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"Land of the Dead: Road to Fiddler’s Green will surely pull in a profit due to Romero’s name plastered on the cover..."
"Wideload’s first title is nonetheless a fantastic game, as it takes an original premise and executes it with finesse and skill."
6.5/10
"Worms 4: Mayhem isn’t a bad game per se. It does suffer from annoying flaws, but even then it still manages to shine..."
5.6/10
Cold War
26/10/05 20:03:32 - Cold War Xbox Review
"Cold War can’t help but reek of mediocrity. "
8.8/10
"Indigo Prophecy didn’t do everything right the first time around, but if Mr. Cage has his way, there’s sure to be a follow-up."
"King of Fighters 02/03 is an entertaining fighting game..."
6.7/10
"Outlaw Tennis is a game that reeks of mediocrity."
"Delta Force: Black Hawk Down does very little to separate itself from the already heavily populated crowd of gaming shooters."
"... The core of Pirates! is scurvy riddled..."
8.8/10
"More maps for one of the best selling Xbox titles of all time!"
8.2/10
"... you should find Conker: Live & Reloaded to be a fine game."
7.6/10
Madagascar
29/07/05 13:05:26 - Madagascar Xbox Review
"Madagascar for the Xbox is a surprisingly pleasant game based on the corresponding hit movie."
5.0/10
"Fantastic 4 is not likely to whip up a storm with gamers or their wallets."
"Medal of Honor: European Assault is still a fine example of FPS action..."
"... I’ve played a good number of games that could’ve been great, and this is yet another one of those."
"Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas is an absolute blast to play..."
5.0/10
Still Life
20/06/05 08:53:17 - Still Life Xbox Review
"Still Life is an exercise in gaming mediocrity"
5.3/10
"Dead to Rights II is definitely a step backwards in the series. "
7.5/10
"...introduces some interesting elements into the gameplay I doubt it’ll be enough to appeal to those not heavily into Batman"
9.1/10
Jade Empire
08/05/05 19:16:21 - Jade Empire Review
"Jade Empire is one of the best titles to hit the Xbox since its launch."
"Project: Snowblind is a great few hours of fun while it lasts. "
"Rockstar Games has once again pushed out a stellar title, better known as Midnight Club 3: Dub Edition."
"Sam is back and meaner than ever."
"The action is fast paced and your arsenal is probably beyond what most games in the genre have offered."
7.5/10
Scrapland
15/03/05 21:51:03 - Scrapland Xbox Review
"In a gaming world becoming over-populated by clones separated by different titles, it's nice to see a game try a new approach at an already existing concept. "
"Continuing in the Inhabitants universe, Stranger's Wrath is the perfect title to redeem the Oddworld series."
6.5/10
The Punisher
08/02/05 20:18:02 - The Punisher Review
"I started off playing with this game with low hopes and I was met with a mediocre game."
6.7/10
"Ultimately, the Bard’s Tale is a moderately solid action RPG that fails to live up to its peers in this generation."
"the Incredibles (the game) falls far short of the incredible mark left by the Incredibles (the movie)."
"For the time being, the Blinx series has taken another step forward... and two more back."
"If your kids, like mine, can’t get enough of these Unfortunate Events, you could do a lot worse than sticking this game under the tree for them."
"It is the best console-based online shooter ever made..."
"I've never seen console racing games look so good."
"Kingdom Under Fire: Crusaders is a truly unique and enjoyable experience."
7.8/10
Shark Tale
29/10/04 10:43:50 - Shark Tale Review
"It’s well made for a movie-based game and kids who liked the movie will almost certainly enjoy the game."
"After all its flaws, Vietcong: Purple Haze comes out as a very mediocre shooter in a market of excellent shooters."
9.1/10
Fable
30/09/04 10:00:49 - Xbox Fable Review
"It’s been a long time coming and now that it’s here I must say I’m impressed in many ways."
"The real gem here is the online play which seems to offer something more complex then most console FPS’s and definitely something I would recommend "
8.3/10
"TOCA Race Driver 2 has made me realize how much fun this genre can be. "
"this is a must-play-game for any fan of action titles. "
6.0/10
"Finally there is a game for all of those fans who love to race cars in a circle"
8.6/10
Sudeki
29/07/04 15:09:29 - Sudeki Review
"When it’s all said and done, despite my slight bitches, this game is really FUN."
"First-Person-Shooters are notorious for having some of the best online multiplayer features, but unfortunately, Shadow Ops doesn’t manage to hold up well."
"Full Spectrum Warrior is a solid game in most ways."
7.6/10
Galleon
05/07/04 13:19:30 - Galleon Review
"The gameplay can at times be quite dynamic and enjoyable"
"The sheer fun factor alone will keep you entertained for hours, and the large amount of unlockable content may even make you finish the game several times."
6.8/10
"If you enjoy hack-and-slash games then this should be a good candidate"
8.0/10
"Apart from Metal Slug 3's extreme difficulty and short storyline, I found everything was well-placed together. "
"It really is an awesome game in every way, and I can’t even imagine what total score it’d get if it fulfilled its multiplayer potential."
7.4/10
Van Helsing
18/05/04 12:08:05 - Van Helsing Review
"If you liked the movie and want some decent action then this might be a decent buy"
"Whenever ninjas are involved in games my expectations fly straight through the roof. "
8.4/10
"If you already own Ninja Gaiden and want something different then The Suffering might be just the thing for you."
