Whether the prerelease infamy and the embarrassment of disclaimers are a result of the current political climate or conscious hyperbole by the Interplay marketing machine, they tend to overshadow what ...
Kingdoms suffers from a long list of problems that collectively prevent it from exceeding its ancestor or from rejuvenating a tired genre.
While this game may look cute, it is in fact as sophisticated and enjoyable as the very best strategy games out there.
The real shame of it is there is a fine, fine flight simulator at the core of Aggressor.
Warzone 2100's highly navigable 3D engine, unique campaign structure, and multiplayer gameplay should please most real-time strategy fans.
Beyond the Call of Duty ends up feeling like a shadow of its former self, being both shorter and more frustrating than the original.
Starsiege brings new life to a genre otherwise devoid of it, even if it doesn't really succeed in elevating robot sims out of their long-term rut.
SimCity 3000 is a stable, attractive, finely balanced game with just enough new features to satisfy veterans of the series.
Sid Meier's Alpha Centauri is another one of those games that can make hours pass like minutes.
If you're not adverse to a little lowbrow humor and a lot of violence and mayhem, you'll find plenty of action and still more fun in Carmageddon II.
Gangsters has many interesting features, but they don't come together in the big picture.
Its emphasis on stealth, strategy, and ingenuity, coupled with its strong narrative structure and excellent mission design, adds up to a game that's stylish, serious, rewarding, and unique.
The excellent story, unique puzzles, and addictive swordplay help make Redguard an immensely rich and enjoyable adventure.
Grand Prix Legends will reward you with arguably the most intense racing experience ever seen on a personal computer.
The core elements of 1997's best role-playing game are intact and, in several ways, have been improved.
Despite the small problems, building a thriving city in Caesar III is fun.
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 ...
A genuinely original game of tactics, planning, and precision.
Its lack of distinguishing features renders it entirely tedious for real-time veterans, while its difficulty and bland presentation make it the wrong choice for newcomers to the genre.
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.
Might and Magic VI is a classically designed role-playing game that features both a huge gaming world and lots of attention to detail.
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Trilobyte's The 7th Guest is set in a haunted mansion. You must investigate the disappearance of the house guests.
Having to jump around from plane to plane gives Eurofighter Typhoon a scattered feel in which you're fighting timing rather than flying missions.
Featuring 12 games total, Atari Anniversary Edition contains more games than your average retro collection.
Like its predecessors, Thief: Deadly Shadows features a memorable protagonist, a great setting, and some very interesting missions.
Deus Ex: Invisible War can be highly rewarding, as long as you're willing to look past some problems along the way.
In attempting to be all things to all PC motorcycle enthusiasts, Moto Racer 3 isn't quite as enjoyable or as polished as it could have been.
The next game in the Rally Championship series will feature more than 20 different cars, improved physics and damage modeling, and a wide variety of off-road tracks.
Panzer Claws is a decent game, but if you're looking for another Earth 2150, or even an Earth 1942, you won't find it here.
Might and Magic IX is the sort of game that can't please either longtime fans or series newcomers looking to get a role-playing fix.
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 ...
The vehicles work well, they're fun to drive, and they end up overshadowing the game's weapon balancing issues.
Hitman 2 fixes virtually all of the problems of its predecessor and stands tall on its own merits as an outstanding action game.
Spring Break's actual gameplay never strays far from the G-rated management template that everyone's been trying to copy since RollerCoaster Tycoon.
Perhaps IGI 2's biggest problem is that instead of drawing you into a thrilling adventure, it makes you feel like you're just going through the motions in a generic shooter.
Colin McRae Rally 3 isn't necessarily a game that should replace Rallisport Challenge in your collection, but it's definitely one that deserves a space right alongside it.
Play both hunter and hunted in this psycho thriller. Set in New York, Indigo Prophecy gives you the chance to speak, explore, interact, fight, and confront unknown dark forces.
What is otherwise an enjoyable and challenging game is hidden beneath an unintuitive interface, questionable design decisions, compatibility issues, and an overall lack of polish.
Hegemonia's solid, innovative gameplay and technically impressive graphics may seem very appealing to space strategy fans, but it's too bad that the game isn't more accessible and more polished.
Looked at as a free mod, Tactical Ops is an achievement its developers can be proud of, but taken as a retail game, it still needs more work.
Emperor is a fun and satisfying management game, but it is primarily the same fun and satisfying management game as those that have preceded it.
Casino Empire lacks a lot of features that you'd expect from any good management game, though it still manages to be enjoyable at times.
Despite its minor flaws, Raven Shield is still a very impressive addition to the series and a very worthy heir to the Rainbow Six name.
Despite a few shortcomings in its interface and its presentation, Restaurant Empire provides a deep and enjoyable experience for fans of management simulations.
Industry Giant II is ultimately a graphical front end for a clumsy and frustrating spreadsheet.
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