Tiberian Sun takes few risks, and feels and plays just like the original Command & Conquer.
While EX2 Plus adds a few features and some new characters to the mix, it doesn't really have the overall flair that made the first game stand out.
It improves in almost every conceivable way on its predecessors and reestablishes the series as the premier example of the play style it single-handedly pioneered.
The game features an excellent and robust spell system, but gameplay itself is chaotic, messy, and simple to a fault.
Since Bomberman has long been known to play with fire and explosives, it was really just a matter of time before he added the track to his long list of ...
Gigawing began as a CPS2 arcade game, and the difficulty that stems from these arcade roots is apparent - this game is impossible.
The game's graphical prowess and arcade-perfect gameplay combined with its cache of bonus modes makes Street Fighter Alpha 3 the latest standard for 2D excellence on the PlayStation.
A severe lack of technological upgrades and cookie-cutter character design make this a tough game to recommend.
Bloody Roar 2 is a marginal improvement that still suffers from second-best status due to the exclusion of integral gameplay elements that should never have been messed with.
Baldur's Gate largely manages to meet, and even surpass, gamers' high expectations for this ambitious game.
It's easily the best fighter Capcom has put out in years.
Consider it a history lesson.
These fighters are a mix of the usual Ken/Ryu/Zangief ilk, with a little Samurai Shodown thrown in for good measure.
It's a great game that's a blast to play and comes highly recommended.
Heart of Darkness is the latest platform/puzzle game from the creators of Out of this World and Flashback.
It's deftly avoided the pitfalls that await most platformers making the jump from 2D to 3D by creating an action-RPG instead.
While some may take away from Dune 2000 a fleeting sense of nostalgia for the classic, most will invariably leave the game disappointed and wondering how a true sequel might ...
The game could have been better adapted for the console set, perhaps even by adding in a few basic search-and-destroy missions in the start.
While the plastic soldier theme might have been better served if it had played up the Toy Story angle a bit more, the end result is fun nonetheless.
This Paradox-developed fighter was originally scheduled to be published by Virgin, but it was eventually canceled.
This space piracy game features both space combat and first-person shooting, and it is built on the Unreal Warfare engine.
Falcone: Into the Maelstrom combines elements of space shooters with those of a first-person shooter
The painfully obvious conclusion is that this game simply does not provide enough variety (or fun) to keep you entertained.
Touting many new features and improved graphics, the box would have us believe the game offers a state-of-the-art gaming experience, however, this is not the case.
This version just seemed dull and boring.
Marvel Super Heroes vs. Street Fighter is all about the tag team mode, and with the overall exclusion of this mode, Marvel Super Heroes vs. Street Fighter is just another ...
While I wouldn't call Marvel vs. Capcom the most balanced fighting game in the world, it makes up for its shortcomings by simply being a whole lot of fun.
Some video games cater to hard-core fanatics of a specific genre.
It's a step towards bringing an 8-bit genre into the 32-bit era.
People expecting the new Wizardry may be disappointed, but adventure gamers will find a lot to like.
All in all, Powerplay '96 is just another average hockey game.
You'd probably be better served by NHL 98 or NHL Breakaway '98.
Are those two fighters really smoking opium in that igloo?
Originality isn't one of Pray For Death's strong points.
The prince is back in a new kind of adventure where cooperation with the mysterious Elika will let you perform actions never before seen on a mobile.
RC is a genre-bending title that's well worth checking out.
Resident Evil is a rare gem that has been able to make the jump from a video game to a computer game nearly flawlessly.
If you can brave its shortcomings, Resident Evil 2 is good, scary fun.
Fans of previous Resident Evil games will like it, but those who have yet to enter the world of survival-horror would do better to start with Resident Evil 2.
This port of the 3DO original includes both the full standard game, as well as the Maps of Death addon.
If you're looking for an easy-to-pick-up fighting game that puts a slightly new spin on the old fighting genre, Rival Schools fits the bill pretty well.
Totally unrealistic physics, generic track design, and a vehicle list devoid of anything but topless roadsters make this a game to be avoided by the casual arcade-racing fan.
It's unfortunate that there are so many failings in Sabre Ace, since the overall package, subject matter, and mission structure are all good.
This game is a must for anyone looking for a diversion from those carnage-fest action games.
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