7.9/10
Amped 2
09/03/04 07:00:00 - Amped 2 Review
"Amped 2’s advantages over SSX 3 are the amazing soundtrack, the real pro snowboarders/companies and the support for Xbox Live."
9.3/10
Ninja Gaiden
07/03/04 03:12:00 - Ninja Gaiden Review
" Ninja Gaiden has a surprisingly deep combat system, highly responsive controls, graphics to die for, and audio to both dot the i and cross the t."
"Armed and Dangerous is without a doubt one of the funniest games to come out last year."
"The courts look great. The stadiums are really well done, and the wood reflections look great"
"Baldur's Gate: Dark Alliance 2 has been a positive surprise for me. It’s a pretty fun game with a pretty good amount of replayability."
"yet it is a fun and simple game with a good storyline and nice graphics."
"Those simply looking for a new action game might like the game for its good arsenal of weapons and foul language"
8.5/10
Links 2004
18/12/03 17:00:30 - Links 2004 Review
"the game remains addictive and a real joy to any fan of the genre."
7.5/10
"a title worth buying if you have an Xbox and want to play on-line sports."
"Secret Weapons Over Normandy turned out to be a very enjoyable arcade flight game."
7.8/10
"To put it bluntly, if you like on-line gaming, then this title is a must-have for Xbox Live!"
"I said it before and I will say it again: Prince of Persia is the one single game I enjoyed the most this year."
6.5/10
WWE Raw 2
04/12/03 17:00:10 - WWE Raw 2 Review
"With plenty of game modes including designer wrestler, there may be just enough on the replayability front to keep the younger audience going"
"People who were sick of Tone Hawk's after the 2nd, 3rd, or even 4th game still came to THUG, with high expectations and a desire to skate."
8.1/10
Arx Fatalis
01/12/03 06:03:00 - Arx Fatalis XBOX Review
"Arx Fatalis is a good purchase that’ll probably keep you going for a solid number of hours."
8.7/10
Gladius
29/11/03 16:02:00 - Gladius Review
"If you're a fan of this genre, Gladius is a definite must buy."
"I've never seen console racing games look so good."
9.7/10
Top Spin
26/11/03 17:03:00 - Top Spin Review
"Top Spin is definitely the ultimate Tennis simulation at the moment."
6.9/10
"it’s designed very well and has that final glossing that all games should have"
"I’d recommend it for hardcore fans of the Wallace and Gromit series, or to parents who are buying their child their first games"
" I recommend this game to any major shell heads out there and to someone who misses the ease of button-mashing arcade side-scrollers"
8.0/10
RoadKill
04/11/03 05:01:00 - RoadKill XBOX Review
"It’s obvious that Midway borrowed a number of things from Grand Theft Auto 3 and Twisted Metal, but fortunately it’s not just a bad imitation."
9.1/10
SSX 3
30/10/03 17:59:00 - SSX 3 Xbox Review
"when a game like SSX3 comes along it just brings a new sense of excitement to the console."
6.6/10
"Like any console the XBOX has its share of poor shooters. Jude Dredd: Dredd vs. Death is one of them"
6.5/10
Grooverider
10/10/03 15:58:00 - Grooverider Xbox Review
"It is a lot of fun and should keep your attention for a while."
8.1/10
Voodoo Vince
06/10/03 15:00:00 - Voodoo Vince Review
"Jazz fills most of the musical score, which is a somewhat surprising genre in a game like this, but it works surprisingly well."
"it seems like Colin McRae Rally 4 gets just about everything right."
"I’ll have to recommend the game primarily to fans of the show"
"the new features of this fourth iteration should be enough to justify the purchase."
9.1/10
"an extremely well designed, and well done action game."
6.9/10
Futurama
23/09/03 16:57:00 - Futurama XBOX Review
"Futurama is only interesting for fans of the series because for everyone else it is just a very basic jump’n’run game with no distinguishing features."
5.8/10
"A good concept with major design flaws, despite that the game could have been more polished overall"
8.8/10
Otogi
04/09/03 23:00:00 - Otogi Review
"If you want a bit of mindless fun, then this game is what you're looking for."
9.8/10
"Playing through KOTOR was one of the most enjoyable and involving game experiences I have had in some time."
"This one is a keeper, and I am looking forward to Hypnotix's next effort."
6.5/10
Vexx
22/04/03 12:17:28 - Vexx Review
"Vexx isn’t a bad game, but it’s also far from great."
6.5/10
Dark Angel
30/03/03 06:34:26 - Dark Angel Review
"Jessica Alba, the actress who plays Max on the series, was modelled very well."
"This game is fun, the game is beautiful, and the sounds are very well done. The relationship system is very well thought out."
8.0/10
BMX XXX
24/12/02 11:55:30 - BMX XXX Xbox Review
"If you are into hard-core extreme sports action, this game may be too much of a lightweight for you"
"Action fans will enjoy this title but the developers could have done more with the Terminator license."
9.7/10
"It delivers in almost every way imaginable, by offering awesome graphics, audio and gameplay."
8.2/10
Deathrow
06/11/02 02:19:51 - Deathrow XBox Review
" things will leave you with a very entertaining game that should be both fun and challenging for nearly everyone."
8.7/10
"It’s currently the best multiplayer console fps on the market "