4 Wheel Thunder
4 Wheel Thunder lets players race a variety of big-wheeled off-road monster cars and trucks across 24 tracks. The wide tracks are brimming with shortcuts, so exploration is encouraged. It's necessary to practise for hours to find the proper racing line, as the computer opponents are incredibly difficult to beat until you've won a few races and upgraded your ride. The graphics are impressive, as 4 Wheel Thunder has detailed vehicles that bounce through several well-rendered environments. Best of all, the frame rate is absolutely smooth regardless of how many objects are on screen. The only thing lacking is deep gameplay. All of your time may be spent picking up the speed-boost power-ups scattered around the track, which give a nice burst of speed for a few seconds. Unfortunately there are no other power-ups, weapons, or anything else to spice up the racing, making the game more monotonous than it should be. 4 Wheel Thunder is nowhere near as over the top as Hydro Thunder, but it's still a lot of fun as a pure racing game. —T. Byrl Baker, Amazon.com Pros: Clean, detailed graphics that run at a smooth frame rateChallenging gameplay Cons: Few power-ups mean the racing can get dull at timesCheap computer opponents are frustrating until you can upgrade your vehicle 36 Great Holes (feat. Fred Couples)
Action Fighter
Actua Golf
Actua Soccer (Club Edition)
Addams Family, The
AeroWings
The meat of the game is the Blue Impulse tour mode, where you enter several air shows. As you pull off intense and graceful stunts in follow-the-leader type aerobatics, you score enough points and progress to the next of 20 diverse missions. Sky mission mode has you flying through suspended hoops in challenging time trials. Throw in the free flight mode and the beautiful replays, and Aero Wings is a uniquely beautiful and addictive game. —Sajed Ahmed Pros:Authentic Japanese Blue Impulse stunt airplanesUp to 4 players on screen at onceExtensive peripherals support, including Jump Pack, VMU, and the VGA cord0 to 100 grading scale on stunts will have you coming back to achieve perfectionCons:Environmental graphics not very detailed Alex Kidd In The Enchanted Castle
Alex Kidd: The Lost Stars
Alien 3
Alien 3
Alien Syndrome
Alien Trilogy
Alone in the Dark : The New Nightmare
Alone In The Dark: Jack's Back
Altered Beast
Altered Beast
Andretti Racing
Arch Rivals: The Arcade Game
Army Men - Sarge's Heroes
Asterix
Asterix And The Secret Mission
Athlete Kings
AX Battler
Baku Baku [CIB]
Bank Panic
Bare Knuckle (Streets Of Rage)
Batman
Batman Returns
Battle Arena Toshinden Remix
Battle Out Run
Beavis and Butt-Head
Black Belt
Black Dawn
Blam Machinehead
Blazing Dragons
Blockout
Blue Stinger
As Eliot you explore the island and uncover the story behind the disaster. While most of the game focuses on solving puzzles and learning more about the meteor and its effect on the island, roaming zombies and huge monsters will keep you on your toes. Graphics are good—with nice flashy weapons effects—but not mind-blowing like Soul Calibur or Sonic Adventure. The vibration pack accessory (sold separately) provides great tactile feedback when firing weapons or getting mauled by a monster—it seems to spend more time rumbling than not. While the fighting is a lot of fun, some players may be frustrated by the regeneration of zombies. It can get tedious to exit a room after killing all of the enemies, only to run into them again when returning. The game's viewpoint system also could be improved, as it occasionally leaves you fighting an enemy you can't see. Parents should note that Blue Stinger is a horror game, and the gore flows readily All in all, while it doesn't build any new genres, Blue Stinger provides a solid gaming experience. Its flaws keep it from being a great game, but doesn't keep it from being a good time. —Aaron Karp Pros: Long gameplayInvolved science fiction/horror storylineGood balance between puzzles and action Cons: Occasionally awkward viewpoint systemRepetitive enemy encounters Bomber Raid
Brian Lara Cricket
Bubble Bobble featuring Rainbow Islands SEGA Saturn
Budokan: The Martial Spirit
Bug
Burning Rangers [CIB]
Bust-A-Move 4
Dreamcast graphics make this Bust-a-Move more pleasing to the eye than in previous outings, but the classic gameplay style is still intact, keeping the challenging and addictive elements that make you return, hoping you can burst an ever-larger number of bubbles. Not unlike Tetris in theme and style (you have to group bubbles of the same colour together to get them to burst and give you points) it is different enough to attract a similar gamer looking for a new challenge. Veterans of the Bust-a-Move series will not find vast changes to the original, though its arrival on Sega's latest machine should please Dreamcast owners everywhere. Quite simply, this is one of the best puzzle games around (rivalled possibly only by Chu Chu Rocket) and with an ELSPA minimum age of 3, it is one the whole family can enjoy together. —Robert Hyde California Games
California Games
Cannon Fodder
Casino Games
Chaos Control
Chase H.Q.
