Num_Games=1541&gamename1=101: The 101st Airborne in Normandy&gamehighs1=Loads of atmosphere; plenty of bang-bang; dedicated authenticity.&gamelows1=Steep learning curve; slow soldiers' movements.&bottomline1=It's a sleeper, it's a keeper -- and it's the only game in town for anyone interested in paratroop operations.&gameissue1=April '99, p. 123&gameurl1=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub1=Empire Interactive&gamerating1=80&gamecategory1=Wargame&gamename2=10SIX&gamehighs2=Comfortable game pace; friendly community; fresh, well-rounded game design.&gamelows2=A better manual and a more streamlined user interface could help the rookies.&bottomline2=RTS fans now have their own persisent, massively multiplayer game to enjoy.&gameissue2=July '00, p.106 &gameurl2=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub2=SegaSoft&gamerating2=68&gamecategory2=Strategy&gamename3=11th Hour, The&gamehighs3=Looks and sounds great (with the proper hardware).&gamelows3=Puzzles still seem unrelated to the game's story; limited innovations are not worth the performance penalty.&bottomline3=A good puzzle game; lots of patience and a nitro-fuel burning PC recommended.&gameissue3=April '96, p. 141&gameurl3=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub3=Virgin&gamerating3=76&gamecategory3=Puzzle&gamename4=12 O'Clock High&gamehighs4=The big campaigns pack in awesome detail.&gamelows4=Manual omits data; "awesome detail" turns into "numbing repitition."&bottomline4=It's definitely a hardcore wargame, but its depth is not likely to be surpassed in our lifetimes.&gameissue4=February '00, p. 115&gameurl4=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub4=Talonsoft&gamerating4=78&gamecategory4=Strategy&gamename5=1602 A.D.&gamehighs5=In looks pretty; it'll run fine on any Pc manufactured since the days of vacuum tubes.&gamelows5=Euro-crap interface; tedious; cowardly AI.&bottomline5=It's okay for novices, but almost every other empire-building title in print offers more flash adn substance.&gameissue5=May '00, p.102 &gameurl5=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub5=GT Interactive&gamerating5=57&gamecategory5=Strategy&gamename6=1830: Railroads %26 Robber Barons&gamehighs6=A unique and entertaining approach to familiar subject matter.&gamelows6=The design is too focused on a tiny area of a large subject; it doesn't allow the free-wheeling, open-ended gameplay it could.&bottomline6=A well-executed and entertaining game that sticks too close to its boardgame origins.&gameissue6=June '95, p. 105&gameurl6=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub6=Avalon Hill&gamerating6=80&gamecategory6=Simulation&gamename7=20th Century Trivia Challenge&gamehighs7=Some good questions; pretty interface.&gamelows7=British-related questions and humor will be lost on American audiences; questions and too-short video clips repeat quickly.&bottomline7=Not worth your time or money, even if you are British. It's just plain bad.&gameissue7=December '97, p. 192&gameurl7=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub7=Sir-tech Software&gamerating7=23&gamecategory7=Trivia&gamename8=3-D Ultra Mini-Golf Deluxe&gamehighs8=Great-looking graphics, cool animations and effects; True Putt mouse swing.&gamelows8=Can't change views; once you win, there's no reason to play again.&bottomline8=Even if you're desperate for some mini-golf, you can find something better.&gameissue8=December '98, p. 219&gameurl8=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub8=Sierra&gamerating8=43&gamecategory8=Sports&gamename9=3-D Ultra Pinball for Windows&gamehighs9=Great graphics; innovative table design gives more bang for the buck.&gamelows9=3-D Ultra Pinball's physics model may be too forgiving for pinball purists.&bottomline9=A fun alternative to traditional pinball simulations, and a great way to spend an afternoon.&gameissue9=December '95, p. 237&gameurl9=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub9=Sierra&gamerating9=86&gamecategory9=Arcade&gamename10=3D Lemmings&gamehighs10=A great new look, plenty of control options, and lots of levels that'll keep you busy for weeks.&gamelows10=The controls may be a little awkward, even for die-hard Lemmings fans.&bottomline10=3D Lemmings is an addictive puzzler that's a bit out of the norm.&gameissue10=January '96, p. 179&gameurl10=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub10=Psygnosis/Sony Interactive&gamerating10=91&gamecategory10=Puzzle&gamename11=3D Ultra Mini-Golf&gamehighs11=Nice production values. True Putt option makes things interesting.&gamelows11=Annoying viewing angles; limited replay value.&bottomline11=For real putt-putt golf excitement, take a pass on Mini-Golf, load up the car and head for the nearest mini-golf course.&gameissue11=August '97, p. 123&gameurl11=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub11=Sierra&gamerating11=47&gamecategory11=Arcade&gamename12=3D Ultra Pinball: Creep Night&gamehighs12=Great graphics, effects, sounds, and gameplay.&gamelows12=Only three tables; limited appeal with the "creepy" theme.&bottomline12=Whether you love pinball or not, this game will grab your attention... and keep it.&gameissue12=February '97, p. 141&gameurl12=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub12=Sierra Online&gamerating12=85&gamecategory12=Arcade&gamename13=3D Ultra Pinball: The Lost Continent&gamehighs13=Beautiful graphics; nice prehistoric setting.&gamelows13=Too goal-oriented; takes the fun out of the pinball; lame shareware-style games; story line doesn't work.&bottomline13=Sierra tried to expand the pinball genre, but instead it took the fun out of it.&gameissue13=February '98, p. 178&gameurl13=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub13=Sierra&gamerating13=45&gamecategory13=Arcade&gamename14=3D Ultra Radio Control Racers&gamehighs14=Inexpensive; some potential appeal to the young-uns.&gamelows14=Monotonous gameplay; terrible grinding noise instead of a soundtrack.&bottomline14=Shovelware best suited for a last-minute stocking stuffer gift for the kiddies.&gameissue14=January '00, p. 209&gameurl14=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub14=Sierra Attractions&gamerating14=25&gamecategory14=Racing&gamename15=3DO Games: Decathlon&gamehighs15=Beautifully animated players, network compatible.&gamelows15=Sterile presentation, cramping fingers from button mashing.&bottomline15=While it may look pretty good, this game suffers from a lack of excitement. It's not worth the finger cramps.&gameissue15=June '97, p. 118&gameurl15=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub15=Studio 3DO&gamerating15=60&gamecategory15=Arcade&gamename16=4x4 Evolution&gamehighs16=Lots of licensed SUVs; "drive anywhere" courses; detailed graphics; excellent Net support.&gamelows16=No proper in car driving view; pushover AI; indestructible vehicles; no force-feedback.&bottomline16=A few fouled spark plugs turn a potentially great off road racer into a good one.&gameissue16=January '01, p. 126&gameurl16=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub16=Gathering of Developers&gamerating16=78&gamecategory16=Racing&gamename17=5th Fleet&gamehighs17=Ease of play masks the depth of authentic data in this game. Exciting scenarios; crisp graphics.&gamelows17=Lovers of high-tech micro-management, a la Harpoon, may find it too streamlined.&bottomline17=An elegant conversion of a board-gaming classic; a must-have for fans of naval war who relish action above all other elements.&gameissue17=January '95, p. 98&gameurl17=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub17=Avalon Hill&gamerating17=85&gamecategory17=Simulation&gamename18=688[I] Hunter/Killer&gamehighs18=Detailed; great sound effects; a good mission editor; some multiplayer support.&gamelows18=May be too complex; unimpressive 3D view; videos occasionally don't match performance.&bottomline18=A great submarine sim, but only hard-core sim nuts should apply.&gameissue18=September '97, p. 164&gameurl18=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub18=Jane's Combat Simulations&gamerating18=85&gamecategory18=Simulation&gamename19=7th Legion&gamehighs19=Fast-paced action; nice graphics and music; a few innovative concepts.&gamelows19=Poor AI; limited units; no alliances in multi-player; even innovative concepts aren't good.&bottomline19=There are much better real-time strategy games to spend your money on.&gameissue19=January '98, p. 301&gameurl19=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub19=Microprose&gamerating19=66&gamecategory19=Strategy&gamename20=A Fork in the Tale&gamehighs20=Lots of great comedy from Rob Schneider; fast-moving, lag-free video.&gamelows20=Tedious, uninteresting story; banal gameplay; frustrating repetition.&bottomline20=Think FMV sucks? You'll think it again.&gameissue20=May '97, p. 129&gameurl20=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub20=AnyRiver Entertainment&gamerating20=34&gamecategory20=Sports&gamename21=A-10 Cuba!&gamehighs21=Detailed and frisky flight model; outstanding sound; smooth, simple graphics.&gamelows21=Somewhat irksome controls; no printed manual; only 12 missions.&bottomline21=An immersive but very limited flight sim that thrives in the Win 95 environment.&gameissue21=March '97, p. 160&gameurl21=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub21=Activision&gamerating21=68&gamecategory21=Simulation&gamename22=Abomination&gamehighs22=Good routine AI, extensive mission generator, no crashes.&gamelows22=Absolutely nothing of interest, gameplay-wise. Stupid team members; crappy sound.&bottomline22=Dig out your old copy of Syndicate instead-you'll have much more fun.&gameissue22=March '00, p.120 &gameurl22=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub22=Eidos Interactive&gamerating22=34&gamecategory22=Strategy&gamename23=Absolute Zero&gamehighs23=Playing as a variety of characters gives AZ depth; the story is well-written.&gamelows23=Only persistent gamers will be able to deal with the linear gameplay.&bottomline23=An exercise in frustration that will put off all but the most patient gamers.&gameissue23=March '96, p. 114&gameurl23=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub23=Eidos&gamerating23=61&gamecategory23=Action&gamename24=Abuse&gamehighs24=Great design, lots of hidden goodies, and built-in level editor.&gamelows24=The interface takes some getting used to, so you won't be hooked right at first.&bottomline24=One of the most enjoyable shooters of the year.&gameissue24=January '96, p. 202&gameurl24=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub24=Crack.dot.com&gamerating24=88&gamecategory24=Action&gamename25=Aces of the Deep&gamehighs25=When everything works right, AOD is dramatic and convincing.&gamelows25=Everything might not work right all the time. In places, the graphics are disappointing.&bottomline25=Aces of the Deep is a worthy, ambitious, and detailed submarine simulation.&gameissue25=February '95, p. 105&gameurl25=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub25=Sierra&gamerating25=82&gamecategory25=Simulation&gamename26=Achtung Spitfire&gamehighs26=Stirring battles, rich historical context, an elegant interface, involving campaign mode.&gamelows26=If you're used to flying hi-tech sims, you may find this concept too abstract.&bottomline26=A remarkably intelligent design that captures the essence of WWII aerial tactics.&gameissue26=December '97, p. 268&gameurl26=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub26=Avalon Hill&gamerating26=85&gamecategory26=Wargame&gamename27=Across the Rhine&gamehighs27=Operational level feels authentic; "alternate history" campaign mode can be fascinating.&gamelows27=Interface is all but impenetrable; learning curve is steep; even the shoot-'em-up mode fails.&bottomline27=What works in ATR works impressively; be prepared to invest many frustrating hours for the payoff, however.&gameissue27=November '95, p. 129&gameurl27=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub27=MicroProse Software, Inc.&gamerating27=76&gamecategory27=Wargame&gamename28=Addiction Pinball&gamehighs28=Bright 'n sparkly graphics; great ball physics; nice music.&gamelows28=The tables are a little slow; lack of gameplay options; only two tables.&bottomline28=A solid offering, but it won't replace Timeshock as the king of pinball games.&gameissue28=September '98, p. 164&gameurl28=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub28=MicroProse&gamerating28=65&gamecategory28=Arcade&gamename29=Admiral: Sea Battles&gamehighs29=Great graphics, intense action, challenging scenarios.&gamelows29=The manual needs to be translated into real English; some awkward design elements cause needless irritation.&bottomline29=A tight, clean, unpretentious little game that could become a classic.&gameissue29=February '97, p. 164&gameurl29=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub29=Megamedia Corp.&gamerating29=80&gamecategory29=Strategy&gamename30=Advanced Tactical Fighters&gamehighs30=Beautiful graphics; lots of high-tech planes to fly; high replay value.&gamelows30=Frequently too tough; hardware requirements are still pretty steep.&bottomline30=With its good looks, variety, and playability, ATF belongs in every air combat fan's collection.&gameissue30=June '96, p. 74&gameurl30=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub30=Electronic Arts&gamerating30=90&gamecategory30=Simulation&gamename31=Aegis: Guardian of the Fleet&gamehighs31=A realistic but manageable sim of one of the world's most sophisticated ships.&gamelows31=May be too high-tech for some; the lack of full-screen battle images mutes the intensity.&bottomline31=Easier to get into than Harpoon, perfect for players scared off by that game's complexity.&gameissue31=July '94, p. 66&gameurl31=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub31=Time-Warner Interactive Group&gamerating31=85&gamecategory31=Simulation&gamename32=Afterlife&gamehighs32=Humor; novel concept; a fully-fleshed, complex and challenging sim.&gamelows32=Blocked graphics, puzzling terminology, and thin documentation.&bottomline32=A great sim for the diehard simmer. If you loved the SimCity games, you'll like this.&gameissue32=October '96, p. 132&gameurl32=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub32=LucasArts&gamerating32=85&gamecategory32=Simulation&gamename33=Age of Empires&gamehighs33=Intuitive interface, attractive graphics, robust map editor.&gamelows33=Annoying artificial intelligence, lots of micro-management.&bottomline33=It's very much a products of WarCraft II cloning, but AofE is a surprisingly sound and enjoyable real-time strategy game.&gameissue33=December '97, p. 240&gameurl33=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub33=Microsoft&gamerating33=86&gamecategory33=Strategy&gamename34=Age of Empires II: The Age of Kings&gamehighs34=An astounding amount of creative detail, fresh concepts, and terrific animations.&gamelows34=The default game speed is geared to players on crystal meth.&bottomline34=The Age of Kings is a work of art, and one of the best RTS games ever.&gameissue34=January '00, p. 166&gameurl34=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub34=Microsoft&gamerating34=94&gamecategory34=Strategy&gamename35=Age of Empires II: The Conquerors&gamehighs35=Ground-breaking campaigns; tons of new material; improvement of every feature.&gamelows35=Intro movie not very impressive.&bottomline35=If you failed to get Age of Empires II before, you have absolutely no excuse now. This is as good as real-time strategy gets.&gameissue35=November '00, p. 126&gameurl35=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub35=Microsoft&gamerating35=93&gamecategory35=Real Time Strategy&gamename36=Age of Rifles&gamehighs36=Wide variety of campaigns; detailed, accurate historical info; great editor.&gamelows36=Disjointed campaigns, several bugs, and only average graphics and sounds.&bottomline36=A great title with tons of customizability and months of gaming stuffed into one CD.&gameissue36=November '96, p. 238&gameurl36=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub36=SSI&gamerating36=86&gamecategory36=Wargame&gamename37=Age of Sail&gamehighs37=Huge number of scenarios; solid campaign mode; excellent battle-editor.&gamelows37=Controlling big engagements too often means zooming out and missing some of the fun.&bottomline37=A sumptuous looking, smooth-playing recreation of a fascinating era.&gameissue37=March '97, p. 141&gameurl37=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub37=TalonSoft&gamerating37=85&gamecategory37=Wargame&gamename38=Age of Wonders&gamehighs38=Incredible depth and atmosphere combined with a surprisingly strong narrative.&gamelows38=Well, the box art is drab and cheesy...&bottomline38=With its great combat system and colorful array of units, turn-based gaming doesn't get much better than this.&gameissue38=February '00, p. 100&gameurl38=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub38=Epic Megagames&gamerating38=91&gamecategory38=Strategy&gamename39=Agile Warrior F-111X&gamehighs39=Numerous missions to accomplish; lots of ammunition to play with.&gamelows39=Bland landscapes; jerky control; targets difficult to find.&bottomline39=Even die-hard shooter fans will find this insipid and uninspired.&gameissue39=May '97, p. 116&gameurl39=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub39=Virgin Interactive&gamerating39=40&gamecategory39=Action&gamename40=AH-64D Longbow&gamehighs40=Gorgeous sights and sounds; incredible realism and detail, balanced by a great tutorial.&gamelows40=Very steep hardware requirements; occasionally long load times; only one campaign.&bottomline40=AH-64D Longbow isn't just the best chopper sim ever--it's one of the best flight sims, period.&gameissue40=July '96, p . 74&gameurl40=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub40=Electronic Arts&gamerating40=94&gamecategory40=Simulation&gamename41=AHX1&gamehighs41=May help chopper pilot wannabes ease into more righteous sims.&gamelows41=Choppy graphics; no 3D card support; no multi-player; unsatisfying gameplay.&bottomline41=Like that old song always said, "Sim and action DNA just don't splice."&gameissue41=February '98, p. 177&gameurl41=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub41=GT Interactive&gamerating41=38&gamecategory41=Action&gamename42=Air Havoc Controller&gamehighs42=Truly beautiful 3-D animations and realistic stereo sounds.&gamelows42=No provision for saving or restoring scenarios; little variation in gameplay.&bottomline42=AHC's outstanding graphics and sound make it stand out from the crowd.&gameissue42=January '95, p. 136&gameurl42=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub42=Trimark Interactive&gamerating42=75&gamecategory42=Simulation&gamename43=Air Power&gamehighs43=Imaginative concept and strategy elements; beautifully executed graphics.&gamelows43=Control feels unresponsive; unusual keyboard commands.&bottomline43=So close to being a classic, but misses it by just an inch.&gameissue43=March '96, p. 144&gameurl43=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub43=Mindscape&gamerating43=82&gamecategory43=Simulation&gamename44=Air Warrior III&gamehighs44=Improved graphics; 3D acceleration; tons of missions; force-feedback support; refined AI&gamelows44=Solo games feel lifeless compared to multi-player games; $9.95 a month to play online.&bottomline44=One of the best historically accurate air combat sims on the market.&gameissue44=May '98, p. 92&gameurl44=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub44=Interactive Magic&gamerating44=86&gamecategory44=Simulation&gamename45=Airport Tycoon&gamehighs45=Plenty of thing to do and ways to do it; endless replayability; excellent simulation engine.&gamelows45=Primitive 3D engine; steep learning curve; awful documentation. &bottomline45=This airport sim offers lots of play, but it's for sim veterans only.&gameissue45=August '00, p.105 &gameurl45=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub45=Take 2 Interactive&gamerating45=62&gamecategory45=Strategy&gamename46=Al-Qadim: The Genie's Curse&gamehighs46=The game's series of simple challenges makes it accessible to beginning players.&gamelows46=The series of simple challenges isn't very likely to satisfy experienced players.&bottomline46=Good for the very young, maybe ages 8-11, as an introduction to the world of fantasy RPGs.&gameissue46=July '94, p. 79&gameurl46=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub46=Strategic Simulations Inc.&gamerating46=76&gamecategory46=Roleplaying&gamename47=Albion&gamehighs47=Entertaining story; lots of items, charcters, and places to explore; tons of magic.&gamelows47=Movement can be frustrating at times; story is fairly linear; some graphics are dated.&bottomline47=Albion has all the elements of a great roleplaying adventure. It may not be as non-linear as Daggerfall, but it's still a blast.&gameissue47=November '96, p. 268&gameurl47=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub47=Blue Byte Software&gamerating47=88&gamecategory47=Roleplaying&gamename48=Alien Breed&gamehighs48=Delivers plenty of fun.&gamelows48=Not much variety involved.&bottomline48=A good, solid shooter lacking in razzle-dazzle, but full of solid, no-brain game play.&gameissue48=May/June '94, p. 88&gameurl48=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub48=MicroLeague&gamerating48=75&gamecategory48=Arcade&gamename49=Alien Incident&gamehighs49=Colorful graphics, good writing, and a solid game at the core.&gamelows49=Flaky sound drivers, some setup troubles, no in-game voice acting.&bottomline49=A good choice for adventure gaming beginners, or something to take out when the whippersnappers come over.&gameissue49=February '97, p. 129&gameurl49=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub49=Gametek, Inc.&gamerating49=73&gamecategory49=Adventure&gamename50=Alien Legacy&gamehighs50=Smooth and challenging with solid graphics and an intriguing storyline.&gamelows50=The same things occur every time you play, so it can get too easy to cheat the fates.&bottomline50=A fresh new feel in strategy gaming--although the straight-arrow storyline that makes it fresh also hurts replay value.&gameissue50=August '94, p. 78&gameurl50=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub50=Sierra On-Line&gamerating50=80&gamecategory50=Adventure&gamename51=Alien Odyssey&gamehighs51=Nice graphics and environments; good sound effects.&gamelows51=Enemies are weak and uninspired. The gameplay is confusing, and only moderately challenging.&bottomline51=This game would be a winner if it stuck with one style.&gameissue51=February '96, p. 124&gameurl51=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub51=Philips Media Inc.&gamerating51=70&gamecategory51=Adventure&gamename52=Alien Virus&gamehighs52=Crisp high-res graphics; simple point-and-click interface.&gamelows52=Very slow, uneventful gameplay. You're a space-age locksmith, trying to open doors just to play the game.&bottomline52=The puzzles aren't very challenging, and there's little else to hold your interest&gameissue52=August '95, p. 92&gameurl52=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub52=Vic Tokai&gamerating52=59&gamecategory52=Adventure&gamename53=Aliens&gamehighs53=Great graphics and cut scenes&gamelows53=Extremely weak voice acting and dialog; timed puzzles make most of the game unnecessarily frustrating.&bottomline53=A troubled and disappointing adventure for only the most patient gamer.&gameissue53=February '96, p. 120&gameurl53=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub53=Mindscape&gamerating53=59&gamecategory53=Adventure&gamename54=Aliens versus Predator&gamehighs54=Spooky atmosphere; Species Deathmatch is a riot.&gamelows54=Unambitious; multiplayer has latency issues; no Save feature.&bottomline54=Action fans can't go wrong with Aliens versus Predator -- just don't expect anything as suspsenseful as Half-Life.&gameissue54=August '99, p. 128&gameurl54=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub54=Fox Interactive&gamerating54=79&gamecategory54=Action&gamename55=Allegiance&gamehighs55=Richly complex strategic elements; quality 3D graphics; intense space combat.&gamelows55=Steep learning curve; meager documentation; you're gonna need a fast Internet connection.&bottomline55=Maybe the best team-based multiplayer game since Team Fortress.&gameissue55=August '00, p.95 &gameurl55=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub55=Microsoft&gamerating55=91&gamecategory55=Simulation&gamename56=Allied General&gamehighs56=Many of the same qualities that made Panzer General a winner, plus multiple-window interface.&gamelows56=Not enough new here, and some desirable features are missing.&bottomline56=A good beer-n-pretzels wargme for Windows, but it could have been a bit better.&gameissue56=April '96, p. 109&gameurl56=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub56=SSI&gamerating56=89&gamecategory56=Wargame&gamename57=Alone in the Dark 2&gamehighs57=Fantastic graphics and gameplay sure to please all but the most jaded gamer.&gamelows57=Alone 2 lacks the same eerie atmosphere and devious puzzles that made the original game such a hit in the first place.&bottomline57=A great game; superior to the already excellent original in all but atmosphere.&gameissue57=May/June '94, p. 58&gameurl57=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub57=I-Motion&gamerating57=85&gamecategory57=Adventure&gamename58=Alone in the Dark 3&gamehighs58=Fluid motion; inventive puzzles and gameplay; and good atmosphere.&gamelows58=Finding a good shooting angle is tough; it's still just Alone in the Dark.&bottomline58=A rip-snorting good horror western, with the right blend of chills, humor, action, and puzzles.&gameissue58=May '95, p. 103&gameurl58=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub58=I-Motion&gamerating58=88&gamecategory58=Adventure&gamename59=Amber&gamehighs59=A promising opening; nicely rendered graphics.&gamelows59=Illogical puzzles; mostly static backgrounds; very small amount of gameplay.&bottomline59=Amber falls more than a few steps short of achieving its potential.&gameissue59=May '97, p. 133&gameurl59=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub59=Changeling&gamerating59=53&gamecategory59=Puzzle&gamename60=American Civil War: From Sumter to Appomatox&gamehighs60=Excellent balance between political and military aspects; clean interface.&gamelows60=Some aspects of ACW become clear only after many hours of play; manual could be better.&bottomline60=An admirable but somewhat recondite game with a steep learning curve.&gameissue60=September '96, p. 106&gameurl60=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub60=Interactive Magic&gamerating60=80&gamecategory60=Strategy&gamename61=American Mcgee's Alice&gamehighs61=Stellar, detailed visuals; brilliant level design; safer than LSD.&gamelows61="See 'em, kill 'em" gameplay is nothing special; poor enemy AI.&bottomline61=A visual masterpiece with enough good gameplay to make it a classic.&gameissue61=February '01, p. 50&gameurl61=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub61=Electronic Arts&gamerating61=88&gamecategory61=Adventure&gamename62=Amerzone&gamehighs62=Impressive graphics; decent musical score.&gamelows62=Disjointed storyline; annoying hunt-and-gather adventuring.&bottomline62=If defective French fantasy-adventures are you bag (that's a big if), this still isn't worth your time or money.&gameissue62=October '99, p. 174&gameurl62=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub62=Microids&gamerating62=20&gamecategory62=Adventure&gamename63=Amok&gamehighs63=Fast, frenetic action; it runs from the CD!&gamelows63=Frustratingly difficult; stingy password allotment; no mouse or joystick support.&bottomline63=Although it won't win any prizes, Amok is a decent, but somewhat dated and repetitious, shooter.&gameissue63=May '97, p. 125&gameurl63=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub63=GT Interactive&gamerating63=65&gamecategory63=Action&gamename64=Andretti Racing&gamehighs64=Indy and stock cars; nice track selection; customizable, fun multi-player game.&gamelows64=Lots of draw-in; control suffers when too much is happening on the screen.&bottomline64=Arcade racing fans and even die-hard sim fans can have a lot of fun with this.&gameissue64=March '98, p. 112&gameurl64=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub64=Electronic Arts&gamerating64=84&gamecategory64=Sports&gamename65=Angel Devoid&gamehighs65=Good use of video technology and a good story line.&gamelows65=Compatibility problems; less patient gamers may have a hard time sticking with it.&bottomline65=Angel Devoid isn't a perfect full-motion video adventure, but it's encouraging proof that "interactive movies" can be enjoyable games.&gameissue65=May '96, p. 144&gameurl65=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub65=Mindscape&gamerating65=78&gamecategory65=Adventure&gamename66=Anvil of Dawn&gamehighs66=An easy-to-learn interface and some solid, if mindless, RPG action.&gamelows66=Mediocre graphics and sound effects; an almost complete lack of innovation.&bottomline66=An attractive and enjoyable RPG that doesn't stretch the boundaries very far.&gameissue66=March '96, p. 113&gameurl66=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub66=New World Computing&gamerating66=73&gamecategory66=Roleplaying&gamename67=Anyone for Cards? for Windows&gamehighs67=A wide variety of card games to choose from, many not available in other Windows game packs.&gamelows67=The price ($49.95) seems a bit steep considering the overall quality of the game.&bottomline67=A decent CD if all you're after is the occasional game of cards.&gameissue67=January '95, p. 115&gameurl67=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub67=Capstone&gamerating67=72&gamecategory67=Strategy&gamename68=Apache&gamehighs68=Terrific flight model; countless options and missions; great gameplay.&gamelows68=Explosion graphics could be more impressive.&bottomline68=A flight game with such broad appeal that everyone from arcade players to hard-core sim hounds should delight in it.&gameissue68=October '95, p. 84&gameurl68=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub68=Interactive Magic&gamerating68=95&gamecategory68=Simulation&gamename69=Apache Havoc&gamehighs69=Excellent terrain graphics; nifty campaign system; good flight model.&gamelows69=High hardware requirements; cockpit art limited to 640x480; choppy textures.&bottomline69=An admirable attack helicopter sim with great visuals and a few flaws.&gameissue69=July '99, p. 114&gameurl69=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub69=Empire Interactive&gamerating69=79&gamecategory69=Simulation&gamename70=APBA Baseball&gamehighs70=Harwell's play-by-play; great SFX; realistic replays.&gamelows70=Somewhat clumsy integration among the game's modules.&bottomline70=Digital commentary has all the wonder the national pastime had when it was the national pastime.&gameissue70=October '95, p. 122&gameurl70=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub70=Miller Associates&gamerating70=90&gamecategory70=Sports&gamename71=Archimedean Dynasty&gamehighs71=Great graphics; sophisticated combat engine; plenty of strategy; involving story line.&gamelows71=May run slow on older machines, gameplay is fairly linear, and there are no multi-player options.&bottomline71=This intriguing sub combat game will please action lovers everywhere.&gameissue71=March '97, p. 138&gameurl71=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub71=Blue Byte Software&gamerating71=84&gamecategory71=Action&gamename72=Archon Ultra&gamehighs72=Modem play; strategically challenging.&gamelows72=Very picky about sound cards and mouse drivers.&bottomline72=The combination of strategy and arcade sequences give it great replay value.&gameissue72=May/June '94, p. 90&gameurl72=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub72=Strategic Simulations Inc.&gamerating72=76&gamecategory72=Strategy&gamename73=Area 51&gamehighs73=Lots of enemies to kill. Loads of ammo, power-ups, and aliens.&gamelows73=Grainy graphics, sluggish pace, one-dimensional gameplay.&bottomline73=Unless you absolutely adored the arcade version and can overlook some glaring flaws, don't bother.&gameissue73=February '97, p. 167&gameurl73=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub73=Midway/GT Interactive&gamerating73=58&gamecategory73=Action&gamename74=Ares Rising&gamehighs74=The E-mail system; interesting story line; cool radar.&gamelows74=The control system is irksome. Graphics are behind the times. Nondescript atmosphere.&bottomline74=There's a lot of gameplay content, but the bad simply outweighs the good.&gameissue74=November '98, p. 260&gameurl74=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub74=Imagine Studios&gamerating74=59&gamecategory74=Action&gamename75=Armed and Delirious&gamehighs75=The five CDs worth of graphics are top of the line.&gamelows75=The interface needs major work. The puzzles are crap. The threadbare plot proves there really is such a thing as too much weirdness.&bottomline75=Dadaists need only apply.&gameissue75=May '98, p. 133&gameurl75=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub75=Sir-Tech&gamerating75=31&gamecategory75=Adventure&gamename76=Armies of Armageddon: WDK-2K&gamehighs76=&gamelows76=&bottomline76=&gameissue76=July '00, p.111 &gameurl76=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub76=Shrapnel Games&gamerating76=74&gamecategory76=Strategy&gamename77=Armor Command&gamehighs77=Emphasis on tactics over brute force; plenty of freedom; cool 3D view of the action.&gamelows77=The graphics are so-so; missions become too difficult; interface is cumbersome.&bottomline77=A good, solid real-time strategy game that fans of the genre should enjoy.&gameissue77=June '98, p. 86&gameurl77=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub77=Ripcord Games&gamerating77=78&gamecategory77=Strategy&gamename78=Armored Fist&gamehighs78=Good mission editor and some entertaining shooting action.&gamelows78=Spotty graphics; lack of important options; frustrating play.&bottomline78=Graphics cripple the play so much that Armored Fist doesn't work as either a detailed tank simulator or as an arcade shooter.&gameissue78=February '95, p. 102&gameurl78=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub78=NovaLogic&gamerating78=65&gamecategory78=Simulation&gamename79=Armored Fist 2&gamehighs79=Good tutorial voice-over. Fun as an action game for a little while.&gamelows79=Small, repetitve battles. Annoying controls. No realism. Chunky terrain and framerates to match.&bottomline79=Not fun as either sim or action game, AF2 shows little attention to detail.&gameissue79=January '98, p. 309&gameurl79=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub79=NovaLogic&gamerating79=34&gamecategory79=Action&gamename80=Armored Fist 3&gamehighs80=The action is fast and furious; good online support; integrated voice-over-'net support.&gamelows80=The AI is less than inspiring; badly flawed targeting system; poor graphics.&bottomline80=More of the same subpar tank simming, just like the first two games.&gameissue80=January '00, p. 192&gameurl80=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub80=NovaLogic&gamerating80=45&gamecategory80=Action&gamename81=Armored Moon&gamehighs81=There's a rebate slip packed in the box.&gamelows81=Weak graphics, tired sound efects, terrible artificial intelligence, and no real resource management.&bottomline81=This is the worst real-time stategy game ever.&gameissue81=July '98, p. 154&gameurl81=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub81=Microforum&gamerating81=12&gamecategory81=Strategy&gamename82=Army Men&gamehighs82=Fast-paced, often tricky, and quite addictive.&gamelows82=Dodgy controls. Some missions are too puzzle-like and require repeated attempts.&bottomline82=If you take it for what it is -- an arcade game -- then Army Men is a blast. Just don't expect a real strategy game.&gameissue82=August '98, p. 111&gameurl82=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub82=Studio 3DO&gamerating82=77&gamecategory82=Action&gamename83=Army Men II&gamehighs83=Cool weapons; some fun missions in kitchens and backyards; playable on low-end PCs.&gamelows83=Ho-hum graphics; few improvements over the original game.&bottomline83=A passable action/RTS hybrid with a moderately interesting gimmick.&gameissue83=June '99, p. 136&gameurl83=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub83=3DO Company&gamerating83=68&gamecategory83=Action&gamename84=Arrival, The&gamehighs84=Outstanding graphics and sound, eerie and atmospheric.&gamelows84=Some puzzles too easy; moderate amount of CD swapping.&bottomline84=An engaging adventure despite the simplistic puzzles.&gameissue84=June '97, p. 80&gameurl84=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub84=Live Interactive&gamerating84=81&gamecategory84=Adventure&gamename85=Ascendancy&gamehighs85=What's not to like? Just re-read all the adjectives in the review.&gamelows85=It can be tricky to make your way through all the information that accumulates as your empire expands.&bottomline85=Ascendancy is the best game if its kind, period.&gameissue85=November '95, p. 160&gameurl85=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub85=Broderbund&gamerating85=93&gamecategory85=Strategy&gamename86=Asheron's Call&gamehighs86=Beautiful graphics engine; no load zones, huge world makes the game feel epic.&gamelows86=Daunting learning curve; lack of direction gives it somewhat of a lonely feel.&bottomline86=A great roleplaying environment, but takes a lot of practice.&gameissue86=February '00, p. 99&gameurl86=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub86=Microsoft&gamerating86=80&gamecategory86=Roleplaying&gamename87=Ashes to Ashes&gamehighs87=Attractive graphics, multiple vehicles, and interesting outdoor environments.&gamelows87=Disorienting, confusing. Uninspired.&bottomline87=There's no reason to recommend this. It's bland, confusing, and tiresome.&gameissue87=February '97, p. 145&gameurl87=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub87=Corel Corp.&gamerating87=25&gamecategory87=Action&gamename88=Assassin 2015&gamehighs88=Adrienne Barbeau's husky voice-overs are nicely done.&gamelows88=The game is very short, not very challenging, and, aside from the cut-scenes, looks very dated.&bottomline88=Assassin seems to miss the point of what first-person shootin' fun is all about.&gameissue88=January '97, p. 236&gameurl88=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub88=Inscape&gamerating88=35&gamecategory88=Action&gamename89=Assault Rigs&gamehighs89=Fast action on later levels; wide range of viewing options; varied graphics.&gamelows89=Slow to start; maddening menu animations; clumsy viewpoints.&bottomline89=Assault Rigs provides a modest amount of fun, but it could've been so much more.&gameissue89=August '96, p. 101&gameurl89=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub89=Psygnosis&gamerating89=61&gamecategory89=Arcade&gamename90=Asteriods&gamehighs90=Good 3D; a few new twists on the original.&gamelows90=Improvements are largely cosmetic; underneath is a boring and repetitive game with little replay value.&bottomline90=This isn't so much an update of Asteroids as a quick-and-dirty facelift.&gameissue90=April '99, p. 132&gameurl90=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub90=Activision&gamerating90=34&gamecategory90=Action&gamename91=AstroFire&gamehighs91=The prettiest version of Asteroids we've seen; plays well on a 286.&gamelows91=Pretty or not, it's still just Asteroids; no music; loads slowly on that 286.&bottomline91=A good trigger-finger workout; and it's easy to try before you buy.&gameissue91=October '94, p. 75&gameurl91=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub91=ORT Software&gamerating91=72&gamecategory91=Arcade&gamename92=Atari 2600 Action Pack&gamehighs92=Perfect recreations of some genuine gaming classics; killer nostalgia-fodder.&gamelows92=The games themselves just aren't as much fun as I remember them. They're simplistic and repetitive.&bottomline92=Don't buy it for the games, but do buy it for the memories it'll evoke.&gameissue92=May '95, p. 86&gameurl92=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub92=Activision&gamerating92=68&gamecategory92=Arcade&gamename93=Atari 2600 Action Pack 2&gamehighs93=Happy reminders of good days gone by; some truly classic games.&gamelows93=Bafflingly slow performance; some agonizing reminders of how bad some of these games really were.&bottomline93=If you're willing to time-warp back a dozen years, get it. If not, stay away.&gameissue93=October '95, p. 113&gameurl93=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub93=Activision&gamerating93=66&gamecategory93=Arcade&gamename94=Atlantis: The Lost Tales&gamehighs94=Stunning scenes; gameplay is reasonably entertaining; good variety.&gamelows94=Same old puzzles. Same old pop-up dialog boxes. 3D character movements are jerky and unbelievable.&bottomline94=It's a standard graphic adventure that will only do in a pinch.&gameissue94=November '97, p. 291&gameurl94=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub94=Cryo&gamerating94=62&gamecategory94=Adventure&gamename95=Atomic Bomberman&gamehighs95=Fast-paced action; multi-play for up to ten players; entertaining time killer.&gamelows95=Takes up way too much hard-drive space; no advancement system; ugly playing boards.&bottomline95=Good clean fun for you and your buddies -- if you've got the hard-drive space to spare.&gameissue95=October '97, p. 210&gameurl95=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub95=Interplay&gamerating95=75&gamecategory95=Arcade&gamename96=Attack of the Saucerman&gamehighs96=&gamelows96=&bottomline96=&gameissue96=December '99, p. 181&gameurl96=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub96=Psygnosis&gamerating96=29&gamecategory96=Action&gamename97=Avernum&gamehighs97=Contains elements of actual gameplay such as characters and monsters to fight.&gamelows97=Assumes that man can escape from Hell of his own making- and then puts him there.&bottomline97=In the vein of "if you can't say someting nice..."&gameissue97=November '00, p. 155&gameurl97=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub97=Spiderweb Software&gamerating97=17&gamecategory97=Roleplaying&gamename98=Avery Cardoza's 100 Slots&gamehighs98=Excellent variety; great layout of a PC slot machine.&gamelows98=A slots-only sim is too narrowly focused for many casino ethusiasts; none of the machines are actually used in casinos.&bottomline98=A fine sim of slot machines that is an excellent addition to any casino collection.&gameissue98=May '98, p. 129&gameurl98=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub98=Cardoza Entertainment&gamerating98=75&gamecategory98=Simulation&gamename99=Azrael's Tear&gamehighs99=Beautiful in high-res; interesting plot-line; well-developed characters.&gamelows99=Runs poorly even on high-end machines; lots of hunting for yet another key.&bottomline99=A good graphic adventure with lots to explore, but you need a powerful PC.&gameissue99=February '97, p. 160&gameurl99=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub99=Mindscape&gamerating99=82&gamecategory99=Adventure&gamename100=B-17 Flying Fortress II: The Mighty Earth&gamehighs100=Brillant visuals; highly configurable; multiple crew positions; high drama.&gamelows100=No multiplay mode; hardly any WWII-era ambiance; can run slow.&bottomline100=An extremely flexible sim that really puts you in the middle of the flak at 20,000 feet.&gameissue100=March '01, p. 80&gameurl100=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub100=Hasbro&gamerating100=82&gamecategory100=Simulation&gamename101=Back to Baghdad&gamehighs101=Lots of options; extremely thorough recreation of instruments, radar modes, etc.&gamelows101=Very expensive; demanding system requirements; unimpressive terrain.&bottomline101=While the system demands and price are a bit hard to swallow, Back to Baghdad delivers an exciting F-16 simulation that's a great addition to your flight sim arsenal.&gameissue101=September '96, p. 121&gameurl101=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub101=Military Simulations, Inc.&gamerating101=78&gamecategory101=Simulation&gamename102=Bad Day on the Midway&gamehighs102=Bizarre, hallucinogenic style keeps you guessing and wanting more.&gamelows102=Occasionally too hip for its own good; quirky camera angles; some abstract graphics.&bottomline102=Weird and wacky-- this adventure plays out like a David Lynch film.&gameissue102=August '96, p. 88&gameurl102=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub102=Inscape&gamerating102=80&gamecategory102=Adventure&gamename103=Bad Mojo&gamehighs103=Absolutely unique; well-conceived and executed; intense and disturbing.&gamelows103=May be too intense %26 disturbing (and possibly too easy) for some players.&bottomline103=Until they make a game out of the movie Eraserhead, this is as weird as it gets.&gameissue103=February '96, p. 140&gameurl103=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub103=Pulse Entertainment&gamerating103=84&gamecategory103=Adventure&gamename104=Baku Baku&gamehighs104=Nicely rendered animals; great two-player mode; extra strategy makes it stand out.&gamelows104=May be too "cute" for some; PC conversion loses a little.&bottomline104=Despite its full-screen failings, Baku Baku is a puzzle game not to be missed.&gameissue104=January '97, p. 251&gameurl104=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub104=Sega Entertainment&gamerating104=83&gamecategory104=Puzzle&gamename105=Baldies&gamehighs105=Cute. A new twist.&gamelows105=Much of the game relies on luck. You have little control over the baldies, which is very frustrating.&bottomline105=It's a great attempt at making something fresh and funny, but it falls flat after the first few levels.&gameissue105=April '97, p. 121&gameurl105=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub105=Panasonic Interactive Media&gamerating105=55&gamecategory105=Strategy&gamename106=Baldur's Gate&gamehighs106=Intriguing story; beautiful graphics; simple yet powerful interface; multi-player capabilities; huge game world; excellent manual.&gamelows106=Some boring quests; a few minor bugs.&bottomline106=This is the best roleplaying game you can buy. Period.&gameissue106=April '99, p. 94&gameurl106=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub106=Interplay Productions&gamerating106=94&gamecategory106=Roleplaying&gamename107=Baldur's Gate II: Shadows of Amn&gamehighs107=Higer-res artwork; more involving story; extremely deep and configurable.&gamelows107=Annoying character conversations; pathfinding is still a problem.&bottomline107=A bigger, prettier, better version of Baldur's Gate that's sure to satisfy.&gameissue107=December '00, p. 146&gameurl107=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub107=Interplay Productions&gamerating107=91&gamecategory107=Roleplaying&gamename108=Balls of Steel&gamehighs108=Lots of tables; good ball physics; cool extras like an Internet ranking system.&gamelows108=Tricky installation with some video cards; nudging effect is a be exaggerated.&bottomline108=Balls of Steel is a solid, well-rounded pinball game.&gameissue108=June '98, p. 103&gameurl108=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub108=GT Interactive&gamerating108=87&gamecategory108=Arcade&gamename109=Bang! Gunship Elite&gamehighs109=Drop-dead gorgeous graphics; great sensation of speed; lots of stuff to shoot at.&gamelows109=Shallow; tedious; repetitive; uninventive.&bottomline109=Shoot stuff; it explodes, repeat as desired until either you blow up or get tired of it, whichever comes first.&gameissue109=October '00, p. 129&gameurl109=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub109=Red Storm Entertainment&gamerating109=50&gamecategory109=Action&gamename110=Banzai Bug&gamehighs110=Lots of originality; good graphics and sound; cute touches throughout game.&gamelows110=Flawed basic design; often frustrating to play; technically spartan.&bottomline110=A promising title that didn't quite live up to its potential.&gameissue110=May '97, p. 134&gameurl110=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub110=Grolier Interactive Inc.&gamerating110=56&gamecategory110=Action&gamename111=Barrage&gamehighs111=Sugar-sweet graphics from guys who seem like they know what they're doing.&gamelows111=Wacky controls; bad acting; short length.&bottomline111=Though Barrage's graphics are lovely, the gameplay just ain't there.&gameissue111=February '99, p. 176a&gameurl111=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub111=Activision&gamerating111=34&gamecategory111=Arcade&gamename112=Baseball Edition 2000&gamehighs112=Good artificial intelligence; fielding interface works pretty well.&gamelows112=Poor graphics in nearly every area; pitcher-batter matchup sucks; technical glitches.&bottomline112=Easily the worst of this year's crop of baseball games.&gameissue112=August '99, p. 103&gameurl112=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub112=Interplay Productions&gamerating112=34&gamecategory112=Sports&gamename113=Baseball Mogul&gamehighs113=A new perspective on baseball. Actual players depicted. A clean sharp design.&gamelows113=Actual MLB team names are not used. Very few bells and whistles. No hard-copy manual.&bottomline113=You'll learn more about running a baseball team than Marge Schott will ever know.&gameissue113=December '97, p. 255&gameurl113=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub113=Infinite Monkey Systems&gamerating113=84&gamecategory113=Sports&gamename114=Bass Avenger&gamehighs114=It's cheap.&gamelows114=It's not cheat enough; not even enough comedy value to warrant an "irony purchase".&bottomline114=Please, no Duck Avenger! I'm not sure the world can sustain the damage.&gameissue114=January '01, p. 160&gameurl114=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub114=Simon %26 Schuster&gamerating114=9&gamecategory114=Sports&gamename115=Bass Masters Classic T.E.&gamehighs115=Lots of detail and choices; 3D rendered lakes with total freedom of movement.&gamelows115=Shoddy graphics; weak 3D engine; non-interactive tutorial.&bottomline115=While there's still no perfect fishing sim, this is a leap in the right direction.&gameissue115=December '98, p. 228&gameurl115=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub115=THQ&gamerating115=82&gamecategory115=Simulation&gamename116=Batman Forever&gamehighs116=Lots of different gadgets to use.&gamelows116=Clumsy interface makes using those gadgets a real pain; gameplay is stupefyingly unoriginal.&bottomline116=It's all been done before, and done much better. For Batman completists only.&gameissue116=June '96, p. 115&gameurl116=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub116=Acclaim Entertainment&gamerating116=40&gamecategory116=Arcade&gamename117=Battle Arena Toshinden&gamehighs117=Fast, colorful fighting action--if you have the right hardware to run it.&gamelows117=Choppy animation and sluggish control if you don't.&bottomline117=Stay away unless you've got confidence in your machine.&gameissue117=September '96, p. 101&gameurl117=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub117=Playmates Interactive Ent.&gamerating117=55&gamecategory117=Arcade&gamename118=Battle Arena Toshinden 2&gamehighs118=Lots of characters to choose from.&gamelows118=The control is really, really bad. Even through 3Dfx, the graphics and animation leave a lot to be desired.&bottomline118=If your'e in the market for PlayStation ports, make sure you look for good games.&gameissue118=June '98, p. 114&gameurl118=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub118=Fujitsu Interactive&gamerating118=31&gamecategory118=Action&gamename119=Battle Beast&gamehighs119=Wonderful graphics, inventive story, and a whole lot of silly humor.&gamelows119=Controls are sluggish; lack of a "tournament" structure makes for repetitive battles.&bottomline119=It's a decent fighting game, but one with significant flaws.&gameissue119=December '95, p. 270&gameurl119=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub119=7th Level Inc.&gamerating119=69&gamecategory119=Action&gamename120=Battle Bugs&gamehighs120=Idiot-proof interface; funny animations; and a thorough online help system.&gamelows120=The two-player mode suffers greatly from lack of modem support.&bottomline120=A real winner! This is the perfect wargame for people who normally don't like wargames.&gameissue120=October '94, p. 69&gameurl120=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub120=Sierra On-Line&gamerating120=89&gamecategory120=Wargame&gamename121=Battle Isle 2200&gamehighs121=It has the most important qualities of any good wargame: it's easy to learn, yet tough to master.&gamelows121=Only one unit can attack an enemy at a time; the graphics and sound are average.&bottomline121=A wargame you can jump right into, but that offers plenty of challenge.&gameissue121=October '94, p. 58&gameurl121=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub121=Accolade&gamerating121=86&gamecategory121=Wargame&gamename122=Battle Isle 2220&gamehighs122=A truly unique strategy game packed with fascinating details and subtleties.&gamelows122=Steep learning curve; oddball rules and conventions will be a turn-off to players who find the mass of detail overwhelming.&bottomline122=One of the most eccentric games of its genre, but also one of the most imaginative. If you can get into it, it can be quite addictive.&gameissue122=May '96, p. 129&gameurl122=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub122=Blue Byte Software&gamerating122=80&gamecategory122=Strategy&gamename123=Battle Isle: The Andosia War&gamehighs123=Mix of turn-based and real time play is cool at first; great environments.&gamelows123=Tedious gameplay; slow turns; endless missions; slow, somewhat unstable game engine.&bottomline123=A good idea that gets tripped up in boring details.&gameissue123=February '01, p. 73&gameurl123=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub123=Blue Byte&gamerating123=58&gamecategory123=Strategy&gamename124=Battle of Britain&gamehighs124=Gives a realistic impression of what the RAF command was up against in the autumn of 1940.&gamelows124=That's all it does. The graphics are drab, and there's just not much depth of gameplay.&bottomline124=Competent, but uninspiring. There are a lot of better choices out there.&gameissue124=November '94, p. 62&gameurl124=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub124=Deadly Games&gamerating124=55&gamecategory124=Wargame&gamename125=Battle of Britain&gamehighs125=Historical accuracy; strategy is deep and richly detailed.&gamelows125=All that detail causes gameplay to bog down under its own weight.&bottomline125=It'll reward gamers who have a passionate interest in the subject.&gameissue125=July '99, p. 126&gameurl125=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub125=TalonSoft&gamerating125=70&gamecategory125=Strategy&gamename126=Battlecruiser 3000 AD&gamehighs126=The intro animation is very cool.&gamelows126=Annoying bugs; frequent crashes; features that don't work; a pathetically inadequate manual. This game simply wasn't finished when it shipped.&bottomline126=Maybe Take 2 can still fix this game. Until then, don't buy it.&gameissue126=January '97, p. 208&gameurl126=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub126=Take 2 Interactive&gamerating126=15&gamecategory126=Action&gamename127=Battleground 4: Shiloh&gamehighs127=Beautiful map, slick interface, great videos and music.&gamelows127=This is a complex, hard-to-control battle; novices should not attempt total command until they get used to things.&bottomline127=Another superb addition to the growing shelf of "Battleground" titles.&gameissue127=October '96, p. 192&gameurl127=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub127=TalonSoft&gamerating127=84&gamecategory127=Wargame&gamename128=Battleground: Ardennes&gamehighs128=Colorful and dynamic gameplay, first-rate interface, excellent use of video enhancements.&gamelows128=Some players simply won't want another Battle of the Bulge game, no matter how well done.&bottomline128=A remarkably fresh and original design, executed with real flair.&gameissue128=January '96, p. 205&gameurl128=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub128=Empire Interactive&gamerating128=91&gamecategory128=Wargame&gamename129=Battleground: Gettysburg&gamehighs129=Magnificent graphics, near-perfect interface; dramatic and creative use of video clips.&gamelows129=A few might-have-been scenarios would have been nice - like giving Lee all of his cavalry to see what difference J.E.B. Stuart might really have made.&bottomline129=This is a classic wargame in every respect.&gameissue129=March '96, p. 146&gameurl129=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub129=TalonSoft&gamerating129=90&gamecategory129=Wargame&gamename130=Battleground: Waterloo&gamehighs130=Colorful; simple to learn; "what-if?" scenarios will yield hours of replay value.&gamelows130=You have to be very much "into" Napoleonic history to get the most out of this game.&bottomline130=A vividly colorful recreation of one of the most epic battles in Western history.&gameissue130=August '96, p. 82&gameurl130=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub130=TalonSoft&gamerating130=91&gamecategory130=Wargame&gamename131=Battles in Time&gamehighs131=Good strategic-tactical gaming with lots of unique twists; the usual thorough QQP head-to-head support.&gamelows131=Larger armies tend to move woefully slowly in the strategic section.&bottomline131=Lots of replay value and an innovative design make this a truly entertaining wargame.&gameissue131=January '96, p. 193&gameurl131=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub131=QQP&gamerating131=89&gamecategory131=Strategy&gamename132=Battleship&gamehighs132=Hey, it's Battleship -- with snazzy cutscenes and great multi-player support.&gamelows132=Those snazzy cutscenes refuse to go away, and there's no option for turn-based combat during the scenario modes.&bottomline132=A pretty good port of a classic.&gameissue132=March '97, p. 110&gameurl132=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub132=Hasbro Interactive&gamerating132=78&gamecategory132=Strategy&gamename133=Battlespire&gamehighs133=Character design system; level design; multi-player&gamelows133=Slow, choppy, buggy; ugly up-close; doesn't take advantage of Win95 or DirectX support; no 3D support; difficult levels.&bottomline133=Wait until Battlespire is in the bargain bin. Until then, it ain't worth it.&gameissue133=April '98, p. 154&gameurl133=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub133=Bethesda Softworks&gamerating133=58&gamecategory133=Roleplaying&gamename134=Battlesport&gamehighs134=The name is kinda nice.&gamelows134=Ancient graphics, lackluster gameplay, and shoddy controls deal a triple does of death on this clunker.&bottomline134=Simply terrible. Trust us on this one--you'll want to avoid it at all costs.&gameissue134=August '97, p. 127&gameurl134=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub134=Acclaim Entertainment&gamerating134=20&gamecategory134=Action&gamename135=Battlezone&gamehighs135=Sharp graphics; slick interface; excellent single-player and multi-player missions.&gamelows135=Some fuzzy AI; fussy keyboard re-mapping.&bottomline135=Activision has delivered a fine-tuned mix of action/strategy that's destined to change the way we look at this new genre.&gameissue135=June '98, p. 94&gameurl135=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub135=Activision&gamerating135=93&gamecategory135=Action&gamename136=Battlezone II&gamehighs136=State of the art graphics; innovative interface; strategy/action mix.&gamelows136=Rushed and buggy feel; dumbed down AI; severe Internet Lag.&bottomline136=The sequel to one of the most refreshing games ever made wasn't given enough development time to truly shine.&gameissue136=April '00, p.100 &gameurl136=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub136=Activision&gamerating136=65&gamecategory136=Action&gamename137=BC Racers&gamehighs137=Great music; humorous animation; challenging racing.&gamelows137=Can't customize racer; no network or modem play.&bottomline137=If you want simple racing action and don't mind the few flaws, you'll enjoy this game.&gameissue137=October '95, p. 110&gameurl137=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub137=U.S. Gold&gamerating137=75&gamecategory137=Arcade&gamename138=Beachhead 2000&gamehighs138=&gamelows138=&bottomline138=&gameissue138=October '00, p. 142&gameurl138=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub138=WizardWorks&gamerating138=18&gamecategory138=Action&gamename139=Beast Wars: Transformers&gamehighs139=You can play as your favorite Transformers. The explosions are neat.&gamelows139=Pointless gameplay; annoying and unnecessary resource management.&bottomline139=Action fans will find it all a bore; Transformers fans will be outraged.&gameissue139=September '98, p. 142&gameurl139=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub139=Hasbro Interactive&gamerating139=28&gamecategory139=Action&gamename140=Beast Within: A Gabriel Knight Mystery&gamehighs140=Superb script, excellent videos, a fresh "take" on the traditional werewolf theme.&gamelows140=Extreme system demands; if you get hooked on it, you may have to invest in a quad-speed CD-ROM drive, whether you're ready to or not.&bottomline140=A great horror adventure, driven by a script that puts the competition to shame.&gameissue140=April '96, p. 92&gameurl140=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub140=Sierra&gamerating140=96&gamecategory140=Adventure&gamename141=Beat the House 2&gamehighs141=Great tutorial and online coach; Sklansky's Poker Challenge is fun.&gamelows141=The Craps game is so bad it's no longer worth playing.&bottomline141=BTH2 has excellent tutorials, and most of the games are well done, but Craps lovers will be disappointed.&gameissue141=April '98, p. 153&gameurl141=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub141=Interplay&gamerating141=70&gamecategory141=Simulation&gamename142=Beatdown&gamehighs142=Audacious if wrong-headed premise; cool soundtrack.&gamelows142=Obnoxious; offensive; crudely designed; displays total lack of creativity.&bottomline142=Products like this make gaming look bad. It's just plain garbage.&gameissue142=September '99, p. 96&gameurl142=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub142=Hot-B&gamerating142=11&gamecategory142=Strategy&gamename143=Beavis and Butt-head: Bunghole in One&gamehighs143=Fun for the first several holes; Mike Judge provides the voices.&gamelows143=Only one course; limited commentary gets tedious; slow play.&bottomline143=This might be a good party game, but the party will be over when it reaches the end of its limited humor.&gameissue143=May '99, p. 134&gameurl143=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub143=GT Interactive&gamerating143=53&gamecategory143=Arcade&gamename144=Beavis %26 Butt-Head in Virtual Stupidity&gamehighs144=A real, no-foolin' graphic adventure with all the funny elements of the MTV show.&gamelows144=You'll want a fairly fast machine, and gamers who don't have Win 95 are out of luck.&bottomline144=Fans of MTV's delinquent duo will adore it, but people who miss the point of the show won't understand the game, either.&gameissue144=February '96, p. 114&gameurl144=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub144=Viacom New Media&gamerating144=90&gamecategory144=Adventure&gamename145=Bedlam&gamehighs145=Easy to control, lots of explosions.&gamelows145=No multi-player mode, questionable level design, tedious switch-hunts, enemies too easy to kill.&bottomline145=A reasonably workmanlike effort with some drawbacks.&gameissue145=January '97, p. 225&gameurl145=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub145=GT Interactive&gamerating145=68&gamecategory145=Action&gamename146=Beetle Buggin'&gamehighs146=A veritable encyclopedia of classic Beetle cars for enthusiasts of the brand; good graphics.&gamelows146=No technique required; game AI cheats incessantly; terrible soundtrack.&bottomline146=A very average racer that never capitalized on its license.&gameissue146=July '00, p.108 &gameurl146=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub146=Infogrames Entertainment&gamerating146=60&gamecategory146=Racing&gamename147=Beneath A Steel Sky&gamehighs147=Some of the funniest dialog ever; simple interface; runs entirely off the CD.&gamelows147=The difficulty of the puzzles in the final third of the game is disproportionately high.&bottomline147=A slick, funny, and absorbing adventure that will appeal to a wide variety of gamers--two thumbs up!&gameissue147=December '94, p. 130&gameurl147=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub147=Virgin Interactive&gamerating147=91&gamecategory147=Adventure&gamename148=Betrayal in Antara&gamehighs148=Engrossing story line; tried-and-true interface; huge game world.&gamelows148=Traveling becomes repetitive; interface needs streamlining; lack of a professional writer's touch.&bottomline148=If you liked Krondor, buy this game. It's deep, it's engrossing, and it's fun.&gameissue148=October '97, p. 214&gameurl148=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub148=Sierra&gamerating148=81&gamecategory148=Roleplaying&gamename149=Big 3 (The)&gamehighs149=A sincere and well-intentioned game with lofty design goals.&gamelows149=Scale doesn't work; elements of gameplay are murky; no real feeling of strategy.&bottomline149=Here's a classic case of "ten lbs. in a five-lb. bag."&gameissue149=May '95, p. 85&gameurl149=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub149=Alliance Interactive Systems&gamerating149=57&gamecategory149=Strategy&gamename150=Big Red Racing&gamehighs150=Nice graphics, multi-player features and unique vehicles.&gamelows150=Annoying commentary, fuzzy controls, limited gameplay.&bottomline150=One of the better arcade racing titles out there, but only in small doses.&gameissue150=July '96, p. 89&gameurl150=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub150=Eidos&gamerating150=75&gamecategory150=Arcade&gamename151=Bio Freaks&gamehighs151=Bloody good graphics and animation, innovative gameplay.&gamelows151=The camera can et confused during spirited fights and the over-the-top amounts of gore may offend.&bottomline151=Bio Freaks isn't the best fighter in town, but it's good for a few morbid laughs.&gameissue151=October '98, p. 209a&gameurl151=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub151=Midway&gamerating151=79&gamecategory151=Arcade&gamename152=BioForge&gamehighs152=A good mix of action and puzzle-solving; outstanding animations and graphics.&gamelows152=Way too much text to read; camera angles aren't conducive to combat; steep system requirements.&bottomline152=Despite a few flaws, you'll play this one all the way to the end.&gameissue152=June '95, p. 80&gameurl152=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub152=Origin Systems&gamerating152=88&gamecategory152=Adventure&gamename153=Birthright: The Gorgon's Alliance&gamehighs153=Detailed strategy module; different play modes.&gamelows153=Unbalanced, incomplete play elements; poor adventure mode.&bottomline153=Birthright had all the earmarks of a classic strategy game, but its gameplay and design flaws bring it down.&gameissue153=December '97, p. 234&gameurl153=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub153=Sierra&gamerating153=68&gamecategory153=Strategy&gamename154=Black Bass&gamehighs154=&gamelows154=&bottomline154=&gameissue154=June '00, p.113 &gameurl154=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub154=Hot-B&gamerating154=15&gamecategory154=Sports&gamename155=Black Dahlia&gamehighs155=The compelling story and great graphics will keep adventure fans hooked for hours...&gamelows155=...until they reach a dreary mid-game sequence with confusing mazes and puzzles.&bottomline155=The gripping plot and unbelievable characters make up for the game's shortcomings.&gameissue155=July '98, p. 151&gameurl155=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub155=Take 2 Interactive&gamerating155=87&gamecategory155=Adventure&gamename156=Blackstone Chronicles&gamehighs156=Classic-style adventure gameplay; atmospheric visuals; compelling story.&gamelows156=Empty feeling because no real character interaction; some tacky production elements.&bottomline156=If you like leisurely, puzzle-based gaming with an actual story, this is a good one.&gameissue156=February '99, p. 211&gameurl156=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub156=Mindscape&gamerating156=79&gamecategory156=Adventure&gamename157=Blackthorne&gamehighs157=Great animation, cool music and sound effects, and plenty of bang-bang make this the best action-adventure since Flashback.&gamelows157=You'll find yourself doing the same thing over and over again; weak enemy animations.&bottomline157=A great mix of gunplay and puzzles, sure to please any arcade fan.&gameissue157=January '95, p. 141&gameurl157=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub157=Interplay&gamerating157=86&gamecategory157=Adventure&gamename158=Blade Runner&gamehighs158=Incredible atmosphere; faithful to the movie; lavish production; original gamplay elements.&gamelows158=Branching stroy means you can miss major scenes; some hokey characterization.&bottomline158=One of the best graphic adventures recently, and certainly the most innovative.&gameissue158=February '98, p. 110&gameurl158=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub158=Westwood Studios&gamerating158=90&gamecategory158=Adventure&gamename159=Blair Witch Volume 2: The Legend of Coffin Rock&gamehighs159=Bargin price; excellent atmospheres; quick load times.&gamelows159=Repetitive gameplay; troublesome camera; lots of aimless wandering; dumb ending.&bottomline159=Only diehard Blair Witch fans are going to want this one, and then only because it's cheap.&gameissue159=February '01, p. 88&gameurl159=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub159=Gathering of Developers&gamerating159=48&gamecategory159=Action&gamename160=Blake Stone: Planet Strike&gamehighs160=Four skill levels; some mighty mean monsters; and impressive firepower.&gamelows160=It can get a bit repetitive. The graphics are only average.&bottomline160=Not a bad game--in fact better than a lot of the first-person stuff we're seeing. But it's no Doom, though.&gameissue160=February '95, p. 79&gameurl160=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub160=FormGen&gamerating160=75&gamecategory160=Action&gamename161=Blaze %26Blade: Eternal Quest&gamehighs161=Four sarcastic friends with gamepads might have fun with it for ten minutes.&gamelows161=Graphics;sound; scripting; AI; gameplay; interface; manual; and box art.&bottomline161=There is no reason to own this game, play this game, or even look at the box.&gameissue161=June '00, p. 111&gameurl161=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub161=Southpeak Interactive&gamerating161=7&gamecategory161=Roleplaying&gamename162=Blood&gamehighs162=Good fun; lots of dark humor; simply awesome Deathmatches.&gamelows162=Very difficult. Doesn't feel quite as 'solid' as Duke.&bottomline162=An excellent implementation of the BUILD engine that makes for a truly wicked shoot-'em-up.&gameissue162=July '97, p. 208&gameurl162=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub162=GT Interactive&gamerating162=85&gamecategory162=Action&gamename163=Blood Bowl&gamehighs163=Original concept; clean design.&gamelows163=AI is really slow and none too bright; promised modem support is a no-show.&bottomline163=A faithful translation of a popular board game, but the PC version adds nothing new.&gameissue163=August '95, p. 91&gameurl163=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub163=MicroLeague&gamerating163=71&gamecategory163=Strategy&gamename164=Blood II: The Chosen&gamehighs164=Cool looking monsters; creepy atmosphere; all the gore you can handle.&gamelows164=Long load times; shaky AI; some bland level design.&bottomline164=Creepy, mostly excellent gameplay marred by a few glaring technical and design problems.&gameissue164=February '99, p. 216&gameurl164=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub164=GT Interactive&gamerating164=80&gamecategory164=Action&gamename165=Blood %26 Magic&gamehighs165=Lots of terrain variety, good graphics (for VGA), great single-player game.&gamelows165=Flat sound effects, constantly clicking on basal golems.&bottomline165=It's not just another WarCraft, Blood %26 Magic has some interesting, new ideas.&gameissue165=March '97, p. 118&gameurl165=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub165=Interplay&gamerating165=83&gamecategory165=Strategy&gamename166=Blood Omen: Legacy of Kain&gamehighs166=Good playability; great story; lots of variety.&gamelows166=Hard-to-distinguish graphics; monster AI is generally dumb.&bottomline166=An excellent console-style RPG and a definite change of pace from the current crop of action games.&gameissue166=December '97, p. 242&gameurl166=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub166=Activision&gamerating166=80&gamecategory166=Action&gamename167=Bloodwings&gamehighs167=Easy to install; high-quality sound effects and music.&gamelows167=Choppy animation; so-so graphics; uninteresting gameplay.&bottomline167=The most die-hard horror fans won't stick with this one long enough to make it worthwhile.&gameissue167=September '95, p. 121&gameurl167=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub167=MPCA Interactive&gamerating167=46&gamecategory167=Adventure&gamename168=Blown Away&gamehighs168=Good full-screen video and some really nice puzzles.&gamelows168=The video and puzzles are a lot better on their own than combined; not very interactive.&bottomline168=Another "multimedia" game. There's just not enough interaction here to satisfy most gamers.&gameissue168=February '95, p. 89&gameurl168=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub168=IVI Publishing&gamerating168=79&gamecategory168=Puzzle&gamename169=Blues Brothers' Jukebox Adventure&gamehighs169=Mindless arcade fun, and you can play it straight off the disk!&gamelows169=Weak graphics; repetitive action; a disappointing soundtrack.&bottomline169=You don't have to be a nostalgia hound to enjoy this side-scroller, but it helps.&gameissue169=October '94, p. 50&gameurl169=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub169=Titus Software&gamerating169=65&gamecategory169=Arcade&gamename170=Boarder Zone&gamehighs170=Excellent graphics and wide-open courses provide a thrill a minute...&gamelows170=...that only lasts about 30 minutes. There's just not much depth beyond the racing mode.&bottomline170=The best PC snowboarding game, and a great quick diversion.&gameissue170=June '00, p.89 &gameurl170=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub170=Infogrames Entertainment&gamerating170=73&gamecategory170=Sports&gamename171=Bobby Fischer Teaches Chess&gamehighs171=Excellent for beginners.&gamelows171=Graphics in play mode take you back to EGA days.&bottomline171=The excellent beginner lessons, historical reference, and strong AI can't outweigh that ugly 2-D board.&gameissue171=March '95, p. 99&gameurl171=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub171=Mission Studios&gamerating171=67&gamecategory171=Simulation&gamename172=Boggle&gamehighs172=If you're desperate for a game of Boggle and don't have friends, this will probably fill the gap.&gamelows172=Waiting for a game to reload. And waiting. And waiting.&bottomline172=Get yourself a few buddies and play the real thing -- you'll have a lot more fun.&gameissue172=March '98, p. 138&gameurl172=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub172=Hasbro Interactive&gamerating172=34&gamecategory172=Puzzle&gamename173=Brainstorm!&gamehighs173=Interesting and challenging puzzles.&gamelows173=Dry, clinical feel; limited replay value; and too few puzzles.&bottomline173=If you're into puzzles that really make you think, this is for you.&gameissue173=October '96, p. 171&gameurl173=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub173=Simon %26 Schuster Interactive&gamerating173=67&gamecategory173=Puzzle&gamename174=Braveheart&gamehighs174=The 3D battles look decent and occasionally provide some fun action moments.&gamelows174=Buggy as all hell; poorly conceived mix of strategy and tactics; interface is a mess.&bottomline174=Some potentially interesting elements are scuttled by poor design and bugs.&gameissue174=November '99, p. 157&gameurl174=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub174=Eidos&gamerating174=34&gamecategory174=Strategy&gamename175=Bravo Romeo Delta&gamehighs175=Generates loads of tension; has a marvelously authentic feel to it.&gamelows175=As we say down in the South, "It looks like it's been whupped with an Ugly Stick!"&bottomline175=For those who can stomach the prospect of nuclear war -- and the horrid graphics -- it's a unique gaming experience.&gameissue175=June '95, p. 121&gameurl175=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub175=R.A.W. Entertainment Inc.&gamerating175=65&gamecategory175=Strategy&gamename176=Breach 3&gamehighs176=Entertaining squad-level combat. Good mission builder.&gamelows176=Retro graphics; lack of narrative thrust.&bottomline176=An entertaining squad-level game that doesn't quite measure up to the current crop.&gameissue176=January '96, p. 222&gameurl176=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub176=Impressions&gamerating176=77&gamecategory176=Strategy&gamename177=BreakNeck&gamehighs177=&gamelows177=&bottomline177=&gameissue177=August '00, p.108 &gameurl177=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub177=Southpeak Interactive&gamerating177=53&gamecategory177=Racing&gamename178=Breakthru&gamehighs178=A lot like Tetris, but with more bells and whistles.&gamelows178=The action and strategy quickly becomes familiar, then frustrating, and eventually tiresome.&bottomline178=Good for a while, but isn't unique enough to have the staying power of a Tetris.&gameissue178=December '94, p. 137&gameurl178=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub178=Spectrum HoloByte&gamerating178=67&gamecategory178=Puzzle&gamename179=Brett Hull Hockey '95&gamehighs179=Great player and goalie animations.&gamelows179=The limited elements put BH 95 far behind in the simulation stakes.&bottomline179=Not for sim fans who like to manage all aspects of their team; those who don't want frills should hit the ice.&gameissue179=July '95, p. 98&gameurl179=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub179=Accolade Inc.&gamerating179=73&gamecategory179=Simulation&gamename180=Bridge Baron for Windows&gamehighs180=Basic strength of play is its best feature, but there's so much more.&gamelows180=If you don't like bridge, there's nothing here for you. Any faults beyond that would be petty nit-picking.&bottomline180=Stacked with well-thought-out features, Bridge Baron really delivers the goods.&gameissue180=August '94, p. 84&gameurl180=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub180=Great Game Products, Inc.&gamerating180=88&gamecategory180=Simulation&gamename181=Bridge Olympiad&gamehighs181=Great graphics and a smooth interface make for quick play against strong opponents.&gamelows181=Playability is slightly hampered by lack of minor features, such as auto-playing forced moves, and cancelling a rubber match.&bottomline181=A really solid program.&gameissue181=September '94, p. 84&gameurl181=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub181=QQP&gamerating181=86&gamecategory181=Simulation&gamename182=British Open Championship Golf&gamehighs182=Easy to get into; tremendous atmosphere; gorgeous graphics; good commentary.&gamelows182=Only two courses; lack of Internet options is a bummer.&bottomline182=The tournament setting, presentation, and ease-of-use makes this a winner.&gameissue182=July '97, p. 204&gameurl182=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub182=Eidos Interactive&gamerating182=88&gamecategory182=Sports&gamename183=Broken Sword: The Smoking Mirror&gamehighs183=Improvements to the interface, graphics, and voice acting over the original.&gamelows183=Some of the puzzles aren't always sensible. The story isn't as thrilling as the first game.&bottomline183=More of the same solid adventure fare found in Circle of Blood.&gameissue183=February '98, p. 142&gameurl183=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub183=Virgin Interactive&gamerating183=82&gamecategory183=Adventure&gamename184=Bruce Jenner's World Class Decathlon&gamehighs184=Wide variety of events.&gamelows184=Gameplay is little more than clicking your mouse at the right time; limited multimedia elements.&bottomline184=One or two times through is probably enough, unless you want to invest enough hours to challenge Bruce one-on-one.&gameissue184=October '96, p. 158&gameurl184=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub184=Interactive Magic&gamerating184=52&gamecategory184=Simulation&gamename185=Brunswick Circuit Pro Bowling&gamehighs185=Awesome physics engine for truly realistic pin action; flawless and easy-to-use interface; nice graphics; lots of extras.&gamelows185=Limited camera angles; crowds look funny.&bottomline185=This is a bowling game anyone fcan get into, whether you're a bowler or not.&gameissue185=January '99, p. 181&gameurl185=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub185=THQ&gamerating185=89&gamecategory185=Sports&gamename186=Brutal: Paws of Fury&gamehighs186=Nice cartoon-style characters, a variety of special moves, and some genuine humor.&gamelows186=Limited in gameplay; fast animation can be hard to follow.&bottomline186=The simple nature and less-than-demanding gameplay keep it from standing out in the growing field of fighting games.&gameissue186=November '95, p. 139&gameurl186=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub186=GameTek&gamerating186=75&gamecategory186=Action&gamename187=Bug!&gamehighs187=Cute characters; solid control.&gamelows187=The game itself is incredibly dry and uninspired. Not Sega's best title to choose to port over to the PC.&bottomline187=Unless you're a die-hard platform freak, stay away from Bug!&gameissue187=January '97, p. 259&gameurl187=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub187=Sega Entertainment&gamerating187=44&gamecategory187=Arcade&gamename188=Bureau 13&gamehighs188=Simple interface; a good variety of puzzles; and lots of replay value.&gamelows188=Numerous flaws will frustrate you; the voice acting is embarrassingly bad; the game world lacks vitality.&bottomline188=If nothing else, Bureau 13 provides a good fix until a better graphic adventure comes along.&gameissue188=May '95, p. 79&gameurl188=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub188=Take 2 Interactive&gamerating188=76&gamecategory188=Adventure&gamename189=Buried in Time&gamehighs189=Beautiful graphics; strong story line; and rich soundtrack.&gamelows189=In the beginning, it's all too easy to become frustrated by the movement interface. Runs slow on 486s.&bottomline189=A good sci-fi yarn with plenty of interesting puzzles; just don't expect to get through it in a weekend.