A promising game bedeviled by several control problems and nagging design issues.
This is, quite simply, one of the most addictive, entertaining, and approachable jet combat sims I've ever seen.
If you hated the first one, it's likely because of the lack of save points, so you should definitely consider giving this series another try.
Dethkarz follows the futuristic racing formula exactly, without bringing any real personality of its own.
It's hard to fault Blood II for not doing anything new; it sets out to be a traditional shooter and does a good, if not great, job.
Basically, if you love the board game, you're going to want this version. And if you haven't played the board game, buy this instead.
Surprisingly enough, Test Drive Off-Road 2 winds up being a better-playing racing game than Test Drive 5.
Heart of Darkness is the latest platform/puzzle game from the creators of Out of this World and Flashback.
ODT is an effort to capture Tomb Raider-style gameplay in a futuristic setting.
Mission: Impossible's main problems stem from its inconsistency from level to level.
If you're looking for an addictive golfing sim that looks and plays unlike any other, it's definitely worth a look.
What gives Unreal an edge is how these differences, while not always positive, distinguish it from the legions of other 3D shooters.
Capcom is porting this classic PlayStation RPG to the PSP.
Rocky Mountain Trophy Hunter challenges players to track down big game animals such as elk, deer, bear and big horn sheep using a variety of different sporting arms and tools ...
M1 Tank Platoon II is still an extremely well-done and researched simulation, and is almost worthy of the name.
NAM strives to deliver the fun and intensity of a first-person action game and the realism of a simulation - and because of that indecision it ultimately fails on both ...
After ten years, it's nice to see Mega Man branch out.
Play as either Nikita or Section One operative Michael in this fast-paced action game.
In all, what really makes Cycles a good game is the balance of arcade-style gameplay and a lengthy championship mode.
If you're a racing game fan, you really owe it to yourself to give Le Mans a try.
Test Drive: Off-Road 3 suffers from too many issues for it to warrant anything more than a passing glance.
It is up to you to piece together select bits of the meta-intrigue and prevent a murder.
It's an inviting, fast-paced, technical rally game that offers enough replay value and features to satiate any racing audience.
With an arcade mode for casual rally fans, a downright hard-core mode for the true rally fans, and everything in between, V-Rally 2 is the premiere PlayStation rally game.
Even the most hard-core rally fan should be hesitant around this title.
If it weren't for the terrible control scheme, horribly accurate AI, and confusing terrain, this game would still be overly simple.
Worms is an inexpensive game that offers an exciting strategy competition, a lot of laughs, and fantastic replay value.
While Gunship! is nominally a flight simulator, it's really a flight action game.
Majesty is original, fun, and challenging, and it's a winning combination of real-time strategy and role-playing elements.
On the surface, Rally Masters has everything needed to be a first-rate simulation, but you'll find that it can become frustrating on several different levels.
Risk II not only stays faithful to the original gameplay, but it also presents some pleasant new spins on the classic Risk formula.
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.
Duck Dodgers is a decent 3D platformer with a well-used Looney Tunes license.
While Duke's brand of '80s action-movie machismo may seem particularly antiquated, Land of the Babes shows that the hero's endurance hasn't completely run out yet.
Eagle One does have its problems, but in the end, it's not a total loss.
Puzzle gamers looking for a quality weekend rental need look no further than Frogger 2.
At the outset, Polaris SnoCross is an above-average racer that delivers the "extreme" experience, while including an oft-neglected link-play feature.
If you're up for a challenge and enjoy racing games even a little, then you'll find that Driver 2 is an extraordinary game.
Soulbringer's lackluster graphics and poor interface compromise what's otherwise a fairly standard action/role-playing game with an interesting combat system.
The long running Worms series will be spawning another game soon. Oddly enough, the strategy gameplay of previous Worms titles will fall by the wayside and will be replaced with ...
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