Their reception of this element varied: Tim Soete of GameSpot felt that it was " morally questionable ", while the Game Revolution reviewer noted that it was " done in a tongue-in-cheek manner ," and he was " not personally offended ".

GameSpot reviewer Brad Shoemaker gave the game an 8. 5, but cited " muffled sound effects " in Final Fantasy IV, and was displeased with frequent loading in Chrono Trigger.

GameSpot reviewer Jeff Gerstmann felt that the soundtrack was subjective to personal preference, stating " you'll either want to crank the volume up or turn the music all the way down.

" In a review for the PC version's altered soundtrack, fellow GameSpot reviewer Andrew Park felt that the new music was fitting for the game.

Command & Conquer was well received and was widely praised by critics: " Command & Conquer is one of the finest, most brilliantly-designed computer games I have ever seen " said GameSpot reviewer Chris Hudak.

In addition, the game's artificial intelligence was not regarded as particularly challenging, with GameSpot noting that " enemies follow the same sorts of predictable patterns that may remember from previous Doom games " while GameSpy stated the way enemies would spawn to attack the player was " gimmicky "; the reviewer noted that players would realize that picking up a lone armor vest would cause a variety of zombies to emerge from hidden compartments in the dark.

The quantity and accessibility of the minigames was lauded by GameSpot, although the reviewer Ryan Davis proceeded to note " If you bought Mario Party 4 last year, Mario Party 5 is hard to recommend.

GameSpot reviewer Frank Provo gave the game an 8. 2 out of ten, stating " Sonic Advance 2 is easily the toughest 2D Sonic game ever made ", where as GameSpy reviewer Christian Nutt called Sonic Advance 2 " a solid adventure with some niggling flaws ", and gave the game a 3 out of 5.

GameSpot reviewer Greg Kasavin agreed with many of IGN's criticisms, stating that " it's not that the game is easy so much that it's extremely short " and that Blue Shift " doesn't amount to much on its own terms ".

GameSpot reviewer Greg Kasavin commented that the fights have been highly improved with the addition of new fighting styles which " is clearly inspired by kung fu movies ".

Greg Kasavin of GameSpot praised the unity of " great-looking camera work with simple controls " and compared its " thought-provoking " storyline to Metal Gear Solid, while a GamePro reviewer criticized those features, calling the controls limited, the cel-shading dull, and the story incoherent.

" GameSpot < nowiki >'</ nowiki > s reviewer Ron Dulin appreciated how The Beginning was a daring revamp of the series, instead of a safe, slightly modified sequel ( like the earlier Populous II ).

IGN said " I-Ninja packs so much personality and attitude into its formulaic design that its charm and personality lift it above the fray of me-too titles " GameSpot reviewer Ryan Davis said " At first glance, I-Ninja may appear to be a simple action game designed for kids, but in reality, it is anything but.

GameSpot reviewer Shane Mooney said the soundtrack was " just the adrenaline pump needed.

In addition to Electronic Gaming Monthly < nowiki >'</ nowiki > s award of " Soundtrack of the Year ", GameSpot commented that the musical score conveyed, and often intensified, the mood of any given situation, while it was described as " one of the finest game soundtracks ever " by a reviewer from Eurogamer.

IGN's reviewer noted improvements made to the map editor and praised the amount of new content, while GameSpot focused on the addition of the Conflux alignment and subtle tweaks to the gameplay.

A GameSpot reviewer liked the game but felt most of the roads were " outrageous " and that the cars would be unfamiliar to many.

One GameSpot reviewer writes ; " While the PC version manages to address some of the more egregious glitches that appeared in the console versions of the game, it still doesn't feel like a finished product ".

One such reviewer was GameSpot, giving the game a score of 7. 6, which they classed as " Good ".

In his review for GameSpot, Frank Provo found it " absolutely astonishing that Nintendo let 13 years go by before making Super Metroid readily available again ", but considered the most important thing was that players " can now play this masterpiece without having to track down the original Super Nintendo Entertainment System cartridge or fumble with legally questionable emulators ".

Both Frank Provo of GameSpot and Lucas M. Thomas of IGN rated Yoshi 5 out of 10.

" There was particular praise given to the innovative internal clock feature, with Frank Povo of GameSpot, noting " The first major addition to Pokémon GS is the presence of a time element ...

GameSpot editor Frank Provo commented that it " does the Pokémon license proud ", calling it both " addictive " and praising its overall value.

" Frank Provo of GameSpot states that Infiltrator " is a fun handheld game that should please anyone who's looking for an action game with teeth.