&gameissue189=October '95, p. 91&gameurl189=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub189=Sanctuary Woods&gamerating189=80&gamecategory189=Adventure&gamename190=Burn Cycle&gamehighs190=Cool cyberpunk atmosphere, great soundtrack, complex story line.&gamelows190=Graphics are sometimes chunky; the plot is too linear.&bottomline190=The blend of puzzles, arcade action, and cyberspace won't be enough for die-hard adventure fans, but it should interest the casual gamer.&gameissue190=January '96, p. 214&gameurl190=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub190=Philips Media, Inc.&gamerating190=71&gamecategory190=Action&gamename191=Burnout&gamehighs191=Efficient interface; sharp graphics; good sound effects.&gamelows191=Needs more classic cars. Mplayer support not up when it shipped.&bottomline191=If you're a speed freak that doesn't mind getting your kicks a few seconds at a time, look no further than Burnout.&gameissue191=June '98, p. 96a&gameurl191=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub191=Bethesda Softworks&gamerating191=88&gamecategory191=Simulation&gamename192=Byzantine: The Betrayal&gamehighs192=Rich, voluptuous graphics combined with a slick interface.&gamelows192=Too many egregiously frustrating puzzles and illogical plot devices, especially if you're a newbie.&bottomline192=It's a game that can't decide what it wants to be, but it sure is pretty.&gameissue192=January '98, p. 246&gameurl192=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub192=Discovery Channel&gamerating192=59&gamecategory192=Adventure&gamename193=C.E.O.&gamehighs193=An adequate train and bus simulation.&gamelows193=Never jells into a cohesive whole; clumsy design elements, scattershot gameplay; sparse statistical data.&bottomline193=More a transportation sim in disguise, C.E.O. never convinces you that you're running a huge corporation.&gameissue193=October '95, p. 107&gameurl193=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub193=I-Motion&gamerating193=65&gamecategory193=Simulation&gamename194=C%26C: Sole Survivor&gamehighs194=No hourly or monthly charges.&gamelows194=Monotonous, poorly conceived game that is overly dependent on randomly clicking here, there, everywhere.&bottomline194=Feels like an online-only quickie that cashes in on the C%26C name.&gameissue194=April '98, p. 104&gameurl194=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub194=Westwood Studios&gamerating194=35&gamecategory194=Action&gamename195=Caddyhack&gamehighs195=The animations, graphics, and course design are nicely done.&gamelows195=Lousy ball physics, bad controls, and cheesy horror theme.&bottomline195=Miniature golf gone bad. The poorly executed gameplay has given miniature golf sims a bad debut.&gameissue195=December '96, p. 289&gameurl195=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub195=Virgin Interactive Entertainment&gamerating195=29&gamecategory195=Simulation&gamename196=Caesar II&gamehighs196=Magnificent graphics; well balanced strategy elements; highly addictive; rewarding.&gamelows196=Some may find routine city-building monotonous; the frustration level may be a bit too high.&bottomline196=Caesar II provides a colorful, rich, absorbing, game-experience and should delight a large, diverse audience.&gameissue196=January '96, p. 172&gameurl196=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub196=Sierra Online&gamerating196=93&gamecategory196=Strategy&gamename197=Caesar III&gamehighs197=Stunning graphics, addictive gameplay, a decidedly "epic" quality throughout.&gamelows197=Economic odds are stacked against you; a custom map-editor would have been nice.&bottomline197=A great game, but exceedingly tough -- perhaps too tough -- to win.&gameissue197=January '99, p. 169&gameurl197=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub197=Sierra&gamerating197=93&gamecategory197=Strategy&gamename198=Caesar's Palace&gamehighs198=The graphics are as good as could be expected.&gamelows198=There's an irritating flaw in every single phase of the program.&bottomline198=If you're serious about getting a quality casino simulation, look elsewhere. There's a better game on its way from the same publisher.&gameissue198=February '98, p. 185&gameurl198=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub198=Interplay&gamerating198=38&gamecategory198=Simulation&gamename199=Call to Power II&gamehighs199=Effective interface; great multiplay; expanded diplomacy; decent enemy AI.&gamelows199=Still those dumb stealth units; societies lack individuality; stupid diplomacy swaps.&bottomline199=What the original was intended to be- but still no Alpha Centauri.&gameissue199=February '01, p. 78&gameurl199=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub199=Activision&gamerating199=74&gamecategory199=Strategy&gamename200=Callahan's Crosstime Saloon&gamehighs200=There are some genuinely funny jokes. Gameplay is just right: not too easy or hard.&gamelows200=There are some genuinely unfunny jokes. Some puzzles were pointless.&bottomline200=A traditional adventure game with a good story, funny bits, and decent puzzles.&gameissue200=May '97, p. 139&gameurl200=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub200=Take 2 Interactive&gamerating200=86&gamecategory200=Adventure&gamename201=Campaign 1776&gamehighs201=Looks, feels, and plays very true to its subject matter; excellent scenario design.&gamelows201=Campaign games can be disappointingly brief.&bottomline201=It's a niche product, no question about it, but an excellent one.&gameissue201=May '00, p.86 &gameurl201=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub201=HPS Simulations&gamerating201=87&gamecategory201=Strategy&gamename202=Campaign II&gamehighs202=Fans of the original will probably like it.&gamelows202=This game has weak graphics, a clunky interface, and very confusing arcade sequences. It's just not much fun.&bottomline202=It all adds up to frustration with a capital F. Only the games' designers (and possibly their mothers) could love this gobbler.&gameissue202=May/June '94, p. 86&gameurl202=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub202=Empire Software&gamerating202=35&gamecategory202=Simulation&gamename203=Cannon Fodder&gamehighs203=Incredible fast-paced gameplay; solid graphics engine; good sound effects.&gamelows203=Sometimes hard to get exact control from the mouse interface.&bottomline203=A great arcade game in every sense of the word; a simple idea that has been done up right.&gameissue203=November '94, p. 56&gameurl203=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub203=Impressions Software&gamerating203=88&gamecategory203=Action&gamename204=Capitalism&gamehighs204=Broad and deep business simulation, helped along by an excellent tutorial.&gamelows204=Too complex for some gamers; too tedious for others.&bottomline204=If you're the least bit interested in the subject, give this one a try.&gameissue204=December '95, p. 238&gameurl204=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub204=Interactive Magic&gamerating204=89&gamecategory204=Simulation&gamename205=Captain Quazar&gamehighs205=It's easy to set up and start playing.&gamelows205=No fun, plenty of annoying faults.&bottomline205=Half-hearted arcade dross to be avoided.&gameissue205=February '97, p. 141&gameurl205=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub205=Studio 3DO&gamerating205=19&gamecategory205=Arcade&gamename206=Carmageddon&gamehighs206=Guts and gore! Very playable and addictive.&gamelows206=An unfinished feel; feeble graphics engine; too many minor nags.&bottomline206=An incredibly fun game, but rough around the edges and technologically inferior to other action racing games on the market.&gameissue206=October '97, p. 211&gameurl206=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub206=Interplay&gamerating206=78&gamecategory206=Action&gamename207=Carmageddon 2: Carpocalypse Now&gamehighs207=Scores of secrets and surprises; just plain fun.&gamelows207=Sluggish graphics engine; touchy controls; no Internet or modem support.&bottomline207=For adults only; but not to miss if you've got a fast machine and a stomach for comical gore.&gameissue207=April '99, p. 96&gameurl207=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub207=Interplay Productions&gamerating207=83&gamecategory207=Action&gamename208=Carnivores&gamehighs208=Lush terrain graphics, outstanding dinosaur animations.&gamelows208=It takes too long to get in killing range; there are only three weapons to use and only four dangerous dinosaurs.&bottomline208=With a sticker price of only $19.95, it's worth a look if you're into hunting dinos.&gameissue208=April '99, p. 130&gameurl208=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub208=WizardWorks&gamerating208=69&gamecategory208=Action&gamename209=Carnivores 2&gamehighs209=Nice graphics engine; good atmosphere; a change from hunting deer.&gamelows209=Major clipping problems; gameplay gets slow; character control is iffy.&bottomline209=One of the better hunting games out there; not bad for the low price.&gameissue209=February '00, p. 118&gameurl209=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub209=Wizard Works&gamerating209=60&gamecategory209=Action&gamename210=Carriers at War II&gamehighs210=Simple interface, a wealth of information, and varied scenarios make it a winner.&gamelows210=Graphics could be a lot better (16 colors just doesn't cut it anymore), and a decent campaign mode would be welcome too.&bottomline210=The best carrier wargame around; easy to get into and deep enough to last.&gameissue210=July '94, p. 80&gameurl210=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub210=SSG&gamerating210=85&gamecategory210=Wargame&gamename211=CART Precision Racing&gamehighs211=Realistic driving model; nice graphics; gearheads will love the garage.&gamelows211=Alpine-steep learning curve; presentation lacks pizzazz.&bottomline211=CART is the game of choice for all-out realism freaks, but it can be hard for regular gamers to have fun with.&gameissue211=May '98, p. 137&gameurl211=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub211=Microsoft&gamerating211=79&gamecategory211=Simulation&gamename212=Casino Deluxe&gamehighs212=Beautiful graphics; accurate representations of popular casino games.&gamelows212=No options for multiplayer competition; weak strategy guides.&bottomline212=A great way to get your gambling fix without taking a big hit to your wallet.&gameissue212=October '95, p. 87&gameurl212=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub212=Impressions Software&gamerating212=80&gamecategory212=Simulation&gamename213=Casino Expert for Windows&gamehighs213=You won't be risking much even if you don't like the game.&gamelows213=You just can't lose, so this ain't gambling. And the games are all quite average.&bottomline213=If realism doesn't matter to you and you're tight on cash, you might like it.&gameissue213=August '94, p. 57&gameurl213=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub213=Expert Software&gamerating213=51&gamecategory213=Simulation&gamename214=Casino Tournament of Champions&gamehighs214=Modem/network features mean you don't have to wait for Saturday night to play a little poker.&gamelows214=A less-than-intuitive user interface makes for a lot of delays and unnecessary clicking.&bottomline214=Plenty of casino gaming for the buck. A little tweaking could've really made this baby sing.&gameissue214=June '95, p. 122&gameurl214=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub214=Capstone&gamerating214=79&gamecategory214=Strategy&gamename215=Castrol Honda Superbike World Champions&gamehighs215=Nice handling on the RC45; learning features are helpful for newbies.&gamelows215=Graphics and sound are merely so-so; crashes and collision need work; the game needs more bikes, dammit!&bottomline215=A valiant effort, but there's plenty of room left for a definitive PC bike sim.&gameissue215=August '98, p. 145a&gameurl215=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub215=Intense Entertainment&gamerating215=63&gamecategory215=Simulation&gamename216=Catfight&gamehighs216=At least it's better than the same company's Island Peril.&gamelows216=Truly awful on all accounts. Bad graphics, tiresome action, and lame controls.&bottomline216=A complete bore. Avoid this one like the plague.&gameissue216=October '96, p. 183&gameurl216=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub216=Atlantean Interactive Games&gamerating216=18&gamecategory216=Action&gamename217=Cave Wars&gamehighs217=A novel concept, with a multi-tiered world and bizarre subterranean milieu.&gamelows217=A lack of update screens, diplomacy, interaction, custom options, tactical combat.&bottomline217=Bare bones strategic gaming with few frills; fresh ideas but poor execution.&gameissue217=March '97, p. 162&gameurl217=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub217=Avalon Hill&gamerating217=75&gamecategory217=Strategy&gamename218=Celtic Tales: Balor of the Evil Eye&gamehighs218=Detailed control; great historical background; absorbing storyline.&gamelows218=Confusing gameplay; poor instructions for beginners.&bottomline218=It's a great game for experienced strategy gamers, but the average gamers will find the game confusing.&gameissue218=September '95, p. 111&gameurl218=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub218=KOEI Corp.&gamerating218=87&gamecategory218=Strategy&gamename219=Championship Surfer&gamehighs219=&gamelows219=&bottomline219=&gameissue219=February '01, p. 92&gameurl219=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub219=Mattel Interactive&gamerating219=69&gamecategory219=Sports&gamename220=Chaos&gamehighs220=A great story with tricky puzzles.&gamelows220=Graphics could be smoother, and some online hints would be welcome for the toughest puzzles.&bottomline220=A refreshingly different sort of adventure game--it will surely inspire many players to learn more about Chaos Theory.&gameissue220=July '96, p. 106&gameurl220=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub220=Multimedia 2000&gamerating220=82&gamecategory220=Adventure&gamename221=Chaos Continuum&gamehighs221=Very impressive graphics and sound.&gamelows221=Pretty short on actual gameplay.&bottomline221=Like many CD-ROM games, it looks great, but you'll have to decide if that's enough.&gameissue221=May/June '94, p. 89&gameurl221=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub221=Creative Multimedia&gamerating221=61&gamecategory221=Adventure&gamename222=Chaos Control&gamehighs222=The graphics and animation are as good as they get.&gamelows222=It's a tough game, and it could have used a bit more variety.&bottomline222=The graphics and story elements help raise an otherwise monotonous shooter into an absorbing tale of adventure.&gameissue222=December '95, p. 220&gameurl222=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub222=I-Motion&gamerating222=82&gamecategory222=Arcade&gamename223=Chaos Gate&gamehighs223=Excelltn turn-based tactical gameplay. Rich, diverse world.&gamelows223=You can only fight as Ultramarines. Minimal keyboard support. Some minor bugs.&bottomline223=Excellent tactical combat, with lots of units, good graphics, and an interesting system.&gameissue223=February '99, p. 218&gameurl223=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub223=SSI&gamerating223=85&gamecategory223=Strategy&gamename224=Chaos Overlords&gamehighs224=Could be mildly diverting when played on the Internet.&gamelows224=Mediocre graphics and dull, monotonous gameplay.&bottomline224=A good idea executed without a trace of wit, energy, or style. About as dull as dish-water.&gameissue224=September '96, p. 138&gameurl224=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub224=New World Computing&gamerating224=46&gamecategory224=Strategy&gamename225=Chasm&gamehighs225=Nice looking polygonal monsters; some impressive graphic effects.&gamelows225=Bad mouse control; levels are throwback to Doom; no Internet support.&bottomline225=With better games on the market, you're better off staying away from this one.&gameissue225=January '98, p. 312&gameurl225=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub225=GT Interactive&gamerating225=56&gamecategory225=Action&gamename226=Chessmaster 5000&gamehighs226=Very strong AI; instructional aids; graphics -- all detailed and customizable.&gamelows226=Supports Win 95 only.&bottomline226=The flexibility of almost every aspect of this program makes it inviting for chess fans at any level.&gameissue226=November '96, p. 236&gameurl226=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub226=Mindscape&gamerating226=90&gamecategory226=Simulation&gamename227=Chessmaster 5500&gamehighs227=Every area is outstanding; best graphics, instructional aids, and sound of any chess game.&gamelows227=Er...there's no feature that will automatically order pizza for you.&bottomline227=With the new features, the latest Chessmaster is the best PC chess game you can buy.&gameissue227=February '98, p. 167&gameurl227=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub227=Mindscape&gamerating227=94&gamecategory227=Strategy&gamename228=ChessMaster 7000&gamehighs228=Great chess and a great chess database.&gamelows228=Insignificant redesign; a "more of the same" feel.&bottomline228=If you're a first-timer in the market for a chess game, this is the one to get. But if you have earlier versions of CM, don't bother.&gameissue228=January '00, p. 205&gameurl228=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub228=Mindscape&gamerating228=78&gamecategory228=Strategy&gamename229=Chessnet 3&gamehighs229=For playing over third-party BBSs, networks, and direct modem connections, this program is the king daddy.&gamelows229=As a stand-alone chess opponent, this program bites.&bottomline229=If you're a chess player with a modem and $20, buy Chessnet 3.&gameissue229=November '94, p. 73&gameurl229=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub229=Masque Publishing&gamerating229=81&gamecategory229=Simulation&gamename230=Chronicles of the Sword&gamehighs230=Nice, high-res graphics and a decent game engine.&gamelows230=Not enough story; gameplay dissolves into a series of pixel hunts.&bottomline230=Synthetic Dimensions draws on neither the strength of their game engine nor of the subject matter for this lackluster title.&gameissue230=September '96, p. 126&gameurl230=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub230=Psygnosis&gamerating230=65&gamecategory230=Adventure&gamename231=Chronomaster&gamehighs231=Excellent graphics, variety of puzzles, raning from no-brainers to hair-pullers; good plot and lots of interaction keeps things interesting.&gamelows231=Too much time is spent traveling; newcomers may find the options overwhelming.&bottomline231=It doesn't break any new ground, but it delivers a mighty big dose of puzzle-solving fun, even for experienced gamers.&gameissue231=April '96, p. 105&gameurl231=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub231=Capstone&gamerating231=84&gamecategory231=Adventure&gamename232=CIA: Central Intelligence&gamehighs232=This could have been a great premise.&gamelows232=Not entertaining; not exciting; not really much of a game.&bottomline232=A lesson in wasted potential, Central Intelligence is strictly for those who like stats-based, slow-paced gaming.&gameissue232=June '95, p. 91&gameurl232=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub232=Ocean of America, Inc.&gamerating232=53&gamecategory232=Strategy&gamename233=Circle of Blood&gamehighs233=Simple interface; beautiful, crisp graphics; challenging puzzles; intriguing story line.&gamelows233=Voice acting isn't exactly professional; some puzzles require too much pixel-hunting.&bottomline233=It's entertaining, challenging, and worth playing, but it's not a graphic adventure that will blow you away.&gameissue233=January '97, p. 234&gameurl233=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub233=Virgin Interactive&gamerating233=80&gamecategory233=Adventure&gamename234=Circuit Racer&gamehighs234=Runs on low-end systems; only takes up 7MB.&gamelows234=Blah, circa-1995 graphics; no convincing sense of speed; unrefined gameplay.&bottomline234=You can do a lot better than this -- unless you have an older system, there are no reasons to bother.&gameissue234=November '97, p. 230&gameurl234=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub234=WizardWorks&gamerating234=58&gamecategory234=Arcade&gamename235=City of Lost Children, The&gamehighs235=The graphics are sensational; dark mood.&gamelows235=Incredibly short playing time; pointless puzzles; Euro-crap interface.&bottomline235=Rent the cult movie instead; it'll blow your mind. The game will just blow your temper.&gameissue235=July '97, p. 194&gameurl235=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub235=Psygnosis&gamerating235=48&gamecategory235=Adventure&gamename236=Civil War: 1861-1864&gamehighs236=It's packed with fine-grained detail and achieves great balance between the strategic and the tactical.&gamelows236=Graphic style may alienate as many as it pleases, especially the miniatures-style battle scenes.&bottomline236=The most ambitious Civil War game ever designed for the PC. Very impressive indeed.&gameissue236=May '95, p. 83&gameurl236=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub236=Empire Interactive&gamerating236=84&gamecategory236=Strategy&gamename237=Civil War Generals II&gamehighs237=Campaigns cover entire war. Lots of historical detail. Excellent victory system.&gamelows237=Victory system encourages suicidal stands. Underestimates effects of cannon.&bottomline237=Don't compare it to any other games; CWGII stands quite well on its own.&gameissue237=February '98, p. 140&gameurl237=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub237=Sierra&gamerating237=86&gamecategory237=Wargame&gamename238=Civilization 2&gamehighs238=Improved artificial intelligence and play balance; strong, new interface.&gamelows238=Some rough spots in the initial release, but they've already been smoothed out.&bottomline238=An immensely addictive and playable strategy game that's the rightful heir to the Civilization crown.&gameissue238=July '96, p. 82&gameurl238=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub238=MicroProse&gamerating238=97&gamecategory238=Strategy&gamename239=Civilization: Call to Power&gamehighs239=Cool new units and tecnology; space- and water-based cities; streamlined.&gamelows239=Lacks spark; clunky interface; overpowerful superunits; poor performance; no autosave.&bottomline239=Impressive but not much fun. Wait for MicroProse's Civilization II: Test of Time.&gameissue239=July '99, p. 98&gameurl239=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub239=Activision&gamerating239=65&gamecategory239=Strategy&gamename240=Civilization II: Test of Time&gamehighs240=Core Civ gameplay is rock solid; multiple levels add a twist.&gamelows240=Muddy, dark graphics; not backward-compatible with SCN files; doesn't replace Multiplayer Gold.&bottomline240=It's Civilization II, and if you already own that, you don't need this update.&gameissue240=October '99, p. 130&gameurl240=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub240=Hasbro Interactive&gamerating240=65&gamecategory240=Strategy&gamename241=Clandestiny&gamehighs241=Nice rendering, and there's a hidden book with some good Scottish recipes.&gamelows241=Cheesy animation, bad dialog, lame-o puzzles.&bottomline241=If tired puzzlers ye buy, best give it a try. If ye're nae inta it, ye'd best let it sit.&gameissue241=March '97, p. 157&gameurl241=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub241=Virgin Interactive&gamerating241=30&gamecategory241=Puzzle&gamename242=Clans&gamehighs242=It's stable, and in multiplayer games, you can poison people.&gamelows242=Obnoxious puzzles; turgid story; hammer-and-tongs interface that's way too bulky.&bottomline242=The roleplaying equivalent of a flat, warm Coke. Best left on the shelf.&gameissue242=Novemeber '99, p. 173&gameurl242=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub242=Strategy First&gamerating242=40&gamecategory242=Roleplaying&gamename243=Classic Five&gamehighs243=Mouse interface is easy to use; lots of games for one price.&gamelows243=No bells or whistles; you'll probably yearn for a more intelligent computer opponent.&bottomline243=Individually, these games have been done before and done better.&gameissue243=July '94, p. 91&gameurl243=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub243=Interplay&gamerating243=56&gamecategory243=Strategy&gamename244=Classic Jackpot!&gamehighs244=Five fast-playing casino games; perfect for work breaks.&gamelows244=Three of the games require little or no skill, and there's no tutorial to help you master the other two.&bottomline244=A fun--and safe--way to enjoy casino action.&gameissue244=September '94, p. 90&gameurl244=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub244=Impressions Software&gamerating244=77&gamecategory244=Simulation&gamename245=Claw&gamehighs245=Really nice animation; 64-player mode is interesting; realatively low gore factor means that the game is kid-safe.&gamelows245=Boring. A rehash of a dead genre.&bottomline245=Buy Claw for the kids, but not for yourself.&gameissue245=December '97, p. 230&gameurl245=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub245=Monolith Productions&gamerating245=65&gamecategory245=Arcade&gamename246=Clockwerx&gamehighs246=Intricate movement system adds new dimension to an otherwise standard puzzle game.&gamelows246=Lack of humor and the limited variety of puzzles affect the games' longevity.&bottomline246=As puzzlers go, the idea behind Clockwerx is clever enough to demand a look.&gameissue246=July '95, p. 108&gameurl246=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub246=Spectrum HoloByte&gamerating246=75&gamecategory246=Action&gamename247=Close Combat&gamehighs247=Realism, strategy, immersion and action combine in one close quarters wargame.&gamelows247=Minuscule men, control problems, no elevation, and a limited choice of scenarios.&bottomline247=Close Combat is brilliant and engaging, a bold new chapter in wargaming, but not without its drawbacks.&gameissue247=October '96, p. 162&gameurl247=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub247=Microsoft&gamerating247=89&gamecategory247=Wargame&gamename248=Close Combat: A Bridge Too Far&gamehighs248=Great new Battlemaker; as personal as you can get to WWII on your PC.&gamelows248=The real-time might turn off wargamers, while the realism will confuse C%26C fans. Campaign status is roughly handled.&bottomline248=Ready for something new? A Bridge Too Far should fit the bill.&gameissue248=January '98, p. 225&gameurl248=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub248=Microsoft&gamerating248=88&gamecategory248=Wargame&gamename249=Close Combat III&gamehighs249=Beautiful graphics, smooth gameplay, and a much better campaign mode than its predecessors.&gamelows249=Off-map artillery is weak and arbitrary; no air support.&bottomline249=One of the best East Front games.&gameissue249=April '99, p. 120&gameurl249=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub249=Microsoft&gamerating249=92&gamecategory249=Wargame&gamename250=Close Combat: Invasion Normandy&gamehighs250=Success and failure in individual battles has broad impact; units behave realistically.&gamelows250=Gameplay remains relatively unchanged; interface still confusing, line of sight still sketchy.&bottomline250=A solid game that feels like an add on. This series needs an 3D overhaul.&gameissue250=January '01, p. 157&gameurl250=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub250=SSI&gamerating250=70&gamecategory250=Strategy&gamename251=Close Combat IV: Battle of the Bulge&gamehighs251=Plenty of colorful tactical action, great AI.&gamelows251=It's still the battle of the Bulge, and the Germans always lose.&bottomline251=It's better than expected, but let's hope that Atomic's next game breaks some newer ground.&gameissue251=March '00, p.95 &gameurl251=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub251=SSI&gamerating251=84&gamecategory251=Strategy&gamename252=Codename Eagle&gamehighs252=A decent, story-driven concept; reasonable fun in multiplay.&gamelows252=Blocky graphics; lack of good mission info; ridiculous save scheme; general pain in the butt.&bottomline252=It's a cool idea, but poor execution and muddles thinking add up to lack of fun.&gameissue252=August '00, p.99 &gameurl252=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub252=Talonsoft&gamerating252=52&gamecategory252=Action&gamename253=Colin MaRae Rally&gamehighs253=Fills the void of PC-based rally racing games; good controls; plenty of cars and tracks.&gamelows253=It's really more of a console game than a simulator; second-tier graphics.&bottomline253=Not a bad litter racer, but the next McRae offering should push the envelope a bit more.&gameissue253=June '00, p.107 &gameurl253=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub253=Codemasters&gamerating253=75&gamecategory253=Racing&gamename254=Comanche 3&gamehighs254=Overall fun gameplay and sharp graphics engine.&gamelows254=Idiot wingman, small game world, dippy AI in general.&bottomline254=A fun, good-looking game that will keep you playing -- just don't expect Longbow-level sim quality.&gameissue254=July '97, p. 148&gameurl254=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub254=NovaLogic&gamerating254=78&gamecategory254=Simulation&gamename255=Combat Flight Simulator&gamehighs255=Top-notch flight models. Engaging missions. Incredible terrain graphics from altitude.&gamelows255=Terrain graphics look flat down low. A real system hog. Canned campaign missions.&bottomline255=Excellent flight modeling and entertaining mix of missions make this a winner.&gameissue255=February '99, p. 200&gameurl255=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub255=Microsoft&gamerating255=85&gamecategory255=Simulation&gamename256=Combat Flight Simulator II: WWII Pacific Theater&gamehighs256=Stellar visuals; highly configurable; detailed aircraft models and textures; intense dogfights.&gamelows256=Dodgy AI; wingman management too basic; unclear mission objectives; no flyable bombers.&bottomline256=A solid improvement over the original, though still not up to the standards of prior classics.&gameissue256=January '01, p. 137&gameurl256=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub256=Microsoft&gamerating256=78&gamecategory256=Simulation&gamename257=Combat Mission Beyond Overlord&gamehighs257=Real warfare in 3D, lots of features; forces you to master real tactics; splendid manual; great fun.&gamelows257=Currently, there is no TCP/IP mode; some graphics compromises.&bottomline257=Fresh, and innovative; breathes new life into a tired and increasingly cranky genre.&gameissue257=September '00, p.106 &gameurl257=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub257=Battlefront.com&gamerating257=91&gamecategory257=Wargame&gamename258=Command %26 Conquer&gamehighs258=A great real-time wargame set against a well-executed cinematic backdrop.&gamelows258=More could have been done to upgrade the Dune II engine, such as an additional zoom level.&bottomline258=If you like strategy games, get Command %26 Conquer.&gameissue258=November '95, p. 108&gameurl258=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub258=Virgin Interactive Entertainment&gamerating258=91&gamecategory258=Strategy&gamename259=Command %26 Conquer: Red Alert&gamehighs259=It's a follow-up to one of the best games of all time, and it's faithful to the original.&gamelows259=Some changes are merely cosmetic; the AI hasn't improved that much; some missions have too much of a "puzzle" element.&bottomline259=Red Alert will be liked by the legions of the faithful, and win new converts as well.&gameissue259=December '96, p. 238&gameurl259=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub259=Virgin Interactive Entertainment&gamerating259=91&gamecategory259=Strategy&gamename260=Command %26 Conquer:
Red Alert 2&gamehighs260=New units; interesting campaign missions; numerous new multiplayer modes.&gamelows260=Average graphics; lack of enhancements; uninformative multiplayer interface.&bottomline260=Westwood must have felt that the RA engine didn't need improving- add 7% if you agree.&gameissue260=January '01, p. 118&gameurl260=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub260=Electronic Arts&gamerating260=85&gamecategory260=Real Time Strategy&gamename261=Command %26 Conquer: Tiberian Sun&gamehighs261=Essentially the same gameplay that made C%26C so popular.&gamelows261=Nothing significantly new. Control, play balance, and unit AI issues remain.&bottomline261=If you liked C%26C and want more of the same, great. If you expected more, no deal.&gameissue261=November '99, p. 137&gameurl261=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub261=Westwood Studios&gamerating261=73&gamecategory261=Strategy&gamename262=Commander Blood&gamehighs262=There's certainly nothing else quite like it.&gamelows262=Once the novelty wears off, there's just not enough gameplay to hold your interest for long.&bottomline262=If a friend buys it, it's worth watching him or her play for a few minutes.&gameissue262=May '95, p. 81&gameurl262=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub262=Mindscape&gamerating262=58&gamecategory262=Adventure&gamename263=Commandos&gamehighs263=The tactical action and mission-based puzzling can be fun...&gamelows263=...although much of the time the linear campaign and very difficult missions are frustrating.&bottomline263=Commandos has a lot to offer, butless patient gamers should look elsewhere.&gameissue263=November '98, p. 240&gameurl263=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub263=Eidos Interactive&gamerating263=80&gamecategory263=Strategy&gamename264=Commandos: Beyond the Call of Duty&gamehighs264=Historically inspired scenarios are cool; puzzles will challenge.&gamelows264=Ponderous interface; lock-step puzzle design; silly restrictions on units.&bottomline264=Only the most patient gamers should bother setting out on these missions.&gameissue264=July '99, p. 124&gameurl264=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub264=Eidos Interactive&gamerating264=53&gamecategory264=Strategy&gamename265=Congo: Descent Into Zinj&gamehighs265=Simple interface, above-average acting.&gamelows265=The solutions to puzzles are often far-fetched; inability to examine the items you pick up; steep system requirements.&bottomline265=Die-hard adventurers may like it, but most folks will toss up their hands in confusion.&gameissue265=April '96, p. 137&gameurl265=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub265=Viacom New Media&gamerating265=57&gamecategory265=Adventure&gamename266=Connections&gamehighs266=James Burke and his collection of videos; great graphics.&gamelows266=Not much gameplay; thin connections; only five levels.&bottomline266=Burke is entertaining to watch, but that doesn't necessarily make Connections a great game.&gameissue266=December '96, p. 293&gameurl266=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub266=Discover Channel Multimedia&gamerating266=59&gamecategory266=Puzzle&gamename267=Conquer for Windows&gamehighs267=Slick, fast-paced, strategic exploration and combat. It has a nice balance between strategy and production priorities.&gamelows267=Pig-ugly; a brazen rip-off of a better game.&bottomline267=If you liked Empire, you'll like Conquer. They're practically the same game.&gameissue267=August '96, p. 110&gameurl267=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub267=Micro Star&gamerating267=65&gamecategory267=Strategy&gamename268=Conqueror, A.D. 1086&gamehighs268=Looks great, sounds great, and the field battles are good, bloody fun.&gamelows268=Hopeless mouse control in jousting segments, big logic-holes in the economic system, no siege warfare, numerous skimped details that could easily have been corrected.&bottomline268=A beautiful but half-baked game from a company that should know better.&gameissue268=March '96, p. 141&gameurl268=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub268=Sierra On-Line&gamerating268=60&gamecategory268=Strategy&gamename269=Conquest of the New World&gamehighs269=Flexible gameplay lets you focus on what you want; best combat model of any nation-building sim; network play.&gamelows269=Not a lot of variety in the graphics; interaction is dry and lifeless; no map editor.&bottomline269=An enjoyable strategy game for fans of the genre; good change of pace for any gamer.&gameissue269=July '96, p. 113&gameurl269=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub269=Interplay Productions&gamerating269=79&gamecategory269=Strategy&gamename270=Conspiracy&gamehighs270=The video clips, and Donald Sutherland's fine performance, really stand out.&gamelows270=Aside from the new high-tech shell, this is a very basic game with a linear plot and confusing tone.&bottomline270=A case of new clothes for an old game -- and not a very good one at that.&gameissue270=May/June '94, p. 87&gameurl270=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub270=Virgin&gamerating270=58&gamecategory270=Adventure&gamename271=Corridor 7: Alien Invasion&gamehighs271=Fast-paced action, plenty to do, and some nice extras.&gamelows271=The sound and graphics aren't all that great, hurting the overall package.&bottomline271=If this is the sort of gameplay you love, Corridor 7 is worth a look. If it's not, though, this won't be the game to convert you.&gameissue271=July '94, p. 75&gameurl271=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub271=Capstone&gamerating271=68&gamecategory271=Action&gamename272=Corsairs&gamehighs272=Good blend of sea combat, land sieges, and trade in one game.&gamelows272=No real replay value. Interface and map weirdness.&bottomline272=Simple yet entertaining gameplay. It's a small game and is likely to be overlooked, but it's still a great deal of fun.&gameissue272=August '99, p. 126&gameurl272=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub272=Microids&gamerating272=82&gamecategory272=Strategy&gamename273=Cowboy Casino&gamehighs273=The interaction with each character is good for a few hoots and belly laughs.&gamelows273=Limited gameplay; what's here just isn't very challenging.&bottomline273=The game's best feature is the live action video. When the novelty wears off, though, you're left with a mediocre game.&gameissue273=September '94, p. 79&gameurl273=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub273=Intellimedia Sports, Inc.&gamerating273=64&gamecategory273=Simulation&gamename274=Creature Shock&gamehighs274=Incredible graphics, great atmosphere...did I mention the incredible graphics?&gamelows274=The gameplay is thin; the controls are occasionally frustrating.&bottomline274=The visuals earn it a high rating--but if you're hoping for depth and replay value, keep looking.&gameissue274=March '95, p. 100&gameurl274=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub274=Virgin Interactive&gamerating274=83&gamecategory274=Action&gamename275=Crime Patrol&gamehighs275=Nice, bright video; good B-movie soundtrack.&gamelows275=Some truly cheesy acting; low on interaction.&bottomline275=One of the best titles from American Laser Games, and a fun arcade romp. Don't expect a lot of strategy, though.&gameissue275=February '95, p. 119&gameurl275=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub275=American Laser Games&gamerating275=78&gamecategory275=Action&gamename276=Crimson Skies&gamehighs276=Terrific style, character and gameplay; the most fun I've had with my joystick in a long time.&gamelows276=Bugs; graphics engine could really use some smoothing out.&bottomline276=A great game that narrowly misses classic status due to its bugs.&gameissue276=December '00, p. 160&gameurl276=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub276=Microsoft&gamerating276=85&gamecategory276=Action&gamename277=Croc 2&gamehighs277=Bouncy presentation; lots of levels; better graphics and envirorments than in the original.&gamelows277=You've seen most of this before- with better implementation- especially in console games.&bottomline277=If the kids are in the mood, go for it, but serious gamers should look elsewhere.&gameissue277=June '00, p.104 &gameurl277=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub277=Fox Interactive&gamerating277=65&gamecategory277=Adventure&gamename278=Croc: Legend of the Gobbos&gamehighs278=Colorful graphics, nice characters designs and animation.&gamelows278=The camera angles don't assist you in the jumping puzzles, which are around 90 percent of the game.&bottomline278=If you're waiting for a PC equivalent of Mario 64, keep waiting.&gameissue278=June '98, p. 122&gameurl278=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub278=Fox Interactive&gamerating278=68&gamecategory278=Action&gamename279=Crossword Wizard&gamehighs279=Easy to use, tons of puzzles, and lots of options to personalize the game.&gamelows279=Obviously, if you don't like crossword puzzles, this one won't hold a lot of appeal for you.&bottomline279=A great way for crossword addicts to get their fix.&gameissue279=September '94, p. 86&gameurl279=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub279=Cogix Corp.&gamerating279=88&gamecategory279=Puzzle&gamename280=CrossWorld&gamehighs280=Lots of crosswords; lots of ways to cheat.&gamelows280=Outdated and lame clues; nearly unreadable
"Decoder" section; lazy design.&bottomline280=There's nothing new here; for crossword fanatics and cheaters only.&gameissue280=July '96, p. 121&gameurl280=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub280=GameTek&gamerating280=30&gamecategory280=Puzzle&gamename281=Crow: The City of Angels&gamehighs281=Lovely backgrounds. Lasts longer than the movie.&gamelows281=Bad audio, bad control, bad movie. The Crow walks funny.&bottomline281=The worst movie license fighting game since Expect No Mercy.&gameissue281=July '97, p. 205&gameurl281=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub281=Acclaim&gamerating281=32&gamecategory281=Action&gamename282=Crusader: No Regret&gamehighs282=Gamepad support, cool new graphics and weapons, and brutal new levels.&gamelows282=Extremely violent. Too tough at times, sluggish response at times, and touchy controls.&bottomline282=If action, adventure, and a little multimedia hamminess is up your alley, look no further than Crusader: No Regret.&gameissue282=November '96, p. 248&gameurl282=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub282=Origin&gamerating282=88&gamecategory282=Action&gamename283=Crusader: No Remorse&gamehighs283=Incredible graphics, sound and gameplay.&gamelows283=Graphic violence, unsuitable for youngsters; no joystick support.&bottomline283=A great alternative to first-person shoot- 'em-ups, and a definite must-play for action fans.&gameissue283=December '95, p. 202&gameurl283=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub283=Origin&gamerating283=93&gamecategory283=Adventure&gamename284=Crush! Deluxe&gamehighs284=Unique, turn-based style of play; multi-player mode can be entertaining.&gamelows284=Bore-o-rama graphics and sound; the higher math can get tedious.&bottomline284=A mediocre thinking-man's game of blood, sweat, and tears.&gameissue284=November '97, p. 250&gameurl284=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub284=MegaMedia&gamerating284=58&gamecategory284=Strategy&gamename285=Crystal Caliburn&gamehighs285=Realistic graphics combined with seamless arcade play make this one a classic.&gamelows285=No screen-scrolling option; sound effects could have been a lot better.&bottomline285=Shows that you don't need a CD-ROM to find extraordinary arcade fun.&gameissue285=December '94, p. 157&gameurl285=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub285=StarPlay Productions Inc.&gamerating285=90&gamecategory285=Simulation&gamename286=Crystal Skull, The&gamehighs286=A few okay puzzles; some of the acting is good for its unintentional comedic value.&gamelows286=Mostly puzzles; less-than-great graphics.&bottomline286=If you want a Multimedia Aztec Adventure, try Inca instead. If you want a good adventure, go buy The Beast Within.&gameissue286=February '97, p. 172&gameurl286=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub286=Maxis&gamerating286=33&gamecategory286=Adventure&gamename287=Curse of Monkey Island, The&gamehighs287=Sharp writing; glorious graphics; madcap humor; voice-acting puts most games to shame.&gamelows287=The "insult-duel" section oustays its welcome by several hours.&bottomline287=If this isn't destined to be a classic, I'll swallow a cutlass.&gameissue287=February '98, p. 108&gameurl287=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub287=LucasArts&gamerating287=95&gamecategory287=Adventure&gamename288=Curse You! Red Baron&gamehighs288=n/a&gamelows288=n/a&bottomline288=n/a&gameissue288=October '99, p. 167&gameurl288=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub288=Sierra&gamerating288=12&gamecategory288=Simulation&gamename289=Custer's Last Command&gamehighs289=Does exactly what it sets out to do, and does it with real style.&gamelows289=The interface is annoyingly sluggish for some functions.&bottomline289=For anyone interested in Custer and the Battle of Little Big Horn subject, this game is a must.&gameissue289=November '95, p. 168&gameurl289=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub289=HPS Simulations&gamerating289=86&gamecategory289=Wargame&gamename290=Cyber Judas&gamehighs290=Interesting facts from CIA book; different players each game.&gamelows290=Interface can be clumsy; repetitive gameplay in some scenarios; long load times on slower machines.&bottomline290=Offers a lot to those interested in the presidency, but most will find it dull.&gameissue290=October '96, p. 188&gameurl290=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub290=Merit Studios&gamerating290=65&gamecategory290=Strategy&gamename291=CyberBykes: Shadow Racer VR&gamehighs291=Supports head-to-head play via modem or over a network, and there's a built-in editor for creating custom levels.&gamelows291=Unconvincing graphics, irritating soundtrack, frustrating gameplay.&bottomline291=The single-player game is a bust.&gameissue291=January '96, p. 213&gameurl291=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub291=GameTek&gamerating291=57&gamecategory291=Action&gamename292=CyberGladiators&gamehighs292=Attractive graphics; smooth animations; intuitive controls.&gamelows292=Minimal story line or options; uninspired, angular characters.&bottomline292=CyberGladiators is a real arcade-style fighter for the PC that's more than capable of standing up to a fight.&gameissue292=February '97, p. 117&gameurl292=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub292=Sierra&gamerating292=80&gamecategory292=Arcade&gamename293=Cyberia&gamehighs293=Lots of arcade action and gut-grabbing graphics.&gamelows293=Experienced gamers may be disappointed with this fancy shootin' gallery.&bottomline293=Lots of flash and a few puzzlers, but like Chinese food, it may leave you hungry an hour later.&gameissue293=April '95, p. 87&gameurl293=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub293=Interplay&gamerating293=75&gamecategory293=Adventure&gamename294=Cyberia 2: Resurrection&gamehighs294=It's easy to get into, attractively presented and good for a few aimless thrills.&gamelows294=Very little to get your teeth into, and even less to keep you playing after a few hours.&bottomline294=Cyberia is one game that really didn't need to be resurrected.&gameissue294=July '96, p. 101&gameurl294=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub294=Virgin Interactive Ent.&gamerating294=40&gamecategory294=Arcade&gamename295=CyberMage&gamehighs295=Gorgeous graphis, excellent sound effects; a very effective blend of action and adventure.&gamelows295=Not a lot of interaction with other characters; pretty steep hardware requirements.&bottomline295=A fantastic mix of all the best elements from several gaming genres.&gameissue295=April '96, p. 96&gameurl295=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub295=Origin&gamerating295=92&gamecategory295=Action&gamename296=Cybermercs&gamehighs296=Grammatical errors make the manual an entertaining read.&gamelows296=Bland, boring, repetitive gameplay.&bottomline296=This Diablo wanna-be doesn't even deserve the publicity generated by this review.&gameissue296=June '99, p. 148&gameurl296=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub296=JC Research&gamerating296=22&gamecategory296=Roleplaying&gamename297=Cyberstorm 2: Corporate Wars&gamehighs297=Tons of design elements; great mission variety; interesting tactical possibilities.&gamelows297=Real-time straightjacket all but ruins the good stuff; the manual is, literally, unreadable.&bottomline297=This had the potential for greatness, but the real-time virus brings it to its knees.&gameissue297=October '98, p. 232&gameurl297=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub297=Sierra&gamerating297=62&gamecategory297=Strategy&gamename298=CyberStrike 2&gamehighs298=Godo multi-player gaming; decent terrain graphics, lighting effects.&gamelows298=Poor single-player game, with bad AI and confusing missions.&bottomline298=The only reason to play is its multi-player action, and you can get it free from the web site. Forget the box and fire up your modem.&gameissue298=April '99, p. 103&gameurl298=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub298=989 Studios&gamerating298=60&gamecategory298=Action&gamename299=Cyclemania&gamehighs299=Full-motion video backgrounds look pretty sharp in high resolution mode.&gamelows299=The graphics are blocky in full-screen mode, and the odd perspective can be frustrating.&bottomline299=Cyclemania's nifty backgrounds just aren't enough to make up for mediocre gameplay.&gameissue299=February '95, p. 117&gameurl299=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub299=Accolade&gamerating299=66&gamecategory299=Sports&gamename300=Cyclones&gamehighs300=It has all the good things that make a first-person shooter tick.&gamelows300=Moving while shooting in the heat of battle can be awkward at times. And that full-motion video--why?&bottomline300=Cyclones shows that Doom-like games are here to stay, and they're not all cheesy rip-offs.&gameissue300=March '95, p. 110&gameurl300=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub300=Strategic Simulations Inc.&gamerating300=81&gamecategory300=Action&gamename301=Cydonia -- Mars: The First Maned Mission&gamehighs301=Puzzles galore makes for dozens of hours of game time.&gamelows301=Almost no character interaction, paper-thin story, clumsy interface, and distressingly bad graphics.&bottomline301=Makes a great entrance test for Mensa, but fails as an interactive adventure.&gameissue301=February '99, p. 208&gameurl301=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub301=Dreamcatcher Interactive&gamerating301=38&gamecategory301=Adventure&gamename302=D&gamehighs302=Well-paced, compelling, and genuinely creepy.&gamelows302=The game is too linear, too simple, too short; there's very little replay value.&bottomline302=D is fair entertainment, for about two hours.&gameissue302=June '96, p. 102&gameurl302=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub302=Acclaim Entertainment&gamerating302=69&gamecategory302=Adventure&gamename303=D.A. Pursuit of Justice: The Sunset Boulevard Deuce&gamehighs303=Interesting and original; and even educational.&gamelows303=Short lifespan, game procedures can be repetitive and frustrating.&bottomline303=A game of limited appeal, but armchair attorneys willing to do their homework will find it interesting.&gameissue303=August '97, p. 124&gameurl303=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub303=Legacy Software&gamerating303=70&gamecategory303=Adventure&gamename304=D-Day: America Invades&gamehighs304=Beautiful graphics; smooth-as-silk gameplay; exceptional historical depth.&gamelows304=You may find the fighting a bit too claustrophobic for your taste.&bottomline304=This game is excellent in every respect.&gameissue304=October '95, p. 117&gameurl304=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub304=Avalon Hill&gamerating304=95&gamecategory304=Wargame&gamename305=D-Day: The Beginning of the End&gamehighs305=Simple interface, good graphics, and a fun campaign game.&gamelows305=Micro-Miniatures combat is often confusing, making tactics nearly impossible. Few battles are less suited to this kind of warfare system than D-Day.&bottomline305=Some interesting qualities, but they don't add up to a satisfactory whole.&gameissue305=August '94, p. 72&gameurl305=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub305=Impressions Software&gamerating305=71&gamecategory305=Wargame&gamename306=Daedalus Encounter&gamehighs306=Smooth, beautiful video; variety of gameplay; and plenty of puzzles.&gamelows306=Excessive sit 'n watch segments, and some really dumb dialog.&bottomline306=A sincere attempt to make a program that works both as an interactive movie and game.&gameissue306=July '95, p. 105&gameurl306=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub306=Virgin Interactive Entertainment&gamerating306=79&gamecategory306=Adventure&gamename307=Dagger's Rage&gamehighs307=Excellent graphics; more than just an arcade game.&gamelows307=Action is repetitive and simple; strategic elements are frustrating, clunky interface.&bottomline307=It's all been done - and done better - many times before. Only worth a look if you're tired of play Raptor or Tyrian.&gameissue307=December '95, p. 243&gameurl307=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub307=Microforum&gamerating307=55&gamecategory307=Arcade&gamename308=Daikatana&gamehighs308=Size of maps/levels; co-op play; some good architecture; cool skins.&gamelows308=Unimpressive monsters and weapons; rambling, slow gameplay; unimaginative throughout. &bottomline308=Next time, Eidos can just give thirty million dollars to me.&gameissue308=August '00, p.84 &gameurl308=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub308=Eidos Interactive&gamerating308=53&gamecategory308=Action&gamename309=Dame Was Loaded (The)&gamehighs309=Lots of puzzles; good interface; multiple endings give the game good replay value.&gamelows309=Poor save-game option and inventory access; static photos make for a lifeless feel.&bottomline309=A fun adventure in spite of a few design problems.&gameissue309=July '96, p. 90&gameurl309=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub309=Philips Media, Inc.&gamerating309=72&gamecategory309=Adventure&gamename310=Dark Colony&gamehighs310=Good graphics and mix of units; the chance to play the "Grays."&gamelows310=Not too original; almost idential units for both sides. Simple AI.&bottomline310=Even though it doesn't improve on the real-time strategy genre, it's an enjoyable sci-fi romp with a good campaign mode.&gameissue310=November '97, p. 235&gameurl310=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub310=SSI&gamerating310=79&gamecategory310=Strategy&gamename311=Dark Earth&gamehighs311=Nice animation, environments; logical puzzles; intriguing, well-integrated action.&gamelows311=Fuzzy narrative. Difficulty level and storyline make this game for patient players only.&bottomline311=If you're looking for a classy adventure with a bit of everything, Dark Earth is it.&gameissue311=February '98, p. 121&gameurl311=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub311=MicroProse&gamerating311=82&gamecategory311=Adventure&gamename312=Dark Eye&gamehighs312=Truly inspired and evocative presentation of Poe's story.&gamelows312=Actual "game" content is lean; structure can be confusing.&bottomline312=A weird, wild, not altogether understandable nightmare journey, though not terribly interactive.&gameissue312=August '96, p. 119&gameurl312=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub312=Inscape&gamerating312=80&gamecategory312=Adventure&gamename313=Dark Forces&gamehighs313=Terrific Star Wars atmosphere; tons of weapons; and true 3D action.&gamelows313=No multi-player support, and some of the levels are a little too busy.&bottomline313=It's easily the best first-person shooter since Doom, and a must for Star Wars fans everywhere.&gameissue313=May '95, p. 64&gameurl313=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub313=LucasArts&gamerating313=92&gamecategory313=Action&gamename314=Dark Legions&gamehighs314=Outstanding graphics, sound, design, and gameplay--with modem play to boot!&gamelows314=Multi-creature combat would have been a nice touch.&bottomline314=A rare, winning combination of strategy and arcade combat. Expect folks to be talking about this one for a while.&gameissue314=July '94, p. 58&gameurl314=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub314=Strategic Simulations Inc.&gamerating314=90&gamecategory314=Strategy&gamename315=Dark Reign&gamehighs315=Smarter units; more control options; good multi-play; excellent editor.&gamelows315=Units occasionally make bonehead moves.&bottomline315=Dark Reign should have no trouble distinguishing itself from the current flood of WarCraft and C%26C clones.&gameissue315=December '97, p. 186&gameurl315=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub315=Activision&gamerating315=89&gamecategory315=Strategy&gamename316=Dark Reign 2&gamehighs316=Great visuals; camera zooms in close; balanced units; fun miltiplayer mode.&gamelows316=Lousy path-finding; suspect AI in general; tiresome solo play.&bottomline316=Not much innovation, but a solid 3D RTS that purists and online addicts should enjoy.&gameissue316=October '00, p. 139&gameurl316=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub316=Activision&gamerating316=70&gamecategory316=Real Time Strategy&gamename317=Dark Side of the Moon&gamehighs317=Great script, solid acting, marvelous graphics; you'll become emotionally involved.&gamelows317=Lots of disc-swapping; some tough puzzles.&bottomline317=SouthPeak is coming on strong -- this is one of hte better adventure games in recent memory.&gameissue317=May '99, p. 113a&gameurl317=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub317=SouthPeak Interactive&gamerating317=90&gamecategory317=Adventure&gamename318=Dark Sun: Wake of the Ravager&gamehighs318=Strong interface with playable combat and good interaction with NPCs.&gamelows318=Graphics aren't great, hard-drive requirements are horrendous, and handling objects can be clumsy.&bottomline318=If you liked the first Dark Sun game, buy this one immediately. If you want to try just one of them, take Ravager without question.&gameissue318=January '95, p. 119&gameurl318=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub318=Strategic Simulations Inc.&gamerating318=85&gamecategory318=Roleplaying&gamename319=Dark Vengeance&gamehighs319=Three playable characters, three quests; tons of weapons.&gamelows319=Wacky cameras, bad combat control.&bottomline319=Action-fantasy fans may bget a few giggles form it, but there are a lot of better games out there.&gameissue319=April '99, p. 140&gameurl319=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub319=GT Interactive&gamerating319=49&gamecategory319=Action&gamename320=Darklight Conflict&gamehighs320=Gorgeous graphics, impressive effects, and challenging missions.&gamelows320=No modem or TCP/IP options; poor control and limited joystick support; extremely difficult missions.&bottomline320=A beautiful and challenging alternative to cinematic space combat games.&gameissue320=July '97, p. 158&gameurl320=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub320=Electronic Arts&gamerating320=80&gamecategory320=Action&gamename321=Darkseed II&gamehighs321=Giger's artwork and backgrounds provide a menacing atmosphere.&gamelows321=Bad dialog, bad animation, bad puzzles.&bottomline321=It's not nearly as troubled as the original Darkseed, but it's certainly not a good way to spend your gaming dollar.&gameissue321=May '96, p. 141&gameurl321=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub321=CyberDreams/MGM Interactive&gamerating321=45&gamecategory321=Adventure&gamename322=Darkstone&gamehighs322=Lovely to look at; a joy to play; it breathes new life into an old genre.&gamelows322=Veterans may find it easy; characters get hungry too often.&bottomline322=The best "everyman RPG" since Diablo, and a welcome kick in the pants for the slumbering fantasy genre.&gameissue322=October '99, p. 147&gameurl322=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub322=Gathering of Developers&gamerating322=90&gamecategory322=Roleplaying&gamename323=Dawn Patrol&gamehighs323=Some of the finest plane graphics and forgiving flight physics.&gamelows323=Flight physics may be too forgiving; many missions feel the same; confusing keyboard commands.&bottomline323=Doesn't knock Red Baron from the skies, but makes a good addition to your flight-sim library.&gameissue323=March '95, p. 75&gameurl323=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub323=Empire Interactive&gamerating323=83&gamecategory323=Simulation&gamename324=Daytona USA&gamehighs324=Realistic driving physics; smooth graphics.&gamelows324=Choppy frame-rate; limited number of cars and tracks; port could have been done much better.&bottomline324=Daytona USA is a solid, if limited, racing experience.&gameissue324=February '97, p. 171&gameurl324=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub324=Sega Entertainment&gamerating324=67&gamecategory324=Arcade&gamename325=Daytona USA Deluxe&gamehighs325=Touched-up graphics and control; three new tracks; inexplicably cool music.&gamelows325=Daytona is showing its age; There's no 3D support; clipping and texture problems.&bottomline325=Daytona is still a solid racer, but these improvements aren't enough.&gameissue325=February '98, p. 188&gameurl325=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub325=Sega&gamerating325=68&gamecategory325=Racing&gamename326=Deadline&gamehighs326=Nice variety of missions, a few interesting concepts.&gamelows326=Maddening interface, mediocre graphics, occasional problems with controlling your team.&bottomline326=Despite its interesting concept, Deadline is dead on arrival.&gameissue326=August '96, p. 96&gameurl326=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub326=Vic Tokai, Inc.&gamerating326=51&gamecategory326=Strategy&gamename327=Deadlock&gamehighs327=Deep, engrossing, and handsome, it's one of the best conquer-the-planet strategy games in years.&gamelows327=Surly and ungrateful colonists get pissed off too easily and too often.&bottomline327=This may well be the long-awaited inheritor of the Master of Orion crown.&gameissue327=December '96, p. 304&gameurl327=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub327=Accolade&gamerating327=88&gamecategory327=Strategy&gamename328=Deadlock II: The Shrine Wars&gamehighs328=It's big and deep and turn-based.&gamelows328=Micro-management requirements may overwhelm some players; the interface is baroque.&bottomline328=If you liked the original, you'll find more to like; if you hated the original, you'll find more to hate.&gameissue328=May '98, p. 90&gameurl328=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub328=Accolade&gamerating328=77&gamecategory328=Strategy&gamename329=Deadly Tide&gamehighs329=Damn fine graphics, a semi-playable 360-degree shooting mode, and plenty of cool rendered bubbles.&gamelows329=Too bad it's still a cookie-cutter rail-shooter. Gets real boring, real fast.&bottomline329=The Waterworld of gaming.&gameissue329=January '97, p. 260&gameurl329=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub329=Microsoft&gamerating329=60&gamecategory329=Arcade&gamename330=Death Rally&gamehighs330=Beautiful graphics; fast racing action; it's fun playing dirty!&gamelows330=No race map; merely average computer opponents.&bottomline330=You can take revenge on all those bad drivers in this fun little arcade racer (without all those nasty legal consequences).&gameissue330=February '97, p. 142&gameurl330=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub330=GT Interactive&gamerating330=84&gamecategory330=Arcade&gamename331=DeathDrome&gamehighs331=Runs fast, looks good, and it can be fun.&gamelows331=Once you figure out how to exploit a glaring design flaw, it's far too easy.&bottomline331=With a little more care and attention paid to gameplay, DeathDrome could have been a lot better.&gameissue331=April '97, p. 130&gameurl331=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub331=Viacom New Media&gamerating331=68&gamecategory331=Action&gamename332=Deathgate&gamehighs332=Great visuals; unusual and absorbing storyline; and scores of challenging puzzles.&gamelows332=The lack of any animation or action may turn off gamers looking for more "modern" fare.&bottomline332=The best of Legend's text-and-pictures games--but perhaps a bit too bland for some.&gameissue332=April '95, p. 79&gameurl332=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub332=Legend Entertainment&gamerating332=83&gamecategory332=Adventure&gamename333=Deathkeep&gamehighs333=Each of the levels is different from the others.&gamelows333=Blocky graphics; difficult control; few roleplaying elements; jerky first-person movement; stupid monster AI; unoriginal story.&bottomline333=SSI has made some good RPGs using the TSR license, but this is not one of them.&gameissue333=November '96, p. 272&gameurl333=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub333=SSI&gamerating333=20&gamecategory333=Roleplaying&gamename334=Deathtrap Dungeon&gamehighs334=Inspiring visuals, level design; good atmosphere; many enemies.&gamelows334=Crap save game feature; auto-camera interferes with gameplay; "clipping" problems; lack of Internet play.&bottomline334=This is challenging and enjoyable, but it falls short of greatness.&gameissue334=October '98, p. 238&gameurl334=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub334=Eidos Interactive&gamerating334=79&gamecategory334=Action&gamename335=Decisive Battles of WWI: The Ardennes Offensive&gamehighs335=Surprisingly good AI. Good replication of classic tabletop wargames.&gamelows335=Some questionable victory requirements. Retro design (which some will consider a "High").&bottomline335=Sure, it's just another Bulge game, but it's a very good one.&gameissue335=October '97, p. 258&gameurl335=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub335=SSI&gamerating335=83&gamecategory335=Wargame&gamename336=Deer Hunter II: The Hunt Continues&gamehighs336=New weapons; a variety of locations; and the ability to walk around each area.&gamelows336=Waiting or walking is not very exciting gameplay; bitmapped animations can be jerky.&bottomline336=It's a big improvement over Deer Hunter, but it won't convert non-believers.&gameissue336=February '99, p. 220&gameurl336=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub336=WizardWorks&gamerating336=66&gamecategory336=Simulation&gamename337=Delta Force&gamehighs337=Intense action, nice controls, great positional sound effects, and solid Internet play. Lots of fun in single-and multi-play.&gamelows337=Resolution is limited to 800x600.&bottomline337=A sleeper hit that fans of unrelenting action will definitely want to check out.&gameissue337=January '99, p. 182&gameurl337=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub337=NovaLogic&gamerating337=89&gamecategory337=Action&gamename338=Delta Force 2&gamehighs338=Enormous environments; smart opposition; strong multiplayer support.&gamelows338=Squadmate AI is flawed; unrealistic single-shot kills; mid- and low-res modes are highly pixelated.&bottomline338=Unfulfilled potential hinders what is otherwise an intelligent.&gameissue338=January '00, p. 204&gameurl338=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub338=NovaLogic&gamerating338=74&gamecategory338=Action&gamename339=Delta Force: Land Warrior&gamehighs339=Terrific new engine; cool missions; great outdoor graphics; plenty of fun.&gamelows339=AI enemies make Dan Quayle look like a quantum physicist; frame rates chug when indoors.&bottomline339=The best in this underrated series, but the gameplay hasn't kept pace with the FPS genre.&gameissue339=February '01, p. 90&gameurl339=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub339=NovaLogic&gamerating339=78&gamecategory339=Action&gamename340=Delta-V&gamehighs340=Visually stunning with lightning-fast 3D gameplay; controls are easy to master, so you can concentrate on flyin' and shootin'.&gamelows340=It may be pretty, but it's just too repetitive and frustrating to play for very long.&bottomline340=There's a great game lurking in here. I hope we get to see it one day.&gameissue340=December '94, p. 153&gameurl340=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub340=Bethesda Softworks&gamerating340=68&gamecategory340=Adventure&gamename341=Demonstar&gamehighs341=Delivers the button-mashing adrenaline rush found in classic arcade games.&gamelows341=The motherships at the end of each mission are too easy to beat. Lack of level variety.&bottomline341=Demonstar is an intense, blood-pumping shooter with an arcade flavor.&gameissue341=May '98, p. 122&gameurl341=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub341=ionos, inc&gamerating341=79&gamecategory341=Arcade&gamename342=Descent&gamehighs342=Terrific graphics; non-stop action; and true 3D movement.&gamelows342=The complex controls can take a while to master.&bottomline342=Parallax did a magnificent job -- easily one of the most addictive and entertaining action games you'll play.&gameissue342=May '95, p. 91&gameurl342=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub342=Interplay Productions&gamerating342=96&gamecategory342=Action&gamename343=Descent 3&gamehighs343=Leading-edge graphics; mesmerizing level design; great AI; tons of multiplayer options.&gamelows343=Guide-Bot AI is dicey at times; steep system requirements.&bottomline343=Descent 3 lives up to the hype, and then some. An instant classic, we say!&gameissue343=September '99, p. 90&gameurl343=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub343=Interplay Productions&gamerating343=93&gamecategory343=Action&gamename344=Descent: Freespace -- The Great War&gamehighs344=Great graphics and smooth control. Robust mission editor and multi-player options.&gamelows344=Short single-player campaign; thin story line.&bottomline344=Freespace sets a new standard for sci-fi shoot 'em ups with its first-rate production.&gameissue344=September '98, p. 152&gameurl344=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub344=Interplay Productions&gamerating344=91&gamecategory344=Action&gamename345=Descent II&gamehighs345=Great new weapons, features, and graphics.&gamelows345=Too many labyrinthine and claustrophobic levels; very, very tough.&bottomline345=If you thought the original Descent was a walk in the park, you'll meet your match in Descent II, but stick with it, and you'll enjoy the ride.&gameissue345=June '96, p. 82&gameurl345=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub345=Interplay&gamerating345=88&gamecategory345=Action&gamename346=Descent to Undermountain&gamehighs346=Excellent incorporation of the AD%26D Forgotten Realms campaign setting and rules.&gamelows346=Poor graphics; poor engine; poor story; long load times.&bottomline346=It's a good idea gone horribly wrong, then apparently rushed out the door too soon.&gameissue346=April '98, p. 125&gameurl346=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub346=Interplay&gamerating346=40&gamecategory346=Roleplaying&gamename347=Desert Strike: Return to the Gulf&gamehighs347=The graphics are decent, and the missions are varied.&gamelows347=Childish story; ticklish control; and some truly annoying sound effects.&bottomline347=If you wondered if you should have bought a cartridge system instead of a PC, Desert Strike will convince you that you made the right call.&gameissue347=February '95, p. 75&gameurl347=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub347=Gremlin&gamerating347=61&gamecategory347=Arcade&gamename348=Destiny&gamehighs348=Strategic level play has great detail and epic sweep.&gamelows348=Tactical combat and 3-D modes just don't work; Discovery system is poorly explained.&bottomline348=An admirable contender, but it won't replace Civilization in the hearts of many gamers.&gameissue348=January '97, p. 242&gameurl348=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub348=Interactive Magic&gamerating348=75&gamecategory348=Strategy&gamename349=Destruction Derby&gamehighs349=Great slam-bang action; modem and network play.&gamelows349=The computer opponents are pretty wimpy.&bottomline349=Destruction Derby is a blast, and a welcome change of pace from high-end driving simulations.&gameissue349=March '96, p. 99&gameurl349=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub349=Sony Interactive&gamerating349=88&gamecategory349=Action&gamename350=Destruction Derby 2&gamehighs350=Sensational graphics, bone-breaking action; about as subtle as a shower of anvils.&gamelows350=Hardware requirements are steep if you want maximum performance.&bottomline350=If you liked the original, you'll love this sequel.&gameissue350=March '97, p. 124&gameurl350=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub350=Psygnosis/Sony Interactive&gamerating350=86&gamecategory350=Arcade&gamename351=Dethkarz&gamehighs351=You get to drive around and blow things up; the cars and scenery look real pretty, too.&gamelows351=Learning the controls is a chore and makes the game harder to get into.&bottomline351=Futuristic racing combat games are nothing new, but Dethkarz sure is fun.&gameissue351=April '99, p. 122&gameurl351=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub351=Melbourne House&gamerating351=82&gamecategory351=Arcade&gamename352=Detroit&gamehighs352=A well-balanced, thoughtful, and enjoyable strategy game.&gamelows352=The graphics and sound aren't nearly as good as the game deserves.&bottomline352=One of the best economic strategy games to come along in quite some time. It's almost too much fun.&gameissue352=July '94, p. 62&gameurl352=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub352=Impressions Software&gamerating352=86&gamecategory352=Simulation&gamename353=Deus&gamehighs353=Immersive sound; two play modes; an improvement over its predecessor.&gamelows353=Irritations still outweigh any enjoyment you might find.&bottomline353=Interesting ideas are sabotaged by poor implementation and dated design.&gameissue353=April '97, p. 137&gameurl353=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub353=ReadySoft&gamerating353=58&gamecategory353=Adventure&gamename354=Deus Ex&gamehighs354=Huge; replayable; intricately assembled plot; a whole bunch of fun.&gamelows354=3D card incompatibilities; slowdowns; clunky dialogue and voice acting. &bottomline354=A must-own...a rare and rewarding game for fans of the genre.&gameissue354=September '00, p.82 &gameurl354=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub354=Eidos Interactive&gamerating354=94&gamecategory354=Roleplaying&gamename355=Devo Presents Adventures of the Smart Patrol&gamehighs355=Lots of Devo influence, and some pretty funny moments.&gamelows355=It's too bad it's held together by a lousy game.&bottomline355=It's much better than the CDs coming from Queensryche and that little thing known as Prince, but that ain't saying much.&gameissue355=December '96, p. 265&gameurl355=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub355=Inscape&gamerating355=57&gamecategory355=Adventure&gamename356=Diablo&gamehighs356=Beautiful scenery; stream-lined interface; multi-player support.&gamelows356=Load times long for slow PCs; quests are fairly linear when you get them; limited options with ranged weapons.&bottomline356=RPG fans have waited for this one for a long time, and they won't be disappointed.&gameissue356=March '97, p. 102&gameurl356=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub356=Blizzard Entertainment&gamerating356=90&gamecategory356=Roleplaying&gamename357=Diablo II&gamehighs357=At least three times as large as the original; great customizable characters; better-animated enemies; fantastic multiplayer options.&gamelows357=Dated graphics by today's standard.&bottomline357=Don't steal, but lie and cheat if necessary. As a gamer, it's your duty to own Diablo II. &gameissue357=August '00, p.75 &gameurl357=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub357=Blizzard&gamerating357=94&gamecategory357=Roleplaying&gamename358=Die by the Sword&gamehighs358=Solid graphics and fun gameplay; innovative control.&gamelows358=The VSIM control is difficult to master (especially with a mouse). The roaming camera can make you dizzy.&bottomline358=Set aside some time to learn the ropes of this game; you won't be disappointed.&gameissue358=June '98, p. 84&gameurl358=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub358=Interplay Productions&gamerating358=89&gamecategory358=Action&gamename359=Die Hard Trilogy&gamehighs359=Successfully captures the Die Hard spirit in three different, enjoyable game styles.&gamelows359=High system requirements, somewhat sluggish controls, gets a bit repetitive.&bottomline359=Great value for your gaming dollar, provided you have the horsepower.&gameissue359=June '97, p. 82&gameurl359=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub359=Fox Interactive&gamerating359=84&gamecategory359=Arcade&gamename360=Die Hard Trilogy 2: Viva Las Vegas&gamehighs360=Practicaly no learning curve; the game uses only a teensy amount of hard-drive space.&gamelows360=Lackluster gameplay; pointless multiple play modes; unoriginal storyline; lame ending. &bottomline360=Save your money and buyu the movies on DVD instead.&gameissue360=June '00, p.95&gameurl360=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub360=Fox Interactive&gamerating360=34&gamecategory360=Adventure&gamename361=Dig (The)&gamehighs361=Good story line, challenging puzzles and satisfying gameplay.&gamelows361=It's a slow starter. Some puzzles are too vague at the beginning.&bottomline361=The Dig is yet another fun and rewarding adventure game from the masters of the genre.&gameissue361=February '96, p. 110&gameurl361=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub361=LucasArts&gamerating361=88&gamecategory361=Adventure&gamename362=Diggers&gamehighs362=The variety of equipment keeps things interesting.&gamelows362=Controlling your miners can sometimes seem more trouble than it's worth.&bottomline362=A combination of Lemmings and Populous, Diggers doesn't quite offer the appeal of either.&gameissue362=April '95, p. 84&gameurl362=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub362=Millennium Media Group&gamerating362=75&gamecategory362=Action&gamename363=Dilbert's Desktop Games&gamehighs363=The screensaver isn't bad; remains true to the Dilbert spirit.&gamelows363=The games aren't any fun.&bottomline363=The free versions of Solitaire and Minesweeper on your PC's desktop are more entertaining diversions than this.&gameissue363=December '97, p. 207&gameurl363=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub363=DreamWorks&gamerating363=24&gamecategory363=Arcade&gamename364=Dinotopia&gamehighs364=Lush graphics; delightful, creative details; compelling, non-violent story.&gamelows364=Some episodes out-stay their welcome; occasionally tricky movement controls may cause frustration.&bottomline364=A handsome CD-ROM adaptation of a fantasy classic, and definitely a game for the whole family to share and enjoy.&gameissue364=June '96, p. 109&gameurl364=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub364=Turner Interactive&gamerating364=89&gamecategory364=Adventure&gamename365=Dirt Track Racing&gamehighs365=&gamelows365=&bottomline365=&gameissue365=March '00, p.123 &gameurl365=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub365=WizardWorks&gamerating365=82&gamecategory365=Racing&gamename366=Disciples&gamehighs366=Deep, vibrant gameplay and lavish graphics.&gamelows366=Documentation could've been better; interface is a little tricky.&bottomline366=Don't let the fact that it's turn-based put you off; this is one of the best strategy games out there.&gameissue366=November '99, p. 155&gameurl366=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub366=Strategy First&gamerating366=89&gamecategory366=Strategy&gamename367=Discworld II: Mortality Bytes&gamehighs367=Terrific animation, great music, and a huge story to work your way through.&gamelows367=Too much pointless dialog, working knowledge of Discworld books required.&bottomline367=Discworld fans will have fun, but everyone else will simply be confused.&gameissue367=April '97, p. 102&gameurl367=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub367=Psygnosis&gamerating367=73&gamecategory367=Adventure&gamename368=Dogs of War&gamehighs368=Creative blend of genres; great graphics; ability to take control of individual units.&gamelows368=The interface is counter-intuitive; sometimes more puzzles than strategy; very hard.&bottomline368=A game that really is unlike any other, in both good ways and bad ways.&gameissue368=October '00, p. 134&gameurl368=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub368=Talonsoft&gamerating368=55&gamecategory368=Real Time Strategy&gamename369=Dominion: Storm Over Gift 3&gamehighs369=Most units are well designed and look sharp; good way-point system.&gamelows369=Resource management is a pain; environment graphics are sub-par; AI will drive you crazy.&bottomline369=We've seen this all before, but if you're desperate, Dominion delivers on a basic level.&gameissue369=September '98, p. 174&gameurl369=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub369=Eidos Interactive&gamerating369=55&gamecategory369=Strategy&gamename370=Dominus&gamehighs370=The ability to create your own monsters and discover new spells is a plus.&gamelows370=The manual could be better; it's easy to get lost in the clunky interface; and more combat views would be nice.&bottomline370=With real-time action and a variety of paths to victory, Dominus is a worthy addition to the growing pantheon of fantasy games.&gameissue370=January '95, p. 127&gameurl370=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub370=U.S. Gold&gamerating370=75&gamecategory370=Wargame&gamename371=Don't Quit Your Day Job&gamehighs371=There's quite a lot of stand up comedy included in the game.&gamelows371=Bathroom humor; limited interactivity; mediocre graphics.&bottomline371=Avoid this really lame attempt at graphic adventure -- it's not worth the time or money.&gameissue371=November '96, p. 234&gameurl371=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub371=Philips Media&gamerating371=40&gamecategory371=Adventure&gamename372=Doom II: Hell on Earth&gamehighs372=More Doom than you can shake a stick at; nice new levels; tough new enemies; excellent Deathmatch play.&gamelows372=It's still just Doom, and a few more new additions would have been appreciated.&bottomline372=Go ahead and buy Doom II--if you think you can take the heat.&gameissue372=December '94, p. 134&gameurl372=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub372=GT Interactive&gamerating372=90&gamecategory372=Action&gamename373=Double Talk&gamehighs373=One plus: The PC acts as a convenient timer.&gamelows373=There's only so much of these word puzzles one can stand.&bottomline373=Not a very successful mix of sports trivia and word game, or... ah, it's just disappointing, that's all.&gameissue373=February '95, p. 87&gameurl373=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub373=Boyle and Elggren Games, Inc.&gamerating373=54&gamecategory373=Arcade&gamename374=Dracula Resurrection&gamehighs374=Incredible atmosphere; top-notch sound effects and music; gorgeous 3D graphics.