Search results for "Atari, Inc."

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  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.0 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

The Bottom Line: The compact Atari Arcade joystick dock ably converts the iPad into an old-school video game machine that doesn't require batteries, as long as all you're planning to do is play Atari games. Read review

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.8 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 1.0 stars out of 2 reviews

The Bottom Line: If not for some of the glaring bugs in the retail version, RollerCoaster Tycoon 3 would have been a truly excellent sequel to a beloved franchise. Read review

Specs: Everyone, Frontier Developments, Strategy, Strategy / tactics / wargame - tycoon, 1 Player

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.0 stars Good

  Overall score: 6.0 (3.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.0 stars out of 16 reviews

The Bottom Line: The Atari Flashback 2 delivers a genuine Atari 2600 retro gaming experience at an unbeatable price. Read review

Specs: Atari Flashback 2 - Plug and play TV game, Black

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.0 stars Good

  Overall score: 6.0 (3.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 1.5 stars out of 1 review

The Bottom Line: Incompetent artificial intelligence and some weak gameplay mechanics hamper what could have been an interesting real-time strategy take on the popular board game. Read review

Specs: Teen, TimeGate Studios, Strategy, Strategy / tactics / wargame - wargame, Historical, 1-8 Players

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  0.0 stars

  Overall score: 0.0 (0.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 0.5 stars out of 1 review

Specs: Mature, Hydravision, Action, Action - adventure, 1 Player

• CNET Editor rating:
  4.5 stars Spectacular

  Overall score: 9.2 (4.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

The Bottom Line: Civilization III is a triumphant proclamation that strategy gaming is alive and well and still able to keep you rooted in front of your computer for hours at a time. Read review

Specs: Everyone, Firaxis Games, Strategy, Turn-Based Strategy, Historic, 1 Player

• CNET Editor rating:
  4.0 stars Excellent

  Overall score: 8.1 (4.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

The Bottom Line: If you're up for a challenge--and you don't mind trial and error--Gothic II won't hesitate to give it to you. Read review

Specs: Mature, Piranha Bytes, Role-Playing, PC-style RPG, 1 Player

• CNET Editor rating:
  4.5 stars Spectacular

  Overall score: 9.4 (4.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 4.5 stars out of 5 reviews

The Bottom Line: No other multiplayer-focused action game has this much to offer. Read review

Specs: Mature, Epic Games, Action, First-Person Shooter, Sci-Fi, 1-32 Players

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.0 stars Good

  Overall score: 6.8 (3.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

The Bottom Line: Locomotion is a flawed but engaging strategy game that's nearly identical to its classic 10-year-old predecessor, Transport Tycoon. Read review

Specs: Everyone, Chris Sawyer, Strategy, Strategy / tactics / wargame - city building, 1-2 Players

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.0 stars Good

  Overall score: 6.6 (3.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 5.0 stars out of 1 review

The Bottom Line: A few modest improvements have been made in porting Budokai 2 to the GameCube, but the game just feels late, and a little irrelevant. Read review

Specs: Teen, Pyramid, Action, Action - fighting, 1-2 Players

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.0 stars Good

  Overall score: 6.7 (3.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

The Bottom Line: Master of Orion III is a disappointing follow-up to the two most significant space empire games ever. Read review

Specs: Teen, Quicksilver Software, Inc, Strategy, Turn-Based Strategy, Sci-Fi, 1-8 Players

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  0.0 stars

  Overall score: 0.0 (0.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

Specs: PC, Games

• CNET Editor rating:
  2.0 stars Mediocre

  Overall score: 4.4 (2.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

The Bottom Line: Compared with more recent spy games for the PlayStation, Mission: Impossible just doesn't stand up. Read review

Specs: Teen, X-ample, Action, General Adventure, Science-fiction, 1 Player

• CNET Editor rating:
  4.0 stars Excellent

  Overall score: 8.5 (4.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 2.5 stars out of 1 review

The Bottom Line: New battle mechanics, a fantastic storyline, and a gritty setting make The Witcher one of the most engrossing, mature RPGs to arrive on the PC in years. Read review

Specs: Mature, CD Projekt Red Studio, Role-Playing, Role playing game (RPG) - PC-style RPG, Fantasy

• CNET Editor rating:
  4.0 stars Excellent

  Overall score: 8.5 (4.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

The Bottom Line: The Witcher: Enhanced Edition is what this role-playing game should have been when it made its debut a year ago. Read review

Specs: Mature, CD Projekt Red Studio, Role-Playing, Role playing game (RPG) - third person, 1 Player

• CNET Editor rating:
  4.5 stars Spectacular

  Overall score: 9.1 (4.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 5.0 stars out of 1 review

The Bottom Line: While this game may look cute, it is in fact as sophisticated and enjoyable as the very best strategy games out there. Read review

Specs: Everyone, Team 17, Strategy, General Strategy, 1-6 Players

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  0.0 stars

  Overall score: 0.0 (0.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

Specs: Home / entertainment / lifestyle applications, PC

• CNET Editor rating:
  2.0 stars Mediocre

  Overall score: 4.1 (2.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

The Bottom Line: Time Twister is modeled on the same formula as its predecessor and is just as disappointing. Read review

Specs: Everyone, Frontier Developments, Strategy, Tycoon, Realistic, 1 Player

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  0.0 stars

  Overall score: 0.0 (0.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

Specs: Everyone, Tate Interactive, Sports

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.0 stars Good

  Overall score: 6.6 (3.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 4.0 stars out of 2 reviews

The Bottom Line: This compilation has an incredible number of games for a budget price, but the translations of some of the better games unfortunately have some quirks. Read review