" Frank Provo of GameSpot, on the other hand, wrote that " each level [...] is a game unto itself, which makes for a rather pleasing and varied experience.

Craig Harris of IGN and Frank Provo of GameSpot have declared that the game was superior to its predecessor in a number of areas.

Frank Provo of GameSpot gave the game a 5. 6 out of 10 and wrote that the game, " is almost an exact duplicate of WWE Road to WrestleMania X8 from two years ago, warts and all.

GameSpot editor Frank Provo called Pichu " cute ".

" Frank Provo of GameSpot had similar complaints about Splatterhouse.

It was commented by Frank Provo of GameSpot that " longtime fans may be disappointed to discover that there's really nothing in Mega Man Battle Network 6 that wasn't in the previous games, but they'll likely feel compelled to finish this one anyway, since the story provides the payoff for events that have been building since the first game ".

Greg Kasavin from GameSpot had similar comments, and appreciated that unlike other RPG protagonists Cecil was already an experienced warrior in the start of the game and had strong relationships established.

GameSpot agreed with positive reviews and praised every aspect of the game, stating " Quake is a masterpiece on every level, with its ominous atmosphere, silky-smooth animation, incredibly well-balanced gameplay and level design, and unparalleled soundtrack.

" GameSpot stated " Although Red Faction rarely outstrips the games it draws inspiration from, the fact that there are times when it shows them up at all is pretty impressive.

" Justin Calvert of GameSpot noted that " the Special Edition looks much better and is the only way to play if you want to hear ... what characters are saying, whereas the original game's interface is less clunky.

GameSpot praised the graphical style for making the game " as much fun to watch as it is to play ".

GameSpot criticized it, saying that not only is it a port of an inferior version, but it retains all of the technical flaws found in this version.

GameSpot claimed " it lacks enough ' wow factor ' to exert the revolutionary influence that Donkey Kong Country had " and IGN reports that while it is " not the leap and bound that Donkey Kong Country was for Super NES, is still an excellent platformer all the same ".

Amer Ajami of GameSpot rated the PS2 version 6. 2 out of 10, writing that it " suffers from a number of problems, not the least of which is bad collision detection.

GameSpot also gave the Game Boy Color port an 8. 0, saying of the original NES release: " Crystalis ' sheer depth-and the quality of its presentation-was without peer, and it is still regarded as a milestone title in the RPG genre.

GameSpot also criticized how easy it is for the player to avoid being seen, as well as the game's short length, and called it " more of a work of art than ... an actual game.

According to an article on the GameSpot website, Dini is " widely regarded as the godfather of the soccer game genre ", having created such influential titles as Kick Off ( 1989 ), Player Manager ( 1990 ), Dino Dini's Goal ( 1993 ), and Dino Dini's Football ( 1994 ).

GameSpot said that while the game is " decent enough to make it worth the $ 5 price the Wii's Virtual Console ", it features " questionable design decision " and can get confusing if players don't have the help of walkthroughs.

GameSpot also criticized the games ' graphical detail, calling the low polygon count on the vehicles as " particularly uninspiring " and that the " track detail is also very limited, giving the track a spartan feel to it ".

GameSpot gave Quake 4 an 8. 0 and it also said: " The single-player is great fun, but the uninspired multiplayer leaves a lot to be desired.

GameSpot named SHODAN one of the ten best computer game villains and one of the best female characters in gaming, compared her to HAL 9000, though noting that unlike Hal, SHODAN was unquestionably aware of her actions and the consequences of them, describing her as an unforgettable villain due to her personality and adding " is more believable than most game characters are, and in many ways, she actually seems more human.

X-Play ( previously GameSpot TV and Extended Play ) is a TV program about video games, known for its reviews and comedy skits.

The three games in " Bonus " mode were praised, although reviewers were least enthusiastic about " Card Party ", with GameSpot commenting that " This mode is proof that the minigames are really what make Mario Party fun, as it's pretty dull.

The game's graphics received a mediocre response, with GameSpot commenting that the presentation is " starting to seem a bit antiquated " when noting that the character models did not seem to have been updated from Mario Party 4.

GameSpot noted that the game's audio did fit the game, although they commented that it " is largely recycled from Mario Party 4 ".

In 2009, GameSpot revealed that Matsuno is writing MadWorld's story.

GameSpot granted the game a score of 9. 8 / 10 and stated, " As far as platformers go, Wario Land 3 is a game that fires on all cylinders.