Editorial Review

If you can't experience Civilization II--one of the best computer strategy games of all time--on a Mac or PC, this faithful PlayStation adaptation is the next-best thing. Gameplay is turn-based and takes place on a world map that's broken down into an octagonal grid, with players controlling a civilization from its inception in 4000 B.C. all the way through A.D. 2020. You "win" the game by either conquering the world or being the first civilization to successfully colonize space; how you go about this--in terms of the social, economic, and political strategies involved--is entirely up to you. This freedom in decision-making, along with a good amount of game options and the fact that the "world" is randomly generated each time you begin a game, adds extremely high replay value.

While Civilization II has been slightly pared down and doesn't look as good as it does on a computer--the graphics here are muddy, and text can be hard to read--the customized PlayStation control interface works surprisingly well. (Keyboard and mouse controls generally don't translate well to the PlayStation controller, to put it mildly.) --Joe Hon

Pros:

• Faithful adaptation of one of the best computer strategy games of all time
• Control interface has been customized for the PlayStation
• Extremely high replay value

• Muddy graphics; hard-to-read text

Features

• Build a civilization from its humble beginnings to the jet-set future
• Hours and hours of absorbing gameplay
• For 1 player
• Empire-building turn-based strategy game
• Conquer the world with military might, or make peaceful trade alliances

Reviews (39)

strategy pure and simple...
If your looking for a strategy game tht challenges you... this is it. Its not pretty to look at, terrible music, and this game takes a long time to beat at its maximum level. I found it challenging and my competitive nature would not allow me to let go until i figured it out. However this is number crunching at its highest point. Its easy to go thru the menues but difficult to master the systems. This game is only for strategy freak like me who love a challenge if your looking for action, graphics, or storyline dont bother. The price is right though, but Romance of the three kingdoms, nectaris, or command @ conquer, or even panzer or allied general have a little more to offer.

A Model of How the World Works
Civilization II is a decided improvement over Civilization I, already an outstanding game. Civ II features a number of new, improved, and snazzier units. It is also "equal opportunity," insofar as each civilization can have either a male and female ruler (although the latter is sometimes the wife of some noted male ruler), as well as female civilian units, engineers and spies, that appear in midgame and are twice as efficient as their ancient male counterparts.

I prefer to play on the "real world" map because it gives insights into the historical forces that shaped civilizations. For instance, the Mongols and the Russians are hostile, aggressive, powers because they were landlocked, resource (read arms) -rich, food- and trade- poor countries. England and Japan compensate with expansionist tendencies for their starts on small islands. Meanwhile the Americans are a friendly people (except possibly against the Aztecs and/or Sioux) because they were blessed with an ideal combination of trade, resources, and food, as well as a "splendid isolation."

The diplomacy function, which was the weak link of Civilization I, has been vastly improved in Civilization II. For instance, human players are penalized in terms of "reputation" for breaking peace treaties. And the computer players are great at forming alliances against the strongest country in the world (or on a continent) to prevent one civilization from running away with the show and conquering the entire planet. The alliance option is usually available to the human player too. "Peace" now forces civilizations to withdraw troops from each others' territories, while the "no war" state of Civilization I is called a ceasefire.

The combat function has been upgraded using protocols from other war games. Battles now have multiple rounds, typically resulting in one "killed" and one wounded unit, more nearly reflecting relative strengths, instead of "all or nothing" fights that do give weak, ancient, phalanxes a one chance in five or ten of destroying modern armored or battleship units.

There are seven new wonders, mostly representing the endowments of famous people in history (Leonardo's Workshop, Sun Tzu's War Academy), and the old wonders have been revamped slightly, usually by making them more or less powerful. (Free government changes aren't allowed until midgame after the discovery of Democracy and building of the Statue of Liberty, while the pyramids provide a granary in each city.) These add dimension and complexity to an already fascinating game.

this game is fun but better on the computure
this game was a lot clunkier then the computure version and you where unable to get actual world maps or scenarios it also took up almost an entire memory card but if you would rather play a game on PS then PC then this is the game for you

Clumsier than the PC version
A fairly faithful adaptation of the classic computer game.Players start the game as one of a number of civilizations and attempt to grow and survive until they have wiped out the other civilizations or colonized another planet.

Players build new settlements and then build different buildings and military units to help their civilization grow.Combat, diplomacy, and civil engineering all combine for fascinating gameplay.

My only real problem with the console conversion is that the main graphics are rather clumsy looking while most of the incidental graphics are taken straight from the original game.The game controls are also clumsier than they need to be.Obviously a game controller is more limited than a full keyboard, but I don't think the controller is used to full advantage.The controls mean that the length of a game is longer than in the PC version.

Although a little slower and clumsier than the original version, this is still an enthralling game with a very high level of replayability.

Addictive
This game is simple and the graphics are a little clunky, but it is addictive.For hours and hours, you get caught up building your civilization and pummeling civilizations around you. ... Read more

Editorial Review

Monster Rancher 2 is the sequel to one of the strangestand most innovative games ever produced. It is a virtual pet simulatorin many ways, but transcends that description by virtue of its variedgameplay elements and combat-oriented theme. The game begins with thecreation of a monster, which is accomplished by inserting any CD (evenan audio CD) into the PlayStation. A unique monster is generated fromthe data that is imbedded on each CD. Once you have your uniqueCD-generated beast, it's time to go to the ranch for training. With eachtraining session, you will raise your monster stamina and strengthstatistics, which gives each particular monster a better chance forsuccess in the game's exciting combat mode.

Sending an undisciplined monster into the arena is a recipe for failure,so much of our playing time involved training our creations and watchingthem develop into lethal, confident juggernauts. No two monsters are thesame, and each develops its own unique personality as the gameprogresses. We became more attached to this game's creations than othergames in the genre because of this well-executed feature. --T. ByrlBaker

Pros:

• Unlimited replay potential
• Better graphics than before

• Training requires much patience

Reviews (53)

Monster rancher 2
I enjoy this game alot because of the emazing variety of monsters and the use of your outher C.D's to get more monsters. I enjoyed training my creatures and scolding or praseing my monster after training.

