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Crash Bandicoot: The Wrath of Cortex Review

For better or worse, The Wrath of Cortex is no different from previous Crash Bandicoot games.

7.8

Thunderstrike: Operation Phoenix Review

Players looking for a detailed flight simulation will enjoy Thunderstrike's tactical gameplay, but fans of visceral action will find its strike-and-hide gameplay requirements a bit too rigid.

7.2

Formula One 2001 Review

It's not the most visually astounding game, but it finds middle ground between being a rigid sim and a strap-in-and-stomp-it arcade racer.

6.7

NHL Hitz 2002 Review

Hockey fans might want to pick up NHL Hitz 2002 if they're looking for something different, but for everyone else, a weekend rental should suffice.

8.9

NHL 2002 Review

NHL 2002 is the deepest, most realistic 3D NHL game on the market.

7.7

World Series Baseball 2K2 Review

Despite its frustratingly flawed gameplay, World Series Baseball 2K2 is the Dreamcast's best baseball game.

4.9

Rune: Viking Warlord Review

Rune: Viking Warlord proves that a solid concept is nothing without strong execution and that exorbitant amounts of carnage will never mask a game's faults.

6.2

Stupid Invaders Review

Despite its impressive graphics and excellent voice acting, the simplistic and monotonous nature of Stupid Invaders' gameplay manages to drag down an otherwise entertaining experience.

4.4

Army Men Advance Review

Kids will likely enjoy its simplicity but will find it difficult to complete several of the game's goals due to the irritating hit detection and cramped areas.

8.1

F-Zero: Maximum Velocity Review

While not revolutionary in any regard, F-Zero: Maximum Velocity is a challenging yet addictive racer with speed to spare.

8.1

Dark Cloud Review

Dark Cloud successfully blends adventure, RPG, simulation, and strategy elements into one incredibly addictive game.

7.6

Cool Boarders 2001 Review

For those who think SSX is too simplified and that ESPN X-Games Snowboarding is too difficult, Cool Boarders 2001 is a perfect compromise.

3.8

Bad

ESPN National Hockey Night Review

National Hockey Night's graphics are solid, but its no-frills gameplay modes and abysmal control leech the fun from the game, leaving a superficial shell behind.

6.3

Disney's Aladdin in Nasira's Revenge Review

There are flashes of Disney's magic in several aspects of Nasira's Revenge, but it isn't enough to overcome the game's technical shortcomings.

7.2

WinBack: Covert Operations Review

For those who are new to WinBack, it will be a nice, stealthy diversion until Metal Gear Solid 2 is released later this year.

7.4

Zone of the Enders Review

While it has its moments, Zone of the Enders will ultimately be remembered more for its packed-in demo of Metal Gear Solid 2 than its own accomplishments as a video ...

5.5

Mediocre

Army Men: Sarge's Heroes 2 Review

Those who've found previous versions of the series to be underwhelming won't have their opinions changed by this latest installment.

7.2

4x4 Evolution Review

Those looking for the Gran Turismo of off-road racing will find a lot to like in 4x4 Evolution, but casual racing game fans should look elsewhere.

9.3

Superb

Conker's Bad Fur Day Review

The premise of the game is gimmicky, but after its sordid skin is peeled away, a true gem of a 3D platformer is revealed.

6.3

NBA Hoopz Review

While still fun in head-to-head situations, the few added features can't mask the fact that NBA Hoopz is basically the same exact game as last year's NBA Showtime.

6.9

NBA Hoopz Review

NBA Hoopz for the Dreamcast is the same old song and dance that Midway has been perpetuating for years now.

5.1

Mediocre

NHL FaceOff 2001 Review

NHL FaceOff 2001 follows in the dubious footsteps of NFL GameDay and stands as a poster child for uninspired next-generation game development.

7.7

Metropolis Street Racer Review

Metropolis Street Racer is a beautiful racer with accurate physics and tight control, but the kudos system makes it far more challenging than it needs to be.

7.1

Aqua Aqua Review

Aqua Aqua for the PlayStation 2, the sequel to the critically acclaimed Wetrix for the Nintendo 64, is basically the same game released three years later, but it still represents ...

7

Looney Tunes Space Race Review

Looney Tunes Space Race massages the retinas quite well, but the cheap AI and random power-ups place an unwanted emphasis on luck instead of skill.

9.6

Superb

Banjo-Tooie Review

The challenging breadth of the adventure, the richly detailed graphics, varied gameplay, killer sound, and multiplayer mode all fuse into one amazingly fun experience.

7.5

Mickey's Speedway USA Review

With 20 tracks, four battle arenas, and a plenitude of hidden characters and cheats to unlock, Mickey's Speedway USA has enough substance to keep even the most dedicated kart racing ...

6.7

The World Is Not Enough Review

TWINE is not GoldenEye for the PlayStation, but if you're tired of playing through Medal of Honor or Metal Gear Solid, it provides temporary relief for your stealth shooting addiction.

3.7

Bad

McGrath vs. Pastrana Freestyle Motocross Review

McGrath vs. Pastrana Freestyle Motocross is the primary candidate for an award no video game wants to win, the uninspired game of the year award.

8.1

4x4 Evolution Review

While it's not the Dreamcast's best racer, 4x4 Evolution offers an adequate challenge, rewarding gameplay, and the ability to build your own truck and take it online for some action.

3.7

Bad

Cool Boarders 2001 Review

From both a technical and aesthetic standpoint, Cool Boarders 2001 is like a winter without snow - a drag.

8

NHL 2001 Review

It's obvious that EA's intent was to stun players with NHL 2001's graphics, and it has succeeded.

6.7

NBA ShootOut 2001 Review

989 has opted to take the easy road this time around, and the result is a basketball game that remains virtually unchanged from last year's version.

7.4

The World is not Enough Review

The World Is Not Enough provides an engaging experience but fails to match the gameplay finesse of GoldenEye.

8.9

NBA Live 2001 Review

NBA Live 2001 follows the fine tradition established by previous versions while adding just about every conceivable gameplay option.

4.3

Galaga: Destination Earth Review

Of all the old-school to 3D remakes, Galaga: Destination Earth may be the most uninspired.

6.3

Looney Tunes Racing Review

While a solid offering that represents its respective license quite well, Looney Tunes Racing isn't the genre-busting piece of software that a last-generation game is supposed to be.

4.9

Breakout Review

If you still don't have your Atari 2600 lying around and you miss this sort of simplistic fun, Breakout may be worth a rental.

8.6