Reviews
PS2
We Love Katamari
Roll up cows, bears, campfires, sumo wrestlers, you name it, in this surreal Namco sequel to a classic puzzler that is in a category by itself. Boffo soundtrack accompanies you as you make a ball out of everything in sight. more
Shadow of the Colossus
Rid the land of a dozen lumbering, ancient giants to free a princess from death's hand. Easy, no? Monstrous adversaries in sublimely rendered environments are the hallmarks of this original and existentially profoundJapanese hit. more
Beyond Good and Evil
Cult classic with fantastic storyline, distinctive animation, and a combination of adventure, puzzle, and stealth elements. Armed only with her trusty camera and some nifty martial arts moves, your heroine Jade combats an alien conspiracy. more
Taiko Drum Master
Let's play! Says the Namco narrator as you square off against your buddies in drumming deathmatches to renditions of Toxic, Love Shack, and Tubthumping. The Japanese genius for karaoke applied to drumming. more
Xbox
Fable
Elegant RPG/action adventure set in a mythical kingdom gone awry. Beautiful graphics, enigmatic puzzles, swathes of swordplay, and a mood supplied by a stunning Danny Elfman score. Too sweet and too short. more
Halo 2
It's true, all games should be like this. The epic story of Master Chief's fight against the Covenant, the Flood, and other dark forces, continues with a near perfect combination of righteous combat and immersive environment design. more
Star Wars: Republic Commando
The life of a clone is nasty, brutish, and short. So live it up, as you fight unending war with your squad of Imperial storm troopers against masses of Trade Federation foes: Geonosians, Tradoshans, and droids are all the bumps in your road. more
GameCube
Resident Evil 4
Matchless survival horror masterpiece from Capcom. Navigate Leon and Ada through hords of zombies and a labyrinthine plot. Expect an unremitting sense of dread and always remember to shoot for the head. more
Super Mario 64 DS
Mario returns with buddies Yoshi, Wario, and Luigi, 3D graphics, and new multiplayer options. But does the next-gen version really resurrect the greatness of the 80s original? more