Monster Rancher 2
Well, if you've ever played animal games, you might like this one. You have a goal to acheive by breeding many monsters to put them in combat for many different reasons. Just make sure you don't run out of money- you'll lose the game! When you figure out that you can unlock monsters with all the CDs in your home, you'll go outside, going door by door asking everybody and anybody to borrow CDs. But be warned. Monsters can and will die due to harsh treatment, so be careful.

MonsterRancher2
I gave this one star because the seller sent us a scratched and damaged game and it wouldn't work, so, I couldn't even play it! One look at the cd and it would be evident that the product that was received was in poor shape and I would never buy anything from them again and would not encourage others to either--since they send sub-standard products to hard-working consumers who aren't being paid to examine their products, just receive them in terrible condition.

Easy Addiction
This game is dangerous! It's impossible to stop playing. Monster Rancher 2 was the first Monster Rancher game that I had ever played, and I was in awe! The idea of removing the disc so often (and have the game still work) was foreign to me, but I loved it. Although spinning all of those discs can get frustrating sometimes, you quickly get the hang of it. (I've spent up to 6 hours at a time removing the game, putting in a CD, etc!) The result of your hard work is quite rewarding. Some of the great features of this game: 408 total different monsters; Combining monsters; Monster playtime (have snowball fights!); Long gameplay; FUN! This is by far my favorite Monster Rancher game!

Monster Rancher 2
Monster Rancher 2 is a fun game, but it's different from Monster Rancher 3 and Monster Rancher Advance, but almost the same as Monster Rancher 1. The thing is you can't unlick a monster and keep it in your book(in Monster Rancher 3 it's an encyclopedia.) It is the hardest of the three... Although, you usually dont't get succsesses and never get greats. Of the three, not counting Monster Rancher 1, is the best Monster Rancher Game. ... Read more

Reviews (1)

I like this game alot
I bought this game from a store, and I REALLY LIKE IT...My children adore it and it is really life like.The sounds are just like you are in a casino.When my ex calls on my cell phone...and I happen to be playing the game...I turn up the voume on the TV and tell him I am on the boat...Good game ... Read more

Features

• Watch out for destructive forces of nature
• Protect your city from alien invation
• For 1 player
• Control all aspects of your own city in this simulation game
• Create industry, transportation and housing

Reviews (13)

eh
good idea bad try.nobody well come to ur town.none simciy games r playable

...
this game is boring and all you do is build very boring buildings with no detail...you take 3 hours to build a city that is not even detail enough to see people or cars or anything going on!...

Simulated City - Just Like the Computer Version!
Rated "E" for "Everyone" - you are the governor, you add zones for industry, commercial & residential; manage the city's budget; add parks & recreation; do landscaping, etc. Try to get people to move in and make your city grow.Disasters (such as fires, flooding & crashes) can be turned "on" or "off" - I recommend keeping the disasters option turned "off" because the disasters seem to occur overly frequently otherwise (this feature could be improved.)There are also various city scenarios to choose from in which certain pre-programmed situations or disasters occur and you have a certain amount of time to reach a given goal (population number, budget, etc.) - to test your skills.Very fun & entertaining; sucks away a lot of time, which can be either good or bad! I've also actually learned some stuff about cities and budgeting from this game.For example, if you take out too many bonds at a time, it's extremely difficult to get your city's population to grow fast enough to pay the interest, let alone make any profit.(Very similar to charging on credit cards...)At first I thought it would be nice to have a city with only parks and recreational and residential areas.However, I quickly learned that industry and commercial areas are needed near any residential areas in order to provide jobs and shops for potential residents before any people will move in.The options and controls take a little getting used to at the beginning, but once you've figured those out, SimCity 2000 becomes highly addictive!

Sim City Funsville 2000
I have not tried it yet, but I know it's gona be great!

This is the best game ever invented.
Crasy man from tn

this game is cool ... Read more

Reviews (14)

great strategy game
it is a fun game to play. I only would like it to have better graphics. a great complement to my panzer general. shoild be 5 stars but because of the graphics is not

The problem with Allied General
Allied General is a good concept, allowing individuals to be the 'good guys' after experiencing Panzer General. In practice, it is absurdly difficult. For one thing, assigning the allies a set number of turns for victory is ridiculous. Would Stalin, FDR, or Churchill have given up after Stalingrad because of any kind of time factor whatsoever?! The wildly inncurate historical errors spring forth from the very beginning of play. The Russians took an embarrassingly long time to crush Finland, but ultimate Soviet victory was never in doubt.
Prestige points are stingily awarded, considering the kind of economic superiority enjoyed by the allies. And the later scenarios actually have post D-Day battles where both sides have numerical equality. In short, to qualify for any kind of historical re-creation, Allied General needs to be easier than Panzer General, not the reverse.

one of my all time favorites
this game is awesome it takes hours and hours to play but you'll love every second thinking about your next move and conteracting your opponet to save europe and the world will keep you coming back time after time I have played this game for about 5 years and I still love it

