It comes from the creator of such classics as Star Control and Archon, and many similarities to these games can be drawn.
Core gamely attempts to mix things up by throwing in some wicked physical hazards, cool-looking ninja spells, and simple puzzle elements, but it's not enough to make Ninja more than ...
A genuinely original game of tactics, planning, and precision.
If you're looking for an addictive golfing sim that looks and plays unlike any other, it's definitely worth a look.
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.
If you didn't care for Tomb Raider's third-person perspective and camera angles then Deathtrap Dungeon will probably leave you cold.
The big disappointment in Overseer is its puzzles - a real shame, given the fine plot and good acting.
JSF is mighty fun and points toward a promising future for Innerloop.
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.
Unfortunately, the game starts strong, but becomes an exercise in futility on or around the second level.
This fantasy game unfolds around a richly woven plot, involving an epic struggle between the undead and spirit forces of Dark and the living forces of Light.
Most of Tomb Raider II's improvements are cosmetic.
Never before have technology, playability, and narrative combined as well as in Final Fantasy VII.
There are a few flies in the ointment with Terracide, the biggest being the issue of control.
Eidos creates a virtual version of the card game populated by the weird denizens of Dr. Who.
The next installment in the Fear Effect series is coming to the PlayStation 2.
Io is currently working on a sequal to its critically acclaimed third-person squad-based shooter.
Get On Da Floor is an urban, hip-hop dance game.
Undercover: Dual Motives is a prequel to the PC gam Wintersun, in which players relive the early days of physicist and reluctant spy Dr. John Russell.
Spy-Q will take you on a series of puzzle-solving spy missions.
Inspired by the film and television series, this game follows a 2,000-year-old swordsman as he fights rival immortals in modern-day New York City.
This is a remake of the classic hack-and-slash arcade game, Gauntlet, with voice communications, 40 maps, and a choice of four characters.
Championship Manager 2009 was cancelled, with development rolled over to Championship Manager 2010.
Pandemonium doesn't have what it takes to contend with the latest 3-D action games, like Crash Bandicoot and Tomb Raider.
The first class audio and visuals simply cannot mask the fact that Power F1 contains a fundamental flaw.
Expect to enjoy it immensely for the first week or two, but don't expect to find very much long-term fun.
As a four-player game, it's definitely one of the wildest fighters to come to the Dreamcast.
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.
There's no real reward to playing Survivor, and the Resident Evil universe would be better off without it.
Sudden Strike is just like most any other 2D real-time strategy game, except without the depth introduced by building or resource management.
Sword of the Berserk is the best Final Fight-type game to appear in ages.
Test Drive: Off-Road is an acceptable entry in the suddenly crowded field of off-road racing games.
Although Riddle of Master Lu is a multimedia experience of epic proportions, its troublesome game mechanics keep it from the majesty that it sets out to achieve.
As a total package, Tomb Raider for Game Boy Color delivers a degree of immersion not realized since Tomb Raider 2.
The Lost Artifact is an add-on for Tomb Raider III that includes new adventures for Lara.
The fact that Urban Chaos is an enjoyable third-person action game with no switch flipping, box pushing, or key finding should be reason enough for you to purchase it.
Deus Ex's gameplay features and story elements, as well as the expansiveness of the game's environments and the scope of its setting, add up to a satisfying and unusual experience.
To call it a must-own game is a definite understatement.
While it may be a Mario Kart clone, Magical Racing Tour does put forth a unique effort in two categories: graphics and sound.
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.
Fear Effect 2: Retro Helix is a game that successfully blends the action, survival-horror, and role-playing genres into a single outstanding product.
Sydney 2000 is good enough to compete at the Olympic level as far as video games go - but it'll be hard-pressed to earn anything above a bronze medal.
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.
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