&gamelows374=Pixel hunting; some really easy puzzles; shortage of vampires.&bottomline374=A game that proves there's plenty of blood left in this genre.&gameissue374=September '00, p.112 &gameurl374=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub374=Dreamcatcher Int.&gamerating374=79&gamecategory374=Adventure&gamename375=Dragon Dice&gamehighs375=A good way to learn Dragon Dice. You can get dice combos without spending tons of money.&gamelows375=It's difficult to track the number and movements of your units. Lack of useful information.&bottomline375=It's a good learning tool, but the tabletop version is a deeper strategy game.&gameissue375=November '97, p. 303&gameurl375=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub375=Interplay&gamerating375=55&gamecategory375=Strategy&gamename376=Dragon Lore&gamehighs376=Great graphics; an entertaining story line; and enough action to keep it all pretty interesting.&gamelows376=Character animations are very stiff looking and many of the game's creatures are unrecognizable.&bottomline376=A solid adventure that goes beyond graphic gimmickry to create an intriguing story in an absorbing new world.&gameissue376=May '95, p. 73&gameurl376=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub376=Mindscape&gamerating376=82&gamecategory376=Adventure&gamename377=Dragon Lore II: The Heart of the Dragon Man&gamehighs377=Good plot, characters, music, and visual effects.&gamelows377=Interface from Hell; incomplete and confusing documentation; necessary objects are impossible to find.&bottomline377=Adventure games are enjoying a renaissance; but this shoddy effort isn't part of it.&gameissue377=December '97, p. 226&gameurl377=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub377=Interplay&gamerating377=35&gamecategory377=Adventure&gamename378=Dragon's Lair&gamehighs378=It plays exactly like the arcade original.&gamelows378=It plays exactly like the arcade original.&bottomline378=If you liked the coin-op, you'll probably like this new CD-ROM version. But if you didn't, this won't change your mind.&gameissue378=August '94, p. 68&gameurl378=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub378=ReadySoft&gamerating378=65&gamecategory378=Adventure&gamename379=Dragonheart: Fire and Steel&gamehighs379=Them dragons are good eatin'.&gamelows379=Clumsy controls, repetitive gameplay, and chunky graphics. A terrible use of a good movie license.&bottomline379=It's pointless and it has little to do with the movie. Don't bother.&gameissue379=April '97, p. 113&gameurl379=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub379=Acclaim&gamerating379=25&gamecategory379=Arcade&gamename380=Dragonsphere&gamehighs380=An exciting new graphic adventure, packed with people and places to discover.&gamelows380=It could be longer, allowing for more detailed interaction with the characters you meet.&bottomline380=It's easy to lose yourself in this fresh, engaging adventure game.&gameissue380=May/June '94, p. 78&gameurl380=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub380=MicroProse&gamerating380=87&gamecategory380=Adventure&gamename381=Drakan: Order of the Flame&gamehighs381=The dragon is great; vast lush world; great sound effects.&gamelows381=Contrived plot; clipping problems; multiplay mode unfinished.&bottomline381=The pros will outweigh the cons for adventure for adventure fans; but this game never fully realizes its terrific potential.&gameissue381=November '99, p. 160&gameurl381=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub381=Psygnosis&gamerating381=69&gamecategory381=Action&gamename382=Dreamweb&gamehighs382=A gritty story and style and almost unlimited exploration.&gamelows382=Tiny view window and graphics give the game a dated look; more depth would be nice.&bottomline382=An involving gameworld and premise; not as polished as the best adventures, but definitely worth a look.&gameissue382=January '95, p. 117&gameurl382=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub382=Empire Interactive&gamerating382=76&gamecategory382=Adventure&gamename383=Driver&gamehighs383=Fast-paced automotive mayhem; nice '70s-style soundtrack; cool replay editor.&gamelows383=Repetitive missions and tissue-thin cop AI; poor save-game feature; no replay value.&bottomline383=If you don't mind a few symptoms of console-itis, this is one you've gotta try.&gameissue383=January '00, p. 180&gameurl383=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub383=GT Interactive&gamerating383=78&gamecategory383=Racing&gamename384=Drowned God&gamehighs384=Visually sumptuous and atmospheric, with interesting conspiratorial content.&gamelows384=Many familiar and frustrating puzzles, with almost as many bugs and frequent dead ends.&bottomline384=A fair twiddle-ware game that's undermined by bugs and mediocre gameplay.&gameissue384=February '97, p. 110&gameurl384=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub384=Inscape&gamerating384=69&gamecategory384=Puzzle&gamename385=Drug Wars&gamehighs385=Lots to shoot, and with the ALG Game Gun, Drug Wars should play just like an arcade game.&gamelows385=The video is pretty grainy; the repetitive action means there's little replay value here.&bottomline385=Easy-to-understand action that will more than satisfy fans of previous ALG games.&gameissue385=June '95, p. 123&gameurl385=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub385=American Laser Games Inc.&gamerating385=73&gamecategory385=Action&gamename386=Druid: Daemons of the Mind&gamehighs386=Inventive story and game content; simple magic system.&gamelows386=Fussy interface, repetitive combat sequences.&bottomline386=An engaging adventure/RPG that purists may hate and newbies and adventure gamers enjoy.&gameissue386=March '96, p. 123&gameurl386=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub386=Sir-tech&gamerating386=81&gamecategory386=Roleplaying&gamename387=Duke Nukem 3D&gamehighs387=Incredible graphics; more non-stop violence than a John Woo film; level editor; addictive multi-player action.&gamelows387=Some levels are disorienting, and some bosses are very, very tough.&bottomline387=There's no subtle way to put it...Duke kicks ass!&gameissue387=July '96, p. 78&gameurl387=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub387=3D Realms&gamerating387=93&gamecategory387=Action&gamename388=Dukes of Hazzard Racing for Home&gamehighs388=Driving the General Lee; story true to the show; great show opening.&gamelows388=Twitchy controls; lackluster graphics; terribly rendered character cinematics.&bottomline388=Save your $30 for a bottle of 'shine and some chaw.&gameissue388=December '00, p. 169&gameurl388=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub388=SouthPeak Interactive&gamerating388=45&gamecategory388=Racing&gamename389=Dune 2000&gamehighs389=Excellent full-motion video sequences and challenging missions.&gamelows389=Boring in-game graphics, weak artificial intelligence, and all-too familiar gameplay.&bottomline389=An underwhelming remake of one of gaming's true classics.&gameissue389=December '98, p. 188&gameurl389=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub389=Westwood Studios&gamerating389=70&gamecategory389=Strategy&gamename390=Dungeon Keeper&gamehighs390=Highly addictive, lots of subtle detail, and very attractive graphics.&gamelows390=Slow pace in multi-player battles; no built-in Internet support.&bottomline390=The line on the box is right; Evil is good.&gameissue390=September '97, p. 142&gameurl390=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub390=Electronic Arts&gamerating390=90&gamecategory390=Strategy&gamename391=Dungeon Keeper 2&gamehighs391=Amazing graphics; wonderfully twisted sense of humor; addictive gameplay.&gamelows391=Multiplayer is lackluster and buggy; lack of difficulty settings hampers replay value.&bottomline391=We've said it before and we'll say it again -- it's good to be bad.&gameissue391=September '99, p. 88&gameurl391=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub391=Electronic Arts&gamerating391=89&gamecategory391=Strategy&gamename392=Dungeon Master II&gamehighs392=Good character development, nice magic system, and a nostalgic feel.&gamelows392=There's nothing new here; graphics and sound are extremely dated.&bottomline392=A return to the classic Dungeon Master universe; but is it really necessary?&gameissue392=November '95, p. 154&gameurl392=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub392=Interplay&gamerating392=65&gamecategory392=Roleplaying&gamename393=Dust: A Tale of the Wired West&gamehighs393=Realistic 3D environment; highly interactive characters; intuitive interface.&gamelows393=Lots of dialogue trees; slow story line; and bad voice acting.&bottomline393=If you're in the mood for a conversation with your computer, check it out. Otherwise, you'll probably get bored rather quickly.&gameissue393=December '95, p. 231&gameurl393=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub393=Cyberflix, Inc.&gamerating393=68&gamecategory393=Adventure&gamename394=E-mail X-COM&gamehighs394=&gamelows394=&bottomline394=&gameissue394=December '99, p. 181&gameurl394=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub394=Hasbro Interactive&gamerating394=55&gamecategory394=Strategy&gamename395=Earth 2140&gamehighs395=Cool opening. Accurate clone of C%26C.&gamelows395=Keeping track of your units in dark-terrain; dim-witted pathfinding abilities of units.&bottomline395=Even though it manages to clone C%26C with lock-step precision, it lacks the fun, intensity, and personality of its inspiration.&gameissue395=May '98, p. 106&gameurl395=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub395=Interplay&gamerating395=77&gamecategory395=Strategy&gamename396=Earth 2150&gamehighs396=Brilliant use of full 3D for terrain; endlessly replayable; deep tactical engine.&gamelows396=Problematic pathfinding; poor soundtrack; can be a bit complex, especially for newbies.&bottomline396=A first-rate RTS game that just may revitalize the genre.&gameissue396=September '00, p.110 &gameurl396=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub396=Mattel Interactive&gamerating396=90&gamecategory396=Strategy&gamename397=EarthSiege 2&gamehighs397=Superb SVGA graphics and music, lots of missions, and a sleek interface.&gamelows397=Complex controls, steep system requirements, and a lack of variety in missions.&bottomline397=No matter how you look at it, EarthSiege 2 is an all-around good time.&gameissue397=June '96, p. 90&gameurl397=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub397=Sierra&gamerating397=90&gamecategory397=Action&gamename398=Earthworm Jim 1%262: The Whole Can of Worms&gamehighs398=Excellent animation and level design, challenging action that never gets stale.&gamelows398=Sometimes touchy controls; very difficult levels; silly password/save system.&bottomline398=An incredible value for one of the best arcade titles available for the PC, period.&gameissue398=August '96, p. 123&gameurl398=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub398=Playmates Interactive&gamerating398=90&gamecategory398=Arcade&gamename399=East Front&gamehighs399=Gritty, down-in-the-mud atmosphere; tons of interesting battles.&gamelows399=Plenty of rough edges and a worthless manual.&bottomline399=It's a shaky start for TalonSoft's new line, but a must-have game for any Russian Front fan.&gameissue399=February '98, p. 148&gameurl399=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub399=TalonSoft&gamerating399=78&gamecategory399=Wargame&gamename400=East Front II&gamehighs400=Solid graphics and interface; huge assortment of scenarios and campaigns.&gamelows400=Recycled material; supply rules are still awkward and annoying.&bottomline400=East Front II dominates the whole Russian Front subgenre.&gameissue400=August '99, p. 122&gameurl400=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub400=TalonSoft&gamerating400=85&gamecategory400=Strategy&gamename401=Eastern Mind: The Lost Souls of Tong Nou&gamehighs401=Highly stylized, with a unique flavor and a metaphysical slant.&gamelows401=May be too obscure for many gamers; inspires the use of words like "metaphysical."&bottomline401=Pretty pictures, plenty of puzzles, but it's very strangeness may be off-putting.&gameissue401=November '95, p. 135&gameurl401=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub401=Sony Imagesoft&gamerating401=58&gamecategory401=Adventure&gamename402=Ecco the Dolphin&gamehighs402=A welcome departure from the usual platform game.&gamelows402=The controls can take some getting used to, and the graphics aren't great.&bottomline402=A solid, unusual bit of videogaming.&gameissue402=January '96, p. 197&gameurl402=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub402=Sega of America&gamerating402=75&gamecategory402=Arcade&gamename403=ECO: East Africa&gamehighs403=Beautiful graphics; timely subject matter; good concept.&gamelows403=Monotonous game play; not enough action to keep your interest.&bottomline403=Only those who are interested in East Africa--and have a great deal of patience--need apply.&gameissue403=August '95, p. 105&gameurl403=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub403=IVI Publishing&gamerating403=63&gamecategory403=Simulation&gamename404=Ecstatica&gamehighs404=Ultra-realistic character movements; near-perfect perspective scaling; and fantastic graphic vistas.&gamelows404=Extreme violence and a touch of nudity may offend some.&bottomline404=A game that will delight and consume you in one fell swoop.&gameissue404=February '95, p. 93&gameurl404=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub404=Psygnosis&gamerating404=93&gamecategory404=Adventure&gamename405=Ecstatica II&gamehighs405=Excellent graphics; lots of gameplay.&gamelows405=No joystick support; incredibly difficult and repetitive.&bottomline405=Despite its flaws, Ecstatica II is more than the sum of its parts, delivering hours of challenging, attractive gameplay.&gameissue405=September '97, p. 170&gameurl405=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub405=Psygnosis&gamerating405=82&gamecategory405=Action&gamename406=Eddie Kantar's Bridge Companion&gamehighs406=Good lessons on playing out those difficult hands.&gamelows406=Lessons on advanced bidding theories are non-existent.&bottomline406=Overall, Eddie K delivers a strong program capable of competing with the better bridge programs on the market.&gameissue406=April '95, p. 83&gameurl406=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub406=Lifestyle Software Group&gamerating406=81&gamecategory406=Strategy&gamename407=EF2000&gamehighs407=Cutting edge graphics; good flight engine; network play.&gamelows407=Very steep hardware requirements; a few bugs hamper the realism of the game.&bottomline407=A must-buy for hard-core flight simmers and a great game for novices.&gameissue407=March '96, p. 124&gameurl407=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub407=Ocean of America&gamerating407=88&gamecategory407=Simulation&gamename408=Elder Scrolls, Volume 1: Arena&gamehighs408=Fantastic graphics and sound; a very intuitive interface.&gamelows408=The storyline is a little thin, and there's not much meaningful interaction with NPCs.&bottomline408=A stunning technological achievement; give this game a better storyline, and you might have the best FRP ever designed.&gameissue408=May/June '94, p. 70&gameurl408=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub408=Bethesda Softworks&gamerating408=88&gamecategory408=Roleplaying&gamename409=Elements&gamehighs409=A novel concept with nice graphics and sound.&gamelows409=Having to repeat things so often can be a pain.&bottomline409=A simple puzzler, but entertaining and challenging enough to keep you coming back.&gameissue409=October '94, p. 74&gameurl409=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub409=Villa Crespo&gamerating409=78&gamecategory409=Puzzle&gamename410=Elite Darts&gamehighs410=Detailed, accurate dart throw; many contest options.&gamelows410=One-game matches only; captures little of teh enthusiasm of real-life darts.&bottomline410=A dart sim which forgot that the game is supposed to be fun.&gameissue410=August '99, p. 125&gameurl410=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub410=Patch Products&gamerating410=58&gamecategory410=Sports&gamename411=Elk Moon Murder&gamehighs411=High quality production of video sequences; fairly good acting; unique setting.&gamelows411=No replay value; lame murder mystery; doesn't add anything new to FMV game genre.&bottomline411=This is a good FMV game. Just don't expect to be entertained for very long.&gameissue411=October '96, p. 172&gameurl411=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub411=Activision&gamerating411=68&gamecategory411=Adventure&gamename412=Emergency&gamehighs412=Lots of opportunities for life-saving goodness in a variety of missions.&gamelows412=Confusing gameplay, idiotic artificial intelligence.&bottomline412=Even though the concept is solid, Emergency is another half-baked RTS game.&gameissue412=November '98, p. 272&gameurl412=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub412=WizardWorks&gamerating412=45&gamecategory412=Strategy&gamename413=Emergency Rescue Firefighters&gamehighs413=Cool box; teaches kids that fire is a bad thing. Did I mention that the box was cool?&gamelows413=Bad pathfinding; bad AI; bad graphics; bad voice acting; bad control; bad interface; bad music.&bottomline413=Play The Sims and set your kitchen on fire- it'll be more fun.&gameissue413=July '00, p.107 &gameurl413=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub413=Wizard Works&gamerating413=24&gamecategory413=Action&gamename414=Emperor of the Fading Suns&gamehighs414=It's epic in scale, atmospheric, and full of extremely deep gameplay.&gamelows414=Inadequate manual; stratospheric learning curve; solo play becomes a real trudge.&bottomline414=A lot of people are going to love this game; I didn't - but I respect it greatly.&gameissue414=May '97, p. 138&gameurl414=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub414=SegaSoft&gamerating414=75&gamecategory414=Strategy&gamename415=Empire II: The Art of War&gamehighs415=The most powerful, flexible, wargame construction set ever published.&gamelows415=Some preset scenarios are pathetic; scenario builder is staggeringly complex and wretchedly explained.&bottomline415=One of the biggest disappointments in years.&gameissue415=December '95, p. 249&gameurl415=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub415=New World Computing&gamerating415=63&gamecategory415=Wargame&gamename416=Empire Soccer 94&gamehighs416=Fast, fun and easy to play, but it presents a real challenge at higher levels.&gamelows416=Passing is tough because you can't see very far up field. Hold on to your seat--it may run too fast on the faster 486 machines.&bottomline416=There's plenty of entertaining soccer action packed into this little game.&gameissue416=September '94, p. 69&gameurl416=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub416=Empire Software&gamerating416=79&gamecategory416=Sports&gamename417=Endorfun&gamehighs417=If you like no-brainers, Endorfun is as fluffy as they come. It's the Lite 1990's version of Tetris.&gamelows417=Excruciating color combinations; annoying New Age music; boring gameplay.&bottomline417=Endorfun just isn't fun. There are much better puzzle games out there.&gameissue417=December '95, p. 267&gameurl417=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub417=Time Warner Interactive&gamerating417=59&gamecategory417=Puzzle&gamename418=Enemy Engaged: RAH-66 Comanche Vs. KA- 52 Hokum&gamehighs418=Dynamic campaigns; excellent flight model; stable and bug-free.&gamelows418=Blocky terrain graphics; no training missions or tutorial; no dedicated server for online play.&bottomline418=The best combat helo sim on the market, bar none.&gameissue418=October '00, p. 128&gameurl418=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub418=Empire Interactive&gamerating418=90&gamecategory418=Simulation&gamename419=Enemy Infestation&gamehighs419=Good story line; interesting weapon effects.&gamelows419=Numerous design issues make it difficult to play; hambone voice-acting; no settings for difficulty and game speed.&bottomline419=Worth playing if someone gave it to you as a gift -- maybe.&gameissue419=May '99, p. 137&gameurl419=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub419=Ripcord Games&gamerating419=52&gamecategory419=Strategy&gamename420=Enemy Nations&gamehighs420=Solid core gameplay; good balance of elements; lots of replay value.&gamelows420=Gameplay glitches; poor memory management. Needs better way of presenting resource information.&bottomline420=Entertaining; just the right blalance of construction, research, resources, and combat.&gameissue420=August '97, p. 110&gameurl420=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub420=Head Games&gamerating420=86&gamecategory420=Strategy&gamename421=Entomorph&gamehighs421=Both the cutscene animations and gameplay graphics look great. Puzzles are also terrific.&gamelows421=As original as it is, the plot tends toward chaos, and often leaves the player confused. Combat can be more frustrating than rewarding.&bottomline421=Entomorph is an attractive, innovative break from the usual RPG fare.&gameissue421=January '96, p. 187&gameurl421=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub421=SSI&gamerating421=81&gamecategory421=Roleplaying&gamename422=Entrepreneur&gamehighs422=Simple interface; good multi-player support; sense of humor.&gamelows422=Often hard to tell why performance of products is up or down; more on-screen advice would be nice.&bottomline422=This is an economics-based game that's easy to get into and fun.&gameissue422=March '98, p. 126&gameurl422=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub422=Stardock Systems&gamerating422=73&gamecategory422=Strategy&gamename423=Eradicator&gamehighs423=PIP; new enemies to kill; a few good weapons.&gamelows423=A few bad weapons; aggravating levels; repetitive, uninspired music.&bottomline423=It's a decent shoot-'em-up, but Eradicator needed to do more to take on Quake or Duke on their home turf.&gameissue423=January '97, p. 212&gameurl423=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub423=Accolade&gamerating423=78&gamecategory423=Action&gamename424=Escape From Monkey Island &gamehighs424=It's a new Monkey Island game; lots of laughs; engaging storyline.&gamelows424=Monkey Kombat sucks; some other unintuitive puzzles; not quite as funny as its forebears.&bottomline424=Definitely not the best of the bunch, but still a welcome return to a classic series.&gameissue424=February '01, p. 62&gameurl424=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub424=LucasArts&gamerating424=85&gamecategory424=Adventure&gamename425=ESPN: Baseball Tonight&gamehighs425=You get to hear Dan Patrick say "whiff" when a batter strikes out.&gamelows425=Once you go past the set-up screens, the visual quality turns "foul" with graphics that look at least five years old.&bottomline425=A decent baseball sim, but in today's market, that just isn't enough.&gameissue425=March '95, p. 106&gameurl425=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub425=Sony Imagesoft&gamerating425=68&gamecategory425=Sports&gamename426=Europa Universalis&gamehighs426=&gamelows426=&bottomline426=&gameissue426=March '01, p. 88&gameurl426=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub426=&gamerating426=80&gamecategory426=Strategy&gamename427=European Air War&gamehighs427=Lots of planes and campaigns; great flight physics; stellar interface; tons of options.&gamelows427=Multi-player support needs improvement; several other features and options are absent&bottomline427=Buy this even if you plan on getting another WWII air combat game; it's that good.&gameissue427=February '99, p. 182&gameurl427=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub427=MicroProse&gamerating427=89&gamecategory427=Simulation&gamename428=Evasive Action&gamehighs428=Fast, fun and easy to play, especially in two player mode.&gamelows428=Planes stall too easily, and the machine guns are set to semi-automatic.&bottomline428=Great fun, but probably too simple for serious flight sim fans.&gameissue428=August '94, p. 66&gameurl428=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub428=Mindscape&gamerating428=80&gamecategory428=Simulation&gamename429=Evel Kinevel 3D Stunt Game&gamehighs429=The unintential "crash and your PC crashes" feature keeps you on your toes.&gamelows429=Gameplay, graphics, animation, sound, manual, and box.&bottomline429=This game is truly...evel! (Heh, heh.) Do yourself a favor and don't buy it.&gameissue429=December '98, p. 227&gameurl429=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub429=Valuesoft&gamerating429=11&gamecategory429=Action&gamename430=EverQuest&gamehighs430=Beautiful graphics; great interface; huge world to explore.&gamelows430=Server uncertainty; terrible manual; other little niggles.&bottomline430=Give Verant a little while to iron out a few problems, and EverQuest will be everything you could want in an online RPG.&gameissue430=June '99, p. 122&gameurl430=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub430=989 Studios&gamerating430=86&gamecategory430=Roleplaying&gamename431=EverQuest: The Scars of Velious&gamehighs431=Huge new continent; updated interface with overlays; new social interactions.&gamelows431=New lands are accessible only by EverQuest elite; no additions to gameplay.&bottomline431=If you're already hooked, pick it up. Otherwise, the benefits aren't worth the investment.&gameissue431=March '01, p. 68&gameurl431=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub431=Sony&gamerating431=68&gamecategory431=Roleplaying&gamename432=Evolution&gamehighs432=A refreshingly different kind of game; good graphics; a high level of challenge.&gamelows432=It's extremely complicated to learn and requires a lot of patience.&bottomline432=If the concept appeals to you (and you're not a Creationist!), you might just love it.&gameissue432=May '98, p. 132&gameurl432=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub432=Discovery Channel Multimedia&gamerating432=75&gamecategory432=Strategy&gamename433=Evolva&gamehighs433=Strong, colorful graphics; genetic upgrades are cool; entertaining mayhem.&gamelows433=Not much thinking required; hardly any story at all.&bottomline433=Trade in your brain for some neo-carnage and just enjoy the ride.&gameissue433=September '00, p. 98&gameurl433=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub433=Interplay&gamerating433=79&gamecategory433=Action&gamename434=Excalibur 2555 AD&gamehighs434=A handful of good adventure elements.&gamelows434=Dreadful combat sequences; claustrophobic levels; protagonist's butt is visible at all times.&bottomline434=Another second-rate console port bites big time on the PC. Sigh.&gameissue434=February '98, p. 128&gameurl434=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub434=Sir-Tech Software&gamerating434=52&gamecategory434=Action&gamename435=Expect No Mercy&gamehighs435=Gory finishing moves; plenty of blood-and-guts; neat box art.&gamelows435=Ludicrous controls; lame puzzles; tie-in with a grade B movie doesn't help it any.&bottomline435=Further evidence that movies should be seen and not played.&gameissue435=September '96, p. 118&gameurl435=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub435=Microforum&gamerating435=30&gamecategory435=Arcade&gamename436=Expert Chess for Windows&gamehighs436=Graphics are the strong suit here with plenty of zany piece sets.&gamelows436=Weak AI; poor time controls; and no modem play.&bottomline436=There's really nothing new here. Even at $14.95, it's not of much value to anyone but the novice player.&gameissue436=January '95, p. 125&gameurl436=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub436=Expert Software&gamerating436=55&gamecategory436=Simulation&gamename437=Expert Pool&gamehighs437=Solid physics; detailed stat-tracking; customizable character; large number of opponents.&gamelows437=Disappointing background settings; few Internet opponents; no soul.&bottomline437=You're getting a good, but lifeless, pool sim that could use some character.&gameissue437=February '00, p. 123&gameurl437=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub437=Psygnosis&gamerating437=64&gamecategory437=Simulation&gamename438=Exploration&gamehighs438=A good, solid addition to a very popular genre.&gamelows438=Sub-par graphics; decidedly weird interface; too similar to other strategy/trading games.&bottomline438=Nothing new here, but if you haven't burned out on colonization games, it's a good time.&gameissue438=September '95, p. 123&gameurl438=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub438=Interactive Magic&gamerating438=76&gamecategory438=Strategy&gamename439=Extractors&gamehighs439=A good variety of mining tools; challenging gameplay; and plenty of levels.&gamelows439=Weird plot and characters; the interface can often prove more challenging than the puzzles.&bottomline439=If you like Lemmings-style puzzlers and can get past the convoluted story line, it's worth a look.&gameissue439=July '95, p. 120&gameurl439=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub439=Vic Tokai&gamerating439=73&gamecategory439=Action&gamename440=Extreme Assault&gamehighs440=Incredible graphics; fast action; slick presentation.&gamelows440=Complex control mode is a pain to master; steep difficulty curve.&bottomline440=It looks great, and sometimes plays great, but the fiddly control is too much of an obstacle for the average gamer to overcome.&gameissue440=October '97, p. 224&gameurl440=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub440=Blue Byte&gamerating440=68&gamecategory440=Arcade&gamename441=Extreme Chess&gamehighs441=Powerful chess engine; many classic games; strong analysis and annotation features.&gamelows441=Poor documentation; occasionally awkward and confusing interface; no Internet play.&bottomline441=This is the chess game for serious chess players. It may help improve your game.&gameissue441=April '97, p. 131&gameurl441=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub441=Davidson/Simon %26 Schuster&gamerating441=91&gamecategory441=Strategy&gamename442=eXtreme Paintbrawl&gamehighs442=The box and manual can be recycled.&gamelows442=The actual game disc is not biodegradable; uses a four-year old engine; AI is so bad, it's funny.&bottomline442=It's gaming garbage taken to the eXtreme! Avoid at all costs.&gameissue442=February '99, p. 212&gameurl442=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub442=Activision&gamerating442=6&gamecategory442=Action&gamename443=Extreme Rodeo&gamehighs443=The manual comes with a special offer for the 1999 "Women of Rodeo" calendar.&gamelows443=Oh, we could go on all day. Primarily, moronic gameplay and inept graphics.&bottomline443=Whoo-ee! Extreme Rodeo is stinkier than an outshous at the Chili Convention.&gameissue443=July '99, p. 109&gameurl443=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub443=Head Games&gamerating443=9&gamecategory443=Sports&gamename444=Extreme Sports&gamehighs444=Unique idea; varied gameplay; good contols.&gamelows444=Limited replay value, too few courses, and less-than-stellar graphics.&bottomline444=Extreme Sports is a limited diversion from the usual sports game. Just don't expect more than a few hours of fun.&gameissue444=May '96, p. 117&gameurl444=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub444=Sony Interactive&gamerating444=62&gamecategory444=Action&gamename445=Extreme Tactics&gamehighs445=Designing units is sort of fun; no convoluted unit trees.&gamelows445=Once the novelty wears off, this game is very simplistc and repetitive.&bottomline445=With so many RTS games out there, this does little to distinguish itself.&gameissue445=October '98, p. 236&gameurl445=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub445=Piranha Interactive&gamerating445=47&gamecategory445=Strategy&gamename446=Extreme Tennis&gamehighs446=It's better than eXtreme Painbrawl; graphics are decent.&gamelows446=Bad control scheme; sloppy programming; compatibility problems; abysmal computer opponents.&bottomline446=We'll spare you the "extreme" jokes this time -- this game is just plain bad.&gameissue446=May '99, p. 120&gameurl446=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub446=HeadGames&gamerating446=14&gamecategory446=Sports&gamename447=Extreme Watersports.&gamehighs447=The uninstaller is functional.&gamelows447=When smashed, the CD broke into many sharp and potentially dangerous pieces.&bottomline447=Horrible beyond all imagination. Rotten to its stinking core. Like a nightmare from which one cannot wake.&gameissue447=August '99, p. 110&gameurl447=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub447=Activision&gamerating447=5&gamecategory447=Action&gamename448=Extreme Wintersports&gamehighs448=Snowboarding mini-game is fun; more-than-passable graphics.&gamelows448=Not enough tracks; some truly irritating design; abysmal audio.&bottomline448=If it's extreme wintersports you crave, turn on ESPN2, 'kay?&gameissue448=August '99, p. 116&gameurl448=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub448=Activision&gamerating448=50&gamecategory448=Action&gamename449=Extreme-G2&gamehighs449=Strong accelerated graphics; cool weapons set; available under $30.&gamelows449=No multiplayer features; frustrating password system; uninspiring sound design.&bottomline449=A good value for fans of inexpensive and enjoyable action racers.&gameissue449=September '99, p. 113a&gameurl449=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub449=Acclaim Entertainment&gamerating449=76&gamecategory449=Racing&gamename450=F-15&gamehighs450=Strong feature set, flight model, avionics; almost everything you oculd want in a flight sim.&gamelows450=Average multi-player fatures; steep learning curve; high system requirements.&bottomline450=An awesome achievement in flight simulation.&gameissue450=July '98, p. 130&gameurl450=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub450=Origin Systems&gamerating450=93&gamecategory450=Simulation&gamename451=F-16 Aggressor&gamehighs451=Solid flight modeling; stable multi-player features.&gamelows451=No key or joystick configuration utility; irrelevant mercenary element; countless other niggling nuisances.&bottomline451=This sim has potential but suffers from frustrating design and logic lapses.&gameissue451=August '99, p. 112&gameurl451=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub451=Bethesda Softworks&gamerating451=56&gamecategory451=Simulation&gamename452=F-16 Multirole Fighter/MiG-29 Fulcrum&gamehighs452=Beautiful graphics; free multi-player gaming; easy-to-use mission editor.&gamelows452=Random technical issues; misleading "co-op" mode and reaslism features; no universal 3D support.&bottomline452=While not perfect, these two mainstream sims are fun to fly.&gameissue452=April '99, p. 110&gameurl452=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub452=NovaLogic&gamerating452=78&gamecategory452=Simulation&gamename453=F-22 Air Dominance Fighter&gamehighs453=Detailed, state-of-the-art weapons and defense systems, niftly AWACs mode; gorgeous graphics.&gamelows453=Linear campaigns can be frustrating; occasional graphic glitches in Direct 3D mode.&bottomline453=A great simulation of a fascinating jet; as much fun to fly as it is to look at.&gameissue453=April '98, p. 94&gameurl453=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub453=Ocean of America&gamerating453=90&gamecategory453=Simulation&gamename454=F-22 Lightning 3&gamehighs454=Rock-solid Internet play; remarkable Voice-Over-Net feature; nukes!&gamelows454=Scripted campaigns; short missions; useless manual; too simple for serious simmers.&bottomline454=An above-average "relaxed realism" combat jet sim.&gameissue454=August '99, p. 121&gameurl454=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub454=NovaLogic&gamerating454=72&gamecategory454=Simulation&gamename455=F-22 Lightning II&gamehighs455=Beautiful graphics; easy to get into; multi-player sessions require only one CD.&gamelows455=Too simplistic, and too easy, to satisfy most hard-core air combat fans.&bottomline455=F-22 Lightning II is hardly the realistic, detailed simulation NovaLogic claims it is, but there's still fun to be had here.&gameissue455=December '96, p. 246&gameurl455=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub455=NovaLogic Inc. 2&gamerating455=78&gamecategory455=Simulation&gamename456=F/A-18 Hornet 3.0&gamehighs456=Authentically modeled aircraft and systems. Smooth frame rates.&gamelows456=No real campaign; not enough missions (or an editor); kinda tough for beginners.&bottomline456=A realistic simulation that's also fun to fly once you get the hang of it.&gameissue456=July '97, p. 167&gameurl456=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub456=Graphic Simulations Corporation&gamerating456=88&gamecategory456=Simulation&gamename457=F/A-18 Korea&gamehighs457=Good flight modeling. Sharp graphics. Detailed manual and training videos.&gamelows457=Weak features (interface, campaign structure, mission control) carried on from Hornet 3.0.&bottomline457=A solid sim with a rich game world and awesome avionics.&gameissue457=April '98, p. 139&gameurl457=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub457=Graphic Simulations Corp&gamerating457=86&gamecategory457=Simulation&gamename458=F1 Championship 2000&gamehighs458=Superb graphics and sound; exceptional physics modeling; much-improved AI.&gamelows458=No upgrade rebate for F1 2000 owners; heavy system requirements; stability issues.&bottomline458=THe finest modern-day F1 simulation currently available.&gameissue458=March '01, p. 75&gameurl458=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub458=EA Sports&gamerating458=90&gamecategory458=Racing&gamename459=F1 Racing Simulation&gamehighs459=Full-featured sim with both realistic and simple modes. Great graphics, frame rates.&gamelows459=Inability to re map the keyboard, all-or-nothing realism modes.&bottomline459=Appeals to both the super-hardcore and the arcade audience at once.&gameissue459=May '98, p. 118&gameurl459=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub459=Ubi Soft&gamerating459=90&gamecategory459=Sports&gamename460=F1 World Grand Prix&gamehighs460=Lots of driving views; licensed cars; authentic 1999 F1 season; full-featured replay screen.&gamelows460=Inconsistent AI; unrealistic driving model; Internet multiplayer needs a patch.&bottomline460=A mildly entertaining, but distinctly clumsy attempt at a Formula One game.&gameissue460=October '00, p. 127&gameurl460=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub460=Eidos Interactive&gamerating460=55&gamecategory460=Racing&gamename461=Fable&gamehighs461=Gorgeous backgrounds; good voice-acting; straight-forward puzzles.&gamelows461=Writing is mediocre, inventory is clunky and difficulty level is low. Allegedly "improved" ending is lame.&bottomline461=Beautiful production but only modestly challenging, or interesting, gameplay.&gameissue461=July '97, p. 190&gameurl461=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub461=Sir-Tech&gamerating461=68&gamecategory461=Adventure&gamename462=Fade to Black&gamehighs462=Nice animation; exciting combat; adventure-style puzzles.&gamelows462=Commands are pretty complex; control is choppy on a 486.&bottomline462=A strong balance of battles and brain-teasers that should be a nice break from shooters and adventures.&gameissue462=November '95, p. 126&gameurl462=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub462=Electronic Arts&gamerating462=82&gamecategory462=Adventure&gamename463=Faery Tale Adventure II: Halls of the Dead&gamehighs463=Beautiful graphics; large game world; variety of items, creatures, landscapes.&gamelows463=Annoying and difficult interface, character movement, combat.&bottomline463=If you're a die-hard RPG fan, you might enjoy it. Otherwise, wait for better ones that are in the works.&gameissue463=April '98, p. 140&gameurl463=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub463=Encore Software&gamerating463=55&gamecategory463=Roleplaying&gamename464=Falcon 4.0&gamehighs464=Unprecedented depth; detailed tutorials; beautiful graphics&gamelows464=Steep hardware requirements; a few bugs and graphic glitches&bottomline464=Can you believe it? It's finally out -- and the four-year wait was well worth it.&gameissue464=March '99, p. 100&gameurl464=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub464=MicroProse&gamerating464=95&gamecategory464=Simulation&gamename465=Fallen Haven&gamehighs465=A simple approach that allows for quick play.&gamelows465=Too few units. High unit expendability in a turn-based game doesn't really work. No multi-player.&bottomline465=A fair bet if you want some quick gameplay, but it could use some refinements.&gameissue465=June '97, p. 113&gameurl465=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub465=Interactive Magic&gamerating465=79&gamecategory465=Strategy&gamename466=Fallout&gamehighs466=Excellent introduction; engaging story line; eerie music and visuals; slick interface.&gamelows466=Movement interface can be a bit creaky. Steep system requirements and occasional bugs.&bottomline466=This sequel to an all-time classic is one of the standoutt RPGs for the 1990s.&gameissue466=January '98, p. 221&gameurl466=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub466=Interplay&gamerating466=90&gamecategory466=Roleplaying&gamename467=Fallout 2&gamehighs467=Deep character developement, large gameworld, challenging quests.&gamelows467=Numerous bugs; the game has a sluggish starting pace.&bottomline467=If you value character developement, old-fashioned gameplay, and a good plot, this game delivers on all counts.&gameissue467=February '99, p. 178&gameurl467=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub467=Interplay Productions&gamerating467=89&gamecategory467=Roleplaying&gamename468=Fantasy General&gamehighs468=Slick; colorful; easy to sink into; lots of exotic units and spells.&gamelows468=It lacks the depth of Warlords II; occasional lock-ups necessitate frequent saves.&bottomline468=It's not the best fantasy wargame out there, but it's still a terrific diversion.&gameissue468=June '96, p. 88&gameurl468=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub468=SSI&gamerating468=78&gamecategory468=Strategy&gamename469=Fast Action Paq&gamehighs469=It will not interfere with normal Windows operations.&gamelows469=There are only four games, and none of them are fun.&bottomline469=There are better ways to spend your gaming dollar, and better choices in Windows entertainment.&gameissue469=July '94, p. 92&gameurl469=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub469=Quackers (Mallard Software)&gamerating469=49&gamecategory469=Arcade&gamename470=Fast Attack&gamehighs470=Excellent design provides a you-are-there feeling; smoothly integrates the numerous complex elements into a working game of substantial depth.&gamelows470=Milquetoast enemies; no way to save a game in progress; mission time limit.&bottomline470=It's flawed, but Fast Attack is still the best nuclear sub game in many moons.&gameissue470=June '96, p. 93&gameurl470=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub470=Sierra&gamerating470=79&gamecategory470=Simulation&gamename471=Fatal Abyss&gamehighs471=Depth boundaries adds some originality to a tired formula.&gamelows471=No Direct3D support (it's 3Dfx-only); outdated graphics; boring, unoriginal gameplay; quirky control.&bottomline471=Fatal Abyss lives up to its name; it's fatally abysmal.&gameissue471=March '99, p. 128&gameurl471=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub471=Segasoft&gamerating471=24&gamecategory471=Action&gamename472=Field %26 Stream Trophy Buck&gamehighs472=Better deer animation than in other sims; good variety of weapons.&gamelows472=Controls can't be customized; trees are just 2D sprites; uninteresting career mode.&bottomline472=It's better than most, but it's still just another clumsy hunting sim.&gameissue472=April '99, p. 138&gameurl472=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub472=Sierra&gamerating472=41&gamecategory472=Sports&gamename473=Fields of Glory&gamehighs473=Epic sweep combined with a fantastic amount of detail; very friendly interface; stunning graphics.&gamelows473=The AI routines are dodgy and tend to spoil the realism.&bottomline473=The finest tabletop miniatures wargame yet released, and a true joy to play.&gameissue473=August '94, p. 62&gameurl473=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub473=Spectrum HoloByte&gamerating473=89&gamecategory473=Simulation&gamename474=FIFA 2000&gamehighs474=Amazing graphics; great variety of leagues and teams; exciting gameplay.&gamelows474=Inadequate and boring play by play; inaccurate rosters.&bottomline474=Even with its faults, no other soccer game can come close to FIFA 2000.&gameissue474=March '00, p.104 &gameurl474=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub474=Electronic Arts&gamerating474=88&gamecategory474=Sports&gamename475=FIFA 2001: Major League Soccer&gamehighs475=Looks incredible; flowing moves look like the greatest soccer ever played.&gamelows475=Tweaks to game speed not fully thought through; fixing certain elements breaks others; crappy menus.&bottomline475=In a field of one, it's king.&gameissue475=February '01, p. 71&gameurl475=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub475=Electronic Arts&gamerating475=80&gamecategory475=Sports&gamename476=FIFA International Soccer&gamehighs476=Looks great, plays smooth, and has all the extras that a fan could want.&gamelows476=Difficult passing and power kicks take a great deal of the fun out of play, at least at first...&bottomline476=A very deep soccer sim for players who have the patience to deal with some quirky controls. Another winner from EA!&gameissue476=October '94, p. 48&gameurl476=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub476=Electronic Arts&gamerating476=84&gamecategory476=Sports&gamename477=FIFA: Road to World Cup 98&gamehighs477=Fantastic graphics; addictive multi-player action; a blast to play.&gamelows477=Something of a steep learning curve; AI falters every now and then.&bottomline477=Quite simply, this is the best soccer simulation on PC.&gameissue477=April '98, p. 144&gameurl477=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub477=EA Sports&gamerating477=90&gamecategory477=Sports&gamename478=FIFA Soccer 96&gamehighs478=Multiplayer and modem options; brilliant graphics; realistic play; comprehensive league and tournament play.&gamelows478=You'll need a Pentium 90 or better to really enjoy the high resolution graphics.&bottomline478=If you're in the market for a top-notch sports sim, look no further.&gameissue478=December '95, p. 207&gameurl478=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub478=Electronic Arts&gamerating478=92&gamecategory478=Sports&gamename479=FIFA Soccer 97&gamehighs479=Authentic, fun, gameplay; exquisite presentation.&gamelows479=Players occasionally behave erratically; tournament modes could be better defined.&bottomline479=FIFA 97 is a great leap forward for PC soccer games, and terrific entertainment in its own right.&gameissue479=March '97, p. 152&gameurl479=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub479=Electronic Arts&gamerating479=88&gamecategory479=Sports&gamename480=Fighter Duel&gamehighs480=Outstanding two-player dogfighting, excellent frame rate on modest systems.&gamelows480=Weak single-player game; no real compaign mode.&bottomline480=Modem dogfighters are in for a treat, but solo players should stick to in-depth sims.&gameissue480=January '96, p. 209&gameurl480=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub480=Philips Media Inc.&gamerating480=84&gamecategory480=Simulation&gamename481=Fighter Pilot&gamehighs481=Nice graphics; very easy to get into.&gamelows481=The slow pace and simplistic nature make this game dull and unchallenging.&bottomline481=This game is for novices only, and even then, Fighter Pilot is so disjointed that it's a little hard to recommend it to anyone.&gameissue481=February '99, p. 217&gameurl481=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub481=Electronic Arts&gamerating481=41&gamecategory481=Action&gamename482=Fighter Squadron: Screamin' Demons Over Europe&gamehighs482=Excellent physics and object modeling. Interesting roster of planes.&gamelows482=Arcade-like flight model. Frustrating cockpits. Heavy fogging. No sun. Staggeringly bad manual.&bottomline482=A clearly unfinished game that could be good with a heavy-duty patch.&gameissue482=June '99, p. 126&gameurl482=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub482=Activision&gamerating482=62&gamecategory482=Simulation&gamename483=Fighter Wing&gamehighs483=Looks great; and multi-player games in low resolution can be fun.&gamelows483=Abysmally slow on the best systems.&bottomline483=It's better than Operation Airstorm, but not by much.&gameissue483=June '95, p. 125&gameurl483=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub483=Merit Studios&gamerating483=49&gamecategory483=Simulation&gamename484=Fighting Steel&gamehighs484=Stunning action graphics, especially in night battles; well-designed interface.&gamelows484=Repeated crashes and lock-ups; unfinished ship models; missing features.&bottomline484=A few more months of bug-squashing, and this could have been a contender.&gameissue484=September '99, p. 122&gameurl484=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub484=SSI&gamerating484=57&gamecategory484=Wargame&gamename485=Final Doom&gamehighs485=All the good features of Doom -- this game is still great.&gamelows485=The game is three years old now, and starting to show its age.&bottomline485=If, for some unfathomable reason, you've never played Doom and you can't find the original, Final Doom is worth picking up.&gameissue485=November '96, p. 233&gameurl485=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub485=GT Interactive&gamerating485=80&gamecategory485=Action&gamename486=Final Fantasy VII&gamehighs486=Beautiful graphics; huge, compelling story; unique gameplay.&gamelows486=Large hard-drive requirements; console save locations.&bottomline486=This giant PlayStation hit isn't destined to change the face of PC roleplaying, but it's still a blast.&gameissue486=September '98, p. 136&gameurl486=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub486=Eidos Interactive&gamerating486=90&gamecategory486=Roleplaying&gamename487=Final Fantasy VIII&gamehighs487=Deep, involving storyline; huge world; pretty spell effects.&gamelows487=Low-res backgrounds in a high res game look like crap; extremely linear; too much micromanagement.&bottomline487=Fans should stick to the PSX version- FFVIII just doesn't cut it as a PC game.&gameissue487=April '00, p.106 &gameurl487=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub487=Electronic Arts&gamerating487=65&gamecategory487=Roleplaying&gamename488=Final Liberation: Warhammer Epic 40,000&gamehighs488=Excellent gameplay with the feel of the classic table-top system.&gamelows488=Unit graphics are often cheesy. Needs more races.&bottomline488=Quality where it counts -- in the gameplay. The campaign game and quick battles are terrific.&gameissue488=February '98, p. 172&gameurl488=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub488=SSI&gamerating488=86&gamecategory488=Strategy&gamename489=Fire Fight&gamehighs489=It's fast, it's slick, it's action-packed, and it's multiplayer. What more do you want?&gamelows489=Only 18 single-player missions, so not much longevity for those without friends to play with.&bottomline489=The best out-and-out sprite-based blaster on the PC.&gameissue489=August '96, p. 91&gameurl489=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub489=Electronic Arts&gamerating489=90&gamecategory489=Arcade&gamename490=Fireteam&gamehighs490=Voice-chat feature is a real achievement; game's community supported by Multitude.&gamelows490=A meager arsenal; shortage of opponents and teammates; awkward control scheme.&bottomline490=One great feature doesn't make for a great game.&gameissue490=May '99, p. 133&gameurl490=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub490=Multitude&gamerating490=45&gamecategory490=Action&gamename491=First Encounters&gamehighs491=Impressive depth and variety; nice texture-mapped graphics.&gamelows491=Can be painfully repetitive, and combat is frustratingly tough.&bottomline491=First Encounters is an ambitious game--but it has a lot of problems that drag it down.&gameissue491=August '95, p. 98&gameurl491=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub491=GameTek Inc.&gamerating491=70&gamecategory491=Simulation&gamename492=Flanker 2.0&gamehighs492=Bar none, the finest systems and flight models around; detailed game world.&gamelows492=Big problems with 3Dfx-based cards; monstrous system requirements.&bottomline492=Despite rough edges, Flanker 2.0 is the best hardcore sim on the market.&gameissue492=February '00, p. 119&gameurl492=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub492=SSI&gamerating492=89&gamecategory492=Simulation&gamename493=Fleet Command&gamehighs493=Excellent 3D graphics; simplified controls clarify complex navel warfare elements.&gamelows493=Cumbersome interface quirks; lacks some info and control functions; weak manual.&bottomline493=A great naval wargame for novice and hardcore gamers alike.&gameissue493=July '99, p. 94&gameurl493=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub493=Jane's Combat Simulations&gamerating493=89&gamecategory493=Strategy&gamename494=Fleet Defender&gamehighs494=Great graphics and sound; multiple realism options make it as challenging (or as easy) as you like.&gamelows494=Much horsepower needed to keep it airborne; learning the controls can be time-consuming.&bottomline494=MicroProse has scored a direct hit with Fleet Defender. If you enjoy modern air-combat sims, this is definitely for you.&gameissue494=May/June '94, p. 60&gameurl494=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub494=MicroProse&gamerating494=88&gamecategory494=Simulation&gamename495=Flesh Feast&gamehighs495=It's got zombies in it!&gamelows495=Poor graphics; no gamepad support; gets tedious; not scary; crappy interface.&bottomline495=Once you get past the fact that there are zombies wandering around, this is just another boring "find the key" action game.&gameissue495=October '98, p. 210&gameurl495=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub495=SegaSoft&gamerating495=32&gamecategory495=Action&gamename496=Flight Commander 2&gamehighs496=A thoughtful, intelligent simulation, and one that really has no current competition.&gamelows496=May be too leisurely for many flight-sim fans; pedestrian graphics just barely pull the plow.&bottomline496=If the subject interests you, by all means give it a try. It's different, and it's designed very cleverly.&gameissue496=March '95, p. 90&gameurl496=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub496=Avalon Hill&gamerating496=82&gamecategory496=Simulation&gamename497=Flight Sim Toolkit&gamehighs497=A super program that really does let you create your very own worlds.&gamelows497=It's in dire need of better documentation and can prove frustrating at first because of it.&bottomline497=Despite its limitations, a clever and original program worth sticking with.&gameissue497=May/June '94, p. 80&gameurl497=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub497=Eidos Interactive&gamerating497=87&gamecategory497=Simulation&gamename498=Flight Simulator 2000&gamehighs498=Big, better-looking and more accurate; lots of training materials and options. &gamelows498=Obscene system requirements; crash bugs; rudimentary cockpit chatter.&bottomline498=Flight Sim 2000 hasn't fulfilled all of its almost endless potential.&gameissue498=March '00, p.106 &gameurl498=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub498=Microsoft&gamerating498=75&gamecategory498=Simulation&gamename499=Flight Unlimited&gamehighs499=Best graphics ever seen in a flight sim; excellent flight school puts an instructor right beside you.&gamelows499=You'll need at least a Pentium 90 before the game really starts to cook.&bottomline499=With its incredible graphics and great flight school, Flight Unlimited soars above the pack of flight simulations.&gameissue499=September '95, p. 101&gameurl499=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub499=Looking Glass Technologies&gamerating499=91&gamecategory499=Simulation&gamename500=Flight Unlimited II&gamehighs500=Incredible graphics; realistic flight models; wonderful recreation of air-traffic control.&gamelows500=Emphasis on realistic communications and procedures might bore some players; fairly small flying area; steep system requirements.&bottomline500=As close as you can get to flying a civilian plane without a pilot's license.&gameissue500=May '98, p. 102&gameurl500=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub500=Eidos Interactive&gamerating500=92&gamecategory500=Simulation&gamename501=Flight Unlimited III&gamehighs501=Highly accurate flight models; terrific weather effects; detailed scenery.&gamelows501=Limited to one small region; frame rates will suffer on anything less than a P400.&bottomline501=A top-notch civil aviation sim and an excellent continuation of the series.&gameissue501=December '99, p. 169&gameurl501=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub501=Electronic Arts&gamerating501=90&gamecategory501=Simulation&gamename502=Fly!&gamehighs502=Detailed, interactive cockpit; decent flight modeling; impressive navigation; airport info.&gamelows502=Requires top-of-the-line hardware; poor terrain detail and elevation modeling; no crashes.&bottomline502=Superb systems simulation and good flight model, but visuals will disappoint.&gameissue502=October '99, p. 160&gameurl502=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub502=Gathering of Developers&gamerating502=80&gamecategory502=Simulation&gamename503=Fly! 2K&gamehighs503=The best airplane cockpits on the market; excellent flight model; numerous bug fixes.&gamelows503=Unimpressive terrain graphics; no damage modeling; lock-ups and system crashes; no tutorials.&bottomline503=Although significatly improved, it's till not the complete sim that it could be.&gameissue503=August '00, p.107 &gameurl503=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub503=G.O.D Games&gamerating503=63&gamecategory503=Simulation&gamename504=Flying Corps&gamehighs504=Visually gorgeous and full game world. Detailed flight model; strong gameplay.&gamelows504=Useless Win95 mode; screwy keyboard layout and viewing options; joystick problems.&bottomline504=A flawed gem, but a gem nonetheless. A wonderful sim with an authentic feel.&gameissue504=May '97, p. 120&gameurl504=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub504=Empire&gamerating504=90&gamecategory504=Simulation&gamename505=Flying Heroes&gamehighs505=Nice graphics engine, lots of creativity in the types of vehicles availible.&gamelows505=Clunky controls; a little too much silliness; adds nothing new to its genre.&bottomline505=This isnothing spectacular; Flying Heroes is just another game that'll come and go.&gameissue505=September '00, p.114 &gameurl505=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub505=Take 2 Interactive&gamerating505=51&gamecategory505=Action&gamename506=Force 21&gamehighs506=Great interface and solid missions; fun multi-player mode.&gamelows506=Pathfinding can be dicey; finding opponents for multiplayer will be problematic unless more people start playing.&bottomline506=If you enjoy military strategy and tactics, Force 21 is sure to satisfy.&gameissue506=November '99, p. 144&gameurl506=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub506=Red Storm Entertainment&gamerating506=90&gamecategory506=Strategy&gamename507=Formula 1&gamehighs507=Pretty; 30fps with 3Dfx even on a P90; lots of tracks, teams, drivers.&gamelows507=Driving engine is terribly unrealistic; only supports four accelerator cards; no multi-player functions.&bottomline507=It's fun for a bit, but the lack of replayabilitiy will disappoint many die-hard fans.&gameissue507=September '97, p. 190&gameurl507=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub507=Psygnosis&gamerating507=60&gamecategory507=Racing&gamename508=Formula One 99&gamehighs508=Authentic look; solid force feeback; okay driving experience with a wheel.&gamelows508=Suicidal joystick response; lousy interfaces; no vehicle damage; erratic AI drivers.&bottomline508=The masters of this genre have little to fear from this spinout of the game.&gameissue508=May '00, p.92 &gameurl508=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub508=Psygnosis&gamerating508=40&gamecategory508=Racing&gamename509=Forsaken&gamehighs509=Awesome graphics and gameplay to match.&gamelows509=Cramped levels; some unfair enemy tactics; weapons don't carry over in levels.&bottomline509=This addictive and pretty blast-fest is sure to breathe new life into the tunnel-shooter genre.&gameissue509=August '98, p. 106&gameurl509=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub509=Acclaim Entertainment&gamerating509=89&gamecategory509=Action&gamename510=Fortress of Dr. Radiaki&gamehighs510=Good character graphics and a great sense of humor; plenty of action.&gamelows510=The level graphics and architecture leave a lot to be desired; no joystick support.&bottomline510=Fortress of Dr. Radiaki may not be the best shooter around, but it's definitely worth a look.&gameissue510=February '95, p. 85&gameurl510=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub510=Merit Studios&gamerating510=81&gamecategory510=Action&gamename511=Fox Sports Golf '99&gamehighs511=Options galore; tournaments are well done; strangely appealing graphics.&gamelows511=Fussy control methods; putting is too easy; some ball physics problems.&bottomline511=A few gameplay adjustments short of being a really good game.&gameissue511=September '98, p. 161&gameurl511=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub511=Fox Sports&gamerating511=68&gamecategory511=Sports&gamename512=Foxhunt&gamehighs512=Slapstick comedy and antics make the non-interactive sequences worth watching.&gamelows512=Bad video; long load times; little interaction.&bottomline512=If you're starved for low-brow entertainment, Foxhunt will do in a pinch, but if gameplay is your thing, you'll be disappointed.&gameissue512=May '96, p. 113&gameurl512=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub512=Capcom&gamerating512=57&gamecategory512=Adventure&gamename513=FPS: Baseball '94&gamehighs513=The career play, physics-based action, and unmatched graphics and sound set a new standard for baseball simulations.&gamelows513=Weak stats and a few annoying bugs keep it from earning an Editors' Choice Award.&bottomline513=If you love baseball and own a computer, you must have this game.&gameissue513=December '94, p. 101&gameurl513=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub513=Sierra&gamerating513=86&gamecategory513=Simulation&gamename514=FPS Baseball Pro 96&gamehighs514=Same as in 1994; Good graphics; rich career play; physics-based action.&gamelows514=Same as in 1994: Steep system requirements; big statistical and gameplay problems.&bottomline514=Could've been great if gameplay had gotten as much attention as graphics.&gameissue514=October '96, p. 155&gameurl514=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub514=Sierra Online&gamerating514=78&gamecategory514=Sports&gamename515=FPS: Baseball Pro '98&gamehighs515=Incredible depth; statistical accuracy; totally customizable; loads of play options.&gamelows515=Sterile, unexciting gameplay; primitive graphics; no sense of "being there."&bottomline515=Achieves what it sets out to do, but baseball has never looked less inviting.&gameissue515=September '97, p. 174&gameurl515=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub515=Sierra&gamerating515=60&gamecategory515=Sports&gamename516=FPS: Football Pro 96&gamehighs516=Gorgeous and realistic-looking SVGA grahpics; still the best football sim around.&gamelows516=Steep hardware requirements; few reasons to upgrade.&bottomline516=A minor upgrade, but still the champ of football sims.&gameissue516=March '96, p. 138&gameurl516=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub516=Sierra On-Line&gamerating516=86&gamecategory516=Sports&gamename517=FPS Football Pro '97&gamehighs517=The original design is there; you won't find a better way to make leagues and plays.&gamelows517=Dubious multi-player action; numerous bugs; Windows screen clutter, DOS hangovers.&bottomline517=You'd be better off with an earlier DOS version of the game.&gameissue517=April '97, p. 116&gameurl517=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub517=Sierra&gamerating517=65&gamecategory517=Sports&gamename518=FPS:Football Pro '98&gamehighs518=Improved interface; incredible depth as a simulation; fast sim mode.&gamelows518=Action play is horrendous; presentation is from a bygone era.&bottomline518=If you shun arcade action and want a deep and customizable simulation, this is a worthy purchase. Otherwise, forget it.&gameissue518=March '98, p. 112a&gameurl518=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub518=Sierra&gamerating518=74&gamecategory518=Sports&gamename519=FPS: Ski Racing&gamehighs519=Nice selection of ski equipment; good sound effects.&gamelows519=Difficult for beginners; bland graphics; not much event variety.&bottomline519=Even after you get past the steep learning curve, there's not enough excitement to keep you playing.&gameissue519=May '98, p. 128&gameurl519=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub519=Sierra&gamerating519=52&gamecategory519=Sports&gamename520=Fragile Allegiance&gamehighs520=Nice production; good ideas (taken from other games).&gamelows520=Familiar themes; boring gameplay; repetitiveness; too much screen hopping.&bottomline520=A competently programmed yawn with limited replay value.&gameissue520=July '97, p. 176&gameurl520=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub520=Interplay&gamerating520=60&gamecategory520=Strategy&gamename521=Frank Thomas Big Hurt Baseball&gamehighs521=Realistic pitching highlights excellent action play; and there are enough stats to keep purists interested.&gamelows521=Awkward keyboard controls.&bottomline521=One of the best action-oriented baseball games available for the PC.&gameissue521=September '96, p. 98&gameurl521=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub521=Acclaim Entertainment&gamerating521=89&gamecategory521=Sports&gamename522=Frankenstein&gamehighs522=Looks great; the sinister mood is well done.&gamelows522=Exploration is unnecessarily frustrating, game's solitary nature can get boring.&bottomline522=Folks who loved Myst might find it appealing, but if you demand more depth, you'd probably be better off reading Shelley's book.&gameissue522=February '96, p. 136&gameurl522=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub522=Interplay&gamerating522=75&gamecategory522=Adventure&gamename523=Freedom: First Resistance&gamehighs523=Interesting premise (not that anything was done with it, mind you.)&gamelows523=Dreary, unskippable dialogue; dreadful combat; horrible save system; item-loss bug.&bottomline523=We saw alot of good action/adventures in the year 2000. This wasn't one of them.&gameissue523=March '01, p. 82&gameurl523=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub523=Red Storm&gamerating523=40&gamecategory523=Adventure&gamename524=FreeSpace 2&gamehighs524=Good mission scripting and story; large-scale action and great graphics.&gamelows524=Nothing really worth moaning about.&bottomline524=Breathtaking action, atmosphere, story, and graphics come together to create a truly compelling combat experience.&gameissue524=January '00, p. 172&gameurl524=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub524=Interplay&gamerating524=93&gamecategory524=Action&gamename525=Frogger&gamehighs525=Nice graphics; bouncy soundtrack.&gamelows525=Control is terrible. You can't see enough of the levels to make head or tails of your surroundings.&bottomline525=A definite case against the whole retro-gaming craze.&gameissue525=April '98, p. 132&gameurl525=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub525=Hasbro Interactive&gamerating525=32&gamecategory525=Arcade&gamename526=Frogger 2: Swampy's Revenge&gamehighs526=Great level design; uses 3D to its fullest; damnably cute; cool multiplay.&gamelows526=Eventaully becomes repetitive; cutting down on its replayability.&bottomline526=An all time favorite takes a forward step in its second life as a 3D series.&gameissue526=January '01, p. 153&gameurl526=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub526=Hasbro Interactive&gamerating526=75&gamecategory526=Puzzle&gamename527=Front Lines&gamehighs527=Beautiful graphics; a friendly interface; and a challenging variety of mission scenarios.&gamelows527=Experienced wargamers will probably feel like they've seen it all before.&bottomline527=This is a well-designed product that should have wide appeal.&gameissue527=May '95, p. 111&gameurl527=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub527=Impressions Software&gamerating527=80&gamecategory527=Wargame&gamename528=FSP: Golf&gamehighs528=TrueSwing is intuitive and realistic; fun, tough courses; realistic ball movement.&gamelows528=TrueSwing is tough to learn; pointless player commentary.&bottomline528=The truly revolutionary swing style makes FPS: Golf intuitive and fun.&gameissue528=August '97, p. 114&gameurl528=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub528=Sierra&gamerating528=90&gamecategory528=Sports&gamename529=Full Strength Competition&gamehighs529=&gamelows529=&bottomline529=&gameissue529=June '00, p.112 &gameurl529=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub529=HeadGames&gamerating529=18&gamecategory529=Sports&gamename530=Full Throttle&gamehighs530=A head-long adventure that will take your breath away from the very start.&gamelows530=Veteran players will finish the game quickly; gameplay is rigidly linear; arcade sequences get old.&bottomline530=It may be a little short, but it's one wild ride while it lasts.&gameissue530=August '95, p. 80&gameurl530=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub530=LucasArts&gamerating530=90&gamecategory530=Adventure&gamename531=Full Tilt! 2 Pinball&gamehighs531=Great graphics and sound; many clever enhancements over the original game.&gamelows531=We wish it came with five or six tables, instead of three.&bottomline531=No pinball addict should miss Full Tilt 2!&gameissue531=March '97, p. 149&gameurl531=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub531=Maxis&gamerating531=84&gamecategory531=Arcade&gamename532=Full Tilt Pinball&gamehighs532=Good sound effects; slick graphics and nice table design.&gamelows532=Only three different tables; not enough graphic options for some.&bottomline532=As pinball simulations go, Full Tilt Pinball is hard to beat - but there are still better ones out there.&gameissue532=March '96, p. 108&gameurl532=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub532=Maxis&gamerating532=86&gamecategory532=Arcade&gamename533=Fury 3&gamehighs533=3D action fans will love the nonstop flyin' and shootin'; excellent terrain graphics.&gamelows533=High system requirements; gameplay gets old; where's the modem-play option?&bottomline533=This is a first-rate 3D game that proves Microsoft is serious about gaming.&gameissue533=December '95, p. 260&gameurl533=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub533=Microsoft&gamerating533=84&gamecategory533=Arcade&gamename534=Future Cop L.A.P.D.&gamehighs534=Great blasting action. Solid graphics and decent muli-player modes.&gamelows534=A handful of targeting problems; some of the acting is pretty cheesy.&bottomline534=If you're into action titles, and you're on a budget, Future Cop won't disappoint.&gameissue534=February '99, p. 197&gameurl534=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub534=Electronic Arts&gamerating534=76&gamecategory534=Action&gamename535=FX Fighter&gamehighs535=The best fighting game ever created for the PC. Period.&gamelows535=Sparse manual; a few extra features like instant replay or a full-install would have been nice.&bottomline535=A stunning and impressive piece of work that sets a new standard in PC fighting games.&gameissue535=September '95, p. 117&gameurl535=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub535=GTE Interactive Media&gamerating535=94&gamecategory535=Action&gamename536=FX Fighter Turbo&gamehighs536=It's more of the same for FX Fighter fans; the network play is a plus.&gamelows536=Inferior graphics; little innovation; and clumsy controls.&bottomline536=If you must have network play, you might as well go for this one, but there are plenty of other, better 3D fighters.&gameissue536=March '97, p. 105&gameurl536=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub536=GTE&gamerating536=47&gamecategory536=Arcade&gamename537=G-Nome&gamehighs537=Pretty graphics; the ability to eject and enter enemy 'bots and buildings adds variety.&gamelows537=Choppy animation; sluggish control; inadequate manual.&bottomline537=G-Nome had the goods to be a hit, but poor execution makes it a disappointment.&gameissue537=May '97, p. 117&gameurl537=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub537=7th Level&gamerating537=68&gamecategory537=Action&gamename538=G-Police&gamehighs538=Magnificent visual effects! Among the prettiest games available.&gamelows538=Limiting flight model; frustrating missions; no multi-player options.&bottomline538=All looks and no brains may be appealing, but consider yourself warned.&gameissue538=February '98, p. 160&gameurl538=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub538=Psygnosis&gamerating538=63&gamecategory538=Action&gamename539=Gabriel Knight 3&gamehighs539=Classic sytle object puzzles; interesting story; gorgeous scenery. &gamelows539=Awful dialogue scripting and voice acting; sterotyping.&bottomline539=The gameplay is quite excellent, but Tim Curry is so off putting that it almost makes this one a tough call.&gameissue539=March '00, p.90 &gameurl539=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub539=Sierra&gamerating539=80&gamecategory539=Adventure&gamename540=Gadget&gamehighs540=Fantastic visuals and a powerful soundtrack give Gadget atmosphere to spare.&gamelows540=Where's the game? A few good puzzles could have put this in game-of-the-year territory.&bottomline540=Cinema meets gaming; cinema wins with a TKO.&gameissue540=December '94, p. 159&gameurl540=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub540=Synergy&gamerating540=63&gamecategory540=Adventure&gamename541=Galactic Civilizations&gamehighs541=Great AI; computer players have distinctive personalities and respond to your playing style.&gamelows541=You'll need OS/2 to run this one; graphics could be better; it's just another resource management game.&bottomline541=If you're wondering if a good game can be done under OS/2, you ought to check out Galactic Civilizations.&gameissue541=May '95, p. 96&gameurl541=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub541=Stardock Systems, Inc.&gamerating541=78&gamecategory541=Strategy&gamename542=Galapagos&gamehighs542=Revolutionary AI; beautiful graphic design.&gamelows542=Very short. Serious gameplay drawbacks.&bottomline542=Galapagos is a revolutionary piece of software. Unfortunately, it's not a very good game.&gameissue542=February '98, p. 158&gameurl542=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub542=Anark&gamerating542=61&gamecategory542=Action&gamename543=Game Creation System&gamehighs543=A simple interface; plenty of tools; and a library of objects to get you started.&gamelows543=The basic engine you're building on doesn't stand a chance against the current crop of 3D games.&bottomline543=A reasonably priced construction kit that lets you show your friends how games should be made.&gameissue543=June '95, p. 93&gameurl543=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub543=Pie in the Sky Software&gamerating543=81&gamecategory543=Action&gamename544=Game, Net %26 Match&gamehighs544=Excellent online play; good shot control; Blue Byte's leaderboard.&gamelows544=No bells or whistles; some ugly graphics; you'll yearn for more intelligent AI.&bottomline544=There's fun to be had, but only those with multi-player in mind need apply.&gameissue544=September '98, p. 170&gameurl544=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub544=Blue Byte Software&gamerating544=65&gamecategory544=Sports&gamename545=Gangsters: Organized Crime&gamehighs545=Richly detailed and engrossing; open-ended gameplay means replay value.&gamelows545=Soupy interface; limited control when carefully laid plans are executed.&bottomline545=It's not The Godfather of computer games, but it's good fun.&gameissue545=April '99, p. 102&gameurl545=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub545=Eidos Interactive&gamerating545=82&gamecategory545=Strategy&gamename546=Gazillionaire&gamehighs546=It's addictive; you just can't stop yourself from visiting one more planet.&gamelows546=It would be nice if there were more planets to choose from.&bottomline546=The funky atmosphere is much of what makes this simple but fun game work.&gameissue546=April '95, p. 109&gameurl546=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub546=Spectrum HoloByte&gamerating546=84&gamecategory546=Strategy&gamename547=Gearheads&gamehighs547=It's a fun and catchy game built around a unique idea.&gamelows547=It can get old quickly, so it's best taken in small doses.&bottomline547=It's a simple little game that doesn't take itself too seriously.&gameissue547= June '96, p. 115&gameurl547=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub547=Philips Media, Inc.&gamerating547=75&gamecategory547=Arcade&gamename548=Gender Wars&gamehighs548=A fun squad-based combat game.&gamelows548=Degrading to both sexes, and some weird screen flicker takes away from the enjoyment.&bottomline548=This one should hold you over 'till Syndicate Wars arrives in town.&gameissue548=December '96, p. 281&gameurl548=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub548=GT Interactive&gamerating548=78&gamecategory548=Action&gamename549=Gene Wars&gamehighs549=Clean interface, sharp graphics, and moody sound effects.&gamelows549=Uninspired combat and resource management, lack of variety in missions and unit types.&bottomline549=With more variety and less repetition, Gene Wars could've been something special.&gameissue549=December '96, p. 285&gameurl549=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub549=Electronic Arts&gamerating549=61&gamecategory549=Strategy&gamename550=Genghis Khan II&gamehighs550=A detailed sim with sweep, drama, and depth.&gamelows550=Might be too complex for some.&bottomline550=One of the best Koei titles in some time. If you like historical sims, get this one!&gameissue550=May/June '94, p. 89&gameurl550=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub550=Koei Corp.&gamerating550=81&gamecategory550=Simulation&gamename551=Get Medieval&gamehighs551=Simple gameplay; an option to turn off the gore makes this nice for young kids.&gamelows551=It's Gauntlet with better graphics and wisecracks; but that's not enough to save it.&bottomline551=Okay for the kiddie set, but serious gamers will tire of the repetition.&gameissue551=October '98, p. 215&gameurl551=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub551=Monolith Productions&gamerating551=65&gamecategory551=Arcade&gamename552=Gex&gamehighs552=A few interesting additions to the genre, and you can turn off Gex's voice!&gamelows552=So-so graphics; not all that amusing&bottomline552=If Microsoft tells you something's funny, run for your life. I found more humor in Windows 95.&gameissue552=April '97, p. 141&gameurl552=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub552=Microsoft&gamerating552=58&gamecategory552=Arcade&gamename553=Giants: Citizen Kabuto&gamehighs553=Awesome graphics; hilarious script; good play variety; playing as Kabuto rules.&gamelows553=Infested with bugs; antiquated multiplayer code; some rushed levels.&bottomline553=There's lots of entertainment here, if you're the patient type.&gameissue553=March '01, p. 64&gameurl553=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub553=Interplay Productions&gamerating553=77&gamecategory553=Real Time Strategy&gamename554=Glider 4.0 for Windows&gamehighs554=Addictive, challenging gameplay makes it fun.&gamelows554=The simplicity and 2-D gameplay may discourage hard-core gamers from giving it a chance.&bottomline554=A fun, relatively non-violent game that will appeal to gamers of all ages.&gameissue554=December '94, p. 156&gameurl554=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub554=Casady %26 Greene&gamerating554=84&gamecategory554=Arcade&gamename555=Global Domination&gamehighs555=Who wouldn't want to kill world evildoers?&gamelows555=With only two drab views, bad documentation, and a frustrating interface, maybe it's best to let the evildoers have their way.&bottomline555=The quest for world domination has never been so uninteresting.&gameissue555=April '99, p. 97a&gameurl555=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub555=Psygnosis&gamerating555=30&gamecategory555=Strategy&gamename556=Glover&gamehighs556=Colorful graphics; unique (though odd) idea.&gamelows556=Sloppy control; playing with the keyboard is simply not an option; senseless concept; drunk camera system.&bottomline556=It definitely ain't "Glove at first sight." Leave this one on the shelf.&gameissue556=March '99, p. 142&gameurl556=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub556=Hasbro Interactive&gamerating556=39&gamecategory556=Action&gamename557=Goblins Quest 3&gamehighs557=Terrific gameplay, graphics, and sound.&gamelows557=A few of the puzzles might be a little too tough.&bottomline557=Part puzzle game, part graphic adventure, this is sure to please fans of either genre. A very good title!&gameissue557=May/June '94, p. 79&gameurl557=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub557=Sierra On-Line&gamerating557=89&gamecategory557=Puzzle&gamename558=Golden Gate&gamehighs558=Nicely done watercolor style graphics.&gamelows558=Really bad acting; tedious puzzles; complete lack of originality; one of the worst endings in gaming history.&bottomline558=If you've played Myst, you don't need to play it again in San Francisco.&gameissue558=May '97, p. 128&gameurl558=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub558=Panasonic Interactive Media&gamerating558=31&gamecategory558=Puzzle&gamename559=Golden Nugget&gamehighs559=Adam West! Pure West!&gamelows559=Pitifully slow, even on a fast computer; no instructions; bad controls; poor recreation of casino games.&bottomline559=Golden Nugget makes you appreciate shareware casino games.&gameissue559=May '97, p. 132&gameurl559=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub559=Virgin Interactive&gamerating559=18&gamecategory559=Simulation&gamename560=Golden Tee Golf&gamehighs560=Simple but effective swing method; good physics model; quality 'net play.&gamelows560=No replay or computer opponents; only three courses and two play modes.&bottomline560=Golf fans and gamers of all types will have a good time with this one.