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.
In this virtual life game players communicate with a female robot via a microphone, and while the robot starts out with virtually no intellect, it can develop dramatically with the ...
The fiercely challenging space shooter comes to Xbox LIVE Arcade.
This mixed martial arts game has 100 fighters and a total of 500 moves that can be customized and edited.
Tao Feng looks and sounds just fine, but it doesn't have a strong enough fighting system to make it a viable option for fans of the genre.
Microsoft's Xbox Exhibition Volume 2 demo disk features nine playable demos, intense music, and new videos from G4.
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.
Kung Fu Chaos probably won't keep you occupied for long, especially if you're not playing it with a rowdy group of friends.
Dead or Alive Xtreme Beach Volleyball is a graphical showcase that makes for a pretty uneventful game.
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.
Nightcaster II is a big step backward for the series in just about every respect.
With a $200 price tag and an occasionally punishing approach, Steel Battalion was clearly designed to scare off all but the most hard-core game players.
Asheron's Call 2 is a highly streamlined, highly accessible online RPG. Yet the world of Dereth seems bare for a number of reasons.
If you're going to buy one game with your Xbox Live starter kit, MechAssault is the one to get.
While it offers some impressive production values, it ultimately seems shallow and incomplete, and it won't hold any fighting game player's attention for long.
Mercenaries is the perfect stand-alone sequel: improved enough for hard-core players, yet accessible enough for novices.
Featuring lots of interesting, inventive design decisions, plenty of fun-to-use units, and tons of variety, Age of Mythology is the last real-time strategy game you'll need for a long time.
The extra options, especially the franchise mode, succeed in giving Inside Drive 2003 the longevity that Inside Drive 2002 lacked, and the refinements to the gameplay make it more entertaining.
Despite the game's flaws, it's still as addictive as ever, and you'll find yourself playing it for hours on end.
IMPORT: It's a polished game that serves as a showcase for the DC and the evolution of the RPG genre, and fans should definitely find a way to play it.
Fable Legends will take place in an "online world" and feature integration with SmartGlass.
Scalebound is an action-packed game that lets you battle alongside fearsome dragons.
If you already own an Xbox, don't bother picking up the game, and if you're considering buying an Xbox, don't judge the console by this game.
While Amped: Freestyle Snowboarding is visually impressive and loaded with options, its technical merits are drastically undermined by its shoddy gameplay.
The casual football fan who wants a great-looking and solid-playing football game may not notice some of the AI quirks and high passing percentages in NFL Fever 2002.
There are other, more-engaging multiplayer experiences to be had with the Xbox, but at this point, none have the pick-up-and-play appeal of Fuzion Frenzy.
Anyone who considers themselves a car fan should seriously consider adding Project Gotham Racing to their library of Xbox games.
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.
Zoo Tycoon is a mostly enjoyable strategy game that's suitable for all ages, and it's a game that parents can play with their children.
Manhattan Project is occasionally frustrating, but when it's good, it's very, very good.
Once you get past its graphics--and you will--you'll find that Dead or Alive 3 doesn't offer much of anything that hasn't been done in other 3D fighting games.
Once you climb The Crusaders' steep learning curve and experience the wild frenzy of its massive battles, all the game's complexity pays off in spades.
The lack of online play really hurts the game.
Outlaw Golf is an odd game because it has a theme that seems to appeal to a certain audience, yet the gameplay isn't really for that crowd.
Joanna Dark is back in the Perfect Dark prequel, Perfect Dark Zero. When a routine mission uncovers a global conspiracy, it's up to you to get to the bottom of ...
Kameo: Elements of Power sets you off on a journey rife with intense combat and exploration. As Kameo, you must capture, harness, and unleash a host of monsters to rescue ...
Though not without drawbacks, Bloodwake is an entertaining game that could be a good start to a new series.
Fable is an imaginative game that's got enough remarkable, unique moments in it to make it shine.
On paper, UGA's "music shooter" may sound a little dull, but it's one of those games that simply must be seen--and in this case, heard--to be fully understood.
Players itching for more mech combat might as well get Black Knight, if not because it's a good add-on to a great game, then because there's no alternative.
If games such as Silent Hill and Resident Evil interest you, this should be right up your alley.
The game's cutesy hook might be enough for the young ones, but anyone with a modicum of gaming experience will probably find Sneakers to be boring and tedious.
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