Casino Empire lacks a lot of features that you'd expect from any good management game, though it still manages to be enjoyable at times.
Spring Break's actual gameplay never strays far from the G-rated management template that everyone's been trying to copy since RollerCoaster Tycoon.
Emperor is a fun and satisfying management game, but it is primarily the same fun and satisfying management game as those that have preceded it.
Industry Giant II is ultimately a graphical front end for a clumsy and frustrating spreadsheet.
Quite simply, Mafia is one of the best games of the year.
The suspenseful sneaking gameplay and strong dose of character interaction make Prisoner of War a game that's by all means different from most others out there.
Even if they haven't seen the movie, after playing through this rather lengthy and involving game, survival horror fans will more than likely find that The Thing is one of ...
The vehicles work well, they're fun to drive, and they end up overshadowing the game's weapon balancing issues.
This management strategy game will put you in control of a hotel empire.
Neverwinter Nights is one of those exceedingly rare games that has a lot to offer virtually everyone, even if they aren't already into RPGs.
It's a beautiful, sprawling, and open-ended game that lets you play pretty much however you like as long as you're willing to fill in a few blanks using your imagination.
Looked at as a free mod, Tactical Ops is an achievement its developers can be proud of, but taken as a retail game, it still needs more work.
Might and Magic IX is the sort of game that can't please either longtime fans or series newcomers looking to get a role-playing fix.
The Heroes formula clearly stands the test of time in Heroes IV and is every bit as enjoyable as it's ever been in previous games.
If you don't care about the single-player game, if you have a high-speed Internet connection, and if you can find a good server, then Global Operations is great.
Renegade makes great use of the source material, yet it's suitable both for C&C fans and for those who enjoy team-based multiplayer competition in general.
What is otherwise an enjoyable and challenging game is hidden beneath an unintuitive interface, questionable design decisions, compatibility issues, and an overall lack of polish.
EA put this Cricket game out in European territories only.
In attempting to be all things to all PC motorcycle enthusiasts, Moto Racer 3 isn't quite as enjoyable or as polished as it could have been.
Medal of Honor represents the absolute best that action-packed, event-driven shooters have to offer.
No games on this platform have been released yet!
Tomb Raider is simply a smart game, bursting with great touches.
It doesn't have the globe-spanning sweep of Microsoft Flight Simulator, but it renders its own little corner of the world with admirable fidelity.
If you didn't care for Tomb Raider's third-person perspective and camera angles then Deathtrap Dungeon will probably leave you cold.
Might and Magic VI is a classically designed role-playing game that features both a huge gaming world and lots of attention to detail.
Grand Prix Legends will reward you with arguably the most intense racing experience ever seen on a personal computer.
Its lack of distinguishing features renders it entirely tedious for real-time veterans, while its difficulty and bland presentation make it the wrong choice for newcomers to the genre.
Messiah is relatively short, and the memorable set pieces are interrupted by too many uninspired jumping puzzles.
Need for Speed III is one of the best times I have had playing a racing game.
A genuinely original game of tactics, planning, and precision.
Despite the small problems, building a thriving city in Caesar III is fun.
The core elements of 1997's best role-playing game are intact and, in several ways, have been improved.
Its emphasis on stealth, strategy, and ingenuity, coupled with its strong narrative structure and excellent mission design, adds up to a game that's stylish, serious, rewarding, and unique.
The excellent story, unique puzzles, and addictive swordplay help make Redguard an immensely rich and enjoyable adventure.
Gangsters has many interesting features, but they don't come together in the big picture.
Starsiege brings new life to a genre otherwise devoid of it, even if it doesn't really succeed in elevating robot sims out of their long-term rut.
If you're not adverse to a little lowbrow humor and a lot of violence and mayhem, you'll find plenty of action and still more fun in Carmageddon II.
Warzone 2100's highly navigable 3D engine, unique campaign structure, and multiplayer gameplay should please most real-time strategy fans.
Sid Meier's Alpha Centauri is another one of those games that can make hours pass like minutes.
Beyond the Call of Duty ends up feeling like a shadow of its former self, being both shorter and more frustrating than the original.
Crystal Dynamics' long-awaited sequel to Blood Omen: Legacy of Kain is a far different animal from its predecessor.
Although Revenant is also a great-looking game that's fun to play, it constantly threatens to break apart at the seams.
Homeworld is both an excellent game and one that may well reshape the entire real-time strategy genre.
Kingdoms suffers from a long list of problems that collectively prevent it from exceeding its ancestor or from rejuvenating a tired genre.
Use your keyboard!
Log in to comment
Log in to comment