Specs: Everyone, Digital Eclipse, Action, Compilation, 1-2 Players

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.0 stars Good

  Overall score: 6.4 (3.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

The Bottom Line: It could easily tide over Godzilla fans for a while, but it ultimately relies on the strength of its license to compensate for its weakness as a game. Read review

Specs: Teen, Pipeworks Software, Inc., Action, 3D Fighting, Science-fiction, 1-4 Players

• CNET Editor rating:
  2.5 stars Average

  Overall score: 5.6 (2.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

The Bottom Line: Dragon Ball Z: Harukanaru Densetsu's attempt to do something different with card battling, while commendable, doesn't compensate for its shallow gameplay. Read review

Specs: Everyone, Bec, Card Battle, Fantasy, 1-4 Players

• CNET Editor rating:
  4.0 stars Excellent

  Overall score: 8.6 (4.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.0 stars out of 5 reviews

The Bottom Line: Neverwinter Nights 2 isn't without some technical issues, but the engaging, dynamic story and proven D & D framework make it an RPG that shouldn't be missed. Read review

Specs: Teen, Obsidian Entertainment, Role-Playing, Role playing game (RPG) - third person, Fantasy, 1-4 Players

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.0 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 4.5 stars out of 1 review

The Bottom Line: Newcomers will likely find RollerCoaster Tycoon 2 enjoyable, but if you were a fan of the original, you'll probably have a hard time believing that you waited so long for what the sequel has to offer. Read review

Specs: Everyone, Chris Sawyer, Strategy, Tycoon, Realistic, 1 Player

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.7 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 4.0 stars out of 1 review

The Bottom Line: DBZ: Supersonic Warriors accurately captures the look and feel of the TV show, but the big surprise is that it's also fun to play. Read review

Specs: Teen, Arc System Works, Action, 2D Fighting, Fantasy, 1-2 Players

• CNET Editor rating:
  4.0 stars Excellent

  Overall score: 8.6 (4.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

The Bottom Line: RollerCoaster Tycoon has the potential to capture a pretty good niche market - and for the most part, it succeeds. Read review

Specs: Everyone

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.5 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

The Bottom Line: This hero-themed online game is light on content, but at least it has enough superpowered hijinks to last you the free month. Read review

Specs: Teen, Cryptic Studios, Role-Playing, Online games - RPG (MMORPG), Science-fiction

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.2 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

The Bottom Line: In attempting to be all things to all PC motorcycle enthusiasts, Moto Racer 3 isn't quite as enjoyable or as polished as it could have been. Read review

Specs: Everyone, Delphine Software International, Driving, Motocross Motorcycle Racing, Realistic, 1-8 Players

• CNET Editor rating:
  4.0 stars Excellent

  Overall score: 8.9 (4.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

The Bottom Line: Particle Systems has successfully created the type of game that fans of the space sim genre have been waiting for years to play. Read review

Specs: Everyone, Particle Systems, Simulation, Large Spaceship Sim, Sci-Fi

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.0 stars Good

  Overall score: 6.6 (3.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

The Bottom Line: The Terminator: Dawn of Fate is a mediocre action game with a terrific license. Read review

Specs: Teen, Paradigm Entertainment, Action, First-Person Shooter, Sci-Fi, 1 Player

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.2 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

The Bottom Line: Motor Mayhem is different enough that it will appeal to those gamers who have an interest in the car-combat genre or aren't excited about the new turn for the morbid that Twisted Metal has taken. Read review

Specs: Teen, Beyond Games, Driving, Car Combat Driving, 1-2 Players

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  0.0 stars

  Overall score: 0.0 (0.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 5.0 stars out of 1 review

Specs: Teen, Eden, Driving, Racing / driving - GT/street, Realistic

• CNET Editor rating:
  0.0 stars

  Overall score: 0.0 (0.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

Specs: Teen, Sensory Sweep, Adventure, First-Person Adventure, Sci-Fi, 1 Player

• CNET Editor rating:
  1.0 stars Terrible

  Overall score: 2.7 (1.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

The Bottom Line: Atari and Webfoot have combined to deliver a game that not even the series' hardcore fans can enjoy. Read review

Specs: Teen, Webfoot Technologies, Action, 2D Fighting, 1-2 Players

• CNET Editor rating:
  4.5 stars Spectacular

  Overall score: 9.2 (4.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.0 stars out of 2 reviews

The Bottom Line: This is a triumphant remake of a classic strategy game, featuring an intoxicating blend of action, strategy, role-playing, and pure fun. Read review

Specs: Everyone, Firaxis Games, Strategy, 1 Player

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  0.0 stars

  Overall score: 0.0 (0.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

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  2.5 stars Average

  Overall score: 5.5 (2.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

The Bottom Line: DBZ: Infinite World fails to live up to the standard set by previous DBZ games on the PS2. Read review

Specs: Teen, Dimps Corporation, Action, Action - fighting, 1 Player

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  Overall score: 0.0 (0.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

Specs: EC, Stunt Puppy Entertainment, Inc., Adventure, Miscellaneous - kids / children's games & entertainment

• CNET Editor rating:
  4.0 stars Excellent

  Overall score: 8.5 (4.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

The Bottom Line: Dragonshard is a cool combination of real-time strategy and role-playing gameplay that delivers something new and engaging to an otherwise stale genre. Read review

Specs: Teen, Liquid Entertainment, Strategy, Strategy / tactics / wargame - wargame, 1-8 Players

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.0 stars Good

  Overall score: 6.5 (3.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

The Bottom Line: Burdened by clumsy controls and predictable artificial intelligence, Tenkaichi 2 is a game that can be loved only by forgiving DBZ fans. Read review

Specs: Teen, Spike, Action, Action - fighting, 1-2 Players