OddWorld: Munch's Odyssee
Grade: C
Publisher: OddWorld Inhabitants (2001)
Reviewed: 2008/3/16
Rating: Teen
OddWorld: Stranger's Wrath
Grade: C
Publisher: Electronic Arts (2006)
Reviewed: 2008/3/16
Rating: Teen
Otogi 2: Immortal Warriors
Grade: D
Publisher: Sega (2004)
Reviewed: 2005/4/15
Rating: Teen (blood, fantasy violence)
Otogi: Myth of Demons
Grade: F
Publisher: Sega (2003)
Reviewed: 2005/4/15
Rating: Teen (fantasy violence)
Outlaw Golf: Holiday Golf
Grade: F
Publisher: Simon and Schuster (2002)
Reviewed: 2010/2/21
Rating: Teen (comic mischief, mild language, mild violence)
Our high score: 84
1 or 2 players
Outlaw Golf: Nine More Holes of Xmas
Grade: F
Publisher: Simon and Schuster (2003)
Reviewed: 2010/2/21
Rating: Teen (comic mischief, mature sexual themes, mild language, mild violence)
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1 or 2 players
Outlaw Volleyball
Grade: C-
Publisher: Simon and Schuster (2003)
Reviewed: 2004/5/12
Rating: Mature (mature humor, mild violence, suggestive themes)

I tend to enjoy Volleyball games, and considering the incredible babes that grace this title, Outlaw Volleyball should have rated much higher. These chicks are even sexier than the gorgeous dames in Dead or Alive Volleyball (Xbox). Outlaw Volleyball also includes an assortment of male characters, but what's the point in that? What
really stinks is that only
two of the females are available off the bat, and you'll need to invest an inordinate amount of time in the single-player "tour" mode to unlock the others. The gameplay itself is average at best. Well-designed controls let you set the ball and aim shots with precision, and a power meter determines the potency of your spikes. Unfortunately the females tend to be weak, and as a result most games feature endless volleys. But the biggest drawback to this game is its whole "outlaw" theme. The loud-mouthed, wisecracking announcer is a complete jerk, and I had to shut him off almost immediately. The volleyball courts are set in unappealing places including a prison and a sewer. Wacky extra "features" like exploding balls, dynamite, and one-on-one fights do nothing but bog down the action. Although the packaging refers to the humor as "mature", in fact it's anything but! When all is said and done, Outlaw Volleyball is fair, but it's really no better than any of the other volleyball games on the market. © Copyright 2004 The Video Game Critic.
Outlaw Volleyball Red Hot
Grade: NA
Publisher: Simon and Schuster (2003)
Reviewed: 2004/3/5
Rating: Teen
Publisher: Sega (2004)
Reviewed: 2019/8/17
Rating: Everyone
Outrun 2006: Coast to Coast
Grade: A+
Publisher: Sega (2006)
Reviewed: 2019/8/17
Rating: Everyone
Painkiller: Hell Wars
Grade: B-
Publisher: Dreamcatcher (2006)
Reviewed: 2007/11/6
Rating: Mature (blood and gore, intense violence, partial nudity)
Panzer Dragoon Orta
Grade: A-
Publisher: Sega (2003)
Reviewed: 2003/2/27
Rating: Teen (animated blood, violence)
Pinball Hall of Fame: The Gottlieb Collection
Grade: C
Publisher: Crave (2005)
Reviewed: 2005/3/22
Rating: Everyone
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Pirates of the Caribbean
Grade: D-
Publisher: Bethesda (2003)
Reviewed: 2003/7/27
Rating: Teen (violence, gambling, use of alcohol)
Pirates: The Legend of Black Kat
Grade: A-
Publisher: Electronic Arts (2002)
Reviewed: 2006/10/14
Rating: Teen (suggestive themes, violence)

Although widely overlooked, Legend of Black Kat is arguably the best pirate game ever made. It's a potent combination of explosive sea battles, interesting island exploration, and exciting swordplay. The game progresses at a steady clip thanks to its nicely tuned difficulty, responsive controls, and frequent save points. You assume the role of an attractive female pirate by the name of Kat, who must single-handedly battle famous pirates, giant crabs, gorillas, and skeletons. In addition to wielding a sword, Kat can hurl knives and toss exploding powder kegs. Each island is unique and fun to explore. I especially like the nifty vibration effect that alerts you of nearby buried treasure. Controlling your ship on the high seas is easy thanks to arcade-style controls that even include a turbo boost! Blasting away at other ships is satisfying, especially when they explode into flames. This Xbox version's graphics are noticeably more polished than the Playstation 2 version, and its crisp audio includes creaking boats hulls, exotic birds, resounding explosions, and a lively musical score. The save and load times are much better in this version as well. Those looking for realism will prefer
Sid Meier's Pirates (Xbox, 2005), but gamers looking for non-stop action should check out this underrated adventure. © Copyright 2006 The Video Game Critic.
Pitfall: The Lost Expedition
Grade: C-
Publisher: Activision (2004)
Reviewed: 2005/7/3
Rating: Everyone
Project Gotham Racing
Grade: B+
Publisher: Microsoft (2001)
Reviewed: 2001/12/6

I'm not sure what "Project Gotham" means, but this is no Batman game. It's a super-realistic racer that takes you through the streets of New York, London, Tokyo, and San Francisco. With sharp graphics, responsive control, and intense gameplay, Project Gotham is easily one of the best racers I've ever played. The 25 cars look fantastic and handle like a dream. The tracks aren't very exciting, but there's plenty of variety and the cities look fairly realistic. The main problem is that the tracks tend to have VERY dark shadows, making it difficult to judge upcoming turns. A well-designed "kudos" system allows you to earn points by driving with style, speed, and skill. It's really fun to watch your points rack up during a good run. You use these points to unlock new tracks and cars. Unlike Gran Turismo 3 (PS2), you won't have to invest an inordinate amount of time to get to the good stuff. The audio is less impressive, and the "radio" tunes didn't really appeal to me. The four-player split-screen mode is smooth and very competitive. Project Gotham is really a very impressive first generation racer for the XBox. © Copyright 2001 The Video Game Critic.
Project Gotham Racing 2
Grade: B+
Publisher: Microsoft (2003)
Reviewed: 2004/6/23
Rating: Everyone
Quantum Redshift
Grade: B+
Publisher: Microsoft (2002)
Reviewed: 2003/1/30
Rating: Teen (mild violence)
R: Racing Evolution
Grade: F
Publisher: Namco (2003)
Reviewed: 2004/5/12
Rating: Teen (mild language, suggestive themes)
Rallisport Challenge
Grade: B
Publisher: Microsoft (2002)
Reviewed: 2002/8/14
Red Dead Revolver
Grade: B
Publisher: Rockstar (2004)
Reviewed: 2010/6/20
Rating: Mature (blood, violence)
Publisher: Ubi Soft (2002)
Reviewed: 2003/4/26
Rating: Teen (violence)