Choplifter
Chu Chu Rocket + Dreamkey 1.5
Chuck Rock
Clockwork Knight (CIB)
Columns
Comix Zone
Command & Conquer
Confidential Mission
And a fantastic excuse it is too to get down to some serious blasting. Ported direct from the arcade machine, the game places you in the shoes of agents desperate to retrieve a satellite-controlling device from a shady corporation. This is all an excuse for full-on blasting action, of course, with plenty of little twists to keep you interested along the way. And, should you have a second light gun, the two-player mode is simply sublime. Despite the game featuring only three missions in total, to get to the end you need fast reactions, nerves of steel and the perseverance to get past some ruthless end-of-level baddies. Yet it's worth it. For Confidential Mission is not only one of the best light-gun games on any console, it's also the latest slice of arcade gaming heaven to hit the Dreamcast and a further example as to why Sega's machine will be so missed when it finally goes off sale. For now though, strap yourself in and experience the arcade-game specialists in mighty fine form. —Simon Brew Cool Spot
Cool Spot
Crazy Taxi
What's so hot about Crazy Taxi? For starters, the graphics sport the most impressive re-creation of a living city ever seen in a video game. The level of detail is astounding and never ceases to surprise the player as block after unique block speeds by. The city is a distilled version of San Francisco with some landmarks and neighbourhoods left intact. Making it seem all the more real are apparent product-placements of real-world retail locations such as KFC, Tower Records and Pizza Hut. And just about everything you see on the screen is interactive: phone boxes and post boxes topple when bumped or smashed, pedestrians leap and tumble out of your path and the myriad traffic attempts to avoid your erratic high-speed antics. While some driving games brag about a lack of boundaries, this one delivers—players drive on the ocean floor, off the second floor of a car park, through parks and down stairs. A helpful hovering arrow points drivers in the correct direction, but you can truly drive wherever you want at any time, making for tonnes of replay value. While the game is a direct port from the arcade game of the same name, there's plenty more depth in the home version. In addition to the city that appears in the coin-op version, the Dreamcast version also includes an entirely new city. Crazy Taxi includes a trunk-load of mini-games that help to teach drivers how to perform the special speed boosts and manoeuvres in the game. Though this game would be plenty exciting without any sounds at all, it has an adrenaline-pumping soundtrack supplied by punk-crossover bands the Offspring and Bad Religion, as well as some good, if sometimes monotonous, dialogue between the driver and the passengers. —Jeff Young Crimewave
Crusader: No Remorse
Crüe Ball
Cyber Cop
Cyber Shinobi, The
Cyber Troopers: Virtual On
Darius II
Darklight Conflict
Daytona USA: Championship Circuit Edition
Dead Or Alive 2
Dead or Alive 2 features drop-dead gorgeous visuals, with gracefully animated 3-D characters rendered in great (and in some cases, downright naughty) detail. Not merely scenic backdrops, the lavish 3-D arenas are also highly interactive: fighters get slammed and thrown against walls, and, in some cases, they can be thrown through windows and off ledges, with the camera viewpoint following the aggressor as he or she jumps down to the lower level of the arena to continue the punishment. A game that plays as good as it looks, Dead or Alive 2 sports a rich combat system that's heavy on the counterattacks. Gameplay moves along at a blazingly fast pace, and the simple controls are easy to pick up on and make executing combo moves a breeze; this is a brawler that both button-mashers and hardcore gamers will enjoy. Unlike other fighting games which contain hidden features that must be "unlocked," Dead or Alive 2 pretty much lays all its cards out on the table from the start. There are 12 fighters to choose from (each with at least one alternate costume) and seven modes of play are available (including tag battle mode and a two-on-two battle royal that up to four players can join). —Joe Hon Pros: Drop-dead gorgeous visualsBlazingly fast gameplay; simple yet effective controlsHighly interactive 3-D arenas7 modes of play, including tag battle modeCons: Virtually none to speak of Deadly Skies
Deadly Skies is your typical arcade fly sim. Playing a mercenary pilot in the Delta Squadron of the fictional Laconain Airforce, your missions vary from attacking other airborne targets as well as the odd base here and there. And with over 30 aircraft that you can buy with money earned from these missions the choice of aircraft can be important, as you fly through that ravine. Because the game as opted for the arcade model, the inclusion of airbrakes, flaps and all your basic controls that you normally have to worry about aren't present, making the gameplay very easy to pick up. If you are looking for a no-holds-barred arcade flight sim, then you've come to the right place, however, if you want that detail, that worrying about the air brakes, then it's going to have to be something on the PC. —Stuart Miles Defcon 5
Desert Demolition
Desert Speedtrap featuring Wile E. Coyote & Road Runner
Desert Strike
Desert Strike: Return to the Gulf
Destruction Derby
Dick Tracy
Die Hard Arcade
Dino Crisis
And about those dinosaurs: they're all over the island. One instant you'll be walking along a second-story balcony, admiring the view, the next instant you'll be dodging a T rex as it smashes its huge maw through the concrete walls. Velociraptors chase you down blood-spattered corridors, flying reptiles circle the outdoor areas, and your only weapons are your pistol, whatever else you can salvage, a dwindling supply of ammunition, and your wits. Packed with clever puzzles and heart-pounding surprises, all superbly presented with realistic graphics and horror-movie camera angles, Dino Crisis is a triumph of survival-horror gaming. —Mike Fehlauer DJ Boy
Double Dragon
Double Dragon
Double Dragon 3: The Arcade Game
Dragon's Fury
DragonRiders: Chronicles of Pern
Dune
Dynamite Heady
EA Hockey
EA Sport Double header - EA Hockey / John Madden Football
Ecco the Dolphin
Ecco the Dolphin: Defender of the Future
The game, which is based in the future, follows your character, a young dolphin called Ecco, battling it out against a mysterious enemy known only as the Foe. Your task is to restore the one thing that might just save Earth from doom, the guardian, a defence mechanism that was broken on an earlier raid by the Foe. With the underwater world that you live in represented with such style and panache, this game pushes the Dreamcast to the limit, creating a graphical world far superior to that of Soul Calibur. Couple this with numerous puzzles that any Tomb Raider game would be proud of, and you end up with a well-balanced experience that gives you not only gives you a feeling of tranquillity but also that there is no rush to this game. —Stuart Miles Enemy Zero
ESWAT: City Under Siege
Eternal Champions
European Club Soccer
European Super League
Exhibition of Speed
Exhumed
Extreme Sports