&gameissue560=November '98, p. 274&gameurl560=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub560=Interplay Productions&gamerating560=83&gamecategory560=Sports&gamename561=Gone Fishin'&gamehighs561=Captures the relaxing and thrilling feel of fishing. It's simple, addictive stuff.&gamelows561=The artwork could be better in spots, and the action may be too low key for some.&bottomline561=Try it. Even if you don't fish, you may be surprised how much fun this game is.&gameissue561=April '95, p. 93&gameurl561=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub561=Amtex&gamerating561=88&gamecategory561=Simulation&gamename562=Good to Firm&gamehighs562=Loaded with all the statistics and the information you need to go horse racing.&gamelows562=Primitive graphics and lack of sound effects severely handicaps the racing action.&bottomline562=A solid horse racing sim, but a visually weak presentation.&gameissue562=September '94, p. 80&gameurl562=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub562=Wizard Games of Scotland&gamerating562=75&gamecategory562=Simulation&gamename563=Grand Prix 3&gamehighs563=Exceptional AI; dynamic weather; exhaustive setup options; scalable skill levels.&gamelows563=No Internet multiplayer support; no engine audio from AI opponents; forgiving damage modeling.&bottomline563=Not the most advanced F1 sim on hte market, but the most immersive and enjoyable.&gameissue563=November '00, p. 143&gameurl563=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub563=Hasbro Interactive&gamerating563=84&gamecategory563=Racing&gamename564=Grand Prix II&gamehighs564=Amazing graphics, unmatched detail, and a great sense of speed.&gamelows564=Steep learning curve; multi-player options don't include network support.&bottomline564=At least until Sierra releases the next title from Papyrus, Grand Prix II is the best racing sim you can get.&gameissue564=October '96, p. 140&gameurl564=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub564=MicroProse&gamerating564=95&gamecategory564=Sports&gamename565=Grand Prix Legends&gamehighs565=Superb physics model. Strong driver AI.&gamelows565=No true difficulty settings. Coupled with the over-modeled physics, this means a very steep, steep learning curve.&bottomline565=For racing sim junkies only; if you just want to drive fast, look elsewhere.&gameissue565=January '99, p. 176&gameurl565=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub565=Sierra&gamerating565=70&gamecategory565=Simulation&gamename566=Grand Prix Manager&gamehighs566=An exhaustive and intriguing simulation of a big-league racing operation; user-friendly interface.&gamelows566=Not enough action for some gamers.&bottomline566=If the subject of big-time racing interests you, you'll love GPM.&gameissue566=April '96, p. 103&gameurl566=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub566=Spectrum HoloByte&gamerating566=86&gamecategory566=Sports&gamename567=Grand Slam&gamehighs567=Unique control meters for pitching and batting; good graphics and sound.&gamelows567=No network or Internet play; simplistic arcade feel; not as fun as other baseball games.&bottomline567=Grand Slam does not score a grand slam. You'd be better off with Triple Play '98.&gameissue567=September '97, p. 146&gameurl567=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub567=Virgin Interactive&gamerating567=72&gamecategory567=Sports&gamename568=Grand Theft Auto&gamehighs568=Killer music, non-stop action, and bucketloads of violent fun.&gamelows568=No save game feature; no 3Dfx support in Windows 95; missions can be rather difficult.&bottomline568=Grand Theft Auto is a fun, anti-social game with a few annoying faults.&gameissue568=May '98, p. 136&gameurl568=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub568=ASC Games&gamerating568=84&gamecategory568=Arcade&gamename569=Grand Theft Auto 2&gamehighs569=Crime pays; different car handling styles; big explosions; nostalgic arcade style.&gamelows569=Nothing new; lame save process; reliance on its one main gag for all the comedy.&bottomline569=The original promise needs more work before an extension to the franchise.&gameissue569=January '00, p. 198&gameurl569=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub569=Rockstar Games&gamerating569=62&gamecategory569=Action&gamename570=Grandest Fleet&gamehighs570=Plenty of depth; easy to learn but tough to master; good graphics.&gamelows570=Contrived scenarios require suspension of disbelief.&bottomline570=If you like The Lost Admiral, you'll probably love this near sequel, even though there are as many differences as similarities between the two.&gameissue570=July '94, p. 74&gameurl570=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub570=QQP&gamerating570=82&gamecategory570=Strategy&gamename571=Gravy Trader&gamehighs571=Coconut MonkeyÆs magnum opus is a whiz-bang rollercoaster ride of epic strategy mixed with real-time gravy combat. He who rules the gravy rules the world!&gamelows571=The control scheme only works for short, hairless monkeys with no hands. Gravy Trader was in development for 21 years...how long will it take to make a sequel?&bottomline571=We have seen the face of God and thereÆs gravy dribbling down His chin.&gameissue571=Smarch '10 Pg. 843&gameurl571=http://www.pcgamer.com/gt.html&gamepub571=Imagine Media&gamerating571=98&gamecategory571=Strategy&gamename572=Great Battles of Alexander&gamehighs572=Rich graphics; historical accuracy; a good manual; a real sense of spectacle.&gamelows572=Slow battle development due to animation; steep learning curve; somewhat messy interface.&bottomline572=If you're at all interested in this era of warfare, this is the only game in town.&gameissue572=September '97, p. 178&gameurl572=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub572=Interactive Magic&gamerating572=86&gamecategory572=Simulation&gamename573=Great Battles of Hannibal&gamehighs573=Nice graphics; a new and fascinating strategic layer of play.&gamelows573=Some scenes are still very slow to develop; Hannibal is a more specialized taste than Alexander.&bottomline573=Nicely captures the epic, ultimately tragic, curve of Hannibal's career.&gameissue573=February '98, p. 129&gameurl573=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub573=Interactive Magic&gamerating573=85&gamecategory573=Wargame&gamename574=Great Naval Battles II: Guadalcanal 1942 - 1943&gamehighs574=Sound; graphics; realism.&gamelows574=Steep learning curve.&bottomline574=A detailed, rich, and terrific-looking naval combat simulation. Good job, SSI!&gameissue574=July '94, p. 72&gameurl574=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub574=SSI&gamerating574=85&gamecategory574=Simulation&gamename575=Great Naval Battles IV&gamehighs575=Great graphics, sound; a fascinating range of historical might-have-beens.&gamelows575=It's still a very complicated sim, especially if you haven't played the previous installments.&bottomline575=If you're really into the subject, you'll have a great time changing history.&gameissue575=February '96, p. 159&gameurl575=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub575=SSI&gamerating575=79&gamecategory575=Simulation&gamename576=Great Naval Battles Vol. III&gamehighs576=Gripping intensity; great graphics/sound; exceptional complexity.&gamelows576=Definitely an advanced simulator; for newcomers, a steep learning curve.&bottomline576=The balance between epic sweep and war-movie detail is ideal. Simply the best WWII naval sim on the market.&gameissue576=June '95, p. 126&gameurl576=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub576=Strategic Simulations, Inc.&gamerating576=92&gamecategory576=Simulation&gamename577=Greg Norman Ultimate Challenge Golf&gamehighs577=Unique golfer profiles and great graphics.&gamelows577=Not enough features to make it competitive; looong load times.&bottomline577=An interesting new take on golf simulations, but one that needs something more to make it work.&gameissue577=March '96, p. 137&gameurl577=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub577=Grolier Electronic Publishing&gamerating577=78&gamecategory577=Sports&gamename578=Grid Runner&gamehighs578=Fast-paced action, good-looking graphics.&gamelows578=Network play would have been great, and the split-screen two-player mode wears on the eyes.&bottomline578=Grid Runner dares to be different, and succeeds, but where's the 'net-play?&gameissue578=March '97, p. 144&gameurl578=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub578=Virgin Interactive&gamerating578=77&gamecategory578=Arcade&gamename579=Grim Fandango&gamehighs579=Great story, soundtrack, voice actin, and graphics; good puzzles integration.&gamelows579=A few crash bugs; some puzzles are poorly designed.&bottomline579=A sure bet for the adventure crowd and anyone who appreciates a great story.&gameissue579=January '99, p. 186&gameurl579=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub579=LucasArts&gamerating579=91&gamecategory579=Adventure&gamename580=Gromada&gamehighs580=Easy to learn; modest system requirements; suitable for players of all ages.&gamelows580=Outdated game design; no story; horrible pathing AI; no music; no in-level saves. &bottomline580=Despite a few fun moments, Gramada's weaknesses are too many to forgive.&gameissue580=September '00, p.113 &gameurl580=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub580=Bethseda Softworks&gamerating580=39&gamecategory580=Arcade&gamename581=Ground Control&gamehighs581=Brillant 3D graphics and pyrotechnics, engaging tactical challenges; great multiplayer modes.&gamelows581=No mid-mission save; lack of speed settings; can't issue orders while game is paused; some dicey AI.&bottomline581=Any problems are brushed aside by the bent-for-hell mayhem and thrill of combat.&gameissue581=September '00, p.104&gameurl581=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub581=Sierra&gamerating581=85&gamecategory581=Strategy&gamename582=Gulf War&gamehighs582=Some entertaining mayhem; cool 3dfx boosted enemies and terrain.&gamelows582=Boring stretches; lousy AI; multiplayer won't hold your attention.&bottomline582=Goofy tank fun for the not-so-serious gamers in the family.&gameissue582=October '99, p. 128&gameurl582=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub582=3DO Company&gamerating582=68&gamecategory582=Action&gamename583=Gunman Chronicles&gamehighs583=Interesting modification of weapons; cool vehicles; HL scripting and AI.&gamelows583=Outdated graphics; poor audio; motley collection of story ideas; no multiplayer spark.&bottomline583=Better HL fixes can be downloaded for free.&gameissue583=February '01, p. 72&gameurl583=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub583=Sierra&gamerating583=52&gamecategory583=First Person Shooter&gamename584=H*E*D*Z&gamehighs584=Cool graphics and NASCAR theme; good ball physics.&gamelows584=Unchallenging tables; not enough table variety.&bottomline584=It's an original idea, but the lack of variety means this game won't last long on your hard drive.&gameissue584=March '99, p. 149&gameurl584=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub584=Hasbro Interactive&gamerating584=65&gamecategory584=Action&gamename585=H.U.R.L.&gamehighs585=The idea is there for a great, non-violent kids game with Doom-like qualities.&gamelows585=There isn't much challenge, satisfaction, or fun here.&bottomline585=It fills a void in the kids market, just not very well.&gameissue585=August '95, p. 110&gameurl585=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub585=Millennium Media&gamerating585=53&gamecategory585=Action&gamename586=Half-Life&gamehighs586=Superlative gameplay and outstanding content. Incredible atmoshere and suspense.&gamelows586=More variety among the friendly NPCs would have been nice.&bottomline586=This is The Big One, and it's even better than we could've hoped.&gameissue586=January '99, p. 166&gameurl586=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub586=Sierra&gamerating586=97&gamecategory586=Action&gamename587=Half-Life Opposing Force&gamehighs587=Solid level design; great squad combat; more Half-Life!&gamelows587=Minor inconsistencies with the original; a somewhat dull ending (but leaves the story wide open).&bottomline587=The best expansion pack ever, and a worthy sequel to Game of the Year.&gameissue587=February '00, p. 82&gameurl587=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub587=Sierra Studios&gamerating587=94&gamecategory587=Action&gamename588=Hammer of the Gods&gamehighs588=Vikings, this is your game.&gamelows588=If the whole Nordic thing turns you off, you probably won't get it.&bottomline588=A fresh and original concept, realized with energy and zest. The whole is decidedly better than its parts.&gameissue588=March '95, p. 104&gameurl588=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub588=New World Computing&gamerating588=83&gamecategory588=Strategy&gamename589=Hangism&gamehighs589=&gamelows589=&bottomline589=&gameissue589=May '00, p.105 &gameurl589=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub589=Wilco Publishing&gamerating589=57&gamecategory589=Simulation&gamename590=Hannibal&gamehighs590=Good strategic elements.&gamelows590=No real tactical component.&bottomline590=Beautifully detailed graphics, but it lacks the depth to make it great.&gameissue590=May/June '94, p. 88&gameurl590=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub590=MicroLeague&gamerating590=65&gamecategory590=Strategy&gamename591=Hardball 4&gamehighs591=Stunning SVGA graphics; more extensive statistics than previous HardBall games.&gamelows591=Unrealistic play on the field; disappointing sound effects.&bottomline591=If you're a HardBall fan, or more interested in fun than realism, this latest version will surely satisfy.&gameissue591=March '95, p. 113&gameurl591=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub591=Accolade&gamerating591=79&gamecategory591=Sports&gamename592=HardBall 5&gamehighs592=Excellent arcade play; improved league play and modem options make this the best HardBall yet.&gamelows592=Unrealistic replay statistics.&bottomline592=It's still weak on realism, but HardBall 5's the best action baseball game available.&gameissue592=January '96, p. 217&gameurl592=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub592=Accolade&gamerating592=86&gamecategory592=Sports&gamename593=HardBall 6&gamehighs593=Good arcade play over the Internet. Good customization options; decent AI.&gamelows593=Sub-par graphics and sound. Poor camera angles, missing stadiums, and skewed statistics.&bottomline593=If you've been looking for a dugout management game, check this out.&gameissue593=July '98, p. 135&gameurl593=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub593=Accolade&gamerating593=67&gamecategory593=Sports&gamename594=Hardline&gamehighs594=Video quality is good; the graphic sex scene is sure to tick off the busy-bodies in Washington.&gamelows594=Held together by the worst arcade sequences in recent memory.&bottomline594=Go watch a Troma movie instead.&gameissue594=May '97, p. 109&gameurl594=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub594=Virgin Interactive&gamerating594=24&gamecategory594=Action&gamename595=Harpoon 2&gamehighs595=Sleek interface; extraordinary realism; excellent scenarios; a massive database.&gamelows595=A tough game to learn and master; appeal is limited to those with an interest in modern naval warfare.&bottomline595=Simply the best modern warfare game ever. This is a classic made even better.&gameissue595=September '94, p. 70&gameurl595=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub595=Three-Sixty Pacific&gamerating595=93&gamecategory595=Simulation&gamename596=Harry and the Haunted House&gamehighs596=The well-written story stars four funny friends and a gang of deliciously ghastly ghouls.&gamelows596=The story's message is a bit confusing.&bottomline596=Harry and the Haunted House entertains children with an excellent story and surprising electronic embellishments.&gameissue596=December '94, p. 149&gameurl596=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub596=Living Books&gamerating596=95&gamecategory596=Adventure&gamename597=Harvester&gamehighs597=A serviceable adventure with an unflinching approash; delivers the gory goods as promised.&gamelows597=Outdated interface; unrelenting unpleasantness bound to offend some.&bottomline597=Definitely not for the squeamish.&gameissue597=December '96, p. 276&gameurl597=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub597=Merit Studios&gamerating597=82&gamecategory597=Roleplaying&gamename598=Haunted Casino&gamehighs598=Doesn't take much hard-drive space.&gamelows598=Casino games are ugly and poorly designed; adventure game element doesn't work.&bottomline598=Haunted Casino attempts to combine two wildly different game genres and succeeds in making both look bad.&gameissue598=October '97, p. 231&gameurl598=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub598=Micro Star&gamerating598=15&gamecategory598=Simulation&gamename599=Havoc&gamehighs599=Plentiful multi-player options.&gamelows599=Solo action is pretty humdrum, thanks to uninspired enemies.&bottomline599=Havoc can be fun over a network, but the one-player action just doesn't cut it.&gameissue599=July '96, p. 109&gameurl599=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub599=Reality Bytes&gamerating599=52&gamecategory599=Action&gamename600=HeadRush&gamehighs600=Fun, engaging trivia delivered with flare; lots of teenage humor.&gamelows600=Some borderline questions; animations aren't up to usual Jack quality.&bottomline600=Despite the fart and sex jokes, this is a great trivia game for teenagers.&gameissue600=December '98, p. 217&gameurl600=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub600=Sierra&gamerating600=82&gamecategory600=Trivia&gamename601=Heart of Darkness&gamehighs601=Good animation, audio; neat level design; back-to-basics gameplay.&gamelows601=The motion gets choppy; the game is mind-numbingly difficult.&bottomline601=This is a long-overdue action game. If you're a fan of classic side-scrolling adventure, Heart of Darkness is freaking hardcore.&gameissue601=November '98, p. 224&gameurl601=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub601=Interplay Productions&gamerating601=78&gamecategory601=Adventure&gamename602=Heavy Gear&gamehighs602=Custom features; good replay value and online support; interesting world.&gamelows602=The bugs and uneven coding aren't critical, but they are a nuisance. Some weak graphics.&bottomline602=Niggling bugs hurt good gameplay, but overall, this is a strong mech game.&gameissue602=March '98, p. 120&gameurl602=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub602=Activision&gamerating602=82&gamecategory602=Action&gamename603=Heavy Gear II&gamehighs603=Great blend of squad management and action; wonderful effects; variety of Gears; superb AI.&gamelows603=A few graphics hitches; tricky customization screen.&bottomline603=Heavy Gear II takes the robotic combat genre into new territory.&gameissue603=September '99, p. 118&gameurl603=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub603=Activision&gamerating603=92&gamecategory603=Action&gamename604=Heavy Metal F.A.K.K.2&gamehighs604=Great graphics; genuine fun; what an action game should be. &gamelows604=Ends too soon; you have to fight mosquitoes. Didn't Daikatana teach us anything?&bottomline604=This one goes right back to the roots of hardcore action gaming.&gameissue604=November '00, p. 118&gameurl604=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub604=Gathering Of Developers&gamerating604=90&gamecategory604=Adventure&gamename605=Helicops&gamehighs605=Nice arcade-like feel; solid (if antiseptic) graphics; interesting Japanese touches.&gamelows605=No real flight model to speak of; little replay value.&bottomline605=The lite beer of 3D shooters.&gameissue605=July '97, p. 201&gameurl605=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub605=7th Level&gamerating605=69&gamecategory605=Action&gamename606=Hell&gamehighs606=Great story, puzzles, graphics, and believable voice-acting.&gamelows606=The nudity, violence and strong language may be a bit too much for some folks.&bottomline606=Hell draws the latest line in the sand for other designers to cross.&gameissue606=March '95, p. 82&gameurl606=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub606=Take 2 Interactive&gamerating606=92&gamecategory606=Adventure&gamename607=Hellbender&gamehighs607=Nice accelerated graphics and, if you enjoyed Terminal Velocity, here's more of the same.&gamelows607=TV has been through enough incarnations. Big chunky graphics and nasty subterranean play equal frustration.&bottomline607=We've seen this before, and it really is time to move on...&gameissue607=December '96, p. 268&gameurl607=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub607=Microsoft Corporation&gamerating607=66&gamecategory607=Action&gamename608=Hello Kitty's Big Fun Piano&gamehighs608=A beautifully executed program with smooth graphics and clever options.&gamelows608=Limited scope might not hold a child's interest for long periods at a time.&bottomline608=Does one thing very well rather than spreading itself thinly across several activities.&gameissue608=December '94, p. 144&gameurl608=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub608=Big Top Productions&gamerating608=87&gamecategory608=Arcade&gamename609=Heretic&gamehighs609=Slick graphics; new enemies; and the chance to change your friends into chickens.&gamelows609=Heretic's mystic setting just doesn't equal Doom in bone-crushing atmosphere.&bottomline609=The same kick-in-the-teeth violence buffet as Doom, but with great new trimmings.&gameissue609=April '95, p. 103&gameurl609=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub609=id Software&gamerating609=88&gamecategory609=Action&gamename610=Heretic II&gamehighs610=New and interesting gameplay elements; funky magical visual effects.&gamelows610=Some annoying load times; Corvus gets stuck sometimes; and their arr lot's of typoes.&bottomline610=A great-looking action romp through the familiar world of Heretic.&gameissue610=February '99, p. 190&gameurl610=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub610=Activision&gamerating610=89&gamecategory610=Action&gamename611=Heroes of Might and Magic III&gamehighs611=Classic, satisfying strategy; improved graphics; replayability.&gamelows611=Gameply is not a huge leap beyond Heroes II; not a lot of depth.&bottomline611=Fans of this series will find new units, somewhat deeper strategy, and lots of pretty maps to sink their teeth into.&gameissue611=June '99, p. 132&gameurl611=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub611=3DO Company&gamerating611=86&gamecategory611=Strategy&gamename612=Heroes of Might %26 Magic&gamehighs612=Remarkably strong, simple strategy gaming. You won't stop playing!&gamelows612=It ain't flashy -- but that doesn't hurt the gameplay any.&bottomline612=One of the most enjoyable games of the year. This one will have a long life on your hard drive.&gameissue612=November '95, p. 153&gameurl612=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub612=New World Computing&gamerating612=88&gamecategory612=Strategy&gamename613=Heroes of Might %26 Magic II&gamehighs613=A very well-designed strategy game. Anything this hard to stop playing has to be good.&gamelows613=The wait-your-turn, multi-player option for network and modem play can be tedious without any type of time limit imposed.&bottomline613=If you enjoy strategy games, you simply must have this one.&gameissue613=February '97, p. 138&gameurl613=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub613=New World Computing&gamerating613=91&gamecategory613=Strategy&gamename614=Hexen: Beyond Heretic&gamehighs614=Beautifully executed, with a wide variety of weapons and non-stop action. Many novel twists.&gamelows614=Gameplay is limited to the same mindless slaughter found in previous shooters. Not many secrets or puzzles.&bottomline614=A solid action game with terrific fantasy trappings, but ultimately familiar gameplay.&gameissue614=February '96, p. 143&gameurl614=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub614=id Software/GT Interactive&gamerating614=85&gamecategory614=Action&gamename615=Hexen II&gamehighs615=Stunning level graphics, textures, monsters, and special effects.&gamelows615=Spotty level design. Too much running around. Some questionable puzzles. No automap. Long load times.&bottomline615=A visual treat with plenty of action and killing, but some frustrating gameplay elements.&gameissue615=December '97, p. 190&gameurl615=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub615=Activision&gamerating615=86&gamecategory615=Action&gamename616=Hexplore&gamehighs616=New voxel technology is interesting. Lots of gameplay, monsters, items, secrets, puzzles.&gamelows616=Poor graphics; interface is frustrating; story line is nothing special.&bottomline616=Hexplore does try something new, but comes up short in too many ways.&gameissue616=November '98, p. 226&gameurl616=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub616=Infogrames Entertainment&gamerating616=47&gamecategory616=Roleplaying&gamename617=Hexx: Heresy of the Wizard&gamehighs617=Nice atmosphere, fast action, and a cleaner interface than in most RPGs.&gamelows617=There may be too many puzzles and not enough variety to keep your interest alive.&bottomline617=A well-designed, straight-forward game, well worth considering if you crave a similar form of roleplaying.&gameissue617=July '94, p. 84&gameurl617=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub617=Psygnosis&gamerating617=79&gamecategory617=Roleplaying&gamename618=Hi-Octane&gamehighs618=Real sense of speed; great graphics; and plenty of gunplay.&gamelows618=The game just ends, and much too quickly.&bottomline618=A very good game--but it could have been a great one.&gameissue618=September '95, p. 87&gameurl618=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub618=Electronic Arts&gamerating618=82&gamecategory618=Action&gamename619=Hidden %26 Dangerous&gamehighs619=Great atmosphere, memorable missions, and a variety of firearms.&gamelows619=Dirt-stupid AI, atrocious controls, and glitch-o-rama collision.&bottomline619=A potentially solid game design desperately in need of a good patch-up job. TalonSoft, are you listening?&gameissue619=November '99, p. 180&gameurl619=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub619=Talonsoft&gamerating619=55&gamecategory619=Action&gamename620=High Heat Baseball&gamehighs620=Top-notch arcade play; the best baseball game AI; pretty stadiums; solid animations.&gamelows620=Hideous batter graphics; some bugs; lack of some options will disappoint stat freaks.&bottomline620=Even though it's a "no frills" game, the action alone will satisfy most gamers.&gameissue620=July '98, p. 122&gameurl620=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub620=3DO Company&gamerating620=86&gamecategory620=Sports&gamename621=High Heat Baseball 2000&gamehighs621=Brilliant pitcher-batter interface; the prettiest stadiums around; tremendous depth.&gamelows621=Many small but frustrating bugs; some speed issues need tweaking.&bottomline621=If you're into baseball games, you need to add this one to your collection.&gameissue621=July '99, p. 101&gameurl621=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub621=3DO Company&gamerating621=88&gamecategory621=Sports&gamename622=High Seas Trader&gamehighs622=A good, solid trading sim with enough variables to keep gameplay fresh.&gamelows622=There's just not much to do besides trading; too many still screens.&bottomline622=Plenty of fun if you're a big fan of economic sims, but not enough variety for most gamers.&gameissue622=June '95, p. 100&gameurl622=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub622=Impressions&gamerating622=68&gamecategory622=Simulation&gamename623=Hind&gamehighs623=A solid flight model with crisp graphics and a slew of gameplay options.&gamelows623=Dodgy joystick calibration and support. Explosions still chunky.&bottomline623=Just about everything a flight hack could want in a sim is here. Buy it.&gameissue623=December '96, p. 272&gameurl623=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub623=Interactive Magic&gamerating623=90&gamecategory623=Simulation&gamename624=History of the World&gamehighs624=Fans of the original will enjoy the multi-player options.&gamelows624=Solo play is predictable and routine, and the game quickly becomes boring.&bottomline624=Thisis for fans of the boardgame only.&gameissue624=September '97, p. 192&gameurl624=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub624=Avalon Hill&gamerating624=55&gamecategory624=Strategy&gamename625=Hitman: Codename 47&gamehighs625=Early missions are very open-ended; great graphics and physics; awesome premise.&gamelows625=Very difficult; most missions can be completed only through lengthy trial and error. &bottomline625=A fun game that gets fatally sidetracked. It coulda been a contender.&gameissue625=March '01, p. 96&gameurl625=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub625=Eidos Interactive&gamerating625=75&gamecategory625=Action&gamename626=Hive (The)&gamehighs626=Gorgeous visuals and lots of button-pushing action.&gamelows626=Thin gameplay, rail-shooter design restricts interaction.&bottomline626=Pretty to look at, occasionally fun, but ultimately repetitive.&gameissue626=May '96, p. 133&gameurl626=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub626=Trimark Interactive&gamerating626=66&gamecategory626=Action&gamename627=Hodj 'n' Podj&gamehighs627=A truly "G-rated" game that's fun for the entire family.&gamelows627=Veteran PC gamers have seen it all before and may not care to see it again.&bottomline627=Within its modest parameters, this is a solid and successful game design.&gameissue627=October '95, p. 132&gameurl627=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub627=Virgin Interactive Entertainment&gamerating627=80&gamecategory627=Puzzle&gamename628=Homeworld&gamehighs628=Slick, innovative design; unlimited cinematic views; strong multiplayer support.&gamelows628=Solo play time can be very short.&bottomline628=Engrossing real-time strategy matched to a vital and visually intense story make this a gaming experience like non other.&gameissue628=December '99, p. 122&gameurl628=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub628=Sierra&gamerating628=93&gamecategory628=Strategy&gamename629=Homeworld: Cataclysm&gamehighs629=Stellar visuals and camera control; slick interface; cool ship designs; atmosphere. &gamelows629=Steep learning curve, though not as steep as the original's.&bottomline629=A worthy follow-up to our Game of the Year for 1999.&gameissue629=November '00, p. 130&gameurl629=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub629=Sierra&gamerating629=91&gamecategory629=Real Time Strategy&gamename630=Hooves of Thunder&gamehighs630=Exhaustive simulation of a horse racing operation.&gamelows630=Not enough action for some gamers; better sound effects would help the track ambiance.&bottomline630=If the subject of world-class horse racing interests you, you'll love this game.&gameissue630=April '96, p. 129&gameurl630=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub630=MicroLeague&gamerating630=82&gamecategory630=Simulation&gamename631=Horde (The)&gamehighs631=Good acting in the video clips; a great soundtrack; and fast-paced gameplay.&gamelows631=The interface is somewhat clunky, and gameplay can get a little repetitive.&bottomline631=This is a solid mix of strategy and fun that anyone can start enjoying as soon as they pop it in their CD-ROM drive.&gameissue631=May/June '94, p. 84&gameurl631=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub631=Crystal Dynamics&gamerating631=80&gamecategory631=Strategy&gamename632=Horse %26 Musket&gamehighs632=A rare combination of historical authenticity and toy-soldier fin, H%26M illuminates an almost forgotten era of warfare.&gamelows632=The graphics are utilitarian at best.&bottomline632=A small but interesting niche in wargaming is well-filled.&gameissue632=June '00, p.103 &gameurl632=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub632=Shrapnel Games&gamerating632=86&gamecategory632=Strategy&gamename633=House of the Dead&gamehighs633=Awesome gameplay, dozens of gameplay branches, and solid Direct3D support.&gamelows633=Arcade fans will miss the sweat-inducing Sega Stunner light-gun.&bottomline633=House of the Dead is a horror buff's dream come true and is a blast to play.&gameissue633=December '98, p. 218&gameurl633=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub633=SegaSoft&gamerating633=88&gamecategory633=Arcade&gamename634=Hoyle Poker&gamehighs634=Many variations of poker, some you might not be familiear with; free access to SIGS.&gamelows634=The "attitude" gets tiresome real fast.&bottomline634=Sierra's put its experience to good use, with an attractive, easy-to-use, and fun poker simulation.&gameissue634=August '97, p. 125&gameurl634=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub634=Sierra&gamerating634=80&gamecategory634=Strategy&gamename635=Hunter Hunted&gamehighs635=It looks good, sounds great, and is easy to pick up and play.&gamelows635=Addictive while it lasts, but it won't last for long. The two-player mode isn't so compelling.&bottomline635=Impressive example of 2D action gaming, showing what the PC can do in this genre.&gameissue635=February '97, p. 155&gameurl635=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub635=Sierra&gamerating635=78&gamecategory635=Action&gamename636=Huygen's Disclosure&gamehighs636=Well designed interface; some challenging puzzles.&gamelows636=Some of the puzzles are of the abstract, 7th Guest variety. Bad voice acting, graphics and dialog.&bottomline636=A decent graphic adventure with a handful of significant flaws.&gameissue636=April '97, p. 153&gameurl636=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub636=Microforum&gamerating636=68&gamecategory636=Adventure&gamename637=Hyper 3-D Pinball&gamehighs637=Photo-realistic graphics; fantastic sound; plenty of great tables.&gamelows637=Steep system requirements; 3D perspective takes getting used to.&bottomline637=If you're a pinball fan with a fast computer, this one's a keeper.&gameissue637=April '96, p. 138&gameurl637=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub637=Virgin Interactive&gamerating637=90&gamecategory637=Arcade&gamename638=HyperBlade&gamehighs638=Fast action, smooth graphics, and built-in 3D accelerator support.&gamelows638=Odd controls, erratic artificial intelligence, and disorienting environments.&bottomline638=If you're willing to accept a few minor flaws, HyperBlade can make you a superstar in the sport of the future.&gameissue638=February '97, p. 120&gameurl638=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub638=Activision&gamerating638=78&gamecategory638=Action&gamename639=I Have No Mouth and I Must Scream&gamehighs639=Narrative elements that go deeper than any previous adventure game.&gamelows639=Extremely grim subject matter means the game isn't exactly fun.&bottomline639=An intriguing adult game that definitely won't be everyone's cup of entertainment.&gameissue639=January '96, p. 218&gameurl639=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub639=CyberDreams&gamerating639=87&gamecategory639=Adventure&gamename640=Icarus: Sanctuary of the Gods&gamehighs640=Turn-based combat is a breath of fresh air; characters look nice; easy interface.&gamelows640=Some combat encoutners are too long; no spoken dialog; minimal sound effects; bad soundtrack.&bottomline640=It won't win awards for originality, but it's fun if you're into turn-based gaming.&gameissue640=September '98, p. 133&gameurl640=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub640=JC Research, Inc.&gamerating640=79&gamecategory640=Roleplaying&gamename641=Icebreaker&gamehighs641=Lots of levels; good difficulty range; mildly fun.&gamelows641=Below average control and movement; becomes boring; no motivation to keep playing.&bottomline641=This is not the worst puzzle game out there, but it's certainly not the best, either.&gameissue641=August '96, p. 127&gameurl641=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub641=Twentieth Century Fox/Magnet Studios&gamerating641=55&gamecategory641=Puzzle&gamename642=Icewind Dale&gamehighs642=Beautiful; huge area to explore; updated Infinity Engine is smooth as silk.&gamelows642=It's just Baldur's Gate with more dungeons; the multiplayer doesn't add anything new.&bottomline642=A great game for those who loved the hack-and-slash parts of Baldur's Gate.&gameissue642=October '00, p. 110&gameurl642=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub642=Interplay Productions&gamerating642=85&gamecategory642=Roleplaying&gamename643=iF-16&gamehighs643=Good flight modeling and gameplay.&gamelows643=Poor frame-rates and medicore graphics. No Internet play.&bottomline643=An interesting, mostly realistic sim that doesn't quite measure up to the current state of the art.&gameissue643=March '98, p. 129&gameurl643=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub643=Interactive Magic&gamerating643=70&gamecategory643=Simulation&gamename644=iF-22&gamehighs644=First detailed simulation of F-22 Raptor; dynamic campaign engine.&gamelows644=Graphics aren't that great; huge hard-drive and hardware requirements; some significant design flaws.&bottomline644=The ideas behind it are sound; but lackluster execution keeps it from taking off.&gameissue644=October '97, p. 206&gameurl644=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub644=Interactive Magic&gamerating644=65&gamecategory644=Simulation&gamename645=iF/A-18E Carrier Strike Fighter&gamehighs645=Great flight model, good avionics; very strong campaign generator; mission options.&gamelows645=Very buggy. Terrain graphics are mediocre. Crashes are common. AI could be better.&bottomline645=The major crash bugs need to be fixed; then iF/A-18 may be a good sim.&gameissue645=December '98, p. 206&gameurl645=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub645=Interactive Magic&gamerating645=58&gamecategory645=Simulation&gamename646=IHRA Motorsports&gamehighs646=Huge collection of tweakable vehicles; exhaustive garage menu.&gamelows646=Unpatched release is riddled with bugs; moronic AI; unrealistic traction physics.&bottomline646=A rushed-to-market drag-racing sim that blows a tire on its unfinished code.&gameissue646=March '01, p. 76&gameurl646=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub646=Bethesda Softworks&gamerating646=51&gamecategory646=Racing&gamename647=iM1A2 Abrams&gamehighs647=An exciting and challenging game, with solid graphics, excellent sound, and plenty of battlefield action.&gamelows647=Graphic presentation has some rough edges.&bottomline647=An exceptional, heavyweight sim, and a worthy successor to its forebearer.&gameissue647=June '97, p. 100&gameurl647=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub647=Interactive Magic&gamerating647=89&gamecategory647=Simulation&gamename648=Imperialism&gamehighs648=Original, engrossing, and fun; for connoisseurs of raw strategy.&gamelows648=Artificial victory conditions; clumsy ocean maps; non-historical geography; no edit options.&bottomline648=Fresh, well-balanced gaming that serious strategy gamers shouldn't miss.&gameissue648=November '97, p. 297&gameurl648=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub648=SSI&gamerating648=87&gamecategory648=Strategy&gamename649=Imperialism II&gamehighs649=Refines a sharp and meaty game system. Endless hours of play.&gamelows649=Feels too similar to the original. The increased need for food can be tedious to manage.&bottomline649=A well-balanced, famliar-feeling conquest and resource management game.&gameissue649=June '99, p. 151&gameurl649=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub649=SSI&gamerating649=78&gamecategory649=Strategy&gamename650=Imperium Galactica&gamehighs650=It's an elegant, challenging, addictive take on the classic space-strategy themes.&gamelows650=The interface is burdensome, and the manual is almost as confusing as it is helpful.&bottomline650=A surprising and delightful product for fans of conquer-the-galaxy gaming.&gameissue650=July '97, p. 186&gameurl650=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub650=GT Interactive&gamerating650=87&gamecategory650=Strategy&gamename651=Imperium Galactica II&gamehighs651=Good strategic AI; handy command interface; strong game balance.&gamelows651=Simulated combat in multiplayer mode; inconsistant sound; limited variety.&bottomline651=A strong space strategy game in single player mode, but has poor multiplayer combat.&gameissue651=July '00, p.91 &gameurl651=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub651=GT Interactive&gamerating651=73&gamecategory651=Strategy&gamename652=In Pursuit of Greed&gamehighs652=A semi-interesting twist on the action game idea; fair head-to-head play.&gamelows652=Pre-Doom graphics; not really challenging.&bottomline652=Why bother? There are so many better games in this genre, this one is hardly worth a look.&gameissue652=August '96, p. 95&gameurl652=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub652=Softdisk Publishing&gamerating652=59&gamecategory652=Action&gamename653=In the First Degree&gamehighs653=A great idea; quality video segments; good acting and story line.&gamelows653=It would be more fun if there were other cases; slow access times; excessive sit-and-watch segments.&bottomline653=A quality game. If you don't mind lots of video clips and some repetition, you'll like it.&gameissue653=December '95, p. 255&gameurl653=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub653=Broderbund&gamerating653=82&gamecategory653=Adventure&gamename654=Inca II&gamehighs654=Great diversity of gameplay; and at $34.95, it's a real value.&gamelows654=Some of the gameplay is too simple, and the acting is pretty cheesy (not necessarily a bad thing!).&bottomline654=It's a weird mix, but Inca II is ultimately a winner. It's fun to play, easy on the wallet, and often stunning to look at.&gameissue654=July '94, p. 60&gameurl654=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub654=Sierra On-Line&gamerating654=81&gamecategory654=Adventure&gamename655=Incoming&gamehighs655=These are some of the best visual effects ever seen in a game.&gamelows655=The action gets repetitive fast in spite of the various vehicles; the top-down strategy game is an afterthought.&bottomline655=It's initially fun, but players looking for more substance will quickly tire of it.&gameissue655=September '98, p. 169&gameurl655=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub655=Rage Software&gamerating655=75&gamecategory655=Action&gamename656=Incredible Machine 2&gamehighs656=Dozens of clever puzzles; a do-it-yourself mode and near open-ended game play.&gamelows656=None, really, unless you consider a somewhat sensitive cursor and a bit of hunger for base memory to be fatal flaws.&bottomline656=How often can you say you really got what you paid for?&gameissue656=January '95, p. 123&gameurl656=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub656=Sierra&gamerating656=90&gamecategory656=Puzzle&gamename657=Incubation&gamehighs657=Good multi-player support; challenging gameplay; good use of the 3D graphics.&gamelows657=Infrequent cut-scenes are pretty cheesy; multi-player games could use more variety.&bottomline657=A refreshing, addictive strategy game with charm -- on the surface and underneath.&gameissue657=January '98, p. 281&gameurl657=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub657=Blue Byte Software&gamerating657=89&gamecategory657=Strategy&gamename658=Independence Day&gamehighs658=Looks great, and runs well on minimum ( though high) spec machine.&gamelows658=Insanely difficult, repetitive, uncontrollable with analog joystick.&bottomline658=Gamepad slingin' console freaks will love it, but true PC gamers will probably (and rightly) expect more.&gameissue658=July '97, p. 181&gameurl658=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub658=Fox Interactive&gamerating658=70&gamecategory658=Arcade&gamename659=Independence War&gamehighs659=Great graphics, excellent flight model, terrific missions, and nice story line.&gamelows659=No keyboard remapping. Curious method of playing opening cinematic.&bottomline659=If you're looking for a good, challenging space epic, I-War will float your boat.&gameissue659=November '98, p. 214&gameurl659=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub659=Infogrames Entertainment&gamerating659=90&gamecategory659=Action&gamename660=Indiana Jones and His Desktop Adventures&gamehighs660=Simple to play; low hardware requirements; and the price is right.&gamelows660=Repetitive structure means limited play life; poor graphics.&bottomline660=Desktop Adventures isn't spectacular, but it doesn't pretend to be. As time-killers go, it's a refreshing change from Solitaire.&gameissue660=September '96, p. 117&gameurl660=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub660=LucasArts&gamerating660=72&gamecategory660=Adventure&gamename661=Indiana Jones and the Infernal Machine&gamehighs661=Killer terrain and object graphics; challenging puzzles; a strong plot.&gamelows661=Uninspiring combat and decidedly derivative gameplay; achingly long load times.&bottomline661=Lara Croft gets paid back in her own coin for stealing Indy's thunder.&gameissue661=February '00, p. 114&gameurl661=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub661=LucasArts&gamerating661=76&gamecategory661=Adventure&gamename662=Industry Giant&gamehighs662=It's fun watching this world of yours grow as you nurture it.&gamelows662=Not very original. Keeping tabs on your transportation network becomes a chore.&bottomline662=It's an interesting idea, but it ends up to basic and sterile to remain compelling.&gameissue662=November '98, p. 271&gameurl662=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub662=Interactive Magic&gamerating662=58&gamecategory662=Strategy&gamename663=IndyCar Racing II&gamehighs663=Stunning graphics and sound; very detailed car physics. The replay mode is really excellent.&gamelows663=You'll still need a fast Pentium to enjoy the SVGA graphics mode.&bottomline663=Racing simulations don't get any better than this.&gameissue663=February '96, p. 127&gameurl663=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub663=Papyrus&gamerating663=95&gamecategory663=Simulation&gamename664=Inferno: The Odyssey Continues&gamehighs664=Impressive graphics and outstanding music.&gamelows664=Complex keyboard commands almost make a programmable controller a necessity.&bottomline664=If you're itching for something new, Inferno's worth the trouble.&gameissue664=May '95, p. 113&gameurl664=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub664=Ocean of America, Inc.&gamerating664=76&gamecategory664=Simulation&gamename665=Inherit the Earth&gamehighs665=Beautiful VGA graphics; good voice acting; and an exciting new game world.&gamelows665=Slow-paced, with tedious gameplay, and puzzles that just never seem to entertain.&bottomline665=It has everything going for it, except the thing that matters the most--enjoyable game play.&gameissue665=August '94, p. 54&gameurl665=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub665=New World Computing&gamerating665=63&gamecategory665=Adventure&gamename666=Innova Disc Golf&gamehighs666=&gamelows666=&bottomline666=&gameissue666=August '00, p.108 &gameurl666=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub666=Wizardworks&gamerating666=19&gamecategory666=Sports&gamename667=International Soccer 2000&gamehighs667=Realistic gameplay; eyepopping animations; rock-bottom price.&gamelows667=No stats; fictional teams; intermittent control issues.&bottomline667=Microsoft will have EA Sports sweating with this fine "budget" soccer debut. With a little work, this could be a real contender.&gameissue667=May '00, p.88 &gameurl667=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub667=Microsoft&gamerating667=80&gamecategory667=Sports&gamename668=International Tennis Open&gamehighs668=Excellent animation and digitized speech, plus a good selection of difficulty options.&gamelows668=Doesn't save player statistics; no option for doubles play.&bottomline668=Terrific graphics and sound wrapped around a top-notch tennis sim make this game an ace.&gameissue668=December '94, p. 126&gameurl668=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub668=Philips Interactive Media&gamerating668=83&gamecategory668=Sports&gamename669=Interplay's 10 Year Anthology: Classic Collection&gamehighs669=A great collection for nostalgia fans with some surprisingly playable old titles.&gamelows669=If you already have the two newer titles, the rest might not be worth the asking price.&bottomline669=A solid collection, and one of special value to those with a serious interest in the history of PC gaming.&gameissue669=August '94, p. 82&gameurl669=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub669=Interplay&gamerating669=83&gamecategory669=Adventure&gamename670=Interstate '76&gamehighs670=Original premise; great gameplay, graphics; built-in Internet support.&gamelows670=Steep hardware requirements; some frustrating missions.&bottomline670=Full of 1970s atmosphere and attitude, I76 proves that Activision has more tricks up its sleeve than giant robots. It's a blast.&gameissue670=June '97, p. 76&gameurl670=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub670=Activision&gamerating670=93&gamecategory670=Action&gamename671=Interstate '82&gamehighs671=Robust multiplayer mode; loads of vehicles; twisting plot.&gamelows671=Average graphics; weak sound effects; too streamlined.&bottomline671=Interstate '82 definitely has its share of excitement, but falls short of what its predecessor delivered.&gameissue671=March '00, p.94&gameurl671=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub671=Activision&gamerating671=68&gamecategory671=Racing&gamename672=Invasion of the Mutant Space Bats of Doom&gamehighs672=Cheap, challenging, and runs on almost any system.&gamelows672=Gets very hard very fast.&bottomline672=If you're a shooter fan, there's no excuse not to get this one.&gameissue672=September '94, p. 90&gameurl672=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub672=Pop Software&gamerating672=80&gamecategory672=Arcade&gamename673=Invictus: In the Shadow of Olympus&gamehighs673=Some fun large-scale battles; replayability.&gamelows673=Misses with the setting; crap graphics; lame humor; convulted objectives.&bottomline673=Failing to take real advantage of the setting is its biggest crime. not polishing the features is its second.&gameissue673=May '00, p.80 &gameurl673=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub673=Interplay Productions &gamerating673=59&gamecategory673=Strategy&gamename674=iPanzer '44&gamehighs674=Tank interiors are realistic.&gamelows674=Ugly maps, dated graphics, laughable infantry, and the interface is almost as complex for these primitive chariots as it was for the Abrams sim.&bottomline674=What were the designers smoking when they worked on this?&gameissue674=August '98, p. 146&gameurl674=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub674=Interactive Magic&gamerating674=44&gamecategory674=Simulation&gamename675=Iron Assault&gamehighs675=Easy to manage; fun for two players in the city scenarios.&gamelows675=Primitive enemy animation and ill-conceived play areas.&bottomline675=Pretend it's an old Amiga game, and you'll love it.&gameissue675=August '95, p. 83&gameurl675=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub675=Virgin Interactive Entertainment&gamerating675=74&gamecategory675=Simulation&gamename676=Iron Cross
&gamehighs676=Much more attractive than the real war.&gamelows676=But then again, it doesn't have anything to do with the real war.&bottomline676=A lightweight combat game packaged as a tactical simulation. Not as fun as The Perfect General.&gameissue676=January '95, p. 103&gameurl676=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub676=New World Computing&gamerating676=65&gamecategory676=Wargame&gamename677=Iron Man/X-O Manowar In Heavy Metal&gamehighs677=Umm, I'm thinking...&gamelows677=Poor graphics; sluggish control; no AI to speak of; lack of innovation; outdated comic book license.&bottomline677=Avoid this dog like it has rabies, and don't say we didn't warn you.&gameissue677=April '97, p. 129&gameurl677=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub677=Acclaim Entertainment&gamerating677=15&gamecategory677=Arcade&gamename678=Ishar 3: The Seven Gates of Infinity&gamehighs678=Thoughtful character development; sumptuous graphics; and a vast world to explore.&gamelows678=The combat system stinks, and the automapping function is frustratingly limited.&bottomline678=Hard-core FRPG fans will probably like it--novices will find it tedious, overwhelming, and frustrating.&gameissue678=March '95, p. 103&gameurl678=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub678=ReadySoft&gamerating678=74&gamecategory678=Roleplaying&gamename679=Island Peril&gamehighs679=It all fits in one subdirectory on your hard drive, so it's easy to delete.&gamelows679=Terrible graphics; anemic sound; appalling acting; thoroughly unoriginal and uninteresting gameplay.&bottomline679=What more can we say? Island Peril is an unmitigated dog.&gameissue679=August '96, p. 120&gameurl679=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub679=Atlantean Interactive Games&gamerating679=13&gamecategory679=Action&gamename680=Israeli Air Force&gamehighs680=Lots of planes, lots of missions; intriguing step outside usual East-vs.-West fare.&gamelows680=Some missions feel like puzzles; terrain graphics can be blocky; steep hardware requirements.&bottomline680=It doesn't have the detail of Jane's F-15 or Longbow 2, but IAF is just plain fun.-&gameissue680=December '98, p. 182&gameurl680=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub680=Jane's Combat Simulations&gamerating680=83&gamecategory680=Simulation&gamename681=Jack Nicklaus 4&gamehighs681=Much-improved graphics; superb play; marvelous course designer; your chance to play with the Golden Bear.&gamelows681=Some aspects of play are too easy.&bottomline681=Required equipment for computer golfers.&gameissue681=August '97, p. 100&gameurl681=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub681=Accolade&gamerating681=89&gamecategory681=Sports&gamename682=Jack Nicklaus 5&gamehighs682=Improved views and gameplay; course designer is better than ever.&gamelows682=Lack of difficulty levels; slow play by computer golfers.&bottomline682=Jack Nicklaus 5 is a worthy upgrade to Jack Nicklaus 4 and a great reason to take another look at this series.&gameissue682=March '98, p. 150&gameurl682=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub682=Accolade&gamerating682=90&gamecategory682=Sports&gamename683=Jack Nicklaus 6&gamehighs683=Seamless Internet play; stunning graphics; great ball physics; addicting course editor.&gamelows683=Glitchy long-distance putting; disappointing sand and rough effects.&bottomline683=One of the most complete sports packages and a must-own for golf fans.&gameissue683=July '99, p. 117&gameurl683=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub683=Activision&gamerating683=88&gamecategory683=Sports&gamename684=Jack the Ripper&gamehighs684=Good, traditional, Sherlock-Holmesian detective game.&gamelows684=May seem hum-drum to players weaned on high-velocity, graphics-intensive adventure games.&bottomline684=Nothin' fancy, but a solid addition to the ever-growing Ripper canon.&gameissue684=April '96, p. 133&gameurl684=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub684=GameTek Inc.&gamerating684=78&gamecategory684=Adventure&gamename685=Jagged Alliance&gamehighs685=An utterly engrossing experience, equal to the best fantasy RPGs.&gamelows685=As in a complex fantasy RPG, there are a zillion things to keep track of, which makes it frustrating.&bottomline685=Whatever you choose to call this hybrid genre, Jagged Alliance is right at the top of it.&gameissue685=July '95, p. 117&gameurl685=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub685=Sir-tech Software, Inc.&gamerating685=89&gamecategory685=Strategy&gamename686=Jagged Alliance 2&gamehighs686=Rich, humorous characters; engrossing business model; entertaining action.&gamelows686=Huge install; oversimplistic combat; occasionally muddy graphics.&bottomline686=A diverting mix of genres that will entertain fans of squad-level combat.&gameissue686=September '99, p. 138&gameurl686=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub686=Talonsoft&gamerating686=74&gamecategory686=Strategy&gamename687=Jane's F/A-18&gamehighs687=Very detailed; great flight model; convincing effects; full featureed mission builder; solid Internet play.&gamelows687=Limited accessibility; cryptic manual.&bottomline687=The finest naval aviation sim ever produced for the PC.&gameissue687=March '00, p.110 &gameurl687=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub687=Electronic Arts&gamerating687=93&gamecategory687=Simulation&gamename688=Jane's USAF&gamehighs688=Wide variety of planes and theaters; excellent quick mission options.&gamelows688=Some shaky terrain behavior; medium realism in flight and avionics.&bottomline688=This one will appeal to everyone but the extreme hardcore crowd.&gameissue688=December '99, p. 141&gameurl688=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub688=Jane's Combat Simulations&gamerating688=85&gamecategory688=Simulation&gamename689=Jazz Jackrabbit 2&gamehighs689=Nice animations; good control; even-handed dificulty; the level editor and multi-player adds oodles of replay value.&gamelows689=Side-scrolling formula means repetitive play.&bottomline689=Jazz Jackrabbit 2 proves that side-scrolling can still be fun when it's done right.&gameissue689=September '98, p. 128&gameurl689=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub689=Epic MegaGames&gamerating689=84&gamecategory689=Arcade&gamename690=Jazz Jackrabbit CD-ROM&gamehighs690=Beautiful graphics; great music; and high-speed action.&gamelows690=Control with a standard joystick can be a little awkward.&bottomline690=If you find yourself missing the simple excitement of your old Sega or Nintendo machine, you need this game.&gameissue690=June '95, p. 114&gameurl690=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub690=Epic Megagames Inc.&gamerating690=87&gamecategory690=Arcade&gamename691=Jedi Knight: Dark Forces II&gamehighs691=Exemplary designed; beautifully presented; incredibly fun to play.&gamelows691=It's over too quickly; those 20 levels leave you begging for more.&bottomline691=All-round, the best 3D action game to date, and LucasArts' best game since the excellent TIE Fighter.&gameissue691=December '97, p. 174&gameurl691=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub691=LucasArts&gamerating691=94&gamecategory691=Action&gamename692=Jeff Gordon XS Racing&gamehighs692=Flashy graphics; wings allow for momentary flights.&gamelows692=Incredibly short tracks; poor physics; hack AI.&bottomline692=Jeff Gordon fans will like the video clips and the chance to see him in action, but the game istelf is XS-ively monotonous.&gameissue692=September '99, p. 130&gameurl692=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub692=ASC Games&gamerating692=38&gamecategory692=Racing&gamename693=Jet Fighter IV&gamehighs693=Attractive terrain graphics and weapons pyrotechnics; Mission Generator extends gameplay.&gamelows693=Coin-op flight modeling avionics; graphics glitches; scripting campaign lacks immersion.&bottomline693=An Air Quake for the masses with no noteworthy features to speak of.&gameissue693=February '01, p. 79&gameurl693=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub693=Talonsoft&gamerating693=58&gamecategory693=Simulation&gamename694=Jet Moto&gamehighs694=Great sense of speed; lots of well-designed tracks.&gamelows694=Control is a little floaty; tracks are difficult to unlock; lots of annoying ads.&bottomline694=Jet Moto delivers unique and solid racing action.&gameissue694=April '98, p. 126&gameurl694=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub694=Sony Interactive&gamerating694=80&gamecategory694=Arcade&gamename695=JetFighter: Full Burn&gamehighs695=Extremely accessible; playable; downright addictive.&gamelows695=Virtually everything about this game feels old; non-intuitive controls.&bottomline695=JetFighter is still a good pick for the casual sim fans out there, but it's past time for a new game engine.&gameissue695=October '98, p. 220&gameurl695=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub695=Interplay Productions&gamerating695=74&gamecategory695=Simulation&gamename696=Jetfighter III&gamehighs696=Great action; impressive graphics, controls.&gamelows696=Fuzzy physics model, demanding system requirements. No multi-play.&bottomline696=If you can forgive the occasionally unrealistic action, you'll be rewarded with one of the most thrilling sims to date.&gameissue696=March '97, p. 142&gameurl696=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub696=Interplay&gamerating696=88&gamecategory696=Simulation&gamename697=Jewels of the Oracle&gamehighs697=A generous selection of good logic puzzles nicely integrated into SVGA scenes.&gamelows697=Some spotty graphics and choppy animations; action is minimal.&bottomline697=If you like puzzle games of the Myst variety, you'll certainly enjoy this.&gameissue697=July '95, p. 102&gameurl697=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub697=Discis&gamerating697=81&gamecategory697=Puzzle&gamename698=Jimmy Houston's Bass Tournament U.S.A. 97&gamehighs698=Tournament play makes for a challenging day on the lake.&gamelows698=Unimpressive graphics, limited fishing areas, touchy casting interface, dull multimedia elements.&bottomline698=Anglers who prive diversity and challenge should stick to Trophy Bass or Gone Fishin'.&gameissue698=November '97, p. 289&gameurl698=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub698=Sammy USA&gamerating698=55&gamecategory698=Simulation&gamename699=Johnny Herbert's Grand Prix World Champions&gamehighs699=Good for newbies; sharp graphics for 3Dfx owners; excellent force-feedback.&gamelows699=Despite its claims, this is not a realistic racing simulation; weak cockpits; low budget.&bottomline699=Inferior in many ways. Stick with Monaco Grand Prix 2.&gameissue699=April '99, p. 128&gameurl699=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub699=Intense Games&gamerating699=65&gamecategory699=Racing&gamename700=Johnny Mnemonic&gamehighs700=It's a step in the right direction for IM games.&gamelows700=Substantial system requirements; initially confusing; not much replay value.&bottomline700=An acquired taste; if you're a traditionalist who shuns the video movement or have a slow system, forget it!&gameissue700=September '95, p. 112&gameurl700=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub700=Sony Imagesoft&gamerating700=80&gamecategory700=Adventure&gamename701=Jonny Quest: Cover-Up At Roswell&gamehighs701=Excellent production value for animation and sound.&gamelows701=Entirely too easy. The puzzles are very childish in nature.&bottomline701=The colorful animations of the "Jonny Quest" universe aren't enough to propel this breeze of an adventure.&gameissue701=January '97, p. 240&gameurl701=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub701=Virgin Sound %26 Vision&gamerating701=60&gamecategory701=Adventure&gamename702=JSF: Joint Strike Fighter&gamehighs702=Pretty graphics with or without 3D hardware; good head-to-head options.&gamelows702=A shortage of data makes the campaign feel vague; touchy controls; no tutorial missions.&bottomline702=JSF is a lightweight sim with some heavyweight problems.&gameissue702=April '98, p. 111&gameurl702=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub702=Eidos Interactive&gamerating702=59&gamecategory702=Simulation&gamename703=Judge Dredd&gamehighs703=Cool concept borrowed from the film.&gamelows703=Boring graphics, fussy controls, and forgettable gameplay.&bottomline703=A cookie-cutter side-scroller that doesn't explore the potential excitement of its big-budget film license.&gameissue703=October '96, p. 187&gameurl703=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub703=Acclaim Entertainment&gamerating703=38&gamecategory703=Arcade&gamename704=Jugular Street Luge Racing&gamehighs704=&gamelows704=&bottomline704=&gameissue704=May '00, p.105 &gameurl704=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub704=HeadGames&gamerating704=61&gamecategory704=Racing&gamename705=Jumanji&gamehighs705=Sharp graphics; no violence; kids may enjoy the movie tie-in.&gamelows705=Too easy for skilled gamers; nothing to keep you coming back.&bottomline705=There are better arcade games out there for kids and adults.&gameissue705=February '97, p. 145&gameurl705=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub705=Philips Media&gamerating705=65&gamecategory705=Arcade&gamename706=Jump Raven&gamehighs706=Nice graphics and voice acting; a lot of work went into creating this game world.&gamelows706=Little variation in background graphics, in-flight dialogue, and gameplay.&bottomline706=Die-hard arcade fans will probably love it, but others may not feel they're getting their money's worth.&gameissue706=September '94, p. 67&gameurl706=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub706=Paramount Interactive&gamerating706=76&gamecategory706=Action&gamename707=Jungle Strike&gamehighs707=Good, solid, shoot-'em-up action.&gamelows707=The action can get repetitive, and the sound is pretty thin.&bottomline707=If you like shooters, this one's worth checking out.&gameissue707=June '95, p. 83&gameurl707=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub707=Gremlin Interactive&gamerating707=74&gamecategory707=Action&gamename708=Jurassic Park&gamehighs708=Solid graphics and two types of gameplay.&gamelows708=The action quickly becomes repetitive.&bottomline708=There are much better action games out there.&gameissue708=May/June '94, p. 90&gameurl708=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub708=Ocean&gamerating708=54&gamecategory708=Arcade&gamename709=Ka-52 Team Alligator&gamehighs709=Superb terrain graphics; comprehensive squad-based micro-management.&gamelows709=Short campaigns; simplistic flight model and avionics; poor pyrotechnics and aircraft modeling.&bottomline709=An attractive but simple sim with very limited depth. Wait for something better.&gameissue709=July '00, p.100 &gameurl709=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub709=GT Interactive&gamerating709=62&gamecategory709=Simulation&gamename710=Kick Off 97&gamehighs710=Simple and easy to get into; above average control.&gamelows710=Nonexistent AI; slow pace of play; some presentation bug problems.&bottomline710=Yet another mediocre soccer sim to gather dust in the bargain bins.&gameissue710=September '97, p. 148&gameurl710=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub710=Maxis&gamerating710=56&gamecategory710=Sports&gamename711=Killer Loop&gamehighs711=&gamelows711=&bottomline711=&gameissue711=April '00, p.109 &gameurl711=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub711=Crave Entertainment&gamerating711=79&gamecategory711=Racing&gamename712=King of the Hill&gamehighs712=&gamelows712=&bottomline712=&gameissue712=March '01, p. 94&gameurl712=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub712=Fox Interactive&gamerating712=20&gamecategory712=Arcade&gamename713=King's Quest: Mask of Eternity&gamehighs713=Good scenery graphics; excellent puzzle variety; large world.&gamelows713=Too much combat and not enough plot development; shamefully long load times; NPCs are just talking heads.&bottomline713=A fun game, but improving the interface and story would make it so much better.&gameissue713=March '99, p. 106&gameurl713=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub713=Sierra&gamerating713=66&gamecategory713=Adventure&gamename714=Kingdom O' Magic&gamehighs714=Funny dialogue; the unexpected is the only thing you can count on.&gamelows714=Non-linear gameplay can leave you lost; the need for lots of backtracking makes it tedious at times.&bottomline714=The quirky adventure has comedic flair. If you like off-beat games, pick it up.&gameissue714=June '96, p. 116&gameurl714=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub714=Philips Media, Inc.&gamerating714=71&gamecategory714=Adventure&gamename715=Kingdom: The Far Reaches&gamehighs715=Excellent sound and music. It'll make you nostalgic for Dragon's Lair.&gamelows715=It's repetitive, frustrating, and almost arbitrary in the many ways it kills you.&bottomline715=It just doesn't seem to have been made by people who play games.&gameissue715=September '95, p. 126&gameurl715=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub715=Interplay Productions&gamerating715=60&gamecategory715=Adventure&gamename716=Kingdoms II: Shadoan&gamehighs716=The box has a neat moving label that will scare your cat. Great music score.&gamelows716=Stiff animation; gameplay isn't there.&bottomline716=After this pointlesss effort, it's time to flush any influences from Dragon's Lair out of the system. Permanently.&gameissue716=February '98, p. 134&gameurl716=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub716=TIG Publishing&gamerating716=35&gamecategory716=Adventure&gamename717=Kingdoms of Germany&gamehighs717=The game's easy-to-learn, easy-to-use interface gets you into the fray fast.&gamelows717=There's not much in the way of chrome, and the relative simplicity of gameplay limits overall complexity.&bottomline717=A good, solid wargame--although perhaps not as detailed as it could be.&gameissue717=August '94, p. 80&gameurl717=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub717=Realism Entertainment&gamerating717=77&gamecategory717=Wargame&gamename718=Kingmaker&gamehighs718=An historical soap opera in the best blood-and-guts tradition.&gamelows718=So-so graphics and steep base memory requirements; complex gameplay will frighten newcomers.&bottomline718=A great game for hard-core strategy fans that has the added value of unraveling a confusing historical era.&gameissue718=July '94, p. 89&gameurl718=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub718=Avalon Hill&gamerating718=81&gamecategory718=Simulation&gamename719=Kingpin: Life of Crime&gamehighs719=Stellar scenery; goriest wounds and deaths ever seen; puzzles.&gamelows719=Weak AI; glitchy 'net play; lengthy (and frequent) load times.&bottomline719=Blood's thicker than water -- but even an endless stream of it isn't enough to hide this game's problems.&gameissue719=October '99, p. 136&gameurl719=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub719=Interplay Productions&gamerating719=53&gamecategory719=Action&gamename720=Kings' Quest VII: The Princeless Bride&gamehighs720=Sierra always delivers pretty, enjoyable graphic adventures.&gamelows720=The interface doesn't leave much for the gamer to do, and the save-game method stinks.&bottomline720=It's not the best graphic adventure--or even the best in the KQ line--but it's fun and pretty and not too hard.&gameissue720=March '95, p. 72&gameurl720=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub720=Sierra On-Line&gamerating720=84&gamecategory720=Adventure&gamename721=KISS Psycho Circus&gamehighs721=Decent Doom-style gameplay with bajillions of monsters to slaughter; KISS license, maybe.&gamelows721=Unimaginative level design; engine not up to snuff, not enough actual KISS.&bottomline721=Not too shabby for fans of the comics, but there are better FPS games out there.&gameissue721=October '00, p. 114&gameurl721=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub721=Gathering of Developers&gamerating721=70&gamecategory721=First Person Shooter&gamename722=KKND2 Krossfire&gamehighs722=Plenty of depth, nice graphics, great documentation, and a rare lack of bugs.&gamelows722=It's all been done before; the different races aren't all that different.&bottomline722=Although KKND2 offers nothing new, it's still a solid title for new RTS fans.&gameissue722=February '99, p. 207&gameurl722=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub722=Beam Software&gamerating722=82&gamecategory722=Strategy&gamename723=Klingon Academy&gamehighs723=Cool combat interface; better control and action than Starfleet Academy.&gamelows723=Unimpressive graphics, generally poor voice acting, uninspired story; no honor.&bottomline723=Consider this a second strike for the Star Trek Academy line.&gameissue723=September '00, p. 42&gameurl723=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub723=Interplay&gamerating723=42&gamecategory723=Simulation&gamename724=Klingon Honor Guard&gamehighs724=A couple of interesting weapons and a few decent levels.&gamelows724=Mostly mediocre lefvel design. Laregely uninteresting visual style. Has a cheap, rushed feel.&bottomline724=This is not a terrible game, it's just not a particularly good one. For Trek fans only.&gameissue724=January '99, p. 196&gameurl724=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub724=Hasbro Interactive&gamerating724=60&gamecategory724=Action&gamename725=Knight Moves&gamehighs725=Interesting concept that mixes chess-style thinking with arcade reflexes.&gamelows725=The 3D interface is awkward; the no-frills manual and lack of features makes this as slim as some shareware releases.&bottomline725=More fun than Under Pressure, or Endorfun, but it's not Tetris.&gameissue725=March '96, p. 108&gameurl725=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub725=Spectrum HoloByte&gamerating725=65&gamecategory725=Puzzle&gamename726=Knight's Chase&gamehighs726=Graphically stunning; detailed and historical story line; simple interface.&gamelows726=Obscure puzzles require a lot of luck; bad camera angles; occasionally poor voice acting.&bottomline726=If the puzzles weren't so poorly done, it would be a fantastic adventure. As it is, it's probably best to wait for the next Time Gate game.&gameissue726=September '96, p. 129&gameurl726=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub726=I-Motion&gamerating726=60&gamecategory726=Adventure&gamename727=Knights and Merchants&gamehighs727=Will appeal to megalomaniacs who must play every god game. Graphics are okay.&gamelows727=Confusing mission goals. AI is pathetic. There's a frustrating lack of worker control.&bottomline727=There are many better "god-games" out there already, and more on the way.&gameissue727=January '99, p. 211&gameurl727=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub727=Interactive Magic&gamerating727=43&gamecategory727=Strategy&gamename728=Krazy Ivan&gamehighs728=Lots of weapons and power-ups; smooth gameplay; multi-player.&gamelows728=Easily finished in a few sittings; occasionally wonky controls.&bottomline728=Even as a PlayStation game, Krazy Ivan was a little too simplistic; most PC gamers will find it a hollow experience.&gameissue728=April '97, p. 154&gameurl728=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub728=Psygnosis&gamerating728=60&gamecategory728=Action&gamename729=Krush Kill 'N Destroy&gamehighs729=Polished graphics, nice variety, decent multiplayer options.&gamelows729=Weak artificial intelligence. Extremely difficult missions.&bottomline729=Like most me-too games, some of the touches that made the originals great aren't here, but KKND is still worth trying.&gameissue729=May '97, p. 112&gameurl729=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub729=Electronic Arts&gamerating729=82&gamecategory729=Strategy&gamename730=Kuba&gamehighs730=This little game is faithful to the board game version and will please its fans.&gamelows730=It lacks the magic ingredient to make it a classic; drags when only a few marbles left.&bottomline730=Kuba is exactly what it appears to be; fans of this type of game will enjoy it.&gameissue730=October '98, p. 208&gameurl730=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub730=Patch Products&gamerating730=78&gamecategory730=Strategy&gamename731=Lander&gamehighs731=&gamelows731=&bottomline731=&gameissue731=Novemeber '99, p. 182&gameurl731=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub731=Psygnosis&gamerating731=25&gamecategory731=Action&gamename732=Lands of Lore: Guardians of Destiny&gamehighs732=Huge, detailed world. Excellent story line. Good balance.&gamelows732=Dated 3D engine. Certain scene transitions can be jarring. Some performances are less than stellar.&bottomline732=Lands of Lore is a very good game, it is just a little behind the times.&gameissue732=January '98, p. 245&gameurl732=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub732=Virgin Interactive&gamerating732=87&gamecategory732=Roleplaying&gamename733=Lands of Lore III&gamehighs733=Lots of spells, items, weapons, and creatures; intriguing story line.&gamelows733=Bad graphics; awful voice acting; abysmally long load times.&bottomline733=A decent RPG clouded by lousy production values.&gameissue733=July '99, p. 106&gameurl733=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub733=Westwood Studios&gamerating733=64&gamecategory733=Roleplaying&gamename734=Last Bounty Hunter&gamehighs734=Fun arcade action, plenty of challenge, and lots of bad guys to shoot.&gamelows734=Some scenes are ridiculously difficult; the acting occasionally gets too cheesy.&bottomline734=If you're a fan of ALG shooters, or looking for some mindless arcade action, check it out.&gameissue734=November '95, p. 145&gameurl734=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub734=American Laser Games Inc.&gamerating734=72&gamecategory734=Arcade&gamename735=Last Bronx&gamehighs735=Great Virtua-style gameplay. Stunning graphics on fast machines like a Pentium II.&gamelows735=Agonizingly slow performance on any lower-end machine; no D3D support.&bottomline735=This is a good fighter, but the performance issues make it hard to recommend.&gameissue735=June '98, p. 100&gameurl735=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub735=Sega of America&gamerating735=67&gamecategory735=Arcade&gamename736=Last Dynasty&gamehighs736=It tries really, really hard to do something different and stylish.&gamelows736=Play is confusing, uneventful; sound, video are below par.&bottomline736=The story is just a mess; the action is nothing special; and the adventure game is a muddle.&gameissue736=November '95, p. 162&gameurl736=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub736=Sierra&gamerating736=60&gamecategory736=Adventure&gamename737=Last Express, The&gamehighs737=Lovely graphics and mood are complimented by good acting and a rich story line.&gamelows737=Puzzles are often quite difficult, and the save-game system is off-putting in the extreme.&bottomline737=A unique and polished adventure game with a strong, sustained, historical flavor.&gameissue737=June '97, p. 108&gameurl737=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub737=Broderbund&gamerating737=90&gamecategory737=Adventure&gamename738=Lawnmower Man&gamehighs738=Sounds great; lots of animation; addictive.&gamelows738=32-color palette; no save games--three strikes and you're out.&bottomline738=An intriguing, but flawed, first effort. You might want to wait for the 256-color sequel that'll be released later this year.&gameissue738=May/June '94, p. 62&gameurl738=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub738=Sony Electronic Publishing&gamerating738=67&gamecategory738=Action&gamename739=Legend of Kyrandia, Book Three: Malcolm's Revenge&gamehighs739=Great characterizations; simple interface.&gamelows739=So-so graphics except in the Windows Mode; interface can get in your way.&bottomline739=Tricky puzzles; hilarious dialogue; no single right way to win; provides a challenging and entertaining adventure.&gameissue739=January '95, p. 130&gameurl739=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub739=Virgin Interactive&gamerating739=88&gamecategory739=Adventure&gamename740=Legends '98&gamehighs740=Interesting slant. If you like to break the big plays, this will entertain you.&gamelows740=Unforgivable gameplay errors including lack of a hurry-up offense and poor AI.&bottomline740=This is a game more for Nintendo than a PC. Not for those who want realism.&gameissue740=December '97, p. 213&gameurl740=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub740=Accolade&gamerating740=73&gamecategory740=Sports&gamename741=Leisure Suit Larry in Love For Sail!&gamehighs741=Great graphics; Al Lowe's skewed humor; the return of the (optional) text-based interface.&gamelows741=Fairly high "been there, done that" factor; sometimes the tongue-in-cheek humor is tiresome.&bottomline741=If you can handle Adult Situations and Partial Nudity, this is a ship-shape winner.&gameissue741=April '97, p. 133&gameurl741=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub741=Sierra&gamerating741=84&gamecategory741=Adventure&gamename742=Lemmings Chronicles&gamehighs742=Challenging puzzles; lots of levels.&gamelows742=New interface doesn't measure up to the classic.&bottomline742=Fans of previous Lemmings will still want to add this to their collection. Newbies should try the earlier games.&gameissue742=March '95, p. 107&gameurl742=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub742=Psygnosis&gamerating742=77&gamecategory742=Puzzle&gamename743=Lemmings Paintball&gamehighs743=Colorful graphics, easy to use interface and addictive gameplay.&gamelows743=Difficult puzzles in later levels. Half-realized multi-player games.&bottomline743=Psygnosis creates a wonderful new dimension of Lemmings fun that's every bit as challenging as the original games.&gameissue743=September '96, p. 108&gameurl743=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub743=Psygnosis&gamerating743=80&gamecategory743=Action&gamename744=Lemmings Revolution&gamehighs744=Tons of levels; lots of alternate routes and solutions; a welcome return to the basics.&gamelows744=Graphics are far from state of the art; user options are virtually non existent; USB bug.&bottomline744=Not the hottest thing on the market, but Lemmings haven't been this fun in a decade.&gameissue744=August '00, p.74 &gameurl744=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub744=Take 2 Interactive&gamerating744=74&gamecategory744=Puzzle&gamename745=Liberation Day&gamehighs745=Good turn-based gaming that blends combat, city building, and unit improvements.&gamelows745=Missions feel puzzle-like; adequate graphics; screwy save game feature; no alien campaign.&bottomline745=It's not the sharpest turn-based wargame, but it's decent enough if the price is right.&gameissue745=September '98, p. 140&gameurl745=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub745=Interactive Magic&gamerating745=70&gamecategory745=Strategy&gamename746=Lighthouse&gamehighs746=Interesting world and story, many good puzzles with different solutions.&gamelows746=Some frustrating puzzles, pixel hunting, occasionally awkward interface.&bottomline746=A somewhat flawed but overall entertaining trip through a parallel world.&gameissue746=December '96, p. 290&gameurl746=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub746=Sierra&gamerating746=82&gamecategory746=Adventure&gamename747=LineWars II&gamehighs747=The use of light and shading is effective and eye-catching.&gamelows747=Controlling your ship is difficult, and the game screen is so dark that it becomes hard to even see the targets. Levels quickly become redundant.&bottomline747=With so much good shareware out there, there's no sense in bothering with this.