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  • Rating:7
    A classic FPS that ages decently. And with the inclusion of Xbox Live support, this will encourage some new fans of it.

    DOOM

    By SegaBeat | Review Date: Feb 06, 2007 | X360

    A classic FPS that ages decently. And with the inclusion of Xbox Live support, this will encourage some new fans of it.

    Gameplay: Ah, good ol' Doom. The game that pioneered the FPS craze in video games. Doom has probably been one of the most ported games of all time, receiving ports on almost every system made in the mid-90's. With the... Read Full Review

    0 of 0 users found the following review helpful
  • Rating:7.3
    The most overrated Sonic game I've played. I tried to love Sonic CD, however something went wrong.

    Sonic the Hedgehog CD

    By SegaBeat | Review Date: Dec 19, 2005 | SCD

    The most overrated Sonic game I've played. I tried to love Sonic CD, however something went wrong.

    Gameplay: Sonic games are well known to be great in 2D, and I agree that many of the 2D Sonic games are very good. Sonic CD is also a pretty good game, but I was expecting a lot more. Sonic CD actually had a bit of st... Read Full Review

    0 of 3 users found the following review helpful
  • Rating:4.3
    Unfortunately, the Sega CD was doomed from the start thanks to weak games like Sewer Shark.

    Sewer Shark

    By SegaBeat | Review Date: Apr 17, 2006 | SCD

    Unfortunately, the Sega CD was doomed from the start thanks to weak games like Sewer Shark.

    Gameplay: The Sega CD was never a big success anywhere in the world. And one of the reasons was the system had some pathetic mediocre games. Sewer Shark is one of those pathetic games. Your missions are basically taki... Read Full Review

    1 of 3 users found the following review helpful
  • Rating:7.7
    Those who don't mind experiencing the Ruby/Sapphire RPG again will not be dissapointed what they see here.

    Pocket Monsters Emerald

    By SegaBeat | Review Date: Apr 23, 2006 | GBA

    Those who don't mind experiencing the Ruby/Sapphire RPG again will not be dissapointed what they see here.

    Gameplay: Like Game Freak typically did with other Pokemon RPG's, they released a version that somewhat combines everything from the previous RPG, but also add a couple exclusive extras to keep things interesting agai... Read Full Review

    0 of 0 users found the following review helpful
  • Rating:8
    While the graphics are beautiful, DOA 3 overall isn't a dramatic improvement over the previous games.

    Dead or Alive 3 (Classics)

    By SegaBeat | Review Date: Dec 06, 2005 | XBOX

    While the graphics are beautiful, DOA 3 overall isn't a dramatic improvement over the previous games.

    Gameplay: Released in 2001 on the launch date for the Xbox, Dead or Alive 3 was both a fantastic game and a limited game as well. Fans of the series were a little disappointed to find out that the overall gameplay and... Read Full Review

    0 of 0 users found the following review helpful
  • Rating:7.8
    There are better RPG's out there, but Albert Odyssey is one experience you won't forget. It's definitly worth trying.

    Albert Odyssey: Legend of Eldean

    By SegaBeat | Review Date: Dec 04, 2005 | SAT

    There are better RPG's out there, but Albert Odyssey is one experience you won't forget. It's definitly worth trying.

    Gameplay: Released in 1997 for the Sega Saturn, (1996 in Japan) Albert Odyssey is a 2D RPG and has an old school feel. You begin the game with an opening cutscene where an old man (but pretty annoying) tells you the p... Read Full Review

    1 of 1 users found the following review helpful
  • Rating:7.9
    Sim fans that never played the PC version would do well to try this out.

    The Sims 2

    By SegaBeat | Review Date: Nov 30, 2005 | XBOX

    Sim fans that never played the PC version would do well to try this out.

    Gameplay: After doing many The Sims expansion packs, Maxis finally makes a sequel to the PC game from 2000. The Sims 2 is supposed to give a new twist in the series by adding brand-new features, as well as more option... Read Full Review

    0 of 0 users found the following review helpful
  • Rating:8.6
    As a launch title, Halo shows the whole world what the Xbox is about. And that is to enjoy great titles like these.

    Halo (Xbox Collection)

    By SegaBeat | Review Date: Apr 08, 2006 | XBOX

    As a launch title, Halo shows the whole world what the Xbox is about. And that is to enjoy great titles like these.