Rather than offer you the chance to play each sport individually like a sort of decathlon, Sega have opted for the rather original choice of rolling them into one, well sort of. The levels, which are structured in such a way that you are completing in an ever-changing non-stop race containing at least three events sees you jumping on snowboards, bungee jumping, mountain biking, hand gliding and even sandboarding in a game that offers you that "I've got to get to the next stage feeling". Couple this with a gruelling Championship mode and the usual array of time trails and bonus tracks and what you end up with is a very nice refreshing change. What Sega have managed to do is create a game that doesn't get bogged down in any one topic, but gives you a sample of them all in a fast-paced race. —Stuart Miles F1 Challenge
- Formula 1 Arcade Racing F16 Fighter
Fantastic Dizzy
Fantasy Zone II
Ferrari 355 Challenge: Passione Rossa
With three racing modes—training, driving and racing—the learning curve presented allows you to slowly ease yourself into what is a very real and very hard racing game. The Training Mode—where its advisable to start off—gives you help and guidance through voice and visual commands, showing you braking and gearshift timings, as well as the ideal driving line. The Driving Mode, however, allows you to practice to your hearts content, without the omnipotent voice in the background, and the Race Mode, of course, is where all the action takes place and involves you racing against other F355s to become the F355 champion. As now standard in driving games, all the usual stunts and tricks are present—championship mode, versus mode and cable modes are all here—but the nice addition is the network option, allowing you the chance to connect via Dreamarena and register your driving data. Once done, you can then enjoy a time attack against two to 16 other virtual players. With Yu Suzuki, Sega's leading game producer behind the helm, this game comes up with the goods that it promises and although at times is can be gruellingly difficult, this game certainly lives up to its title. —Stuart Miles FIFA 1993: FIFA International Soccer
FIFA 1994: FIFA Soccer Championship Edition
FIFA 1995
FIFA 1996
FIFA 1996
FIFA 1997
FIFA 1997
FIFA 1998 - Road To World Cup '98
Fighters Megamix
Fighting Force 2
Fighting Force 2 has some of the biggest levels around, giving main character Hawk Manson the opportunity to explore multiple floors, smash through walls, and break almost anything in search of keys to new areas. Levels are filled with enemies whom Hawk can defeat with one of 20 weapons including rifles, knives, and sledgehammers. Weapons can be attained through the destruction of cabinets, soda machines, and crates. Originally a PlayStation game, the transition to the Dreamcast hasn't exactly been a smooth one. Frankly, Fighting Force 2 has been transformed from a good game into an average one due to this version's poor player controls. Improved graphics are welcome, but now it's harder to position Hawk for a fight. The PlayStation version is definitely the more desirable of the two. —Robb Guido Fighting Vipers
Final Fight CD
Flashback
Flintstones, The
Formula 1: F1
Formula 1: F1
Formula 1: F1 World Grand Prix
Almost every aspect of F1's cars can be customiSed, including gear ratio, suspension, brake sensitivity, front and rear wings, as well as tyres and the amount of fuel racers choose to carry. Pit stops let players refuel and repair damage—which cars take realistically—and an announcer identifies racers' ranking, position gains and losses, and specific car damage. There are 16 races in championship mode, each with weather conditions based on conditions found in the real event. A match-race mode lets two friends compete, which is ideal when you want to go head-to-head against a mate. The only real drawback to this game is that it lacks the speed of an arcade-style racer, but this fact alone may be enough to scare away non-racing fans. —Robb Guido Pros:real F1 racers and their carsbeautifully modelled tracks and nice weather effectsan in-depth car-set-up screenCons:races are slower than they could bethe controls are a bit difficult to master Formula Karts: Special Edition
G-Loc
Gain Ground
Gangster Town
Gauntlet IV
Gauntlet Legends
A lot of people were probably awfully excited when Midway decided to bring Gauntlet Legends back, and for the most part their game is intact. The world of Gauntlet is colourful, littered with treasure chests that can be unlocked with keys gained from slaying beasts. The four main characters are back—Valkyrie, warrior, wizard, and archer—with the promise of hidden characters as well. The main weakness of Gauntlet Legends is its one-player mode, which becomes old rather quickly, so players should have someone ready to join in to make it all the more fun. —Robb Guido General Chaos
Global Gladiators
Global Gladiators
Gods
Golfamania
Great Golf
Ground Zero Texas
Gun Griffon
Hang On
Hang On
Hang On GP '96
Hard Drivin'
Die Hard Trilogy
Hardcore 4X4
Hardcore ECW Revolution
Headhunter
You undertake these tasks by road and on foot. On road, you need to ride your bike to the various locations across the map, and on foot you have to get to grips with sneaking around, uncovering clues and taking out bad guys. The slightly clumsy controls don't help, unfortunately, as every now and then you'll find yourself unable to do exactly what you want when you need to do it. It's a shame, because it's one of the very few flaws this otherwise superb game has. For, in the plus column there is the excellent story line, the tense, compulsive gameplay, the well-constructed game world and the continuous pacing of the action. And that's just for starters. There's an argument that Headhunter is the last great game that the Dreamcast will see. Here's hoping not, for the machine is still playing host to titles such as this, as well as other top-notch games such as Virtua Tennis 2 and Shenmue 2. As it stands, those who have stood by the Dreamcast are in for a genuine treat, as Headhunter is, frankly, one of the games of the year. Enjoy it. —Simon Brew Heavyweight Champ
Hellfire
Hexen
Hidden & Dangerous
Home Alone
Independence Day: The Game
Indy: Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade
International Track and Field
Based on the already popular International Track and Field series, this version sees the usual array of events and the adding of some new ones. Try your luck at the ever-impossible 100m Dash—this is the same for every track and field game—to the more unusual Pole Vault or even Horizontal Bar event. The game at times can be very competitive, with you having to perform to your best abilities in an attempt to get placed. Every event has a different technique to it and once mastered makes the game a lot more enjoyable, although to begin with can be very frustrating. International Track and Field is on a par with Sydney 2000 by Eidos and Virtua Athlete, with all three offering you an array of different events. If you really are a fan of the Olympics then perhaps the safest bet is to check all three out, as you would then have most of the Olympic events covered.—Stuart Miles International Victory Goal
Jack Nicklaus' Power Challenge Golf
Jaguar XJ220
James Pond, Pt.2: Codename RoboCod
James Pond, Pt.3
Jet Set Radio
Jimmy White's Cueball 2
Jonah Lomu Rugby
Jungle Strike
Jurassic Park
Jurassic Park: The Lost World
Kao the Kangaroo
Kenseiden
Klax
Knuckles Chaotix
Krusty's Super Fun House
Last Battle (Fist Of The North Star)
Last Bronx
Lemmings
Lemmings [CIB]
Lethal Enforcers, Pt.1
Lethal Enforcers, Pt.2: Gun Fighters
Lethal Enforcers: Justifier Revolver (Blue)
LHX Attack Chopper
Loaded
Lotus Turbo Challenge {CIB}
Magic Carpet
Manx TT
Marksman Shooting / Trap Shooting / Safari Hunt
Marvel Super Heroes
Marvel vs Capcom 2