5 years of playing it and still going!
AG and it's brother PG are 2 games that from reading the reviews you either love (mostly it seems) or hate(if your graphics minded, probably). As an original "Pong" owner, and liking the game play of a lot of 8 and 16 bit games over the newer games, I'm not hung up on graphics which are simple here. The secret to this game is the control you have in what seems to me to be as historically acurate WWII video game as I've ever played. Yes I also dabbled in Avalon Hill games which were way to much trouble to play, this game does all the boreing work for you and leaves you the spoils, watching Rommel or Montgomery, or Patton win the War! Yes I've actually played both these games for at least 5 years (God thats a lot of hours wasted!) but hey at least I was entertained! I have won the game as Rommel in Panzer General several times (Washington was a super challenge), and to me that was a lotta fun, I never finished Allied General after the Battle of the Bulge ( or if I did it was once) cause hey to me thats not changing anything. As another reviewer wrote the Eastern Front in AG is flawed, I stopped bangin my head against the wall after the 20th time, was glad to hear the way to win that battle but it'll take a whole lotta skill and luck, even I draw a line at that abuse, the Eastern Front in PG as the Germans was awesome!
The key's to winning this game are to delete units with no expierence before you win a battle or the computer will carry
them over and delete your battle hardened veterans.
Load up on cheap units like the Germans anti tank gun PZKW1 for 24 units and attack in waves of suicide attacks to wear down the enemies ammo and entrenchment (make sure the supply option is on or you won't be able to do this). Upgrade your Infantry to Pioneers and Rangers and you'll treasure them as they become 5 star battle veterans. Artillery is allways going to get hammered by the CPU so don't sweat losing units it's going to happen. You can also upgrade your Allies planes to another nationality (ie Italian fighter with 3 stars into a FW 190, or British Hurricane into a Mustang) by flying to the German or American airfield and hitting upgrade. You might think Tanks will do it all until you hit a city, you need Infantry! Also you can do a lot with Strategic bombers where you bomb a city a couple times and attack once and the defenders will flee or surrender, this game has different units with different strengths for a reason. Getboth AG and PG and I'm sure you'll get your $10-$20 dollars worth! I played PG III and its way superior in graphics but seemed too much like a tactical recreation than strategic.

Addicted to War
This game takes hours and hours. It really makes you think, I have a blast with it. The wife tries to hide it from me sometimes or I'll disappear for entire weekends with this one. Super tough cpu opposition ensures it is always a challenge. I had this thing rented for 20 days til I finally gave up and bought it here. ... Read more

Features

• 50 custom levels and 28 generated levels which make billions of possibilities
• Utility crates drop handy upgrades like jet packs and speed-enhancers
• For 1 or 2 players
• Wacky turn-based strategy game in which worms battle each other using guns, bombs, sheep, and other odd things
• 8 game modes, including single-player, death match, Euthanasia, and Sheep Racing

Reviews (19)

armageddon rocks!
This is a game that's hard to describe. You control a bunch of worms who try to kill your opponent's worms. The game was given an editor's choice award by Electronic Gaming Monthly in the January 2000 issue. The best part of the game is using "sheep bombs" which hop around untill they blow up.

Hilarious Gameplay
I am not going to claim to be a fan of turn-based strategy games, or for that matter, real-time strategy games either.They've never appealed to me.But one day I read a review of this game in Electronic Gaming Monthly, and I got curious.A good friend of mine had recently purchased it on PC, and after playing it at his house I quicklsy saw what the folks at EGM were so excited about.
This game is just brilliant.It's a turn-based strategy game in which two, three or four teams of worms wage a war on eachother on an unlimited supply of randomly generated terrain, and annihilate eachother using a wide array of clever and unique weapons.The gameplay doesn't get much funnier than in this game.
The only reason I took a star off is that I feel this game loses some of it's appeal if you don't play it with at least one friend.

Great Service
This game was shipped to me so much faster than I expected!I was worried that it would take a few weeks but it was less than a week!

worm is not off the hook
worms is a game where you camande worms and start shooting the other worms what fun is that? and it has no grafics in it at all?
you just hit ohter worms in a cute girlish way? this game is wack

Why buy Worms?
Here's the scenario: The worms of the world have taken up arms and are intent on obliterating armies of opposing worms-your job? Be the tactical commander who succesfully leads his team of worms to total domination using uzis, hand grenades, bazookas, the occasional farmland animal, and angry video game producers who just couldn't handle the pressure... So why buy? Easy- how else could you show your military genius and enjoy stomping your friends into fishfood all while hearing the teams cry hilarious comments at each other like: "Revenge!" or, "You'll pay for that!" and my favorite, "What was that?!?" From 1-4 players and the ability to save teams and stats, everyone can join in good clean fun without the usual violence problems associated with human based games... ... Read more

Reviews (35)

Too easy to play...too easy to get annoyed with.
I found this game fun for about five minutes. Then the little helper guy just got annoying. There's no challenge to a game when you are told what to do constantly. After I built three theme parks, I tried to build a fourth, but you have to delete one so only three are open. I decided the game was too frustrating and gave up.

Wonderful
I played this on my friend's playstation, and It is awesome! I loved it. I feel that it is better then the PC version of this game because in the PC version, you can't actually walk around the park like you can in the playstation version.

Another great thing about this game is that it is different. You don't go around killing people in a blood bath. My mom is always complaining about those type of games. Anyway, this is a must have for any gamer out there!

AWSOME GAME!
Sim Theme Park is a great way to make a boring day into a great day!It will make you smile,laugh and even make your'e own Theme Park--------the way you want it!I reccomend this game to you,get it on PC too!

My Favorite Game!!!!
Sim Theme park is great. it is fun and chalenging. You can even ride roller coasters and walk around on paths. But I think they should have made it easier

Good But gets boreding and anyoing.
Its really fun and allc beacuse you get vuild stuff and people come to your park and sometimes kids throw up. but its a cool game when i first got it i played it known stop then it got boreing. and this little ant dude keeps poping up all the time! so i stoped playing for a day then i went back to it. its truly a fun game. i say you should get it! ... Read more

Features

• Hundreds of unit types
• Total control over each unit
• For 1 or 2 players
• Tank battle game set in WWII
• Over 35 different levels

Reviews (19)

One of the best ever

This and War Craft II (both for PS1) are the only games I still play after 7 years.None others compare.That includes PS2 games such as GTA III-V.Nothing beats a simplified strategy game.The key to enjoying PG is to play the campaign and get your core troops up in levels and equipment.If you haven't done this, the game will not show it's true appeal.

If You love strategy, this is the game!
Simply unsurpassed by later versions more dedicated to tactic levels, PG let you mastered the great strategy in WWII commanding not only batallions but entire groups of armies through some of the toughest and most famous clashes, equipped with the most sophisticated and letal weaponry available.

