A solidly average game whose few original ideas are compromised by screwy controls, some pacing problems, and a punishing save-game system.
Locomotion is a flawed but engaging strategy game that's nearly identical to its classic 10-year-old predecessor, Transport Tycoon.
In Transport Giant, you will have the ability to control a massive transportation infrastructure with over 130 different vehicle types.
Soldiers: Heroes of World War II is a very good game that should appeal most to hardcore strategy fans, due to its intricate, challenging gameplay and great presentation.
Perimeter is without a doubt one of the most innovative real-time strategy games to appear in years.
This historical real-time strategy game pits the ancient Greeks against the mighty Persian empire, and features both 2D and 3D gameplay options.
Like its predecessors, Thief: Deadly Shadows features a memorable protagonist, a great setting, and some very interesting missions.
This pool game from Archer Maclean will see players competing in a league on a South Pacific island.
Hitman: Contracts delivers some time-tested and sometimes highly entertaining stealth action, which any fan of the genre might as well check out.
Far Cry isn't just a stunning technical accomplishment. It's quite possibly the best single-player first-person shooter experience for the PC since Half-Life.
No other multiplayer-focused action game has this much to offer.
After a hiatus in 2003, EA's Cricket 2004 resumes the franchise with more than 50 licensed teams from around the world, 1200 players, and 75 modeled stadiums.
There aren't any PC rally racing games that are better than Colin McRae Rally 04--and there aren't many better driving games of any type, for that matter.
Dead Man's Hand isn't a bad use of your $20, and for what it's worth, the PC version of this first-person shooter is substantially better than the previously released Xbox ...
SpellForce's unique combination of role-playing and strategy elements makes it worth a look for fans of either kind of game.
This historical business simulation game will challenge players to build and maintain a railroad in the 19th century.
Sonic Team almost seems to be daring you to try to have fun with the PlayStation 2 version by making it significantly uglier, slower, and generally just rougher around the ...
If you're looking for a management game that won't overwhelm you with details and spreadsheets, School Tycoon should be right up your alley.
Deus Ex: Invisible War can be highly rewarding, as long as you're willing to look past some problems along the way.
Who would have thought that one of the best games you could be playing on the PC was a text-based soccer management simulation?
Legacy of Kain: Defiance has an outstanding premise, but it's ultimately a disappointment.
The story still stands up, but the game that has been wrapped around it simply cannot keep up its end of the bargain.
Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time can be recommended wholeheartedly. It looks fantastic and features responsive controls, some original play mechanics, a good story, and plenty of thrilling adventure.
Railroad Tycoon III is surprisingly easy to learn for a game of its scope, and it has something for anyone with a fondness for trains or making loads of money--which ...
No games on this platform have been released yet!
The real shame of it is there is a fine, fine flight simulator at the core of Aggressor.
While this game may look cute, it is in fact as sophisticated and enjoyable as the very best strategy games out there.
Enough has been improveduponand added to makeFlight Unlimited IIIa worthy successor to a classic series.
Neverwinter Nights is one of those exceedingly rare games that has a lot to offer virtually everyone, even if they aren't already into RPGs.
SimCity 3000 is a stable, attractive, finely balanced game with just enough new features to satisfy veterans of the series.
Despite its amusing setting and visual appeal, SimTheme Park is at heart a business simulation.
The mission design is more consistent than the original's, and some of the missions are among the best in any action game to date.
It's a clumsy port, but what's even more disappointing is that it's a clumsy port of only a middling console game.
Anachronox is a solid addition to the genre and makes up for some rough spots with a welcome sense of humor and a lot of personality.
While the plastic soldier theme might have been better served if it had played up the Toy Story angle a bit more, the end result is fun nonetheless.
While it may not completely wash away the bad taste left by Army Men 3D and Army Men: Sarge's Heroes, Army Men: Air Attack is a fun little mission-based shooter ...
Atomic Bomberman is one of this year's biggest missed opportunities.
Boarder Zone has many good qualities, but you'll find yourself going through all the game has to offer too quickly.
Investigate a mysterious bombing and unravel a deep mystery in this point-and-click adventure.
It's Circle of Blood with new characters, a new storyline, and a new threat to world harmony.
Civilization II is a solid, if not spectacular, game that strategy fans will not want to miss.
There are new weapons, enemies, and levels, but the game engine and basic play are essentially the same.
Tiberian Sun takes few risks, and feels and plays just like the original Command & Conquer.
Kemco transforms a reviled PC game into a highly playable Game Boy Color game.
This limited method of play is similar to first-generation real-time strategy games.
Driver is a game that might be mediocre in its presentation but more than makes up for it in its gameplay and concept.
While some may take away from Dune 2000 a fleeting sense of nostalgia for the classic, most will invariably leave the game disappointed and wondering how a true sequel might ...
It's a third-person squad-based action shooter whose original design concept actually succeeds in adding to the overall quality of the game.
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