The amount of playable characters is enough to put any fighting fan's salivary glands in overdrive. Beginning with favourites such as Spider Man, Wolverine, Ryu, and Chun Li, players can eventually unlock 56 characters. There are almost too many moves, all depicted with superb animation and augmented by several tag-team combos. When the match begins, you can pick three characters. Once things heat up, you can call in your pals to unleash a massive move on your opponent. This adds immensely to the game's depth, and button mashers will be in for a shock when they find that their mistimed tag-team moves backfire. Visually, this game is intense. The large characters are slightly jagged around the edges, but that's more than compensated for by the massive amount of animation frames, colourful special effects, and stunning 3-D backgrounds that are loaded with detail. Marvel vs. Capcom 2 also delivers a sonic performance that is nearly arcade-perfect. This is a must-buy for any fighting fan, especially those who have a couple of buddies to bash. Just be prepared to put in a lot of time in practice mode if you want to become really good. —T. Byrl Baker Marvel vs. Capcom
All your favourite Marvel characters are available, each one a joy to play. The Hulk is huge, powerful, and slow, while Spider-Man leaps and web-slings around the arena, attacking with outrageous handsprings, flips, and lunging punches. Capcom's familiar Street Fighter heroes, as well as a few other heroes such as Mega Man, round out the character selection. Some of the lesser-known characters from both franchises make special appearances. It's pretty funny when Arthur from the old game Ghosts N' Goblins jumps onscreen to throw lances at Captain America. Each of the battles is a two-on-two tag-team match. Players can swap characters in the middle of a fight, and clever players quickly discover how to launch devastating double-team attacks on the opponent. Up to four people can play. If Marvel vs. Capcom has a fault, it's super speed. The action is fast—really fast—and can quickly overwhelm a player who is used to the feint-and-strike gameplay of more sophisticated 3-D fighting games. In fact, gamer novices may be able to beat video game veterans by resorting to the old "randomly mash every button as fast as you can" trick. Aside from this, the game is a triumph in 2-D fighting. —Mike Fehlauer Pros:Great cast of charactersTests superiority of superheroesDevastating tag-team movesFaithful hero animationsCons:Cramped fighting spaceDifficult, hyper-speed gameplay Marvel's... Captain America and the Avengers
Marvel's... Incredible Hulk, The
Marvel's... X-Men: Children of the Atom
MDK 2
You begin the adventure as Kurt, a human in a Batman-like suit equipped with some loopy but lethal accessories. Kurt packs a powerful chain gun and a built-in parachute for gliding around levels. Kurt also has access to a simple-to-use sniper mode that allows you to smoothly zoom between multiple magnification levels (1x to 75x) for long-range kills. As the game progresses, you'll eventually be able to control Kurt's six-legged dog, Max. This is no ordinary housebroken pet. This not-so-cuddly creature can carry up to four guns at once for immense firepower. In addition, Max uses a jetpack to fly around (à la Boba Fett of Star Wars fame). Finally, there is Dr. Hawkins, who uses his scientific skills to combine common household objects into weapons of mass destruction. The diversity (and strangeness) of these characters adds a unique twist to the otherwise conventional gameplay. Most of the environments you'll encounter in MDK2 are rendered in dark colours—perfectly suited for showing off the game's outstanding lighting effects. The graphics overall are crisp, incredibly detailed, and brimming with personality. Numerous cut-scenes are rendered using the game's 3-D engine, which lends much drama (not to mention comedy) to the storyline. This is one of those rare games that is as fun to watch as it is to play, and it belongs in the library of any action fan with a Dreamcast. —T. Byrl Baker Pros: Impressive 3-D graphicsVaried gameplayIntuitive controlsCons: Very challenging Mega Bomberman
Mega Games 1 (Columns / World Cup Italia '90 / Super Hang On)
Mega Games 2 (Revenge Of Shinobi / Streets Of Rage / Golden Axe)
Mega Games 3 (Alien Storm / Super Thunder Blade / Super Monaco GP)
Mega Games 6
Michael Jackson's Moonwalker
Micro Machines 2
Micro Machines: Turbo Tournament '96
Microcosm
Mighty Hits
Mighty Morphin' Power Rangers
Millennium Soldier
Monaco Grand Prix Racing Simulation
Mortal Kombat
Mortal Kombat 2
Mortal Kombat Gold
The fighting system in this game is basically the same as it was in Mortal Kombat 3, with the addition of a few new characters and weapons and some subtle gameplay tweaks. There are several new gameplay modes that should excite Mortal Kombat and fighting-game fans. A new battle mode enables would-be combatants to select teams of multiple characters for team-based fighting. There is also a one and two-player endurance mode, a traditional "versus" mode, two-on-two fighting, and a practice mode. The latter explains to players how to perform fatalities but, disappointingly, doesn't let you perform them. With only minor updates, Mortal Kombat Gold falls back on its roots. It's a good game if you are an avid Mortal Kombat fan, though others may wish to consider starting their Dreamcast fighting game collection with Soul Calibur, Power Stone, Virtua Fighter 3 Team Battle and Street Fighter Alpha 3. —Todd Mowatt Pros:Classic Mortal Kombat characters with updated featuresHigh-resolution graphics at 60 frames per secondAdditional gameplay modes increase replay abilityCons:Not much different from Mortal Kombat 3Characters are stiffly animatedBackground detail scant Mortal Kombat II
Mortal Kombat II
Mr Driller
Ms. Pac Man
MSR: Metropolis Street Racer
Not your average console racing game, Metropolis Street Racer, or M-SR to its friends, is no pick a car and pick a circuit game, but instead offers you the chance of racing road-worthy cars on the streets of London, Tokyo and San Francisco. Based around earning Kudos, your task is not only to show that you can drive well and fast through these streets, but that you have the class and style to do so. The more Kudos you earn, the more points gained, the more points gained, the better cars you have access to, starting with the likes of the MX-5 and ending up with the new Vauxhall VX220. Where the game excels, however, is not the fact that you have over 40 cars to race or even that you have 25 chapters with 10 races per chapter over the three various cities, but the extent of detail offered in the game. Every city has been painstakingly mapped out with intricate detail, whether it's the layout of Parliament Square in conjunction with St James Park or Pacific Heights in San Francisco. If this wasn't enough to keep you happy, Sega has used the Dreamcast's internal clock to set the time in the game. Race in the UK in the evening, and London would be in darkness, while San Fran would be experiencing midday and in Tokyo you would experience the morning sun. Forgive the pun, but Sega seem to be turning the corner with this title, giving us what they promised a long time ago; a driving game with passion, a driving game with choice and most of all, a driving game with great Kudos. —Stuart Miles NBA Jam
NBA Jam Extreme
NBA Live '95
NBA Showtime: NBA on NBC