&gameissue747=December '94, p. 128&gameurl747=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub747=Safari Software/Epic Megagames&gamerating747=50&gamecategory747=Arcade&gamename748=Links 2001&gamehighs748=Unmatched ball physics; superb new graphics engine; course designer; classic gameplay.&gamelows748=Not everyone likes the swing meter choices; computer players take forever.&bottomline748=Any one of the "Big Three" is a good choice. I'll chose this one, thanks you.&gameissue748=January '01, p. 165&gameurl748=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub748=Microsoft&gamerating748=91&gamecategory748=Sports&gamename749=Links Extreme&gamehighs749=The two courses look good; action is fun for a short while.&gamelows749=Once the novelty wears off, you're left with a shallow game.&bottomline749=A poorly thought-out and cynically executed notion that won't appeal to either golfers or "dudes".&gameissue749=September '99, p. 128&gameurl749=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub749=Microsoft&gamerating749=37&gamecategory749=Sports&gamename750=Links LS&gamehighs750=Stunning graphics, multiple perspectives, modem play, and much more challenging golf.&gamelows750=High system requirements; it could be time for that new computer.&bottomline750=Golf on a computer can't get much better.&gameissue750=November '96, p. 228&gameurl750=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub750=Access&gamerating750=96&gamecategory750=Simulation&gamename751=Links LS 1998 Edition&gamehighs751=Incredible visuals; stable Internet play; plenty of features and courses.&gamelows751=Some reports of bugs and video card problems; club selection quirks in off-line tourneys.&bottomline751=A small step forward for the best of golf sims, but a step forward nonetheless.&gameissue751=October '97, p. 240&gameurl751=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub751=Access&gamerating751=95&gamecategory751=Sports&gamename752=Links LS 1999&gamehighs752=Graphics; ball physics; unlimited play; smooth online features; new swing methods.&gamelows752=New sand play method is questionable; PowerStroke could be better.&bottomline752=Simulates golf on your PCD better than any other game out there.&gameissue752=January '99, p. 212&gameurl752=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub752=Access Software&gamerating752=94&gamecategory752=Sports&gamename753=Links LS 2000&gamehighs753=Strong gameplay and physics; beautiful backdrops; robust Internet support.&gamelows753=No noteworthy additions to the series; 2D graphics are showing seams.&bottomline753=Still a fine golf game, but there is no reason to upgrade from LS 99.&gameissue753=April '00, p.97 &gameurl753=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub753=Microsoft&gamerating753=79&gamecategory753=Sports&gamename754=Lion&gamehighs754=Another fine and intriguing simulation of predators in the wild.&gamelows754=There's still not much to do between meals.&bottomline754=As Doom II is to Doom, Lion is to Wolf. It's more of the same, but well worth playing.&gameissue754=March '96, p. 129&gameurl754=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub754=Sanctuary Woods&gamerating754=86&gamecategory754=Simulation&gamename755=Litil Divil&gamehighs755=A great title character; varied gameplay; and nice graphics and sound.&gamelows755=Meandering labyrinths can get tiring; some game elements are often repeated.&bottomline755=You'll love that cute litil divil despite what he may have done to end up in hell.&gameissue755=January '95, p. 107&gameurl755=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub755=Philips Interactive&gamerating755=86&gamecategory755=Adventure&gamename756=Little Monster at School&gamehighs756=Excellent graphics and music provide long-term interest for kids.&gamelows756=It doesn't make advances over previous Living Books; a little more educational content would be nice.&bottomline756=This is a program you'll really enjoy exploring along with your kids.&gameissue756=October '94, p. 72&gameurl756=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub756=Living Books&gamerating756=89&gamecategory756=Adventure&gamename757=Live Action Football&gamehighs757=A quick, pretty dose of NFL action; good video and excellent audio play-by-play.&gamelows757=Video plays quickly become repetitive.&bottomline757=Kids will love it, but serious football fans may lose interest.&gameissue757=April '95, p. 99&gameurl757=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub757=Accolade&gamerating757=77&gamecategory757=Sports&gamename758=Lode Runner: The Legend Returns&gamehighs758=Easy to learn but very tough to stop playing; perfect mood music and captivating character animations.&gamelows758=A modem-support option would give the head-to-head mode much more replay value.&bottomline758=Great fun for puzzle fans and arcade fiends alike--a real winner!&gameissue758=November '94, p. 60&gameurl758=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub758=Sierra On-Line&gamerating758=85&gamecategory758=Arcade&gamename759=Longbow 2&gamehighs759=Dynamic campaign, new choppers, multi-player action, great graphics.&gamelows759=Needs support for more players in multi-player; wingmen could be more independent; mission recorder is greatly missed.&bottomline759=Longbow 2 is a masterpiece created by sim experts at the top of their form.&gameissue759=February '98, p. 152&gameurl759=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub759=Jane's Combat Simulatuions&gamerating759=95&gamecategory759=Simulation&gamename760=Lords of Magic&gamehighs760=Great strategic depth; well-designed units; strong AI; epic scope.&gamelows760=Combat system is awkward; the interface has a few problems; initial release buggy.&bottomline760=Lords of Magic is a deep, fun game; it just needs some tweaking to be really great.&gameissue760=March '98, p. 134&gameurl760=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub760=Sierra&gamerating760=82&gamecategory760=Strategy&gamename761=Lords of Midnight&gamehighs761=Lords of Midnight does have an interesting idea or two.&gamelows761=Bad sound, bad graphics, bad interface, impenetrable gameplay.&bottomline761=An absolute mess.&gameissue761=February '96, p. 132&gameurl761=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub761=Eidos&gamerating761=40&gamecategory761=Roleplaying&gamename762=Lords of the Realm&gamehighs762=A good balance between micro and macro management.&gamelows762=The battlefield screens could stand a bit of enhancement. The happiness ratings also seem arbitrary.&bottomline762=Lords of the Realm has all the ingredients, and in the right proportions, to satisfy anyone interested in historical simulations.&gameissue762=November '94, p. 89&gameurl762=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub762=Impressions Software&gamerating762=91&gamecategory762=Simulation&gamename763=Lords of the Realm II&gamehighs763=Excellent balance of strategic and tactical play; fun combat; superb realm-building.&gamelows763=More charts would help. AI is sometimes either too easy or too hard. No custom castles!&bottomline763=LORII is immense fun for both the empire-builder and the medieval combatant, with all the intrigue and bloodletting you could want.&gameissue763=February '97, p. 148&gameurl763=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub763=Sierra Online&gamerating763=92&gamecategory763=Strategy&gamename764=Los Angeles Times Crossword Puzzles Vol. 1&gamehighs764=Super-friendly interface; tournament play option.&gamelows764=It is just a crossword game; non-abecedarians need not apply.&bottomline764=For crossword lovers, L.A. Times is a whole lot of entertainment at a great price.&gameissue764=May '95, p. 115&gameurl764=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub764=Random House Electronic Pub.&gamerating764=74&gamecategory764=Puzzle&gamename765=Lose Your Marbles&gamehighs765=Highly addictive gameplay; original concept; good graphics and sound effects.&gamelows765=Awkward keyboard configurations for multi-player games; no Internet mode.&bottomline765=Good clean fun that hooks you from the very start.&gameissue765=November '97, p. 241&gameurl765=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub765=SegaSoft&gamerating765=88&gamecategory765=Puzzle&gamename766=Lost Eden&gamehighs766=Beautiful graphics; wonderful music; and an original setting.&gamelows766=Lurking behind the innovative premise are some old adventure-game cliches.&bottomline766=If you're looking for something different and genuinely entertaining, Lost Eden is your paradise.&gameissue766=June '95, p. 117&gameurl766=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub766=Virgin Interactive Entertainment&gamerating766=89&gamecategory766=Adventure&gamename767=Luftwaffe Commander&gamehighs767=Detailed historically accurate; good general flight modeling; solid mission structure.&gamelows767=Unfinished feel; plenty of bugs; shoddy terrain graphics; weak AI on both sides.&bottomline767=With more care, this coulda been great; instead, it's just a bluebrint for a better game.&gameissue767=May '99, p. 128&gameurl767=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub767=SSI&gamerating767=60&gamecategory767=Simulation&gamename768=Lunicus&gamehighs768=Nice graphics, sound, and music with lots of explosions.&gamelows768=Incredibly repetitive combat sequences; doesn't coexist peacefully with QEMM memory manager.&bottomline768=The lack of variety in gameplay gives this one little replay value. If you do stick with it to the end, you'll be glad it's over.&gameissue768=December '94, p. 147&gameurl768=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub768=Paramount Interactive&gamerating768=55&gamecategory768=Action&gamename769=M.A.X. 2&gamehighs769=Varied missions, lots of interesting units.&gamelows769=No tutorial; countless bugs; this game simply was not finished when shipped.&bottomline769=This could have been a great game. But as it stands, Interplay's credibility has just taken another head shot.&gameissue769=November '98, p. 236&gameurl769=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub769=Interplay Productions&gamerating769=40&gamecategory769=Strategy&gamename770=M.A.X.: Mechanized Assault %26 Exploration&gamehighs770=Great balance among units and structures; tough AI; multi-player options; loads of replay value.&gamelows770=No Internet support; manual should have been better.&bottomline770=This could end up being the best turn-based strategy game of 1997.&gameissue770=April '97, p. 124&gameurl770=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub770=Interplay&gamerating770=90&gamecategory770=Strategy&gamename771=M1 Tank Platoon II&gamehighs771=A great blend of tactics and action, with graphics that bring it alive.&gamelows771=Crucial features are missing. There are some klutzy interface issues. Documentation is littered with errors.&bottomline771=If patched, this will be one of the great games of the year. But until then...&gameissue771=June '98, p. 106&gameurl771=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub771=MicroProse&gamerating771=82&gamecategory771=Simulation&gamename772=M4: Sherman Tank Simulator&gamehighs772=Combat and navigation are easy to master.&gamelows772=Gameplay is very repetitive, and the graphics and sound do nothing to suspend your disbelief.&bottomline772=There's a good game here somewhere, but it's crippled by lifeless graphics and repetitive gameplay.&gameissue772=July '94, p. 64&gameurl772=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub772=Deadly Games&gamerating772=48&gamecategory772=Simulation&gamename773=Maabus&gamehighs773=The graphics and animation aren't too bad.&gamelows773=A sluggish interface; vague documentation; and a zillion unavoidable deaths.&bottomline773=Buy it if you like flashy graphics and don't care about gameplay--otherwise, steer clear.&gameissue773=June '95, p. 136&gameurl773=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub773=Microforum Inc.&gamerating773=55&gamecategory773=Adventure&gamename774=Machiavelli the Prince&gamehighs774=One of the best powermonger games around.&gamelows774=It is a revamped, repackaged title.&bottomline774=Colorful, complex, addictive, and subversive! Play with a friend (while you still have one...).&gameissue774=July '95, p. 115&gameurl774=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub774=MicroProse Software, Inc.&gamerating774=84&gamecategory774=Strategy&gamename775=Machine Hunter&gamehighs775=Addictive action. Unique strategy makes for varied gameplay.&gamelows775=Unimpressive graphics; sluggish gameplay on some systems.&bottomline775=Despite the chunky graphics and clunky control, Machine Hunter delivers a nice blend of fast-paced fun and puzzling.&gameissue775=November '97, p. 232&gameurl775=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub775=MGM Interactive&gamerating775=72&gamecategory775=Action&gamename776=Machines&gamehighs776=Realistic 3D objects and terrain; easy-to-use, eficient interface.&gamelows776=Unwieldy base management; mediocre pathfinding routines for friendly units; slow pacing for construction.&bottomline776=Machines proves that "me too" games are sometimes worthwhile.&gameissue776=July '99, p. 120&gameurl776=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub776=Acclaim Entertainment&gamerating776=72&gamecategory776=Strategy&gamename777=Mad Dog McCree II: The Lost Gold&gamehighs777=Good video, good acting and music; you'll need a calculator to keep track of the body count.&gamelows777=It doesn't take long to finish even if you play all three games.&bottomline777=It doesn't have a lot of replay value, but it's a real kick while it lasts.&gameissue777=October '94, p. 65&gameurl777=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub777=American Laser Games&gamerating777=78&gamecategory777=Action&gamename778=Madden NFL 2000&gamehighs778=Great gameplay; features ensure longevity; customizable in nearly every way.&gamelows778=Clipping; poor interface; suspect CPU play-calling and clock management.&bottomline778=One of the best arcade football games to date -- on any platform.&gameissue778=November '99, p. 166&gameurl778=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub778=EA Sports&gamerating778=90&gamecategory778=Sports&gamename779=Madden NFL 2001&gamehighs779=Sweet graphics; CPU plays a smart game, at least until the end; smooth online experience.&gamelows779=Confusing interface; design and game-play gripes from last year.&bottomline779=It's the only choice for PC fans, but as luck would have it, it still gets the job done.&gameissue779=November '00, p. 128&gameurl779=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub779=Electronic Arts&gamerating779=83&gamecategory779=Sports&gamename780=Madden NFL 97&gamehighs780=Excellent graphics and animation; smooth interface; more than 100 teams.&gamelows780=The AI is suspect; questionable season simulation results; mediocre play-by-play commentary; numerous gameplay quirks.&bottomline780=There's a lot of fun to be had with Madden NFL 97, but not a lot of realism.&gameissue780=January '97, p. 216&gameurl780=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub780=Electronic Arts&gamerating780=74&gamecategory780=Sports&gamename781=Madden NFL 98&gamehighs781=Good AI; large team selection; easy to learn.&gamelows781=Fuzzy graphics; boring presentation and play-by-play; can't customize game.&bottomline781=If you can live with the sub-par graphics and enjoy arcade gameplay, this will give you a good fight.&gameissue781=January '98, p.278&gameurl781=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub781=Electronic Arts&gamerating781=77&gamecategory781=Sports&gamename782=Madden NFL 99&gamehighs782=Beautiful on high-end systems; loaded with features; franchise mode is great fun.&gamelows782=Needs some adjustments to both the on-field action and the difficulty levels.&bottomline782=Died-in-the-wool simmers will pass, but Madden fans will love the new look.&gameissue782=December '98, p. 172&gameurl782=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub782=Electronic Arts&gamerating782=85&gamecategory782=Sports&gamename783=Mageslayer&gamehighs783=Nice audiovisuals; strong multi-player modes.&gamelows783=The gameplay is just about the same as the original Gauntlet; single-computer co-op play would have been nice.&bottomline783=A cool throwback to a classic arcade game.&gameissue783=December '97, p. 176&gameurl783=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub783=GT Interactive&gamerating783=79&gamecategory783=Action&gamename784=Magic Carpet&gamehighs784=Amazing graphics; terrific sound and action.&gamelows784=No way to save a game in the middle of the level, which can take hours to complete.&bottomline784=There's a whole lot of game here, and it's all excellent. Magic Carpet may well become the talked-about game for 1995.&gameissue784=April '95, p. 75&gameurl784=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub784=Electronic Arts&gamerating784=95&gamecategory784=Action&gamename785=Magic Carpet 2&gamehighs785=A great game made better with new visual effects and loads of new spells.&gamelows785=Some of the visual effects get tiresome. The game doesn't forge as much new ground as it might have.&bottomline785=More of what you liked in the original - and then some.&gameissue785=December '95, p. 217&gameurl785=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub785=Electronic Arts&gamerating785=88&gamecategory785=Action&gamename786=Magic %26 Mayhem&gamehighs786=Good story and spell-creation system; nice strategic and tactical elements.&gamelows786=Questionable AI; awkward character control; average graphics; a few minor bugs.&bottomline786=A breath of fresh air in the me-too worlds of RTS and roleplaying.&gameissue786=August '99, p. 115&gameurl786=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub786=Bethesda Softworks&gamerating786=76&gamecategory786=Roleplaying&gamename787=Magic: The Gathering&gamehighs787=Stays true to the Wizards of the Coast card game; intelligent computer AI.&gamelows787=Adventure element is not very interesting; no multi-player support; high system requirements.&bottomline787=If you've played the card game, you'll like the PC version; it's also a good way to learn.&gameissue787=June '97, p. 86&gameurl787=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub787=Spectrum HoloByte&gamerating787=83&gamecategory787=Strategy&gamename788=Magic: The Gathering -- BattleMage&gamehighs788=It tries to capture the feel of playing Magic: The Gathering real-time.&gamelows788=It fails to achieve its goal with any sort of success.&bottomline788=A terrible game. If you want a Magic: The Gathering PC game, wait for MicroProse's turn-based version to come out.&gameissue788=May '97, p. 102&gameurl788=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub788=Acclaim&gamerating788=30&gamecategory788=Action&gamename789=Majestic&gamehighs789=Sharp graphics; nice sound effects; efficient interface.&gamelows789=Long CD accesses, short game time and weak puzzles.&bottomline789=A few peculiar puzzles add stamina to an otherwise uninspired game, but only if you're really bored.&gameissue789=July '96, p. 98&gameurl789=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub789=Piranha Interactive Publishing&gamerating789=52&gamecategory789=Adventure&gamename790=Majesty&gamehighs790=Entertaining strategy; attractive graphics; multiple games speeds and difficulty levels.&gamelows790=No linked scenarios; not enough keyboard shortcuts; may be too slow paced for some.&bottomline790=A challenging RTS/sim hybrid that's addictive and easy to play.&gameissue790=June '00, p.96 &gameurl790=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub790=MicroProse&gamerating790=82&gamecategory790=Strategy&gamename791=Man of War&gamehighs791=First-person view is beguiling; good scenario editor, campaign.&gamelows791=Inferior flagship graphics and vague command control.&bottomline791=A strong effort by a new company; its virtues far outweigh its flaws, and its good moments are very good indeed.&gameissue791=December '97, p. 220&gameurl791=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub791=Virgin Interactive&gamerating791=83&gamecategory791=Wargame&gamename792=Man of War II: Chains of Command&gamehighs792=Puts you in the thick of battle; immersive graphics and sound; intuitive interface.&gamelows792=Over-bearing music drowns out important voice cues; close-ups are pixelated.&bottomline792=A rousing experience for anyone who feels the allure of classic naval warfare.&gameissue792=September '99, p. 112&gameurl792=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub792=Strategy First&gamerating792=85&gamecategory792=Strategy&gamename793=Manic Karts&gamehighs793=Sharp graphics; upgrade system lets you improve your cart.&gamelows793=No crashes, no bounces. It's just high-speed graphics bumping into each other through impossible turns.&bottomline793=Unless you just can't live without another arcade racer, don't bother.&gameissue793=August '96, p. 124&gameurl793=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub793=Virgin Interactive&gamerating793=59&gamecategory793=Arcade&gamename794=Manx TT Superbike&gamehighs794=Pretty graphics; fun for the first few plays.&gamelows794=Lame control means that you'll be quickly frustrated; there's not too much to the game for what you're gonna pay.&bottomline794=Not even close to the high water mark set by Moto Racer GP.&gameissue794=February '98, p. 130&gameurl794=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub794=Sega Entertainment&gamerating794=53&gamecategory794=Arcade&gamename795=Marble Drop&gamehighs795=Gorgeous DaVinci-style graphics; low system requirements.&gamelows795=Tedious and repetitive gameplay; no level editor; not much fun.&bottomline795=Marble Drop is a love-it or loathe-it title. Proceed at your own risk.&gameissue795=July '97, p. 159&gameurl795=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub795=Maxis&gamerating795=48&gamecategory795=Puzzle&gamename796=Martian Chronicles&gamehighs796=The Ray Bradbury interviews are interesting and provide some appeal.&gamelows796=Stunningly boring, cliched, lifeless, and bland.&bottomline796=A tragic waste of brilliant source material.&gameissue796=February '96, p. 160&gameurl796=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub796=Simon %26 Schuster Interactive&gamerating796=49&gamecategory796=Adventure&gamename797=Martian Gothic: Unification&gamehighs797=intriguing storyline; atmostpheric music; and good voice acting.&gamelows797=Bad controls; annoying zombies; console-style save-game and inventory system.&bottomline797=A stylish, competent Resident Evil clone that lacks the scares and polish of its inspiration.&gameissue797=August '00, p.106 &gameurl797=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub797=Talonsoft&gamerating797=71&gamecategory797=Adventure&gamename798=Mass Destruction&gamehighs798=With moutains of objects to destroy, Mass Destruction equals addictive action.&gamelows798=No Internet play or 3D acceleration; can look pretty chunky.&bottomline798=If you can find this one on the cheap, go for it.&gameissue798=May '98, p. 114&gameurl798=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub798=ASC Games&gamerating798=76&gamecategory798=Action&gamename799=Master of Magic&gamehighs799=Fantasy world has a vast array of races, spells, and combat units.&gamelows799=Uninspired sound; graphics could be better; and the artificial intelligence routines are sub-par.&bottomline799=A powerful mix of empire building, wizardry, and combat.&gameissue799=January '95, p. 109&gameurl799=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub799=MicroProse&gamerating799=83&gamecategory799=Roleplaying&gamename800=Master of Orion: Battle at Antares&gamehighs800=Endless replay value, thanks to randomly generated universes and gameplay variables.&gamelows800=The amount of micromanaging required is almost overwhelming.&bottomline800=A great update of a classic game, even with the micromanaging.&gameissue800=March '97, p. 134&gameurl800=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub800=MicroProse&gamerating800=86&gamecategory800=Strategy&gamename801=Maui Mallard in Cold Shadow&gamehighs801=Smooth animation and Disney's attention to character design.&gamelows801=Reliance on traditional platform formula makes it predictable.&bottomline801=If you're nostalgic for a mindless action/platform thrill, this could be it, but there are much better action games for the PC.&gameissue801=April '97, p. 113&gameurl801=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub801=Disney Interactive&gamerating801=62&gamecategory801=Arcade&gamename802=Mavis Beacon Teaches Typing! for Kids&gamehighs802=Kids will easily identify with the charming main character.&gamelows802=The actual typing exercises are presented against an environment that can be distracting to kids.&bottomline802=Kids who respond well to the main character will learn to type, but there are better children's typing tutorials on the market.&gameissue802=December '94, p. 139&gameurl802=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub802=Mindscape&gamerating802=75&gamecategory802=Simulation&gamename803=MDK&gamehighs803=Silky smooth performance; difficult levels; incredible graphics.&gamelows803=Complicated interface, vague puzzles and objectives; too short.&bottomline803=If you can warm to the console-style sensibilities of MDK, you'll find a brief but well-done action game.&gameissue803=July '97, p. 166&gameurl803=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub803=Playmates Interactive&gamerating803=86&gamecategory803=Action&gamename804=MDK2&gamehighs804=Psychedelic graphics; great characters; humor that never wears thin.&gamelows804=Too much platform-jumping; slightly clunky adventure-game interface.&bottomline804=A top-notch action-arcade game with a sly, dry sense of humor.&gameissue804=September '00, p. 93&gameurl804=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub804=Interplay&gamerating804=88&gamecategory804=Action&gamename805=Meat Puppet&gamehighs805=Impressive character animation. Great music and sound effects.&gamelows805=Controls are awful and make playing the game a chore. Puzzles are annoying. AI is baffling.&bottomline805=Watch "Aeon Flux" instead. You get great animation without carpal tunnel syndrome.&gameissue805=October '97, p. 244&gameurl805=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub805=Playmates Interactive Entertainment&gamerating805=45&gamecategory805=Action&gamename806=MechCommander&gamehighs806=Mech configurations and options immerse you in the BattleTech world; good graphics.&gamelows806=Tought battle management; linear campaign; no speed or difficulty settings; no in-game saves.&bottomline806=It definitely has its flaws, but there's still a lot of fun here.&gameissue806=September '98, p. 156&gameurl806=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub806=MicroProse&gamerating806=79&gamecategory806=Strategy&gamename807=MechWarrior 2&gamehighs807=Cinema-quality visuals and sounds; silky-smooth control; demanding missions.&gamelows807=Demanding system requirements for hi-res modes; full-fledged net gaming will have to wait for an expansion disk.&bottomline807=If you can only play one battling-robot game a year, make sure it's this one.&gameissue807=September '95, p. 78&gameurl807=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub807=Activision&gamerating807=93&gamecategory807=Simulation&gamename808=MechWarrior 3&gamehighs808=Classic mech mayhem; top-flight graphics and production values.&gamelows808=Some crashes; few new weapons and mech designs; really just MechWarrior 2 with a face lift.&bottomline808=The game remains much the same, but looks a lot better.&gameissue808=August '99, p. 101&gameurl808=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub808=MicroProse&gamerating808=86&gamecategory808=Action&gamename809=MechWarrior 4: Vengeance&gamehighs809=Awesome visuals; diverse missions and environments; engaging plot; badass Mechs.&gamelows809=Lame videos; lack of detailed missions briefings; useless tech updates.&bottomline809=Hands-down the best of the Mechwarrior series.&gameissue809=February '01, p. 52&gameurl809=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub809=Microsoft&gamerating809=88&gamecategory809=Action&gamename810=MechWarrior II: Mercenaries&gamehighs810=New business model, improved graphics make Mercs even more fun than Mech2.&gamelows810=New graphics options mean steeper hardware requirements.&bottomline810=If you liked MechWarrior 2, you'll love Mercenaries.&gameissue810=December '96, p. 252&gameurl810=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub810=Activision&gamerating810=95&gamecategory810=Action&gamename811=Medieval&gamehighs811=Solid production values; exciting scenarios; lots of smash-mouth action.&gamelows811=The editor sometimes deploys made-up archer units but forgets to give them arrows.&bottomline811=A colorful simulation of a neglected but fascinating period of history.&gameissue811=September '98, p. 163&gameurl811=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub811=Incredible Simulations&gamerating811=90&gamecategory811=Wargame&gamename812=MegaRace&gamehighs812=Psychedelic tracks alone are nearly worth the entry price.&gamelows812=The cars handle like motorized shopping carts; aside from different track designs, there's not much variety in gameplay.&bottomline812=If you like non-stop action and killer graphics, you'll love MegaRace.&gameissue812=July '94, p. 56&gameurl812=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub812=Mindscape&gamerating812=83&gamecategory812=Arcade&gamename813=MegaRace 2&gamehighs813=Gorgeous graphics and big, branching tracks.&gamelows813=Dodgy controls; long video segments; and underwhelming sense of speed.&bottomline813=Where the original MegaRace shined on the track, MegaRace 2 merely putts along at a leisurely pace, letting the world race by.&gameissue813=December '96, p. 254&gameurl813=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub813=Mindscape&gamerating813=65&gamecategory813=Arcade&gamename814=Men in Black&gamehighs814=The backgrounds look cool.&gamelows814=Really bad puzzles; nonsensical control; long load times; doesn't have much adventuring to offer gamers -- instead it's just combat, combat, and more combat.&bottomline814=Go rent the movie. This sucks.&gameissue814=March '98, p. 111&gameurl814=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub814=SouthPeak Interactive&gamerating814=34&gamecategory814=Action&gamename815=Menzoberranzan&gamehighs815=Good graphics and sound, and, eventually, a good plot.&gamelows815=Hack, slash, hack, slash. Are we having fun yet?&bottomline815=Features excellent production, a solid engine, and a good premise, but is combat oriented in early levels and takes its sweet time getting to the narrative elements.&gameissue815=February '95, p. 81&gameurl815=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub815=Strategic Simulations Inc.&gamerating815=85&gamecategory815=Roleplaying&gamename816=Merchant Prince&gamehighs816=If smooth, addictive gameplay packed with skull-duggery appeals to you, so will this.&gamelows816=The graphics aren't anything to write home about, and look rather dated.&bottomline816=With its balanced gameplay, Merchant Prince is one of the best new trading games around.&gameissue816=May/June '94, p. 76&gameurl816=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub816=QQP&gamerating816=85&gamecategory816=Strategy&gamename817=Messiah&gamehighs817=Outstanding graphics; possessing people is just plain cool and lots of fun.&gamelows817=Slow-paced platform sequences; tedious AI characters; pretty lame ending.&bottomline817=you won't be as excited near the end as you were at the beginning, but it's a fun title.&gameissue817=July '00, p.88 &gameurl817=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub817=Interplay Productions&gamerating817=77&gamecategory817=Adventure&gamename818=Metal Fatigue&gamehighs818=Awesome, anime-style robots you can tweak endlessly; pre-build phase does some grunt work.&gamelows818=The AI cheats; tediously long missions; bad pathfinding; sound bugs; small maps.&bottomline818=An intriguing take on the genre that should have paid more attention to the RTS basics.&gameissue818=October '00, p. 130&gameurl818=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub818=Talonsoft&gamerating818=67&gamecategory818=Real Time Strategy&gamename819=Metal Gear Solid&gamehighs819=Exact copy of the PlayStation hit- sweet cinematics, voice acting, and gameplay.&gamelows819=Exact copy of the PlayStation hit- all the clipping, low-res textures, and console controls.&bottomline819=A chance for PC gamers to experience the best of the last generation of console games.&gameissue819=December '00, p. 156&gameurl819=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub819=Microsoft&gamerating819=79&gamecategory819=Action&gamename820=Metal Marines&gamehighs820=Delightful graphics and animation; fast and furious action.&gamelows820=Solo play is too damn fast for you to enjoy all the details.&bottomline820=Excellent for modem play; a bit too frustrating in the solo mode.&gameissue820=May '95, p. 88&gameurl820=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub820=Mindscape&gamerating820=63&gamecategory820=Action&gamename821=Metaltech: Battledrome&gamehighs821=The ability to play over modem or network.&gamelows821=Mediocre graphics and shell; repetitive combat scenarios.&bottomline821=Rather uninspired and a sore disappointment after the terrific EarthSiege; head-to-head could sell this to dedicated modem players.&gameissue821=April '95, p. 110&gameurl821=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub821=Sierra On-Line&gamerating821=65&gamecategory821=Action&gamename822=Metaltech: EarthSiege&gamehighs822=Plenty of action and a wide degree of control.&gamelows822=Hard to master the controls; some overly difficult missions.&bottomline822=A super battling robots game; undoubtedly the best on the market; a challenging but rewarding game.&gameissue822=March '95, p. 85&gameurl822=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub822=Sierra On-Line&gamerating822=90&gamecategory822=Action&gamename823=Micro Machines 2&gamehighs823=Going against a friend in head-to-head competition is a blast; excellent track editor.&gamelows823=Lacks network options; all multi-player action has to be played off the same PC.&bottomline823=Good clean fun. That's the reason it's been around so long, it's a good game.&gameissue823=October '96, p. 180&gameurl823=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub823=GameTek&gamerating823=80&gamecategory823=Arcade&gamename824=Microcosm&gamehighs824=Fluid animation and a good soundtrack keep the game moving.&gamelows824=Frustration levels are high, and the gameplay value is low.&bottomline824=It could only appeal to the most hard-core arcade shooter fans, and even then there's not really enough gameplay on display for that crowd.&gameissue824=July '94, p. 65&gameurl824=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub824=Psygnosis&gamerating824=45&gamecategory824=Arcade&gamename825=Microsoft Baseball 2000&gamehighs825=Very pretty; improved fielding and much faster play; cheap.&gamelows825=Boring pitcher-batter confrontations; lack of options; poorly balanced gameplay.&bottomline825=It's only 20 bucks but should have been a free patch to last year's game.&gameissue825=August '99, p. 109&gameurl825=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub825=Microsoft&gamerating825=59&gamecategory825=Sports&gamename826=Microsoft Baseball 2001&gamehighs826=Microsoft was smart to get the Baseball Mogul technology- it is a good stats engine.&gamelows826=Boring gameplay; stuttering soud; tiny manual; no internet play; awful pitcher-batter interface.&bottomline826=Any baseball game is better than this. With Sammy Sosa out there, why play anything else?&gameissue826=August '00, p.97 &gameurl826=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub826=Microsoft&gamerating826=41&gamecategory826=Sports&gamename827=Microsoft Baseball 3D&gamehighs827=Nice ball-park atmosphere and graphics; good texture maps and animations.&gamelows827=Nearly impossible fielding; some realism lapses; takes too long to complete a game.&bottomline827=Multi-play is fun, but solo gamers are advised to look elsewhere.&gameissue827=August '98, p. 120&gameurl827=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub827=Microsoft&gamerating827=62&gamecategory827=Sports&gamename828=Microsoft Casino&gamehighs828=&gamelows828=&bottomline828=&gameissue828=March '01, p. 94&gameurl828=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub828=Microsoft&gamerating828=40&gamecategory828=Sports&gamename829=Microsoft Flight Simulator 98&gamehighs829=Spectacular graphics, depth of subject material, best helicopter simulaton available.&gamelows829=Lacks documentation. Some buggy lessons.&bottomline829=Both beginners and experts will find challenges and learn something new, but the hint book is a required purchase for beginners.&gameissue829=January '98, p. 273&gameurl829=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub829=Microsoft&gamerating829=85&gamecategory829=Simulation&gamename830=Microsoft Golf 1998&gamehighs830=Pretty graphics; good sound; nice selection of gameplay options.&gamelows830=Unrealistic physics; poor game interface.&bottomline830=This can't compete with the big boys. Whatever it is you look for in a golf game, you can find it done better elsewhere.&gameissue830=August '98, p. 113a&gameurl830=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub830=Microsoft&gamerating830=43&gamecategory830=Sports&gamename831=Microsoft Golf 3.0&gamehighs831=Easy multiplayer options for playing over the 'net.&gamelows831=The graphics should've been updated; the menu-driven interface is sorta clunky.&bottomline831=If Internet competition is your thing, MS Golf delivers a seamless entry onto the web; if you're a die-hard duffer, stick to Links LS.&gameissue831=April '97, p. 136&gameurl831=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub831=Microsoft&gamerating831=65&gamecategory831=Sports&gamename832=Microsoft Monster Truck Madness&gamehighs832=Great-looking trucks; outstanding racing; fun network play. The horn plays "Dixie."&gamelows832=Really needs a monster system to run. More tracks would have been nice.&bottomline832=More fun than you can have at the state fair arena.&gameissue832=December '96, p. 248&gameurl832=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub832=Microsoft Corporation&gamerating832=85&gamecategory832=Sports&gamename833=Microsoft Soccer&gamehighs833=Easy installation; network play.&gamelows833=Frustrating gameplay; average graphics; cheesy sound effects; only one view of on-field gameplay.&bottomline833=In the market for a great soccer sim? You won't find it here.&gameissue833=March '97, p. 129&gameurl833=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub833=Microsoft&gamerating833=58&gamecategory833=Sports&gamename834=Microsoft Space Simulator&gamehighs834=Stunning high-res graphics; realistic approach to space travel.&gamelows834=Poor or non-existent sound; the interface can be awkward and confusing.&bottomline834=Solid science combined with a sense of wonder equals an entertaining, educational way to explore the galaxy.&gameissue834=March '95, p. 80&gameurl834=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub834=Microsoft&gamerating834=84&gamecategory834=Simulation&gamename835=Midtown Madness&gamehighs835=Addictive Cruise mode; spiffy vehicle physics; rocking multiplayer modes.&gamelows835=Racing is tricky; a few odd physics bugs.&bottomline835=If you've ever wanted to plow through rush-hour traffic in a semi truck, you are strongly encouraged to buy this game.&gameissue835=August '99, p. 102&gameurl835=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub835=Microsoft&gamerating835=90
&gamecategory835=Racing&gamename836=Midtown Madness 2&gamehighs836=Huge; deatiled cities; lots of cars to unlock;fun multiplayer modes.&gamelows836=Occasional bugs; some awkward controls; nothing new visually; some strange omissions.&bottomline836=It's not a vast improvement over the original but it's just as fun.&gameissue836=December '00, p. 168&gameurl836=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub836=Microsoft&gamerating836=81&gamecategory836=Racing&gamename837=MiG Alley&gamehighs837=Superb flight models; gorgeous graphics; immersive campaign.&gamelows837=Difficult waypoint system; weak manual; poorly optimized Internet code; shudder bug.&bottomline837=A tremendously enjoyable and well-crafted treatment of the pre-missile jet era.&gameissue837=December '99, p. 153&gameurl837=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub837=Empire Interactive&gamerating837=90&gamecategory837=Simulation&gamename838=Might and Magic VII: For Blood and Honor&gamehighs838=Tons of items; good monster variety; lots of quests and skills; huge gameworld.&gamelows838=Gameplay gets very old very quick; story isn't involving; mindless fetch-and-carry quests.&bottomline838=There are much better things for roleplayers to do with their valuable time.&gameissue838=September '99, p. 95&gameurl838=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub838=3DO Company&gamerating838=63&gamecategory838=Roleplaying&gamename839=Might %26 Magic VI: The Mandate of Heaven&gamehighs839=Tons of depth; vital, interesting world. Good old-school party-based exploration.&gamelows839=Some chunky graphics, some hokey monsters. Peasants often hamper movement in towns.&bottomline839=The best pure FRPG since Ultima VII.&gameissue839=August '98, p. 128&gameurl839=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub839=3DO Company&gamerating839=90&gamecategory839=Roleplaying&gamename840=Millennia: Altered Destinies&gamehighs840=Innovative approach combining time-travel, strategy, and narrative elements.&gamelows840=Some sense of frustration over how to deal with certain problems or dead ends. Awkward and unnecessary combat sequences.&bottomline840=A refreshingly different type of narrative science-fiction game.&gameissue840=January '96, p. 225&gameurl840=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub840=Take 2 Interactive&gamerating840=88&gamecategory840=Strategy&gamename841=Millennium Auction&gamehighs841=Lavishly rendered solid 3D characters, surreal animated sections, and lovely digitized photos flesh out this engaging sim.&gamelows841=Little variation from game to game.&bottomline841=A believable game world that's entertaining and (gasp!) educational; much fun for CD-ROM owners.&gameissue841=August '94, p. 60&gameurl841=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub841=Eidolon&gamerating841=79&gamecategory841=Strategy&gamename842=Mind Grind&gamehighs842=Ten categories and five playing arenas make for loads of possible questions.&gamelows842=No clear variation between easy and hard questions; mediocre graphics.&bottomline842=Unless you simply adore trivia games, don't bother with this one.&gameissue842=November '96, p. 264&gameurl842=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub842=Microforum&gamerating842=45&gamecategory842=Trivia&gamename843=MindRover&gamehighs843=&gamelows843=&bottomline843=&gameissue843=June '00, p.113&gameurl843=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub843=Cognitoys&gamerating843=89&gamecategory843=Strategy&gamename844=Mirage&gamehighs844=The graphics are pretty attractive.&gamelows844=Stilted video, puzzling transitions, bad acting, and clumsy interface make it almost painful to play.&bottomline844=Nice visuals aren't enough to save this disjointed, confusing game.&gameissue844=October '95, p. 131&gameurl844=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub844=Atlantis Interactive&gamerating844=47&gamecategory844=Adventure&gamename845=Mission Critical&gamehighs845=Fine graphics and sound, silky interface, good acting, exceptional script.&gamelows845=Inadequate online help, a bit too much corridor-prowling between the more intense sequences, and an anti-climatic ending.&bottomline845=A mature and thought-provoking adventure that plays the way a good science fiction novel reads.&gameissue845=February '96, p. 155&gameurl845=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub845=Legend Entertainment&gamerating845=85&gamecategory845=Adventure&gamename846=MissionForce: Cyberstorm&gamehighs846=Slick production value, no-nonsense mission structure, and lots of options.&gamelows846=Hex-based movement is a pain; steep learning curve; limited multi-player excitement.&bottomline846=A solid and demanding strategy game that's every bit as exciting as the real-time shoot-'em-ups.&gameissue846=October '96, p. 136&gameurl846=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub846=Sierra Online&gamerating846=82&gamecategory846=Strategy&gamename847=Mob Rule&gamehighs847=Diabolical sense of humor; rock-solid Sim-style gameplay.&gamelows847=Empire management can be tedious in stretches; some obstacles seem illogically random.&bottomline847=A good bet for anyone who ever envisioned a SimCity gone bad.&gameissue847=November '99, p. 168&gameurl847=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub847=Simon %26 Schuster Interactive&gamerating847=82&gamecategory847=Strategy&gamename848=Mobil 1 Rally&gamehighs848=Exquisite graphics; varied rally stages and licensed vehicles; responsive driving model.&gamelows848=Somewhat suspect off-track physics; relaxed damage modeling.&bottomline848=The most well-crafted and exhaustively detailed rally sim ont eh market.&gameissue848=June '00, p.106 &gameurl848=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub848=Electronic Arts&gamerating848=90&gamecategory848=Racing&gamename849=Mode&gamehighs849=Hitting the escape button gets you out of the game very quickly.&gamelows849=It exists. It takes up four CDs that would have been better used for John Tesh music.&bottomline849=The nadir of non-interactive video junk.&gameissue849=January '97, p. 248&gameurl849=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub849=Corel Corp.&gamerating849=10&gamecategory849=Adventure&gamename850=Monaco Grand Prix Racing Simulation 2&gamehighs850=Numerous features and settings will appeal to hardcore simers and newbies.&gamelows850=Frame rates drop seriously in a full field of competitors; still no graduated difficulty levels.&bottomline850=The overall improvements make this one of the best racing games on the market.&gameissue850=March '99, p. 148&gameurl850=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub850=Ubi Soft&gamerating850=91&gamecategory850=Sports&gamename851=Monday Night Football '98&gamehighs851=The manual is a pretty good read, albeit mostly fiction.&gamelows851=Tiny playbooks; poor graphics; and abysmal control.&bottomline851=It's a simulation without any of the qualities that make a simulation worthwhile; it's an arcade game that's hard to control.&gameissue851=December '97, p. 219&gameurl851=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub851=OT Sports&gamerating851=53&gamecategory851=Sports&gamename852=Monopoly CD-ROM&gamehighs852=Super smooth animations, Internet play, slick interface and plenty of options.&gamelows852=It is, after all, still a board game conversion, and so ultimately has a flat feel.&bottomline852=We bet that even Monopoly-haters will be charmed by this clever and well-executed game.&gameissue852=December '95, p. 275&gameurl852=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub852=Virgin Interactive&gamerating852=90&gamecategory852=Strategy&gamename853=Monopoly Deluxe&gamehighs853=Smooth VGA graphics and enchanting animations; change the rules to suit you.&gamelows853=Some of the animation is repetitive and merely slows down gameplay.&bottomline853=Enjoyment for gamers of all ages and skill levels.&gameissue853=November '94, p. 86&gameurl853=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub853=Virgin Interactive&gamerating853=85&gamecategory853=Strategy&gamename854=Monopoly: Star Wars CD-ROM Edition&gamehighs854=Tried-n-true gameplay combined with Star Wars multimedia flash.&gamelows854=The multimedia flash gets really old. It's just Monopoly in sci-fi garb.&bottomline854=Just like an aging Jedi, Star Wars Monopoly slowly but surely loses its fizz&gameissue854=February '98, p. 187&gameurl854=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub854=Hasbro Interactive&gamerating854=68&gamecategory854=Strategy&gamename855=Monster Truck Madness 2&gamehighs855=Graphically superior to any other monster truck game.&gamelows855=No career mode. Weak keyboard options and competition modes. Adequate AI drivers.&bottomline855=A fun romp through the mulch that should have had a few more features.&gameissue855=August '98, p. 138&gameurl855=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub855=Microsoft&gamerating855=85&gamecategory855=Action&gamename856=Montezuma's Return&gamehighs856=Sweet graphics and animation in 3Dfx version; great combo of action and puzzle-solving.&gamelows856=The lack of an in-game save makes for a high frustration factor.&bottomline856=If you've got a little patience, this one is definitely worth checking out.&gameissue856=December '98, p. 230&gameurl856=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub856=GT Interactive&gamerating856=78&gamecategory856=Action&gamename857=Monty Python and the Quest for the Holy Grail&gamehighs857=Lots of Python for the Python lover.&gamelows857=Not much game play. Finding necessary items is a pixel hunt on the screen.&bottomline857=Only the most dedicated Python fan would play this game. Otherwise, just rent the film.&gameissue857=October '96, p. 168&gameurl857=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub857=7th Level Inc.&gamerating857=47&gamecategory857=Adventure&gamename858=Mordor&gamehighs858=Plenty of stats-heavy roleplaying for gamers who miss the classics.&gamelows858=Almost no graphics or sound to speak of; very little gameplay apart from combat.&bottomline858=This is a dungeon crawl from the old school, but it's worth a look from the uninitiated.&gameissue858=November '95, p. 150&gameurl858=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub858=TDA&gamerating858=68&gamecategory858=Roleplaying&gamename859=Mortal Kombat&gamehighs859=Great fighting action; clever graphics; and near-perfect gameplay.&gamelows859=A little bit too violent for some people--but hey, it is a fighting game.&bottomline859=If you've been burned by watered-down IBM action games in the past, here's your chance to make up for it!&gameissue859=May/June '94, p. 83&gameurl859=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub859=Ultratech&gamerating859=91&gamecategory859=Arcade&gamename860=Mortal Kombat 3&gamehighs860=Network options; more special moves than you can shake a bloody spine at.&gamelows860=The look and feel of the Mortal Kombat series is getting a little stale.&bottomline860=Yet another excellent arcade experience from the king of fighting games.&gameissue860=October '95, p. 98&gameurl860=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub860=Acclaim Distribution Inc.&gamerating860=89&gamecategory860=Arcade&gamename861=Mortal Kombat 4&gamehighs861=Lightning-fast gameplay; amusing fatalities.&gamelows861=Board-stiff animation, cheesy special effects, and questionable depth.&bottomline861=Mortal Kombat 4 is a competent addition to a mediocre series, but there are better PC fighting games out there.&gameissue861=October '98, p. 224&gameurl861=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub861=Midway&gamerating861=66&gamecategory861=Arcade&gamename862=Mortal Kombat II&gamehighs862=All of the blood and gore and gameplay of the arcade version; excellent control with a gamepad.&gamelows862=If you've already spent a fortune in quarters playing MKII, you won't find anything new here.&bottomline862=A great arcade fighter that makes the transition to the PC with no compromises.&gameissue862=May '95, p. 71&gameurl862=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub862=Acclaim Distribution Inc.&gamerating862=86&gamecategory862=Arcade&gamename863=Mortal Kombat Trilogy&gamehighs863=Solid gameplay; plenty of of wild special moves; inclusion of every MK character.&gamelows863=Steep requirements to get full-screen action; no saved game feature for the tournament mode.&bottomline863=Though nothing new was added, Mortal Kombat Trilogy is timeless and addictive.&gameissue863=March '98, p. 117&gameurl863=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub863=GT Interactive&gamerating863=76&gamecategory863=Arcade&gamename864=Mortyr&gamehighs864=You get to kill Nazis. Lots of Nazis. Nazis everywhere, just waiting for you to kill them.&gamelows864=Takes the FPS genre a step backwards; bad sound, bad AI.&bottomline864=Wolfenstein 3D redone with new graphics, but with the same old gameplay.&gameissue864=April '00, p.95 &gameurl864=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub864=Interplay Productions&gamerating864=48&gamecategory864=Action&gamename865=Moto Racer GP&gamehighs865=Great graphics with or without 3D card; dead-on play; sensational multi-player racing.&gamelows865=There's an itsy bit of scenery pop-in on some courses.&bottomline865=A dynamite package that blows away the competition.&gameissue865=December '97, p. 181&gameurl865=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub865=Electronic Arts&gamerating865=91&gamecategory865=Racing&gamename866=Motocross Madness&gamehighs866=Feels like the real thing! Awesome graphics, sound; great control.&gamelows866=There could have been more terrain detail on the stunt and baja tracks; limited track editor.&bottomline866=No time to write bottom line. Must return to Motocross Madness. Now.&gameissue866=November '98, p. 222&gameurl866=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub866=Microsoft&gamerating866=92&gamecategory866=Action&gamename867=Motocross Madness 2&gamehighs867=Incredible graphics and animations, varied gameplay and environments; robust online play.&gamelows867=Inconsistent handling; no music during gameplay; no track editor as promised.&bottomline867=With considerable eye candy, depth, and replayability, expect this madness to last.&gameissue867=August '00, p.90 &gameurl867=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub867=Microsoft&gamerating867=87&gamecategory867=Racing&gamename868=Motorhead&gamehighs868=Graphics create a true sensation of speed; you can spawn many muliplayer versions.&gamelows868=Limited tracks and cares until you place high enough; no damage to cars during crashes.&bottomline868=Motorhead is satisfyingly hot arcade-style racing action for your PC.&gameissue868=October '98, p. 203&gameurl868=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub868=Fox Interactive&gamerating868=88&gamecategory868=Arcade&gamename869=Multimedia Celebrity Poker&gamehighs869=Nice full-motion video footage; simple and intuitive interface.&gamelows869=Motions and comments by the stars become repetitive very quickly, so there's not much replay value.&bottomline869=Don't expect to stay up late nights with this one.&gameissue869=September '95, p. 98&gameurl869=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub869=New World Computing, Inc.&gamerating869=58&gamecategory869=Simulation&gamename870=Mummy: Tomb of the Pharaoh&gamehighs870=The music and sound effects provide a wonderful atmosphere.&gamelows870=Plot and puzzles are ordinary, without anything new to offer the seasoned player.&bottomline870=A good introduction to the adventure game genre, but there's better out there.&gameissue870=April '97, p. 150&gameurl870=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub870=Interplay&gamerating870=65&gamecategory870=Adventure&gamename871=Muppets Inside&gamehighs871=Colorful, entertaining, and extremely user-friendly.&gamelows871=It's the same old song; the better your system, the better the game performs.&bottomline871=You'd have to be either Statler or Waldorf not to enjoy this game.&gameissue871=September '96, p. 125&gameurl871=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub871=Starwave Corporation&gamerating871=88&gamecategory871=Adventure&gamename872=Mutant Penguins&gamehighs872=Whimsical graphics, nice music, and tough puzzles.&gamelows872=Repeated access of the CD-ROM under Win95 will frustrate most players.&bottomline872=A new take on Lemmings with a budget price, Mutant Penguins is a wannabe winner.&gameissue872=June '97, p. 96&gameurl872=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub872=GameTek&gamerating872=68&gamecategory872=Arcade&gamename873=Myst&gamehighs873=Graphics, sounds, and gameplay that pull you in and never let go.&gamelows873=It's a crap shoot as to whether or not your particular hardware set up combo will bring even more woe to Myst Island.&bottomline873=Finally a game that validates the hype of CD-ROM. If you were looking for a reason to move up to those silvery little discs, this is it.&gameissue873=May/June '94, p. 64&gameurl873=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub873=Broderbund&gamerating873=95&gamecategory873=Adventure&gamename874=Mysteries of the Sith&gamehighs874=New weapons, enemies, levels, and Force powers; solid level design.&gamelows874=Some levels too puzzle heavy; colored lighting overdone at times.&bottomline874=This is a great expansion pack for an awesome game.&gameissue874=April '98, p. 96&gameurl874=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub874=LucasArts&gamerating874=87&gamecategory874=Action&gamename875=Myth II: Soulblighter&gamehighs875=Brutal graphics; great multi-player; solid physics model.&gamelows875=Weak pathfinding; many changes are cosmetic in nature.&bottomline875=Myth II has wanton carnage, great multi-player action, and killer graphics. What more could you want?&gameissue875=May '99, p. 101&gameurl875=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub875=Bungie Software&gamerating875=88&gamecategory875=Strategy&gamename876=Myth: The Fallen Lords&gamehighs876=Revolutionary engine and gorgeous graphics; true 3D terrain and realisitc physics.&gamelows876=Some troublesome unit AI; "friendly fire" a little too unfriendly; no in-game music; no level editor/map generator; need larger view of battlefield.&bottomline876=Myth is a melee of a good time.&gameissue876=February '98, p. 180&gameurl876=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub876=Bungie Software&gamerating876=90&gamecategory876=Strategy&gamename877=Nahan: The Ultimate 3D Puzzle Game&gamehighs877=A large assortment of puzzles, tilesets, and graphics.&gamelows877=Lacks that addictive quality to sustain interest; awful music unless you like that techno crap.&bottomline877=A Mahjong-like game that relies more heavily on style than substance.&gameissue877=June '98, p. 111&gameurl877=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub877=Global Star Software&gamerating877=60&gamecategory877=Puzzle&gamename878=NAM&gamehighs878=The multiplayer game can be pretty fun.&gamelows878=Awful hi-res graphics; the claim of "realistically bringing the Vietnam War to life" in asn out-and-out farce.&bottomline878=You might get your money's worth out of the multi-player game.&gameissue878=October '98, p. 225a&gameurl878=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub878=GT Interactive&gamerating878=53&gamecategory878=Action&gamename879=NASCAR 2000&gamehighs879=Cutting-edge graphics; conveys sense of speed; good selection of licensed tracks and drivers.&gamelows879=Severely flawed AI routines; unrealistic physics and damage modeling; velcro walls.&bottomline879=A huge improvement on Revolution, but not in the same league as Sierra's NASCAR titles.&gameissue879=July '00, p.97&gameurl879=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub879=Electronic Arts&gamerating879=70&gamecategory879=Racing&gamename880=NASCAR Heat&gamehighs880=Superb Winston Cup cars and tracks; impressive physics; addictive "senario" modes. &gamelows880=Forgiving damage modeling; idiot AI moments; poor 'net support; weak force- feedback.&bottomline880=Definitely flawed, but still a serious threat to Papyrus' stranglehold.&gameissue880=December '00, p. 145&gameurl880=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub880=Hasbro Interactive&gamerating880=80&gamecategory880=Racing&gamename881=NASCAR Legends&gamehighs881=High-res graphics; historically accuate cars and tracks; superb 3D positional sound.&gamelows881=Aging physics engine exhibits a few flaws; Significant AI "roadblock" bug.&bottomline881=A polished and tuned stock car racing sim with a unique historical spin.&gameissue881=April '00, p.88 &gameurl881=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub881=Sierra&gamerating881=83&gamecategory881=Racing&gamename882=NASCAR Racing&gamehighs882=Great graphics; stirring sound; hair-raising action.&gamelows882=A mid-range 486 is barely adequate to run the game, even in standard VGA mode.&bottomline882=If you're a race fan with a fast computer, your life simply isn't complete without NASCAR Racing.&gameissue882=February '95, p. 94&gameurl882=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub882=Papyrus&gamerating882=94&gamecategory882=Simulation&gamename883=NASCAR Racing 2&gamehighs883=Improved graphics, framerate, interface; great multi-player options.&gamelows883=Demanding system requirements. Occasionally fishy AI.&bottomline883=If you're a fan of the original, this is a worthwhile upgrade. If you never tried the original, here's your chance to catch the fever.&gameissue883=March '97, p. 116&gameurl883=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub883=Sierra&gamerating883=90&gamecategory883=Simulation&gamename884=NASCAR Racing 3&gamehighs884=High-resolution graphics; improved AI; superb 3D sound; force-feedback support.&gamelows884=Aging physics engine; 20 percent fewer tracks than before; significant AI bug.&bottomline884=A satisfying sim that's only missing the Grand Prix Legends engine.&gameissue884=December '99, p. 145&gameurl884=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub884=Sierra Sports&gamerating884=81&gamecategory884=Racing&gamename885=NASCAR Revolution&gamehighs885=Some great animations and eye candy; outstanding car models and textures.&gamelows885=Horrible control; frustrating AI; a real system hog; and more!&bottomline885=Like racing games? Stay away from this one.&gameissue885=June '99, p. 128&gameurl885=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub885=Electronic Arts&gamerating885=34&gamecategory885=Racing&gamename886=National Lampoon's Blind Date&gamehighs886=Realistic depiction of the tribulations of strategic naval command.&gamelows886=Limited appeal, and the usual drawbacks of the Windows environment.&bottomline886=An entertaining revival of the "dating simulation" concept.&gameissue886=December '94, p. 150&gameurl886=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub886=Trimark Interactive&gamerating886=74&gamecategory886=Adventure&gamename887=Nations&gamehighs887=The manual has a nice layout and few typos.&gamelows887=Appaling AI; unrealistic even on "ultra-realistic" settings; muddy visuals; strange interface.&bottomline887=The last and by far the least of the WWII flight sims.&gameissue887=February '00, p. 107&gameurl887=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub887=Psygnosis&gamerating887=10&gamecategory887=Simulation&gamename888=Navy Strike&gamehighs888=Good graphics; campaign mode adds new dimension.&gamelows888=Bewildering keystrokes, menus; unrealistic flight models.&bottomline888=With its emphasis on fun air combat and the intriguing Command Module, Navy Strike is a good introductory sim.&gameissue888=February '96, p. 119&gameurl888=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub888=Empire Interactive&gamerating888=80&gamecategory888=Simulation&gamename889=NBA Action 98&gamehighs889=Players perform realistically; great motion-capture work; free throws!&gamelows889=High system requirements; a bit behind the technology curve all around.&bottomline889=If you can live without the glitz and glitter, the gameplay will win you over.&gameissue889=June '98, p. 88&gameurl889=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub889=Sega Entertainment&gamerating889=87&gamecategory889=Sports&gamename890=NBA Basketball 2000&gamehighs890=&gamelows890=&bottomline890=&gameissue890=March '00, p.121 &gameurl890=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub890=Fox Interactive&gamerating890=15&gamecategory890=Sports&gamename891=NBA Full Court Press&gamehighs891=Slick presentation; great commentary; what you'd expect from an NBA license.&gamelows891=Bland graphics; unsatisfying feel; doesn't pack the kind of attitude an NBA license suggests.&bottomline891=There have been better basketball games; there's better to come. Why buy this?&gameissue891=January '97, p. 247&gameurl891=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub891=Microsoft&gamerating891=60&gamecategory891=Sports&gamename892=NBA Inside Drive 2000&gamehighs892=Gorgeous player art and animations; good audio effects; affordable price.&gamelows892=Unrealistic pace to gameplay; virtually no defense; no career mode or network play.&bottomline892=A solid and inexpensive action-based alternative to NBA Live 2000.&gameissue892=November '99, p. 138&gameurl892=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub892=Microsoft&gamerating892=76&gamecategory892=Sports&gamename893=NBA Live 2000&gamehighs893=Smarter play; engrossing franchise mode; legends of the game; gorgeous graphics.&gamelows893=RAM is of the essence; simulation still has room for improvement; atrocious announcing.&bottomline893=Any basketball fan who passes this one up needs his/her hear examined.&gameissue893=January '00, p. 184&gameurl893=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub893=EA Sports&gamerating893=90&gamecategory893=Sports&gamename894=NBA Live 95&gamehighs894=You name it. Everything about NBA Live '95 is a treat for the eyes and ears.&gamelows894=You can't edit players, and coaching and strategy options are limited.&bottomline894=If you're a hoops fan, and you have a high-end machine, you shouldn't be without this game.&gameissue894=June '95, p. 85&gameurl894=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub894=Electronic Arts&gamerating894=90&gamecategory894=Sports&gamename895=NBA Live 96&gamehighs895=Brings expansion teams, a player-creation feature, on-the-fly play-calling, and multiple camera angles to an already great game.&gamelows895=Too many blocked shots and out-of-bounds passes; tricky to find a good camera angle; steep hardware requirements.&bottomline895=A great simulation that can be enjoyed on a variety of levels.&gameissue895=May '96, p. 97&gameurl895=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub895=Electronic Arts&gamerating895=88&gamecategory895=Simulation&gamename896=NBA Live 97&gamehighs896=Incredible graphics, full rosters, all the stats, and unequaled presentation.&gamelows896=Slippery control, poor frame-rate on slower systems, and some flaws as a sim.&bottomline896=The best-looking, best-playing, basketball game available, even with its flaws.&gameissue896=April '97, p. 98&gameurl896=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub896=Electronic Arts&gamerating896=84&gamecategory896=Sports&gamename897=NBA Live 98&gamehighs897=Awesome visuals, presentation, and interface; new features that enhance gameplay.&gamelows897=Lack of fouls called against the CPU. There are a few graphical glitches during replays.&bottomline897=For those who enjoy a great looking, great playing game, NBA Live 98 is the best.&gameissue897=January '98, p. 234&gameurl897=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub897=Electronic Arts&gamerating897=92&gamecategory897=Sports&gamename898=NBA Live 99&gamehighs898=Brilliant graphics and animations; exciting on-court play; improved AI.&gamelows898=Too many steals and blocks; career mode is poorly implemented; sports ticker bug.&bottomline898=The closest any of us may get to a real NBA game this year.&gameissue898=February '99, p. 219&gameurl898=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub898=Electronic Arts&gamerating898=92&gamecategory898=Sports&gamename899=NCAA Basketball Final Four '97&gamehighs899=Unprecedented variety of post-up moves.&gamelows899=Sloppy control; basketball is too big for the rim; speed is a little slow.&bottomline899=It's the best college hoops game on the PC, but, there isn't much competition out there, either.&gameissue899=July '97, p. 154&gameurl899=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub899=Mindscape&gamerating899=71&gamecategory899=Sports&gamename900=NCAA Championship Basketball&gamehighs900=Good oncourt gameplay; recruiting and multi-player optinos give it a good shelf life.&gamelows900=Results of simulated games are questionable; only one viewing perspective; no out-of-bounds; inaccurate physical stats and jersey numbers.&bottomline900=A fun college basketball sim, but one that can clearly stand some improvement.&gameissue900=December '96, p. 308&gameurl900=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub900=GTE Entertainment&gamerating900=65&gamecategory900=Simulation&gamename901=NCAA Footbal 98&gamehighs901=Great running game; smooth animation; lots of teams to choose from.&gamelows901=AI problems with the offense; no career mode.&bottomline901=If the offense problems don't bother you, you'll have a great deal of fun with this soild addition to EA Sports' lineup.&gameissue901=February '98, p. 168&gameurl901=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub901=Electronic Arts&gamerating901=86&gamecategory901=Sports&gamename902=NCAA Football 99&gamehighs902=Stunning graphics; perfect atmosphere; astounding game play; Dynasty Mode.&gamelows902=Save game problems seen in the first game still exist; no play editor.&bottomline902=Don't hesitate to add this to your sports collection -- it's da bomb.&gameissue902=November '98, p. 254&gameurl902=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub902=Electronic Arts&gamerating902=92&gamecategory902=Sports&gamename903=NCAA: Road to the Final Four 2&gamehighs903=Three seasons of NCAA tournament fields; handsome graphics and some exciting action.&gamelows903=Choppy animation; awkward coaching interface.&bottomline903=If you've been waiting for a good basketball sim, Road to the Final Four 2 is definitely worth a look.&gameissue903=February '95, p. 114&gameurl903=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub903=Bethesda Softworks&gamerating903=80&gamecategory903=Simulation&gamename904=Necrodome&gamehighs904=Many play options; Internet support; lots of things to smash and shoot.&gamelows904=Murky, circular levels; too many stops and starts.&bottomline904=Fun and playable, but not really remarkable.&gameissue904=February '97, p. 114&gameurl904=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub904=SSI&gamerating904=84&gamecategory904=Arcade&gamename905=Need for Speed&gamehighs905=Great hi-res graphics; cool videos of the cars.&gamelows905=Limited number of tracks; no crashes; the single-player mode gets old.&bottomline905=If you've been looking for a slick action game with the right mix of realism and arcade gameplay, look no further.&gameissue905=November '95, p. 112&gameurl905=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub905=Electronic Arts&gamerating905=84&gamecategory905=Action&gamename906=Need for Speed: High Stakes&gamehighs906=Multi-tier career mode; free 'net play; impressive stable of supercars; exquisite scenery.&gamelows906=Unsophisticated driving and damage modeling; screwy save game feature in career mode.&bottomline906=One of the most complete arcade racers on the market.&gameissue906=September '99, p. 111&gameurl906=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub906=Electronic Arts&gamerating906=82&gamecategory906=Racing&gamename907=Need for Speed II&gamehighs907=Pretty graphics, lots of cute touches; mucho multi-player options.&gamelows907=Short tracks; no cops; slower than molasses on low-end Pentiums.&bottomline907=Try as it might, this just can't touch the original.&gameissue907=July '97, p. 180&gameurl907=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub907=Electronic Arts&gamerating907=73&gamecategory907=Arcade&gamename908=Need for Speed III: Hot Pursuit&gamehighs908=The graphics are amazing at full detail; kick-ass cars; the cops are back!&gamelows908=Not enough variety in tracks; opponents' AI is shaky; steep system requirements.&bottomline908=If you like fast cars and outrunning Johnny Law, you can't do much better than this.&gameissue908=December '98, p. 177a&gameurl908=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub908=Electronic Arts&gamerating908=88&gamecategory908=Arcade&gamename909=Nemesis: The Wizardry Adventure&gamehighs909=Pretty graphics; unique puzzles; variety of creatures, dungeons.&gamelows909=Awkward combat interface; story line isn't involving.&bottomline909=A decent graphic adventure, but if you're dying to play more Wizardry games, you're bound to be disappointed.&gameissue909=February '97, p. 134&gameurl909=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub909=Sir-tech Software&gamerating909=73&gamecategory909=Adventure&gamename910=NetStorm: Islands at War&gamehighs910=Innovative design; good for both beginners and experts; easy set up for Internet play.&gamelows910=Susceptible to cheats and hacks; the usual Internet idiots can detract from the experience.&bottomline910=Activision's "quick and dirty" RTS game for the Internet is a winner.&gameissue910=March '98, p. 153&gameurl910=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub910=Activision&gamerating910=83&gamecategory910=Strategy&gamename911=netWAR&gamehighs911=Great visuals, balanced team-play, and it's a fun online game.&gamelows911=Control is a bit screwy. The frequent server outages can be extremely annoying.&bottomline911=If you want a quick-and-easy online blastfest, netWAR should do the trick.&gameissue911=July '98, p. 116&gameurl911=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub911=Headland Digital Media&gamerating911=71&gamecategory911=Action&gamename912=Neverhood Chronicles&gamehighs912=Wonderful claymation animations and backdrops.&gamelows912=Repetitive and pointless puzzling; almost no interaction.&bottomline912=The tiresome puzzles and limited interaction squash the life out of what could have been an amazing adventure.&gameissue912=December '96, p. 258&gameurl912=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub912=Dreamworks Interactive&gamerating912=40&gamecategory912=Adventure&gamename913=New Horizons&gamehighs913=Plenty of variety gives this one good replay value.&gamelows913=Way too cutesy, with cliched dialogue, videogame-looking graphics, and little real challenge.&bottomline913=Light, lively entertainment, but nothing new; not for the serious strategist.&gameissue913=July '95, p. 125&gameurl913=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub913=KOEI Corp.&gamerating913=68&gamecategory913=Simulation&gamename914=Newman/Haas Racing&gamehighs914=It looks nice; replay mode.&gamelows914=Bugs and more bugs; crashes constantly; baroque interface; unrealistic driving models, damage modes.&bottomline914=There's no reason to own this game with so many good, better driving games from Ubi Soft, EA, Microsoft, and Sierra.&gameissue914=May '99, p. 111&gameurl914=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub914=Psygnosis&gamerating914=22&gamecategory914=Racing&gamename915=NFL Blitz&gamehighs915=Late hits; killer graphics; great cheats; fun multi-player; non-stop action.&gamelows915=May turn off football purists; the arcade version's language has been toned down.&bottomline915=A fun, in your face, smack-talking football game that is simply a blast to play.&gameissue915=January '99, p. 192&gameurl915=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub915=Midway&gamerating915=89&gamecategory915=Sports&gamename916=NFL Blitz 2000&gamehighs916=Smooth graphics on 3DFX based systems; new playbook editor; lots of action.&gamelows916=Shallow gameplay; clumsy interface; lack of innovation.&bottomline916=Fun for a little while, but it quickly grows stale and monotonous.&gameissue916=May '00, p.87 &gameurl916=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub916=Infogrames Entertainment&gamerating916=48&gamecategory916=Sports&gamename917=NFL Fever 2000&gamehighs917=Retina-scorching graphics with astounding animations; solid controls; low price.&gamelows917=No player stats at all; unbalanced AI.&bottomline917=Almost worth buying for the graphics alone, but unless you have a friend to play against, don't expect much longevity.&gameissue917=Novemeber '99, p. 174&gameurl917=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub917=Microsoft&gamerating917=74&gamecategory917=Sports&gamename918=NFL Gameday 99&gamehighs918=Good sound, commentary; solid two-player arcade action; good 'net play as server.&gamelows918=Robotic player movement; poor clock management for AI teams; poor 'net play as client.&bottomline918=A decent action-oriented football game in need of a few major and minor repairs.&gameissue918=November '98, p. 242&gameurl918=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub918=989 Studios&gamerating918=68&gamecategory918=Sports&gamename919=NFL Pro League Football&gamehighs919=Lots of players, teams, and statistics; accurate and lightning-fast replay results.&gamelows919=Rough animation; sparse sound effects.&bottomline919=As a number cruncher, this is a solid football sim, but if you demand graphics as well, you can do better.&gameissue919=October '95, p. 104&gameurl919=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub919=MicroSports&gamerating919=76&gamecategory919=Sports&gamename920=NFL Quarterback Club 96&gamehighs920=Unprecedented degree of control on the field; great animations; an extensive playbook.&gamelows920=Lack of trades or a draft; simulations of historic games only support one player.&bottomline920=The best action-oriented football sim yet.&gameissue920=May '96, p. 121&gameurl920=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub920=Acclaim Entertainment&gamerating920=90&gamecategory920=Simulation&gamename921=NFL Quarterback Club 97&gamehighs921=Lots of pre-built plays, customizable camera views.&gamelows921=Annoying camera shifts during possession changes, confusing four-button gamepad controls, and chunky player graphics.&bottomline921=For fast, furious, football action QBC '97 delivers a rousing amount of playability, options, and fun.&gameissue921=November '96, p. 244&gameurl921=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub921=Acclaim Entertainment&gamerating921=80&gamecategory921=Sports&gamename922=NFS: Porsche Unleashed&gamehighs922=More than 80 models; excellent physics; deep career modes; stunning new tracks.&gamelows922=Nothing for Ferrari or Lamborghini fans; no Hot Pursuit police chase mode; some CD-access pauses.&bottomline922=The best Need for Speed game ever to roll out of EA's Garage.&gameissue922=July '00, p.82 &gameurl922=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub922=Electronic Arts&gamerating922=94&gamecategory922=Racing&gamename923=NHL 2000&gamehighs923=More realistic physics; importable player faces; clock scheme provides good stats.&gamelows923=Still lacks sim credibility; too many gimme goals; importing faces only kinda works.&bottomline923=The best of the NHL series and that still says something.&gameissue923=December '99, p. 163&gameurl923=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub923=EA Sports&gamerating923=89&gamecategory923=Sports&gamename924=NHL 2001&gamehighs924=Customizable in every way; momentum meter; lots of improvements, including the graphics.&gamelows924=Internet play is still hit-or-miss; frame rate on auto replays is very choppy on lower-end PCs.&bottomline924=Finally, a hockey game that should appeal to every level of fan.&gameissue924=December '00, p. 158&gameurl924=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub924=Electronic Arts&gamerating924=92&gamecategory924=Sports&gamename925=NHL 96&gamehighs925=Knockout graphics, thrilling sound effects, modem options and the best hockey action around.&gamelows925=Some camera angles don't give the optimum view of the rink; steep system requirements.&bottomline925=If you love hockey or sports games in general, be sure and add this one to your collection.&gameissue925=December '95, p. 227&gameurl925=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub925=Electronic Arts&gamerating925=90&gamecategory925=Simulation&gamename926=NHL 97&gamehighs926=Current high-water mark for sports sims, especially in its use of polygonal characters. Commendable AI.&gamelows926=No customizability, little management, sluggish fights, and some slanted scoring results.&bottomline926=If you've got the system and are even remotely interested in hockey, pick this one up!&gameissue926=December '96, p. 298&gameurl926=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub926=Electronic Arts&gamerating926=93&gamecategory926=Simulation&gamename927=NHL 98&gamehighs927=Jaw-dropping graphics, fast gameplay, and a better AI make this the best NHL to date.&gamelows927=The AI still needs work; experienced players can exploit game flaws with ease.&bottomline927=A no-holds-barred sports action game with sim-style options, NHL 98 is tops.&gameissue927=December '97, p. 250&gameurl927=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub927=Electronic Arts&gamerating927=90&gamecategory927=Sports&gamename928=NHL 99&gamehighs928=Presentation is second to none; tighter control and more realistic results.&gamelows928=Computer goalies are supermen; promised draft feature missing; sim crowd won't like it.&bottomline928=An already great game gets a minor face lift and some adjustments under the hood.&gameissue928=December '98, p. 187&gameurl928=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub928=Electronic Arts&gamerating928=91&gamecategory928=Sports&gamename929=NHL Championship 2000&gamehighs929=Strong positional play and AI; slick TV-style presentation.&gamelows929=horrific line change routine, extra-large players, jumpy animations, sporatically dumb AI opponents.&bottomline929=Radical's knocking on the door yet again, but EA Sports sitll won't let 'em in.&gameissue929=March '00, p.113 &gameurl929=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub929=FOX Interactive&gamerating929=70&gamecategory929=Sports&gamename930=NHL Hockey 95&gamehighs930=Professional presentation and great game play.&gamelows930=There's not much other than improved game presentation and stats to separate this from the original NHL Hockey.&bottomline930=If you don't own the original, this is as good as it gets. If you do, try before you buy.&gameissue930=January '95, p. 142&gameurl930=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub930=Electronic Arts&gamerating930=90&gamecategory930=Simulation&gamename931=NHL PowerPlay 96&gamehighs931=Fast-paced action; detailed player animations.&gamelows931=The look and feel of NHL PP 96 may seem a bit dated.&bottomline931=For accurate and controllable hockey without excessive extras, NHL PP 96 is one of the best hockey sims on the market.&gameissue931=August '96, p. 87&gameurl931=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub931=Virgin Interactive&gamerating931=86&gamecategory931=Sports&gamename932=NHL Powerplay 98&gamehighs932=Decent gamplay; low system requirements.&gamelows932=Poor player animations; slow pace; and skewed results.