Core Unit Maximization
The proper ratio of 5-star units, followed by a pre-planned campaign path, seems a science. If one is not going for total victory, by Moscow '43 a mix of 8 FW109A's, 8 JU 87d's, 8 Tiger I's, 7 pioneer infantry, 4 High Level Bombers, 3 8.8 AT guns (for later transferal to Jagdpanther form), and 6 SIG II's (or is it SIG 38T's by then?) is a ratio that seems formidable. Creating the most powerful mix of core units is a form of entertainment unto itself. The key is purchasing fighters during Warsaw and Norway onward, along with tactical bombers, until one eventually winds up with 8 Fw109D's(or jets), 8 FW10916's (converted Stukas), 4 Hell177A High Level Bombers, 5 Tiger I's, 3 Tiger II's, 2 Panther D's, 2 Jagdpanthers, 1 Jagdtiger, 5 SIG 38(t), and 8 Pioneer Infantry. Such a 5-star force can do historically impossible things, but a 16-plane enforced air superiority is vital. As for claims of historical innaccuracy, the Sea Lion strategy accurately reflects OKW's captured war-plan, and the general strategies are still used today. 1) establish air superiority 2)bypass heavily populated areas, encircling an enemy with tank divisions followed by infantry 3) tacticaly bomb an enemy after establish air superiority to support ground troops 4)keep all forces mobile, at least in transport from site to site, to maintain a secure line of logistics. -credentials: B.A. History, Towson, & U.S. Navy vet

I realize this game is old...
But haven't ya'll heard of an uldn' but a goodn'?

The Panzer General Series is truly an incredible step forward in turn based strategy.Not as simple as such games as Heroes of Might and Magic 3 but much more simple than The Battle of Kursk.In this middle nitche, players get to feel like they are running an army but they don't get saddled with the 3 to 1 logistic system.

And, as quaint as Panzer General may seem, it is a very deep game.Even Panzer General 2 avoided have the polethera of units and tactics as are in 1.You will be able to use navies, strategic bombers and just about anything else one might expect to see on the WWII battlefield.Play is challenging and rarely stale.Getting the coveted Decisive Victory is never too easy but it remains attainable and rewarding.The prestige system is also useful, giving players points for taking cities, eradicating units and so on.But...Most importantly, your army carries over from level to level, meanng that the game can be played several times with different units and the outcome will be different(there are also branches based on the speed of victory).Trust me, this game is timeless and endless.

one of the best games ever
ythis game makes you use your head and it makes it fun. Their are many paths to victory and it is cool to be able to fight your way through DC but remember to beef up your air force because America won't hold back their jets justs because you only have stukas (big mistake on my part) ... Read more

Reviews (4)

This game has a strange cult following!
I first rented master of monsters for Sega Genesis in the Early 90's. I lived in a college house, and my Genesis was the house console.Once we found this game, there was no playing any other games in the house.My housemates were big strategy gamers.Part of the allure of MOM is that its a hex map game.There weren't any other hex map games back then.I don't acctually know of any other hex map strategy games now either, but I'm not a big strategy gamer.Anyway, when I found out that MOM was going to come out for Playstation I was PSYCHED!This game is a fun bash of the AI, (its none to bright), but its an excellent game for 2 or more.Saving is easier accomplished on the PS version then it was on the Genesis.Sometimes I think that the rolls are rigged, or not accurate, but it doesn't really matter, the game is still somehow really fun.It really reminds me of that old game Ogre, its quite similar, and honestly if you like strategy map gaming, this may be the game for you.The monsters all have some pretty serious stats, and abilities.Its nice to have the computer keep track of all that stuff for you.

-Ira

bad
do not buy unles you like corny games with bad graghics,horrable fighting and realy bad story.So if you like those all buy it but your $ would be spent better for anything.

Master of Monsters
This is a great game for people who like to combine strategy with luck and a little Fantasy Fiction. The only drawbacks are it's speed and limitations compared to the original version on Sega Genesis.

If you love the original...
.. you'll like this one... Has some of the original Master of Monster Pro's and a new ones,. Has new monsters, new items, a lot of things but it doesn't have a diference beetwen "Masters" Summons. But its goodand gonna give a lot of hours of fun and strategy. The 23 chapters are longenough to put your brain to work but in some places are predictables. Ifyou played good enough, the game is gonna give you a few Extra Episodes...try it! ... Read more

Amazon.com Product Description

In Worms World Party, players control each of the four wormsindividually as they lead them into battles across a variety of missions and a number of dedicated online locations. You can use whatever weapons come to hand to eradicate the rival worms. A wealth of weaponry--including bazookas, grenades, and a sheep launcher--are available. Adverse weather conditions can affect the trajectories of projectile weapons, creating a game of genuine skill. Worms World Party features a new editor to create and edit your own missions, which you can put on the Internet for others to download. With 20 new multiplayer missions, players can now team up with a buddy on cooperative missions. Plus, there are 45 amazing single-playermissions--from puzzle style to real-time action. The Wormopaedia gives you an extensive catalog of weapons, tips, and mythology. Additional special effects round out this fun and addictive game.

(This text refers to the Dreamcast version of this game.) ... Read more

Reviews (7)

Worms - simple concept, yet surprisingly captivating
First, why did I give it four stars rather than five? Setting up multiplayer games with advanced options is a bit of an ordeal, but this is perhaps because there are just so many ways to configure a game. I owned (just about) the same game for the PC, and the use of a mouse just makes more sense in certain scenarios. Finally, as you increase the number of players in a game, each time gets less worms - a little frustrating if people gang up on you,

Now the good stuff - I like that this game is easy to learn yet hard to master. I speak with some authority, having spend most of my freshman year of college playing friends over the network. On the playstation, it keeps all of its good qualities, and just has the few caveats described above. The game combines cartoon physics with cartoon violence (think of a weapon that launches exploding cows and worms that do martial arts moves). Realistically, most games for a younger audience tend to need a little violence to sell, and this is perhaps the nicest way to give that necessary allure - mostly in that someone does not have exploding cows at their disposal. There are several factors in using the "weapons" in the game which make a player think creatively about physics - throwing a grenade against the wind, deciding how much force to launch a, ahem, cow with, etc. Overall the game provides countless hours of fun and humorous gameplay. Enjoy!

WORMS is Great!
Pick it up, find a way to play it, or rent it. It grows on you, and has many possibilities. I love it.

