IGN

• N64
• 5 / 10
• États-Unis

When I first saw Square's Einhander on PlayStation, I was hoping for a revival of one of my favorite genres from the 16-bit days. Even better, only weeks later Hudson announced that it was bringing back the NES classic Star Soldier for N64. I was excited -- until I got to play the game. Seriously, play R-Type, Twinbee, Parodius, Axelay, Raiden. Each one of these titles is more original and Axelay even looks better graphically than Star Soldier. An embarassing feat, considering that the latter runs on the SNES... The bottomline is this: If you're itching to play an old-style overhead shooter, give this a rent. Just be warned that it's dreadfully uninspired and gets old quickly. I wouldn't buy it for more than $20. Shooting fans should stick with Dezaemon, a Japan-only N64 app that lets you create your own Star Soldier style shooters.

• N64
• 9 / 10
• États-Unis

It's no secret that I'm a big fan of Konami's ISS series, but I have to admit that FIFA 99 is right up there on the winner's podium for best console soccer game. FIFA still doesn't have the smoothness of ISS, but its presentation, incredible number of moves, strong AI, and beautiful medium/hi-res graphics run circles around Konami's game. The new custom league modes are great and make for an engaging one-player experience, but hook up three more controllers and you'll be in soccer heaven. Control is much tighter than in its predecessor, but I'm still waiting for that one soccer game that combines the smoothness of ISS with the options and presentation of FIFA. A definite upgrade from World Cup 98 in all respects (player creation mode, league play), but owners of the previous FIFA game will want to look for some kind of a trade-in offer. Good job, EA.

• PC
• 9 / 10
• États-Unis

• PS
• 9 / 10
• États-Unis

• PS
• 9 / 10
• États-Unis

• GB
• 5 / 10
• États-Unis

• N64
• 8.9 / 10
• États-Unis

• N64
• 8 / 10
• États-Unis

• N64
• 5.9 / 10
• États-Unis

• PS
• 3 / 10
• États-Unis

• PS
• 4 / 10
• États-Unis

• PS
• 8.5 / 10
• États-Unis

• PS
• 7 / 10
• États-Unis

• PS
• 7 / 10
• États-Unis

• PC
• 7 / 10
• États-Unis

• PS
• 7.8 / 10
• États-Unis

• N64
• 3.9 / 10
• États-Unis

A good idea gone bad in execution. While controlling super-sized space-mechs of sorts through a variety of galactic environments with a mix of real-time strategy and action elements sounds great, none of it it comes together as planned. The end result is really just a colossal waste. You have to wonder whether the developers had any familiarity with the platform at all -- everything is numbingly monotonous and repetitive, no matter how the designers tried to dress it up. Plus, the game is so full of gameplay bugs and graphical glitches that it's hard to believe it's actually a finished product and not some beta version -- and this is based on the final, boxed copy of the title. The sad part is that there were some good ideas in the Battlezonee, like the real-time strategy based Commander mode. Too bad they're buried under so much junk. Do yourself a favor and take a pass on this one.

• N64
• 3.5 / 10
• États-Unis