&bottomline932=NHL Powerplay 98 has lofty ambitions but simply cannot compete on any level with the far superior NHL 98.&gameissue932=February '98, p. 114&gameurl932=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub932=Virgin Interactive&gamerating932=62&gamecategory932=Sports&gamename933=NHRA Drag Racing&gamehighs933=Nice graphics; excellent racing interface.&gamelows933=Simplistic vehicle management drains the challenge and longevity out of this game; no multi-player options.&bottomline933=Died-in-the-wool drag racing fans should look elsewhere.&gameissue933=March '99, p. 140&gameurl933=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub933=Mind Magic&gamerating933=70&gamecategory933=Racing&gamename934=Nigel Mansell's World Championship&gamehighs934=Driving is a snap because you couldn't wreck if you tried.&gamelows934=There's no real challenge whatsoever; racing has never been this tedious.&bottomline934=There are much better driving sims around, especially at this price.&gameissue934=July '94, p. 86&gameurl934=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub934=Gremlin Graphics&gamerating934=40&gamecategory934=Simulation&gamename935=Nightmare Creatures&gamehighs935=Constant action, incredible graphics, and awesome atmosphere.&gamelows935=Poor control in certain situations; has a bad case of consolitis with no save game feature.&bottomline935=Even with a few unforgivable faults, this is a bloody blast to play.&gameissue935=April '98, p. 149&gameurl935=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub935=Activision&gamerating935=82&gamecategory935=Action&gamename936=Nihilist&gamehighs936=The soundtrack is vaguely rocking.&gamelows936=Shallow gameplay and generally mediocre design make this game a downer even in the bargain bin.&bottomline936=Flashy graphics mean little when a game is this bad.&gameissue936=March '97, p. 158&gameurl936=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub936=Philips Media&gamerating936=26&gamecategory936=Arcade&gamename937=No One Lives Forever&gamehighs937=Lots of action variety; great set-piece sequences; tons of toys; appealing atmosphere.&gamelows937=Might be too self-consciously wacky for hardcore FPS fans.&bottomline937=A very fresh action romp with tons of cheekiness- maybe too much.&gameissue937=January '01, p. 129&gameurl937=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub937=FOX Interactive&gamerating937=84&gamecategory937=Action&gamename938=Noctropolis&gamehighs938=Gorgeous SVGA graphics and challenging but fair puzzles.&gamelows938=The dialogue could have used another pass through the typewriter, and the acting is strictly amateur.&bottomline938=Noctropolis is a solid adventure set in an intriguing and visually stunning world.&gameissue938=February '95, p. 76&gameurl938=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub938=Electronic Arts&gamerating938=82&gamecategory938=Adventure&gamename939=Nocturne&gamehighs939=Original concept; really cool shadows.&gamelows939=Crap control, troublesome combat, uninspired puzzles, poor performance.&bottomline939=Though it's got a share of good scares and neat shadows, Nocturne is siimply too frustrating to bother with.&gameissue939=January '00, p. 176&gameurl939=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub939=Gathering of Developers&gamerating939=56&gamecategory939=Adventure&gamename940=Noir&gamehighs940=Well-chosen locations and music create the feeling of 1940s film noir.&gamelows940=Lack of interactivity; infuriatingly confusing movement interface.&bottomline940=Film buffs might appreciate what Cyberdreams achieved on a superficial level, but hard-core adventure gamers will be let down.&gameissue940=February '97, p. 126&gameurl940=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub940=Cyberdreams&gamerating940=58&gamecategory940=Adventure&gamename941=Normality&gamehighs941=Slick navigation interface and generally good puzzles.&gamelows941=Dialog falls flat at times; may be too easy for some gamers; annoying hero.&bottomline941=Some good fun in the
"I want to be Sam %26 Max when I grow up" vein.&gameissue941=September '96, p. 111&gameurl941=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub941=Interplay&gamerating941=80&gamecategory941=Adventure&gamename942=Normandy '44&gamehighs942=It's so good, so big, and so solid that nobody ever needs to disgn another game about the subject.&gamelows942=Definitely a hardcore product- not for teh novice; alpine learning curve.&bottomline942=This is as close to 'definitive' as a historical simulation can get.&gameissue942=August '00, p.96 &gameurl942=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub942=HPS Simulations&gamerating942=86&gamecategory942=Strategy&gamename943=Norse by Norsewest&gamehighs943=It's more of the same for Lost Vikings buffs; nice presentation of cutscenes.&gamelows943=Sub-par graphics; very little improvement over the original.&bottomline943=Hardly a respectable follow-up, but it may keep fans of the series busy.&gameissue943=August '97, p. 122&gameurl943=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub943=Interplay&gamerating943=62&gamecategory943=Strategy&gamename944=North vs. South&gamehighs944=The complex command structure will appeal to hardcore wargamers.&gamelows944=Dated and non-intuitive interface intended for ancient battles. Cumbersome command implementation. Bugs.&bottomline944=Patient wargamers may like it, but there are better Civil War games out there.&gameissue944=June '99, p. 137&gameurl944=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub944=Interactive Magic&gamerating944=56&gamecategory944=Strategy&gamename945=Nothing But Net! Pro League Basketball&gamehighs945=The draft and playbook features are as good as you'll find.&gamelows945=Lack of a schedule creator makes for a lot of needless work; no real NBA players used; gameplay is slow.&bottomline945=Nothing But Net! is a good coaching simulation, but it's shortcomings are too serious to justify a recommendation.&gameissue945=November '94, p. 79&gameurl945=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub945=Strategic Gaming Designs&gamerating945=64&gamecategory945=Sports&gamename946=Novastorm&gamehighs946=A good shooter; Uses CD-ROM enhancements instead of being limited by them.&gamelows946=No save feature; not everyone likes shooters, and that's all this is.&bottomline946=A refreshingly simple and effective CD-ROM title.&gameissue946=February '95, p. 91&gameurl946=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub946=Psygnosis&gamerating946=85&gamecategory946=Action&gamename947=NOX&gamehighs947=Great multiplayer mode; impressive graphics and physics; lots of weapons and spells.&gamelows947=Repetitive single-player mechanics.&bottomline947=As a unique approach to the RPG genre, NOX is worth twice its weight in platinum pieces.&gameissue947=April '00, p.94 &gameurl947=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub947=Westwood Studios&gamerating947=89&gamecategory947=Roleplaying&gamename948=Nuclear Strike&gamehighs948=Great graphics; intense action; super-slick presentation.&gamelows948=Restricted field of vision can be annoying; difficulty level makes this less than ideal for beginners.&bottomline948=A great arcade blastfest with plenty of longevity and amazing intensity.&gameissue948=January '98, p. 256&gameurl948=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub948=Electronic Arts&gamerating948=88&gamecategory948=Arcade&gamename949=O.D.T.&gamehighs949=Combo of spells and weapons adds depth to gameplay; nice graphics effects; good story.&gamelows949=Frustrating control; primitive save-game feature; not enough combat; simplistic enemy AI.&bottomline949=Moderately interesting once the interface is mastered, but not much more.&gameissue949=March '99, p. 141&gameurl949=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub949=Psygnosis&gamerating949=51&gamecategory949=Action&gamename950=Obsidian&gamehighs950=Great graphics and sound, engaging story line.&gamelows950=Lots of CD swapping. Brief gameplay for experienced adventure fans.&bottomline950=Obsidian manages to distinguish itself as a truly different adventure, where traditional puzzling melds with abstract thought.&gameissue950=May '97, p. 124&gameurl950=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub950=SegaSoft&gamerating950=83&gamecategory950=Adventure&gamename951=Oddworld: Abe's Exoddus&gamehighs951=Innovative and beautiful videogame-style fun with some nicely designed puzzles.&gamelows951=Gets very difficult very fast.&bottomline951=Abe's Exoddus is a unique action-puzzle hybrid with plenty of character.&gameissue951=May '99, p. 127&gameurl951=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub951=GT Interactive&gamerating951=90&gamecategory951=Arcade&gamename952=Oddworld: Abe's Oddysee&gamehighs952=Loaded with personality; great level design; good sense of humor throughout.&gamelows952=Poor save game feature; some repetitive moments just like any side scroller.&bottomline952=For action fans, it's impossible to not be charmed by Abe and his friends.&gameissue952=April '98, p. 150&gameurl952=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub952=Gt Interactive&gamerating952=88&gamecategory952=Action&gamename953=Odium&gamehighs953=The fluid 3D figures are perfectly intergrated in the lovely backgrounds; some cool-looking mutant critters.&gamelows953=A combat system that utterly difies logic; horrendous dialogue scripting and acting.&bottomline953=Not a very enjoyable game.&gameissue953=April '00, p.108 &gameurl953=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub953=Monolith Productions&gamerating953=34&gamecategory953=Strategy&gamename954=Of Light and Darkness: The Prophecy&gamehighs954=Beautiful environments; some replay value.&gamelows954=Repetitive gameplay gets old quick; there's nothing unique about the game.&bottomline954=Although it has an attractive concept, this doesn't really contain enough variety or challenge to keep gamers coming back for more.&gameissue954=August '98, p. 140&gameurl954=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub954=Interplay Productions&gamerating954=67&gamecategory954=Adventure&gamename955=Official Formula 1 Racing&gamehighs955=Comprehensive teams and tracks; lots of modes and camera angles; good 'net multiplay.&gamelows955=Simple car physics and control; too easy to master; unnecessary car setup and pit stop features.&bottomline955=An amusing ride for entry-level racers, but semi-serious simmers won't like it.&gameissue955=September '99, p. 98&gameurl955=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub955=Eidos Interactive&gamerating955=69&gamecategory955=Racing&gamename956=Old Time Baseball&gamehighs956=Beautiful graphics, especially the stadiums.&gamelows956=A few bugs and some questionable statistical results.&bottomline956=A couple of errors keep this from being a perfect game.&gameissue956=February '96, p. 139&gameurl956=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub956=Stormfront Studios&gamerating956=82&gamecategory956=Simulation&gamename957=One Must Fall: 2097&gamehighs957=Excellent moves and variety; just the thing for bloodless carnage.&gamelows957=Repetitive commentary following each bout; the graphics aren't particularly exciting.&bottomline957=Grab your gamepad and buy yourself some Band-aids because your thumbs are gonna get sore!&gameissue957=February '95, p. 113&gameurl957=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub957=Epic MegaGames&gamerating957=84&gamecategory957=Arcade&gamename958=Operation Airstorm&gamehighs958=The computerized model-assembly instructions are kind of neat.&gamelows958=Stupid narrative context; crude flight models; awful explosion graphics; cretinous AI.&bottomline958=Experienced gamers beware; for the budget-conscious novice only.&gameissue958=April '95, p. 83&gameurl958=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub958=Expert Software&gamerating958=45&gamecategory958=Simulation&gamename959=Operation Body Count&gamehighs959=Having comrades that you control is nice, and one of the best ideas we've seen.&gamelows959=The flat, cardboard-cutout enemies are bad enough, but why does every floor have to look so much alike?&bottomline959=Check it out if you're a fan of the genre, but there's really nothing new here.&gameissue959=February '95, p. 72&gameurl959=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub959=Capstone&gamerating959=64&gamecategory959=Action&gamename960=Operation Crusader&gamehighs960=A superb and wonderfully playable war game. It rules.&gamelows960=Disappointingly terse Tobruk scenario if you play the Allied side.&bottomline960=There are few PC wargames, past or present, that are able to reach a comparable level of excellence.&gameissue960=December '94, p. 123&gameurl960=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub960=Avalon Hill&gamerating960=94&gamecategory960=Strategy&gamename961=Operation Europe: Path to Victory&gamehighs961=The battlefield scenes are very good.&gamelows961=Complex, arbitrary rules will discourage novice gamers while veteran grognards will find the game risable in the extreme.&bottomline961=If you accept the game on its own terms, it can be quite entertaining; but it is not a serious simulation by any stretch.&gameissue961=December '94, p. 118&gameurl961=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub961=KOEI Corp.&gamerating961=64&gamecategory961=Strategy&gamename962=Origamo&gamehighs962=One of the better Tetris-style games of late.&gamelows962=If your mouse is sluggish, you'll be frustrated; limited number of puzzles.&bottomline962=Plenty of options make it accessible to all skill ranges, and the backgrounds and music spice things up nicely. Fun for a few minutes or a few hours -- it's up to you.&gameissue962=August '94, p. 74&gameurl962=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub962=QQP&gamerating962=78&gamecategory962=Puzzle&gamename963=Orion Conspiracy&gamehighs963=An intriguing plot, and a fairly good cast of characters.&gamelows963=Sparse animation; lots of poorly written dialogue; and weak voice acting.&bottomline963=If you can endure the game's slow pace, there is a good mystery to solve.&gameissue963=September '95, p. 96&gameurl963=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub963=Eidos Interactive&gamerating963=50&gamecategory963=Adventure&gamename964=Out of the Park&gamehighs964=&gamelows964=&bottomline964=&gameissue964=July '00, p.110 &gameurl964=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub964=Markus Heinsohn&gamerating964=80&gamecategory964=Sports&gamename965=Outcast&gamehighs965=Captivating blend of action and adventure set in a massive game world.&gamelows965=Information overload early on; interface could use a little polish.&bottomline965=Just about the best action-adventure game so far this year.&gameissue965=September '99, p. 114&gameurl965=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub965=Infogrames&gamerating965=90&gamecategory965=Adventure&gamename966=Outlaws&gamehighs966=Nice graphics, cutscenes; very good multi-player action and musical score.&gamelows966=In single-player mode, some levels are frustrating; enemy AI leaves much to be desired.&bottomline966=Outlaws has more atmosphere than any ten other 3D shooters, but it's not perfect.&gameissue966=July '97, p. 174&gameurl966=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub966=LucasArts&gamerating966=82&gamecategory966=Action&gamename967=Outpost&gamehighs967=Unbelievable graphics; fantastic sound; addictive and ever-changing gameplay.&gamelows967=Windows slows it down, and there isn't enough info in the manual to get you started on your first colony. Might be hard for first-timers.&bottomline967=If you're a strategy fan, you simply must own Outpost. Period.&gameissue967=September '94, p. 64&gameurl967=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub967=Sierra On-Line&gamerating967=93&gamecategory967=Strategy&gamename968=Outpost 2&gamehighs968=Variety spices up campaign missions; good multi-player action; free Internet play.&gamelows968=Inadequate manual; offers little originality.&bottomline968=A pretty enjoyable and solid game that doesn't deserve to be saddled with its predecessor's reputation.&gameissue968=November '97, p. 225&gameurl968=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub968=Sierra&gamerating968=75&gamecategory968=Strategy&gamename969=Outwars&gamehighs969=Nice strategy elements; good mission variety.&gamelows969=Huge clipping problem; bad AI; multi-player is laggy; poor control configuration.&bottomline969=If you don't mind the problems, you'll have a lot of fun with this game, but don't shell out for it until it's fixed.&gameissue969=July '98, p. 138&gameurl969=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub969=Microsoft&gamerating969=45&gamecategory969=Action&gamename970=Over the Reich&gamehighs970=Elegant interface; exciting battles; engrossing campaign play.&gamelows970=High-tech sim-jockeys may find it too sedate, maybe too abstract.&bottomline970=A unique and singularly intelligent game; should captivate anyone with an interest in the subject of WWII aerial combat.&gameissue970=March '97, p. 165&gameurl970=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub970=Avalon Hill&gamerating970=85&gamecategory970=Wargame&gamename971=Pacific Air War 1942&gamehighs971=Great graphics; optional tactical control of carrier battles; lovely details.&gamelows971=Demanding hardware requirements for high graphic settings; thin sound effects.&bottomline971=A great simulation that both novice and veteran PC pilots can enjoy.&gameissue971=May/June '94, p. 66&gameurl971=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub971=MicroProse&gamerating971=95&gamecategory971=Simulation&gamename972=Pacific General&gamehighs972=Many stand-alone scenarios are fun and historically interesting.&gamelows972=Lots of bad changes to the interface; Battle Generator is a nightmare; can't save at the end of a campaign battle!&bottomline972=One of the biggest disappointments I've ever experienced as a game reviewer.&gameissue972=November '97, p. 312&gameurl972=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub972=SSI&gamerating972=48&gamecategory972=Strategy&gamename973=Pacific Strike&gamehighs973=The story setting makes for a great flight-sim environment, and there are tons of great planes to fly.&gamelows973=Poor frame rate, touchy controls, and confusing setup instructions.&bottomline973=Hold off until a CD-ROM version comes out. It's bound to be the best choice.&gameissue973=August '94, p. 52&gameurl973=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub973=Origin&gamerating973=70&gamecategory973=Simulation&gamename974=Pandemonium&gamehighs974=Attractive graphics, 3Dfx support, and large game world.&gamelows974=With a few exceptions, Pandemonium is full of repetitive, uninventive side-scrolling gameplay.&bottomline974=Even the most dedicated side-scroller fans will grit their teeth on this one.&gameissue974=November '97, p. 246&gameurl974=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub974=Crystal Dynamics&gamerating974=58&gamecategory974=Action&gamename975=Pandora Directive&gamehighs975=Deep, intricate plot; memorable characters; excellent acting all around.&gamelows975=Some puzzles are exasperatingly far-fetched and require much repetitious travel to complete.&bottomline975=This is a better game, in every respect, than its predecessor.&gameissue975=October '96, p. 174&gameurl975=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub975=Access&gamerating975=90&gamecategory975=Adventure&gamename976=Pandora's Box&gamehighs976=&gamelows976=&bottomline976=&gameissue976=November '99, p. 182&gameurl976=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub976=Microsoft&gamerating976=75&gamecategory976=Puzzle&gamename977=Panthers in the Shadows&gamehighs977=Unexcelled realism and detail. A serious tool for study and a formidable game.&gamelows977=Drab graphics, wretched sound effects; demands a high level of commitment.&bottomline977=Overwhelming for casual wargamers; hardcore gamers will love its complexities.&gameissue977=December '95, p. 265&gameurl977=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub977=HPS Simulations&gamerating977=78&gamecategory977=Wargame&gamename978=Panzer Commander&gamehighs978=Plenty of tanks, good terrain engine, missions editor, and a wealth of engaging scenarios.&gamelows978=Bad driver AI, poor map and waypointing system, few platoon orders, a few annoying bugs.&bottomline978=Panzer Commander has all the elements of a good game, but its faults drag it down.&gameissue978=August '98, p. 135&gameurl978=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub978=SSI&gamerating978=75&gamecategory978=Simulation&gamename979=Panzer Dragoon&gamehighs979=Great looking graphics (at a distance); more interaction than most rail-shooter games.&gamelows979=Graphics get blocky at close range; frustrating delays on all but the fastest PCs.&bottomline979=If you've already got the Edge 3D, Panzer Dragoon is a good addition to the lineup.&gameissue979=May '96, p. 114&gameurl979=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub979=Sega of America&gamerating979=70&gamecategory979=Arcade&gamename980=Panzer General&gamehighs980=A beautiful, superbly balanced, hyper-addictive war game.&gamelows980=May be deemed too populist by the crustier grognards.&bottomline980=The best wargame since Empire--and we certainly can't think of any higher praise for a game.&gameissue980=February '95, p. 100&gameurl980=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub980=Strategic Simulations Inc.&gamerating980=93&gamecategory980=Wargame&gamename981=Panzer General 3D Assault&gamehighs981=Nice tweaked command structure; impressive 3D graphics.&gamelows981=Some blurriness; some design changes may seem fussy.&bottomline981=Try the demo before you invest in the full game; some of the changes are bound to be very divisive.&gameissue981=December '99, p. 129&gameurl981=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub981=SSI&gamerating981=80&gamecategory981=Strategy&gamename982=Panzer General II&gamehighs982=Stunning graphics; deeply satisfying gameplay; a spiffy scenario editor.&gamelows982=You can't completely cut off the music. But who cares?&bottomline982=It should be a sensational hit, and it deserves to be.&gameissue982=January '98, p. 258&gameurl982=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub982=SSi&gamerating982=93&gamecategory982=Wargame&gamename983=Panzer General III Scorched Earth&gamehighs983=Pretty graphics; excellent Battle Generator; easy learning curve for the newbies.&gamelows983=There's nothing new, fresh, or exciting in the whole game.&bottomline983=This series is suffering from terminal weltschmertz; time to put this warhourse out to pasture.&gameissue983=December '00, p. 167&gameurl983=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub983=Mattel Interactive&gamerating983=65&gamecategory983=Strategy&gamename984=Paparazzi!&gamehighs984=Original idea; some funny riffs about Hollywood.&gamelows984=Tasteless jokes; repetitive gameplay; little interaction; not much challenge.&bottomline984=It would be too nice to say that it's mind-numbingly entertaining--it's actually just plain mind-numbing.&gameissue984=October '95, p. 126&gameurl984=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub984=Activision&gamerating984=47&gamecategory984=Adventure&gamename985=Pax Imperia: Eminent Domain&gamehighs985=Real-time translation of turn-based space strategy models is handled adequately.&gamelows985=That's about all it does.&bottomline985=Devoid of imagination and the awe of interstellar contact and conflict, Eminent Domain, though mildly intriguing, is merely adequate.&gameissue985=March '98, p. 116&gameurl985=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub985=THQ&gamerating985=60&gamecategory985=Strategy&gamename986=PBA Bowling&gamehighs986=Great bowling action; intuitive interface, nice graphics.&gamelows986=Lack of multi-player options or computerized opponents.&bottomline986=PBA is a one-of-a-kind simulation, and great fun for fans of the sport -- but you may tire of the solo action before the beer frame.&gameissue986=May '96, p. 125&gameurl986=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub986=Bethesda Softworks&gamerating986=70&gamecategory986=Sports&gamename987=People's General&gamehighs987=Lots of new and interesting features; marvelous graphics; plenty of exotic units.&gamelows987=The chinese have perhaps too much of an advantage in the anti-aircraft department.&bottomline987=This is the crowning title in the General series.&gameissue987=December '98, p. 201&gameurl987=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub987=SSI&gamerating987=94&gamecategory987=Wargame&gamename988=Perfect General II&gamehighs988=A beautiful, addictive, smooth-playing game with terrific replay value.&gamelows988=The manual is a disgrace and fails to explain adequately a number of elements.&bottomline988=A sequel worth the wait! It will make you long for those days of playing with toy soldiers in the sandbox. A masterpiece.&gameissue988=August '95, p. 107&gameurl988=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub988=Quantum Quality Productions&gamerating988=91&gamecategory988=Wargame&gamename989=Perfect Weapon&gamehighs989=Smooth animation and nice backgrounds.&gamelows989=Plays crummy; annoying sound effects.&bottomline989=Tedious, and for the most part unenjoyable. Perfect Weapon just doesn't live up to its name.&gameissue989=July '97, p. 171&gameurl989=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub989=ASC Games&gamerating989=54&gamecategory989=Action&gamename990=PGA Championship Golf&gamehighs990=Improved in nearly every area over last year's exellent game. &gamelows990=Occasionally odd collision detection; announcer can spoil the suspense.&bottomline990=Even if you're a Nicklaus of Links fan, PGA 2000's swing method makes it a must buy.&gameissue990=August '00, p.98 &gameurl990=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub990=Sierra Sports&gamerating990=91&gamecategory990=Sports&gamename991=PGA Championship Golf 1999 Edition&gamehighs991=Outstanding swing interface; uncanny physics model; good editor; strong online play.&gamelows991=Useless announcers; weak off-line tournament play.&bottomline991=This game's going to seriously cut into my Links LS 99 playing time.&gameissue991=September '99, p. 135&gameurl991=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub991=Sierra&gamerating991=90&gamecategory991=Sports&gamename992=PGA Tour 96&gamehighs992=Spectacular graphics, sound, gameplay. Good difficulty levels.&gamelows992=You'll need a Pentium to overcome the slow load times. More courses would be a welcome addition.&bottomline992=If you love the game of golf, this is a duffer's delight.&gameissue992=December '95, p. 241&gameurl992=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub992=Electronic Arts&gamerating992=90&gamecategory992=Sports&gamename993=PGA Tour Golf 486&gamehighs993=Outstanding graphics; real PGA pro playing partners; the best golf sounds yet.&gamelows993=Runs slow on all but the fastest machines.&bottomline993=PGA Tour Golf 486 is a serious contender--in fact, we'd say it's the current leader.&gameissue993=December '94, p. 111&gameurl993=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub993=Electronic Arts&gamerating993=90&gamecategory993=Sports&gamename994=PGA Tour Pro&gamehighs994=Photo-realistic graphics and video-captured players; PIP windows are fun.&gamelows994=Poor club suggestion; targeting arrow limits play; requuires a monster system to enjoy.&bottomline994=PGA Tour Pro is great to look at, but the gameplay doesn't match the graphics.&gameissue994=September '97, p. 184&gameurl994=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub994=EA Sports&gamerating994=70&gamecategory994=Sports&gamename995=Phantasmagoria&gamehighs995=Amazing graphics, a genuinely suspenseful ending, and a cat named Spazz.&gamelows995=Generally poor acting, a little too easy for veteran adventurers.&bottomline995=Phantasmagoria proves that a full-motion video extravaganza can be a good game.&gameissue995=November '95, p. 156&gameurl995=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub995=Sierra&gamerating995=88&gamecategory995=Adventure&gamename996=Phantasmagoria: A Puzzle of Flesh&gamehighs996=Original premise; good acting; generally good special effects.&gamelows996=Very little interactivity; far too easy; ending feels tacked-on.&bottomline996=A Puzzle of Flesh has great production values and more shock value than any previous PC adventure, but as a game it falls flat.&gameissue996=March '97, p. 122&gameurl996=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub996=Sierra&gamerating996=63&gamecategory996=Adventure&gamename997=Pharaoh&gamehighs997=Compelling new time period; challenging gameplay; engrossing pyramid construction.&gamelows997=The graphics engine is a bit old; numerous slowdowns.&bottomline997=A Caesar III redux, but with plenty of refreshing differences and gameplay depth.&gameissue997=April '00, p.98 &gameurl997=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub997=Sierra&gamerating997=83&gamecategory997=Strategy&gamename998=Philip Marlowe: Private Eye&gamehighs998=Wonderful animation, superior voice action, very easy to complete.&gamelows998=It's not much of a game; low interactivity; for novices only.&bottomline998=If you're a fan of Marlowe, it might be worth checking out. But don't expect a lot of gaming goodness from your investment.&gameissue998=October '96, p. 156&gameurl998=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub998=Byron Preiss Multimedia Co.&gamerating998=60&gamecategory998=Adventure&gamename999=Pictionary&gamehighs999=Fairly good expansion of original; good for families.&gamelows999=Too easy for adult gamers; "witty banter" and "lively music" is "very annoying."&bottomline999=You'll have more fun playing the original Pictionary. The PC is not the place for this social, party-oriented game.&gameissue999=January '98, p. 306&gameurl999=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub999=Hasbro Interactive&gamerating999=55&gamecategory999=Puzzle&gamename1000=Pinball Illusions&gamehighs1000=New display options, great pinball action and controls; authentic sights and sounds.&gamelows1000=Can't change display options during gameplay; four tables may not be enough for some.&bottomline1000=If pinball is your thing, you can't go wrong with Pinball Illusions.&gameissue1000=January '96, p. 221&gameurl1000=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub1000=21st Century Entertainment Inc.&gamerating1000=87&gamecategory1000=Arcade&gamename1001=Pitfall: The Mayan Adventure&gamehighs1001=A solid arcade game that runs well under Windows 95.&gamelows1001=Jerky animation on slower machines; there are simply better games in this genre.&bottomline1001=A promising first outing for Windows 95 arcade games.&gameissue1001=November '95, p. 136&gameurl1001=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub1001=Activision&gamerating1001=75&gamecategory1001=Arcade&gamename1002=Pizza Tycoon&gamehighs1002=A detailed strategy/resource game graced with good graphics; it's practically an alternative career.&gamelows1002=It's practically an alternative career...&bottomline1002=If you like nano-management tasks and hanker to own a chain of restaurants, by all means go for it.&gameissue1002=June '95, p. 109&gameurl1002=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub1002=MicroProse Software, Inc.&gamerating1002=65&gamecategory1002=Strategy&gamename1003=Plane Crazy!&gamehighs1003=Pretty nice graphics, but only if you have a horse of a machine to run it on.&gamelows1003=Numbing gameplay, frustrating maps, and awkward controls.&bottomline1003=The perfect gift for the masochist who has everything.&gameissue1003=November '98, p. 225a&gameurl1003=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub1003=Segasoft&gamerating1003=35&gamecategory1003=Arcade&gamename1004=Planescape Torment&gamehighs1004=Fantastic well-written story; immersive graphics; refined interface; unique characters.&gamelows1004=The inventory system requires some micromanagement; pathfinding is a slight problem.&bottomline1004=Torment is one of the most inventive, entertaining RPG's every created.&gameissue1004=March '00, p.82 &gameurl1004=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub1004=Interplay Productions&gamerating1004=93&gamecategory1004=&gamename1005=Planet Soccer&gamehighs1005=Great graphics; full team rosters; and plenty of options.&gamelows1005=Bad documentation; awkward view of the action; and vague player control.&bottomline1005=With all its stats and options, it has plenty of strengths--but you have to contend with a lot to enjoy them.&gameissue1005=October '94, p. 52&gameurl1005=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub1005=Infogrammes&gamerating1005=70&gamecategory1005=Sports&gamename1006=Play This, Play That&gamehighs1006=Nnice presentation. Air Hockey and Memory Challenge are fun diversions.&gamelows1006=Most of the games have been done before and one better. Not much replay value.&bottomline1006=Low cost fun for youngsters, but not much value for regular gamers.&gameissue1006=November '98, p. 233&gameurl1006=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub1006=Patch Products&gamerating1006=37&gamecategory1006=Action&gamename1007=POD&gamehighs1007=Beautiful with MMX and 3D accelerator; tons of replay value with Internet connection.&gamelows1007=Control is imprecise; there's no real feeling of speed; high system requirements.&bottomline1007=It's pretty to look at but not that much fun to play. Nice Internet options.&gameissue1007=July '97, p. 155&gameurl1007=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub1007=Ubi Soft Entertainment&gamerating1007=65&gamecategory1007=Racing&gamename1008=Police Quest: S.W.A.T.&gamehighs1008=Good graphics, interface; the ability to choose multiple careers.&gamelows1008=Finishing a given scenario is tough.&bottomline1008=The emphasis on procedure over gameplay brings an intriguing idea to a halt. Only wannabe police officers need apply.&gameissue1008=March&gameurl1008=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub1008=Sierra On-Line&gamerating1008=70&gamecategory1008=Adventure&gamename1009=Police Quest: SWAT 2&gamehighs1009=Developing successful strategies and tactics is rewarding and fairly addictive.&gamelows1009=Convoluted interface; tiny graphics; terrorist missions feel lik ean afterthought.&bottomline1009=SWAT 2 falls short of realizing the potential of its thrilling subject matter.&gameissue1009=November '98, p. 249&gameurl1009=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub1009=Sierra&gamerating1009=52&gamecategory1009=Strategy&gamename1010=Pool Champion&gamehighs1010=A unique adventure mode keeps it interesting.&gamelows1010=Stilted dialogue; an arcade-style interface.&bottomline1010=It's no Virtual Pool, but it's well worth a look.&gameissue1010=June '96, p. 101&gameurl1010=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub1010=Mindscape&gamerating1010=67&gamecategory1010=Sports&gamename1011=Populous: The Beginning&gamehighs1011=Wild, ever-changing game world; spells and bonus effects are interesting.&gamelows1011=Missions too puzzle-oriented; limited elements and units reduce this to a simple RTS game.&bottomline1011=Pretty to look at and fun to tinker with, butmissions are drab and not very challenging.&gameissue1011=March '99, p. 134&gameurl1011=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub1011=Electronic Arts&gamerating1011=70&gamecategory1011=Strategy&gamename1012=Power F1&gamehighs1012=Fun arcade-style racing in a realistic setting; impressive graphics and sound; Big Red Racing is thrown in as a bonus.&gamelows1012=Poor control; high system requirements.&bottomline1012=A decent, action-based racing game that isn't good enough to lead the pack.&gameissue1012=September '97, p. 150&gameurl1012=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub1012=Eidos Interactive&gamerating1012=73&gamecategory1012=Sports&gamename1013=Power Poker&gamehighs1013=Great new graphics and a million extra features add depth to a classic game.&gamelows1013=The graphics seem a little spartan, even while you play in SVGA mode.&bottomline1013=A great game if you're into playing all those crazy poker variations, but only fair to middlin' if you ain't.&gameissue1013=October '94, p. 61&gameurl1013=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub1013=Electronic Arts&gamerating1013=79&gamecategory1013=Simulation&gamename1014=Power: The Game&gamehighs1014=Good strategy game with simple rules; a potential for complex strategy.&gamelows1014=No "chrome" on this one; just bare-bones graphics and sound.&bottomline1014=As a player-vs.-computer strategy game it's OK, but the real strength is in modem, network, and internet play.&gameissue1014=August '95, p. 102&gameurl1014=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub1014=Power Games International&gamerating1014=75&gamecategory1014=Strategy&gamename1015=Powerhouse&gamehighs1015=Engaging mix of economics, strategy, and dirty deeds; good interface; detailed SVGA graphics.&gamelows1015=Long-term play seems redundant. Modest video quality adds little to game.&bottomline1015=A good game for business sim fans and SimCity aficionados, but others might find it a bit of a yawn.&gameissue1015=September '95, p. 105&gameurl1015=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub1015=Impressions&gamerating1015=80&gamecategory1015=Simulation&gamename1016=Powerslave&gamehighs1016=Good level-design, novel setting, nice music. Well intentioned...&gamelows1016=...But poorly executed, with a dated engine and inadequacies in everything from mouse support to modem play.&bottomline1016=Pick up Duke or Quake, or wait for Shadow Warrior, Blood, Jedi Knight, etc.&gameissue1016=May '97, p. 107&gameurl1016=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub1016=Playmates Interactive&gamerating1016=58&gamecategory1016=Action&gamename1017=Powerslide&gamehighs1017=Smooth visuals; immense racing worlds; off-the-wall physics.&gamelows1017=Super-naturally slippery tracks;controls are a little awkward; some tracks not that fun.&bottomline1017=If eye-candy and hellzapoppin' racing is your thing, Powerslide is a safe bet.&gameissue1017=April '99, p. 113a&gameurl1017=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub1017=GT Interactive&gamerating1017=78&gamecategory1017=Racing&gamename1018=Pray for Death&gamehighs1018=Lovely graphics and audio design.&gamelows1018=Everything else -- plays worse than Killer Instinct.&bottomline1018=With good looks and lousy gameplay, it's the Myst of fighting games.&gameissue1018=February '97, p. 163&gameurl1018=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub1018=Virgin Interactive Ent.&gamerating1018=24&gamecategory1018=Action&gamename1019=Primal Rage&gamehighs1019=Killer graphics and animation, cool soundtrack, and enough hidden moves and goodies to satisfy hard-core arcade fans.&gamelows1019=You need 16MB RAM and a 486/66 to see this game at its best; pulling off some of the special moves on a four-button pad is tough.&bottomline1019=If you like fighting games, buy this one.&gameissue1019=December '95, p. 281&gameurl1019=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub1019=Time Warner Interactive&gamerating1019=90&gamecategory1019=Action&gamename1020=Prince Interactive&gamehighs1020=Great full-motion videos and two new jams.&gamelows1020=The gaming is silly with sluggish movements and a total absence of interaction with the artist formerly known as Prince.&bottomline1020=If you are a true fan, you should consider waiting awhile for this baby to be reduced in price before purchasing it.&gameissue1020=September '94, p. 62&gameurl1020=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub1020=Compton's New Media&gamerating1020=49&gamecategory1020=Action&gamename1021=Prince of Persia 3D&gamehighs1021=Great graphics and level design; fun combat and acrobatics.&gamelows1021=Long load times; annoying glitches; animation slowdowns; occasional crashes.&bottomline1021=Not the groundbreaker that the first Prince of Persia was, but still good fun.&gameissue1021=December '99, p. 133&gameurl1021=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub1021=Mindscape&gamerating1021=70&gamecategory1021=Adventure&gamename1022=Prisoner of Ice&gamehighs1022=A good mix of challenging puzzles; some of the cinematic sequences are nice.&gamelows1022=Poor voice-acting; timed puzzles are unnecessarily frustrating.&bottomline1022=A quirky adventure game that's only for the die-hard Lovecraft fan.&gameissue1022=November '95, p. 120&gameurl1022=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub1022=I-Motion&gamerating1022=73&gamecategory1022=Adventure&gamename1023=Privateer 2: The Darkening&gamehighs1023=Great graphics; good acting; lots of weapons and ships.&gamelows1023=A few bugs apparently slipped by in the playtesting stages; joystick control doesn't support fancier features.&bottomline1023=A terrific space shoot 'em up that has more to do between missions than watch movies.&gameissue1023=March '97, p. 108&gameurl1023=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub1023=Origin&gamerating1023=92&gamecategory1023=Action&gamename1024=Pro 18 World Tour Golf&gamehighs1024=n/a&gamelows1024=n/a&bottomline1024=n/a&gameissue1024=October '99, p. 167&gameurl1024=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub1024=Psygnosis&gamerating1024=48&gamecategory1024=Sports&gamename1025=Pro Bass Fishing&gamehighs1025=You'll be fishing in five minutes or less.&gamelows1025=Totally bereft of options for stuff like hooks, line, temperature, and other variables; fictional lakes; bizarre casting animation.&bottomline1025=This one belongs at the bottom of a deep lake.&gameissue1025=September '98, p. 132&gameurl1025=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub1025=GT Interactive&gamerating1025=35&gamecategory1025=Sports&gamename1026=Pro League Baseball&gamehighs1026=A potentially solid combination of stats replay and action graphics.&gamelows1026=The game locks up a lot, and the thin manual isn't much help.&bottomline1026=Micro Sports supports their products, so there's a good chance this game could be excellent once they work out the kinks.&gameissue1026=September '94, p. 82&gameurl1026=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub1026=Micro Sports&gamerating1026=77&gamecategory1026=Sports&gamename1027=Pro League Baseball '97&gamehighs1027=Hands-off general manager feature does an adequate job.&gamelows1027=The game is buggy and the control interface is poorly designed. Practically useless manual.&bottomline1027=Problem-plagued graphics and an unplayable arcade control system.&gameissue1027=May '97, p. 106&gameurl1027=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub1027=Micro Sports Inc.&gamerating1027=30&gamecategory1027=Sports&gamename1028=Pro Pinball: Big Race USA&gamehighs1028=Realistic ball movement; detailed graphics; wonderful tweaking options.&gamelows1028=Only one table!&bottomline1028=Once again, Empire has created a great pinball game. But when are we going to get more than one table?&gameissue1028=April '99, p. 139&gameurl1028=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub1028=Empire Interactive&gamerating1028=88&gamecategory1028=Arcade&gamename1029=Pro Pinball: Fantastic Journey&gamehighs1029=World-class physics engine; loads of options.&gamelows1029=Blurry plot and objectives; non-thematic music; weak voice effects.&bottomline1029=A must for any follower of the series, though pinball novices might want to consider Timeshock instead.&gameissue1029=April '00, p.104 &gameurl1029=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub1029=Interplay Productions&gamerating1029=82&gamecategory1029=Arcade&gamename1030=Pro Pinball: The Web&gamehighs1030=A well designed table, sharp graphics, and detailed touches make it close to the real thing.&gamelows1030=There's just the one table to play on; sound effects are sparse.&bottomline1030=One of the best pinball games out there.&gameissue1030=August '96, p. 112&gameurl1030=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub1030=Empire Interactive&gamerating1030=81&gamecategory1030=Arcade&gamename1031=Pro-Pinball: Timeshock!&gamehighs1031=Great ball physics, superb realism, great table design.&gamelows1031=Only one table. Gets repetitive in a hurry.&bottomline1031=If you've got that itch to play some pinball, but can't get to the pub, this is the next best thing.&gameissue1031=October '97, p. 241&gameurl1031=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub1031=Empire&gamerating1031=82&gamecategory1031=Arcade&gamename1032=Project IGI&gamehighs1032=The sniping is great; huge levels with impressive viewing distances.&gamelows1032=Levels all look the same; not enough sniping; horrible enemy AI; cheating problems.&bottomline1032=A botched opportunity for what could have been a cool game.&gameissue1032=March '01, p. 91&gameurl1032=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub1032=Eidos Interactive&gamerating1032=49&gamecategory1032=Action&gamename1033=Psychic Detective&gamehighs1033=This is an effective interactive movie, with good acting and an intriguing plot.&gamelows1033=With its repetitive nature and low interactivity quotient, it's not much of a game.&bottomline1033=As PC games go, Psychic Detective is one heck of a movie.&gameissue1033=April '96, p. 113&gameurl1033=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub1033=Electronic Arts&gamerating1033=77&gamecategory1033=Adventure&gamename1034=Psychotron&gamehighs1034=The quality of the video is fairly good, as is the acting.&gamelows1034=Veterans will find little challenge in this very linear adventure. The save-game routine is clumsy.&bottomline1034=Another stab at "interactive movies" falls short of the hype.&gameissue1034=November '94, p. 68&gameurl1034=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub1034=Merit Studios&gamerating1034=57&gamecategory1034=Adventure&gamename1035=Pure Wargame&gamehighs1035=Good-looking; sweet-playing; drenched in authenticity.&gamelows1035=So-so replay value (only seven battles); shoddy-looking documentation.&bottomline1035=If you're at all interested in airborne operations, don't pass this one by.&gameissue1035=July '95, p. 123&gameurl1035=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub1035=Quantum Quality Productions&gamerating1035=82&gamecategory1035=Wargame&gamename1036=Pursue the Pennant&gamehighs1036=Full rosters, realistic results and stats--and all in a flexible, easy-to-play game.&gamelows1036=The company could have spruced up the display a bit. But nah, why bother?&bottomline1036=You can't ask for anything more from a text-only baseball sim.&gameissue1036=August '94, p. 84&gameurl1036=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub1036=Pursue the Pennant&gamerating1036=84&gamecategory1036=Sports&gamename1037=Puzzle Collection, The&gamehighs1037=Some engaging and fun puzzles; wide range of puzzles may satisfy whole family.&gamelows1037=Some real stinkers in the mix; wide range of difficulty may turn off whole family.&bottomline1037=A decent package for puzzle fiends, but none of the puzzles comes close to Tetris.&gameissue1037=November '97, p. 308&gameurl1037=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub1037=Microsoft&gamerating1037=52&gamecategory1037=Puzzle&gamename1038=Qin&gamehighs1038=Nice graphics, and it's an original setting...&gamelows1038=...but the gameplay is still the same old tile-dragging drivel, and the lack of an inventory system is a pain.&bottomline1038=It's Myst in a Chinese tomb. Take it or leave it.&gameissue1038=November '96, p. 275&gameurl1038=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub1038=Time Warner Electronic Pub.&gamerating1038=70&gamecategory1038=Adventure&gamename1039=Quake&gamehighs1039=Great graphics; animated 3D monsters; excellent multi-player options.&gamelows1039=Nothing really new in terms of gameplay or technology; unfriendly save feature; no automap.&bottomline1039=Quake isn't destined to revolutionize action games, but it's a very good first-person shooter from the guys who invented the genre.&gameissue1039=October '96, p. 150&gameurl1039=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub1039=GT Interactive&gamerating1039=90&gamecategory1039=Action&gamename1040=Quake II&gamehighs1040=Creepy single-player play; top-notch multi-player play; accelerated graphics.&gamelows1040=A few bugs affect multi-player; weak AI; some expected features didn't make the final version.&bottomline1040=Quake is dead. Long live Quake II.&gameissue1040=March '98, p. 102&gameurl1040=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub1040=Activision
&gamerating1040=92&gamecategory1040=Action&gamename1041=Quake III Arena&gamehighs1041=Incredible graphics; great level designs; lightning fast gameplay.&gamelows1041=Limited multiplayer game types; painfully ineficient matchmaking interface; tossed- off manual.&bottomline1041=QIII is definitely a blast to play, but there's not much new gameplay.&gameissue1041=March '00, p.94 &gameurl1041=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub1041=Activision&gamerating1041=80&gamecategory1041=Action&gamename1042=Quake III: Team Arena&gamehighs1042=Interesting new CTF modes; new weapons; cool outdoor maps.&gamelows1042=There's not nearly enough stuff here to justify the $30 price tag.&bottomline1042=Hardcore Quake-aholics will dig it, but he rest of us should save out cash.&gameissue1042=March '01, p. 67&gameurl1042=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub1042=Activision&gamerating1042=68&gamecategory1042=First Person Shooter&gamename1043=Quarantine&gamehighs1043=Super-fast action; lots of cool weapons and plenty of enemies to use them on; nice sound effects.&gamelows1043=Some will think the action is repetitive; EMM386 compatibility problems can make it tough to get enough conventional RAM.&bottomline1043=A high-octane addition to anyone's gaming library--it rocks!&gameissue1043=December '94, p. 107&gameurl1043=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub1043=GameTek&gamerating1043=92&gamecategory1043=Action&gamename1044=Quarterback Attack&gamehighs1044=Decent video and a straightforward interface; learning to read defenses and time your passes provides a challenge.&gamelows1044=It doesn't take long to start seeing the same clips over and over; playing for and against the same teams means things get old fast.&bottomline1044=QBA provides a few kicks, but the video-based format kills any replay value.&gameissue1044=March '96, p. 104&gameurl1044=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub1044=Digital Pictures&gamerating1044=60&gamecategory1044=Sports&gamename1045=Queensryche's Promised Land&gamehighs1045=The rockumentary videos will be of interest to fans.&gamelows1045=Confusing world exploration, uninteresting puzzles.&bottomline1045=This is a bunch of New Age mumbo-jumbo wrapped in music videos and a crummy Myst clone.&gameissue1045=August '96, p. 102&gameurl1045=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub1045=Virgin/EMI&gamerating1045=45&gamecategory1045=Adventure&gamename1046=Qwirks&gamehighs1046=A good no-brainer; surprisingly addictive; cute little pieces will amuse youngsters.&gamelows1046=Useless story line; gameplay challenging only to young players; there's nothing new here.&bottomline1046=If you're looking for a good game for young kids, or a brainless time-killer for yourself, pick up a copy of Qwirks.&gameissue1046=November '95, p. 117&gameurl1046=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub1046=Spectrum HoloByte&gamerating1046=73&gamecategory1046=Puzzle&gamename1047=Rage of Mages&gamehighs1047=Nice graphics; trying to combine roleplaying and strategy is an original idea.&gamelows1047=No sense of roleplaying; boring quests; scripted character interaction; bad combat mode.&bottomline1047=There are far better RPGs and RTS games than this monstrosity.&gameissue1047=January '99, p. 200&gameurl1047=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub1047=Monolith Productions&gamerating1047=45&gamecategory1047=Roleplaying&gamename1048=Rage of Mages II: Necromancer&gamehighs1048=Lots of stuff to find; fairly non-linear quests; lots of levels; varied gameplay.&gamelows1048=Although there are lots of sub-quests, the main story is pretty linear; combat gets tedious.&bottomline1048=Serious RPG and real-time strategy players should skip this one.&gameissue1048=October '99, p. 159&gameurl1048=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub1048=Monolith Productions&gamerating1048=68&gamecategory1048=Strategy&gamename1049=Railroad Tycoon II&gamehighs1049=The pretty graphics and stellar interface enhance the already deep and entertaining gameplay.&gamelows1049=Difficult campaign scenarios; no tunnels.&bottomline1049=Strategy gaming at its finest -- minus all teh senseless violence.&gameissue1049=February '99, p. 172&gameurl1049=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub1049=Gathering of Developers&gamerating1049=92&gamecategory1049=Strategy&gamename1050=Rainbow Six: Covert Ops&gamehighs1050=Nine new missions; stand alone product; loads of resource material.&gamelows1050=Only three real campaign missions; hellishly difficult; resource info only so-so.&bottomline1050=For the money, it's a worthwhile investment, but it could have used more missions.&gameissue1050=January '01, p. 155&gameurl1050=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub1050=Red Storm Entertainment&gamerating1050=70&gamecategory1050=Action&gamename1051=Rally Championship&gamehighs1051=Looks, sounds, and feels like a driving game ought to look, sound, and feel.&gamelows1051=Once completed, you may be too exhausted to play it again. Some technical glitches.&bottomline1051=An outstanding racer that should please arcade and simulation fans alike.&gameissue1051=September '97, p. 188&gameurl1051=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub1051=Virgin Interactive&gamerating1051=89&gamecategory1051=Arcade&gamename1052=Rally Masters Michelin Race of Champions&gamehighs1052=Highly entertaining driving physics; tons of licensed cars and drivers; more than 45 tracks.&gamelows1052=Coarse graphic elements; weak damage modeling; minimalist setup menu; short races.&bottomline1052=Thoroughly enjoyable "IROC-style" rallying game.&gameissue1052=December '00, p. 172&gameurl1052=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub1052=Infogrames Entertainment&gamerating1052=78&gamecategory1052=Racing&gamename1053=Rama&gamehighs1053=A rich, faithful adaptation of the novels; lovely interface; gorgeous visuals.&gamelows1053=The most complicated, convoluted puzzles you've ever wrestled with.&bottomline1053=A monumental achievment; a landmark game that raises the bar several notches.&gameissue1053=February '97, p. 152&gameurl1053=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub1053=Sierra Online&gamerating1053=92&gamecategory1053=Adventure&gamename1054=Rampage: World Tour&gamehighs1054=It doesn't screw up the Rampage formula. And the three-player mode is fun, fun, fun!&gamelows1054=Graphics and some animations are chunky.&bottomline1054=Pretty good fodder for fans of the aging arcade game.&gameissue1054=October '98, p. 216&gameurl1054=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub1054=Midway&gamerating1054=69&gamecategory1054=Arcade&gamename1055=Raptor: Call of the Shadows&gamehighs1055=Satisfies the appetite for destruction and looks good doing it.&gamelows1055=Like all shooters, it gets a bit repetitive after a while.&bottomline1055=This one's among the best-looking PC shoot-'em ups around.&gameissue1055=September '94, p. 86&gameurl1055=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub1055=Apogee Software&gamerating1055=82&gamecategory1055=Arcade&gamename1056=Ravenloft&gamehighs1056=Great graphics; plenty of options; nice cut-scenes; new horror-setting adds much.&gamelows1056=Weapons, spells, attributes, etc. all getting very familiar now.&bottomline1056=One of SSI's best AD%26D-based releases; packed with character; featuring just enough novelty; very nicely put together.&gameissue1056=May/June '94, p. 72&gameurl1056=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub1056=Strategic Simulations Inc.&gamerating1056=82&gamecategory1056=Roleplaying&gamename1057=Ravenloft: Stone Prophet&gamehighs1057=The same great engine, sounds, graphics and design as in the other titles in this series.&gamelows1057=No surprises or innovations. Material is very familiar.&bottomline1057=This type of game seems almost retro now, but if you still like first-person RPGs, it's certainly a good one.&gameissue1057=July '95, p. 93&gameurl1057=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub1057=Strategic Simulations Inc.&gamerating1057=79&gamecategory1057=Roleplaying&gamename1058=Rayman&gamehighs1058=Great animation; lots of variety; precise play control.&gamelows1058=Could be too challenging at high levels; chances to save can be few and far between.&bottomline1058=Rayman is undoubtedly one of the best arcade-style games for the PC.&gameissue1058=June '96, p. 121&gameurl1058=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub1058=Ubi Soft Ltd.&gamerating1058=83&gamecategory1058=Arcade&gamename1059=Re-Volt&gamehighs1059=Detailed maps; phenomenal physics engine; competitive AI.&gamelows1059=The track editor, while a thoughtful addition, is pretty much useless; multiplayer support could be better.&bottomline1059=A delightful arcade racing game with limitless replay value.&gameissue1059=October '99, p. 144&gameurl1059=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub1059=Acclaim Entertainment&gamerating1059=88&gamecategory1059=Racing&gamename1060=Reach for the Stars&gamehighs1060=Great AI; unlimited replayability; excellent configuration options; strong scenario editor.&gamelows1060=Lack of atmosphere; unimpressive 2D graphcs; non- interactive combat.&bottomline1060=The game balance makes this a worthwhile space game, though nothing special.&gameissue1060=December '00, p. 171&gameurl1060=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub1060=SSI&gamerating1060=69&gamecategory1060=Strategy&gamename1061=Realms of Arkania: Star Trail&gamehighs1061=Incredibly detailed roleplaying; tons of options and a crisp interface.&gamelows1061=Complex play will most likely turn off newcomers to the genre; graphics can get a bit repetitive.&bottomline1061=A great title for those who're tired of adventure games masquerading as RPGs--but not for the uninitiated.&gameissue1061=February '95, p. 70&gameurl1061=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub1061=Sir-Tech&gamerating1061=88&gamecategory1061=Roleplaying&gamename1062=Realms of the Haunting&gamehighs1062=Large game world; devious puzzles; creepy atmosphere.&gamelows1062=Clunky interface; sluggish beginning; occasionally vague plot.&bottomline1062=If you've been looking for a good adventure yarn with genuine thrills, Realms awaits.&gameissue1062=April '97, p. 140&gameurl1062=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub1062=Interplay&gamerating1062=86&gamecategory1062=Adventure&gamename1063=Rebel Assault II&gamehighs1063=Great cutscenes, sound-track, effects; entertaining story.&gamelows1063=Almost no interactive fun; ridiculously short gameplay.&bottomline1063=If you want Star Wars, get X-Wing or TIE Fighter. If you want a challenging arcade game, look elsewhere.&gameissue1063=February '96, p. 131&gameurl1063=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub1063=LucasArts&gamerating1063=65&gamecategory1063=Arcade&gamename1064=Rebel Moon Rising&gamehighs1064=Interesting missions; cool lighting effects.&gamelows1064=Looks and feels very dated; boring level design makes play tedious.&bottomline1064=All of its interesting features can't save Rebel Moon Rising from its lackluster and tedious gameplay.&gameissue1064=December '97, p. 256&gameurl1064=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub1064=GT Interactive&gamerating1064=54&gamecategory1064=Action&gamename1065=Recoil&gamehighs1065=Amazing pyrotechnics; flexible interface.&gamelows1065=Smallish levels; fairly mediocre AI; single-player campaign too short; deathmatch-only multi-player mode.&bottomline1065=By the time you start to tire of it, you'll probably be almost finished anyway.&gameissue1065=June '99, p. 129&gameurl1065=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub1065=Electronic Arts&gamerating1065=76&gamecategory1065=Action&gamename1066=Red Baron II&gamehighs1066=Good sound effects; damage is modeled in great detail.&gamelows1066=No 3D support; flaky multi-player; loads of bugs.&bottomline1066=Maybe a patch can make this game worthwhile; until then, you're better off with Empire's Flying Corps Gold or the original Red Baron.&gameissue1066=April '98, p. 119&gameurl1066=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub1066=Sierra&gamerating1066=59&gamecategory1066=Simulation&gamename1067=Red Crystal&gamehighs1067=Your goals are clear, the interface is simple, and you'll be ready to play in no time.&gamelows1067=The game won't blow you away with innovations.&bottomline1067=It's fun, fast and addictive, but not particularly complex.&gameissue1067=May/June '94, p. 68&gameurl1067=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub1067=QQP&gamerating1067=75&gamecategory1067=Roleplaying&gamename1068=Red Ghost&gamehighs1068=Diverse gameplay; many options; the chance to step in when things get tough.&gamelows1068=Coarse terrain graphics. Limited to single-player action.&bottomline1068=A competent, enjoyable game, especially if you liked Midwinter and its sequels.&gameissue1068=June '96, p. 128&gameurl1068=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub1068=Empire Interactive&gamerating1068=71&gamecategory1068=Strategy&gamename1069=Red Sky at Morning&gamehighs1069=Realistic depiction of the tribulations of strategic naval command.&gamelows1069=Poor documentation; minimalist graphics; can be off-putting.&bottomline1069=Naval combat buffs might get their money's worth--but all others should steer clear of this anachronism.&gameissue1069=July '94, p. 83&gameurl1069=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub1069=Simulations Canada&gamerating1069=62&gamecategory1069=Wargame&gamename1070=Redguard&gamehighs1070=An enormous gaming world with dozens of characters and brain-bending puzzles.&gamelows1070=Combat and physics are a bit fishy; monsters can attack during cut-scenes.&bottomline1070=Reguard successfully merges action and adventure into one tasty package.&gameissue1070=March '99, p. 122&gameurl1070=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub1070=Bethesda Softworks&gamerating1070=88&gamecategory1070=Adventure&gamename1071=Redjack: Revenge of the Brethren&gamehighs1071=Real adventure-game elements; well-realized locations; nice graphics.&gamelows1071=Puzzles are too easy; action sequences are far too hard.&bottomline1071=Without the poorly designed arcade bits shoehorned in, Redjack could've been a decent adventure.&gameissue1071=September '98, p. 144&gameurl1071=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub1071=THQ&gamerating1071=58&gamecategory1071=Adventure&gamename1072=Redline&gamehighs1072=Great visuals and carnage aplenty.&gamelows1072=Control can be a little over-whelming; the on-foot mode is weaker than the driving; not for the kiddies.&bottomline1072=More "War Wagon" action than an entire season's worth of "The A-Team".&gameissue1072=June '99, p. 152&gameurl1072=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub1072=Accolade&gamerating1072=81&gamecategory1072=Action&gamename1073=Redline Racer&gamehighs1073=Attractive graphics, nice controls, decent track selection. Good multi-player options.&gamelows1073=Easy tracks and easy opponents.&bottomline1073=Redline Racer is a lot like a donut... it satisfies when the urge hits, but you'll still be hungry for something more substantial.&gameissue1073=November '98, p. 252&gameurl1073=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub1073=Ubi Soft&gamerating1073=69&gamecategory1073=Arcade&gamename1074=Redneck Rampage&gamehighs1074=Wonderful audio/visual presentation; redneck humor.&gamelows1074=Requires massive hard disk space. Offensive language may be rough for young ears.&bottomline1074=If you bought a PC just so you could play this game, you might be a... oh, never mind.&gameissue1074=July '97, p. 162&gameurl1074=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub1074=Interplay&gamerating1074=87&gamecategory1074=Action&gamename1075=Redneck Rampage Rides Again&gamehighs1075=I'll give up my beer and pork rinds if you can show me a shooters as funny as this one.&gamelows1075=Lack of hardware support; several levels are too dark; animations stutter on lower-end PCs.&bottomline1075=If you like your gorefests seasoned with a helpin' of humor, this is your game.&gameissue1075=August '98, p. 118&gameurl1075=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub1075=Interplay Productions&gamerating1075=78&gamecategory1075=Action&gamename1076=Relentless: Twinsen's Adventure&gamehighs1076=Great look; extremely easy to use interface; and nice sound effects.&gamelows1076=Cartoonish storyline; poor voice acting; and a clumsy save-game feature.&bottomline1076=Beyond the few flaws, Relentless: Twinsen's Adventure is a pretty unique--and enjoyable-- adventure game.&gameissue1076=January '95, p. 138&gameurl1076=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub1076=Electronic Arts&gamerating1076=82&gamecategory1076=Adventure&gamename1077=Renegade&gamehighs1077=Great-looking graphics and some interesting roleplaying elements.&gamelows1077=Long waits for data to load are frustrating; much of the in-flight speech is meaningless.&bottomline1077=It has some nice touches, but lots of little flaws weaken the overall package.&gameissue1077=May '95, p. 107&gameurl1077=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub1077=Strategic Simulations Inc.&gamerating1077=75&gamecategory1077=Action&gamename1078=Renegade II&gamehighs1078=Attractive SVGA graphics, multi-player features.&gamelows1078=Confusing interface, poor wingman control, and not enough mission variety.&bottomline1078=A nice game if you're looking for some multi-player space combat action, but a forgettable single-player experience.&gameissue1078=June '96, p. 77&gameurl1078=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub1078=Strategic Simulations Inc.&gamerating1078=71&gamecategory1078=Action&gamename1079=Renju&gamehighs1079=Simple to learn, but its tough AI makes it a challenge to master.&gamelows1079=Minimal graphics and sound; nothing here will attract anyone other than hard-core strategy gamers.&bottomline1079=Proves that simple and easy don't always go hand-in-hand.&gameissue1079=December '94, p. 145&gameurl1079=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub1079=Denver Software Development Company&gamerating1079=71&gamecategory1079=Strategy&gamename1080=Requiem: Avenging Angel&gamehighs1080=Well-animated models; lots of pyrotechnics; awesome Angelic powers.&gamelows1080=Generic weapons; levels are low on interactivity; graphical glitches.&bottomline1080=Requiem might tide you over until Quake III arrives, but don't expect too much.&gameissue1080=July '99, p. 96&gameurl1080=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub1080=3DO Company&gamerating1080=72&gamecategory1080=Action&gamename1081=Resident Evil&gamehighs1081=Terrific graphics, great atmosphere, loads of blood and guts to satisfy splatter fans.&gamelows1081=Some silly control, inventory and save-game flubs mar an otherwise excellent game.&bottomline1081=If you can overlook the minor niggles, Resident Evil comes highly recommended.&gameissue1081=November '97, p. 215&gameurl1081=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub1081=Virgin Interactive&gamerating1081=87&gamecategory1081=Adventure&gamename1082=Resident Evil 2&gamehighs1082=Whacking the undead is always fun; good graphics; creepy atmosphere.&gamelows1082=Suffers from consolitis; some of the puzzles are too abstract.&bottomline1082=If you're looking for a zombie-killing good time, you can't do any better than this.&gameissue1082=June '99, p. 149&gameurl1082=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub1082=Capcom&gamerating1082=79&gamecategory1082=Action&gamename1083=Retribution&gamehighs1083=Good graphics; high degree of challenge and action.&gamelows1083=Missions get very hard very fast; narrative pretext is vapid; interactive scenes are ludicrous.&bottomline1083=It's a good, solid shooter--no frills, but lots and lots of intense bang-bang.&gameissue1083=April '95, p. 107&gameurl1083=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub1083=Gremlin Interactive&gamerating1083=71&gamecategory1083=Action&gamename1084=Return Fire&gamehighs1084=Enough strategic elements to keep it interesting.&gamelows1084=Cartoony graphics; lack of modem or network support.&bottomline1084=The single-player game is good; the split-screen two-player game is a real throwback.&gameissue1084=July '96, p. 89&gameurl1084=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub1084=Time Warner Interactive&gamerating1084=64&gamecategory1084=Action&gamename1085=Return Fire 2&gamehighs1085=Great game design; wonderful visual effects and music score.&gamelows1085=Bewildering setup screens and a poor manual; controlling some vehicles can be tricky.&bottomline1085=Kudos to Silent for turning an arcade game into a compelling strategy affair.&gameissue1085=December '98, p. 195&gameurl1085=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub1085=Ripcord Games&gamerating1085=88&gamecategory1085=Action&gamename1086=Return of Arcade&gamehighs1086=Dead-on representations of classic arcade games.&gamelows1086=Four classics just aren't enough; these games don't stand up to today's best titles.&bottomline1086=If you just want a quick break in between printing spreadsheets, RTA is great.&gameissue1086=May '96, p. 119&gameurl1086=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub1086=Microsoft&gamerating1086=69&gamecategory1086=Arcade&gamename1087=Return to Krondor&gamehighs1087=Exciting story line; lots of items, spells, weapons, potions; great combat system.&gamelows1087=Too short; camera angles make it difficult to navigate; inventory managment gets tedious.&bottomline1087=If you're looking for a fun, quick, RPG with a good story, this is one to get.&gameissue1087=March '99, p. 115&gameurl1087=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub1087=Sierra&gamerating1087=80&gamecategory1087=Roleplaying&gamename1088=Return to Ringworld&gamehighs1088=An expansive game-world; challenging gameplay; all true to Niven's works.&gamelows1088=The Ringworld landscape is a bit overwhelming, and the graphics could be better.&bottomline1088=True Niven fans--and anyone looking for an enormous new world to explore--will enjoy this one tremendously.&gameissue1088=October '94, p. 54&gameurl1088=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub1088=Tsunami Media, Inc.&gamerating1088=88&gamecategory1088=Adventure&gamename1089=Reunion&gamehighs1089=Reunion's exploration, colony building, and military strategy provide its depth.&gamelows1089=Takes a loooong time to get to the good stuff. Too much time is spent with busy work.&bottomline1089=An interesting, accessible game undermined somewhat by a slow beginning and too much micro-management.&gameissue1089=November '94, p. 94&gameurl1089=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub1089=Merit Studios&gamerating1089=72&gamecategory1089=Strategy&gamename1090=Revenge of Arcade&gamehighs1090=Ms. PacMan still holds her own as an arcade diva.&gamelows1090=The entire collection of games is fairly weak; screen mode is too small to do each game justice.&bottomline1090=The modest collection of arcade hits and misses is only for nostalgia buffs.&gameissue1090=October '98, p. 208&gameurl1090=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub1090=Microsoft&gamerating1090=68&gamecategory1090=Arcade&gamename1091=Revolution X&gamehighs1091=The soundtrack is done by Aerosmith, the head villainess is named Headmistress Helga--who can resist a name like that?&gamelows1091=Just about everything else.&bottomline1091=If you buy it, don't blame us.&gameissue1091=October '96, p. 191&gameurl1091=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub1091=Acclaim Entertainment&gamerating1091=25&gamecategory1091=Arcade&gamename1092=Richard Scarry's Best Neighborhood Ever&gamehighs1092=The programs are true to Richard Scarry's style and are very nicely animated.&gamelows1092=The graphics are so-so with the kind of jaggies we used to see years ago; little depth.&bottomline1092=Both neighborhoods will engage children through words and pictures, but parents will wish each disc had more activities.&gameissue1092=September '94, p. 76&gameurl1092=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub1092=Activision&gamerating1092=73&gamecategory1092=Puzzle&gamename1093=Riddle of Master Lu&gamehighs1093=Great graphics, great puzzles, and a fantastic story that most gamers will love to spend time with.&gamelows1093=No real deviation from standard graphic adventure format.&bottomline1093=If you love graphic adventure, you'll find your heart's desire here.&gameissue1093=December '95, p. 244&gameurl1093=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub1093=Sanctuary Woods&gamerating1093=91&gamecategory1093=Adventure&gamename1094=Ring: The Legend of Nibelungen&gamehighs1094=n/a&gamelows1094=n/a&bottomline1094=n/a&gameissue1094=October '99, p. 168&gameurl1094=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub1094=Red Orb&gamerating1094=55&gamecategory1094=Adventure&gamename1095=Ripper&gamehighs1095=Great graphics, a challenging variety of puzzles, and a simple interface.&gamelows1095=Puzzles can be too tough; there's a lot of over-acting, even from the professionals; it takes forever to get from one place to another.&bottomline1095=If you've got tones of patience and love tough puzzles, you'll probably have fun with this one. Otherwise, make sure you pick up a hint book when you buy the game.&gameissue1095=May '96, p. 109&gameurl1095=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub1095=Take 2 Interactive&gamerating1095=72&gamecategory1095=Adventure&gamename1096=Rise and Rule of Ancient Empires&gamehighs1096=Easy to use sliding buttons; luscious animated cutscenes; network play.&gamelows1096=No map editor, less than informative unit status bar.&bottomline1096=A decent, playable simulation of ancient empires.&gameissue1096=July '96, p. 102&gameurl1096=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub1096=CyberDreams&gamerating1096=70&gamecategory1096=Adventure&gamename1097=Rise of the Triad&gamehighs1097=Huge, complex levels; rich multi-player features; the option to tone down the violence for the kiddies.&gamelows1097=Mediocre graphics and a distinct 2D feel. There's nothing new here.&bottomline1097=It's not a knockout, but it'll more than satisfy your most violent urges until something better comes along.&gameissue1097=June '95, p. 131&gameurl1097=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub1097=Apogee Software, Ltd.&gamerating1097=81&gamecategory1097=Action&gamename1098=Risk II&gamehighs1098=&gamelows1098=&bottomline1098=&gameissue1098=July '00, p.111 &gameurl1098=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub1098=Hasbro Interactive&gamerating1098=48&gamecategory1098=Strategy&gamename1099=Rites of War&gamehighs1099=Fine art-work; exotic units; clean interface.&gamelows1099=The game gets horribly difffiuclt during the sixth scenario, even on Easy setting.&bottomline1099=For fans of Fantasy General. An agreeable marriage of the Warhammer license and SSI's tried-and-true concepts.&gameissue1099=October '99, p. 129a&gameurl1099=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub1099=SSI&gamerating1099=75&gamecategory1099=Strategy&gamename1100=Riven&gamehighs1100=Gorgeous graphics, good sound.&gamelows1100=Puzzles make no sense; virtually no replay value; lots of disc swapping; frustrating gameplay.&bottomline1100=Even if you loved Myst, you'll have a frustrating time time with this sequel. If you do buy it, get your hands on the strategy guide ASAP.&gameissue1100=January '98, p. 289&gameurl1100=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub1100=Red Orb&gamerating1100=40&gamecategory1100=Puzzle&gamename1101=Road Rash&gamehighs1101=Nice graphics; great action; multi-player support.&gamelows1101=It gets dull, since it's basically the same old Road Rash that appeared on the 3DO.&bottomline1101=It's repetitive and campy, but it's a chance to relive those irreverent days of youth.&gameissue1101=December '96, p. 310&gameurl1101=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub1101=Electronic Arts&gamerating1101=79&gamecategory1101=Arcade&gamename1102=Road Warrior&gamehighs1102=Superior graphics and sound plus a great story line set this one apart from the crowd.&gamelows1102=Vehicle control can be awkward; too many missions end too early; inaccurate manual.&bottomline1102=Mile-a-minute action with a snot-nosed attitude - I like it!&gameissue1102=March '96, p. 133&gameurl1102=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub1102=GameTek&gamerating1102=89&gamecategory1102=Action&gamename1103=Robert E. Lee: Civil War General&gamehighs1103=Easy to learn; excellent you-are-there video reenactments.&gamelows1103=Simplified command structure forces player to control each unit; may be too easy for veteran wargamers.&bottomline1103=A serious wargame, wrapped in a friendly multimedia package.&gameissue1103=December '96, p. 301&gameurl1103=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub1103=Sierra Online&gamerating1103=84&gamecategory1103=Simulation&gamename1104=Robinson's Requiem&gamehighs1104=A well-thought-out world that might have been interesting in another game.&gamelows1104=Pixel lovers will find a lot to cherish here. These are big juicy pixels you can really sink your teeth into. It's pixelicious!&bottomline1104=The meaningless wandering puts this one high on the frustration index.&gameissue1104=October '94, p. 67&gameurl1104=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub1104=ReadySoft&gamerating1104=49&gamecategory1104=Roleplaying&gamename1105=RoboQuest&gamehighs1105=Since it doesn't include an uninstall program, you'll get some practice in deleting files.&gamelows1105=Construction kit is linear and pointless; the sub-par Doom-clone doesn't make up for it.&bottomline1105=Two poorly designed segments can't hope to make a good game.&gameissue1105=April '97, p. 145&gameurl1105=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub1105=Philips Media&gamerating1105=12&gamecategory1105=Action&gamename1106=Robot City&gamehighs1106=Straight-forward and intensely atmospheric; wall-to-wall sound.&gamelows1106=Sometimes slow; no way to skip conversations or animations you've already seen.&bottomline1106=An original and entertaining adventure, but not for puzzle fanatics.&gameissue1106=November '95, p. 165&gameurl1106=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub1106=Byron Preiss Multimedia Co.&gamerating1106=82&gamecategory1106=Adventure&gamename1107=Rocket Jockey&gamehighs1107=Addictive action, intuitive controls, loads of variety.&gamelows1107=Demanding requirements, annoying time limits, no sign of the touted multi-player features.&bottomline1107=Rocket Jockey is a raucous action game that pulls off a truly inventive theme with loads of style, humor, and addictive gameplay.&gameissue1107=February '97, p. 130&gameurl1107=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub1107=SegaSoft&gamerating1107=85&gamecategory1107=Action&gamename1108=RogueSquadron 3D&gamehighs1108=Great graphics; fast action; lots of cool little touches.&gamelows1108=Short; no multi-play; some gamers won't like console action.&bottomline1108=If you like your Star Wars action quick and to the point, Rogue Squadron 3D belongs in your collection.&gameissue1108=March '99, p. 102&gameurl1108=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub1108=LucasArts&gamerating1108=88&gamecategory1108=Arcade&gamename1109=Rollcage&gamehighs1109=Exhilarating gameplay and hella-smooth graphics.&gamelows1109=Some collision niggles, especially when you're lined up against walls.&bottomline1109=A solid successor to the Wipeout series.&gameissue1109=July '99, p. 118&gameurl1109=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub1109=Psygnosis&gamerating1109=77&gamecategory1109=Action&gamename1110=Roller Coaster Tycoon: Loopy Landscapes&gamehighs1110=Lots of design options; good research tree; 30 new scenarios; includes Corkscrew Follies add on.&gamelows1110=Amateurish graphics; locked scenarios; still no sandbox mode.&bottomline1110=More scenarios for fans of the breakout theme park sim.&gameissue1110=January '01, p. 162&gameurl1110=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub1110=MicroProse&gamerating1110=74&gamecategory1110=Simulation&gamename1111=RollerCoaster Tycoon&gamehighs1111=Lots of tools to design theme parks and rides; finances don't bog you down.&gamelows1111=Irritating progression; minor interface problems; no discrete terrain or coaster editors.&bottomline1111=Though not without annoyances, this game is entertaining and addictive.&gameissue1111=July '99, p. 102&gameurl1111=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub1111=MicroProse&gamerating1111=89&gamecategory1111=Strategy&gamename1112=Romance of the Three Kingdoms IV: Wall of Fire&gamehighs1112=The best graphics yet in the series; sieges are beautifully rendered.&gamelows1112=Confusing interface; sad air of ennui hangs over the whole thing.&bottomline1112=Koei should have stopped while they were ahead; this new version adds no luster to a classic series.&gameissue1112=May '96, p. 143&gameurl1112=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub1112=Koei Corp.&gamerating1112=60&gamecategory1112=Strategy&gamename1113=Rune&gamehighs1113=Massive amounts of land to explore; great melee combat.&gamelows1113=Monotonous design; magic takes too long to recharge; minimal plot involvement. &bottomline1113=Offers a lot of game time for your money, buy not much stimulation.&gameissue1113=January '01, p. 142&gameurl1113=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub1113=Gathering of Developers&gamerating1113=67&gamecategory1113=Action&gamename1114=Russian Six-Pak&gamehighs1114=Six games in one; Windows environment makes for easy access.&gamelows1114=Only two of the six are worth playing.&bottomline1114=It may be from Russia, but Tetris it ain't. This collection will appeal to only especially dedicated puzzle gamers.&gameissue1114=July '94, p. 86&gameurl1114=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub1114=Interplay&gamerating1114=54&gamecategory1114=Puzzle&gamename1115=Sabre Ace&gamehighs1115=Great subject matter. Some good graphic effects. Interesting missions.&gamelows1115=Zero flight model. Sporadic graphical annoyances. Fatal view modes.&bottomline1115=An adequate arcade sim, but that's not what Virgin claims it is.&gameissue1115=February '98, p. 184&gameurl1115=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub1115=Virgin Interactive&gamerating1115=45&gamecategory1115=Simulation&gamename1116=Sabre Team&gamehighs1116=Easy to get into; novices may enjoy it for a brief period of time.&gamelows1116=Serious design flaws and impossibly jerky game-play; why should it cost 3 Action Points to turn my head?&bottomline1116=This simulation simply does not measure up to the competition.&gameissue1116=November '94, p. 84&gameurl1116=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub1116=MicroLeague Interactive Software&gamerating1116=49&gamecategory1116=Simulation&gamename1117=Sacrifice&gamehighs1117=Amazing graphics; fast action; blackly comic story; well balanced units; tons of atmosphere.&gamelows1117=Control and view difficulties; some unbalanced multiplayer maps.&bottomline1117=The best fully 3D real time strategy game yet.&gameissue1117=February '01, p. 96&gameurl1117=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub1117=Interplay Productions&gamerating1117=90&gamecategory1117=Real Time Strategy&gamename1118=Safecracker&gamehighs1118=Easy to get into and good pacing.&gamelows1118=Contents of safes should be automatically included into inventory.&bottomline1118=It's nothing fancy, nor does it try to be. If you're looking for puzzles but hate Myst-clones, Safecracker is for you.&gameissue1118=November '98, p. 235&gameurl1118=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub1118=PXL Computers&gamerating1118=75&gamecategory1118=Puzzle&gamename1119=Sail Simulator 2.1&gamehighs1119=Accurately depicts all aspects of sailing...&gamelows1119=...except for most of the fun. Other lows are rudimentary 16-color graphics and no sound card support.&bottomline1119=An excellent instructional aid, but there's not much of a game here.&gameissue1119=October '95, p. 121&gameurl1119=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub1119=Amtex Software Corp.&gamerating1119=63&gamecategory1119=Simulation&gamename1120=Sammy Sosa's High Heat 2001&gamehighs1120=Unsurpassed arcade play; statistical realism and managerial depth.&gamelows1120=A couple of buys slipped through, but there's already one patch and more to follow, we're sure.&bottomline1120=You've played the rest- now try the best. High Heat 2001 just flat-out gets it done.&gameissue1120=June '00, p.78 &gameurl1120=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub1120=3DO Company&gamerating1120=93&gamecategory1120=Sports&gamename1121=Sanitarium&gamehighs1121=Wonderful puzzle integration; compelling story line; dozens of characters to interact with.&gamelows1121=Lackluster voice acting; clunky movement interface; long load times on slower CD drives.&bottomline1121=If you're a fan of traditional graphic adventures, this is a must have.&gameissue1121=August '98, p. 125&gameurl1121=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub1121=ASC Games&gamerating1121=89&gamecategory1121=Adventure&gamename1122=Sanity: Aiken's Artifact&gamehighs1122=Big environments; great variety of combat options; mile-a-minute multiplayer.&gamelows1122=The perspective and interface can make combat and exploration more difficult than need be.&bottomline1122=Not as groundbreaking as it could have been, but still an excellent game.&gameissue1122=November '00, p. 138&gameurl1122=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub1122=Fox Interactive&gamerating1122=81&gamecategory1122=Action&gamename1123=Savage&gamehighs1123=Video sequences are informative; levels get progressively harder.&gamelows1123=Unrealistic; choppy graphics; boring and repetitive gameplay.&bottomline1123=If you want a realistic and fun animal sim, go buy Lion or Wolf and leave Savage on the Serengeti.&gameissue1123=November '96, p. 276&gameurl1123=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub1123=Discovery Channel Multimedia&gamerating1123=40&gamecategory1123=Simulation&gamename1124=Savage Warriors&gamehighs1124=High-quality soundtrack; good variety of fighters; colorful backgrounds.&gamelows1124=Blocky graphics and unconvincing animation; no way to reconfigure keyboard commands.&bottomline1124=It just doesn't stand up to the current crop of fighting games.&gameissue1124=October '95, p. 125&gameurl1124=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub1124=Mindscape&gamerating1124=65&gamecategory1124=Arcade&gamename1125=SCARAB&gamehighs1125=Internet play is good fun; an okay title for fans of Powerslave and Mechwarrior 2.&gamelows1125=Poor graphics; you have to admit that Powerslave and Mech2 did it much better.&bottomline1125=Unless you're extremely desperate for a different style of Deathmatch, skip it.&gameissue1125=June '97, p. 116&gameurl1125=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub1125=Electronic Arts&gamerating1125=58&gamecategory1125=Action&gamename1126=SCARS&gamehighs1126=Nice visuals; no-holds-barred, screw-yer-buddy gameplay.&gamelows1126=Lackluster multi-player support; too many features are console throwbacks.&bottomline1126=SCARS is entertaining, but it doesn't hold up against other PC racing games.&gameissue1126=May '99, p. 136&gameurl1126=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub1126=Ubi Soft&gamerating1126=68&gamecategory1126=Racing&gamename1127=Sci-Fi Pinball&gamehighs1127=Five unique tables; crisp sound clips; value priced; works well on slower systems.&gamelows1127=Poor screen real estate; questionable ball physics; no music.&bottomline1127=Sci-Fi Pinball is entertaining but suffers from a few inadequacies.&gameissue1127=July '99, p. 107&gameurl1127=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub1127=Fox Arcade&gamerating1127=68&gamecategory1127=Arcade&gamename1128=Scorched Planet&gamehighs1128=Splendid graphics; good gameplay, and a slick morphing vehicle to control.&gamelows1128=Music isn't great; full-motion video is only so-so.&bottomline1128=This has the fun, creative spark that too many other games aim for and miss.&gameissue1128=April '97, p. 146&gameurl1128=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub1128=Virgin Interactive&gamerating1128=85&gamecategory1128=Action&gamename1129=Scrabble&gamehighs1129=Handy help features; multi-player options; plenty of challenge.&gamelows1129=Takes some effort to find a suitable difficulty level; some of the boardgame's charm is lost.&bottomline1129=Scrabble is best played on a board and not on a PC, but this comes really close.&gameissue1129=October '97, p. 230&gameurl1129=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub1129=Hasbro Interactive&gamerating1129=75&gamecategory1129=Strategy&gamename1130=Screamer&gamehighs1130=Fast-paced action that never gets bogged down; rocketing these cares around the gorgeous VGA tracks is a blast.&gamelows1130=There's little realism, few custom options, and no modem play; some veteran PC drivers may find it too easy.&bottomline1130=If you just want to drive fast and not worry about the details, this is for you.&gameissue1130=April '96, p. 121&gameurl1130=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub1130=Virgin&gamerating1130=83&gamecategory1130=Racing&gamename1131=Screamer 2&gamehighs1131=Astonishing graphics; great arcade driving "feel" puts Ridge Racer to shame.&gamelows1131=Needs more tracks and more cars.&bottomline1131=Pull this out when your Playstation-owning friends come over for tea, and be sure to wipe up the drool afterwards.&gameissue1131=January '97, p. 256&gameurl1131=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub1131=Virgin Interactive&gamerating1131=88&gamecategory1131=Arcade&gamename1132=Scud: Industrial Revolution&gamehighs1132=The graphics are nice and the frame rates are fast.&gamelows1132=Repetitive gameplay. Dreadful music. Insanely difficult.&bottomline1132=If you have the patience and the skills to beat this one, you are The Man. But you still won't enjoy it much.&gameissue1132=April '98, p. 96a&gameurl1132=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub1132=SegaSoft&gamerating1132=39&gamecategory1132=Action&gamename1133=Sea Legends&gamehighs1133=Good naval combat and dueling scenes; story has some charm.&gamelows1133=Cartoony graphics; absurd save function; obnoxious interface.&bottomline1133=A derivative game with a cumbersome interface, but with enough going for it to make it marginally competitive.&gameissue1133=October '96, p. 179&gameurl1133=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub1133=Ocean of America, Inc.&gamerating1133=61&gamecategory1133=Strategy&gamename1134=Search For the Golden Dolphin&gamehighs1134=IQ loss is minimal and temporary; you get to embarrass the French.&gamelows1134=Dreadful graphics; confusing layout; terrible inventory systeml awful voice acting.&bottomline1134=This game sleeps with the fishes in Davey Jones' locker.&gameissue1134=May '00, p.101 &gameurl1134=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub1134=Digitial Treasures&gamerating1134=15&gamecategory1134=Adventure&gamename1135=Seaworthy&gamehighs1135=These games should run fine on just about any machine. The simulations are fairly deep in historical data and play options.&gamelows1135=Graphics are just too dated, and the games weren't top-of-the-line even when new.&bottomline1135=Unless you just can't afford better, don't waste your money on these.