The game lets you select from 140 actual superstars representing all 29 NBA teams. Throw in wacky unlockable players such as team mascots and characters from other Midway games, and NBA Showtime: NBA on NBC is a fun departure from the more down-to-earth basketball simulations. Complementing the goofy gameplay is a feature-rich player editor, where you can customise everything from your created player's height, weight and ability to clothing and facial features. With a TV-style presentation and impressive visuals, this is one hoops game that any arcade sports fan will enjoy. Simply put, if you liked NBA Jam, you'll love NBA Showtime. —Sajed Ahmed Pros:remarkable in-game graphics, and even more impressive replaysdetailed sideline commentaryfour-player simultaneous action makes it a great party gameendorsed by Shaquille O'Neal—what more could you want?Cons:two-on-two arcade basketball has been around forevershallow arcade play, without lasting depth or long-term playability New Zealand Story
NFL 1993: John Madden Football '93
NFL 1996: Madden NFL '96
NHL 2K
The skating is silky smooth and the graphics are extremely fast, including a motion-blurred puck during high-speed shots. There is nothing more satisfying than knocking the wind out of another team's lead scorer with the dedicated big-hit button, and the incredibly responsive controls make finesse shots possible. Icon-passing makes sure players get the puck to the correct man, and those who wish to leave nothing to chance can take control of their goalkeepers in midplay. —Jeff Young NHL 1994: NHL Hockey '94
Night Trap
Ninja Gaiden
Ninja, The
Nomad Soul, The
You arrive in the city of Omikron, with no idea of your place in this battle. Your job is to research who you are (since your soul has been transported into another body) and why your partner, Den, has died. Through exploring the districts of Omikron for clues—and battling monsters in predictable fight scenes—you discover the truth about Den's death, mysterious serial killings, and demons that haunt Omikron. The game itself is even brought into the plot, suggesting that the way you play will determine not only the fate of your character, but of yourself in the real world (a clichéd device that may have been more effective if the game was in first person). The action scenes are thrilling, but more complicated than necessary. Each type of fighting requires new keystrokes, leaving you to think more than react to your opponent. The first-person shooting scenes are hard to master in using both mouse and keyboard to dodge, crouch, shoot, and run. The hand-to-hand combat is much more exciting, and easier to manoeuvre. The graphics are wonderful, although your interaction with the objects and people are not as sophisticated as might be expected. Unfortunately, Bowie plays a much more minor role than anticipated. The music is played only in a bar concert and is slightly canned, so buying this game strictly for the Bowie effects is not recommended. RPG fans wanting to take a risk may find this combination-format game as intriguing as the mysterious world it's based on. —Madeleine Miller Olympic Gold
Olympic Gold
Olympic Soccer
Operation Wolf
Outrigger
OutRun
OutRun [MM]
Pacmania
Panzer Dragoon
Panzer Dragoon Saga [MM] [MI]
Panzer Dragoon, Pt.2: Panzer Dragoon Zwei
Paperboy
Paperboy
Pete Sampras Tennis
PGA 199: PGA Tour Golf
PGA 199: PGA Tour Golf II
PGA 199: PGA Tour Golf III
PGA 1996: PGA Tour '96
PGA 1996: PGA Tour 96
PGA 1997: PGA Tour 97
Pit Fighter
Pitfall: The Mayan Adventure [CIB]
POD 2
PowerStone
Interactive fighting environments are fun, but what really sets Power Stone apart are the power stones. Collecting all three stones transforms the character into a superbeing, unlocking new and devastating attacks. Since the overall goal of the game is to beat up your opponent, and the superform lets you do the most damage, competition for the stones is fierce. If you're tired of the standard fighting game formula and want a little more, Power Stone is the game for you. It's a perfect translation of the arcade hit, and the uncomplicated, frantic combat will bring a grin to many a jaded gamer's face. —Mike Fehlauer Pros:Easy to learn, fast-paced gameplay11 unique, multilevel, interactive fighting environmentsGreat use of VMUSmooth, vivid, arcade-quality graphicsCons:Game may be too frantic for some players Primal Rage
Primal Rage
Prince of Persia
Prince of Persia
Psycho Pinball
Quackshot starring Donald Duck
Quake
Quake III Arena
Quake III Arena is the first title to allow multiplayer, real-time networked gaming between Dreamcast and PC players. Hooking up through the Dreamarena servers, players can go online and shoot it out with other people around the world for the first time in console history. We played with a keyboard and a mouse—the only way Quake III should ever be played—and with them we exacted my punishment on more than just a few unsuspecting patrons, although they are a number of difficult levels to glide you into the experience. A full slate of 25 nasty warriors has been rolled out for the Dreamcast game. The weapons, which range from shotguns to rocket launchers to lightning guns and even plasma guns, are also packed in. It also has all the nifty springboards, quad damage, space-age dungeons, everything we loved about our favourite shooter on the PC. The Dreamcast version has a large variety of gameplay options, including: Single Player, Free For All, Tournament, Team Death Match and Capture the Flag, most of which are open for play in two- to four-player split-screen mode. The game's rendering engine achieves smooth and realistic texturing and stunning environmental effects. The environments are particularly great, with dazzling sky textures leading the way. Also, the geometry and large, detailed textures of the character models make them the envy of the console world. —Todd Mowatt Quake III Arena
Quake III Arena is the first title to allow multiplayer, real-time networked gaming between Dreamcast and PC players. Hooking up through the Dreamarena servers, players can go online and shoot it out with other people around the world for the first time in console history. We played with a keyboard and a mouse—the only way Quake III should ever be played—and with them we exacted my punishment on more than just a few unsuspecting patrons, although they are a number of difficult levels to glide you into the experience. A full slate of 25 nasty warriors has been rolled out for the Dreamcast game. The weapons, which range from shotguns to rocket launchers to lightning guns and even plasma guns, are also packed in. It also has all the nifty springboards, quad damage, space-age dungeons, everything we loved about our favourite shooter on the PC. The Dreamcast version has a large variety of gameplay options, including: Single Player, Free For All, Tournament, Team Death Match and Capture the Flag, most of which are open for play in two- to four-player split-screen mode. The game's rendering engine achieves smooth and realistic texturing and stunning environmental effects. The environments are particularly great, with dazzling sky textures leading the way. Also, the geometry and large, detailed textures of the character models make them the envy of the console world. —Todd Mowatt Quickshot Aviator Joystick
R-Type
Rambo III
Rambo III
Re-Volt
The control pad is a little touchy, so it is probably a better idea to steer with the digital pad. The cars react to the tracks just like their real-life remote control counterparts do: flipping off curbs, absorbing suspension-jarring jumps, and bouncing off competing cars. The tracks are also realistic, letting players race through grocery stores, museums, neighbourhoods and the like. Acclaim even threw in a track editor so intrepid racers can design their own courses. Don't think that you can outrace the competition by simply droning around the track. Winning requires a combination of driving skill and a mastery of the game's myriad weapons, including oil slicks, bombs, bottle rockets and water balloons. The weapon effects do much to enhance the game's graphical appeal, which is immense to begin with. —T Byrl Baker Pros:Realistic physicsSlick graphicsTrack editorCons:Controls are hard to get used to Ready 2 Rumble Boxing
