IGN

• GBA
• 7.9 / 10
• États-Unis

Vicarious Visions' side-scrolling designs continue to evolve throughout the Game Boy Advance's life, and for Shrek 2 the team has created a decent, though younger-skewed, game that lifts a lot from The Lost Vikings. Graphically, the game's an absolute treat, especially for those who dig the artstyle of the film. Challenge-wise, though, there's not much here to call the game "difficult." It's a fun, easy game to breeze through in a few hours, with a handful of taxing elements put in there for those perfectionist who appreciate a bit of replay value, and want to beat the game's challenges 100%.

• GBA
• 5 / 10
• États-Unis

• NGC
• 7 / 10
• États-Unis

• PS2
• 9 / 10
• États-Unis

• GBA
• 9 / 10
• États-Unis

• PC
• 6.2 / 10
• États-Unis

Dead Man's Hand has a number of technical issues that keep me from recommending it to serious gamers. However, some players will be able to put aside these shortcomings and salvage some fun from the mindless shooting and destructible environments. Although Dead Man's Hand has a number of glaring problems, it has some potential. The strength of the PC shooter market however means that the game should only really appeal to gamers whose systems aren't powerful enough to run more polished shooters.

• NGC
• 7.5 / 10
• États-Unis

• PC
• 6.4 / 10
• États-Unis

This title's saving grace is its $20 asking price. Even so, there's no guarantee that the relatively simple mechanics won't start to wear on you. They sure did on me. Without offering a little more depth to either the tactical or strategic aspects of the game, we're left with two experiences that are integrated well enough but leave us wanting more. For $20, Lords of the Realm 3 offers a nice diversion and a pleasant change of pace from more top-heavy RTS games, but you'll soon be missing the sophistication found in games like Medieval Total War, which is also $20 now.

• NGC
• 9 / 10
• États-Unis

• PS2
• 8.5 / 10
• États-Unis

• PC
• 7.2 / 10
• États-Unis

• PC
• 9.5 / 10
• États-Unis

Splinter Cell Pandora Tomorrow is a must have for stealth fans mainly because of the multiplayer mode. It's a new way to get even more out of your online experience and shouldn't be missed because of this. Fans of the original and those wanting to go solo will definitely appreciate Pandora Tomorrow as well, although I have to admit I wasn't blown away by the solo campaign like I was the first time. The revolution in stealth-action can only happen once, so if you're looking for it here, then be sure to check out the multiplayer mode.

• XBOX
• 8.7 / 10
• États-Unis

MTX: Mototrax excels where it really needs to: providing that sense of speed and creating a fun driving system that rewards racers with plenty of skidding and massive jumps. The riders look like they have a sense of weight to them and the tricks look fantastic. With a well-executed online system, racing others on the Internet is a user-friendly experience. The tracks themselves have plenty of twists, turns and jumps to master, but a total of 16 racing tracks is a little small, especially if a gamer strongly prefers either supercross or motocross racing. The Free Ride areas and the Freestyle course give a nod to the world of freestyle racing, but MTX: Mototrax doesn't flesh them out enough to make it a completely worthwhile addition to the game. Overall, MTX: Mototrax provides one of the best places for the experience of racing in the dirt and having it online makes it even better. The racing tracks are fun to ride and with online stats there's a compelling reason to keep shaving seconds off your time. If only there were more tracks to race on.

• PS2
• 8.6 / 10
• États-Unis

MTX: Mototrax excels where it really needs to: providing that sense of speed and creating a fun driving system that rewards racers with plenty of skidding and massive jumps. The riders look like they have a sense of weight to them and the tricks look fantastic. With a well-executed online system, racing others on the Internet is a user-friendly experience. The tracks themselves have plenty of twists, turns and jumps to master, but a total of 16 racing tracks is a little small, especially if a gamer strongly prefers either supercross or motocross racing. The Free Ride areas and the Freestyle course give a nod to the world of freestyle racing, but MTX: Mototrax doesn't flesh them out enough to make it a completely worthwhile addition to the game. Overall, MTX: Mototrax provides one of the best places for the experience of racing in the dirt and having it online makes it even better. It would have been better if more focus, and more tracks, had been put on the racing side, but it does provide a fairly comprehensive look at the world of motocross.

• PC
• 9 / 10
• États-Unis

• PC
• 7 / 10
• États-Unis

• GBA
• 4 / 10
• États-Unis

• PS2
• 7.9 / 10
• États-Unis

Lately, platformers have resorted to uninspired collecting marathons. Tak manages to breathe new energy and life into the genre. While not a revolutionary title, Tak possesses enough characteristics that you want to play it through it. Perhaps it's because of the goofy main character, a humorous plot line, or some creative ways to present age old puzzles, but you're compelled to play through Tak. It's fun and incorporates platform collecting in a way that doesn't seem like you're gathering all sorts of items. Although Tak is straightforward and simple, it is designed for kids and should provide a challenge while keeping them entertained. If you're an older gamer, Tak is still a fun, light-hearted romp even if it doesn't provide you with excessive challenge -- you might be surprised by what sort of power this Juju using tribesman has. If you're interested in Tak and own a GameCube, then you should pick up the GCN copy (it's not just because I'm a GameCube editor). The graphical problems in the PS2 version do detract from the overall experience -- Tak is simply more polished on Nintendo's console.