If puzzles are your thing, and if you haven't played through most of these games before, Hoyle Puzzle Games should keep your gray matter busy and your reflexes sharp.
It proves just how enduring and intriguing some classic strategy and board games can be, though it most probably won't be as satisfying to old hands.
On its own merits, Bomberman MAX 2 is a fun adventure game with a decent collecting aspect and a few fun minigames.
Even with its cheap $30 price tag, only the most die-hard Die Hard fans should pick up this game.
NASCAR Racing 2002 Season proves once again that Papyrus is one of the most faithful and knowledgeable purveyors of racing games on the planet.
Regardless of whether you've played other games like it, you'll find that Empire Earth is massive--more than most real-time strategy games would dare to be.
It's better than the original Aliens vs. Predator, and it's one of the best action games released so far this year.
This game in Legacy Interactive's series that simulates real-life medical emergencies features 35 medical cases.
This city-building compilation includes Zeus: Master of Olympus and Zeus Official Expansion: Poseidon.
The influence of Diablo on Throne of Darkness is clearly evident--but while Throne of Darkness may be similar, you'll find that the Japanese setting isn't its only distinguishing feature.
Like its predecessor, Even More Contraptions is an excellent puzzle game that is sure to please amateur inventors and puzzle game fans alike.
If you're serious about role-playing games, Arcanum is well worth the investment of time, money, and effort.
The bad news is that Blue Shift, the actual game, doesn't amount to much on its own terms. The good news is that the revamped graphics and inclusion of Opposing ...
This exclusive Xbox action game will feature a tongue-in-cheek story reminiscent of 1960s spy films and cartoon-style visuals.
Sierra's popular SWAT franchise is back with more weapons, more combat gear, more bad guys, and a quicker pacing than ever before.
The next action game in the Tribes universe will focus on smaller, faster battles.
Red Baron II has a lot to offer, but its rushed shipment makes for a game that's appealing only to those sim fans willing to deal with quirks and inconsistencies ...
Diablo is the best game to come out in the past year, and you should own a copy. Period.
Allow me to make one crucial point: NASCAR 2 is not a toy.
Unless you're the proud owner of the Three's Company box set, this game will likely get old quick.
Half-Life is the closest thing to a revolutionary step the genre has ever taken.
Quest for Glory V has a few quirks and problems that will try your patience, but series fans will want to play this game to see old friends and follow ...
It promised to combine the captivating gameplay of Heroes of Might & Magic II with the style of Lord of the Realm II and an eye-popping graphics engine. Unfortunately, LOM ...
Grand Prix Legends will reward you with arguably the most intense racing experience ever seen on a personal computer.
If already own a previous game in the series, or you prefer 3D environments and games that test skill rather than chance, you'd be better off taking your bets elsewhere.
Occasionally boring, at times just plain annoying, but generally realistic andcomprehensive, Trophy Rivers is surely a game that only a fisherman could love.
It has several problems that will dampen the experience for all but the most die-hard fans of the series.
The combination of the Leisure Suit Larry franchise and a casino game sounds like a match made in sleaze heaven.
Despite the small problems, building a thriving city in Caesar III is fun.
The Special Edition corrects a number of flaws and adds several new features but somehow ends up being only a tiny bit more appealing than its predecessor.
A vast, sprawling experiment that, while falling short of its goal, is enjoyable and noteworthy nonetheless.
Starsiege brings new life to a genre otherwise devoid of it, even if it doesn't really succeed in elevating robot sims out of their long-term rut.
If Sierra can up the ante in terms of tutorials, game analysis, and openings, the next Power Chess will have the stuff to challenge Chessmaster 5500 for chess supremacy.
Return to Krondor may not be an epic sequel to Betrayal at Krondor, but its excellent graphics and immersive plot make it an enjoyable story-driven game.
The good news is that Pro Pilot '99 is a dramatic improvement over that first release, building on the features of that initial release and filling many of the holes.
Starsiege: Tribes is an ambitious game that successfully delivers a rich and addictive multiplayer gaming experience.
Homeworld is both an excellent game and one that may well reshape the entire real-time strategy genre.
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