Ready 2 Rumble Boxing: Round 2
A few of your favourite characters from the first game return in Ready 2 Rumble Boxing: Round 2, which features updated, customisable costumes. Each character also has his or her own special moves, including a bounce in the female boxers that mimics the real-life gravitational forces at play that are found in the female characters in Tecmo's Dead or Alive. In terms of gameplay, Sega has gone back to the gym and reworked the Championship mode. This time around, your fighting schedule is based around a calendar of matches, as opposed to being based solely on your prize winnings. As you win your way through the championship mode, new gym equipment will be available for you to use to build your skills. Some new training events have been added, including stair climbing and rope jumping. The most interesting part of the Championship mode includes the addition of a wrestling-style backstory that sees backstage shenanigans and feuds between the fighters. The new Team Battle mode lets you choose up to eight team members for an actual rumble with an opposing group of pugilists from the game. Several new camera angles have been added, which ups the total number to nine. Also, players can expect to suffer from computer-generated blurry vision after one too many blows to the head. As a result of these additions, Ready 2 Rumble Boxing: Round 2 should be a knockout (pun most certainly intended of course). —Todd Mowatt Red Dog: Superior Firepower
Resident Evil
Resident Evil - CODE: Veronica
The fourth chapter in the dark Resident Evil epic, Code: Veronica delves further into the machinations of the sinister Umbrella Corporation, once again pitting players against zombies and other horrifying mutations created by Umbrella's biotechnological viruses. Players begin the game as Claire Redfield, Resident Evil 2's college-girl-turned-zombie-killer, and later control Chris Redfield, the beefcake cop from the original game. There's more strategy required here than in the previous games, as Claire's actions have a direct impact on Chris. For example, playing a trigger-happy Claire that uses every health-restoring item in sight will call for some fancy footwork on the part of brother Chris. While the basic game design here is largely unchanged from that of its PlayStation predecessors, Code: Veronica features many visual refinements—including exquisitely detailed 3-D character graphics, roaming camera viewpoints, and spectacular atmospheric and lighting effects—that greatly enhance the cinematic feel of the game. Equally high production values are evident in the game's excellent use of ambient and dynamic sound effects. Upon completing Code: Veronica, players are rewarded with "Battle Game," a timed slaughterfest that can be played in third- or first-person point-of-view and has rewards all its own. —Joe Hon Pros: Engrossing storyline and well-developed charactersCinematic Dreamcast-enhanced graphics and excellent sound effectsChallenging, first-rate gameplay"Battle Game" greatly increases replay valueCons: Despite non-fixed camera angles, viewpoint can still be awkward at timesLess than perfect controls Revolution X
Rise of the Robots, Pt.2: Resurrection: Rise 2
Risky Woods
Road Avenger
Road Rash
Road Rash 2
San Francisco Rush 2049
If you're a fan of the Rush series, you'll be happy to see that the basic gameplay hasn't changed much. All races take place on tracks that feature wild colours and many twists and turns. As usual, the secret to winning Rush's races isn't so much driving ability, as it is finding all of the shortcuts on a given track. This time around you can actually make your car glide (by activating hidden wings) whenever it catches some air, a cool feature that feels somewhat under-utilised. As in previous Rush editions, the stunt mode offers arenas that will test your control of the cars' already ludicrously exaggerated physics. You will perform impossible manoeuvres in arenas that defy even fundamental laws of architecture. The more flips, spins and death-defying landings you pull off, the higher your score. After the race has been won, you will find that for near-mindless arcade racing/gliding/blasting/stunts, San Francisco Rush 2049 is a highly playable arcade racer that will make fans of the series, old and new, happy they own a Dreamcast. If you've never played a Rush game, this is an excellent intro to the series. —Mark Brooks Saturn Action Replay 4M Auto Plus
Scorcher
Secret Command
Sega - 8-bit - Game Gear (SGG)
Sega - 8-bit - Master System (SMS)
Sega - 8-bit - Master System II (SMS)
Sega - 16-bit - Mega CD (SCD)
Sega - 16-bit - Mega CD 2 (SCD)
Sega - 16-bit - Megadrive (SMD)
Sega - 16-bit - Megadrive 2 (SMD)
Sega - 32-bit - Megadrive 32X (32X)
Sega Ages Volume 1: After Burner 2 - Space Harrier - Out Run
Sega Bass Fishing
Let's be honest here. Fishing simulation games aren't for everyone. Many hardcore gamers will likely bypass this title because they believe the genre lacks the instant gratification of fast-moving shooters. That's a shame. Though it might not be everyone's can of worms, Sega Bass Fishing does offer a subtle, highly addictive gaming experience that will challenge even the most seasoned of game veterans. This isn't Quake, to be sure. But you'll need similar gaming smarts and strategies to succeed in this water-based sporting environment. It takes a skilled aim and a steady hand to hook and reel in the largest fish, which are surrounded by smaller, less desirable catches. There's nothing worse than casting your lure directly at a monster-sized bass only to have it intercepted by a meddlesome minnow. We encountered more than our share of near misses, which gives us virtual bragging rights to "the one that got away". While some gamers will prefer the subtlety of free-form fishing without time constraints, this game also features a fast-action arcade mode that requires the player to meet a minimum quota of catches before advancing to a new fishing environment. An optional Dreamcast fishing controller (sold separately) makes the task of catching these underwater critters all the easier. The controller, which also adds a realistic rumble when you catch a fish, is a highly recommended accessory for the ultimate home fishing experience. —Brett Atwood, Amazon.com Pros: Near-perfect translation from the hit arcade gameEight realistic 3-D fishing environmentsThree different game modes to choose fromGreat control with optional fishing controller (sold separately) Cons: Game genre will not appeal to everyone Sega Chess
Sega Classics Arcade Collection
Sega Dreamcast (SDC)
Sega Dreamcast Keyboard
Sega Game Gear: Master Gear Converter
Sega Game Gear: TV Tuner
Sega Game Pack 4 In 1
Sega GT
But the more you play, the more you will fall in love with Sega GT's silky graphics that speed along with only the slightest blurring at night. The scenery is so distracting that most players will have to remember to keep their eyes on the road. Usually, racing games can get pretty tiring, but Sega GT will hold most players, mainly because there are so many licenses you can earn from the auto manufacturers in the game, including Mazda, Suzuki and other mostly Japanese auto makers. One of the coolest features here allows you to create a car from scratch and then see how it stacks up on the track—chances are your first design won't do well. The only disappointment is that it discovers nothing new in its race to be better than the popular Gran Turismo, and it suffers from the same problems as the original—no matter how hard you push the accelerator button, a Toyota Yaris will only go at a snails pace around the track. —Robb Guido Sega Master System: The Sega Light Phaser
