If any game offers the chance to understand just how impossible the heroic events of war movies would be to accomplish, Commandos 3 is it.
Conflict: Desert Storm II isn't without problems, but it's decidedly improved over last year's game.
Overly linear missions and noninteractive 3D action get in the way of the deep political strategizing of Republic's later levels.
Despite being a rough composite of a half dozen other first-person shooters without much personality of its own, Mace Griffin Bounty Hunter is still pretty good.
For all that The Hulk misses on, the game gets enough of it right to tip the scales in its favor.
Interplay's Lotus Challenge for the PS2 will let you get behind the wheel of over 40 authentic Lotus sports cars.
This soccer management sequel from Sports Interactive is much more than an annual season update, and will be the first in the series to feature a real-time match engine.
Vietcong has a lot of great qualities, so it's unfortunate that some technical issues detract both from its performance and its presentation.
Despite a few shortcomings in its interface and its presentation, Restaurant Empire provides a deep and enjoyable experience for fans of management simulations.
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.
Praetorians is an excellent choice for real-time strategy fans looking for a stiff and satisfying challenge.
Line of Sight is something of a one-trick pony--the game doesn't offer much more than its stealth-based gameplay.
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.
This psychedelic shooter borrows ideas from a number of classic games including Llamatron, Robotron, and Smash TV.
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.
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.
If you're already worn out on the gameplay of other rail-based light-gun games, The House of the Dead III won't draw you in.
Newcomers will likely find RollerCoaster Tycoon 2 enjoyable, but if you were a fan of the original, you'll probably have a hard time believing that you waited so long for ...
Hitman 2 fixes virtually all of the problems of its predecessor and stands tall on its own merits as an outstanding action game.
With games like SOCOM: U.S. Navy SEALs on the market, there's really no room for something as sloppy as Conflict: Desert Storm.
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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.
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 ...
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 ...
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.
Legacy of Kain: Defiance has an outstanding premise, but it's ultimately a disappointment.
Kohan II retains its predecessor's unique gameplay while also making key changes that distinguish it both from the original and from any other real-time strategy games in the intervening years.
No other multiplayer-focused action game has this much to offer.
This is a triumphant remake of a classic strategy game, featuring an intoxicating blend of action, strategy, role-playing, and pure fun.
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.
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.
Hitman: Contracts delivers some time-tested and sometimes highly entertaining stealth action, which any fan of the genre might as well check out.
This historical real-time strategy game pits the ancient Greeks against the mighty Persian empire, and features both 2D and 3D gameplay options.
Serious Sam II is the sequel to the offbeat first-person shooter, Serious Sam. You can explore more than 40 levels of the game, destroying more enemies than you can shake ...
Who would have thought that one of the best games you could be playing on the PC was a text-based soccer management simulation?
This rally game will challenge players to compete on official circuits from all over the world.
This pool game from Archer Maclean will see players competing in a league on a South Pacific island.
This historical business simulation game will challenge players to build and maintain a railroad in the 19th century.
In Transport Giant, you will have the ability to control a massive transportation infrastructure with over 130 different vehicle types.
The PSP version of Colin McRae Rally 2005 features a variety of gameplay modes, wireless network play, and more.
A solidly average game whose few original ideas are compromised by screwy controls, some pacing problems, and a punishing save-game system.
The latest game in this popular soccer management series is the first to be developed by a team other than Sports Interactive.
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.
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