of-this-world FMV.
Libero Grande is, without a doubt, an unapologetic arcade soccer experience, making no pretenses to heavy stat-tracking or any of that kind of tomfoolery.
All in all, it's a welcome surprise.
MediEvil II feels as though it contains all the features that Sony Cambridge wanted to fit into the original game but didn't have time to include. They're wonderfully original and ...
Fans of the first game should feel at home with the sequel, while those new to monster ranching should be able to dive right in.
Motor Toon Grand Prix delivers for kids and kids-at-heart alike.
Remove the Muppets from the racing mania, and you're left with no better than an average kart-racing game, which any discerning gamer knows are already plentiful.
These titles are, without exception, true to their original stand-up arcade machines.
These arcade classics may not have the pizzazz of today's games, but in terms of raw playability these classics can't be stopped.
In the end, this volume is a real letdown.
Most are little known games that were little known for a reason.
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