OMG..i luv this game
OK... Are you that guy with an older brother who always wins when it comes to video games.......or almost never wins on pro levels against the pc ???NO? well I am !but not anymore cuz this game takes a bit of brains!(which i have alot of) . i usually get bored playing whatever game i buy....BUT NOT THIS ONE!! this is a really cool game that you can play like all the time!! I am soo into it i have called in sick at work before simply cuz ...........well dah i was winning

Worms - a great series, World Party - a good game
Ok, first of all Worms is an awesome series.The things that make Worms great are 1. strategy 2. strategy 3. stategy.

I honestly see a number of comparisons between Worms and golf.The player thinks through which club/weapon would be best to use given the cirumstances and conditions.What type of shot should be made?What angle is necessary to pull the shot off?Which direction is the wind blowing?

However, in addition the Worms player must think about defense.Should I burrow in here?If I transport there, will that leave me open to be killed during the next round?

This is a true thinking game, but it's so much fun to play.

No, you won't get killer graphics and fast paced action, but you will get a good challange and an awesome game to play against friends.

Now, onto this particular Worms game.World Party is very, very similar to Worms Armageddon.In fact, they are about the same game.If you don't have a Worms game, this is as good as any of the three to get.However, if you already have Armageddon, this game isn't going to offer much that's new.

Computer is always the greatest
I would've give it a low 4, if I could. This game's graphics are no good at all, you can't see nothing clearly, I almost destroyed my eyes while I was making new teams. Surprisingly Worms Armaggedon has more weapons than this game, WA's sequel. While WA has 60 weapons this game has only 50 something. The graphics are the biggest minus of this game. The graphics aren't better than in WA and maybe even worse. The only good thing this game has and WA doesn't is the Wormpot. Wormpot is 3 special options for a match. There are damageX2, aquasheep, more powerful guns etc. The PC version of this game is one of the best games ever. I advise to buy the PC or Dreamcast version.
If you already have WA don't buy this game. UBI soft should've made this game for PS2 than it would've been awesome. The game itself is great, but graphics are baaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaad!!!! ... Read more

Editorial Review

While it really isn't surprising that the Romance of theThree Kingdoms series has survived long enough to produce sixtitles, it is absolutely amazing that this line of games is availableon the Playstation. Anyone who thinks consoles are for kids hasn'tencountered the complex gameplay, convoluted menu-driven interface, orhistorical flair of Romance of the Three Kingdoms VI: Awakening ofthe Dragon.

Your job is a big one: unite China under your rule. To accomplish thistask, you must sway your enemies through use of diplomacy, subterfuge,and force, all the while keeping your homelands protected and yourpeople fed. No one man could do all this, so you must delegateauthority to a variety of historical officers with varying degrees ofability. Some are suited for leading troops in battle, and some arebetter at spying. It's up to you to pick the best man for the job.

The game's biggest problem is its interface, which consists of dozensof nested menus, packed with commands that are not very well describedin the thin manual. This is not a title you load up for a quick gamingfix, but one that--if it's your cup of tea--you start playing on Fridaynight and continue through Monday (after calling in sick).Unfortunately, few gamers will have the patience or resolve to overcomethe more frustrating aspects of RotTK VI. --T. ByrlBaker

Pros:

• Incredibly deep gameplay for a console game
• Historical content is interesting

• Convoluted interface with too many menus
• Perhaps too complex for most people's tastes

Features

• Choose from short or long scenarios
• Select from hundreds of officers or create your own characters
• For 1 player
• Historical-war simulation game set in China
• Incredibly deep gameplay

Reviews (16)

Unbelievable gameplay
Being a huge fan of the real time strategy games, I found this game to be especially unique.If you want a good grasp of Chinese history without taking the time to read the long novel, this is the game for you.Not only can you impress your peers with knowledge, but also have hours upon hours of stimulating gameplay.With the capacity to create characters from scratch, this game has endless bounds.Having all games associated with the Three Kingdoms, even the PS2 version, I found this one to be the most enjoyable.It's so packed with information it will keep you awake at nights thinking if one of your providences is governed by the right man.I love this game, but if you do not have patience-forget it.

Romance of the Three Kingdoms VI
It is the best historical Strategy games i have every played. For anyone who likes this game and likes RPGs you should try:
Destiney of an emperor for the NES.

Better than IV!
Good game and holds many aspects that makes it, in my opinion, better than IV.I like the new styled duels much better.I also like the event sequences.

The only draw back is that battles can last only 1 month and attacking cities is kind of a bore due to lack of strategies the gamer can employ.

All in all, a must own, especially if new to the Romance of the Three Kingdoms saga.

Addictive tactics game
With it's complex system of commands and basic visuals this is a game which many people may be deterred from giving it a chance.Once played however your opinion of it is likely to change.Played as it is to the backdrop of chinese history your goal is to unite all of China.The system is surprisingly well thought out with a lot of depth and variety.It is also fun to create your own heroes and see how they fare against those of history.Once I began playing this I couldn't stop.It really is addictive fun but it is not a game for people with short attention spans who just crave flashy graphics and action.It is very tactical both in terms of politics and battles.Give it a try but remember to guard your supplies in battle.

Searching for flavor
I love Koei games.Liberty or Death, Nobunaga's Ambition, PTO, Uncharted Waters, Genghis Khan, you name it, if it has their name, it's gotta be good.But this installment of Rot3K lacks that really compelling flavor that makes these games so addictive.

The war portion, which is the lion's share of this game, is fine.In fact, it's better than ever.But that also betrays the game's biggest fault: besides the war, there's not a lot to do.You can make general improvements to 3 categories of your city (farming, commerce, safety) but that's about the extent of interaction with your city.The rest of your options are mostly recruiting generals (hint: get as many as you can early on, as they are difficult to obtain later) amassing troops (no training though) and giving ranks to your generals.There are some limited diplomacy measures that hardly ever work, and get very tiresome (like much of this game,) and that doesn't help.

So you are left to merely amass more troops than your neighbor, and enough generals to lead them.Other than that, it gets pretty... well... boring.The cut scenes are nice, the history is very rich and deep, and some minor troop enhancements make the battles a little more weighty.But we've arrived again at the problem of battle being the only redeeming quality of the game.

