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.
Tribes 2 isn't easy to master, and it won't play well on every gaming PC, but when you're up and running it's a tremendous amount of fun.
Flying Heroes looks superb, but it's definitely not just another first-person shooter.
It's got a great premise and an ambitious design, but the game is mired by its repetitive and often frustrating combat, ill-fated design decisions, and forgettable characters and story.
World Sports Cars features a high level of detail and an accurate physics model to provide a realistic racing simulation of over twelve different vehicles on eight different tracks.
Despite its powerful and extremely attractive 3D graphics engine, Dark Reign 2 ultimately fails to tread much new ground.
Veterans of the first game will also be quick to notice some interface changes and gameplay enhancements. However, Homeworld's beautiful graphics, top-notch sound, and 3D play mechanics remain intact.
Each level becomes an exercise in simply marching your squad around the map and watching your troops gun down any bugs that get in your way.
The game's unique style and epic story, along with its low retail price, make it worth checking out for anyone looking to try something different.
Due to its attention to detail and wide range of features, Combat Flight Simulator 2 has something to offer almost every simulation enthusiast.
If you don't mind another variation on an oft-played theme, Cossacks has more than enough variety to ensure fun empire building and colorful clashes.
Sega GT attempts to capture some of Gran Turismo's formula for the Dreamcast, but it ultimately falls short due to poor control and an unintuitive interface.
Warrior Kings is a very good 3D real-time strategy game that could have been great.
It delivers almost everything a fan of the genre could ask for: immersion, attention to detail, visual appeal, and--above all--truly realistic and intense flight combat.
While the game may not hold up in terms of long-lasting value, those looking for a quick fishing fix without getting dirty will be more than pleased with this offering.
Space Ace is a fully animated arcade classic from legendary animator Don Bluth.
Victorious Boxers is the most technically accurate interpretation of the sport of boxing ever made.
The Adventures of Cookie & Cream from Agetec is a game that deviates from the norm.
Whether you're a nervous tenderfoot or hardened devotee of desktop flying, this is the Flight Simulator you've been waiting for.
Train Simulator will be a joy for anyone with even a passing interest in trains.
This is easily the best driving game currently available for the Xbox, and no Xbox owner should be caught without it.
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