Its gameplay is diverse yet solid, and it all combines to form a game that will keep you interested for quite some time.
Killer Loop has enough differences to give it its own identity, ruining perfectly good lines such as "Wipeout done by a cover band."
Now you'll be able to play with your favorite Playmobil knights on the run.
Speed Devils is an arcade-style racing game along the general lines of Midway's Crusin' series and California Speed... except it doesn't suck.
Grandia is every bit as worthwhile as Final Fantasy VIII, just in different ways.
It is a very good game marred by some very bad design decisions.
If this game is remembered at all, it will be as the game that's not Rayman 2.
All Star Tennis 99's good-natured quirkiness is something of an afterthought to its middle-of-the-road gameplay.
Though Rogue Spear is in many ways a much better game than its similar predecessor, it too is not without a laundry list of problems.
It has two tragic flaws, and these problems are so overwhelming that the good parts seem wasted.
There's no question that Seven Kingdoms II is a richer, more fully realized game.
Jade Cocoon is easily one of the best-looking games of the year.
Driver is a game that might be mediocre in its presentation but more than makes up for it in its gameplay and concept.
The game's best features are all but lost behind a poorly designed interface, insidious crash bugs, and a handful of design flaws.
Casual Rayman fans will want to pass on this collection, while die-hards and aspiring level designers will have a good time.
Don't buy an F-1 title before first taking this game out for a spin.
Where the game deviates from the norm, and succeeds beyond expectations, is in its rendering of three distinct viewpoints and its effective re-creation of the film series' unrelieved sense of ...
Although its driving mechanics aren't terribly sophisticated, it can be a lot of fun because it affords you that very freedom that all driving games should but rarely deliver.
A few screamed expletives and chucked controllers later, you are rewarded with the sight of Hello Kitty Angel, and honestly, what more could you possibly want?
EverQuest is the best game in its class. At the same time, it is loaded with problems.
The Settlers - Kingdoms of Anteria is the first game of the series with a unique combination of persistent city building and real time strategy action. Players build up a prosperous economy ...
There is no other contemporary jet sim as complete, polished, and faithful to its subject matter as Flanker 2.5.
There are plenty of bubbly Hooters waitresses, but not much in terms of gameplay.
Monster Jam the puts you in control of a pint-sized representation of a monster truck and throws you into vehicular combat.
By combining some of the concepts of Civilization with the general gameplay of Age of Empires, Big Huge Games has created a truly outstanding game.
If you're a longtime flight sim fan and are eager for another visit to the western front, Combat Flight Simulator 3 is a reasonable choice.
Links 2003 seems to lack flair, but it does have numerous upgrades, superb ball physics, and deep gameplay options.
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.
The single-player and multiplayer portions of Rainbow Six 3 combine to make this a great game that's easily recommended to Xbox owners looking for a realistic shooter.
Rayman 3 re-creates much of the same lighthearted whimsy that made Rayman 2 so incredibly enjoyable, while differentiating the action enough for the game to stand up on its own.
This compilation includes all three games in the popular Myst adventure game series.
XIII has a unique and potentially interesting premise, but the game doesn't really differentiate itself from the wide array of other first-person shooters on the market.
This game is based on the popular TV series V.I.P. starring Pamela Anderson.
Warlords IV is a highly streamlined sequel that shifts the series' focus away from management and diplomacy to surprisingly fast-paced combat.
Deathrow's graphic violence and excessive swearing mean it's not exactly the game to get your kid brother, but most Xbox owners should find in it a highly gratifying experience.
This game contains 13 different board-game-style modes inspired by the sci-fi film E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial.
In this game, players assume the role of E.T. as he tries to return to his spaceship.
While it's clear that The Sum of All Fears was rushed for the movie's release, it's a surprisingly solid game.
One of the most popular, most successful, and best-looking games for Microsoft's Xbox is now on the PS2, and in certain ways it's better than the original.
EverQuest II can be a fun and addictive online role-playing experience that has a lot to offer new and experienced players alike.
Mega Man Battle Network 2 retains the spirit of the Mega Man series and polishes the innovative gem that was the previous game even further.
Power Play Sports Trivia is about as no-frills as a PlayStation game can get these days.
While the game feels pretty short, its interesting premise and impressive presentation pick up the slack and make Beyond Good & Evil a game well worth playing.
Forgotten Battles doesn't make the sort of huge impact that the original game did, but it's generally a very worthy successor.
Not even time can stand in the way of Tork. This cave boy must travel through time to find those responsible for kidnapping his father and destroying his village.
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