Yes, you can have very short conversations with your generals (that are mostly pointless), you can install traps around your castles (at least it gives you something to do), and receive visitors that bear gifts and gold.But there's still something missing.Just like Kessen on PS2, this game lacks a real focus on the city-building portion, which leaves you with a great war simulator, but the vast stretches in between might very well leave you snoozing.(Kessen solved this problem by simply eliminating that pesky "city management" phase, and relying more heavily on an automatically advancing storyline.)

I simply cannot give any Koei game less than 4 stars, and regardless of any negative reviews, I still would have bought this.But I can't say I was entirely satisfied, especially when one's expectations have grown over the years, only to be met with more "same old, same old." ... Read more

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Great for a collection
I collect rare PS one games as a hobby, and this game was on ebay when I bought it, I've never heard of it, so I tried it out. Compared to a lot of rare games (so many of them suck) this is original and creative and fun. very enjoyable. Often funny. Graphics are okay, camera angles just about piss me off sometimes. i would definitely get this game if you are a ps one game collector.

Different...
Tail of the sun is a unique gaming experience. Not much to look at graphically, but a HUGE world to explore. While this HUGE world is inviting, there is little point to exploration other than to find the 8 or so different animals to kill. Evolving your tribe is little more than killing an animal. No contact with the other tribe members unless you die and need to pick a new one or they do that funny little dance when you have village upgrade. The only changes during the game is your fist becomes a stick, then a axe, then a spear, WOW.You do find aliens(which you can kill), a giant nose, a huge bone, a few ruins, and caves. But the camera angles are soo terrible you get trapped in a cave and cant find your way out. Your person will fall asleep at a moments notice which is funny but stupid too.A intersting foray for a few hours, it took about 6 hours to beat on the medium setting. Which may seem short but if it lasted longer it would be too long to take. Anyways enjoy if you like deep exploration with curious but useless results.

this game is cool
you'll play this game for hours and always find something new this game is very cool and you won't be sorry to play it their are multiple endings and it is fun to just explore

The BEST video game ever
What can i say about Tail of the sun? It is the most original game I have ever played. The object of the game is to kill mammoths and collect their tusks to build a tower to the sun. You dont have to do this though, actually, it is alotmore fun to just run around from island to island killing, eating, sleeping and exploring. I cant really explain this game in words too easily. If you like original games, this game is a MUST!

JUST GIVE IT A CHANCE you will be glad you did!
Ok this is not best looking game in the world or the best playing, but it certainly is my favorite.I wouldnt really even classify this as a game, but for lack of a better work i will.The game calls itself "Wild, Pure, Simple Life", and that is just what it is. As a member of a cave man tribe, you run around a huge world helping your village survive and prosper.Most of you will pop it in and give it five minutes and never touch it again, but after playing for an hour i was hooked and cant live without it now.The exploration actually relaxes me and i am sure it will for most people too.It is like going on a long walk (but you discover all kinds of neat stuff like aliens, caves, lost cities, etc...) The soundtrack is really mellow.i guess it is kind of a mix between tribal music and techno.I was totally into the game and got all excited when i got a "cultural level up" which gives you new weapons and better huts and stuff.And when i got enought tribe members and they all came out and danced for me, i was laughing so hard!!Just give this game a chance and i promise you wont be disappointed! ... Read more

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Sheep hits the Playstation screen!!
Im Selling this game, and I like it, but I don't like a race 'hurry up before time runs out' game. So thats why I gave it a 4-star rating. You can pick from 4 herders and ya gotta herd the little sheepies in the pen before time runs out. I'm on level 2. I don't like the part if they get hurt or drown.

Cute Game for Relaxed Play! Happy Game with Sheep! :)
I just purchased this game, and I am satisfied with it! There are 4 sheep herders (a girl, a guy, 2 dogs) and 4 different flocks of sheep each with their own qualities. There is also a play round, practice round, and 2 player round! I thought this game was one of the cutest games! The little sheep are adorable, and the enviroment is well detailed. This game had very good graphics, so there was no problem with that. The only problem that I had was that when you beat a level with one flock of sheep, you have to pick another flock for the next level, not the same one each time. Overall I would highly recommend this game for a fun and funny time! :)

Yeah baby, Hardcore XXX Sheep Action!
Being a kiwi lad I had to get this game.It is a different take on the lemmings idea, one which works well, but needs more depth in this modern era.Great for small doses of humour, but it needed a decent PSX conversion.The bloody brutallity as you sheep stupidly (or even activily) get ground, crushed or squashed manages to be funny, and gives you an empathy with the poor woolly ones.If it had a make-over and facelift it would be a classic, as is it's worth buying 2nd hand or renting for a week.

There are 4 different sheep herders, they are better at being scary/shouting/running/etc;4 different sheep breeds, with slight differences again, and a load of wacky levels.Also you can play two-player "Sheep Soccer", bizzare indeed...especially when you consider that the most infamous sheep farming countries (Scotland, NZ, Australia) all play rugby?!

Join the herd, BAAA!

A great game! As much fun as Worms Armageddon!
I wasn't sure about buying this when I saw the box, but when I read the reviews I thought "what the heck". So I bought it, and I am not in the least bit unhappy. Indeed it is a great strategy game with loads of fun and humour. If you played Worms or Worms Armageddon, it is very similar except that you have to bring your sheep to another spot to be "tranquil" and rescue them. ... Read more

Reviews (3)

search for xp
I am trying to find a way to use lode runner on windows xp. also what type of joystick you recommend to use. we enjoyed this game very much till we bought a new pute that has windows xp.

any help would be appreciated. andyb

Lode Runner
This game is not very good and makes a poor transition from the old PC days with the blue bricks and red villains to the Playstation console.The gameplay is the same, but the controls are terrible and do not react quickly.The graphics have been improved, but without smooth gameplay and unless you are a die hard Lode Runner fan with patience, this game is not worth the time nor the money.