&gameissue1135=August '94, p. 56&gameurl1135=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub1135=Alliance Interactive Software&gamerating1135=55&gamecategory1135=Simulation&gamename1136=Sega Rally 2 Championship&gamehighs1136=Short learning curve; healthy selection of gameplay modes; 19 licensed rally vehicles.&gamelows1136=Floaty driving model; limited track variety; archaic graphics; poor force feedback; no damage.&bottomline1136=More like bumper-bowling than driving, this arcade port's thoroughly underwhelming.&gameissue1136=March '01, p. 77&gameurl1136=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub1136=Mattel Interactive&gamerating1136=32&gamecategory1136=Racing&gamename1137=Sega Rally PC&gamehighs1137=Great graphics; smooth control; excellent Internet play.&gamelows1137=May leave you craving more tracks and cars; some pretty high system requirements.&bottomline1137=This great conversion is a must-have for arcade racing fans.&gameissue1137=May '97, p. 140&gameurl1137=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub1137=Sega&gamerating1137=88&gamecategory1137=Arcade&gamename1138=Sega Touring Car Championship&gamehighs1138=Graphics look good, and the requirements for full details aren't too steep.&gamelows1138=It's cookie=cutter arcade racing. There simply aren't enough cars, tracks, or options.&bottomline1138=There are better arcade racers. Sega's own Daytona USA Deluxe is one of them.&gameissue1138=August '98, p. 122&gameurl1138=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub1138=Sega of America&gamerating1138=48&gamecategory1138=Arcade&gamename1139=Semper Fi&gamehighs1139=Mouse interface is easy to use; lots of games for one price.&gamelows1139=Impenetrable interface, ambiguous manual, limited number of scenarios.&bottomline1139=Experienced wargamers may love it, but the timid need not apply.&gameissue1139=June '98, p. 96&gameurl1139=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub1139=Interactive Magic&gamerating1139=75&gamecategory1139=Wargame&gamename1140=Sensible Soccer&gamehighs1140=Good control and fast action combine for fun gameplay.&gamelows1140=Sub-par graphics and a lack of options may have you shelving this one before long.&bottomline1140=A semi-realistic soccer simulation that's relatively easy to learn, but lacks replay value.&gameissue1140=October '94, p. 57&gameurl1140=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub1140=Everyware&gamerating1140=62&gamecategory1140=Sports&gamename1141=Sentient&gamehighs1141=A genuinely large gaming world; lots of characters to interact with.&gamelows1141=Spotty Direct3D support; interface from Hell; dialog that reads like a third generation translation.&bottomline1141=Those who are able to cope with its cumbersome shortcomings may like Sentient.&gameissue1141=August '97, p. 118&gameurl1141=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub1141=Psygnosis&gamerating1141=56&gamecategory1141=Adventure&gamename1142=Sentinel Returns&gamehighs1142=Simple design and interface makes it accessible for all ages.&gamelows1142=Repetitive gameplay is boring, and the lack of Direct3D support or an auto-save feature is irritating.&bottomline1142=For very gamer who gets hooked, another will be left asking if that's all there is.&gameissue1142=January '99, p. 208&gameurl1142=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub1142=Psygnosis&gamerating1142=76&gamecategory1142=Strategy&gamename1143=Septerra Core&gamehighs1143=Inventive and historically deep universe; lots of characters to interact with; above-average voice acting; simple interface.&gamelows1143=Combat can get tedious; looks a bit dated.&bottomline1143=An involving adventure through an inventive universe.&gameissue1143=January '00, p. 191&gameurl1143=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub1143=Monolith Productions&gamerating1143=86&gamecategory1143=Roleplaying&gamename1144=Serf City&gamehighs1144=Good landscapes and engaging gameplay.&gamelows1144=So-so character graphics; cluttered interface; only moderate depth.&bottomline1144=Fun if you're unfamiliar with kingdom-building, but it needs more variety.&gameissue1144=August '94, p. 58&gameurl1144=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub1144=Strategic Simulations Inc.&gamerating1144=75&gamecategory1144=Strategy&gamename1145=Settlers II&gamehighs1145=Charming graphics; some clever variations on a classic theme.&gamelows1145=One-dimensional micro-management invites fatigue, frustration.&bottomline1145=If you've got a passion for resource-management, you could do worse; you could also do a lot better.&gameissue1145=September '96, p. 133&gameurl1145=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub1145=Blue Byte Software&gamerating1145=65&gamecategory1145=Strategy&gamename1146=Seven Kingdoms&gamehighs1146=Deep and subtle strategy. Spies. Fresh multi-player gaming.&gamelows1146=Cartoony graphics. Unimaginative AI opponents; single-player game lacks energetic gameplay of multi-player.&bottomline1146=An all around terrific game lacking only a solid single-player mode.&gameissue1146=March '98, p. 143&gameurl1146=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub1146=Interactive Magic&gamerating1146=90&gamecategory1146=Strategy&gamename1147=Seven Kingdoms II&gamehighs1147=Complex civilization-building elements in a manageable real-time format.&gamelows1147=Maps could be larger; economics model requires some time to fully grasp.&bottomline1147=Seven Kingdoms II improves mightily upon an overlooked strategy sleeper.&gameissue1147=December '99, p. 159&gameurl1147=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub1147=UBI-SOFT&gamerating1147=90&gamecategory1147=Strategy&gamename1148=Shadow Company: Left for Dead&gamehighs1148=Good arsenal and nice terrain graphics.&gamelows1148=Problems caused by an awkward interface and countless AI glitches are exarcerbated by excruciatingly slow gameplay.&bottomline1148=Yet another promising idea flushed down the drain.&gameissue1148=January '00, p. 190&gameurl1148=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub1148=Sinister Games&gamerating1148=53&gamecategory1148=Strategy&gamename1149=Shadow Man&gamehighs1149=Impressive graphics; cool baddies; plenty of acrobatics.&gamelows1149=Endlessly respawning enemies can lead to frustration; sniper view is almost worthless.&bottomline1149=Not the kind of game you'll play for hours on end, but one you'll go back to.&gameissue1149=October '99, p. 151&gameurl1149=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub1149=Acclaim Entertainment&gamerating1149=74&gamecategory1149=Adventure&gamename1150=Shadow Master&gamehighs1150=Pretty lens flare. Great animation and monster design.&gamelows1150=Claustrophobic gameplay, spazzy controls, and dead-end idea.&bottomline1150=It's fun to look at, but Shadow Master just ain't got it where it counts.&gameissue1150=July '98, p. 144&gameurl1150=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub1150=Psygnosis&gamerating1150=47&gamecategory1150=Action&gamename1151=Shadow of the Comet&gamehighs1151=It can be a lot of fun to play, especially if you're a Lovecraft fan.&gamelows1151=Primitive interface; the game never really delivers on its horror premise.&bottomline1151=Steadfastly average gaming. It's not bad, though, and you might enjoy it. There are a lot better games available.&gameissue1151=August '94, p. 64&gameurl1151=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub1151=I-Motion&gamerating1151=59&gamecategory1151=Adventure&gamename1152=Shadow Warrior&gamehighs1152=Great level design, lots of personality.&gamelows1152=It's still basically Duke 3D; and the limited number of single-player levels mean it's pretty short.&bottomline1152=It's not revolutionary, but it's worth a gander for anyone who enjoyed Duke 3D.&gameissue1152=December '97, p. 199&gameurl1152=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub1152=GT Interactive&gamerating1152=75&gamecategory1152=Action&gamename1153=Shadow Watch&gamehighs1153=Hip, comic book-style graphics; simple controls, well-written storyline.&gamelows1153=Limited unit functionality; no multiplayer mode in a game that screams for it.&bottomline1153=Never overcomplicated, this offers user-friendly turn-based action.&gameissue1153=May '00, p.82 &gameurl1153=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub1153=Red Storm Entertainment&gamerating1153=71&gamecategory1153=Strategy&gamename1154=Shadows of Cairn&gamehighs1154=The graphics are nice.&gamelows1154=What little there is to do in this game is extremely frustrating.&bottomline1154=This one fails on just about every level--there's no story to speak of, and the action is slow and repetitive.&gameissue1154=June '95, p. 98&gameurl1154=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub1154=Masque Publishing, Inc.&gamerating1154=40&gamecategory1154=Action&gamename1155=Shadows of the Empire&gamehighs1155=Some of the mini-games are really hot...&gamelows1155=... but the rest of them are pretty tepid.&bottomline1155=Shadows of the Empire is a better game than the N64 version -- but that's not much of a recommendation.&gameissue1155=December '97, p. 244&gameurl1155=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub1155=LucasArts&gamerating1155=62&gamecategory1155=Action&gamename1156=Shadows Over Riva&gamehighs1156=Engrossing story line; lots of NPCs, items, subquests, and stats for hard-core gamers.&gamelows1156=Dated graphics; clumsy interface at times; annoying combat views.&bottomline1156=It's a worthy sequel to Star Trail, and the old engine is still fun to play with.&gameissue1156=August '97, p. 130&gameurl1156=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub1156=Sir-tech Software&gamerating1156=88&gamecategory1156=Roleplaying&gamename1157=Shanghai: Great Moments&gamehighs1157=Beautiful graphics, entertaining animations, challenging play.&gamelows1157=Resource-hungry; long decompress time before new games.&bottomline1157=The deluxe version of a popular puzzle game, it has something for everyone.&gameissue1157=July '95, p. 126&gameurl1157=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub1157=Activision&gamerating1157=81&gamecategory1157=Puzzle&gamename1158=Shanghai II: Dragon's Eye&gamehighs1158=A faithful Windows adaptation of an old favorite means a whole new audience can enjoy this classic.&gamelows1158=We would like to have seen a few more tile sets included.&bottomline1158=The perfect nerve tonic for burned-out arcade freaks.&gameissue1158=December '94, p. 136&gameurl1158=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub1158=Activision&gamerating1158=79&gamecategory1158=Puzzle&gamename1159=Shannara&gamehighs1159=Sharp, hi-res graphics; a few challenging puzzles; solid interface and inventory system.&gamelows1159=Frustrating combat interface, far too many easy puzzles.&bottomline1159=Fans of the books won't like the simplified story, and gamers will find it too easy.&gameissue1159=April '96, p. 125&gameurl1159=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub1159=Legend Entertainment&gamerating1159=72&gamecategory1159=Adventure&gamename1160=Shattered Steel&gamehighs1160=Nice, fast graphics; great network play; more big-robot action than you can shake a joystick at.&gamelows1160=A bit lacking on the strategy side.&bottomline1160=For no-fault mech combat, Shattered Steel is a blast.&gameissue1160=January '97, p. 239&gameurl1160=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub1160=Interplay&gamerating1160=87&gamecategory1160=Action&gamename1161=Sheep&gamehighs1161=Tricky, inventive puzzles; adorable; unique theme and concept; solid level design.&gamelows1161=Some hair-pulling frustration; distracting audio; cheap, plastic feel.&bottomline1161=Definitely not a classic; but it's a fun way to kill time- and sheep.&gameissue1161=February '01, p. 54&gameurl1161=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub1161=Empire Interactive&gamerating1161=79&gamecategory1161=Puzzle&gamename1162=Shellshock&gamehighs1162=Plenty of stuff to destroy; network support gives it good replay value.&gamelows1162=Poor joystick support; limited weaponry; too few save-game slots; and annoying in-game chatter.&bottomline1162=Not the slickest game, but it has enough strategy and action to make it worth a look.&gameissue1162=June '96, p. 87&gameurl1162=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub1162=U.S. Gold&gamerating1162=74&gamecategory1162=Arcade&gamename1163=Shipwreckers!&gamehighs1163=Goofy animations; chipper music; fun, console-style action.&gamelows1163=Unreasonably high system requirements.&bottomline1163=A fun little game, especially for kids, but only if their parents have the horsepower to run it.&gameissue1163=March '98, p. 158&gameurl1163=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub1163=Psygnosis&gamerating1163=80&gamecategory1163=Action&gamename1164=Shivers&gamehighs1164=Stunning graphics; good sound; well-conceived plot; a good variety of puzzles.&gamelows1164=Doesn't deliver any real horror; lots of backtracking; not much character interaction.&bottomline1164=Puzzle fans who enjoyed Myst have a new one to add to their collection.&gameissue1164=March '96, p. 118&gameurl1164=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub1164=Sierra On-Line&gamerating1164=84&gamecategory1164=Adventure&gamename1165=Shivers II: Harvest of Souls&gamehighs1165=Intricate plot that will use all your detective and puzzle-solving skills.&gamelows1165=The plot's vague early on, and loses momentum at the end.&bottomline1165=A pretty good game with a little bit of everything that makes graphic adventures worthwhile.&gameissue1165=July '97, p. 170&gameurl1165=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub1165=Sierra&gamerating1165=79&gamecategory1165=Puzzle&gamename1166=Shogo&gamehighs1166=Gorgeous accelerated graphics, fast paced levels, and excellent production values.&gamelows1166=No DeathMatch-only maps. Short single-player game.&bottomline1166=If you like your action games fast and furious, Shogo is your one-way ticket to nirvana.&gameissue1166=December '98, p. 176&gameurl1166=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub1166=Monolith Productions&gamerating1166=90&gamecategory1166=Action&gamename1167=Shogun&gamehighs1167=Wonderful graphics; solid RTS play; great battles; fantastic setting for turn-based elements.&gamelows1167=Control difficulties at times; general idea is too derivative of Koei's classics.&bottomline1167=A very satisfying wargame, if not the end-all-beat-all game we'd hoped for.&gameissue1167=August '00, p.88 &gameurl1167=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub1167=Electronic Arts&gamerating1167=84&gamecategory1167=Strategy&gamename1168=Sid Meier's Alpha Centauri&gamehighs1168=Extremely addictive gameplay and enormous depth.&gamelows1168=Minor bugs here and there; fairly steep learning curve.&bottomline1168=An incredible strategy game, Alpha Centauri is destined to go down as one of the best ever made.&gameissue1168=April '99, p. 92&gameurl1168=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub1168=Electronic Arts&gamerating1168=98&gamecategory1168=Strategy&gamename1169=Sid Meier's Antietam!&gamehighs1169=Improvements to the old engine; extensive documentation; scenario generator.&gamelows1169=Lacks a dynamic campaign; additions to game engine are largely subtle.&bottomline1169=A boon to hard-core fans of the original -- but probably no one else.&gameissue1169=February '00, p. 122&gameurl1169=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub1169=Firaxis&gamerating1169=75&gamecategory1169=Strategy&gamename1170=Sid Meier's Colonization&gamehighs1170=An effective interface for gaming complexity to satisfy the most exacting player.&gamelows1170=Graphics could be a lot better, and a decent campaign mode would be welcome too.&bottomline1170=Strategic simulations as only Sid can do it. Need we say more?&gameissue1170=January '95, p. 132&gameurl1170=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub1170=MicroProse&gamerating1170=85&gamecategory1170=Simulation&gamename1171=Sid Meier's Gettysburg&gamehighs1171=The gameplay, graphics, AI, and engine are meticulous models of strategy gaming.&gamelows1171=Terrain popping during scrolling can be annoying. A couple of infrequent bugs.&bottomline1171=A cross-over wargame that has depth, beauty, smarts, and replayability.&gameissue1171=January '98, p. 218&gameurl1171=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub1171=Electronic Arts&gamerating1171=91&gamecategory1171=Wargame&gamename1172=Sierra Pro Pilot&gamehighs1172=Beautiful cockpit panels with plenty of functionality; good nav and comm tools.&gamelows1172=Very buggy; graphics are pixelated; accuracy of aircraft handling is questionable.&bottomline1172=Pro Pilot had plenty of potential but is an incomplete, average simulation.&gameissue1172=May '98, p. 113&gameurl1172=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub1172=Sierra&gamerating1172=53&gamecategory1172=Simulation&gamename1173=Silent Hunter&gamehighs1173=Slick graphics, great gameplay, realistic control.&gamelows1173=You can't play from the other side. Not enough diversity in the missions.&bottomline1173=Simply a blast for anyone, from the dabbler to the true submariine buff.&gameissue1173=June '96, p. 106&gameurl1173=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub1173=Strategic Simulations Inc.&gamerating1173=91&gamecategory1173=Simulation&gamename1174=Silent Steel&gamehighs1174=Excellent video (with MPEG hardware), acting, and writing make drama work well.&gamelows1174=Wafer-thin game elements and very little replayability.&bottomline1174=A surprisingly entertaining game, despite its lack of substance.&gameissue1174=December '95, p. 284&gameurl1174=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub1174=Sigma Realmagic Interactive&gamerating1174=75&gamecategory1174=Adventure&gamename1175=Silent Thunder&gamehighs1175=Gorgeous terrain graphics; lots of action.&gamelows1175=Grossly inaccurate flight model; sluggish controls; and no printed manual. Ground-based targets can be very diffcult to locate in some terrain.&bottomline1175=As an action game, Silent Thunder's all right, as a simulation, it's a bust.&gameissue1175=June '96, p. 97&gameurl1175=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub1175=Sierra&gamerating1175=70&gamecategory1175=Action&gamename1176=Silver&gamehighs1176=Pretty graphics; fun real-time combat; entertaining story.&gamelows1176=Controlling multiple characters can be frustrating.&bottomline1176=It's like a date with Sanfra Bernhardt -- Silver is a lot of fun, but you won't want to spend the rest of your life with it.&gameissue1176=December '99, p. 173&gameurl1176=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub1176=Infogrames&gamerating1176=81&gamecategory1176=Roleplaying&gamename1177=Sim Theme Park&gamehighs1177=Riding the rides; pretty graphics and immersive sound; building coasters is great fun.&gamelows1177=Every game tends to play out the same way; confined area to build in; the help is dumb.&bottomline1177=Recommended as an introductory game for the meatier RollerCoaster Tycoon.&gameissue1177=February '00, p. 106&gameurl1177=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub1177=Electronic Arts&gamerating1177=73&gamecategory1177=Strategy&gamename1178=SimCity 2000&gamehighs1178=Great new graphics and a ton of extra features add depth to a classic game.&gamelows1178=It can take an awfully long time to get to a stage where you can enjoy some of the game's new options.&bottomline1178=One of those rare games that presents a different challenge each time you play.&gameissue1178=May/June '94, p. 75&gameurl1178=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub1178=Maxis&gamerating1178=95&gamecategory1178=Simulation&gamename1179=SimCity 3000&gamehighs1179=All the novel concepts and depth that have made the SimCity games legendary...&gamelows1179=...along with some system-guzzling specs and a few mildly irritating new features.&bottomline1179=It's not quite as fresh as it was, but this SimCity still delivers fun where it counts.&gameissue1179=May '99, p. 98&gameurl1179=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub1179=Electronic Arts&gamerating1179=89&gamecategory1179=Strategy&gamename1180=SimCopter&gamehighs1180=Swooping around skyscrapers is a blast.&gamelows1180=Control is too simplistic; and not all of the bugs have been cleaned up.&bottomline1180=Think of it as a modern day Choplifter, and you'll be fine, think of it as a sim, and you're doomed.&gameissue1180=March '97, p. 150&gameurl1180=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub1180=Maxis&gamerating1180=76&gamecategory1180=Simulation&gamename1181=SimGolf&gamehighs1181=Robert Trent Jones, Jr., does the video tips. The profile view is well done.&gamelows1181=Poor controls, ancient graphics, bad interface.&bottomline1181=There are much better golf games out there.&gameissue1181=April '97, p. 107&gameurl1181=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub1181=Maxis&gamerating1181=52&gamecategory1181=Sports&gamename1182=SimIsle&gamehighs1182=Challenging mix of economic and environmental concerns.&gamelows1182=Graphics and animations are dated; not enough action to keep the game engaging.&bottomline1182=If you're a fan of Maxis sims, this is worth adding to your collection.&gameissue1182=January '96, p. 199&gameurl1182=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub1182=Maxis&gamerating1182=82&gamecategory1182=Simulation&gamename1183=SimTower&gamehighs1183=Good-looking SVGA graphics, and an interesting concept. Oh yeah, and little people to lord over.&gamelows1183=Not enough to do, and not enough real challenge.&bottomline1183=At first, you'll play it a lot. But then you'll figure out the strategy and find yourself just watching the thing.&gameissue1183=August '95, p. 95&gameurl1183=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub1183=Maxis&gamerating1183=74&gamecategory1183=Simulation&gamename1184=SimTown&gamehighs1184=There's a lot to explore and plenty of variety.&gamelows1184=It can get boring if you don't take advantage of all the extra touches the program has to offer.&bottomline1184=You learn valuable management lessons and have fun at the same time.&gameissue1184=September '95, p. 108&gameurl1184=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub1184=Maxis&gamerating1184=76&gamecategory1184=Simulation&gamename1185=Sin&gamehighs1185=Good looking graphics; cool weapons; multi-player is fun and stable.&gamelows1185=Long load and save times; a few AI problems; some graphic bugs; disappointing ending.&bottomline1185=If you're looking for a non-stop action ride, you can't do much better than Sin.&gameissue1185=January '99, p. 164&gameurl1185=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub1185=Activision&gamerating1185=91&gamecategory1185=Action&gamename1186=Sinistar: Unleashed&gamehighs1186=Beautiful graphics; nostalgic value, I guess.&gamelows1186=Redundant, dull gameplay; no plot; a low of wasted time waiting around.&bottomline1186=A graphically stunning game that lacks any personality except for the connection to its honored namesake.&gameissue1186=January '00, p. 208&gameurl1186=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub1186=THQ&gamerating1186=55&gamecategory1186=Action&gamename1187=Skiing 1999 Edition&gamehighs1187=Fairly convincing down-hilling sensation.&gamelows1187=It's a still-buggy-even-
though-it's-been-patched follow-up to a recent game!&bottomline1187=If you bought the other one, don't buy this. If you didn't buy the other one, don't buy this either.&gameissue1187=December '98, p. 220&gameurl1187=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub1187=Sierra&gamerating1187=43&gamecategory1187=Sports&gamename1188=Skins Game at Bighorn&gamehighs1188=Simple interface; decent sound effects.&gamelows1188=Limited perspectives; incredibly easy to shoot low scores.&bottomline1188=Unless you demand unrealistic scores from your golf games, don't bother with The Skins Game.&gameissue1188=December '95, p. 224&gameurl1188=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub1188=Interplay&gamerating1188=45&gamecategory1188=Sports&gamename1189=Sky Realms of Jorune: Alien Logic&gamehighs1189=Beautiful graphics and intriguing plotline.&gamelows1189=Real-time combat and a so-so side view will turn off cerebral RPG veterans.&bottomline1189=If you're tired of "more of the same" in RPGs, then you'll agree--Alien Logic is a breath of fresh air in a stale genre.&gameissue1189=March '95, p. 77&gameurl1189=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub1189=Strategic Simulations Inc.&gamerating1189=83&gamecategory1189=Roleplaying&gamename1190=Skydive!&gamehighs1190=n/a&gamelows1190=n/a&bottomline1190=n/a&gameissue1190=October '99, p. 168&gameurl1190=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub1190=Electronic Arts&gamerating1190=5&gamecategory1190=Sports&gamename1191=SkyNET&gamehighs1191=Clean SVGA graphics; slick interface; expansive mission areas; new multi-player options.&gamelows1191=Extremely difficult at times; poor control layout for Hunter/Killer.&bottomline1191=If you're into multi-player games or looking for something different, this is hard to beat.&gameissue1191=February '97, p. 108&gameurl1191=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub1191=Bethesda Softworks&gamerating1191=88&gamecategory1191=Action&gamename1192=Slam City with Scotty Pippen&gamehighs1192=The full-motion video is high quality stuff.&gamelows1192=Little interaction; lame acting; stereotypes straight out of "Sanford and Son."&bottomline1192=It's just plain bad; even if you've got the hardware for the Pentium version, you'll want to stay out of Slam City.&gameissue1192=May '95, p. 75&gameurl1192=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub1192=Digital Pictures&gamerating1192=46&gamecategory1192=Arcade&gamename1193=Slamscape&gamehighs1193=Uh, well, God Lives Underwater did do the soundtrack.&gamelows1193=Overall lousy game play, no networking, audio design still sucks.&bottomline1193=This sucks, Beavis -- even a dill-hole can figure that much out!&gameissue1193=February '97, p. 146&gameurl1193=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub1193=Viacom NewMedia&gamerating1193=53&gamecategory1193=Action&gamename1194=Slave Zero&gamehighs1194=Good visual effects and beacoup mayhem...&gamelows1194=...but there's no sensation of immense size; absence of multiplayer options.&bottomline1194=A nice exercise in arcade style mayhem that unfortunately wears thin just a little fast.&gameissue1194=April '00, p.90 &gameurl1194=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub1194=Infogrames Entertainment&gamerating1194=68&gamecategory1194=Action&gamename1195=Slipstream 5000&gamehighs1195=Fast-paced action and absolutely beautiful graphics.&gamelows1195=Pretty steep hardware requirements; unfriendly game-saving feature.&bottomline1195=Gremlin isn't known for knockout games, but they've got a real winner in this one.&gameissue1195=July '95, p. 110&gameurl1195=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub1195=Gremlin Interactive&gamerating1195=89&gamecategory1195=Action&gamename1196=Smart Games Challenge 1&gamehighs1196=Pleny of variety; good puzzles.&gamelows1196=Not every-one's cup of tea; limited replay value; no multi-player options; some puzzles are real stinkers.&bottomline1196=Only brainiacs with time on their hands need apply.&gameissue1196=September '96, p. 137&gameurl1196=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub1196=Grolier Electronic Publishing&gamerating1196=68&gamecategory1196=Puzzle&gamename1197=Smart Games Challenge 2&gamehighs1197=Terrific gameplay; great puzzle variety; nice bells and whistles; good for the whole family.&gamelows1197=Minor gameplay glitches; no multi-player options.&bottomline1197=Fans of the puzzle genre are in for a good time with Smart Games Challenge 2.&gameissue1197=February '98, p. 178&gameurl1197=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub1197=Smart Games, Inc.&gamerating1197=80&gamecategory1197=Puzzle&gamename1198=Snow Wave Avalanche&gamehighs1198=Good arcade-style fun; nice 3D graphics.&gamelows1198=You'll need a beefy system to take advantage of all the accelerated visuals.&bottomline1198=A fun little arcade game that should keep you amused for at least a couple of weeks; good for the kiddies to play.&gameissue1198=April '99, p. 108&gameurl1198=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub1198=Intense Entertainment Interactive&gamerating1198=80&gamecategory1198=Arcade&gamename1199=Snowmobile Racing&gamehighs1199=Not many games let you put a "Goat" between your legs.&gamelows1199=Ho-hum gameplay and boring graphics; zero control options.&bottomline1199=If there's any thrill to be had from real-life snowmobile racing, it certainly isn't reflected in this game.&gameissue1199=April '99, p. 129&gameurl1199=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub1199=GT Interactive&gamerating1199=27&gamecategory1199=Racing&gamename1200=Soccer Kid&gamehighs1200=Sharp graphic detail; smooth animation; pleasant soundtrack.&gamelows1200=Somewhat repetitive gameplay; may be a little difficult for beginners.&bottomline1200=A good platform title if you're looking for some pretty mindless gaming.&gameissue1200=October '94, p. 77&gameurl1200=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub1200=MicroLeague&gamerating1200=75&gamecategory1200=Arcade&gamename1201=SODA Off-Road Racing&gamehighs1201=Attractive accelerated graphics; track editor; multi-player options.&gamelows1201=Rendition-only acceleration. Steep system requirements for software rendering. Sluggish gameplay; touchy controls.&bottomline1201=SODA is good for some off-roading fun, but it's far from perfect.&gameissue1201=February '98, p. 112&gameurl1201=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub1201=Sierra&gamerating1201=67&gamecategory1201=Simulation&gamename1202=Soldier Boyz&gamehighs1202=Uh, um, let me think... you can kill people and not get arrested.&gamelows1202=Sloppy video; nonexistent control; most definitely not a polically correct game by any stretch of the imagination.&bottomline1202=Soldier Boyz is bad newz.&gameissue1202=September '97, p. 156&gameurl1202=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub1202=DreamCatcher Interactive&gamerating1202=21&gamecategory1202=Arcade&gamename1203=Soldier of Fortune&gamehighs1203=Ground-breaking level of violence; a few great levels; fun at the most base, visceral level.&gamelows1203=Novelty fades fast; last few levels get tedious; lots of "find the switch" puzzles.&bottomline1203=A violent, gritty game with eyepopping appeal, but doesn't revolutionize the genre.&gameissue1203=June '00, p.82 &gameurl1203=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub1203=Activision&gamerating1203=87&gamecategory1203=Action&gamename1204=Soldiers at War&gamehighs1204=Lots of weapons; plenty of scenarios; engrossing.&gamelows1204=Feels very dated; tough-to-learn interface; limited multiplayer support.&bottomline1204=Though Soldiers is a solid game, it could have been much better.&gameissue1204=August '98, p. 143&gameurl1204=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub1204=SSI&gamerating1204=70&gamecategory1204=Strategy&gamename1205=Solid Ice&gamehighs1205=Flexible player editor; you can design uniforms.&gamelows1205=Gameplay is slow, and the artificial intelligence is merely average.&bottomline1205=There are better hockey games out there, and until this undergoes some serious revisions, customizability is its only saving grace.&gameissue1205=February '97, p. 124&gameurl1205=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub1205=Empire Interactive&gamerating1205=30&gamecategory1205=Sports&gamename1206=Solitaire Deluxe for Windows&gamehighs1206=It's an easy-to-use adaption of the classic card game.&gamelows1206=If you've never cared for solitaire, there's nothing here that'll change your mind.&bottomline1206=If you want to play a whole slew of variations on solitaire, this is for you.&gameissue1206=December '95, p. 243&gameurl1206=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub1206=Interplay&gamerating1206=75&gamecategory1206=Strategy&gamename1207=Sonic CD&gamehighs1207=A great conversion, every bit as fast and colorful as the Sega Genesis originals.&gamelows1207=Formless gameplay; limited re-play value.&bottomline1207=Tried and tested fun for kids, but just an MTV-style high-speed headache for the rest of us.&gameissue1207=December '96, p. 267&gameurl1207=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub1207=Sega Entertainment&gamerating1207=65&gamecategory1207=Arcade&gamename1208=Soulbringer&gamehighs1208=Beautiful graphics; many combat moves; groovy magic system; cool combat macros.&gamelows1208=Linear in the way; massive install necessary for voicceovers and music; predictable story.&bottomline1208=Diablo fans will love the combat options, sophisticated magic, and quality graphics.&gameissue1208=November '00, p. 159&gameurl1208=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub1208=Interplay Productions&gamerating1208=72&gamecategory1208=Action&gamename1209=Soultrap&gamehighs1209=Funky graphics and a unique play system.&gamelows1209=Frustratingly narrow levels cause you to die more often than not; a stinker of an ending.&bottomline1209=3D platformer fans may dig it, but the rest of us may find it too frustrating.&gameissue1209=May '97, p. 113&gameurl1209=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub1209=Microforum&gamerating1209=69&gamecategory1209=Action&gamename1210=South Park&gamehighs1210=Cartman will make you laugh once or twice.&gamelows1210=Mind-numbingly repetitive gameplay; boring levels; unfunny dialogue; bugs.&bottomline1210=It's more mega-licensed cheese from a company that, by now, should know better.&gameissue1210=June '99, p. 144&gameurl1210=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub1210=Acclaim Entertainment&gamerating1210=40&gamecategory1210=Action&gamename1211=South Park Rally&gamehighs1211=&gamelows1211=&bottomline1211=&gameissue1211=April '00, p.107 &gameurl1211=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub1211=Acclaim Entertainment&gamerating1211=20&gamecategory1211=Racing&gamename1212=Space Bar, The&gamehighs1212=Hilarious dialog; engaging story. Good puzzles. Excellent interface.&gamelows1212=Frequent CD swapping. Some of the voice acting is poor. Some difficult puzzles.&bottomline1212=A return to the older style of adventure gaming, reminiscent of Infocom at its best.&gameissue1212=October '97, p. 254&gameurl1212=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub1212=SegaSoft&gamerating1212=90&gamecategory1212=Adventure&gamename1213=Space Bucks&gamehighs1213=Good concept; clean, high-res graphics.&gamelows1213=Economics model too basic for serious fans; puzzling interface takes getting used to.&bottomline1213=Sim fans who demand detail, customizable options, and realistic economics, will be greatly disappointed.&gameissue1213=May '96, p. 126&gameurl1213=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub1213=Sierra&gamerating1213=59&gamecategory1213=Simulation&gamename1214=Space Bunnies Must Die&gamehighs1214=Pokes fun at trailer trash.&gamelows1214=Boring scenery, boring weapons, frustrating levels, bad control bugs, and foolish save game method make this a maddening experience.&bottomline1214=Space Bunnies Must not be purchased. Trust us.&gameissue1214=February '99, p. 198&gameurl1214=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub1214=Ripcord Games&gamerating1214=23&gamecategory1214=&gamename1215=Space Dude&gamehighs1215=The box has one of those funny moving pictures that changes as you tilt it.&gamelows1215=Installation, graphics, gameplay, music...&bottomline1215=I hate to knock a family effort, but it must be done: This game stinks.&gameissue1215=October '96, p. 149&gameurl1215=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub1215=FormGen&gamerating1215=19&gamecategory1215=Arcade&gamename1216=Space Empires IV&gamehighs1216=Most configurable space-strategy around; strong AI; unlimited replayability; huge research tree.&gamelows1216=No animated graphics; poor manual; no networked or Internet play.&bottomline1216=Not for everyone, but turn-based space sim fans will be hooked.&gameissue1216=March '01, p. 92&gameurl1216=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub1216=Shrapnel Games&gamerating1216=80&gamecategory1216=Strategy&gamename1217=Space Hulk: Vengeance of the Blood Angles&gamehighs1217=Sharp graphics, menacing atmosphere, and challenging squad-level excitement.&gamelows1217=Damanding system requirements; occasionally tricky planning interface.&bottomline1217=If you're a Doom fan looking for something with a lot more depth, look no further than Space Hulk.&gameissue1217=September '96, p. 103&gameurl1217=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub1217=Electronic Arts&gamerating1217=87&gamecategory1217=Action&gamename1218=Space Quest 6&gamehighs1218=Plenty of the puzzles and sci-fi jabs you've come to expect from the SQ series.&gamelows1218=Annoying narration; the animation feels too cute for the subject matter.&bottomline1218=It's not the best of the series, but it's something fans of the previous Space Quest games will want to check out.&gameissue1218=September '95, p. 93&gameurl1218=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub1218=Sierra On-Line&gamerating1218=82&gamecategory1218=Adventure&gamename1219=Spaceship Warlock&gamehighs1219=It doesn't take up any hard drive space; graphics are OK.&gamelows1219=Boring, slow, and bereft of imagination; the lack of an install program costs this one about 15 points right off the bat.&bottomline1219=It's a drag, man, a real drag.&gameissue1219=September '94, p. 89&gameurl1219=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub1219=Reactor&gamerating1219=40&gamecategory1219=Adventure&gamename1220=Spaceward Ho! IV&gamehighs1220=Easy to learn, but with hidden depth; tenacious AI opponents; multi-player options.&gamelows1220=A few gamers who insist on micro-managing all the fiddly bits won't go for it.&bottomline1220=A great little strategy game with a street price that should be less than $30, it's a bargain.&gameissue1220=February '97, p. 118&gameurl1220=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub1220=New World Computing&gamerating1220=89&gamecategory1220=Strategy&gamename1221=Spec Ops II: Green Berets&gamehighs1221=Decent sound; overhead map view is pretty; albeit useless.&gamelows1221=Horribly buggy; clunky interface; terrible AI; copycat.&bottomline1221=If you want to play a low-rent Rainbow Six clone, download a Quake or Half-Life mod. They are indefinitely better.&gameissue1221=January '00, p. 197&gameurl1221=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub1221=Ripcord&gamerating1221=26&gamecategory1221=Action&gamename1222=Spec Ops: Rangers Lead the Way&gamehighs1222=Great atmosphere; sharp accelerated graphics; challenging missions.&gamelows1222=Stupid AI Rangers. Ugly, sluggish software mode. No multi-player. Infuriating mouse bug.&bottomline1222=Once all the patches are released, this could easily be a classic. Until then...&gameissue1222=July '98, p. 142&gameurl1222=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub1222=Ripcord Games&gamerating1222=55&gamecategory1222=Action&gamename1223=Spectre VR&gamehighs1223=Can be mucho fun when a lot of players compete on a network.&gamelows1223=Weak graphics, and the one- and two-player games get tiresome pretty quickly.&bottomline1223=If this is Virtual Reality, I'm in no big hurry to "jack in."&gameissue1223=May/June '94, p. 81&gameurl1223=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub1223=Velocity&gamerating1223=68&gamecategory1223=Arcade&gamename1224=Speed Busters&gamehighs1224=Fantastic visuals; relentless speed; out-of-control and fun gameplay.&gamelows1224=Physics need a little work; some controller configuration problems.&bottomline1224=One of the best pure arcade-style racing games for the PC.&gameissue1224=March '99, p. 112&gameurl1224=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub1224=Ubi Soft&gamerating1224=85&gamecategory1224=Racing&gamename1225=Sports Car GT&gamehighs1225=Killer tracks and cars; a wide range of difficulty levels.&gamelows1225=Interface glitches; weak manual;p no support for modem or Internet play; too many locked cars and tracks.&bottomline1225=Not a hardcore sim, but it sure feels real enough -- and that's what counts.&gameissue1225=August '99, p. 106&gameurl1225=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub1225=Electronic Arts&gamerating1225=83&gamecategory1225=Racing&gamename1226=Spycraft: The Great Game&gamehighs1226=Innovative puzzles and top-notch video put Spycraft ahead of the pack.&gamelows1226=A few of the puzzles fall flat; Internet-based content could be better.&bottomline1226=An engrossing, unique adventure with top-flight production values.&gameissue1226=June '96, p. 125&gameurl1226=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub1226=Activision&gamerating1226=89&gamecategory1226=Adventure&gamename1227=Squad Leader&gamehighs1227=&gamelows1227=&bottomline1227=&gameissue1227=February '01, p. 92&gameurl1227=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub1227=Hasbro Interactive&gamerating1227=12&gamecategory1227=Strategy&gamename1228=SSN-21 Seawolf&gamehighs1228=Sweet graphics and sound; modem play gives it life beyond its 32 scenarios.&gamelows1228=Stupid interface decisions; spotty AI; bad campaign mode; and some unrealistic elements.&bottomline1228=An entertaining game, but one that could have been so much better.&gameissue1228=August '94, p. 70&gameurl1228=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub1228=Electronic Arts&gamerating1228=75&gamecategory1228=Wargame&gamename1229=ST:TNG: A Final Unity&gamehighs1229=The familiar faces, familiar voices--even familiar sound effects--ought to please any Trek fan.&gamelows1229=The adventure game elements are a little too familiar, and at times this game is slow going.&bottomline1229=If you loved the Next Generation, you'll want A Final Unity--just don't expect anything extraordinary.&gameissue1229=September '95, p. 81&gameurl1229=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub1229=Spectrum HoloByte&gamerating1229=74&gamecategory1229=Adventure&gamename1230=Stalingrad&gamehighs1230=The beautiful "World at War" engine has been refined even further.&gamelows1230=Play balance is a problem in some scenarios, with the German forces placed in no-win situations.&bottomline1230=It's got every feature seasoned wargamers want; also lets beginners jump right in.&gameissue1230=May '95, p. 99&gameurl1230=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub1230=Avalon Hill&gamerating1230=95&gamecategory1230=Wargame&gamename1231=Star Command: Revolution&gamehighs1231=Many units; some new gameplay concepts; long, non-linear campaign.&gamelows1231=Low-key action; ho-hum graphics; token space environment.&bottomline1231=There are some new twists here, but nothing really compelling.&gameissue1231=June '97, p. 94&gameurl1231=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub1231=GT Interactive&gamerating1231=75&gamecategory1231=Strategy&gamename1232=Star Control 3&gamehighs1232=Epic story line; wide variety of aliens; professional voice acting; tons of things to do.&gamelows1232=Alien animatronics aren't as impressive as expected; lots of traveling time between star systems; strategic colony element gets boring.&bottomline1232=Even with its few faults, Star Control 3 is a worthy successor, and a blast to play.&gameissue1232=December '96, p. 260&gameurl1232=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub1232=Accolade&gamerating1232=90&gamecategory1232=Adventure&gamename1233=Star Crusader&gamehighs1233=A seductive, involving storyline; Unequalled degree of campaign control.&gamelows1233=The space combat--the very core of the game--could be more satisfying.&bottomline1233=This promising first title from Take 2 is a terrific and innovative addition to your sci-fi collection.&gameissue1233=November '94, p. 75&gameurl1233=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub1233=Take 2 Interactive&gamerating1233=86&gamecategory1233=Action&gamename1234=Star General&gamehighs1234=Good, jump-right-in gameplay with time-tested Panzer General play style.&gamelows1234=Mediocre and often confusing graphics. Some scenario goals are far-fetched. Long waiting times when late in the game during multi-play.&bottomline1234=A good beer-n-pretzels space wargame for those who like their combat without a lot of micro-management.&gameissue1234=March '97, p. 113&gameurl1234=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub1234=SSI&gamerating1234=86&gamecategory1234=Strategy&gamename1235=Star Rangers&gamehighs1235=An exciting mix of strategy and combat keeps things cooking.&gamelows1235=The linear nature of the campaign game robs the game of realism, as does the lack of character development.&bottomline1235=If you're into space-combat games, check this one out.&gameissue1235=January '96, p. 176&gameurl1235=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub1235=Interactive Magic&gamerating1235=85&gamecategory1235=Simulation&gamename1236=Star Reach&gamehighs1236=Fairly challenging and varied computer opponents; nice two-player mode.&gamelows1236=Graphics and sound effects are mediocre, and there are very few things to build.&bottomline1236=A simple space-strategy game, but without the depth to keep you interested in the long run.&gameissue1236=November '94, p. 92&gameurl1236=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub1236=Interplay&gamerating1236=70&gamecategory1236=Strategy&gamename1237=Star Trek: Armada&gamehighs1237=Graphically rich Star Trek action using tried and true RTS design.&gamelows1237=Unstable and buggy gameplay; poor pathfinding; unoriginal storylines; bad AI.&bottomline1237=Standard, if attactive, strategy game that will appeal only to hardcore Trekkers.&gameissue1237=July '00, p.96 &gameurl1237=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub1237=Activision&gamerating1237=69&gamecategory1237=Strategy&gamename1238=Star Trek: Birth of the Federation&gamehighs1238=Intriguing diplomacy features; some nice interaction between the different races.&gamelows1238=Basic, uninspiring strategy; makes little use of its powerful license; dull combat.&bottomline1238=A ho-hum space conquest game that doesn't capitalize on the Star Trek universe.&gameissue1238=September '99, p. 121&gameurl1238=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub1238=Hasbro Interactive&gamerating1238=64&gamecategory1238=Strategy&gamename1239=Star Trek ConQuest&gamehighs1239=&gamelows1239=&bottomline1239=&gameissue1239=October '00, p. 142&gameurl1239=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub1239=Activision&gamerating1239=35&gamecategory1239=Strategy&gamename1240=Star Trek DS9 - Harbinger&gamehighs1240=Good story line, sharp graphics; full-speech from TV cast.&gamelows1240=There's not much gaming going on; annoying arcade sequences and uninventive puzzles add nothing to experience.&bottomline1240=A good license only counts for so much; if a game isn't fun to play, what's the point?&gameissue1240=June '96, p. 118&gameurl1240=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub1240=Viacom New Media&gamerating1240=66&gamecategory1240=Adventure&gamename1241=Star Trek: DS9- The Fallen&gamehighs1241=Faithful level design; great soundtrack; inventive use of the DS9 license.&gamelows1241=Wasted opportunities; tedium may set in after multi-character novelty wears off.&bottomline1241=A must buy for diehard DS9 fans, and a decent game otherwise.&gameissue1241=February '01, p. 87&gameurl1241=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub1241=Simon %26 Schuster&gamerating1241=72&gamecategory1241=Adventure&gamename1242=Star Trek: Generations&gamehighs1242=Some Trek fans will enjoy playing as crew; good use of film footage.&gamelows1242=Virtually worthless save-game feature; awkward controls; all the problems of the movie.&bottomline1242=Pass this one up, unless you're an absolutely rabid Trek fan.&gameissue1242=August '97, p. 96&gameurl1242=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub1242=MicroProse&gamerating1242=64&gamecategory1242=Adventure&gamename1243=Star Trek: Hidden Evil&gamehighs1243=It looks decent enough; Data and Jean-Luc are aboard; the Vulcan Nerve Pinch is nice.&gamelows1243=It would have been nicer if there were people to Nerve PInch; easy gameplay, lame control.&bottomline1243=A clever child could solve this in the time it takes to watch two trek movies. 'Nuff said.&gameissue1243=March '00, p.122 &gameurl1243=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub1243=Activision&gamerating1243=35&gamecategory1243=Adventure&gamename1244=Star Trek: Judgement Rites&gamehighs1244=Smooth play; excellent characters; clever storylines; a real Star Trek feel.&gamelows1244=The space-combat scenes could be more realistic, and installing the game can be pretty time consuming.&bottomline1244=Whether you're a true Trekker or a casual fan, you're going to enjoy this game.&gameissue1244=May/June '94, p. 77&gameurl1244=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub1244=Interplay&gamerating1244=90&gamecategory1244=Adventure&gamename1245=Star Trek: Klingon&gamehighs1245=Surprisingly good production quality, and a curiously amusing storyline...&gamelows1245=...for an hour or so, until you've reached the end or are just plain bored of it all.&bottomline1245=Even die-hard Trekkers will find their faith tested by this sorry cash-in.&gameissue1245=July '96, p. 97&gameurl1245=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub1245=Simon %26 Schuster Interactive&gamerating1245=35&gamecategory1245=Adventure&gamename1246=Star Trek: New Worlds&gamehighs1246=Star Trek finally stages an insurrection into the StarCraft style RTS genre; nice planet variety.&gamelows1246=Not as simple, diverse, or Trek-ky as it should be; weak tutorial.&bottomline1246=If you don't have high expectations for a Trek RTS, then you won't be disappointed.&gameissue1246=November '00, p. 160&gameurl1246=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub1246=Interplay Productions&gamerating1246=55&gamecategory1246=Real Time Strategy&gamename1247=Star Trek Pinball&gamehighs1247=The sounds and images from the original Star Trek are cool.&gamelows1247=Weak flippers; no options to make adjustments ot the table.&bottomline1247=All this feeble-flippery makes for a very quiet and lifeless game -- and that ain't what pinball's about.&gameissue1247=June '98, p. 101&gameurl1247=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub1247=Interplay Productions&gamerating1247=39&gamecategory1247=Arcade&gamename1248=Star Trek: Starfleet Academy&gamehighs1248=Lots for Trek fans to like; decent multi-player mode adds longevity.&gamelows1248=Unsuitable overall approach; uninpsired FMV; simplistic combat.&bottomline1248=A promising idea that's inadequately executed -- budding Starfleet captains won't find the challenge they crave here.&gameissue1248=November '97, p. 255&gameurl1248=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub1248=Interplay&gamerating1248=67&gamecategory1248=Action&gamename1249=Star Trek Voyager Elite Force&gamehighs1249=Excellent story; greeat bot AI; beautiful graphics perfetly capture Star Trek environments.&gamelows1249=May be too short for some; not enough interactive scripting in the second half of the game.&bottomline1249=The best Star Trek game ever; and a first-rate FPS in its own right.&gameissue1249=December '00, p. 138&gameurl1249=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub1249=Activision&gamerating1249=93&gamecategory1249=First Person Shooter&gamename1250=Star Wars: Episode 1 -- Racer&gamehighs1250=Incredible speed; great track design; impressive graphics.&gamelows1250=Too easy; unrealized gameplay elements; weak multi-play options.&bottomline1250=A good, fast racing game that fails to live up to its full potential.&gameissue1250=August '99, p. 96&gameurl1250=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub1250=LucasArts&gamerating1250=76&gamecategory1250=Racing&gamename1251=Star Wars: Episode 1 -- The Phantom Menace&gamehighs1251=It's Star Wars; cool movie sounds; lightsaber aerobics.&gamelows1251=Console-centric gameplay; uninvolving story line that apes the movie's.&bottomline1251=Save the 40 bucks and go see the movie eight more times.&gameissue1251=August '99, p. 97&gameurl1251=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub1251=LucasArts&gamerating1251=71&gamecategory1251=Adventure&gamename1252=Star Wars: Force Commander&gamehighs1252=Movie-quality storyline.&gamelows1252=Obtrusive interface, problematic camera controls; suspect AI and pathfinding routines; awful musical score; much more.&bottomline1252=LucasArts drops the ball on yet another strategy game.&gameissue1252=June '00, p.86 &gameurl1252=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub1252=LucasArts&gamerating1252=43&gamecategory1252=Strategy&gamename1253=Star Wars: Rebellion&gamehighs1253=Nice use of Star Wars characters as strategic assets.&gamelows1253=The interface is monstrous; it never, ever becomes intuitive.&bottomline1253=Star Wars fanatics and micro-management freaks might like it; all others should try before they buy.&gameissue1253=June '98, p. 83&gameurl1253=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub1253=LucasArts&gamerating1253=60&gamecategory1253=Strategy&gamename1254=Starball&gamehighs1254=Whimsical and action-packed.&gamelows1254=One, low-res table, and three balls per game.&bottomline1254=Moderately entertaining, but it's not the best or most complete PC pinball game you can get.&gameissue1254=July '96, p. 109&gameurl1254=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub1254=GameTek&gamerating1254=58&gamecategory1254=Arcade&gamename1255=StarCraft&gamehighs1255=Diverse Races, strong, interesting game world, and the classic WarCraft gameplay.&gamelows1255=The few improvements to the fundamental WarCraft engine may not be enough for some gamers.&bottomline1255=Strong strategy, great graphics, and variety makes this one of the year's best.&gameissue1255=July '98, p. 114&gameurl1255=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub1255=Blizzard Entertainment&gamerating1255=92&gamecategory1255=Strategy&gamename1256=Starfighter&gamehighs1256=Smooth graphics; plenty of missions; the explosions are really cool.&gamelows1256=Control is on the jumpy side; cruddy mission map; loads of scenery pop-up.&bottomline1256=It's a clone of Terminal Velocity, but at least it's remotely enjoyable.&gameissue1256=March '97, p. 166&gameurl1256=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub1256=3DO&gamerating1256=70&gamecategory1256=Arcade&gamename1257=Starfleet Command&gamehighs1257=Methodical simulation of starship stations and function; beautiful 3D models.&gamelows1257=Far too tough to control; vague misssion briefings; poor AI and collision detection.&bottomline1257=There are some strong strategy elements here, but many serious flaws.&gameissue1257=Novemeber '99, p. 176&gameurl1257=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub1257=Interplay&gamerating1257=65&gamecategory1257=Strategy&gamename1258=Starfleet Command Vol. II: Empires at War&gamehighs1258=Better graphics; more races/campaigns; more ships; gameplay still deep and fun.&gamelows1258=Tiresome campaign progression; online multiplay incomplete; bugs; some cool SFC features gone.&bottomline1258=Like SFC, an ultimately rewarding game that may demand a bit too much patience.&gameissue1258=March '01, p. 70&gameurl1258=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub1258=Interplay Productions
&gamerating1258=73&gamecategory1258=Strategy&gamename1259=Stargunner&gamehighs1259=A good, pure, arcade-shooter; clean, crisp graphics.&gamelows1259=The game may be too hard, even on the easy settings.&bottomline1259=If you're in the mood for an arcade-shooter, this is one of the best -- it may be as good as Apogee's own Raptor.&gameissue1259=June '97, p. 91&gameurl1259=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub1259=Apogee&gamerating1259=80&gamecategory1259=Arcade&gamename1260=Starlancer&gamehighs1260=Great graphics; cool cut-scenes; high production value; some good missions.&gamelows1260=Uninspired design;repetitive gameplay; seems to be just laying the groundwork for Freelancer.&bottomline1260=Lots of flash, low substance. Try Freespace or Tachyon for a more fulfilling experience.&gameissue1260=July '00, p.84 &gameurl1260=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub1260=Microsoft&gamerating1260=75&gamecategory1260=Action&gamename1261=Stars!&gamehighs1261=Rich in depth and flexibilty, intuitive interface, excellent manual, unmatched turorial.&gamelows1261=The number of command windows can be confusing. May not interest casual gamers.&bottomline1261=Proves there can be more to games than cute characters and big explosions.&gameissue1261=April '97, p. 106&gameurl1261=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub1261=Empire Interactive&gamerating1261=88&gamecategory1261=Strategy&gamename1262=Starship Titanic&gamehighs1262=Infocom fans will like these brain-teasing puzzles.&gamelows1262=Story doesn't evolve; not enough charactesr; the "revolutionary" text parser sucks.&bottomline1262=The recipe for great adventuring includes more ingredients than good puzzles, and this game is woefully short on them.&gameissue1262=July '98, p. 120&gameurl1262=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub1262=Simon %26 Schuster&gamerating1262=64&gamecategory1262=Adventure&gamename1263=Starship Troopers&gamehighs1263=Very pretty; bugs are hardcore; stays true to Starship Troopers lore; nukes. &gamelows1263=Camera is frustrating; AI is easily tricked; troops get lost in the environments.&bottomline1263=Mediocre. Fans of the setting may enjoy it, but not too many other folks will.&gameissue1263=February '01, p. 81&gameurl1263=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub1263=MicroProse&gamerating1263=60&gamecategory1263=Real Time Strategy&gamename1264=Starsiege&gamehighs1264=Graphics; detailed manual; vehicle customization options.&gamelows1264=Control scheme is somewhat confusing; some suspect AI; latency detracts from multi-play.&bottomline1264=Learn the controls, and you'll get your money's worth out of this one.&gameissue1264=June '99, p. 140&gameurl1264=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub1264=Sierra&gamerating1264=80&gamecategory1264=Action&gamename1265=Starsiege: Tribes&gamehighs1265=Eye-popping graphics, smooth Internet play, furious combat.&gamelows1265=Comand interface is a little complicated; no support for Direct3D; some Internet latency problems.&bottomline1265=First-person combat might never be the same again. The new high-water mark.&gameissue1265=April '99, p. 100&gameurl1265=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub1265=Sierra&gamerating1265=92&gamecategory1265=&gamename1266=Start-Up 2000&gamehighs1266=Excellent economic model; real-world flavor; replayable; smart, creative graphics.&gamelows1266=Only three product scenarios; each scenario can only be played for five years.&bottomline1266=A visually attractive financial sim that puts the fun back into being a multimillionaire.&gameissue1266=October '00, p. 122&gameurl1266=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub1266=Monte Cristo&gamerating1266=78&gamecategory1266=Simulation&gamename1267=Steel Beasts&gamehighs1267=Fantastic degree of realism; including numerous features never attempted before. &gamelows1267=Dated graphics engine; no campaign mode; no air power simulation.&bottomline1267=This is the best tank simulation you can buy, and maybe the best one ever.&gameissue1267=December '00, p. 170&gameurl1267=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub1267=Shrapnel Games&gamerating1267=90&gamecategory1267=Simulation&gamename1268=Steel Panthers&gamehighs1268=Beautiful to behold, easy to learn, and full of drama.&gamelows1268=Inadequate manual (you'll definitely want to print out the READ.ME file!); artillery support system can be a little tricky to master.&bottomline1268=One of the best tactical-level wargames ever designed for the PC.&gameissue1268=December '95, p. 257&gameurl1268=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub1268=SSI&gamerating1268=90&gamecategory1268=Wargame&gamename1269=Steel Panthers II&gamehighs1269=Great graphics, silky-smooth interface, tremendous variety of scenarios.&gamelows1269=Lots of niggling little flaws that indicate a premature release.&bottomline1269=When and if the bugs are fixed with a patch, this'll be a helluva wargame.&gameissue1269=February '97, p. 158&gameurl1269=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub1269=SSI&gamerating1269=80&gamecategory1269=Wargame&gamename1270=Steel Panthers III: Brigade Command 1939-1999&gamehighs1270=The same great core gameplay, with an interesting new layer of command.&gamelows1270=Graphics, interface and DOS-only coding are showing their age.&bottomline1270=An interesting twist for SP fans, but it doesn't feel like a whole new game.&gameissue1270=February '98, p. 122&gameurl1270=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub1270=SSI
&gamerating1270=79&gamecategory1270=Wargame&gamename1271=Stonekeep&gamehighs1271=Fantastic sound effects, nice graphics, intuitive and simple interface.&gamelows1271=It's just not fun in the long term, and the graphics and sound can't carry it.&bottomline1271=It's certainly not the best RPG out there, but if you're a roleplaying fanatic, it might be worth your while.&gameissue1271=February '96, p. 147&gameurl1271=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub1271=Interplay&gamerating1271=77&gamecategory1271=Roleplaying&gamename1272=Stratosphere&gamehighs1272=Great concept; neat fortress-building feature; broad unit library; high replay value.&gamelows1272=Steep system requirements; buggy; unrefined multi-player support; weak combat.&bottomline1272=A challenging, unique real-time strategy with some annoying imperfections.&gameissue1272=November '98, p. 263&gameurl1272=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub1272=Ripcord Games&gamerating1272=77&gamecategory1272=Strategy&gamename1273=Streets of Sim City&gamehighs1273=Uninstalls easily. Bluegrass fiddle legend Darol Anger plays on some of the music tracks.&gamelows1273=No sense of speed; unacceptable frame-rate; nasty control; high system requirements.&bottomline1273=Great concept; atrocious execution. Even SimCity fans will be disappointed.&gameissue1273=March '98, p. 125&gameurl1273=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub1273=Electronic Arts&gamerating1273=37&gamecategory1273=Action&gamename1274=Strife&gamehighs1274=Mission-based structure requires thought; good story line; nice modifications to the Doom engine.&gamelows1274=Graphically inferior to other current first-person shooters; RPG elements are scarce.&bottomline1274=Strife offers a lot in the way of a thinking-gamer's shooter.&gameissue1274=August '96, p. 104&gameurl1274=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub1274=Velocity Inc.&gamerating1274=82&gamecategory1274=Action&gamename1275=Striker 96&gamehighs1275=Straight-forward, unmuddled, and pleasant to look at.&gamelows1275=Annoying sound effects, frustrating control, and bad AI.&bottomline1275=Another failed attempt at an authentic and playable PC soccer sim. It's just not very much fun to play.&gameissue1275=December '96, p. 257&gameurl1275=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub1275=Acclaim Entertainment&gamerating1275=40&gamecategory1275=Sports&gamename1276=Stupid Invaders&gamehighs1276=&gamelows1276=&bottomline1276=&gameissue1276=March '01, p. 88&gameurl1276=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub1276=Ubi Soft&gamerating1276=52&gamecategory1276=Adventure&gamename1277=SU-27 Flanker&gamehighs1277=Dynamic flight model, excellent missions and mission builder, challenging opponents, deep play.&gamelows1277=Bugs, confusing interface, zero chrome.&bottomline1277=If SSI does the proper patches for it, SU-27 might just be the next classic air combat sim.&gameissue1277=February '96, p. 163&gameurl1277=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub1277=SSI&gamerating1277=78&gamecategory1277=Simulation&gamename1278=Sub Culture&gamehighs1278=Note-worthy graphics and incredible atmosphere.&gamelows1278=A few bugs might get in the way. More missions would have been nice.&bottomline1278=An innovative entry in a once-deserted genre.&gameissue1278=May '98, p. 123&gameurl1278=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub1278=Ubi Soft&gamerating1278=87&gamecategory1278=Action&gamename1279=Submarine Titans&gamehighs1279=Great value, with 30 campaign missions and free 'net play; excellent editor; good AI in skirmishes.&gamelows1279=Problesm with unit ID and selection; sprawling bases make control difficult; heavy micromanagement.&bottomline1279=Action hounds needn't apply, but if you're into strategy, there's a lot to like here.&gameissue1279=October '00, p. 132&gameurl1279=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub1279=Strategy First&gamerating1279=79&gamecategory1279=Real Time Strategy&gamename1280=Subspace&gamehighs1280=Fast-paced; low lag; good pricing model.&gamelows1280=Gameplay is simplistic; graphics are a throwback to the days of Asteroids; player population should be higher.&bottomline1280=Subspace is a simplisct (but stable) Internet twitch game.&gameissue1280=June '98, p. 112&gameurl1280=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub1280=Virgin Interactive&gamerating1280=70&gamecategory1280=Action&gamename1281=Sudden Strike&gamehighs1281=Tons of campaign missions; good unit variety; up to 12 players in multiplay.&gamelows1281=Highly unrealistic; enemy AI is either real dumb or impossibly effective; unbalanced units.&bottomline1281=There's fun to be had here so long as you aren't expecting a serious WWII sim.&gameissue1281=February '01, p. 64&gameurl1281=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub1281=CDV Software&gamerating1281=62&gamecategory1281=Real Time Strategy&gamename1282=Super Hornet&gamehighs1282=Nice object detail, mission variety, adn system performance; gully clickable cockpit.&gamelows1282=Meager radio traffic; touchy flight model; non- intuitive key layouts; uninspired campaign.&bottomline1282=Not bad, but the few clever innovations don't help actual gameplay.&gameissue1282=June '00, p.97 &gameurl1282=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub1282=Titus Software&gamerating1282=68&gamecategory1282=Simulation&gamename1283=Super Street Fighter II Turbo&gamehighs1283=Great graphics; solid control; white-knuckle fighting action.&gamelows1283=All of this still isn't enough to bring a very old, 2D fighting game up to today's standards.&bottomline1283=A great translation of the arcade game, if you're still interested in trying it.&gameissue1283=August '95, p. 86&gameurl1283=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub1283=GameTek Inc.&gamerating1283=78&gamecategory1283=Arcade&gamename1284=Superbike 2000&gamehighs1284=Jaw-dropping graphics; a plethora of options; authentic tracks; and realistic AI.&gamelows1284=Steep system requirements; may be hard for newbies; poor 'net matchmaking support.&bottomline1284=If you've got some time to practice your skills, you're in for big-time thrills.&gameissue1284=May '00, p.81 &gameurl1284=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub1284=Electronic Arts&gamerating1284=89&gamecategory1284=Racing&gamename1285=Superbike 2001&gamehighs1285=Decent controls; more than enough tracks; brilliant pileups; good animation.&gamelows1285=Some odd collision-related bugs; crap online play; oddly reminiscent of last year's version.&bottomline1285=If you're into this stuff, there's no need to look anywhere else.&gameissue1285=December '00, p. 174&gameurl1285=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub1285=Electronic Arts&gamerating1285=83&gamecategory1285=Racing&gamename1286=Superbike World Championship&gamehighs1286=Remarkable realism; excellent graphics.&gamelows1286=Uncompromising focus on realism saps the high-speed thrill out of cycle racing; weak sound.&bottomline1286=A very well crafted sim, but slightly overbearing.&gameissue1286=June '99, p. 150&gameurl1286=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub1286=Electronic Arts&gamerating1286=73&gamecategory1286=Racing&gamename1287=Superhero League of Hoboken&gamehighs1287=Good, solid gameplay with a high level of difficulty and plenty of humor.&gamelows1287=Mediocre graphics and sound; movement can become irritating during exploration.&bottomline1287=An exciting mix of adventure and roleplaying; perfect for the gamer who's more concerned with gameplay than graphics.&gameissue1287=October '94, p. 62&gameurl1287=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub1287=Legend Entertainment&gamerating1287=84&gamecategory1287=Roleplaying&gamename1288=SuperKarts&gamehighs1288=Lots of tracks with clever hazards; good modem and network options.&gamelows1288=On tough settings, you'll have a hard time keeping your cart on track; single-player mode gets repetitive.&bottomline1288=If you're frustrated by the demands of NASCAR, SuperKarts is a sure-fire way to driving excitement.&gameissue1288=August '95, p. 111&gameurl1288=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub1288=Williams Entertainment&gamerating1288=83&gamecategory1288=Arcade&gamename1289=Surface Tension&gamehighs1289=Mission maps are large, and there are plenty of missions to fly...&gamelows1289=Still, you have to put up with a crummy flight model, shabby acting, and sub-par graphics.&bottomline1289=It's basically a sci-fi rehash of Commanche, but it may interest die-hards.&gameissue1289=February '97, p. 156&gameurl1289=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub1289=Gametek Inc.&gamerating1289=62&gamecategory1289=Action&gamename1290=Swamp Buggy Racing&gamehighs1290=Swamp enthusiasts may like the swamps.&gamelows1290=Graphics; sound; music; physics; gameplay; tracks; cars; cutscenes.&bottomline1290=Photocopy this review, and Scotch-tape it to all the Swamp Buggy Racing boxes you can find within a 50-mile radius.&gameissue1290=May '00, p.89 &gameurl1290=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub1290=WizardWorks&gamerating1290= 6&gamecategory1290=Racing&gamename1291=SWAT 3: Close Quaters Battle&gamehighs1291=Excellent graphics, effects and AI make this one of the most intensely realistic squad-level action games ever.&gamelows1291=Poor manual; lack of multiplayer means there's not much replay value.&bottomline1291=An out-and-out winner.&gameissue1291=February '00, p. 104&gameurl1291=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub1291=Sierra&gamerating1291=88&gamecategory1291=Action&gamename1292=SWIV 3D Assualt&gamehighs1292=The jewel case can be recycled, and the game CD fits very nicely into a grabage can.&gamelows1292=Horrible graphics; no variation in game play; missions become very tedious.&bottomline1292=This game blows chunks. Go play Nuclear Strike instead.&gameissue1292=May '98, p. 138&gameurl1292=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub1292=Interplay&gamerating1292=20&gamecategory1292=Action&gamename1293=Sydney 2000&gamehighs1293=Some of the mini-games are good, solid fun. Note: some of them are fun.&gamelows1293=Button-mashing isn't as much fun as it used to be, and the repetition gets old quick.&bottomline1293=Well, there's always the 2004 edition to look forward to.&gameissue1293=November '00, p. 151&gameurl1293=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub1293=Eidos Interactive&gamerating1293=52&gamecategory1293=Sports&gamename1294=Syndicate Wars&gamehighs1294=Demanding real-time action; wonderfully dark and moody feel.&gamelows1294=Dark graphics occasionally make details hard to spot; missions could use more variety.&bottomline1294=If you liked the destruction and carnage of the original Syndicate, prepare to create a new world order all over again.&gameissue1294=January '97, p. 221&gameurl1294=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub1294=Electronic Arts&gamerating1294=88&gamecategory1294=Action&gamename1295=System Shock&gamehighs1295=The most astonishing movement control in any game anywhere ever.&gamelows1295=Some of the puzzles aren't very inspired; steep system requirements.&bottomline1295=One of the finest, best-executed, and most enjoyable first-person RPG shooters ever; a landmark achievement.&gameissue1295=January '95, p. 93&gameurl1295=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub1295=Origin&gamerating1295=96&gamecategory1295=Roleplaying&gamename1296=System Shock 2&gamehighs1296=Incredibly detailed story; great atmosphere; terrifying gameplay.&gamelows1296=Long load times; difficult at times; steep system requirements.&bottomline1296=One of the most immersive, emotive, addictive, and just plain fun computer games we've ever played.&gameissue1296=October '99, p. 122&gameurl1296=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub1296=Electronic Arts&gamerating1296=95&gamecategory1296=Roleplaying&gamename1297=T-MEK&gamehighs1297=Two modes of play, good frame rate.&gamelows1297=Poor graphics even in High Detail mode, limited gameplay.&bottomline1297=The promise of a decent 'mech fighter is lost in the reality of this lackluster shooter.&gameissue1297=June '97, p. 90&gameurl1297=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub1297=WizardWorks Software&gamerating1297=36&gamecategory1297=Arcade&gamename1298=Tachyon: The Fringe&gamehighs1298=Terrific atmosphere; personality; engaging story elements; various original mission ideas.&gamelows1298=Bad save-game system and interface; a little too linear. Inter-stellar travel is tedious.&bottomline1298=An enjoyable game that will hopefully get the recognition it deservers.&gameissue1298=July '00, p.92 &gameurl1298=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub1298=Novalogic&gamerating1298=82&gamecategory1298=Action&gamename1299=TacOps&gamehighs1299=Good enough to be played by professional warriors.&gamelows1299=Homely graphics may be a turn-off, and some gamers may find it overwhelming at first.&bottomline1299=All the detail and authenticity you could ask for, plus tremendous replayability.&gameissue1299=July '96, p. 118&gameurl1299=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub1299=Arsenal Publishing, Inc.&gamerating1299=90&gamecategory1299=Wargame&gamename1300=Take No Prisoners&gamehighs1300=Good sound and graphics (especially with a 3D card); nifty weapons.&gamelows1300=Steep hardware requirements; perspective makes it difficult.&bottomline1300=This isn't a bad action game, but its experiment with a new perspective isn't very successful.&gameissue1300=December '97, p. 206&gameurl1300=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub1300=Red Orb&gamerating1300=70&gamecategory1300=Action&gamename1301=Tanarus&gamehighs1301=Good graphics; low latency connection; strong gameplay; good replay value.&gamelows1301=No in-game music; very limited offline training; steep learning curve.&bottomline1301=This has better balance between eye-candy and substance than most online-only games.&gameissue1301=July '98, p. 153&gameurl1301=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub1301=Sony Interactive&gamerating1301=87&gamecategory1301=Action&gamename1302=Tank Commander&gamehighs1302=Some good features (way points, helicopter views), and multi-player action.&gamelows1302=Inconsistent graphics and sound quality; thick headed crews; awkward controls.&bottomline1302=A fair action game, but certainly not a sim or strategy title.&gameissue1302=August '95, p. 88&gameurl1302=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub1302=Eidos Interactive&gamerating1302=69&gamecategory1302=Arcade&gamename1303=Tanks! War Game Construction Set II&gamehighs1303=Incredibly friendly interface; virtually infinite replay value.&gamelows1303=If you're not naturally fond of board wargames, this computerized adaptation isn't likely to convert you.&bottomline1303=An old and honorable style of wargame, and loads of fun.&gameissue1303=July '94, p. 68&gameurl1303=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub1303=Strategic Simulations Inc.&gamerating1303=84&gamecategory1303=Wargame&gamename1304=Tarzan Action Game&gamehighs1304=Nice graphics adn simple control scheme are perfect for the target audience.&gamelows1304=Doesn't bring anythign new to the platform genre; pretty formulaic.&bottomline1304=Fun for the kiddie set, and even an adult can get a little kick out of it.&gameissue1304=September '99, p. 127&gameurl1304=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub1304=Disney Interactive&gamerating1304=73&gamecategory1304=Action&gamename1305=Team Apache&gamehighs1305=Unique flight command element; relaxed flight model. High frame rates; strong visuals.&gamelows1305=Targetting and sighting is a bit odd. Cockpits take some getting used to.&bottomline1305=Lots of fun; emhasizes human dynamics over twitching and hand-eye skill.&gameissue1305=October '98, p. 228&gameurl1305=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub1305=Mindscape&gamerating1305=80&gamecategory1305=Simulation&gamename1306=Teen Digital Diva II&gamehighs1306=Rachel Leigh Cook is on the cover of the manual, and she was good in She's all that.&gamelows1306=Every one of the game's mini-applications.&bottomline1306=If this is what it means to be a teen girl in the year 2000, then let's go back to jacks and hopscotch.&gameissue1306=May '00, p.95 &gameurl1306=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub1306=Activision&gamerating1306=16&gamecategory1306=Simulation&gamename1307=TekWar&gamehighs1307=Sharp, living game world with moving vehicles and innocent civilians.&gamelows1307=Unsophisticated combat, inaccurate manual, tedious searches, and flat special effects.&bottomline1307=It's a fun game to play on a high-end machine - at least for a little while - but it's no Doom-killer.&gameissue1307=February '96, p. 151&gameurl1307=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub1307=Capstone&gamerating1307=74&gamecategory1307=Action&gamename1308=Tempest 2000&gamehighs1308=It's still Tempest -- a classic.&gamelows1308=The graphics are dated, and it's no fun to control.&bottomline1308=If you're looking for a PC version of Tempest, this is it -- but if you're looking for something to take Tempest to the next level, keep waiting.&gameissue1308=April '96, p. 138&gameurl1308=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub1308=Atari Interactive&gamerating1308=59&gamecategory1308=Arcade&gamename1309=Temujin&gamehighs1309=Good and messy mystery plot; well acted; beautiful environment.&gamelows1309=Tricky navigation; may be too serious for some gamers.&bottomline1309=Great game if you like a sober whodunit, but not so great if you like your games frivolous.&gameissue1309=January '98, p. 305&gameurl1309=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub1309=SouthPeak Interactive&gamerating1309=75&gamecategory1309=Adventure&gamename1310=Ten Pin Alley&gamehighs1310=Good use of humor to mock the very sport it's based on.&gamelows1310=Limited control over the action of the game Too much time is spent watching the action.&bottomline1310=A great party game, and a nice relaxing time-killer even if you don't like bowling.&gameissue1310=July '97, p. 163&gameurl1310=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub1310=ASC Games&gamerating1310=82&gamecategory1310=Sports&gamename1311=Terminal Velocity&gamehighs1311=Highly playable, fast, and addictive with almost no learning curve.&gamelows1311=Not much depth, but that's hardly a negative in this kind of game.&bottomline1311=This is a great shoot-'em-up with lots of new worlds to destroy.&gameissue1311=October '95, p. 103&gameurl1311=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub1311=Apogee Software, Ltd.&gamerating1311=86&gamecategory1311=Arcade&gamename1312=Terminator: Future Shock&gamehighs1312=Lots of action and a large environment to explore; killer sound effects.&gamelows1312=Occasionally clumsy controls when driving. Poor automapping. No multi-player mode.&bottomline1312=A solid action game with sharp graphics and an exciting and familiar world that gamers will love.&gameissue1312=April '96, p. 99&gameurl1312=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub1312=Bethesda Softworks&gamerating1312=84&gamecategory1312=Action&gamename1313=Terminus&gamehighs1313=Elaborate story; multiple professions; extensive array of sihpboard devices; lots of detail.&gamelows1313=Terrible graphics; poor sound; design flaws; seems like it wasn't finished before it shipped.&bottomline1313=Epic scope and imaginative vision are consistently undercut by all its problems.&gameissue1313=October '00, p. 136&gameurl1313=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub1313=Vatical Entertainment&gamerating1313=41&gamecategory1313=Roleplaying&gamename1314=Terra Nova&gamehighs1314=Multi-faceted gameplay, slick interface, and built-in mission builder.&gamelows1314=Occasionally chunky graphics; some missions are extremely tough.&bottomline1314=If you've got a thirst for first-person combat in a different vein, Terra Nova really delilvers.&gameissue1314=May '96, p. 104&gameurl1314=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub1314=Looking Glass Technologies&gamerating1314=90&gamecategory1314=Action&gamename1315=Terrace&gamehighs1315=The rules are simple and the play is lively.&gamelows1315=Finding an equal opponent might be a challenge in itself.&bottomline1315=A game for all ages. Even with the Star Trek tie-in, it may not be enough to beat the Chess-Checkers- Backgammon barrier.&gameissue1315=November '94, p. 87&gameurl1315=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub1315=Siler/Siler Ventures&gamerating1315=75&gamecategory1315=Strategy&gamename1316=Terracide&gamehighs1316=Nice explosions and colored lighting effects, cool box.&gamelows1316=Dificult controls; zero fun; boring level designs.&bottomline1316=If you absolutely must have colored lighting and transparent effects, go buy a lava lamp.&gameissue1316=December '97, p. 262&gameurl1316=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub1316=Eidos Interactive&gamerating1316=27&gamecategory1316=Action&gamename1317=Terror T.R.A.X.: Track of the Vampire&gamehighs1317=There's some genuinely creepy material here...&gamelows1317=...but it's far too brief, with little interaction and even less replay value.&bottomline1317=Wait for the TV movie and spare your A and B keys.&gameissue1317=September '96, p. 135&gameurl1317=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub1317=Grolier Electronic Publishing&gamerating1317=38&gamecategory1317=Adventure&gamename1318=Terry Bradshaw Fantasy Football&gamehighs1318=Simple and flexible menu interface; plenty of options.&gamelows1318=Few bells and whistles; Bradshaw only adds his name and expertise in the reference manual.&bottomline1318=If you're into fantasy football, this is a top-notch league manager.&gameissue1318=November '96, p. 263&gameurl1318=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub1318=Fantasy Sports Properties, Inc.&gamerating1318=88&gamecategory1318=Simulation&gamename1319=Test Drive 4&gamehighs1319=Great 3Dfx support; cool tracks; cooler cars.&gamelows1319=Lousy software-only perfomance; terrible interface; canned AI competition.&bottomline1319=Test Drive 4 is a slap in the face to all of those who aren't on the cutting edge of technology.&gameissue1319=April '98, p. 143&gameurl1319=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub1319=Accolade&gamerating1319=63&gamecategory1319=Arcade&gamename1320=Test Drive 5&gamehighs1320=Mind-blowing terrain graphics on a variety of real-world tracks; cars look fantastic.&gamelows1320=Weak sound effects; no options for tweaking car set-ups; sensation of speed isn't convincing.&bottomline1320=Lots of fun, but check out the demo before buying to see if it's what you're after.&gameissue1320=March '99, p. 132&gameurl1320=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub1320=Accolade&gamerating1320=81&gamecategory1320=Arcade&gamename1321=Test Drive 6&gamehighs1321=Attractive course designs; tons of licensed vehicles.&gamelows1321=Horrific control; laughable physics; no damage modeling.&bottomline1321=The worst excuse for a driving game to come out of the Test Drive factory in years.&gameissue1321=March '00, p.118 &gameurl1321=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub1321=Infogrames Entertainment&gamerating1321=11&gamecategory1321=Racing&gamename1322=Test Drive Le Mans&gamehighs1322=Great graphics; good mission-creation systeml ability to play as pilor or gunner.&gamelows1322=Poor pilot AI; keyboard commands don't always work; poor manual; hideous waypoint system.&bottomline1322=A truly disappointing way for MicroProse to cap off its military sim line.&gameissue1322=July '00, p.98 &gameurl1322=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub1322=Infogrames Entertainment&gamerating1322=53&gamecategory1322=Racing&gamename1323=Test Drive Off Road&gamehighs1323=Network play is okay; groovy thrash soundtrack.&gamelows1323=Scenery pop-in from hell; bizarre physics; chunck-a-licious graphics.&bottomline1323=It would be better to find an Apple IIe emulator and get your hands on the original Test Drive.&gameissue1323=June '97, p. 112&gameurl1323=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub1323=Accolade&gamerating1323=64&gamecategory1323=Racing&gamename1324=Test Drive Off-Road 2&gamehighs1324=My 9-month old son like the bright colors.&gamelows1324=No Direct3D support; horrible driving physics; dated graphics; relentless, out of place soundtrack.&bottomline1324=Somebody please bury this game in the mud.&gameissue1324=March '99, p. 147&gameurl1324=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub1324=Accolade&gamerating1324=27&gamecategory1324=&gamename1325=Tex Murphy: Overseer&gamehighs1325=Consumer-friendly, with online hints; film-noir feel and story.&gamelows1325=Crashes and lock-ups almost ruin the fun; bloated narrative and world-weary puzzles don't help, either.&bottomline1325=Series newcomers will like it; old fans will be disappointed. You can't win 'em all.&gameissue1325=June '98, p. 118&gameurl1325=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub1325=Access Software&gamerating1325=69&gamecategory1325=Adventure&gamename1326=The Abyss&gamehighs1326=A reasonably fun game for the whole family; playable on a Pentium 75&gamelows1326=Retro graphics and interface will alienate many; not exactly an original.&bottomline1326=A decent, solid, adventure game that's refreshingly unpretentious.&gameissue1326=January '99, p. 207&gameurl1326=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub1326=Sound Source&gamerating1326=68&gamecategory1326=Adventure&gamename1327=The Blair Witch Project: Rustin Parr&gamehighs1327=Awesome lighting and shadow rendering; some good scares; it's cheap.&gamelows1327=Lousy combat; you'll get lost more times that you'll care to.&bottomline1327=Not a bad way to spend 20 bucks- especially if you were big on the feature film.&gameissue1327=January '01, p. 146&gameurl1327=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub1327=Gathering of Developers&gamerating1327=70&gamecategory1327=Adventure&gamename1328=The Devil Inside&gamehighs1328=Excellent animations; intriguing dual characters; great camera angles; low learning curve.&gamelows1328=Poor polygonal figures and texturing; environmental bugs. &bottomline1328=A compelling action shooter with plenty of options and challenges, plus a dry wit.&gameissue1328=January '01, p. 158&gameurl1328=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub1328=Take Two Interactive&gamerating1328=79&gamecategory1328=Adventure&gamename1329=The Elder Scrolls: Daggerfall&gamehighs1329=A huge world with tons of dungeons, monsters, characters, spells.&gamelows1329=Bugs that should've been smoked out before release. Some of the generic dungeons are boring to explore.&bottomline1329=Without a doubt, one of the most realistic, involved, and impressive RPGs on the market. A definite must for any roleplaying fan.&gameissue1329=December '96, p. 242&gameurl1329=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub1329=Bethesda Softworks&gamerating1329=90&gamecategory1329=Roleplaying&gamename1330=The Golf Pro&gamehighs1330=Great feel-based gameplay; stunning course graphics.&gamelows1330=Only two courses; some mice can be difficult to calibrate.&bottomline1330=Despite the meager course selection, real and virtual golfers will appreciate the good gameplay.&gameissue1330=June '98, p. 102&gameurl1330=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub1330=Empire Interactive&gamerating1330=81&gamecategory1330=Sports&gamename1331=The Journeyman Project 3: Legacy of Time&gamehighs1331=Graphics; puzzles well integrated with story line; great story and historical information.&gamelows1331=Poorly written dialogue; unchallenging, easy puzzles.&bottomline1331=Legacy of Time is a good game that could have been much more.&gameissue1331=April '98, p. 114&gameurl1331=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub1331=Red Orb&gamerating1331=75&gamecategory1331=Adventure&gamename1332=The Longest Journey&gamehighs1332=Mature and magical storytelling; sumptuous graphics; logical, rewarding puzzles.&gamelows1332=It may be a bit too edgy in parts for younger audiences.&bottomline1332=The pinnacle of classic, point and click adventure gaming.&gameissue1332=February '01, p. 97&gameurl1332=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub1332=Funcom&gamerating1332=90&gamecategory1332=Adventure&gamename1333=The Lost Files of Sherlock Holmes: Case of the Rose Tattoo&gamehighs1333=Great story; gorgeous graphics; good puzzles.&gamelows1333=Typical graphic adventure complaints; jarring lapses in realism; snail-like pace except on fast machines.&bottomline1333=A must-have for Sherlock Holmes fans and anyone who enjoys a good mystery.&gameissue1333=December '96, p. 282&gameurl1333=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub1333=Electronic Arts&gamerating1333=80&gamecategory1333=Adventure&gamename1334=The Operational Art of War II: Modern Battles, 1956-2000&gamehighs1334=Scenarios are well balanced and dramatic; editor is still a thing of beauty and wonder.&gamelows1334=Airmobile operations are buggy; naval code remains as feeble as it was in the original.&bottomline1334=It's a wargamer's dream come true in every way that truly matters.&gameissue1334=August '99, p. 98&gameurl1334=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub1334=TalonSoft&gamerating1334=93&gamecategory1334=Wargame&gamename1335=The Operational Art of War Vol. 1 (1939-1955)&gamehighs1335=The battles are exciting and often unique; the scenario editor is a thing of beauty and wonder.&gamelows1335=The naval model is weak; watch out for that air-forces bug!&bottomline1335=TOAW is a great wargame!&gameissue1335=September '98, p. 126&gameurl1335=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub1335=TalonSoft&gamerating1335=95&gamecategory1335=Wargame&gamename1336=The Settlers III&gamehighs1336=Sharp new graphics and animations; diverse inter-dependent settlements.&gamelows1336=Control over workers and soldiers is not great; gets tedious waiting for goods to produce.&bottomline1336=There's enough to watch and build to keep a real-time strategy fan amused.&gameissue1336=March '99, p. 108&gameurl1336=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub1336=Blue Byte Software&gamerating1336=85&gamecategory1336=Strategy&gamename1337=The Sims&gamehighs1337=Insanely addictive; potentially infinite replay value; gorgeous to look at and listen to.&gamelows1337=Some logical quirks and omissions.&bottomline1337=A sublime piece of interactive art, The Sims is the first serious contender for Y2K's game of the year.&gameissue1337=April '00, p.82 &gameurl1337=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub1337=Electronic Arts&gamerating1337=96&gamecategory1337=Simulation&gamename1338=The Sims Livin' Large&gamehighs1338=Tons of new objects; great new careers; the space, medieval, and jungle themes are cool.&gamelows1338=There's not much new int he way of gameplay; can get repetitive.&bottomline1338=A great buy for Sims junkies; and if you missed the first one, go out and buy both. &gameissue1338=November '00, p. 137&gameurl1338=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub1338=Electronic Arts&gamerating1338=85&gamecategory1338=Simulation&gamename1339=The Wheel of Time&gamehighs1339=Staggering atmosphere; satisfying magic combat system; terrific multiplayer.