Sega Megadrive: Arcade Power Stick
Sega Megadrive: Arcade Power Stick II
Sega Nomad (SMD)
Sega Nomad - Handled Megadrive console - US
Sega Rally 2
Sega Rally Championship
Sega Saturn (SS)
Sega Saturn 3D Analog Joypad
Sega Saturn: Arcade Stick
Sega Touring Car Championship
Sega Worldwide Soccer '97
Sega Worldwide Soccer '98
Sega Worldwide Soccer 2000 (Euro Edition)
Sensible Soccer
Sewer Shark
Shadow Dancer: The Secret of Shinobi
Shadow of the Beast
Shadow of the Beast
Shenmue
Ever since the launch of the Dreamcast, Sega have been looking for a decent RPG to bolster the range of titles available and to reply to the popularity of the final fantasy series on the PlayStation. The main character of Shenmue is Ryo Hazuki, a hard-working college student who has been knocked sideways by the death of his father and swears vengeance as he sets off in search of the killers. Although the story sounds familiar, Shenmue differs through its execution. Everything from the finely tuned opening sequence to the interactivity with the 500 or so characters is nothing short of superb. But beware, this is no pick-and-play game. Shenmue comes on three packed discs, with a further disc for extra features and Internet options allowing the game to boast over 250 hours of gameplay. Couple this with the rumours that this is, in fact, part one of a trilogy and you've got an epic on your hands. The game boasts distinctive time settings: different things happen during the day and night. Knock on someone's door during the day and they are likely to be out; visit the local shop in the evening you'll probably find it closed. But it's not all talking to old people and children in an attempt to find the bad guys. Shenmue offers the chance to get into fights, race a motor bike and interact with everything and anything. This game is a slow-burner, rising to an epic crescendo at the end. It's notCrazy Taxi or Resident Evil but something far greater, something almost compelling so that, although you know you're going to do a lot of walking around searching, you can't help but blindly carry on. —Stuart Miles Shinobi
Shinobi
Silpheed
Simpsons, The: Bart vs. the Space Mutants
Simpsons, The: Bart vs. The Space Mutants
Slam'n'Jam '96 (featuring Magic & Kareem) [CIB]
Slave Zero
Slider
Solfeace / Cobra Command
Solitaire Poker
Sonic 3D: Flickies' Island
Sonic Adventure
Sonic Adventure 2
Wisely rejecting the adventure element of the original Sonic Adventure in favour of a more action-packed game, his latest outing sees Sonic fighting the usual array of evil foes—with the addition of a few new faces. It's all an excuse for zooming through levels, grinding along barriers, skating down hills and collecting lots of rings, of course, with a fearsome selection of baddies to conquer along the way. It's also the kind of game Sega make best—incredibly simple to pick up and play, and yet far more difficult to put down afterwards. Commendably, there's no raft of instructions to wade through—this really is a game you can be playing confidently within minutes of putting it in your Dreamcast. Make no mistake though, the further you get, the greater the challenge becomes—and you won't be completing this one in a night. If you're looking for proof that the Dreamcast is still attracting quality titles, you should be calling Sonic as your first witness. —Simon Brew Sonic Chaos
Sonic Jam
Sonic R
Sonic Spinball
Sonic The Hedgehog
Sonic the Hedgehog
Sonic The Hedgehog
SONIC The Hedgehog 2
Sonic The Hedgehog 2
Sonic The Hedgehog 2
Sonic the Hedgehog: Chaos
Soul Calibur
Soul Fighter
Soviet Strike
Space Harrier
Space Hulk: Vengeance of the Blood Angels
Spec Ops II - Omega Squad
Speedball
Speedball 2
Splatterhouse 2
Spot Goes To Hollywood
Spy vs Spy [MM]
Star Fighter 3000
Star Wars Arcade
Star Wars: Rebel Assault
Street Fighter Alpha 2
Street Fighter Alpha: Warriors Dreams [CIB]
Street Fighter: The Movie
Street Racer
Streets of Rage 2
Strider
Strider Hiryuu
Strider Returns
Summer Challenge
Super Kick Off
Super Kick Off
Super Monaco GP
Super Monaco GP
Super Real Basketball
Super Skidmarks
Super Space Invaders
Super Street Fighter II
Super Tennis
Sword of Sodan
Sydney 2000
Syndicate
Taz in Escape from Mars
Taz Mania
Tecmo World Cup '92
Teddy Boy
Tee Off
While Tee Off does require some basic golf knowledge, it uses a standardized control scheme which even those who've never played video golf will be able to pick up on right away. In addition to customizable difficulty levels, Tee Off offers various modes of play, including gate ball (think croquet in cyberspace) and world tour, which rewards players' high scores by "unlocking" new characters and equipment. Admittedly, Tee Off isn't for devotees of more simulation-oriented golf titles, as they'll probably pass it off as kiddie fare. However, casual video golfers and those new to the armchair sport are in for one heck of a good time on the links. —Joe Hon Pros: Highly addictive arcade-style gameplayGreat replay valueGate ball (cybercroquet) modeCons:Japanese to English language translation is weak at timesMay not appeal to fans of more simulation-oriented golf titles Tennis Ace
Terminator, The
Terminator, The
Thunderhawk 2 Firestorm
Toki: Going Ape Spit
Tom & Jerry
Tom Clancy's... Rainbow Six: Rogue Spear (incl. Urban Ops Mission Pack)
Tomb Raider
Tomb Raider: The Last Revelation
Beneath the surface, Tomb Raider: The Last Revelation is petty much the same old Tomb Raider action-adventure formula, with gameplay consisting of exploration, combat, and puzzle solving. (Which is not necessarily a bad thing, as most Tomb Raider fans just can't seem to get enough.) However, gamers do get to play as young Lara Croft for the first time, and the gallery mode rewards players with pictures of Lara as they progress through the game. Unfortunately, advancing in Tomb Raider: the Last Revelation can be quite frustrating at times, as the controls—which utilise all the functions of the Dreamcast controller—are not only awkward, but also lack the responsiveness that some of the game's challenges require. —Joe Hon, Amazon.com Pros:Enhanced graphics rival those of the PC versionAbility to play as young Lara CroftGallery feature a definite plus for fans Cons:Poor controls Tomcat Alley
Toxic Crusaders
Toy Commander
The progressively more difficult missions, consisting of action sorties such as rescuing toy steamboats from malicious submarines, or strategic ones like transporting eggs into a pot of boiling water, are anything but a tea party. All missions fit comfortably within the game's storyline and can be seriously challenging. The sense of scale, as you commandeer the game's 35 vehicles, is true to the look of an ordinary room to a tiny toy. Fun and offering a surprising amount of depth, Toy Commander is a nostalgic, innovative and entertaining romp. —Sajed Ahmed Pros:Four-player split-screen death match mode, using any of the 35 vehicles in one of the eight roomsAll the vehicles look and handle very differently, adding to the gameplayImpressive detail and interactivity in the game's environmentsVaried missions include war-like action, racing and strategy elementsCons:Tedious mission goals could prove frustrating Toy Racer
Transbot D
Trickstyle
