The most disappointing problem with Robot Arena is the very poor artificial intelligence of the computer-controlled robots.
Adventures in Time is an attempt to bring Pac-Man back to his roots, but with surprisingly solid 3D graphics, good level design, and a few new gameplay features.
Squad Leader somehow manages to strip most all of the enjoyment out of what could have been a good game.
Whereas Hasbro's previous game tried to improve upon the board game, Surface Thunder has a very different approach: It's a simplistic 3D arcade shooter.
Puzzle gamers looking for a quality weekend rental need look no further than Frogger 2.
If you've ever wondered what Micro Machines would be like with NASCAR drivers, Majesco's NASCAR Heat is the answer.
This first-person shooter will incorporate gameplay elements from the original turn-based X-COM.
They screwed around with Civilization and made it worse.
Beast Wars is an imperfect but fun over-the-shoulder shooter.
Civilization II is a solid, if not spectacular, game that strategy fans will not want to miss.
This rendition of the popular board game, Clue, was developed by Sculptured Software.
Don't expect any of the board game's promising elements to get much play in Clue Chronicles: Fatal Illusion.
Basically, if you love the board game, you're going to want this version. And if you haven't played the board game, buy this instead.
Glover, despite its interesting play mechanics, seems to have lost its soul in the port from the N64.
Poses little threat to bankrupt the board-game industry.
The game's well-designed levels and novel game types make it a fun alternative to its more visceral inspirations.
I'd recommend this game to anyone looking for a new Tetris fix - it's definitely different enough from the other versions to warrant a purchase.
Scrabble on the PlayStation appears to be exactly what you expect from Scrabble at your mom's house - minus the little wooden letters that look like bouillon cubes.
If R/C Pro-Am didn't exist, this game would probably be taken a bit more seriously.
This is a scaled-down, greatly simplified version of the original.
While Gunship! is nominally a flight simulator, it's really a flight action game.
Majesty is original, fun, and challenging, and it's a winning combination of real-time strategy and role-playing elements.
Risk II not only stays faithful to the original gameplay, but it also presents some pleasant new spins on the classic Risk formula.
If you still don't have your Atari 2600 lying around and you miss this sort of simplistic fun, Breakout may be worth a rental.
Of all the old-school to 3D remakes, Galaga: Destination Earth may be the most uninspired.
While it may not be everything that Grand Prix II players hoped for, it's still a reason for F1 fans to rejoice.
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