IGN

• PC
• 7.6 / 10
• États-Unis

• NGC
• 10 / 10
• États-Unis

• XBOX
• 9.7 / 10
• États-Unis

There is little left to say, except that you should already own both of these. And if you don't, Rockstar has just made it easier and cheaper to do. Now, do the smart thing and buy this PS2 bundle, for God's sake. The only reason you might hesitate is if you own an Xbox, in which case, by paying $10 more, you can acquire the bundle with slightly enhanced graphics, shinier stuff and hands that look less like G.I. Joe's Kung Fu grip. Scoring this game, I should add, is a weird thing. Especially when it comes to scoring two games with one overall score. I have used the highest score of the two games, because both games together, at this price, logically and by all other means, warrant it.

• PC
• 9.4 / 10
• États-Unis

If you didn't like the first one, there's probably nothing new or different enough to pull you in this time. The love story adds some dramatic depth to Max's haunting story, and somehow makes what's going on more important and interesting. Wreaking havoc is nice, but it's great to also have a love interest complicating things, and Mona Sax is definitely up to the task. The visuals are excellent, the voice work is superior to what we usually get dealt in the action genre, and I only wish the game was a bit longer. A lot longer actually, but it's more because this kind of game is such a rare find than because that find is relatively meager.

• PC
• 9.2 / 10
• États-Unis

• PS2
• NGC
• XBOX
• 7.7 / 10
• États-Unis

If you liked Grand Theft Auto and Twisted Metal, it's pretty likely that you'll enjoy Roadkill. The game is wide-open, the areas are fun to explore, and there are some truly funny moments along the way. One thing to note, though: this game earns all of its M-rating. It's a capital M. There is more gore, rough language, and general disrespect for humanity in this game than in most prisons. If you go in with your eyes open or (God help us) even enjoy some of these things, then it can be bloody good fun. While its story and graphics lack pizzazz, Roadkill has something for everyone: action fans, racing fans, collection freaks, and serial killers can all find fulfillment here.

• PC
• 7.3 / 10
• États-Unis

BloodRayne is not going to change the videogame industry, It has its problems -- some technical shortcomings here and there, some camera oversights and the occasional level layout difficulty, but I have to admit that I enjoyed playing through the 3D action title; that it delivered a fun little ride while it lasted. There's a good amount of entertainment to be had controlling BloodRayne through a series of varied locals while ripping through enemies in orgies of bloody fights. The borrowed "bullet time" effects are equally well done and have a real place in the game; there are lots of moves and weapons to be learned, acquired and utilized at the peril of the disgusting foes; and the visuals manage to impress on many levels, from the damage models in place to the detail in the architecture, dynamic lighting effects, cloth physics and more. This is not a bad game. But don't confuse it for a 3D adventure. So long as gamers go in knowing that -- expecting fights and gore versus puzzle solving and a deep, engaging quest of some sort -- they should come away happy in spite of its quick play through and lack of originality. Worth a rental at the very least.

• PS2
• 8.7 / 10
• États-Unis

Like every game from EA, it's only online on the PS2, so if you have multiple systems, that's the one to get as other than that feature (or missing feature as your case may be) the game is pretty much identical across the board. Thanks to Live's controls and in-your-face gameplay, it's one of the better basketball games to hit the cyber court this year, even if it is more of a two-player arcade game, rather than a sim. Any way you look at it though, the game is fun, even if it does have some flaws that keep it from the top of the list.

• PC
• 7.5 / 10
• États-Unis

UFO: Aftermath is in a lot of ways, very much the same as X-COM: UFO Defense. Unfortunately, it was only partly like it, with less of the features and less strategy. While the interface is arguably better than X-COM all around, compared to other games made these days, it's lacking in style and functionality. I think a lot of these interface and order problems have to do with the decision to go both turn-based and real-time together. While it was certainly a noble attempt, it just didn't work together as well as it might have. I think this could have been a great game either with a pure action point turn-based system like the old one or straight real-time with a pause and give orders feature. While Aftermath isn't a bad game, and certainly has some wonderful and fun ideas, it just doesn't compare to other squad based tactical games I've played lately like Silent Storm (turn-based) or Commandos 3 (real-time). If the strategy and options between missions had been more in-depth and creative than the original, my opinion or this game might have been better. After such a long and arduous road of development for this game, I was hoping for a more polished piece of software. Where they should have took leaps forward, they fell back or sidestepped. Sadly, even without giving it the tough task of direct comparison to its predecessor, UFO: Aftermath comes up a bit short.

