This expansion adds four new real-world golf courses, two new pros, and more than 300 new objects to Links 2001 and Links Championship Edition.
While Amped: Freestyle Snowboarding is visually impressive and loaded with options, its technical merits are drastically undermined by its shoddy gameplay.
Not only is this easily the best of the Xbox launch games, but it's easily one of the best shooters ever, on any platform.
Oddworld: Munch's Oddysee is a very smart game with great puzzles, yet there's not enough variety in those puzzles to keep it completely entertaining throughout.
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.
Anyone who considers themselves a car fan should seriously consider adding Project Gotham Racing to their library of Xbox games.
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.
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.
The lack of online play really hurts the game.
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.
Whether you're a nervous tenderfoot or hardened devotee of desktop flying, this is the Flight Simulator you've been waiting for.
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.
Links Championship Edition includes Links 2001 and Links 2001 Expansion Pack.
Those looking for a visually impressive, enjoyable real-time strategy game set in the BattleTech universe should find that MechCommander 2 fits that description well.
Train Simulator will be a joy for anyone with even a passing interest in trains.
Although the graphics and sound that represent them are unlikely to impress anyone, the games themselves are every bit as enjoyable as many of them have been for centuries.
It's a fantastic introduction to the MechWarrior series for those who haven't yet discovered it, and should have enough depth to keep veterans involved for a long time.
The challenging breadth of the adventure, the richly detailed graphics, varied gameplay, killer sound, and multiplayer mode all fuse into one amazingly fun experience.
If you've never experienced Counter-Strike before, this new version of the classic team-based PC shooter may cause you to wonder what, exactly, all the fuss is about.
Instead of offering a robust gambling simulation that'll help you hone your craft for a trip to a real casino, Microsoft Casino aims to re-create the Las Vegas experience itself.
Age of Empires: Collector's Edition features Age of Empires, Rise of Rome Expansion, Age of Kings, and The Conquerors in one package.
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.
The 1987 classic, Crystal Quest, is back with updated graphics, enhanced special effects, and Dolby sound.
The classic run-and-dig platformer comes to Xbox Live.
Previously known as Warcaster (working title), this project was reborn in 2002 after Tremor merged with New Systems under Microsoft. It was subsequently cancelled.
This add-on includes twenty additional courses for use with Links 2003.
This is a sequel to the Atari classic, Asteroids for your mobile phone.
MotoGP2 for the PC falls short of its potential.
You could say that Flight Simulator 2004 is still a straightforward simulation, but if you have even a passing interest in flying, you'll definitely get your money's worth from it.
The only reasonable justification to add Inside Pitch 2003 to your collection is if you want to play online against live opponents.
If you like the idea of a snowboarding game you can play online, Amped 2 suitably fits the bill.
Even for a first try, NHL Rivals 2004 is a decidedly underwhelming effort.
X-Men Legends is a great action RPG that packs in some strong action with a well-told story.
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