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Serious Sam: The Second Encounter Review

You'll find virtually everything there is to like about action gaming in the stunning sequel to Serious Sam.

8.4

Disciples II: Dark Prophecy Review

The game's unique style and great gameplay, with its distilled strategic and tactical elements, makes for a very enjoyable experience--one that can last you for a very long time.

8

Black & White: Creature Isle Review

Creature Isle will certainly appeal to anyone who enjoyed Black & White in the first place. Surprisingly, though, it's also suitable for some of those who didn't.

8.3

Giants: Citizen Kabuto Review

Give Giants a try, and in short order, you'll find yourself playing one of the PS2's most likable, most offbeat shooters.

8.4

EverQuest: The Shadows of Luclin Review

The Shadows of Luclin is easily the biggest, most significant EverQuest expansion yet, and considering the massive size of the other expansions, that's no small feat.

3.5

Bad

Tetris Worlds Review

If you've ever thought that Tetris' brilliant design might have been an accident, just take a look at the missteps taken in Tetris Worlds and you'll gain a newfound appreciation ...

9.3

Final Fantasy X Review

If you've been waiting for the definitive role-playing game for the PlayStation 2, here it is.

9.2

Max Payne Review

It's an outstanding and original action game that's not just different from all other shooters to date, but also in many ways superior.

8

Max Payne Review

If you can't play this intense, original action game on any platform except the PS2, then that's where you should play it--but only by default.

8

Soul Reaver 2 Review

Those players familiar with the original Soul Reaver should have a good idea of what to expect from the sequel and its innovative blend of action and puzzle-solving.

7.1

Star Trek: Armada II Review

It probably won't completely satisfy those who enjoyed the first Star Trek: Armada, though with that caveat aside, it can still be recommended.

8.1

Capcom vs. SNK 2: Mark of the Millennium Review

The PlayStation 2 doesn't have a lot of good 2D fighting games available for it yet, so Capcom vs. SNK 2 can be easily recommended by default.

Empire Earth Review

Regardless of whether you've played other games like it, you'll find that Empire Earth is massive--more than most real-time strategy games would dare to be.

9.6

Metal Gear Solid 2: Sons of Liberty Review

It boils down to this: You need to play Metal Gear Solid 2.

8.7

Battle Realms Review

Battle Realms has style in spades--everything about it is slick, and it's noteworthy for that reason alone, as well as for many others.

Dead or Alive 3 Review

Once you get past its graphics--and you will--you'll find that Dead or Alive 3 doesn't offer much of anything that hasn't been done in other 3D fighting games.

7.6

MechWarrior 4: Black Knight Review

Players itching for more mech combat might as well get Black Knight, if not because it's a good add-on to a great game, then because there's no alternative.

9

Super Street Fighter II: Turbo Revival Review

Unquestionably, Turbo Revival is a perfect choice for any Game Boy Advance owner looking for some great fighting action on the go.

9.1

Dark Age of Camelot Review

This impressive online role-playing game marks the dawning of a new era in a gaming genre that has steadily gained prominence since Ultima Online made national headlines in 1997.

Guilty Gear X Review

It's a graphically remarkable yet otherwise conventional 2D fighting game that plays well, sounds good, and offers a memorable lineup of cool characters.

8.5

Command & Conquer Yuri's Revenge Review

All its new features combine to make Yuri's Revenge ideal or even downright necessary for anyone who enjoyed Red Alert 2.

Capcom vs. SNK 2 Import Review

IMPORT: It's cut from the same cloth as countless other Capcom fighting games, but it's got more features, more characters, and more depth than a lot of them.

7.1

Throne of Darkness Review

The influence of Diablo on Throne of Darkness is clearly evident--but while Throne of Darkness may be similar, you'll find that the Japanese setting isn't its only distinguishing feature.

8.8

Commandos 2: Men of Courage Review

It can be a difficult game, especially at first, but Commandos 2 truly evokes the intensity of World War II that you've probably seen in film or on television.

Red Faction Review

Red Faction is an accomplished shooter--it deserves a look from fans of the genre, as well as from those who've been impressed with Volition's other achievements.

7.3

Arcanum: Of Steamworks and Magick Obscura Review

If you're serious about role-playing games, Arcanum is well worth the investment of time, money, and effort.

9.2

Max Payne Review

It's an outstanding and original action game that's not just different from all other shooters to date, but also in many ways superior.

8.2

Diablo II: Lord of Destruction Review

Lord of Destruction has a lot of depth that's readily apparent, yet it takes a long time to really see how much is packed into this great expansion.

8.7

Baldur's Gate II: Throne of Bhaal Review

It's filled with high adventure, epic battles, and plenty of surprises, and it's got a good cast, a good story, and more of all the elements that have made the ...

8.1

Escape from Monkey Island Review

The game features plenty of great-looking scenery, memorable characters, and funny dialogue.

7

MTV Music Generator 2 Review

It's not suitable for everyone, and it will require considerable time and effort on your part in order to produce satisfying results.

8.3

Emperor: Battle for Dune Review

In borrowing conventions from earlier games, Westwood managed to make its latest project interesting enough and enjoyable enough to be worthwhile for virtually anyone who's ever liked another game of ...

7.4

ChuChu Rocket Review

It'll take you a little while to get used to the controls, but once you do, you'll find that ChuChu Rocket offers a lot of value and a lot of ...

7.1

Super Dodge Ball Review

Super Dodge Ball does a good job of showcasing the power of the Game Boy Advance--it's fast, colorful, and fun to play.

7

Half-Life: Blue Shift Review

The bad news is that Blue Shift, the actual game, doesn't amount to much on its own terms. The good news is that the revamped graphics and inclusion of Opposing ...

6.6

Fair

Star Trek: Voyager Elite Force Expansion Pack Review

The Elite Force Expansion Pack ultimately lacks the focus of the original game.

6.4

Fair

X-COM: Enforcer Review

On its own terms, Enforcer is a fast-paced and rather fun shooter, though it'll prove too easy for veteran players.

9.3

Black & White Review

No other PC game to date has so effectively combined so many seemingly incompatible elements into one highly polished game.

8.9

Serious Sam: The First Encounter Review

It's a great looking, fun-filled game that has plenty of visceral thrills and absolutely, positively the biggest battles in any shooter to date.

7.2