While visually improved over Half-Life, the engine in Blue Shift offers nothing groundbreaking, feeling notably dated. Players shouldn't anticipate impressive solar effects or expansive environments with breathtaking viewing distances. Unfortunately, Blue Shift itself, as a game, fails to deliver a substantial experience.

Emperor: Battle for Dune is, without a doubt, the best real-time strategy game on the market today. Its multifaceted gameplay and sheer volume of missions will keep you battling for spice until your eyes turn blue. The intricate balance between the three Houses Atreides, Harkonnen, and Ordos offers unparalleled strategic depth, ensuring every battle feels fresh and challenging. Prepare to lose countless hours to this addictive masterpiece.

If you crave slow-motion dives, dual-wielding action, and the precise moment a jump transforms into a combat roll, then this game is for you. Every muzzle flash pinpoints your enemy, and each bullet sends bodies recoiling, creating a visceral experience. With incredible graphics, a compelling storyline, and truly immersive gameplay, Max Payne expertly combines these elements to become Game of the Year.

It is a masterful piece of RTS gaming that will entrench those who dare to delve into it deep into the thrills of deep space combat. And they have managed to bring some excellent Fleet-Based combat to a genre, and for the hardcore RTS fans Conquest Frontier Wars will be a true gem.

The difficulty is daunting, the missions feel like intricate puzzles, and the frustration factor is high. Still, nothing compares to the moment when you finally get it right. Overall, Commandos 2 Men of Courage Shines as one of the most addictive and compelling strategy titles of 2001.

If you're seeking a real-time strategy game that realistically portrays modern-day warfare, Real War stands out. It's arguably the top contender in its genre.

The high-speed supercars featured in the game feel lifeless, the courses seem entirely too convoluted, and the physics are unexciting. In the end it's all about the racing and nothing here is that compelling.

Zoo Tycoon revitalizes the management genre with fresh gameplay and solid graphics, making it an addictive treat for zoo and animal enthusiasts.

Consider Pacific Warriors Air Combat Action a no-fly zone. Solo missions drag, the campaign is a slog, and gameplay is choppy. Customization is a mess, handling is clunky, and graphics are dated. Steer clear.

Ski-Doo X-Team Racing is the icing on the cake! Cool graphics, phat sounds and excellent gameplay contribute to making this a winner a genre. Definitely recommended for those who like racing or stunt games.

This is the gold standard for expansion packs! It delivers heaps more of everything that made the original game so captivating, while injecting just the right amount of fresh, exciting content to keep you on your toes. Westwood has once again proven their deep understanding of what players truly crave. Is this the most incredible expansion ever crafted? Without a shadow of a doubt, the answer is a resounding YES!

It's unquestionably Microsoft Flight Simulator 2002's surprisingly glorious and massively modified visual presentation that makes this the finest civilian flight simulation ever to appear.

Honestly, I just didn't get the hype with Sid Meier's Civilization III. Spent hours staring at a pixelated map, moving little units around at a snail's pace. The interface felt clunky, and trying to figure out what all the different buildings and technologies did felt like deciphering ancient hieroglyphics. By the time something interesting finally happened, I was already bored out of my mind. Definitely not my idea of fun.

This WWII Real-time strategy hidden gem, Warcommander, drops you straight into the European theater. Command a fixed army through historically inspired scenarios with clear objectives and unique rules. It's an immersive and strategic experience for any WWII buff.