The release of this collection of nine Space Invaders games coincides with the 25th anniversary of the original arcade cabinet.
Vegas Tycoon has a lot of good things going for it, though it doesn't quite hit the million-dollar jackpot.
What Starsky & Hutch does best is pay homage to the wonderful clichés of 1970s cop shows.
Empire's latest racer unfortunately does not offer enough excitement for the arcade crowd or nearly enough complexity for simulation hounds.
It's a great novelty, but it's also a real success in terms of gameplay, thanks to outstanding scenario design and an irreverent sense of humor.
Mix music on your PS2, combining 10,000 samples and playing in eight real-world locations.
Delta Ops: Army Special Forces is an awful game that isn't worth your time or money, and that simply shouldn't exist.
Unfortunately, Big Mutha Truckers falls short of successfully achieving its goals and thus never fully reaches its potential.
By combining some of the concepts of Civilization with the general gameplay of Age of Empires, Big Huge Games has created a truly outstanding game.
While it's not the revolutionary title it initially promised to be, Freelancer delivers the exact combination of addictive and accessible gameplay that the genre has needed for a long time.
Though the actual battles in Impossible Creatures aren't all that great, the game's offbeat premise, good looks, enjoyable campaign, and open-ended design make it both distinctive and recommendable.
Unless you can't get enough of GT-style racing, there's really no pressing reason to add Total Immersion Racing to your collection.
Mercenaries is the perfect stand-alone sequel: improved enough for hard-core players, yet accessible enough for novices.
Donald Trump's Real Estate Tycoon challenges you to become a millionaire by buying and selling properties.
Revolution is clearly an experiment in fun gone monstrously wrong.
This value-priced action game has players assume the role of a bounty hunter charged with locating and killing dangerous fictitious criminals all over the world.
Links 2003 seems to lack flair, but it does have numerous upgrades, superb ball physics, and deep gameplay options.
The console version of Antz Racing will feature five unique worlds and such popular characters as Z, princess Bala, and General Mandible.
If you've played the Crazy Taxi games before and you aren't a big fan, you may want to consider renting Crazy Taxi 3 first.
People without a passion for shooting fake guns at their television sets probably won't find much to like.
Mucky Foot is developing a game based on the upcoming MGM martial arts movie.
This '70s-TV-show-inspired action sequel will let you pursue villains on foot as well as from behind a steering wheel.
It responds just as you would expect it to respond and puts on a pretty good act. But it is an act.
Those thirsting for an amazing old school shooting experience can relax - your game has arrived.
More of a fishing game than a fishing simulator, Get Bass is a cool, if temporary, way to spend your time.
Sega Touring Car Championship is a mixed bag.
Sheep offers a lot of bang for your puzzle-game buck.
If you're looking for a good, solid hockey simulation, pass on this one.
Sonic breaks out into an isometric "3D" view in this adventure, once again trying to thwart Dr. Eggman and free small animals from robotic cages.
Within the first hour of playing I had finished the game.
The squad-based combat genre that had quickly moved far beyond Spec Ops is now even farther ahead of its sequel.
Even though it's not quite up to prevailing standards, Speedball 2100 still packs quite a bit of wallop.
Stars! may not be the best-looking game in town, but strong gameplay and designmake it a sure winner.
If you don't like the concept of the mouse swing, chances are The Golf Pro won't change your opinion.
The Longest Journey is one of the best adventure games in years.
Sega and the AM2 team have delivered an incredible sequel that takes the concept to a whole new level.
Straight from the arcades, Virtua Fighter 2 comes to the Sega Genesis with its distinct brand of 3D fighting.
Tennis fans should be in heaven after playing Virtua Tennis.
War Along the Mohawk consists of a lot of good and ambitious ideas thrown into a melting pot and mixed haphazardly.
There is really nothing that sets it above some of the other, more established, PC soccer offerings.
Spin Jam is decidedly unique, and it may make a good purchase for puzzle fans looking for something fresh.
The Typing of the Dead certainly looks dated, but it's also surprisingly fun.
Just when it seemed as if first-person shooters had run out of ideas, along comes No One Lives Forever to reinvigorate the genre.
Its polished interface, accessible gameplay, and exceptional graphics make Dungeon Siege a first-rate action RPG.
Enemy Engaged sets a higher standard for how immersive a flight sim can be, while it also avoids getting mired down in the technical minutiae of combat aviation.
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