Lode Runner......Blah
Personally I thought this to be a truly pathetic game!The controls are horrible and its not a very good storyline at all.....but it has its moments (i.e. the 3 stars) ... Read more

Amazon.com Product Description

More than just some Lionel train spinning around inside your TV, Railroad Tycoon 2 is an accurate simulation of the history and ruthless capitalism of the railroad industry. Play as one of more than 40 magnates in 18 realistic campaigns that take place between the dawn of the locomotive and tomorrow's sleek bullet trains. You'll buy land, lay track, hire managers, and, most of all, keep your trains on time. Keep an eye on the region's economy, or your competition may just come and eat your lunch. ... Read more

Reviews (9)

This game is horrible don't buy it.
Well one day I was on the internet and I found this game. I read the reviews, it didn't do very good. But I wanted to buy it and my mom wouldn't let me because she thought it didn't sound like it did very good. Then, she gave in. So I ordered the game I waited like a week and a half. I finally got it. It SUCKED!!!!!!!!. And now I can't return it and get my money back so that sucked too. Plus it didn't have intructions or it's original packaging. DO NOT BUY THIS GAME!!!!!!!!.

#1 game
THANK YOU!! My son absolutely loves this game.I could hardly get him away from it this weekend!!

Grate Game
This is a good game i have had a lot of fun playing it, after i figured out how the controler configuration worked . The save game boton that the game review said it did`ent have, there is a way to get around it . The game has a screen saver after 5 minnits the screen saver comes on(and this can be ajusted ) . I have left the game on and set it aside and came back later and started were i left off.

fun...but frustrating
I bought this game quite a while ago, but I hadn't spent much time playing with it--I tried it once, but I wasn't able to easily figure out how the game worked and the manual is lacking in several areas.Now that I've spent a couple of days poking at it...

There are two really major problems with the game: you can't save incomplete games, and a really obnoxious lockup problem, at least on my PS2.

The inability to save in-progress games is understandable--it would be a challenge to get even a single map to fit on a memory card.128K isn't much room for this sort of game.

The lockup problem happens randomly when I'm in one of the menus. It's happened three times in a row after I've spent an hour or two building a really complex rail network (in one of the Australian scenarios), and thanks to the lack of a save feature that means all the work I've done is lost.Admittedly it may be PS2-related, but it would be the first PS2-specific game problem I've run into (and I've tried at least 50 old PlayStation games on it).

The interface is poorly implemented, which added to my initial frustration with trying to learn the game.It takes a long time to become comfortable navigating the menus with the joypad... what it really needs is a mouse.The most noticeable issue is that the pad behavior is inconsistent. In some screens the pad moves the cursor around the screen, but in other screens it performs other functions like highlighting buttons even though the cursor is still on the screen.(I could go on for hours about other problems with the controls, but I won't bother...)

Other people have mentioned graphics and text issues, but I haven't found these to be major issues.I suspect the text would be hard to read on a small TV, and the font they used isn't that good.The graphics aren't super, but they aren't horrible either--they're adequate.No music?That's a feature!

Once I got over the initial "how does this work?" part Railroad Tycoon II turned out to be a really fun game; it ranks up there with SimCity or any of the other classic simulation games.But the Playstation version just wasn't a good idea, especially with the lack of a save feature; I'll be playing the Linux version instead.

railroad tycoon 2 - better than alternatives?
railroad tycoon is a great game, if a bit slow (graphics wise). It can help bridge those time periods where you just have nothing to do. The game speed can be speeded up or slowed down which can help you achieve targets quicker. However, some scenarios can take over 2 hours to complete as you have to continually expand your network of railroads. This is perfectly fine if you are not working by a clock, but if you have a time limit of under 2 hours, then the scenario is impossible to cvomplete because it is impossible to save a scenario half way through. you can therefore not save all your hard work and the moment you switch off your machine you lose it. Take 2 games say that it is just one of those things which had to be left out of the title due to its format.? If you are looking for a time bridging game in which you can build an empire and make money railroad tycoon 2 is indeed a great game, just not for what it is intended to be. If, howevever, you wish to save and come back to a scenario to continue making millions then i would suggest Theme park world (for the playstation), Rollercoaster tycoon (for the PC), or Transport tycoon, by far the best,(on PC and Playstation if you can find it). Dissapointments may very well follow. ... Read more

Amazon.com Product Description

In Creatures, you'll discover the fascinating universe of artificial intelligence. Albia is the wondrous place where the Norns live. They are peaceful, lovable, intelligent, and curious creatures, always enthusiastic about discovering and exploring their surroundings. They will encounter many unfamiliar things, which can be entertaining but dangerous, too. The evil Grendels are the greatest threat to them, but if you guide them responsibly and show them what's good and what's bad in their world, your Norns will develop a better understanding of their environment. They will eventually mature enough to care for themselves. But remember that your creatures' characteristics are handed down from generation to generation, so although you can't protect them from all harm, the more you succeed the greater your chances that you will be blessed with masses of intelligent offspring. ... Read more

Features

• Play with toys, eat the food - the Creatures world is truly interactive. They lean to grow with each new experience
• Using the memory card, players can collect and trade Creatures.
• They have digital DNA! Creature knowledge and experience passes on to future generations.

Reviews (16)

Buy the PC Game Version!
The Playstation Version is pretty lame because games like creatures require you to be able to move around the screen quickly with a tool like the mouse.

However the PC versions are much better. My tip to the developers, CONSOLES ARE FOR ACTION GAMES NOT STRATEGY!

Good!
THE BEST GAME EVER NORNS ARE CUTE AND THE FARIY THING ROCKS! GOOD MUSIC BETTER THAN RAIDEO!!!! THE GRENDELS ROCK-HARD! I PLAY ON NEOPETS MY LUPES ROCK THIS IS AS FUN AS NEOPETS!

This game is really lame...
I got this game thinking "Oh wow! This looks really cute!" but when I started to play the game it was really boring and just plain stupid. I only played this game once and I will never play it again. Don't waste your money on this.