    Before Halo came around, the FPS gods were Perfect Dark, 007 GoldenEye, and Half-Life. Calling Halo a FPS god with those titles is an understatement. This game brings a new turn in FPS and does so in an amazing way. S... Read Full Review

    0 of 0 users found the following review helpful
  • Rating:8.4
    Destructive and action-packed elements in a racing game. Seriously, how cool is that? A must-buy for any racing fan.

    Burnout 3: Takedown (Platinum Hits)

    By SegaBeat | Review Date: Apr 04, 2006 | XBOX

    Destructive and action-packed elements in a racing game. Seriously, how cool is that? A must-buy for any racing fan.

    Gameplay: When you first start out Burnout 3: Takedown, you will notice there's a Burnout 3 World Tour option in the Main Menu. Here is where you might spend most of your time. There are a total of 173 events to play ... Read Full Review

    0 of 0 users found the following review helpful
  • Rating:8
    A nice return of an old RPG, but with good extras. A good game for both new and old time Pokemon fans.

    Pokemon FireRed Version

    By SegaBeat | Review Date: Nov 19, 2005 | GBA

    A nice return of an old RPG, but with good extras. A good game for both new and old time Pokemon fans.

    Gameplay: When Pokemon Red and Blue versions were released back in the late 90’s for the Game Boy, it quickly became popular and helped recognize on what Pokemon was all about. Now in 2004, (last year for the date of ... Read Full Review

    0 of 0 users found the following review helpful
  • Rating:7.1
    A very fun, relaxing and cool 2D platformer for children or those that remember the Berenstain Bears books as a child.

    The Berenstain Bears' Camping Adventure

    By SegaBeat | Review Date: Dec 15, 2006 | GEN

    A very fun, relaxing and cool 2D platformer for children or those that remember the Berenstain Bears books as a child.

    Gameplay: The Genesis/Megadrive had quite a lot of games. There were a lot of great licensed games for the system. One of them was an underappreciated game called the Berenstain Bears Camping Adventure, based on the c... Read Full Review

    0 of 0 users found the following review helpful
  • Rating:7.5
    Good Pokemon game if you like battling and enjoy some extras.

    Pokemon Stadium Kin Gin Crystal Version

    By SegaBeat | Review Date: Mar 30, 2006 | N64

    Good Pokemon game if you like battling and enjoy some extras.

    Gameplay: Pokemon was quite a big hit back in the late 90's and in 2000. When Pokemon Red, Blue and Yellow were released back in that time period, people wanted an easier and exciting way to battle with their friends ... Read Full Review

    0 of 0 users found the following review helpful
  • Rating:4.8
    This game should prove once and for all that Sega has no idea how to make a good 3D Sonic title now.

    Sonic the Hedgehog

    By SegaBeat | Review Date: Jan 31, 2007 | X360

    This game should prove once and for all that Sega has no idea how to make a good 3D Sonic title now.

    Gameplay: If you have played Sonic Adventure, then the gameplay format of Sonic the Hedgehog 06 will be very familiar to you. Unfortunately, it's not as good as Sonic Adventure. There are 3 episodes this time aroun... Read Full Review

    3 of 8 users found the following review helpful
  • Rating:6.7
    If you're an open-minded gamer, then Pokemon Dash is worth renting or trying out, despite what others say.

    Pokemon Dash

    By SegaBeat | Review Date: Nov 16, 2005 | DS

    If you're an open-minded gamer, then Pokemon Dash is worth renting or trying out, despite what others say.

    Gameplay: Ambrella, the developers that created Hey You Pikachu and Pokemon Channel, return with a light racing title featuring Pokemon. Though this isn't quite the racing game that everyone was hoping for, it's prett... Read Full Review

    1 of 1 users found the following review helpful
  • Rating:4.8
    A neat idea during its time, but today, Technocop is very lackluster. Recommended only to Hardcore Collectors.

    Techno Cop

    By SegaBeat | Review Date: Dec 03, 2006 | GEN

    A neat idea during its time, but today, Technocop is very lackluster. Recommended only to Hardcore Collectors.

    Gameplay: Technocop was primly an Action game that combined driving elements and walk-n-shoot elements. The idea behind this, at least for an old school game, is very wicked on paper. But does the game hold its candle... Read Full Review

    0 of 0 users found the following review helpful
  • Rating:6.8
    Golden Axe was a very early Genesis game releassed in 1989. Despite its age, this 16-bit game is still pretty unique.

    Golden Axe

    By SegaBeat | Review Date: Mar 22, 2006 | GEN

    Golden Axe was a very early Genesis game releassed in 1989. Despite its age, this 16-bit game is still pretty unique.

