Mediocre packaging and emulation quirks aside, it's hard not to like Final Fantasy Anthology.
Cast all fears aside: the latest Final Fantasy is the greatest game ever to bear the name.
Crystal Dynamics' long-awaited sequel to Blood Omen: Legacy of Kain is a far different animal from its predecessor.
Apparently, there is no stone that Square is willing to leave unturned, because this game is nothing more than a tired rehash of almost everything that's come before it.
Those looking for a great party-game fix should give Rakugaki Showtime a look.
Star Ocean might not be compelling enough to play through twice, but the first time is as engaging as any RPG you're likely to play.
Like Gary Coleman in Diff'rent Strokes, Gex is having a tough time showing off his range.
What will make or break this game for you is really the original and unintuitive gameplay.
If you're looking for eye candy, Ehrgeiz will give you plenty of cavities.
Those who lost interest in the series with Tomb Raider II may want to give it another look with the third.
A Zelda killer it's not, but considering what's being offered here, it should more than make up for any unfortunate comparisons.
This year's model comes equipped with sharper character graphics, a simplified, yet more complete fighting system, and best of all, many more characters to select from.
Xenogears' reliance on story, subtlety, and mood make it Square's most anime-like RPG thus far, in many ways making the game one of its best.
Expect to finish the game all the way through in no more than 15 hours.
While certainly a commendable effort, games like Soukaigi really don't stand a chance of reaching their full potential in the 32-bit era.
If you like shooters, you'll love Einhander.
SaGa Frontier is a solid, if not exactly stellar, RPG.
If you didn't care for Tomb Raider's third-person perspective and camera angles then Deathtrap Dungeon will probably leave you cold.
While the game is technically proficient, the unbelievably lame speech and camera problems make Gex: Enter the Gecko a frustrating title at best.
Role-playing games don't get a whole lot better than Final Fantasy Tactics.
While Ray Tracers is a pretty neat game, it's way too easy and far too short to purchase.
Square Enix's game will allow you to engage in combat with enemies by selecting specific targets with the DS stylus.
Final Fantasy Agito XIII is a mobile version of Final Fantasy XIII.
Gun Loco is a third person shooter developed by Square Enix.
Agni's Philosophy is a real-time technical demonstration movie that uses cutting-edge game development technology.
While Lufia: The Ruins of Lore may appeal to hard-core fans of the series or the genre, it's mostly a straightforward RPG that's not recommendable over the competition.
Take your army on the road and battle for the title of Overlord.
For a remake of a 12-year-old Game Boy game, Sword of Mana does a respectable job of being new and fun.
Massively multiplayer motorcycles are on their way to Japan courtesy of Square-Enix.
The core action that dominates the gameplay is highly repetitive and not particularly interesting, but Drakengard is still worth a look from those intrigued by the game's strange theme.
Conflict: Desert Storm II isn't without problems, but it's decidedly improved over last year's game.
Puzzle Bobble Online is Korea's first fully high-definition casual online game.
Kingdom Hearts II takes place after the events of the first. The game features Sora as well as a new cast of characters, including the King, Capt. Jack Sparrow, and ...
Hitman: Contracts delivers some time-tested and sometimes highly entertaining stealth action, which any fan of the genre might as well check out.
Slime Morimori is an action adventure game based on the popular enemy slime, a mascot character that has been present since the first game in the Dragon Quest series.
Ultimately, those most likely to enjoy Front Mission 4 are already Front Mission fans.
Based on Cartoon Network's anime series of the same name, Fullmetal Alchemist and the Broken Angel brings a unique combination of action and alchemy to the PS2. The story takes ...
This game undeniably caters to existing fans of Kingdom Hearts, and those people will get the most out of Chain of Memories.
This upcoming PlayStation 2 role-playing game from Square Enix will feature online and offline play.
The next game in the long-running mech combat series will go online.
A solidly average game whose few original ideas are compromised by screwy controls, some pacing problems, and a punishing save-game system.
ShellShock is a run-of-the-mill shooter with periodic interruptions for bad language and really violent cutscenes.
The stealthy assassin Agent 47 returns for a fourth appearance.
Tomb Raider: Legend follows the action-packed adventures of Lara Croft.
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