Still, this game looks so cool, you can't resist playing it. The requisite tricks from snowboarding games are here, but this time they actually add important power-ups to your repertoire, favouring function over, dare we say, style. To save yourself the frustration of trying to consistently win races, you should enjoy this game by watching the screen while other more nimble or less leisure-time-deficient friends play. —Jeff Young Pros:Jaw-dropping graphics and animationFunctional board tricksContemporary stylingCons:Difficult racetracksUnrealistically skilled computer opponentsNeed to place first in order to progress Trivial Pursuit
True Pinball
Tunnel B1
UEFA Euro 96 England
UEFA Striker
Urban Strike
Victory Boxing
Vigilante
Vigilante 8: 2nd Offense
Virtua Athlete
This is not to say that the game is a complete shambles: the finely polished game does shine graphically, and what it does concentrate on, it does well. In Virtua Athlete the events follow the standard range, 100m Dash, Long Jump, 110m Hurdles, Shot Put, High Jump, Javelin and the finger numbing 1,500m are all present as you work your way through the seven events to be crowned with gold medals. There are five difficult levels to challenge yourself with and if that wasn't enough, Sega have included the option to download, and upload, race data to a World Network Ranking System on Dreamarena. If you are looking for a well-polished game, glorious eye candy and great pick up and play options then Virtua Athlete will definitely fill those needs. If however, a range of depth is more your game then one of the other Olympic titles might be better suited.—Stuart Miles Virtua Cop
Virtua Cop 2
Virtua Fighter
Virtua Fighter 2
Virtua Fighter 2
Virtua Fighter 3: Team Battle
Virtua Fighter Kids
Virtua Fighter Remix
Virtua Racing
Virtua Racing
Virtua Racing Deluxe
Virtua Striker 2
With Pre-match options slashed, this game is not about what choices to make before the game, but actually just about having a kick around in the park. But what if you're worried that the game only has one element? Then you shouldn't be with tournament and league options as well as an International cup stage; these will allow you to have cards, half time and offside rules back into the game, although it's too easy to get sent off for a tackle from behind. Graphically, the game has the standard Dreamcast gleam with the crowd in the stadiums eagerly bobbing up and down and occasionally showing you the Mexican wave. And although the team's jerseys don't have names on them, the individual players strike a resemblance to current teams. Virtua Striker 2 is a game that not only looks good, but also plays well. At times the lack of control options found in the likes of Fifa 2000 can get frustrating and the game boils down to a cross and shoot tactic, but what you have is a game that doesn't pretend to be anything it isn't. Easy to pick up and difficult to put down, this is a player's game rather than a planner's one. —Stuart Miles Virtua Tennis
Virtua Tennis 2
The game itself feels a little slower and a bit more tactical than the original, and it does take a little getting used to. There's slightly less hand-holding this time, and it's up to you to work out what you need to do, and crucially, to get your timing spot on if you want to be playing the right shots. As you progress through the World Tour, you can build up the skills of your player, though, ready for the challenges of the increasingly tricky computer opposition. All this goes to make Virtua Tennis 2 enormous fun, achieving the rare balance of offering a substantial challenge to fans of the original while keeping the proceedings accessible and fun for the novice. The best tennis game ever, and one of the best sports games on any format. Who said the Dreamcast was dead? —Simon Brew Virtual Golf
Virtual Hydlide
Walt Disney's... Aladdin
Walt Disney's... Aladdin [MB] [MM] {US}
Walt Disney's... Deep Duck Trouble (starring Donald Duck)
Walt Disney's... Donald Duck in "The Lucky Dime Caper"
Walt Disney's... Lucky Dime Caper (starring Donald Duck)
Walt Disney's... Mickey Mania
Walt Disney's... Mickey Mouse in "Castle Of Illusion"
Walt Disney's... Mickey Mouse in "Castle Of Illusion"
Walt Disney's... Mickey Mouse in "Castle of Illusion"
Walt Disney's... TaleSpin
Walt Disney's... The Jungle Book
Walt Disney's... The Jungle Book
Walt Disney's... The Jungle Book
Walt Disney's... The Lion King
Walt Disney's... Toy Story
Walt Disneys World Quest Magical Racing Tour
Warcraft 2: the Dark Saga
Who Wants to Be A Millionaire?
With all the fanfare, Chris Tarrant's voiceover and a plethora of questions to challenge you, it's the chance any avid quiz expert has been looking for to final put their critics to rest. Dotting all the i's and crossing all the t's, the game is an exact replica of the television show. And yes before you ask, Chris Tarrant does make sure that "It is your final answer" and that you "are sure" you've made the right choice. As in the TV game show you have the option to ask the audience, phone a friend and play the 50:50 cards, and just like the real McCoy, the audience do get it wrong and your friends don't have a clue. With multiplayer options allowing you to practice the fastest finger, head to head competition and teamwork, this game will allow you to drag the whole family into the game. Surprisingly challenging and pressure building—you can't skip the video sequences, nor Chris Tarrant's voiceovers—this game is great if you have any inclination towards the quiz genre. If you are a hardened fan of the television series then this however, will be more than your cup of tea, allowing you to finally take the seat and try and become a virtual millionaire. Wimbledon
Wing Arms
Winter Heat
Wipeout, Pt.1
Wipeout, Pt.2: Wipeout 2097
WLS '98
Wonder Boy
Woody Pop
World Class Leaderboard
World Cup Golf
World Grand Prix
World Series Baseball 2
World Soccer
Worms
Worms World Party
As it's a turn-based game, you have to be aware of your actions and plan accordingly. The range of weapons available to you is not only vast but hilarious, from the conventional grenade to the bizarre sheep launcher. Use a mixture of weapons to pick off your opposition and emerge victorious. Weapon skill is vital and a range of training levels is available alongside the various playing modes which include death match, individual missions and time attack. The graphics and sound are very good and the Worms are brimming with character; their mannerisms add a certain originality to the game. Online games can also be coordinated to compete against your friends. Those familiar with the Worms games will recognise Worms World Party and may be a little disappointed; however, die-hard fans and newcomers to the game will love it. —Chris Hall Wrestle Wars
WWF Steel Cage
WWF: Attitude
As the wrestlers come out, their theme music is played, and they go through their trademark moves. From there the action gets a little slow. While the crowd sounds very realistic, the actual moves are executed rather slowly. Plus Acclaim has included a function that causes the wrestlers to lock arms if they get too close. This is designed to keep a player from using the same moves over and over again. It doesn't work—an entire match can be won by just hitting the kick button. What it does do is force numerous arm locks that do little damage and can turn monotonous. However, executing a great move like a body slam is cool—when it works. Hard-core professional wrestling fans will appreciate the accurate character models and faithful reproductions of signature moves of their favourite wrestlers. While those who are into fast and furious wrestling action will be better served looking elsewhere, fans who enjoy watching the pros will enjoy this game's cinematic attitude. —Allen Stewart WWF: Rage In The Cage
WWF: Super Wrestle Mania [CIB]
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