    Gameplay: Beat-em-ups were really popular back in the late 80's and early 90's, so there were a lot of games like these made during that time period. Golden Axe was never really a fantastic game, but it was made as a ... Read Full Review

    0 of 1 users found the following review helpful
  • Rating:6.8
    Everyone is entitled to their opinion, and in my opinion, Super Mario 64 DS is a pathetic port of a great N64 game.

    Super Mario 64 DS

    By SegaBeat | Review Date: Nov 06, 2005 | DS

    Everyone is entitled to their opinion, and in my opinion, Super Mario 64 DS is a pathetic port of a great N64 game.

    Gameplay: Instead of introducing a brand new Mario adventure when the Nintendo DS launched, Nintendo instead gives us a rehash of Super Mario 64 but with new extras. Unfortunately, those extras are not enough to make ... Read Full Review

    0 of 3 users found the following review helpful
  • Rating:7.8
    Those desperatly needing a FPS just to play around with, and nothing more, will get their needs in PDZ.

    Perfect Dark Zero

    By SegaBeat | Review Date: Nov 25, 2006 | X360

    Those desperatly needing a FPS just to play around with, and nothing more, will get their needs in PDZ.

    Gameplay: As a prequel, the game differs greatly from the first Perfect Dark releassed for the N64. Not only are characters different, but the characters from the N64 game look and act very different as well. Rareware... Read Full Review

    0 of 0 users found the following review helpful
  • Rating:6.5
    If you're a hardcore fan of beat-em-up games, you might get some enjoyment out of Beat Down.

    Beat Down: Fists of Vengeance

    By SegaBeat | Review Date: Nov 12, 2006 | XBOX

    If you're a hardcore fan of beat-em-up games, you might get some enjoyment out of Beat Down.

    Story: 5 tough members of a mob called the Zanetti Mafia are assigned to meet at a warehouse to confirm a drug deal. However, everyone inside the warehouse was killed. Soon after, the Zenetti Mafia thugs arrived and a... Read Full Review

    0 of 0 users found the following review helpful
  • Rating:8.6
    The only flaw I can think of in this game is the outdatted graphics. Otherwise, Perfect Dark is a great FPS.

    Perfect Dark

    By SegaBeat | Review Date: Apr 12, 2006 | N64

    The only flaw I can think of in this game is the outdatted graphics. Otherwise, Perfect Dark is a great FPS.

    Gameplay: After being successful with 007 GoldenEye in 1997, Rare thought to give it another go in the FPS genere. 3 Years later, Rare gives us Perfect Dark, the best FPS releassed for the N64 and quite possibly one o... Read Full Review

    0 of 4 users found the following review helpful
  • Rating:8.6
    Pretty much the same feel from the first game, but with XBL.

    Halo 2

    By SegaBeat | Review Date: Nov 04, 2006 | XBOX

    Pretty much the same feel from the first game, but with XBL.

    Story: spoilers* So Master Cheif destroyed a Halo planet. However, there are some changes this time. There are multiple wars going on not only with humans and the Covenant, but also with a different alien speices name... Read Full Review

    0 of 0 users found the following review helpful
  • Rating:8.2
    Hardcore FPS fans would be best advised to check out Unreal Championship. However, it definitely has a share of problems

    Unreal Championship (Xbox World Collection)

    By SegaBeat | Review Date: Oct 24, 2005 | XBOX

    Hardcore FPS fans would be best advised to check out Unreal Championship. However, it definitely has a share of problems

    Gameplay: Unreal Championship is actually Unreal Tournament 2003 from the PC. It's actually the 2nd game in the Unreal Series, with the first one being Unreal Tournament. The Unreal series mostly focuses on multiplaye... Read Full Review

    0 of 0 users found the following review helpful
  • Rating:7.4
    Quake only passes as decent in my book. Still, it's better then some of the other FPS games released on the Saturn.

    Quake

    By SegaBeat | Review Date: Dec 17, 2005 | SAT

    Quake only passes as decent in my book. Still, it's better then some of the other FPS games released on the Saturn.

