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• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.4 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

The Bottom Line: It's definitely a great multiplayer party-style game. Read review

Specs: Teen, Starsphere Interactive, Trivia / Game Show, 1-3 Players

• CNET Editor rating:
  1.5 stars Poor

  Overall score: 3.5 (1.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

The Bottom Line: If there's a silver lining to Animorphs: Shattered Reality, it's that it would make an excellent game for children who aren't yet old enough to tackle the meatier fare of "real" video games. Read review

Specs: Everyone, SingleTrac, Action, General Action, 1 Player

• CNET Editor rating:
  2.0 stars Mediocre

  Overall score: 4.5 (2.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

The Bottom Line: If you're into trivia games like You Don't Know Jack, you may get some mileage out of Who Wants To Be A Millionaire, but its uninteresting gameplay and methodical pacing make it practically a chore to play. Read review

Specs: Everyone, Jellyvision, Trivia / Game Show, General Action, 1-2 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: While Maze Madness may be overly easy for experienced gamers, the younger crowd and inexperienced gamers should have loads of fun with the game. Read review

Specs: Everyone, Namco, Action, General Action, 1-4 Players

• CNET Editor rating:
  2.5 stars Average

  Overall score: 5.1 (2.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

The Bottom Line: EA's Backstage Assault is a novel idea, but in the end, it doesn't have enough variation to make it worthwhile. Read review

Specs: Teen, Kodiak Interactive, Sports, Wrestling

• CNET Editor rating:
  2.0 stars Mediocre

  Overall score: 4.7 (2.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

The Bottom Line: Younger gamers will enjoy racing against the computer or with a friend, while the more experienced will breeze through the game in no time flat. Read review

Specs: Everyone, Artificial Mind and Movement, Driving

• CNET Editor rating:
  2.5 stars Average

  Overall score: 5.1 (2.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

The Bottom Line: While Digimon Card Battle accurately duplicates the flow and gameplay of the tabletop game, its simplicity will turn off any but the youngest of players. Read review

Specs: Teen, Bandai, Strategy, 1-2 Players

• CNET Editor rating:
  2.5 stars Average

  Overall score: 5.9 (2.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

The Bottom Line: Those who want a deeper, more satisfying platform adventure should probably save this for a weekend rental. Read review

Specs: Everyone, Ubisoft Shanghai, Action, General Adventure

• CNET Editor rating:
  2.5 stars Average

  Overall score: 5.7 (2.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

The Bottom Line: Battle Hunter is an easy-to-learn, yet addictive, trek into dungeon-based treasure collecting and RPG-style character development. Read review

Specs: Everyone, Success, Strategy, Turn-Based Strategy, Fantasy, 1-4 Players

• CNET Editor rating:
  2.5 stars Average

  Overall score: 5.4 (2.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

The Bottom Line: Younger children will be delighted to be at the controls, but seasoned gamers will want to look elsewhere for a more polished and challenging experience. Read review

Specs: Everyone, Toys for Bob, Action

• 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: More fully realized than anything on the 8- or 16-bit systems, Spider-Man for the GBC is the game we all wish we had ten years ago - a totally convincing interpretation of Spidey for the handheld sector. Read review

Specs: Everyone, Vicarious Visions, Action

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good

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

The Bottom Line: It will certainly appeal to an audience eager for a serious challenge and more classic Mega Man action as well as those who might have been disappointed with the previous game. Read review

Specs: Everyone, Capcom, Action, General Action

• CNET Editor rating:
  2.5 stars Average

  Overall score: 5.4 (2.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

The Bottom Line: If NES-caliber sound and graphics wrapped around one of the most memorable classic games fills you with nostalgia, then Frogger 2 for the Game Boy Color is right up your alley. Read review

Specs: Everyone, Morning Star Multimedia, Action

• CNET Editor rating:
  4.0 stars Excellent

  Overall score: 8.0 (4.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

The Bottom Line: Players who are still playing Twisted Metal 2 can finally retire their TM2 disc and move over to Vigilante 8. Read review

Specs: Teen, Luxoflux, Inc., Action, 1-2 Players

• CNET Editor rating:
  4.5 stars Spectacular

  Overall score: 9.0 (4.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

The Bottom Line: You may occasionally find yourself longing for the levels and graphical style of the original game, but the new model doesn't disappoint in any way. Read review

Specs: Everyone, Nintendo, Action, 1 Player

• CNET Editor rating:
  1.5 stars Poor

  Overall score: 3.3 (1.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

The Bottom Line: Don't be fooled into thinking that Catz (or its sister title, Dogz) is actually a game. Read review

Specs: Everyone, Saffire

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.0 stars Good

  Overall score: 6.9 (3.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

The Bottom Line: Torneko is a charming little adventure that manages to push the nostalgia button without feeling overly dated. Read review

Specs: Teen, Matrix Software, Role-Playing, 1 Player

• CNET Editor rating:
  0.0 stars

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

Specs: Everyone, Mass Media, Action

• 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: If you're looking for a dancing game for kids or hard-core Disney fans, Rhythm N'Groove is worth taking a look at. Read review

Specs: Everyone, Ubisoft, Music, Puzzle

• 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: While it may not completely wash away the bad taste left by Army Men 3D and Army Men: Sarge's Heroes, Army Men: Air Attack is a fun little mission-based shooter that is worth checking out. Read review

Specs: Teen, 3DO, Action, General Action, 1-2 Players

• CNET Editor rating:
  2.0 stars Mediocre

  Overall score: 4.3 (2.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

The Bottom Line: Of all the old-school to 3D remakes, Galaga: Destination Earth may be the most uninspired. Read review

Specs: Everyone, King of the Jungle, Action, Static Shooter, 1 Player

• CNET Editor rating:
  0.0 stars

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

Specs: Teen, Kodiak Interactive, Sports

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.0 stars Good

  Overall score: 6.3 (3.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

The Bottom Line: It may be a better rental than a purchase, but those not expecting a lot out of the game may find themselves pleasantly surprised. Read review

Specs: Mature, n-Space, Action, General Action, 1 Player

• CNET Editor rating:
  4.0 stars Excellent

  Overall score: 8.2 (4.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

The Bottom Line: In short, Sonic Team has created a party experience for the ages - like Bomberman, the best idea is to grab a bunch of friends and go head-to-head. Read review

Specs: Everyone, Sonic Team, Puzzle, Real-Time Strategy, Fantasy, 1-4 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: Younger children will be delighted to be at the controls, but seasoned gamers will want to look elsewhere for a more polished and challenging experience. Read review

Specs: Everyone, Crystal Dynamics, Action