IGN

• XBOX
• 8.4 / 10
• États-Unis

Ghost Recon Island Thunder is an expansion pack to Ghost Recon in every sense except that you don't have to own the original to play GRIT. The additions to the single player campaign are outweighed by the frantic multiplayer action, making this a game for those who seek Live play over another squad-based single player experience. This is a disk that fans of Ghost Recon need to pick up -- especially for $40 and the promised downloadable content. Those not quite sold on the original won't find any real changes from the GR formula in Island Thunder, so should keep their distance.

• XBOX
• 6.1 / 10
• États-Unis

I can see the appeal of Syberia, it's like playing through a book in game form. The problem is that this doesn't really work. Controls are frustratingly unresponsive, which is just unacceptable for a title with such simple controls. The actual puzzle elements are not only easy, but compose a mere fraction of the game. The rest of your time is spent waiting for Kate to wrap up dialogue or re-trekking from one end of a town to another. The story isn't all that captivating, and there's little that compels you to find Hans. While the sound and graphics are artful, far too much time is spent looking at static screens as Kate talks to people. If you're captivated by story telling and love adventure games in the style of Myst opposed to the comic wit of Grim Fandango, then you'll probably be content with Syberia. If you enjoy actually participating in games, you'll be fighting boredom throughout your adventure.

• GBA
• 7.8 / 10
• États-Unis

Even though the three games in THQ's Sega Smash Pack were deeper in gameplay, Bits Studios did a far better job converting the four arcade games in Sega Arcade Gallery. They're not perfect, but they're damn close to the originals...except for Afterburner which obviously received the most "editing" to get the game to run on the GBA system. Afterburner just isn't very fun to play on the GBA, but the rest of the grouping still holds up in quick gaming shots. A few extras, hidden or otherwise, would have been nice in this compilation, but at the $20 pricepoint the game's being released at, it's hard to refuse this deal.

• PC
• 8.5 / 10
• États-Unis

No, Age of Wonders: Shadow Magic isn't radically different from Age of Wonders II. It's still the same game with the same style of gameplay. For that matter, its still pretty much like the original Age of Wonders. But that doesn't mean it isn't fun. I still like this franchise a whole lot, even if it is similar to many of the other ones and I think it's plenty worthy of a look. There's lots of new stuff to play with, many new units, many new spells, plenty of campaign scenarios, single scenarios, and a random map generator that actually works like it's supposed to. If you're still looking for something really different, look elsewhere, but if you're a turn-based strategy fan, especially of those games in the fantasy genre, you shouldn't be disappointed with Triumph's latest.

• PS2
• XBOX
• 9 / 10
• États-Unis

NCAA Football 2004 is a game so good, it has no competition. That's right, Sega backed off of this year's college football race, so if you're a fan of amateur athletics, this is the only game available this season. Not that that's a bad thing. In fact, even if there was a choice, there really wouldn't be a choice, NCAA Football 2004 is just that damn fun. From creating schools to recruiting players to fighting for your shot at number one, every aspect from the gameplay to the gridiron has been improved over its predecessor and once again takes the series to that next level. If you own multiple systems and are trying to choose the best version to buy, it really comes down to whether or not you plan to play online. If that's the case, buy the PS2 version. If not, the Xbox version looks a bit better but that's really the only thing that distinguishes it. The Cube game looks the worst of the three and the controller is a bit frustrating to tackle, so while the game is still fun on its own, if you own another system, leave your Cube for Link and hit the field on your PS2 or Xbox.

• NGAGE
• 5.6 / 10
• États-Unis

• XBOX
• 7.5 / 10
• États-Unis

The combat on the high seas and the essence of the fact that this is a pirate RPG really help redeem Pirates of the Caribbean and all of its problems. Any other game with this many technical issues would be buried and forgotten about. But for role playing Xbox owners, there's a little bit of treasure here worth finding. Setting sail with your own fleet of ships armed to the teeth and loaded with contraband while looking to board and loot Her Majesty's finest is satisfying here. Slowly walking around town to talk to hundreds of people who rarely have new info to offer is not so satisfying. If you're looking at this as fan of the movie or of Johnnie Depp, then go ahead and skip PotC. If you've been jonesing for a traditional RPG since Morrowind came out, adjust your expectations for this pirate game and give it a shot.