I don't know...
I don't own this game, but as this is a PlayStation game, it won't have any addons made by fans of the game, and after reading those other reviews, I believe that this sucks.
I own the Creatures, Creatures2, Creatures3 and Creatures Adventures for PC, and they were the best games ever. But I just couldn't stand a creatures game without:
a) ettins
b) addons

So I say, only 2 stars.
If you're going to buy this, I recommend to buy one of the PC creatures games, not this.

This is Horrible!
I saw the back of the case and I said okay it looks cute and bought it ! Thank God i only spent ten bucks for this piece of trash. The Graphics were horrible and I mean horrible! I liked the idea of the game but I just couldn't get past the graphics! ... Read more

Features

• Real-time strategy game
• Over forty missions to take part in
• Balance your books and make sure you can afford to pay your mercenary army
• Recruit new troops
• For 1 or more players

Reviews (10)

A little off the beaten path
First, let's get something straight. This game is ALL about strategy, NOT graphics, not shoot'm up, not AD&D. It is about commanding an army of increasing size on the field of battle, of knowing which units to pit against which types of enemy troops, of taking advantage of the terrain and using surprise. To that end, it is a fantastic game, IMO. You will not finish this game in one night, probably not in one month. The scenarios get increasingly difficult. The biggest thing you need to realize about this game is that it is much, MUCH wiser to play defensively and let the enemy come to you.

One major caveat is the complexity of the user interface. It will take quite a while to get used to, and even then it isn't ideal. You cannot micromanage the entire battlefield, you need to trust that some of the units can do their job, trust in the battle plan you drew up, and support the other units with a few easy to manage but powerful units.

Overall, a fantastic strategy game, only the awkward and complex interface keep it from scoring 5 stars.

Shadow of the horned rat
This is a pretty fun game overall, but the grafixs could use some major improvement. The sound and music of this game are OK,
but i have definately seen better. But if u like games like this i would also recommend C&C Generals or any of the other games in that series.

Overshadowed by many other strategic sims....
I am a fan of the Warhammer license, however I was very disappointed when I played this game. Though somewhat addictive in the beginning levels due to the mass-strategy gameplay factor, once you begin to realize that your men are far from the "expert soldiers" they are described as, you will simply begin to become frustrated with the game and it's insanely difficult challenges. During the very first mission of the game, I pitted 12 heavily-armored cavalrymen against 10 golbin "stickers" (essentially four-foot green uglies with point sticks), and lost all but 2 of the cavalry. Is that disgusting or what? I understand that spears are supposed to be good against cavalry, but still...I played through probably three more levels, and after that I continued to have my bones broken time and again in absolutely crushing defeats. Not to mention that at the WORST times your men will run away -- for instance, when they're absolutely smashing the enemy, I've had the SAME cavalry break combat to flee, then get run down and all killed. Do not waste your time on this game -- it's a total disappointment.

Good Game
Shadow of the Horned Rat is one of the BEST PS I've ever played!

ULTRA ...
save your money...if you don't you will feel very dumb after puchasing it.The only game I ever put in the garbage can that wasn't busted. ... Read more

Reviews (3)

Probably My Favorite Game of All Time!
This is one of the few games I own that despite its age I still love it and play it often. I love the strategic elements to this game and how it plays even though it looks pretty dated. I tried the new Romance games that are out for the PS2 and I just didn't like them as much as this one. This game has tons of replay value and will surely keep you occupied for ages. Definitely a must buy for all you strategy fans!

Great game and I got Great service with it!
This game is alot of fun. I had played it for the SNES system but then decided to order it for the PS. It is lots of fun and very strategic. I would like to also thank the people for making it possible for the game getting to me, and in such a great timely manner. Ordered it and it arrived in 2 days. Great work!

A solid entry in the series
If you enjoyed any of the previous Romancing the Three Kingdom games, you will enjoy this as well.It is basically more of the same, enhanced with new spiffy new control options.

For those new to the series, Romancing the Three kingdoms is a turn based strategy game set in ancient china.It is sort of like a juiced up Risk set in Asia.Romancing the Three Kingdoms is a very slow paced game, if you don't have above average patience this game is not for you.Younger children won't appreciate the game.However if you are a methodical sort who enjoys carefully building and strategizing, you'll probably like this title. ... Read more

Reviews (5)

MY WAYS
BattleStations is a great game. I love all the strategy in it too.I think that it's realistic and fast. My favorite battle is PT Boat vs.PT Boat.I also like how the fleets are very balanced.
Your hands need to be quick if you want to win. And one more thing be prepared for the immposible!!!

This was the best 2 player game I've ever played!!!!
When i first rented this game it didn't look like much but as soon as i started playing it with my brother i loved it. If you like beating the pants off of other people and having lots of fun while doing so, buy battle-stations, trust me, you wont regret it!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Review on Battlestations by Destroyer_df
If you Battleship, then you will enjoy Battlestations. Even if you are like me. You will like it too. I'm not into games like Battlestations, but I enjoy playing it and after I played it a few times. I got used to it. I hope there is other game in the making, but the next one should morelike being in a real battle with planes,tanks,submarines, and options thatwould allow ground fighting among soldiers.

Annapolis Grads Will Want Their Money Back
Battlestations is a great game (don't short-quote me) for young kids whose dad or mom is in the Navy.They'll get a rudimentary understanding of the various vessels of our naval fleets, with a very cursory look at eachvessel's armament and characteristics.

Now to those of you who arelooking for a naval strategy game, simulating vessels from PT Boats on upto the Aircraft Carriers, this game will not pass morning quartersinspection.The hydrodynamics (movement over, under, and through thewater) was not only unrealistic...it was comical.Although the aircraftcarriers did not turn on a dime, they were still swifter than any vesselDennis Connor ever skippered!

Time, tide and formation...save your moneyfor (hopefully) a better game to come...or a yacht rental in the Chesapeakeor San Francisco Bay.

Great fun for the whole family!
If you are a child or an adult that loves battle games than you should try "Battlestations"!Not buying this game would be a MISTAKE!I have played the game "Battlestations" at least twenty-five times. I am an expert at it.It is a great game and you will have fun with therealistic seens and background music.This game should be rated one of thebest games around!Thank you for letting me share my ideas with you.Ihope you enjoy the game! ... Read more