    Gameplay: In late 1997, Sega's ill-fated Saturn system was dying, as fewer games were made, sales decreased, and less 3rd party support. It seemed that ID software was not interested in porting Quake to the Saturn sys... Read Full Review

    3 of 3 users found the following review helpful
  • Rating:8.8
    While Tales of Symphonia may not be revolutionary, it's an addictive game and possibly the best RPG for the Gamecube.<br

    Tales of Symphonia

    By SegaBeat | Review Date: Dec 04, 2005 | GC

    While Tales of Symphonia may not be revolutionary, it's an addictive game and possibly the best RPG for the Gamecube.<br

    Gameplay: Normally, I don't play RPG's much, but I thought to give Tales of Symphonia a try. It's definitely an addictive game to try out for RPG gamers. The story starts out when you play as a character named Lloyd. ... Read Full Review

    0 of 1 users found the following review helpful
  • Rating:6.7
    A Family Guy themed game finally. Does it make it a great game based on a great TV show? Yes and no...

    Family Guy

    By SegaBeat | Review Date: Nov 04, 2006 | XBOX

    A Family Guy themed game finally. Does it make it a great game based on a great TV show? Yes and no...

    Gameplay: Okay, so we finally have a game based on the popular TV Sitcom, Family Guy. This game has good ideas, but they aren't executed perfectly. There are 3 different types of gameplay generes: Platforming, Beat-em... Read Full Review

    0 of 0 users found the following review helpful
  • Rating:7.2
    A neat concept along with fun gameplay. This isn't without flaws, but Sonic Riders is a decent ride to try out.

    Sonic Riders

    By SegaBeat | Review Date: Feb 25, 2006 | XBOX

    A neat concept along with fun gameplay. This isn't without flaws, but Sonic Riders is a decent ride to try out.

    Gameplay: Sonic usually deals with his speed on feet rather then on other stuff. But in Sonic Riders, he and his gang ride on air boards and race through different tracks. The storyline is very thin, but it's there. S... Read Full Review

    3 of 3 users found the following review helpful
  • Rating:7.5
    A decent launch game for the Gamecube, but Nintendo could've given us more.

    Luigi Mansion

    By SegaBeat | Review Date: Aug 08, 2005 | GC

    A decent launch game for the Gamecube, but Nintendo could've given us more.

    Gameplay: Luigi, Mario's brother, has always been in Mario dust and left in the shadows in every Mario game made. But not this time. Luigi finally gets his own game in Luigi's Mansion. While the game is a nice one, it... Read Full Review

    1 of 1 users found the following review helpful
  • Rating:8.5
    Nintendo returns to the Mario Kart Series. MK:DD makes good upgrades that make this a worthy Mario game.

    Mario Kart: Double Dash!!

    By SegaBeat | Review Date: Aug 03, 2005 | GC

    Nintendo returns to the Mario Kart Series. MK:DD makes good upgrades that make this a worthy Mario game.

    Gameplay: Most Nintendo fans cannot deny that Nintendo does a good job on the Mario Kart series. Ever since Super Mario Kart appeared on the SNES, Nintendo has been releasing games based on it for all of Nintendo's sy... Read Full Review

    0 of 0 users found the following review helpful
  • Rating:7.4
    I'm not much of a Mario Party gamer, but I found this one pretty addictive. Though it's fun only once in a while...

    Mario Party 4

    By SegaBeat | Review Date: Jul 22, 2005 | GC

    I'm not much of a Mario Party gamer, but I found this one pretty addictive. Though it's fun only once in a while...

    Gameplay: After gracing the N64 with 3 Mario Party games, Hudson decided to grace the series on the Gamecube as well. Mario Party 4 is the first Mario Party on the GC, and it reproduces the series quite nicely. Like a... Read Full Review

    0 of 0 users found the following review helpful
  • Rating:7.6
    A decent one-time play RPG for the GBA. Game elements in Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga are mixed between good, and okay.

    Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga

    By SegaBeat | Review Date: Jul 15, 2005 | GBA

    A decent one-time play RPG for the GBA. Game elements in Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga are mixed between good, and okay.

    Gameplay: Nintendo treats us gamers with another Mario-themed RPG after people saw how great and amazing previous Mario RPG's, like Super Mario RPG for the SNES and Paper Mario for the N64, were and how it would be a ... Read Full Review

    0 of 2 users found the following review helpful
  • Rating:8.3
    6 classic great Genesis games in one cart. What more could you ask for?

    6-Pak

    By SegaBeat | Review Date: Jul 13, 2005 | GEN

    6 classic great Genesis games in one cart. What more could you ask for?

    Gameplay: Originally released as an included cart if you bought a Genesis near the end of the systems' life cycle in 1995 and 1996, 6-Pak contains 6 Genesis games that are considered great classics. The games are Soni... Read Full Review

    3 of 4 users found the following review helpful
  • Rating:8.6
    Probably Mario's best 3D game. Such good memories I had with this game.