&gamelows1339=Some of the event and monster AI script is too rigidly coded.&bottomline1339=A rare game that mixes action with a good story, amazing scenery, and more.&gameissue1339=February '00, p. 96&gameurl1339=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub1339=GT Interactive&gamerating1339=90&gamecategory1339=Action&gamename1340=The X-Files&gamehighs1340=Good acting; beautiful packaging and interface; original (but dated) story line.&gamelows1340=Non-challenging gameplay; lots of pointless pixel hunting; not enough Scully or Mulder.&bottomline1340=Less unpleasant than having an alien probe stuck up your butt -- but not by much.&gameissue1340=September '98, p. 129a&gameurl1340=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub1340=Fox Interactive&gamerating1340=35&gamecategory1340=Adventure&gamename1341=Theme Hospital&gamehighs1341=Very original, deeply absorbing, and lots of fun to watch.&gamelows1341=Intense micro-management can become daunting.&bottomline1341=Oodles of gameplay and lots of laughs, for those who have plenty of patience and concentration.&gameissue1341=June '97, p. 104&gameurl1341=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub1341=Electronic Arts&gamerating1341=86&gamecategory1341=Simulation&gamename1342=Theme Park&gamehighs1342=Terrific premise; great sound and graphics; more resource management than most strategy fans could hope for.&gamelows1342=Annoying movement interface; control of the park is unreliable; little long-term play value.&bottomline1342=A first-rate strategy game with some let-downs. Fans of SimCity will like it.&gameissue1342=September '94, p. 72&gameurl1342=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub1342=Electronic Arts&gamerating1342=79&gamecategory1342=Strategy&gamename1343=Thexder&gamehighs1343=Good weapons variety; network and multi-player options.&gamelows1343=Slow graphics, lackluster gameplay, confusing multiple windows.&bottomline1343=If you're a side-scrolling fan, stick to Earthworm Jim or Pitfall.&gameissue1343=April '96, p. 115&gameurl1343=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub1343=Sierra&gamerating1343=55&gamecategory1343=Arcade&gamename1344=Thief II: The Metal Age&gamehighs1344=More ingenious gameplay; strong level design; excellent new weapons and items.&gamelows1344=Second-rate graphics; minor AI glitches.&bottomline1344=More focused and polished than the original, it's a game to get for any fan of the FPS genre looking for something a bit different.&gameissue1344=June '00, p.90 &gameurl1344=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub1344=Eidos interactive&gamerating1344=89&gamecategory1344=Action&gamename1345=Thief: The Dark Project&gamehighs1345=Innovative blend of RPG and action elements; excellent world creation; solid visuals.&gamelows1345=Long load times; game can be very hard; can't carry objects and gold from level to level.&bottomline1345=A completely original, utterly captivating riff on the first-person action game.&gameissue1345=April '99, p. 114&gameurl1345=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub1345=Eidos Interactive&gamerating1345=90&gamecategory1345=Action&gamename1346=Third Reich PC&gamehighs1346=It's a solid, faithful adaptation of the boardgame.&gamelows1346=But that's all it is -- there's no multi-play, no what-if scenarios -- just a conversion of the board game.&bottomline1346=If it had come out five or six years ago, it coulda been a contender.&gameissue1346=February '97, p. 168&gameurl1346=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub1346=Avalon Hill&gamerating1346=72&gamecategory1346=Wargame&gamename1347=This Means War!&gamehighs1347=Some of the explosion graphics are kinda neat...&gamelows1347=Manual omits necessary information; interface is a muddle, graphics are primitive.&bottomline1347=Go buy yourself a copy of Command %26 Conquer instead. You'll thank us.&gameissue1347=April '96, p. 142&gameurl1347=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub1347=MicroProse Software, Inc.&gamerating1347=49&gamecategory1347=Wargame&gamename1348=Thunder Brigade&gamehighs1348=Lotsa missions; colorful voxel landscapes.&gamelows1348=Unless you've got a fast Pentium II, graphics are ugly; stuck-to-the-ground physics and repetition hamper the experience.&bottomline1348=Thunder Brigade offers little to hold your interest for long.&gameissue1348=May '99, p. 112&gameurl1348=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub1348=Interactive Magic&gamerating1348=40&gamecategory1348=Action&gamename1349=Thunder Truck Rally&gamehighs1349=Cool character designs; the trucks are animated nicely.&gamelows1349=Circa-1995 graphics; gummy control; annoying sound effects; bouncing trucks just aren't fun.&bottomline1349=Keep on truckin' until you find a better game.&gameissue1349=January '98, p. 240&gameurl1349=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub1349=Psygnosis&gamerating1349=55&gamecategory1349=Racing&gamename1350=Thunderscape&gamehighs1350=A new, innovative design with engaging gameplay.&gamelows1350=Sound and graphics could have used a little more polish.&bottomline1350=A fresh approach and a good start to SSI's new line. Considering the shortage of good RPGs, fans won't want to pass this one up.&gameissue1350=November '95, p. 146&gameurl1350=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub1350=SSI&gamerating1350=84&gamecategory1350=Roleplaying&gamename1351=TIE Fighter&gamehighs1351=This is one of the most absorbing and satisfying PC games ever designed.&gamelows1351=There are no add-on disks available--yet.&bottomline1351=If I were stuck on a desert island (with electricity and a PC) and could only have one game to play, I'd choose TIE Fighter.&gameissue1351=October '94, p. 46&gameurl1351=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub1351=LucasArts&gamerating1351=96&gamecategory1351=Simulation&gamename1352=Tiger Woods 99&gamehighs1352=Pristine presentation; many options; great graphics; easy gameplay.&gamelows1352=Sub-par performance on low-end PCs; inadequate analog swing; Internet play can be too slow for comfort.&bottomline1352=A solid all-around golf game, but Tiger can't dethrone the might Links series just yet.&gameissue1352=November '98, p. 216&gameurl1352=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub1352=Electronic Arts&gamerating1352=84&gamecategory1352=Sports&gamename1353=Tiger Woods PGA Tour 2000&gamehighs1353=Tiger and His Airness are in the game; face import; decent 'net play.&gamelows1353=Gameplay is frusting; steep system requirements; awful frame rates.&bottomline1353=There are much better golf games out there than this, especially for you die-hards.&gameissue1353=June '00, p.98 &gameurl1353=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub1353=Electronic Arts&gamerating1353=48&gamecategory1353=Sports&gamename1354=Tiger Woods PGA Tour 2001&gamehighs1354=Tones of courses and gameplay options; solid online play; be like Mike and Tiger.&gamelows1354=Laughable physics model; poor use of 3D graphics; just not much fun to play.&bottomline1354=If the competition were par; this would be a double bogey.&gameissue1354=February '01, p. 57&gameurl1354=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub1354=Electronic Arts&gamerating1354=38&gamecategory1354=Sports&gamename1355=Tigers On the Prowl&gamehighs1355=More guns and tanks than you can shake a panzerfaust at.&gamelows1355=Let's face it -- even Zhukov might get frustrated trying to move these units.&bottomline1355=A wealth of detail, but badly in need of plastic surgery. Game play is too cumbersome for all but hard-core war-gamers.&gameissue1355=August '94, p. 83&gameurl1355=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub1355=HPS Simulations&gamerating1355=65&gamecategory1355=Wargame&gamename1356=Time Commando&gamehighs1356=Wonderfully cinematic gameplay, sleek controls, and detailed animations.&gamelows1356=Restrictive game environment, horrendous ending, and brief gameplay.&bottomline1356=This is a brief but enjoyable action game that delivers plenty of multimedia oohs and aahs with loads of interaction.&gameissue1356=November '96, p. 258&gameurl1356=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub1356=Activision&gamerating1356=78&gamecategory1356=Action&gamename1357=Time Out Sports Baseball&gamehighs1357=Great graphics; games are quick, clever, and easy to learn.&gamelows1357=Lacks depth, but that's to be expected from a product like this; the ump-baiting game is pretty silly.&bottomline1357=A nice time-out from work.&gameissue1357=August '94, p. 57&gameurl1357=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub1357=MicroLeague&gamerating1357=75&gamecategory1357=Sports&gamename1358=Time Warriors&gamehighs1358=It's funny to hear the announcer say "Dong Wins."&gamelows1358=Crap control; bad animation; playing on different difficulty levels doesn't change gameplay that much.&bottomline1358=Buy this if you want to learn how not to do a 3D fighter.&gameissue1358=November '97, p. 238&gameurl1358=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub1358=Malofilm Interactive&gamerating1358=34&gamecategory1358=Arcade&gamename1359=Timelapse&gamehighs1359=Beautiful graphics; intriguing story line; some interesting puzzles.&gamelows1359=Too many meaningless puzzles; restricted movement; linear gameplay; standard point-and-click affair.&bottomline1359=The graphics and story line aren't enough to save Timelapse.&gameissue1359=April '97, p. 110&gameurl1359=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub1359=GTE Interactive Media&gamerating1359=60&gamecategory1359=Puzzle&gamename1360=Timeline&gamehighs1360=Good graphics; historical value; comes with the book; shiny foil on the box.&gamelows1360=Easy, pointless puzzles; terrible sound; your sidekick plays the game for you.&bottomline1360=We'll always love him for his books, movies, and TV shows.&gameissue1360=February '01, p. 58&gameurl1360=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub1360=Eidos Interactive&gamerating1360=36&gamecategory1360=Adventure&gamename1361=Titanic&gamehighs1361=The gme does hint at the excitement of undersea exploration. However...&gamelows1361=...bugs, bad graphics, poor interface, and monotony ruin the effect.&bottomline1361=Maybe someday there will be a good gameon this topic; this ain't it.&gameissue1361=December '98, p. 210&gameurl1361=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub1361=Panasonic Int. Media&gamerating1361=23&gamecategory1361=Adventure&gamename1362=Title Fight Pro Boxing for Windows&gamehighs1362=Lots of boxers; historically accurate; runs on just about any PC.&gamelows1362=Canned commentary seems random and often inappropriate.&bottomline1362=Title Fight is a realistic and comprehensive simulation for boxing fans who can live without flashy graphics.&gameissue1362=February '96, p. 135&gameurl1362=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub1362=Comp-U-Sports&gamerating1362=79&gamecategory1362=Sports&gamename1363=TNN Outdoors Pro Hunter&gamehighs1363=This is the best hunting sim yet...&gamelows1363=...but that's not saying much. It's choppy, unrealistic, and no fun.&bottomline1363=If you want the thrill of hunting, get a license, grab your 16-gauge, and go stand in a field somewhere.&gameissue1363=March '99, p. 110&gameurl1363=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub1363=ASC Games&gamerating1363=67&gamecategory1363=Sports&gamename1364=TOCA 2&gamehighs1364=Sparkling graphics; aggressive AI; terrific weather effects; good variety of cars and tracks.&gamelows1364=Weak physics modeling; arcade-style championship progression.&bottomline1364=A hybrid sim/arcade racer that delivers the best of both genres.&gameissue1364=February '00, p. 120&gameurl1364=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub1364=Activision&gamerating1364=83&gamecategory1364=Simulation&gamename1365=TOCA Championship Racing&gamehighs1365=Realistic car handling; nice car graphics and weather effects.&gamelows1365=Restricted access to tracks; some graphic pop-in; damage has no effect on car performance.&bottomline1365=If you stick with it and develop your skills, you'l find some great racing.&gameissue1365=October '98, p. 241&gameurl1365=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub1365=3DO Company&gamerating1365=88&gamecategory1365=Simulation&gamename1366=Tom Clancy SSN&gamehighs1366=Great atmosphere, terrific sound, and plenty of gameplay to get your teeth into.&gamelows1366=Missions can become repetitive; no facility to save the game within a mission.&bottomline1366=Too flashy for the real experts, but one of the most fun and playable sub games around.&gameissue1366=March '97, p. 130&gameurl1366=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub1366=Simon %26 Schuster&gamerating1366=84&gamecategory1366=Simulation&gamename1367=Tom Clancy's Politika&gamehighs1367=Gives you a chance to see what a Java-based game looks like; free paperback.&gamelows1367=Inert, tedious gameplay coupled with a yo-heave-ho interface and cruddy graphics.&bottomline1367=To experience Politika properly, buy the boardgame.&gameissue1367=May '98, p. 105&gameurl1367=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub1367=Mindscape&gamerating1367=40&gamecategory1367=Strategy&gamename1368=Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six&gamehighs1368=Great premise with spot-on presentation. Sharp graphics, excellent control, nice tactical phase, and thrilling gameplay.&gamelows1368=A few bugs need to be worked out.&bottomline1368=Rainbow Six is undoubtedly one of the most original and best games of the year.&gameissue1368=October '98, p. 198&gameurl1368=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub1368=Red Storm Entertainment&gamerating1368=93&gamecategory1368=Action&gamename1369=Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six: Rogue Spear&gamehighs1369=Amazing tactical combat gameplay; improved graphics; new weapons.&gamelows1369=Annoying bugs; enormous system requirements.&bottomline1369=Proving that Rainbow Six was no fluke, Red Storm delivers the best tactial action game yet seen.&gameissue1369=November '99, p. 130&gameurl1369=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub1369=Red Storm Entertainment&gamerating1369=90&gamecategory1369=Action&gamename1370=Tom Clancy's ruthless.com&gamehighs1370=Be as unethical and treacherous as you please.&gamelows1370=Feeble tutorial and steep learning curve make it seem more complicated than it is.&bottomline1370=It all adds up to good, wicked, fun; there's certainly no other business sim remotely like it.&gameissue1370=March '99, p. 113a&gameurl1370=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub1370=Red Storm Entertainment&gamerating1370=85&gamecategory1370=Strategy&gamename1371=Tomb Raider&gamehighs1371=Terrific puzzle design, nail-biting action, sumptuous environments.&gamelows1371=Very rare and minor though they are, some clipping or polygon-cracking bugs crop up from time to time.&bottomline1371=Tomb Raider is one of the most addictive, original, and atmospheric games the PC has ever seen.&gameissue1371=February '97, p. 104&gameurl1371=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub1371=Eidos Interactive&gamerating1371=95&gamecategory1371=Action&gamename1372=Tomb Raider Chronicles&gamehighs1372=Inspired final episodes; Lara crawling in latex; adds a level editor to the series.&gamelows1372=Outdated graphics; same old gameplay; dead sound; major case of the blahs.&bottomline1372=This franchise is as stale as a holiday fruitcake. The new engine is needed now. &gameissue1372=March '01, p. 86&gameurl1372=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub1372=Eidos Interactive&gamerating1372=59&gamecategory1372=Action&gamename1373=Tomb Raider II&gamehighs1373=Beautiful visuals; better locales; awesome vehicle action!&gamelows1373=Clipping problems; poor camera manipulation; too many bad guys; annoying overly-complex puzzles.&bottomline1373=While this is definitely worth a look, it's not as good as the first game.&gameissue1373=February '98, p. 132&gameurl1373=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub1373=Eidos Interactive&gamerating1373=86&gamecategory1373=Action&gamename1374=Tomb Raider III&gamehighs1374=New moves and vehicles and an interesting plot add some spice.&gamelows1374=Dated graphics; poor camera management; pointless puzzles; unresponsive control; way too difficult.&bottomline1374=It's way past time for Eidos and Core to take a new look at Lara&gameissue1374=March '99, p. 130&gameurl1374=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub1374=Eidos Interactive&gamerating1374=49&gamecategory1374=Action&gamename1375=Tomb Raider: The Last Revelation&gamehighs1375=Slightly improved graphics; a solid story; good atmosphere; some memorable moments.&gamelows1375=Controls still a problem; same ol' game engine with minor facelift; no real innovations.&bottomline1375=An above-average Tomb Rider expierence, but it's the same old game.&gameissue1375=March '00, p.105 &gameurl1375=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub1375=Eidos Interactive&gamerating1375=70&gamecategory1375=Action&gamename1376=Tone Rebellion, The&gamehighs1376=Interesting visual style. The way the floaters' legs wiggle is cool.&gamelows1376=Tedious, confusing, flawed gameplay.&bottomline1376=There are some really interesting elements in Tone Rebellion, but they never get into a satisfying game.&gameissue1376=May '98, p. 93&gameurl1376=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub1376=Virgin&gamerating1376=35&gamecategory1376=Strategy&gamename1377=Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 2&gamehighs1377=Excellent control; ingenious maps; truckloads of replayability features. &gamelows1377=Low resolution graphics ported from consoleland; laggy multiplayer.&bottomline1377=Great for anyone with good reflexes and an appreciation for air-sailing stunts.&gameissue1377=January '01, p. 167&gameurl1377=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub1377=Activision&gamerating1377=83&gamecategory1377=Sports&gamename1378=Tony La Russa Baseball 3&gamehighs1378=Outstanding graphics; solid stats; and dynamite career and league play.&gamelows1378=CD-ROM access can be slow during menu transitions; the flow of action is not as fluid as it could be.&bottomline1378=All negatives aside, this is a crowning achievement in sports sims.&gameissue1378=July '95, p. 87&gameurl1378=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub1378=Electronic Arts&gamerating1378=95&gamecategory1378=Sports&gamename1379=Tony LaRussa Baseball 4&gamehighs1379=Pitcher/batter animations are slick; management and sim options are still solid.&gamelows1379=Worse stadium graphics than in the previous game; sluggish; few improvements.&bottomline1379=Not a very impressive outing from one of the giants of the sport.&gameissue1379=September '97, p. 196&gameurl1379=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub1379=Maxis&gamerating1379=62&gamecategory1379=Sports&gamename1380=Toonstruck&gamehighs1380=Great presentation wrapped around a solid, playable adventure.&gamelows1380=Tiresome interaction, predictable humor, and neverending cliches grind down the player's will to live.&bottomline1380=Cartoon freaks will have some fun, but for everyone else, Toonstruck simply tries way too hard to amuse.&gameissue1380=January '97, p. 254&gameurl1380=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub1380=Virgin Interactive Entertainment&gamerating1380=70&gamecategory1380=Adventure&gamename1381=Top Gun&gamehighs1381=Nice full-motion videos; slick tutorial missions; novice-friendly manual.&gamelows1381=Hardware requirements are pretty steep; full-on graphic detail requires a premium computer; pixelicious terrain graphics.&bottomline1381=A gentile introduction to flight sims that can still provide some punch for veteran flight jocks.&gameissue1381=May '96, p. 101&gameurl1381=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub1381=Spectrum HoloByte&gamerating1381=87&gamecategory1381=Simulation&gamename1382=Top Gun: Hornet's Nest&gamehighs1382=Terrain graphics aren't bad; James Tolkan is cool.&gamelows1382=Extremely sluggish handling; wingmen and enemy pilots are brain-dead.&bottomline1382=The faintest glimmer of fun may lurk somewhere in this morass, but even the most diligent and forgiving gamer won't find it.&gameissue1382=May '99, p. 108&gameurl1382=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub1382=MicroProse&gamerating1382=25&gamecategory1382=Action&gamename1383=Torin's Passage&gamehighs1383=Wonderful graphics; simple control; hint button for tough puzzles.&gamelows1383=Only a few tough puzzles. Seasoned players will finish it quickly.&bottomline1383=It's great if you're looking for a game to share with your kid, but experienced gamers should find something more challenging.&gameissue1383=April '96, p. 116&gameurl1383=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub1383=Sierra&gamerating1383=79&gamecategory1383=Adventure&gamename1384=Total Air War&gamehighs1384=Real-time, dynamic campaign engine and mission planner add depth to an already good sim.&gamelows1384=No multi-player options in campaign; some bugs and design flaws cast a pall on the fun.&bottomline1384=It has its shortcomings, but TAW is still a beautiful, engaging, and entertaining sim.&gameissue1384=January '99, p. 191&gameurl1384=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub1384=Infogrames Entertainment&gamerating1384=89&gamecategory1384=Simulation&gamename1385=Total Annihilation&gamehighs1385=Beautiful graphics; 50 single-player missions; smart AI; funky music.&gamelows1385=AI could have been better; needs better rotation of music tracks.&bottomline1385=A significant improvement in the genre, but it's not quite all it could have been.&gameissue1385=January '98, p. 295&gameurl1385=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub1385=GT Interactive&gamerating1385=85&gamecategory1385=Strategy&gamename1386=Total Annihilation: Kingdoms&gamehighs1386=Improved AI; immensely satisfying single-player experience; lots of missions.&gamelows1386=Multiplayer features are nothing new; greaphics haven't progressed beyond original's.&bottomline1386=An excellent single-player RTS, but not a multiplayer classic.&gameissue1386=September '99, p. 92&gameurl1386=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub1386=Cavedog Entertainment&gamerating1386=82&gamecategory1386=Strategy&gamename1387=Total Control Football&gamehighs1387=This team management sim is comprehensive and unique.&gamelows1387=On-field action doesn't measure up to currently available gridiron games.&bottomline1387=If a suit and tie is your idea of a football uniform, this is your game.&gameissue1387=December '96, p. 294&gameurl1387=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub1387=Philips Media&gamerating1387=82&gamecategory1387=Sports&gamename1388=Total Distortion&gamehighs1388=Nice graphics, outstanding sound, and an offbeat sense of humor.&gamelows1388=Some long loading time; bizarre premise and humor won't appeal to everyone.&bottomline1388=Total Distortion is an entertaining and unusual rock-and-roll adventure.&gameissue1388=March '96, p. 130&gameurl1388=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub1388=Pop Rocket&gamerating1388=80&gamecategory1388=Adventure&gamename1389=Total Knockout Championship Female Boxing&gamehighs1389=Genuine arcade-style action at a bargain price.&gamelows1389=The presentation is just a little outdated, and the juvenile theme wasn't really necessary.&bottomline1389=While it's far from a true boxing sim, there's really nothing else like it for the PC.&gameissue1389=August '96, p. 109&gameurl1389=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub1389=Digital Lobster Co.&gamerating1389=62&gamecategory1389=Arcade&gamename1390=Total Mayhem&gamehighs1390=Nice graphics; good music; multi-player options (with Windows 95).&gamelows1390=Extremely frustrating control problems; early and middle levels are too easy.&bottomline1390=More than anything, the vexation factor drags Mayhem into the mediocrity zone.&gameissue1390=August '96, p. 92&gameurl1390=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub1390=Eidos&gamerating1390=58&gamecategory1390=Action&gamename1391=Touche&gamehighs1391=Nice graphics, good voice-acting, and a humorous story line.&gamelows1391=Long-winded dialog, a few obscure puzzles, and a finicky interface.&bottomline1391=Touche is a satisfying adventure game that doesn't take itself too seriously.&gameissue1391=April '96, p. 119&gameurl1391=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub1391=U.S. Gold&gamerating1391=77&gamecategory1391=Adventure&gamename1392=Toy Story&gamehighs1392=Those cute Toy Story characters.&gamelows1392=Sluggish control; children will find it overly difficult and frustrating.&bottomline1392=This is just a lackluster side-scroller game; Toy Story doesn't come close to recapturing the magic of the film.&gameissue1392=April '97, p. 149&gameurl1392=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub1392=Disney Interactive&gamerating1392=27&gamecategory1392=Arcade&gamename1393=Tracer&gamehighs1393=Decent graphics; good music; net multi-player add-on could add excitement.&gamelows1393=Stark, bland playing field; tedious gameplay; nothing new.&bottomline1393=After it's all said and done, it's just not addicting enough to hold your attention.&gameissue1393=October '96, p. 184&gameurl1393=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub1393=7th Level Inc.&gamerating1393=55&gamecategory1393=Puzzle&gamename1394=Transport Tycoon&gamehighs1394=You name it--beautiful graphics, a near-perfect interface, and a chance to play god (or at least Andrew Carnegie).&gamelows1394=The inadequate documentation is the game's only big drawback.&bottomline1394=Buy it. Classic games like this don't come around often.&gameissue1394=March '95, p. 88&gameurl1394=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub1394=MicroProse&gamerating1394=91&gamecategory1394=Simulation&gamename1395=Trespasser&gamehighs1395=Atmosphere, innovative control. Impressive AI, when it works.&gamelows1395=Ultra-demanding system requirements, bugs, and oddball artiricial intelligence at times.&bottomline1395=If you have the patience and horsepower, this can be a memorable, if flawed, game.&gameissue1395=January '99, p. 172&gameurl1395=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub1395=Dreamworks Interactive&gamerating1395=62&gamecategory1395=Action&gamename1396=Triple Play 2000&gamehighs1396=Well-modeled stadiums; improved pitcher-batter interface; neat special effects.&gamelows1396=Woefully inept AI; dodgy fielding control; not much depth.&bottomline1396=Two-player slugfests can be fun, but don't expect a real game of baseball.&gameissue1396=July '99, p. 111&gameurl1396=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub1396=Electronic Arts&gamerating1396=67&gamecategory1396=Sports&gamename1397=Triple Play 2001&gamehighs1397=&gamelows1397=&bottomline1397=&gameissue1397=July '00, p.110 &gameurl1397=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub1397=Electronic Arts&gamerating1397=52&gamecategory1397=Sports&gamename1398=Triple Play 97&gamehighs1398=Fantastic graphics; generous multi-player options; great fun.&gamelows1398=Video plays quickly become repetitive.&bottomline1398=If you're looking for action that captures the fun of baseball, you can't do better than Triple Play 97.&gameissue1398=November '96, p. 241&gameurl1398=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub1398=Electronic Arts&gamerating1398=92&gamecategory1398=Sports&gamename1399=Triple Play 98&gamehighs1399=Awesome atmosphere; fast, instinctive play; oodles of options.&gamelows1399=Requires a monster machine and a monster install for peak performance of the game.&bottomline1399=Baseball on the PC doesn't get any more fun than this. Unreservedly recommended.&gameissue1399=August '97, p. 106&gameurl1399=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub1399=Electronic Arts&gamerating1399=92&gamecategory1399=Sports&gamename1400=Triple Play 99&gamehighs1400=Still the best graphics and sound around; tons of options.&gamelows1400=Buggy as hell; game speed is totally unbalanced.&bottomline1400=The potential for a great game is here, but it's going to take a lot of extra work before it is achieved.&gameissue1400=July '98, p. 128a&gameurl1400=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub1400=Electronic Arts&gamerating1400=63&gamecategory1400=Sports&gamename1401=TriTryst&gamehighs1401=Good variety and challenging puzzle gameplay.&gamelows1401=Replay value depends on what you want; puzzle games just don't have a lot of depth.&bottomline1401=TriTryst is a fun little puzzle game that's every bit as addictive as Tetris.&gameissue1401=April '96, p. 134&gameurl1401=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub1401=Virgin&gamerating1401=83&gamecategory1401=Puzzle&gamename1402=Trivial Pursuit Interactive&gamehighs1402=It has potential for being a party game.&gamelows1402=Not very interactive; too many missing pieces.&bottomline1402=A flawed attempt to bring Trivial Pursuit into the 1990s.&gameissue1402=May '95, p. 115&gameurl1402=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub1402=Virgin Interactive Entertainment&gamerating1402=65&gamecategory1402=Trivia&gamename1403=Trophy Bass&gamehighs1403=Great graphics, plenty of options, and good fish AI.&gamelows1403=The odd, "omnipotent fisherman" perspective isn't very realistic.&bottomline1403=A great simulation, and a hell of a lot of fun.&gameissue1403=February '96, p. 123&gameurl1403=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub1403=Sierra&gamerating1403=90&gamecategory1403=Simulation&gamename1404=Tubular Worlds&gamehighs1404=A good-looking, good-sounding shooter.&gamelows1404=If you don't like shooters, there's not much here for you.&bottomline1404=A lot of fun, but it seems pretty pricey for what you actually get.&gameissue1404=October '94, p. 74&gameurl1404=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub1404=Dongelware Publishing&gamerating1404=75&gamecategory1404=Action&gamename1405=TuneLand&gamehighs1405=The sound and graphics are very well crafted.&gamelows1405=There's not a whole lot to do in the program, and some of the voices are pretty hard to understand.&bottomline1405=In spite of the admirably creative presentation, TuneLand could be more engaging than it is.&gameissue1405=July '94, p. 87&gameurl1405=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub1405=7th Level&gamerating1405=80&gamecategory1405=Puzzle&gamename1406=Turok 2: Seeds of Evil&gamehighs1406=Excellent enemy models; area-specific damage model; lots of cool weapons.&gamelows1406=Short draw distance and horrible fog; sludgy controls; poor multi-player balance.&bottomline1406=Only console gamers and die-hard Turok fans will like this game.&gameissue1406=May '99, p. 107&gameurl1406=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub1406=Acclaim Entertainment&gamerating1406=64&gamecategory1406=Action&gamename1407=Turok: Dinosaur Hunter&gamehighs1407=Slick enemy designs; weapons kick some major ass.&gamelows1407=No multi-player; repetitive textures; pea-soup fogging; lame jumping puzzles.&bottomline1407=A straight port of a slightly flawed game that lacks features PC gamers expect.&gameissue1407=March '98, p. 149&gameurl1407=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub1407=Acclaim&gamerating1407=68&gamecategory1407=Action&gamename1408=TV Guide Multimedia Crosswords&gamehighs1408=170 crosswords; handy hint features.&gamelows1408=Confusing clues; lack of difficulty levels; poor use of multimedia; little challenge.&bottomline1408=If you want to do a good crossword puzzle, why not pick up a newspaper?&gameissue1408=April '96, p. 134&gameurl1408=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub1408=InterMedia&gamerating1408=53&gamecategory1408=Puzzle&gamename1409=Twinsen's Odyssey&gamehighs1409=Bizarre environments, characters; massive game world; tasty graphics.&gamelows1409=Frustrating controls; crummy voice-acting; some difficult puzzles.&bottomline1409=Fans of the original should line up and snag a copy, but newcomers should be aware of the game's flaws.&gameissue1409=October '97, p. 220&gameurl1409=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub1409=Activision&gamerating1409=80&gamecategory1409=Adventure&gamename1410=Twisted Metal 2&gamehighs1410=Good control; impressive level design; destruction galore.&gamelows1410=Replay value is limited after blasting through it a few times.&bottomline1410=Cranking up the Carnage-O-Meter, Twisted Metal 2 is a must-have game for combative car freaks.&gameissue1410=March '98, p. 154&gameurl1410=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub1410=Sony Interactive&gamerating1410=80&gamecategory1410=Action&gamename1411=Tyrian&gamehighs1411=Great looking graphics; non-stop action.&gamelows1411=It's an excellent shooter, but there's no great depth hiding under the surface.&bottomline1411=Gamers looking for a break from complex RPGs and simulations will welcome this fast-paced challenge.&gameissue1411=October '95, p. 96&gameurl1411=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub1411=Epic Megagames, Inc.&gamerating1411=87&gamecategory1411=Action&gamename1412=Tzar&gamehighs1412=Strategically complex; interesting Guild structure; very smart AI.&gamelows1412=Graphics are bland and unoriginal; terrible manual will leave gamers guessing.&bottomline1412=Despite its rough edges, a deep and entertaining reat-time strategy game.&gameissue1412=July '00, p.109 &gameurl1412=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub1412=Talonsoft&gamerating1412=78&gamecategory1412=Strategy&gamename1413=U.S. Navy Fighters&gamehighs1413=Great attention to the details of naval flight operations.&gamelows1413=A couple of minor techno-gaffes, plus a dire need for the latest CPU in existence.&bottomline1413=If you've got the horses, this sim will really show you what being a naval aviator is really all about.&gameissue1413=February '95, p. 108&gameurl1413=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub1413=Electronic Arts&gamerating1413=82&gamecategory1413=Simulation&gamename1414=U.S.S. Ticonderoga&gamehighs1414=Super graphics provide a "you are there" feel as no other naval game has.&gamelows1414=Game play is flawed, buggy, and confusing.&bottomline1414=Harpoon 2 it ain't, but users looking for a warm, fuzzy naval warfare game might enjoy it.&gameissue1414=June '95, p. 135&gameurl1414=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub1414=Mindscape&gamerating1414=64&gamecategory1414=Wargame&gamename1415=Ultim@te Race Pro&gamehighs1415=Fantastic visual effects; multiplayer support; excellent arcade physics model.&gamelows1415=Buggy; really only four tracks; long load times; cars are only visually different.&bottomline1415=It's the best arcade racing game you can get on the PC. URP II, anyone?&gameissue1415=June '98, p. 123&gameurl1415=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub1415=MicroProse&gamerating1415=88&gamecategory1415=Arcade&gamename1416=Ultima IX: Ascension&gamehighs1416=Gorgeous; epic storyline; great spell effects; lots of NPC interaction.&gamelows1416=Runs horribly on anything but a Voodoo card; bug-infested; monster AI could be better.&bottomline1416=It would've been best RPG ever -- if not for the bugs and video problems.&gameissue1416=February '00, p. 88&gameurl1416=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub1416=Electronic Arts&gamerating1416=80&gamecategory1416=Roleplaying&gamename1417=Ultima Online&gamehighs1417=Gorgeous graphics; simple interface; huge world to explore; lots of people to meet.&gamelows1417=Lag; poor documentation; lag; characters start with low skills; lag; lots of bugs; more lag.&bottomline1417=Ultima fanatics might stick with it, but most players will give up in frustration.&gameissue1417=January '98, p. 262&gameurl1417=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub1417=Origin&gamerating1417=55&gamecategory1417=Roleplaying&gamename1418=Ultima VIII: Pagan&gamehighs1418=Great graphics, sound, storyline, and special effects.&gamelows1418=The arcade emphasis is likely to turn off role-playing fans, and the role-playing elements will turn off arcade fans.&bottomline1418=A really strange mix of gameplay that doesn't quite pay off.&gameissue1418=May/June '94, p. 56&gameurl1418=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub1418=Origin&gamerating1418=78&gamecategory1418=Roleplaying&gamename1419=Ultimate 8 Ball&gamehighs1419=Lots of different game types, instructive School of Pool.&gamelows1419=Lots of crash bugs; unrealistic ball physics; aggrivating mouse stroke.&bottomline1419=Virtual Pool 2 is a much better way to spend your money and time.&gameissue1419=September '99, p. 97a&gameurl1419=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub1419=THQ&gamerating1419=24&gamecategory1419=Sports&gamename1420=Ultimate Backgammon&gamehighs1420=The easy-to-use interface allows for a quick game without a lot of setting up.&gamelows1420=No way for two players to compete at the same computer.&bottomline1420=No hoopla here, just a solid game. Capstone took a simple concept and kept it that way.&gameissue1420=May '95, p. 88&gameurl1420=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub1420=Capstone&gamerating1420=77&gamecategory1420=Strategy&gamename1421=Ultimate Domain&gamehighs1421=It has some of everything--great graphics, great strategy, and AI that will give even experienced gamers a run for their money.&gamelows1421=The game tends to get unbalanced towards the end, and a few more sound effects would have been nice.&bottomline1421=An all-round excellent title.&gameissue1421=July '94, p. 76&gameurl1421=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub1421=Mindscape&gamerating1421=91&gamecategory1421=Strategy&gamename1422=Ultimate Football 95&gamehighs1422=Modem play; fairly low hardware requirements.&gamelows1422=Dated-looking menus; it's too easy to beat the computer coach.&bottomline1422=Perhaps the most complete package among football sims. You won't be disappointed.&gameissue1422=November '95, p. 166&gameurl1422=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub1422=MicroProse Software&gamerating1422=84&gamecategory1422=Sports&gamename1423=Ultimate NFL Coaches Club Football&gamehighs1423=Great-looking graphics, modem play; super playbook editor.&gamelows1423=Choppy animation on all but the fastest machines; questionable statistical results.&bottomline1423=A solid effort, but this isn't quite the ultimate football simulation.&gameissue1423=December '94, p. 141&gameurl1423=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub1423=MicroProse&gamerating1423=83&gamecategory1423=Sports&gamename1424=Under A Killing Moon&gamehighs1424=Truly interactive video with great characters, script, and puzzles.&gamelows1424=Low frame rates for slower computers and all-but-forgotten art of disc swapping.&bottomline1424=It's a game that challenges and entertains; it leaves you wanting more of this believable virtual world.&gameissue1424=January '95, p. 89&gameurl1424=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub1424=Access&gamerating1424=92&gamecategory1424=Adventure&gamename1425=Under Pressure&gamehighs1425=Intriguing puzzles, super graphics.&gamelows1425=Slow and unwieldy, unless you have some considerable horsepower in your computer.&bottomline1425=Only high-end Windows 95 users who love puzzles need apply.&gameissue1425=December '95, p. 279&gameurl1425=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub1425=Starhil Productions&gamerating1425=68&gamecategory1425=Puzzle&gamename1426=Unnecessary Roughness&gamehighs1426=Great graphics; an NFLPA license, and easy-to-use tools for creating custom leagues.&gamelows1426=The football action is so unrealistic that it all but cripples the game.&bottomline1426=Unless you just don't care about realism, pass this one up. Although it looks great, it just ain't football.&gameissue1426=May/June '94, p. 85&gameurl1426=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub1426=Accolade&gamerating1426=64&gamecategory1426=Sports&gamename1427=Unnecessary Roughness '96&gamehighs1427=Excellent arcade action and play design; good sound effects and graphics.&gamelows1427=Steep hardware requirements.&bottomline1427=Definitely a Super Bowl contender, and a nice alternative for action-oriented gamers who want to do more than coach.&gameissue1427=March '96, p. 134&gameurl1427=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub1427=Accolade&gamerating1427=84&gamecategory1427=Sports&gamename1428=Unreal&gamehighs1428=Superlative graphics and sound, lots of things to kill.&gamelows1428=Multi-player mode (and weapons balance) need work; high system requirements; plot drags halfway through.&bottomline1428=While it's got a few problems, Unreal is this years most vivid first-person shooter.&gameissue1428=August '98, p. 104&gameurl1428=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub1428=GT Interactive&gamerating1428=92&gamecategory1428=Action&gamename1429=Unreal Tournament&gamehighs1429=The best first-person shooter AI ever; enviable network code; exceptional design.&gamelows1429=Some of the levels are designed more for look than gameplay.&bottomline1429=One of the most enjoyable single-player and multiplayer action games ever.&gameissue1429=February '00, p. 92&gameurl1429=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub1429=GT Interactive&gamerating1429=90&gamecategory1429=Action&gamename1430=Uprising&gamehighs1430=Fast-paced, original, and absorbing; great graphics, controls, and sound.&gamelows1430=You''ll need a fast PC and a 3Dfx card to get the full experience.&bottomline1430=Uprising combines two crowded genres and manages to be a very refreshing break from both.&gameissue1430=February '98, p. 144&gameurl1430=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub1430=3DO Company&gamerating1430=90&gamecategory1430=Strategy&gamename1431=Uprising 2: Lead and Destroy&gamehighs1431=Excellent graphics; nifty looking ships and structures; streamlined interface.&gamelows1431=Too much micro-management; poor unit AI.&bottomline1431=A decent but flawed follow-up to the original game, Uprising 2 could have been much better.&gameissue1431=May '99, p. 118&gameurl1431=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub1431=3DO Company&gamerating1431=79&gamecategory1431=Action&gamename1432=Urban Assault&gamehighs1432=Well-crafted and Interesting world, opponents, and missions. Easy interface&gamelows1432=Some faulty "base rush" tactics. High penalty for not controlling units. Average AI.&bottomline1432=A good balance between action and strategy elements.&gameissue1432=October '98, p. 192&gameurl1432=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub1432=Microsoft&gamerating1432=80&gamecategory1432=Action&gamename1433=Urban Chaos&gamehighs1433=Good looking city enviorments; good platforming sequences.&gamelows1433=Lousy fighting controls, repetitive gameplay.&bottomline1433=Once you get past the initial "wow" factor, Urban Chaos becomes a tedious exercise in perp-busting.&gameissue1433=April '00, p.101 &gameurl1433=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub1433=Eidos Interactive&gamerating1433=58&gamecategory1433=Action&gamename1434=USCF Chess&gamehighs1434=It's got good AI, which is the heart and soul of any chess program.&gamelows1434=The 3D graphics are useless; no Internet access.&bottomline1434=Not worthless; after all, it does offer a challenging game, but it pales in comparision to most current chess games.&gameissue1434=May '98, p. 96&gameurl1434=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub1434=Interplay&gamerating1434=56&gamecategory1434=Strategy&gamename1435=Vampire: The Masquerade Redemption&gamehighs1435=Innovative multiplayer mode; gorgeous graphics; intuitive interface; deep storyline.&gamelows1435=Buggy; bad character AI; lacks promised features; inability to save at any time.&bottomline1435=Fresh out of the box, it's disappointing- but with patches, it could be the king of RPGs.&gameissue1435=September '00, p. 95&gameurl1435=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub1435=Activision&gamerating1435=76&gamecategory1435=Roleplaying&gamename1436=Vangers&gamehighs1436=Superior terrain graphics; complex game world.&gamelows1436=Driving over terrain is more frustrating than fun, and too-funny-for-its-own-good manual iand interface is confusing.&bottomline1436=There's a decent game buried here somewhere, but only a few will want to find it.&gameissue1436=October '98, p. 194&gameurl1436=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub1436=Interactive Magic&gamerating1436=64&gamecategory1436=Strategy&gamename1437=Vegas Fever: High Roller Edition&gamehighs1437=n/a&gamelows1437=n/a&bottomline1437=n/a&gameissue1437=October '99, p. 168&gameurl1437=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub1437=Encore Software&gamerating1437=20&gamecategory1437=Strategy&gamename1438=Vigilance&gamehighs1438=Cool premise; lots of weapons and enjoyable gameplay...&gamelows1438=...spoiled by a lack of a mid-level save, bad code, and lots of bugs.&bottomline1438=If Segasoft actually finishes this game, it may be worth a look.&gameissue1438=February '99, p. 184&gameurl1438=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub1438=Segasoft&gamerating1438=45&gamecategory1438=Action&gamename1439=Viper Racing&gamehighs1439=Excellent graphics; smooth Internet play; nice balance between arcade and sim.&gamelows1439=Curious damage results; only eight cars per race; hope you like driving a Viper!&bottomline1439=All the elements needed to make a quality racer come together beautifully.&gameissue1439=March '99, p. 146&gameurl1439=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub1439=Sierra&gamerating1439=89&gamecategory1439=Racing&gamename1440=Virtua Chess&gamehighs1440=A powerful chess engine; sharp graphics and plenty of extras.&gamelows1440=Players eager to gain insight into advanced techniques will be disappointed by the lack of a tutorial.&bottomline1440=If you like a challenge, Virtua Chess is a surprisingly strong entry into the computer chess arena.&gameissue1440=September '95, p. 99&gameurl1440=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub1440=Titus Software Corp.&gamerating1440=86&gamecategory1440=Strategy&gamename1441=Virtua Fighter 2&gamehighs1441=Mind-boggling animation; good control; packed with goodies.&gamelows1441=Steep system requirements; no 3D card support; braindead AI.&bottomline1441=Virtua fans with powerful systems will eat it up, but the rest of us should hold out for the promised 3D patch.&gameissue1441=December '97, p. 214&gameurl1441=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub1441=Sega of America&gamerating1441=82&gamecategory1441=Arcade&gamename1442=Virtua Fighter PC&gamehighs1442=Remarkable graphics; sound, music; super-tight control, lots of special moves.&gamelows1442=Very high system requirements.&bottomline1442=The best fighting game on the PC, bar none-- as long as you've got the hardware to get it running.&gameissue1442=November '96, p. 254&gameurl1442=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub1442=Sega Entertainment&gamerating1442=90&gamecategory1442=Arcade&gamename1443=Virtua Squad&gamehighs1443=Spectacular to look at, and intense fun to play in the early stages.&gamelows1443=Only three levels, which are over all too quickly.&bottomline1443=An entertaining diversion and competent "twitch" game, but one that will likely be gathering dust a few weeks after purchase.&gameissue1443=January '97, p. 226&gameurl1443=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub1443=Sega Entertainment&gamerating1443=70&gamecategory1443=Arcade&gamename1444=Virtua Squad 2&gamehighs1444=Gunplay and destruction galore; solid D3D support.&gamelows1444=Longevity is questionable, even with new "Random Enemies" feature.&bottomline1444=Virtua Squad 2 is a blast -- while it lasts anyway.&gameissue1444=May '98, p. 98&gameurl1444=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub1444=Sega Entertainment&gamerating1444=80&gamecategory1444=Action&gamename1445=Virtual Karts&gamehighs1445=Menus are straightforward, network play can be fun.&gamelows1445=Dodgy controls, high system requirements, oddball physics.&bottomline1445=Even if you're a fan of go-cart racing, you'll probably be disappointed with Virutal Karts.&gameissue1445=March '96, p. 116&gameurl1445=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub1445=MicroProse&gamerating1445=59&gamecategory1445=Arcade&gamename1446=Virtual Pool&gamehighs1446=One of the most realistic and addictive sims ever.&gamelows1446=Some of the multimedia stuff is bad and feels tacked on.&bottomline1446=The basic pool engine is so impressive that everything else you get is just gravy. It will make you a better pool player.&gameissue1446=July '95, p. 90&gameurl1446=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub1446=Interplay Productions&gamerating1446=93&gamecategory1446=Simulation&gamename1447=Virtual Pool 2&gamehighs1447=Excellent graphics; slick interface; informative tutorials; options galore.&gamelows1447=Nothing to speak of.&bottomline1447=Virtual Pool 2 is easily one of the best representations of any sport and a can't-miss for billiars fans.&gameissue1447=January '98, p. 239&gameurl1447=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub1447=Interplay&gamerating1447=90&gamecategory1447=Sports&gamename1448=Virtual Pool 3&gamehighs1448=Impeccable physics; huge number of gameplay options; excellent Internet play.&gamelows1448=AI players lack personality; interface could use a major overhaul; career mode could've been better.&bottomline1448=The box says it's guaranteed to improve your real game. I believe it!&gameissue1448=March '01, p. 83&gameurl1448=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub1448=Interplay&gamerating1448=85&gamecategory1448=Sports&gamename1449=Virtual Pool Hall&gamehighs1449=Great physics; numerous game types. &gamelows1449=Four-year-old game; just terrible music; spurious guarantees.&bottomline1449=Dig out that old copy of VP2, because there's nowhere near enough here to warrant a repurchase.&gameissue1449=May '00, p.96 &gameurl1449=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub1449=Interplay Productions&gamerating1449=46&gamecategory1449=Sports&gamename1450=Virtual Snooker&gamehighs1450=A great simulation of a fantastic pool challenge.&gamelows1450=Getting down the basics takes a while; minimalist sounds and music.&bottomline1450=A ball-breaking good time for pool fans everywhere.&gameissue1450=June '96, p. 78&gameurl1450=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub1450=Interplay&gamerating1450=82&gamecategory1450=Sports&gamename1451=Virus&gamehighs1451=Comes with McAfee Anti-Virus; the concept is great.&gamelows1451=Poor graphics, horrendous computer AI; difficlut control; frustrating gameplay; long load times.&bottomline1451=Despite the clever idea behind it, Virus simply doesn't live up to its potential.&gameissue1451=May '98, p. 96a&gameurl1451=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub1451=Sir-Tech&gamerating1451=30&gamecategory1451=Strategy&gamename1452=Vortex: Quantum Gate II&gamehighs1452=Good concept, impressive acting; some strong visual ideas.&gamelows1452=An embarrassingly gooey script; total "playing" time is two or three hours max, which ain't much.&bottomline1452=If I want a sermon, thank you, I'll go to church.&gameissue1452=April '95, p. 100&gameurl1452=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub1452=Hyperbole Studios&gamerating1452=59&gamecategory1452=Adventure&gamename1453=Voyeur II&gamehighs1453=Soap-opera quality acting (which ain't saying much).&gamelows1453=Little interaction; repetitive gameplay is frustrating; cheesy acting and storyline; lots of niggling little flaws that indicate a premature release.&bottomline1453=TV offers plenty of trash, you don't need to waste your time on Voyeur II.&gameissue1453=October '96, p. 166&gameurl1453=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub1453=Philips Media&gamerating1453=40&gamecategory1453=Adventure&gamename1454=VR Baseball 2000&gamehighs1454=Pitcher-batter interface is well done; computer AI is failry good, comparatively.&gamelows1454=Poor animations; bleak graphics; lame simulation features; high system requirements.&bottomline1454=Not a bad performer on the field, but there's not much else to hold your interest.&gameissue1454=January '99, p. 193a&gameurl1454=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub1454=Interplay Productions&gamerating1454=58&gamecategory1454=Sports&gamename1455=VR Powerboat Racing&gamehighs1455=Good track design; cool concept.&gamelows1455=Control, audio, and interface need some major improvements, especially in the four-player split-screen mode.&bottomline1455=It's unlikely that this one will flat anyone's (power)boat.&gameissue1455=July '98, p. 136&gameurl1455=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub1455=Interplay Productions&gamerating1455=41&gamecategory1455=Arcade&gamename1456=VR Soccer 96&gamehighs1456=It looks great, sounds good and has gallons of options.&gamelows1456=Annoying control, inconsistent AI, and unhelplful camera views combine to frustrate rather than compel.&bottomline1456=Under the glossy presentation, there's not enough to engage the would-be soccer fan.&gameissue1456=August '96, p. 114&gameurl1456=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub1456=Virgin Interactiv&gamerating1456=58&gamecategory1456=Sports&gamename1457=Wages of War: The Business of Battle&gamehighs1457=The trimmings aren't much, but the basic game is a solid and rewarding effort.&gamelows1457=Graphics are a little bland and dated; thin manual could've been better.&bottomline1457=A few quirks don't keep this from being a good squad-level combat game.&gameissue1457=March '97, p. 106&gameurl1457=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub1457=New World Computing&gamerating1457=78&gamecategory1457=Strategy&gamename1458=Wall Street Trader 2000&gamehighs1458=Compact and efficient interface; finely paced gameplay; and a host of tutorials.&gamelows1458=The single-player mode grows tiresome; lack of any official match-making support.&bottomline1458=Draws you quickly into the world of finance and stocks, but gets old fast.&gameissue1458=May '00, p.93 &gameurl1458=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub1458=Interplay Productions&gamerating1458=75&gamecategory1458=Simulation&gamename1459=Wall Street Trader 2001&gamehighs1459=Unlimited replayability; good multiplayer and Internet options.&gamelows1459=Sub-standard graphics; no AI opposition in single-player mode; no backgorund or financial info.&bottomline1459=An unnecessary dumbing down of Wall Street Trader 2000.&gameissue1459=November '00, p. 157&gameurl1459=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub1459=Monte Cristo&gamerating1459=35&gamecategory1459=Simulation&gamename1460=War Along the Mohawk&gamehighs1460=It's unique, refreshing, and doesn't take itself too seriously.&gamelows1460=It cannot, for one moment, be considered a serious simulation of the French and Indian Wars.&bottomline1460=There's no other game quite like it, so try before you buy, if possible.&gameissue1460=January '99, p. 214&gameurl1460=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub1460=Empire Interactive&gamerating1460=78&gamecategory1460=Strategy&gamename1461=War College&gamehighs1461=Hyper-accurate and fascinating battle sims; detailed online reference library.&gamelows1461=Only for serious military history students.&bottomline1461=A deep, richly-textured program that makes a unique, provocative break from genre traditions.&gameissue1461=July '96, p. 110&gameurl1461=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub1461=GameTek, Inc.&gamerating1461=82&gamecategory1461=Strategy&gamename1462=War, Inc.&gamehighs1462=Challenging, well-balanced elements combined with lots of action.&gamelows1462=Some campaigns are too hard to win; disgraceful manual.&bottomline1462=If you have the patience to figure it out, it's one of the better C%26C clones currently available -- but not the best.&gameissue1462=December '97, p. 261&gameurl1462=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub1462=Interactive Magic&gamerating1462=67&gamecategory1462=Strategy&gamename1463=War Wind&gamehighs1463=A detailed approach to real-time strategy gaming, with complex units and a rich background.&gamelows1463=Some goals are not clearly defined.&bottomline1463=A strong, fulfilling strategy title; a good bet for people who want to move on to more complex gaming than WarCraft II.&gameissue1463=January '97, p. 230&gameurl1463=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub1463=SSI&gamerating1463=90&gamecategory1463=Strategy&gamename1464=WarBirds&gamehighs1464=Top 'net technology; human opponents; realistic flight-modeling; 100 plus player arenas.&gamelows1464=Poor graphics; lack of official documentation; high cost; tough online competitors.&bottomline1464=Highly recommended to serious flight sim fans with time and money to spare.&gameissue1464=October '97, p. 234&gameurl1464=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub1464=iMagic Online&gamerating1464=78&gamecategory1464=Simulation&gamename1465=Warbreeds&gamehighs1465=The zoom mode and gene collectiong elements are interesting...&gamelows1465=...but not that interesting. The rest of the game is a half-hearted retread of better games.&bottomline1465=A competent game with some novel features, but hardly enough to compete.&gameissue1465=July '98, p. 128&gameurl1465=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub1465=Red Orb&gamerating1465=50&gamecategory1465=Strategy&gamename1466=WarCraft&gamehighs1466=Good graphics, two-player options, and unbeatable play value.&gamelows1466=It's so addictive, it belongs on the FDA's controlled-substance list with Civilization and SimCity 2000.&bottomline1466=If you like action, strategy or fantasy games, check out Warcraft. It doesn't get much better than this, folks.&gameissue1466=March '95, p. 93&gameurl1466=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub1466=Blizzard Entertainment&gamerating1466=92&gamecategory1466=Action&gamename1467=WarCraft II: Tides of Darkness&gamehighs1467=Diverse and challenging play; excellent mission editor; technically superb head-to-head play.&gamelows1467=There's the usual occasional holes in AI, but nothing serious.&bottomline1467=Engrossing strategy fun for the whole family.&gameissue1467=March '96, p. 96&gameurl1467=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub1467=Blizzard&gamerating1467=96&gamecategory1467=Strategy&gamename1468=WarGames&gamehighs1468=Effective 3D engine. Large maps with shifting mission goals.&gamelows1468=Poor pathfinding abilities for the units. Not overly interesting. No single missions or editor.&bottomline1468=Strong gameplay and visuals, but suffers from a lack of mission options.&gameissue1468=October '98, p. 204&gameurl1468=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub1468=MGM Interactive&gamerating1468=81&gamecategory1468=Strategy&gamename1469=Wargasm&gamehighs1469=Superb graphics and a really classy soundtrack.&gamelows1469=Dreadful interface in both strategic and simulation modes; inadequate documentation and tutorials.&bottomline1469=Battlezone doesn't have anything to worry about.&gameissue1469=May '99, p. 124&gameurl1469=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub1469=DID&gamerating1469=54&gamecategory1469=Action&gamename1470=Warhammer: Dark Crusaders&gamehighs1470=Quality full-motion video; attractive SVGA graphics, intriguing squad-based combat.&gamelows1470=Weak companion AI; sluggish controls; crude sound effects; no multi-player support.&bottomline1470=Warhammer is a modest value, but it lacks the punch to set itself apart.&gameissue1470=July '96, p. 85&gameurl1470=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub1470=Mindscape&gamerating1470=65&gamecategory1470=Action&gamename1471=Warhammer: Dark Omen&gamehighs1471=Superb graphics, fresh gameplay; a faithful translation of the miniatures game.&gamelows1471=Linear campaign; occasionally over-whelming tactical play.&bottomline1471=Dark Omen is definitely one of the better strategy games on the market.&gameissue1471=July '98, p. 145&gameurl1471=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub1471=Electronic Arts&gamerating1471=86&gamecategory1471=Strategy&gamename1472=Warhammer: Shadow of the Horned Rat&gamehighs1472=A solid wargame with a good fantasy background.&gamelows1472=Fuzzy interface, no difficulty options, and sluggish gameplay on anything less than a Pentium.&bottomline1472=Some of the best fantasy wargaming out today, but only if you have the system and the patience to make the most of it.&gameissue1472=May '96, p. 137&gameurl1472=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub1472=Mindscape&gamerating1472=86&gamecategory1472=Strategy&gamename1473=Warlords Battlecry&gamehighs1473=Streamlined interface; challenging AI opponents; good character development.&gamelows1473=Overlong scenarios; formations are difficult to use; no scenario briefings.&bottomline1473=Expect this one to take up a hunk of your hard drive for many moons.&gameissue1473=October '00, p. 119&gameurl1473=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub1473=SSI&gamerating1473=88&gamecategory1473=Real Time Strategy&gamename1474=Warlords III&gamehighs1474=Stable program; lovely art; solid AI and scenarios; new TCP/IP and IPX support.&gamelows1474=Little customizability; middling maps; no economics or tactical combat; lack of charisma.&bottomline1474=Demanding and interesting, Warlords III offers a no-frills, focused challenge.&gameissue1474=October '97, p. 248&gameurl1474=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub1474=Broderbund/Red Orb&gamerating1474=85&gamecategory1474=Strategy&gamename1475=WarWind II: Human Onslaught&gamehighs1475=Interesting, challenging missions with a real sense of roleplaying and story.&gamelows1475=Visually somewhat dated and cluttered. Some annoying interface quirks.&bottomline1475=WarWind II proves again that real-time strategy is more than slash and burn.&gameissue1475=April '98, p. 101&gameurl1475=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub1475=SSI&gamerating1475=81&gamecategory1475=Strategy&gamename1476=Warzone 2100&gamehighs1476=Engaging story; brilliant interface; ability to design units; free Internet play.&gamelows1476=Missions seem alike; hard to juggle design and research; okay vehicle graphics.&bottomline1476=Still a blast to play even if the missions do seem a little same-y.&gameissue1476=July '99, p. 110&gameurl1476=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub1476=Eidos Interactive&gamerating1476=82&gamecategory1476=Strategy&gamename1477=Waterworld: The Quest for Dry Land&gamehighs1477=If you liked the movie, there are a lot of cut-scenes for your viewing pleasure.&gamelows1477=Outdated graphics; poor artificial intelligence; no network support; sucky save game feature.&bottomline1477=Waterworld falls short in almost every aspect of the RTS game genre.&gameissue1477=April '98, p. 131&gameurl1477=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub1477=Interplay&gamerating1477=43&gamecategory1477=Strategy&gamename1478=Werewolf vs. Comanche&gamehighs1478=Network and modem gameplay, challenging if unrealistic missions.&gamelows1478=Flight model and missions are simplistic, games a little too similar.&bottomline1478=An excellent value for people looking to play a helicopter game head-to-head.&gameissue1478=December '95, p. 268&gameurl1478=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub1478=NovaLogic&gamerating1478=78&gamecategory1478=Simulation&gamename1479=West Front&gamehighs1479=Excellent graphics; interesting scenarios; high replay value due to scenario editor, online options.&gamelows1479=Arcane formulae in the maual may prove baffling to novices.&bottomline1479=This is a substantial improvement over East Front and a thrilling combat sim.&gameissue1479=March '99, p. 124&gameurl1479=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub1479=TalonSoft&gamerating1479=90&gamecategory1479=Wargame&gamename1480=Wetlands&gamehighs1480=Gritty animation and graphic novel-style story-telling.&gamelows1480=Touchy controls and action sequences that could've used some work.&bottomline1480=If you really want arcade action with a story line, wait for Rebel Assault II.&gameissue1480=January '96, p. 185&gameurl1480=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub1480=New World Computing&gamerating1480=73&gamecategory1480=Arcade&gamename1481=Whiplash&gamehighs1481=Varied, challenging, fun tracks; beautiful high-res graphics; network play.&gamelows1481=Too slow in high-res; control is sometimes jumpy.&bottomline1481=If you're a fan of arcade racing, you definitely want to pick up Whiplash.&gameissue1481=June '96, p. 122&gameurl1481=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub1481=Interplay&gamerating1481=81&gamecategory1481=Arcade&gamename1482=Who Killed Brett Penance?&gamehighs1482=Armchair detectives may be entertained for an hour or two.&gamelows1482=No replay value; it's disappointing that suspect and witness stories remain constant for all three cases.&bottomline1482=Good multimedia elements, but there's not enough meat in this mystery title for experienced crime-solvers.&gameissue1482=November '94, p. 66&gameurl1482=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub1482=Creative Multimedia&gamerating1482=68&gamecategory1482=Adventure&gamename1483=Who Shot Johnny Rock?&gamehighs1483=You couldn't ask for a simpler interface, and there's lots of bang-bang.&gamelows1483=A game like this needs good graphics--and Johnny Rock doesn't have 'em. Video-card compatibility problems don't help, either.&bottomline1483=If you want a CD-ROM shooter with live-action video, pass this one up.&gameissue1483=September '94, p. 74&gameurl1483=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub1483=American Laser Games&gamerating1483=59&gamecategory1483=Arcade&gamename1484=Who Wants to Be a Millionaire&gamehighs1484=Captures the fun and tension of the TV show well.&gamelows1484=Production values are basic; we need more Regis! Questions won't last forever.&bottomline1484=Fans of the show will love this opportunity to sit in the hotseat, so grab some buds (and some Buds) and enjoy!&gameissue1484=February '00, p. 123&gameurl1484=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub1484=Disney Interactive&gamerating1484=78&gamecategory1484=Trivia&gamename1485=Who Wants to Beat Up a Millionaire?&gamehighs1485=Potential for a millisecond's humor value when you look at the box.&gamelows1485=Everything thereafter, including laborious one-joke humor and sub-mediocre graphics.&bottomline1485=We'd pay 20 bucks for a good gag game, but this one ain't worth a single dollar.&gameissue1485=December '00, p. 173&gameurl1485=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub1485=Simon %26 Schuster&gamerating1485=15&gamecategory1485=Trivia&gamename1486=Wild Wild West: Steel Assassin&gamehighs1486=A balanced mix of action and adventure; a decent plot; some good puzzles.&gamelows1486=Terrible graphics; thin on gameplay depth.&bottomline1486=As a straightforward adventure game, you could do worse, but that's hardly a ringing endorsement.&gameissue1486=April '00, p.105 &gameurl1486=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub1486=SouthPeak Interactive&gamerating1486=60&gamecategory1486=Adventure&gamename1487=Wing Commander Armada&gamehighs1487=Solid arcade-like strategy and action. Outstanding multi-player options.&gamelows1487=In combat against the computer, the battles start to feel all too similar.&bottomline1487=Wing Commander nuts will find a lot to like about Armada, everyone will enjoy battling friends head-to-head via modem.&gameissue1487=September '94, p. 60&gameurl1487=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub1487=Origin Systems&gamerating1487=88&gamecategory1487=Simulation&gamename1488=Wing Commander III: Heart of the Tiger&gamehighs1488=A stunning visual and aural feast; good acting.&gamelows1488=Requires the ultimate PC to work properly, and on a dream machine, it features a long wait during mission loading.&bottomline1488=A fantastic interactive experience blending drama and action so skillfully that it will redefine multimedia standards.&gameissue1488=March '95, p. 78&gameurl1488=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub1488=Origin Systems&gamerating1488=96&gamecategory1488=Action&gamename1489=Wing Commander IV&gamehighs1489=Incredible video sequences with Hollywood production values; greater variety in combat sequences.&gamelows1489=Not much new in terms of gameplay; very demanding hardware requirements.&bottomline1489=WCIV is a great science fiction movie that also happens to be fun to play.&gameissue1489=May '96, p. 92&gameurl1489=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub1489=Origin Systems&gamerating1489=90&gamecategory1489=Action&gamename1490=Wing Commander Prophecy&gamehighs1490=Graphics; gameplay; more missions, less story; new weapons and ships.&gamelows1490=Bad acting; no multi-player; simplistic flight physics; a few bugs.&bottomline1490=Prophecy is a welcome step back to what made the Wing Commander series great -- gameplay over cinematic grandeur.&gameissue1490=March '98, p. 106&gameurl1490=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub1490=Origin&gamerating1490=89&gamecategory1490=Action&gamename1491=Wingnuts&gamehighs1491=Wonderfully goofy Easter eggs; a decent shooter with some interesting features.&gamelows1491=Needs meat in gameplay; fuzzy controls.&bottomline1491=If you're looking for the ultimate shooter, pass on Wingnuts, but if you enjoy fun surprises, pick it up.&gameissue1491=December '95, p. 213&gameurl1491=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub1491=Rocket Science Games&gamerating1491=71&gamecategory1491=Arcade&gamename1492=Wings of Glory&gamehighs1492=Wonderful graphics; superb sound; believable flight models; a corny-but-lovable narrative.&gamelows1492=The primitive aircraft may be too ornery for some players.&bottomline1492=The best WWI simulation ever; this one flies with the eagles.&gameissue1492=May '95, p. 67&gameurl1492=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub1492=Origin Systems&gamerating1492=92&gamecategory1492=Action&gamename1493=Wipeout&gamehighs1493=Nice graphics and a pumping techno soundtrack.&gamelows1493=Steep system requirements; no multi-player capabilities.&bottomline1493=Not bad for hover-racing junkies with high-end systems, but serious gamers should look elsewhere.&gameissue1493=July '96, p. 117&gameurl1493=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub1493=Psygnosis&gamerating1493=55&gamecategory1493=Arcade&gamename1494=Wipeout XL&gamehighs1494=Graphically stunning; excellent control.&gamelows1494=No Internet or multi-player play (although it's promised in a future patch); requires a 3D card; limited replay value.&bottomline1494=An adrenaline-soaked showcase of PC polygon-pushing prowess.&gameissue1494=September '97, p. 161&gameurl1494=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub1494=Psygnosis&gamerating1494=84&gamecategory1494=Racing&gamename1495=Witchaven&gamehighs1495=A good engine at work here; multi-player options greatly extend gameplay.&gamelows1495=Limited character animations; close-quarters combat gets old pretty quickly.&bottomline1495=Not a bad entry into the shooter arena, but it could've been better.&gameissue1495=November '95, p. 149&gameurl1495=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub1495=Capstone&gamerating1495=82&gamecategory1495=Action&gamename1496=Witchaven II&gamehighs1496=Medieval hack-and-slash action in a setting that hasn't been done to death.&gamelows1496=Awkward contols; poor enemy intelligence.&bottomline1496=This game is bargain-bin bound, so if you must have it, do yourself a favor and wait a little while.&gameissue1496=November '96, p. 253&gameurl1496=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub1496=Capstone&gamerating1496=58&gamecategory1496=Action&gamename1497=Wizards %26 Warriors&gamehighs1497=Excellent game balance; good 3D graphics; mild learning curve; strong AI.&gamelows1497=Midiocre interface; poor dialogue display; annoying soundtrack.&bottomline1497=A bit clunky, but provides a good RPG experience over the long run.&gameissue1497=December '00, p. 144&gameurl1497=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub1497=Activision&gamerating1497=74&gamecategory1497=Roleplaying&gamename1498=Wolf&gamehighs1498=Hours pass like minutes in this fascinating RPG for nature lovers.&gamelows1498=In simulation mode, the game can get a little slow.&bottomline1498=An unusual, entertaining game that gives genuine insight into one of nature's most magnificent and misunderstood creatures.&gameissue1498=November '94, p. 81&gameurl1498=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub1498=Sanctuary Woods&gamerating1498=88&gamecategory1498=Simulation&gamename1499=Wooden Ships and Iron Men&gamehighs1499=Snappy graphics; marvelously intuitive interface; a good scenario generator.&gamelows1499=The Campaign element is a bit thin, and those log entries grow tiresome rather quickly.&bottomline1499=This game is easy to like if you have any interest in the subject matter.&gameissue1499=January '97, p. 262&gameurl1499=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub1499=Avalon Hill&gamerating1499=80&gamecategory1499=Wargame&gamename1500=Woodruff %26 Schnibble&gamehighs1500=Looks great; fun and detailed storyline; solid, logical challenges.&gamelows1500=Some characters are tough to understand; inability to skip through dialogues and animations gets tiresome.&bottomline1500=A great graphic adventure, and further reason to praise Coktel Vision.&gameissue1500=August '95, p. 113&gameurl1500=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub1500=Sierra On-Line&gamerating1500=90&gamecategory1500=Adventure&gamename1501=Word Puzzles, Vol. 1&gamehighs1501=Good range of puzzles for a little bit of cash.&gamelows1501=Once you've done each of the puzzles, there's really no replay value.&bottomline1501=Lots o' puzzles; lots o' fun--at least for a limited time period.&gameissue1501=July '94, p. 92&gameurl1501=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub1501=Villa Crespo&gamerating1501=79&gamecategory1501=Puzzle&gamename1502=World Cup Golf&gamehighs1502=It's pretty, and match-play options add variety.&gamelows1502=There are so many little flaws, idiosyncrasies, and odd design choices that playing seems like a chore.&bottomline1502=Not the best golf sim out there. Not even close.&gameissue1502=April '95, p. 113&gameurl1502=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub1502=U.S. Gold&gamerating1502=61&gamecategory1502=Simulation&gamename1503=World Hockey 95&gamehighs1503=Training mode and penalty shots are welcome additions.&gamelows1503=Retina-burning graphics; sluggish controls; and very weak AI.&bottomline1503=Unless you're a die-hard fan of international hockey, steer clear of this one.&gameissue1503=September '95, p. 88&gameurl1503=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub1503=Merit Studios&gamerating1503=53&gamecategory1503=Arcade&gamename1504=World Series of Poker&gamehighs1504=The strongest poker AI to date, plus you get to sit in on the World Series.&gamelows1504=No tutorial option included; poor segue graphics.&bottomline1504=One of the best poker sims on the market, and a true Las Vegas experience.&gameissue1504=July '94, p. 91&gameurl1504=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub1504=Masque Publishing&gamerating1504=86&gamecategory1504=Simulation&gamename1505=World Wide Soccer&gamehighs1505=Excellent player animations; simple and fun to play; lots of action.&gamelows1505=Framerate is choppy; some minor presentation glitches; doesn't live up to the FIFA series.&bottomline1505=A good bet for arcade soccer fans, but it falls short of the Sega Saturn original.&gameissue1505=December '97, p. 267&gameurl1505=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub1505=Sega&gamerating1505=79&gamecategory1505=Sports&gamename1506=Worms&gamehighs1506=Clever design, cute graphics, and loads of fun with more than one player.&gamelows1506=Turn-based action is a bit slow against computer opponents.&bottomline1506=Worms is a humorous and enjoyable take on strategy games, and fun for the whole family.&gameissue1506=March '96, p. 107&gameurl1506=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub1506=Ocean of America&gamerating1506=82&gamecategory1506=Strategy&gamename1507=Worms 2&gamehighs1507=Simple, fun, well-balanced combat; many excellent weapons; great multi-player.&gamelows1507=The computer player's erratic shooting will baffle you.&bottomline1507=Worms 2 has a combination of destruction and fun that shouldn't be missed.&gameissue1507=April '98, p. 102&gameurl1507=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub1507=MicroProse&gamerating1507=90&gamecategory1507=Strategy&gamename1508=Worms Armageddon&gamehighs1508=Lots of fun; good for long and short sessions; adaptable; low system requirements.&gamelows1508=Some single-player deathmatch quirks; many elements unchanged from Worms 2.&bottomline1508=Quite simply some of the most no-fuss fun you can have with your PC.&gameissue1508=July '99, p. 115&gameurl1508=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub1508=MicroProse&gamerating1508=90&gamecategory1508=Strategy&gamename1509=Wrath of the Gods&gamehighs1509=It has a load of puzzles, and the acting is good to excellent throughout.&gamelows1509=Very choppy animation; moving between locales can take an eternity.&bottomline1509=A good choice for novice or average gamers, but there's so much gameplay here that veterans can appreciate it too.&gameissue1509=July '94, p. 70&gameurl1509=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub1509=Luminaria&gamerating1509=79&gamecategory1509=Adventure&gamename1510=WuKung&gamehighs1510=It's a promising idea. There's some nice cartoon animation, and the interface is easy to use.&gamelows1510=Long loading times; terrible voice acting; lack of subtitles; etc.; etc.&bottomline1510=Man, this game sure is bad...&gameissue1510=September '95, p. 114&gameurl1510=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub1510=Abudoe Software Inc.&gamerating1510=37&gamecategory1510=Adventure&gamename1511=WWF In Your House&gamehighs1511=Manages to be totally stupid and totally enjoyable; excellent network play.&gamelows1511=This game deserved better graphics than it got.&bottomline1511=Takes the dumbest phenomenon on cable television and makes it fun.&gameissue1511=April '97, p. 120&gameurl1511=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub1511=Acclaim&gamerating1511=79&gamecategory1511=Arcade&gamename1512=WWF Wrestlemania&gamehighs1512=Big characters, lots of moves, and nice control.&gamelows1512=Two-dimensional feel, and no new characters to face in tournament mode.&bottomline1512=Plenty of mat-slamming fun for the whole family.&gameissue1512=February '96, p. 135&gameurl1512=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub1512=Acclaim&gamerating1512=80&gamecategory1512=Arcade&gamename1513=WWII Fighters&gamehighs1513=Visually stunning graphics and effects; plenty of mission types, flexibility, and planes.&gamelows1513=Canned missions and campaigns; fairly soft flight models; long load times; a few bugs.&bottomline1513=The most accessible and visually sumptuous WWII game for the mid-range sim fan.&gameissue1513=March '99, p. 116&gameurl1513=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub1513=Jane's Combat Simulations&gamerating1513=84&gamecategory1513=Simulation&gamename1514=X: Beyond the Frontier&gamehighs1514=&gamelows1514=&bottomline1514=&gameissue1514=June '00, p.112 &gameurl1514=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub1514=Southpeak Interactive&gamerating1514=70&gamecategory1514=Simulation&gamename1515=X-COM&gamehighs1515=The gameplay is great. Custom characters, great storyline, and simple combat interface make it completely absorbing.&gamelows1515=Graphics and sound are simple fare. It's not for those who want to be wowed by imagery.&bottomline1515=Well worth buying--what it lacks in flash, it makes up for in playability.&gameissue1515=August '94, p. 76&gameurl1515=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub1515=MicroProse&gamerating1515=88&gamecategory1515=Strategy&gamename1516=X-COM: Apocalypse&gamehighs1516=A highly enjoyable strategy game. All the "first encounters" are as intriguing as ever.&gamelows1516=Amount of micromanagement borders on the absurd; takes practice to get controls down.&bottomline1516=X-COM fans will enjoy having another go at those menacing aliens.&gameissue1516=October '97, p. 202&gameurl1516=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub1516=MicroProse&gamerating1516=86&gamecategory1516=Strategy&gamename1517=X-COM Interceptor&gamehighs1517=Strong strategic element; decent space combat; nice alien ship models.&gamelows1517=Not enough mission variety. No way to skip dogfights.&bottomline1517=Not as engrossing strategically as teh other X-COM games and not as cutting edge as the current crop of space shooters.&gameissue1517=September '98, p. 148&gameurl1517=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub1517=MicroProse&gamerating1517=60&gamecategory1517=Action&gamename1518=X-COM: Terror from the Deep&gamehighs1518=It's almost a dead-ringer for last year's best strategy game.&gamelows1518=That's just about all it is--there's very little new here.&bottomline1518=If you're just dying for more X-COM, this is your game; but don't look for any major differences.&gameissue1518=July '95, p. 101&gameurl1518=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub1518=MicroProse Software Inc.&gamerating1518=82&gamecategory1518=Strategy&gamename1519=X-Men: Children of the Atom&gamehighs1519=Great-lookinng animation, ultra-enjoyable button-mashing madness.&gamelows1519=Runs in a bizarre resolution; a few joystick compatibility problems.&bottomline1519=Though it has its flaws, X-Men is a perfectly enjoyable adrenaline rush.&gameissue1519=September '97, p. 152&gameurl1519=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub1519=Acclaim&gamerating1519=78&gamecategory1519=Arcade&gamename1520=X-Wing Alliance&gamehighs1520=Great story; impressive graphics; cinematic battles.&gamelows1520=Distracting sub-plot; unimpressive software-only mode; slow performance on some systems.&bottomline1520=The best Star Wars space combat game yet; a new high watermark for the genre.&gameissue1520=June '99, p. 118&gameurl1520=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub1520=LucasArts&gamerating1520=92&gamecategory1520=Action&gamename1521=X-Wing vs. TIE Fighter&gamehighs1521=Superior graphics, great multi-player action; well-designed cooperative missions.&gamelows1521=No 3D support; limited single player gaming; lack of dramatic story; unreliable Internet play.&bottomline1521=Primarily a multiplayer game, X v.s TIE is ahead of its time.&gameissue1521=July '97, p. 146&gameurl1521=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub1521=LucasArts&gamerating1521=87&gamecategory1521=Action&gamename1522=XCar: Experimental Racing&gamehighs1522=Customizable; smooth frame rate; inventive concept.&gamelows1522=Controls don't feel right; boring default cars; relentless AI.&bottomline1522=XCar is great for tinkerers and pit crew wannabes, but casual gearheads will find it all too much to handle.&gameissue1522=November '97, p. 210&gameurl1522=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub1522=Bethesda Softworks&gamerating1522=68&gamecategory1522=Simulation&gamename1523=Yoda Stories&gamehighs1523=Simple and solid gameplay; 15 deceptively large levels; bonus multimedia movie.&gamelows1523=The big head characters may be too cute for some. Graphics aren't great.&bottomline1523=Yoda Stories is a fun, addictive little game in the fine tradition of Star Wars titles.&gameissue1523=July '97, p. 161&gameurl1523=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub1523=LucasArts&gamerating1523=80&gamecategory1523=Adventure&gamename1524=Yoot Tower&gamehighs1524=It's got all the building-tinkering fun of SimTower.&gamelows1524=Antiquated graphics, aging gameplay, and influence of Japanese with much translations badly.&bottomline1524=This is the new SimTower? For lucky best game, get something else.&gameissue1524=July '99, p. 125&gameurl1524=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub1524=Sega of America&gamerating1524=56&gamecategory1524=Simulation&gamename1525=You Don't Know Jack&gamehighs1525=Clever trivia questions; clean, thoughtful design; hilarious categories.&gamelows1525=There's not much replay value.&bottomline1525=Triva buffs will really dig it, and will find themselves coming back to it again and again.&gameissue1525=March '96, p. 116&gameurl1525=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub1525=Berkeley Systems&gamerating1525=84&gamecategory1525=Trivia&gamename1526=You Don't Know Jack Movies&gamehighs1526=Great presentation, lots of humor and just darn tremendous fun to play.&gamelows1526=800 questions will eventually run out, relegating it to the back of the shelf.&bottomline1526=If you can round up one or two other movie buffs, this is a must-buy.&gameissue1526=July '97, p. 200&gameurl1526=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub1526=Berkeley Systems&gamerating1526=90&gamecategory1526=Trivia&gamename1527=You Don't Know Jack Offline&gamehighs1527=Our beloved host is in fine form, new question modes.&gamelows1527=Well, you can't play this online; not as polished as earlier games and compilation packs.&bottomline1527=If logging on to the BeZerk Network is too much trouble, this is your game.&gameissue1527=October '99, p. 179&gameurl1527=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub1527=Berkeley Systems&gamerating1527=80&gamecategory1527=Puzzle&gamename1528=You Don't Know Jack TV&gamehighs1528=In-depth TV trivia; great TV-themed animations, graphics and sound; difficulty level is a bit higher than other Jacks, but that's good.&gamelows1528=Some questions are pretty obscure.&bottomline1528=A must-have game for TV trivia buffs.&gameissue1528=February '98, p. 159&gameurl1528=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub1528=Sierra&gamerating1528=87&gamecategory1528=Trivia&gamename1529=You Don't Know Jack Volume 3&gamehighs1529=Tons of questions; great humor; plenty of variety in types and difficulty of questions.&gamelows1529=More of the same; this isn't significantly different from the original Jack or Volume 2.&bottomline1529=If you don't have any of the previous Jacks, get your hands on Jack 3. It's a blast.&gameissue1529=February '98, p. 159&gameurl1529=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub1529=Sierra&gamerating1529=80&gamecategory1529=Trivia&gamename1530=Z&gamehighs1530=Looks great, and has plenty of originality to breathe some life into the genre.&gamelows1530=Movement is sometimes annoyingly slow; ultimately limiting campaign structure.&bottomline1530=A welcome addition to the genre which offers plenty to intrigue real-time wargamers and action freaks alike.&gameissue1530=October '96, p. 144&gameurl1530=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub1530=Virgin Interactive&gamerating1530=90&gamecategory1530=Strategy&gamename1531=Zapitalism&gamehighs1531=Highly original and creative game world; E-Mail Internet play.&gamelows1531=Too many random factors and a lack of detail derail the economic gameplay.&bottomline1531=Although amusing, it lacks the depth and sophistication of other business sims.&gameissue1531=September '96, p. 112&gameurl1531=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub1531=LavaMind&gamerating1531=60&gamecategory1531=Simulation&gamename1532=Zeddas: Servants of Sheol&gamehighs1532=Some genuinely weird and unusual visual elements.&gamelows1532=A tired Myst rip-off with a dash of lame bloodshed to goose the action.&bottomline1532=Some intriguing elements are undermined by familiarity and lame gameplay.&gameissue1532=July '96, p. 86&gameurl1532=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub1532=Synergy Interactive&gamerating1532=58&gamecategory1532=Adventure&gamename1533=Zephyr&gamehighs1533=Zephyr's sound effects and music are good.&gamelows1533=Cluttered graphics, poor documentation, and a slight case of vaporware.&bottomline1533=If Zephyr is any indication, New World should stay away from action games and stick to publishing good strategy and RPGs.&gameissue1533=March '95, p. 109&gameurl1533=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub1533=New World Computing&gamerating1533=48&gamecategory1533=Action&gamename1534=Zeppelin&gamehighs1534=Good concept; nice graphics; smooth gameplay.&gamelows1534=Once you've played through WWI, you've seen and done all there is.&bottomline1534=This coulda been a contender, if the idea was developed to the fullest; a paradigm of failed design.&gameissue1534=April '95, p. 95&gameurl1534=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub1534=MicroProse&gamerating1534=57&gamecategory1534=Strategy&gamename1535=Zeus: Master of Olympus&gamehighs1535=Less linear and more accessible than other series releases; well- intergrated resource management.&gamelows1535=Unforgiving and too random; miserable combat system; diplomacy is negligible.&bottomline1535=More ambitious than its predecessors, but ultimately less balanced.&gameissue1535=January '01, p. 148&gameurl1535=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub1535=Sierra&gamerating1535=68&gamecategory1535=Strategy&gamename1536=Zig-Zag&gamehighs1536=A classy brain-teaser that will challenge even the most experienced word-game maven.&gamelows1536=The quest variants didn't turn me on, although others will surely respond differently.&bottomline1536=A crossword puzzle with attitude--if you play one game and like it, you'll be hooked.&gameissue1536=August '95, p. 85&gameurl1536=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub1536=Quantum Quality Productions&gamerating1536=85&gamecategory1536=Puzzle&gamename1537=Zone Raiders&gamehighs1537=Excellent concept with fast and nimble vehicle physics.&gamelows1537=Occasional graphics glitches. No modem play.&bottomline1537=Fun, fun, fun 'til your daddy takes the T-Bird away.&gameissue1537=April '96, p. 130&gameurl1537=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub1537=Virgin&gamerating1537=89&gamecategory1537=Action&gamename1538=Zork Grand Inquisitor&gamehighs1538=Visually stunning; lots of Zork humor; challenging puzzles; lots of gameplay.&gamelows1538=Not all the puzzles make sense; not a huge technological improvement over Nemesis.&bottomline1538=It's funny, it's fun, and anyone familiar with the Zork world will have a blast.&gameissue1538=May '98, p. 115&gameurl1538=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub1538=Activision&gamerating1538=88&gamecategory1538=Adventure&gamename1539=Zork Nemesis&gamehighs1539=Beautiful graphics, Z-vision 360-degree rotation, and puzzles that actually make sense in the context of the story.&gamelows1539=There's little replay value, once you're finished, that's it. Some clues are hard to find.&bottomline1539=It's pretty, it's spooky, and it's immensely entertaining.&gameissue1539=July '96, p. 94&gameurl1539=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub1539=Activision Inc.&gamerating1539=89&gamecategory1539=Adventure&gamename1540=Zorro&gamehighs1540=The full-motion video clips are pretty well done.&gamelows1540=Poor control; boring graphics; and an ample supply of cheesy music.&bottomline1540=You don't need this kind of frustration in a simple platform puzzler.&gameissue1540=June '95, p. 99&gameurl1540=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub1540=Intracorp&gamerating1540=57&gamecategory1540=Action&gamename1541=ZuluWar!&gamehighs1541=The campaign games are fascinating and challenging.&gamelows1541=The smaller scenarios would work much better as tactical simulations.&bottomline1541=If you loved the movies Zulu! and Zulu Dawn, you must have this game.&gameissue1541=November '96, p. 271&gameurl1541=http://www.pcgamer.com&gamepub1541=HPS Simulations&gamerating1541=83&gamecategory1541=Wargame&