• PC
• 7.8 / 10
• États-Unis

• PC
• 8.2 / 10
• États-Unis

• PS2
• 5.5 / 10
• États-Unis

Whiteout is a game that seems to have had some potential, but it just has too many bland spices and herbs in the recipe to taste like anything worth serving. The controls are nicely responsive, but they're too tight and not subtle enough to make the racing aspect any fun. The trick system has been done before, and while it normally works fine, it's just too slow here to really be any fun. The game does have a solid graphics engine, though. The course design is also rather decent, except that the controls really hinder them from providing a challenge or much fun. There really isn't a whole lot that's actually bad about Whiteout, but there's just nothing that's really good about it either. So close, and yet so far.

• NGAGE
• 6 / 10
• États-Unis

• PC
• 7.5 / 10
• États-Unis

Chaser is a good one...which hurts, a little, because more all-around polish might have made it great. Deathmatch, CTF and objective-centered multiplay modes are a nice addition, but Chaser's best grip on any potential player is the massive, sprawling single-player campaign, flaws and all. If you're not a complete, raging spoiled brat (like some of us here, hanging our heads in knowing, arrogant shame -- a neat trick, if you can do it -- and can take your dramatic, run-and-gun action minus a few cut corners, Chaser will keep you engaged and more than a bit paranoid for at least two or three full gaming-days on end...and that's before you start exploring your multiplayer options.

• GBA
• 9 / 10
• États-Unis

The Advance Wars design is incredibly fun and addictive, and the sequel proves that the game design still works even if you've played the original to death. But you'll just have to keep in mind that the game is made for players looking for more of the same, not for players looking for "more." It's such an incremental improvement over the original that the number 2 in the title honestly doesn't deserve to be there. But don't take this gripe the wrong way; Advance Wars 2 is still one of the finest games to hit the Game Boy Advance, and it's the version to get if you haven't been introduced to the stunning game design.

• PS2
• 7.5 / 10
• États-Unis

XGRA is a fun racer, but if you're expecting something that plays like XG3 -- don't. These are two different games. Acclaim's latest offering has a lot going for it still. Tight, if heavy control, a seriously improved weapon system that makes for a lot of fun, and the insane tracks that XG fans have come to expect from the franchise. This is a bigger game -- more courses and a slightly expanded Season Mode, too. No doubt, die-hard racing fans will find a good amount to be happy over here, especially at XGRA's reduced price tag. But there are some drawbacks, too, particularly if you -- like me -- know and love XG3 before it. Acclaim for some reason modified the control and physics systems for this sequel -- not bad, but in my opinion for the worse. Meanwhile, some of the additions are nearly useless; there are secondary objectives in races, yes, but most of them barely qualify as a challenge and seem to be added as an afterthought. Finally, what happened to the stunning 60-frames-per-second-fludity of XG3? XGRA runs at half that with constant dips in motion -- a disappointment that has a real bearing on the game as it lessens the sensation of speed, the primary element of any racer. All said and done XGRA is still a worthy racer. But it's far from a perfect one. A few more months of development time might have gone a long way toward ironing out some of the iffy design choices and technical shortcomings. Give it a rental at the very least.

• NGC
• 5.2 / 10
• États-Unis

Disney's Party isn't a bad game, but it is flat and uninspired. It's a cheap version of Mario Party aimed at the younger generation. It's just surprising that the creators of Mario Party are able to make a party game that feels so stale, but perhaps they've been at the game too long, or saving the good stuff for Mario Party 5. When a game has to con you into thinking that it's fun by repeatedly having characters belt out variations of "This is so much fun", it's a sign that there are problems at some level -- because Disney's Party is anything but a lot of fun. This is further emphasized by the all too similar mini-games. Disney's Party lacks diverse and fun gameplay -- the very nautre of what a party game should be, making it a title that should be rented before purchasing -- and that's only if you're a die hard party fan. Make sure you have a steady stream of friends or younger gamers to play with if you decide to take the purchasing leap, because this title gets old quite fast and will be collecting dust long before it earns its keep. It's best you just wait for Mario Party 5

• XBOX
• 8 / 10
• États-Unis

Outlaw Volleyball is a straight forward volleyball title that does exactly what it set out to do by providing humor and full online play. As a sports title it's easy to pick up and play and a little too easy to master for my tastes. Actually, the same can be said for the humorous, entertainment aspects of the game. However when you add up the single player career mode, character-building minigames and Xbox Live play and downloads you're getting a lot of volleyball bang for your buck. It's a completely different experience than DOAX and ends up being a decent volleyball and Xbox Live game that fills a need this time of year.