    Super Mario 64

    By SegaBeat | Review Date: Jul 06, 2005 | N64

    Probably Mario's best 3D game. Such good memories I had with this game.

    Gameplay: As a Platformer, you can expect a lot of tricks and moves done here. This was Mario's first blast into 3D, and Nintendo has done a great job at it. Back when Super Mario 64 was released in 1996, not many gam... Read Full Review

    0 of 2 users found the following review helpful
  • Rating:7.5
    A decent Light-Gun game to own for your Saturn.

    Virtua Cop 2

    By SegaBeat | Review Date: Jul 06, 2005 | SAT

    A decent Light-Gun game to own for your Saturn.

    Gameplay: If you like those Light-Gun games that were popular in the arcades during the 90's, then Virtua Cop 2 brings back some of those memories. You play as one of ether 3 cops as you go through Virtua City to stop... Read Full Review

    1 of 1 users found the following review helpful
  • Rating:7.3
    A fun 2D Sonic game for the Game Gear.

    Sonic & Tails

    By SegaBeat | Review Date: Jul 04, 2005 | GG

    A fun 2D Sonic game for the Game Gear.

    Gameplay: The game plays like the classic Sonic games for the Genesis/Megadrive, but doesn't feature as much. You run through 6 zones with ether Sonic or Tails. Each zone has 3 acts. Sonic can go really fast, but Tail... Read Full Review

    0 of 0 users found the following review helpful
  • Rating:7.8
    Same gory action from the first game. Liked the first game? You'll enjoy Bloodrayne 2 if you did.

    BloodRayne 2

    By SegaBeat | Review Date: Oct 18, 2006 | XBOX

    Same gory action from the first game. Liked the first game? You'll enjoy Bloodrayne 2 if you did.

    Story: Okay, we last left off when Rayne, a sexy female dampyr who's half human and half vampire, discovered that the Brimstone Society found out about her father in 1939...but something went wrong and lost him. Prese... Read Full Review

    0 of 0 users found the following review helpful
  • Rating:8.8
    The SNES classic is now on GBA. Though the transfer from SNES to GBA isn't perfect, Super Mario World is still worthy.

    Super Mario World: Super Mario Advance 2

    By SegaBeat | Review Date: Jun 30, 2005 | GBA

    The SNES classic is now on GBA. Though the transfer from SNES to GBA isn't perfect, Super Mario World is still worthy.

    Gameplay: Every once in a while, Nintendo tries to release a great Mario platformer for gamers out there to enjoy for years to come. Super Mario World is one of those games. With many kinds of introductions of moves a... Read Full Review

    1 of 1 users found the following review helpful
  • Rating:8.6
    Possibly one of the best FPS games of all time. With it's almost non-stop fun and great game modes, Unreal is worthy.

    Unreal Tournament

    By SegaBeat | Review Date: Nov 01, 2005 | DC

    Possibly one of the best FPS games of all time. With it's almost non-stop fun and great game modes, Unreal is worthy.

    Gameplay: Your typical First Person Shooter game. (FPS) You run around in multiple arenas to kill all of your enemies (AKA, Bots) as best as possible. There is a decent variety of weapons to use. Most of them are pre... Read Full Review

    0 of 1 users found the following review helpful
  • Rating:7.8
    A very unique video game with lots of action and lots of gore. If you love action games, this is your must-try game.

    BloodRayne

    By SegaBeat | Review Date: May 29, 2005 | XBOX

    A very unique video game with lots of action and lots of gore. If you love action games, this is your must-try game.

    Gameplay: BloodRayne's story features a sexy half-human half-vampire girl named Rayne, that's searching for her father. But most of the time, she's doing missions, such as stopping the Nazis, which is a German organiz... Read Full Review

    0 of 0 users found the following review helpful
  • Rating:8.2
    SMS features cool platforming elements, but the game is more challenging and not as a classic like Super Mario 64 was.

    Super Mario Sunshine

    By SegaBeat | Review Date: May 24, 2005 | GC

    SMS features cool platforming elements, but the game is more challenging and not as a classic like Super Mario 64 was.

    Gameplay: After 6 long years, Nintendo finally gives us a new Mario platformer after they gave us countless spin-offs such as Mario Tennis, Mario Golf and Mario Party. The game is a sequel to Super Mario 64, but in a ... Read Full Review

    0 of 0 users found the following review helpful