Driver is a game that might be mediocre in its presentation but more than makes up for it in its gameplay and concept.
Whether the prerelease infamy and the embarrassment of disclaimers are a result of the current political climate or conscious hyperbole by the Interplay marketing machine, they tend to overshadow what ...
Kingdoms suffers from a long list of problems that collectively prevent it from exceeding its ancestor or from rejuvenating a tired genre.
While this game may look cute, it is in fact as sophisticated and enjoyable as the very best strategy games out there.
The real shame of it is there is a fine, fine flight simulator at the core of Aggressor.
Warzone 2100's highly navigable 3D engine, unique campaign structure, and multiplayer gameplay should please most real-time strategy fans.
Beyond the Call of Duty ends up feeling like a shadow of its former self, being both shorter and more frustrating than the original.
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.
Sid Meier's Alpha Centauri is another one of those games that can make hours pass like minutes.
If you're not adverse to a little lowbrow humor and a lot of violence and mayhem, you'll find plenty of action and still more fun in Carmageddon II.
Gangsters has many interesting features, but they don't come together in the big picture.
Its emphasis on stealth, strategy, and ingenuity, coupled with its strong narrative structure and excellent mission design, adds up to a game that's stylish, serious, rewarding, and unique.
The excellent story, unique puzzles, and addictive swordplay help make Redguard an immensely rich and enjoyable adventure.
Grand Prix Legends will reward you with arguably the most intense racing experience ever seen on a personal computer.
The core elements of 1997's best role-playing game are intact and, in several ways, have been improved.
Despite the small problems, building a thriving city in Caesar III is fun.
While some may take away from Dune 2000 a fleeting sense of nostalgia for the classic, most will invariably leave the game disappointed and wondering how a true sequel might ...
A genuinely original game of tactics, planning, and precision.
Its lack of distinguishing features renders it entirely tedious for real-time veterans, while its difficulty and bland presentation make it the wrong choice for newcomers to the genre.
While the plastic soldier theme might have been better served if it had played up the Toy Story angle a bit more, the end result is fun nonetheless.
Might and Magic VI is a classically designed role-playing game that features both a huge gaming world and lots of attention to detail.
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Put simply, X-COM is a bona fide modern classic, standing proudly alongside Civilization and Populous as a benchmark in the evolution of strategy gaming.
Deus Ex's gameplay features and story elements, as well as the expansiveness of the game's environments and the scope of its setting, add up to a satisfying and unusual experience.
Super Hornet contains none of the extras that make a flight simulation a complete package, even though there's a good flight simulator at its core.
It can be a difficult game, especially at first, but Commandos 2 truly evokes the intensity of World War II that you've probably seen in film or on television.
It's a beautiful, sprawling, and open-ended game that lets you play pretty much however you like as long as you're willing to fill in a few blanks using your imagination.
Take a trip down the rabbit's hole to a wickedly deformed Wonderland in American McGee's Alice.
Renegade makes great use of the source material, yet it's suitable both for C&C fans and for those who enjoy team-based multiplayer competition in general.
1nsane is the only 4x4 racing game to date that truly offers a sense of the freedom--and the chaos--found in real-life off-road racing.
The Art of Magic is an interesting game whose every strength seems to be hurt by a related weakness.
Those players familiar with the original Soul Reaver should have a good idea of what to expect from the sequel and its innovative blend of action and puzzle-solving.
The logical environment-based puzzles in Project Eden represent what may be the best hope for the continuing evolution of adventure games.
Red Alert 2 offers lots of challenges and variety for real-time strategy players of all skill levels, and it'll be particularly fun for fans of previous Command & Conquer games.
Undying has superb graphics, truly impressive sound effects, and fast-paced, enjoyable action sequences. The entire game is very atmospheric, and a lot of fun to play.
It features a blend of stealth, covert surveillance, and high-powered firefights at secret military bases, though the game also has several significant shortcomings.
Even if you like the basic premise and action of the game, a number of very serious flaws quickly sap its entertainment value.
Zeus is a major improvement for Impressions' line of city-building games, and it's a significant advancement for city-building games in general.
It's a testament to Startopia's fundamentally sound design and attractive presentation that you'll enjoy it despite the fact that, at times, it'll make you feel slightly alienated.
The vivid and inviting setting in Desperados can't make up for some substantial gameplay flaws.
It's got some problems and takes some time to get into, but should otherwise appeal to players who've enjoyed previous hack-and-slash action games, or like the idea of them.
SimCoaster dismisses the elegant design of its predecessor, and instead favors the often-overwhelming amount of management found in the original Theme Park.
Though it's worth considering that this game was essentially developed by a group of amateur designers, there are many first-person shooters available that are much more worthwhile.
Without exceptional gameplay or style, Steel Soldiers ends up as a fairly formulaic real-time strategy game.
Aside from a few novelty options, Codename: Outbreak is an uninspired first-person shooter that really doesn't stack up against the glut of similar games currently out on the market.
Far Cry isn't just a stunning technical accomplishment. It's quite possibly the best single-player first-person shooter experience for the PC since Half-Life.
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