Whatever else may be said about Quake II, one thing is certain: It is the only first-person shooter to render the original Quake entirely obsolete.
Even with all of its pluses, Sub Culture has several flaws that keep it from being the instant classic that it could have been.
It's a leisurely paced, all-encompassing, mentally challenging experience. If you enjoyed Myst, you'll thoroughly enjoy Riven.
It's a fun and mostly unpredictable platform game.
F1 Pole Position will put the hurt on you.
Carmageddon is visceral, violent, vehicular fun.
It's simple to an extreme, but there's at least one amazing moment in each track that will keep your engine revving to the next.
Investigate a mysterious bombing and unravel a deep mystery in this point-and-click adventure.
The Settlers II is one of those brilliant little strategy games that mixes a bit of economics, a bit of combat, and a whole lot of watching cute little men ...
The key to this collection is that each game soars to the top of its respective genre.
While Zork Nemesis may be too graphic and intense for children, adults who loved Myst or Phantasmagoria will find a lot to like about this CD-ROM.
This is not a game whose video segments are mere story props that leave the player behind, but one designed to keep the player actively involved.
Randomly generated campaign missions, realistic settings that have you swearing at your crew, and sounds that place you IN a submarine are the great strengths that set Silent Hunter apart ...
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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