There's a lot of entertainment to be found in this game, but you'll need to wade through a lot of problems to get to it.
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.
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Tomb Raider is simply a smart game, bursting with great touches.
It doesn't have the globe-spanning sweep of Microsoft Flight Simulator, but it renders its own little corner of the world with admirable fidelity.
If you didn't care for Tomb Raider's third-person perspective and camera angles then Deathtrap Dungeon will probably leave you cold.
Might and Magic VI is a classically designed role-playing game that features both a huge gaming world and lots of attention to detail.
Grand Prix Legends will reward you with arguably the most intense racing experience ever seen on a personal computer.
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.
Messiah is relatively short, and the memorable set pieces are interrupted by too many uninspired jumping puzzles.
Need for Speed III is one of the best times I have had playing a racing game.
A genuinely original game of tactics, planning, and precision.
Despite the small problems, building a thriving city in Caesar III is fun.
The core elements of 1997's best role-playing game are intact and, in several ways, have been improved.
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.
Gangsters has many interesting features, but they don't come together in the big picture.
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.
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.
Warzone 2100's highly navigable 3D engine, unique campaign structure, and multiplayer gameplay should please most real-time strategy fans.
Sid Meier's Alpha Centauri is another one of those games that can make hours pass like minutes.
Beyond the Call of Duty ends up feeling like a shadow of its former self, being both shorter and more frustrating than the original.
Crystal Dynamics' long-awaited sequel to Blood Omen: Legacy of Kain is a far different animal from its predecessor.
Although Revenant is also a great-looking game that's fun to play, it constantly threatens to break apart at the seams.
Homeworld is both an excellent game and one that may well reshape the entire real-time strategy genre.
Kingdoms suffers from a long list of problems that collectively prevent it from exceeding its ancestor or from rejuvenating a tired genre.
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