• PC
• 8.8 / 10
• États-Unis

• PC
• 9 / 10
• États-Unis

• PS2
• 5 / 10
• États-Unis

Mary-Kate & Ashley Sweet 16: Licensed to Drive can be a reasonably entertaining game if you can find a group of friends who come it at with the right mindset. All of the games are simple to play and some can be fun for a few rounds. As intended, though, this game is best suited for existing young fans of Mary-Kate & Ashley. Those lucky millions will probably enjoy this game a great deal, especially when they get together with a bunch of friends.

• PC
• 7.2 / 10
• États-Unis

Will Rock has some misses, but for twenty bucks, it delivers an action-packed, no-brain-required show. If you're one of the those who routinely played Serious Sam, swore a lot, died a lot and then found yourself doing it again, here's a Rock you just might want to crawl under for a while.

• PS2
• 4.1 / 10
• États-Unis

I've had it with this game. I'm quitting immediately. Alright, where's that exit button? Hmmm, it's not in the main menu and not in any relevant submenus. Trying to trick me into continually playing, are you Perfect Ace? We'll see about that! Don't think I'm not above hurling a brick at my computer to free it from your torturous grasp, you bastard. That's it, where's my killing brick at, Dan? Wait! Of course, the exit button is hidden in the "About" menu. Marvelously deceptive. If only the rest of Perfect Ace could be so clever. If only that same someone, somewhere who had a light bulb burst in his head actually played Virtua Tennis and made it a priority to outdo that game and not disgrace its very existence with this, the title that's designed to wipe a boy clean of his will, decency, love for the sport, and faith in mankind. Perfect Ace is not so wretched in any one area that it deserves to be spooned into the fire pit with Air Raid and Varmint Hunter, but it's so disgracefully lacking in so many different ways that justifying its purchase would be such a huge effort in lying, even the Devil himself would dare not undertake it. And he's called the Prince of Lies, for crying out loud! Forget this game and this review and whip out the Dreamcast or attempt to find Empire's elusive port of Virtua Tennis for the PC, assuming you don't have a PS2 and a copy of Tennis 2k2. Perhaps then you might actually find joy.

• NGC
• PS2
• XBOX
• 3.6 / 10
• États-Unis

I have little left to say that wasn¿t mentioned in this review. Let¿s just say this is equivalent to Jeremy McGrath showing up to the party two years later. Theoretically, I should love SX Superstar. It¿s an arcade racer that offers lots of air and a stunt system. SX even has a lifestyle simulator, which could have been interesting if you actually made decisions about your lifestyle instead of listening to answering machine messages. The problem is that with so many shortcomings, SX Superstar has to entice you into playing it with, and what little there is just isn¿t all that fun.

• NGC
• PS2
• XBOX
• 7.6 / 10
• États-Unis

While it won't win any beauty contests, and the control is a little tough to master at first, Freestyle Metal X is unique in that it is a trick-based motocross game. Most of the others, including the trick-heavy Freekstyle, have been racers at their core. This is fresher. FMX is nearly an 8, and should appeal to extreme sports game fans across the board. Even if you've been bored with the recent crop of X-titles, check this one out. It's wide-open, fun and has a good sense of humor, to boot. Besides, who can resist the allure of Motley Crue, Megadeth and Motorhead contributing heavily to the soundtrack?

• XBOX
• 8 / 10
• États-Unis

• XBOX
• 8.7 / 10
• États-Unis

• PC
• 7.7 / 10
• États-Unis

Overall Shadows of Undrentide is a quality expansion pack, but whether or not to get it really comes down to do you really want to spend the money on a new module. It's certainly professional and well done, but so are user-created modules like Birthright of the North or the Dreamcatcher series. If you're a Neverwinter modder you'll probably want to get it just for the tilesets, creatures and new scripting wizards and NWN fans will find plenty here to keep them busy, but Shadows of Undrentide isn't a "must-have now" expansion pack for the average gamer.

• PS2
• XBOX
• 6.4 / 10
• États-Unis

I'm surprised more companies don't release games for $20. At $20, more people will take a chance on it and be rewarded. The game isn't bad. In fact, it's fun, mainly due to the chainsaw and shotgun action. The one-liners themselves are worth at least a rental. It isn't the most technically stunning game you'll ever see, but it does have Bruce Campbell and a brand new storyline within the world of Evil Dead. Those burned by Hail to the King, give this one a try. It's a lot better. Fans should pick it up for $20, and everyone else should probably rent it.