Lollipop Magazine

Naruto – Ultimate Ninja Heroes 2 – The Phantom Fortress

September 1, 2008

The simple, fast and loose fighting mechanics of the Naruto games are tailor-made for portable gaming.

Hot Shots Golf – Open Tee 2 – Review

July 1, 2008

The graphics in Open Tee 2 are no slouch, but without the level of immersion in the wide-open calm of Out of Bounds, you have to be content with the gameplay.

Dead Head Fred – Review

March 1, 2008

A PI is beheaded by the corrupt public figure he was digging up too much dirt on. He’s put back together by a mad scientist who gives him interchangeable heads.

Call of Duty – Roads to Victory – Review

February 1, 2008

It’s such a popular series, it’s no surprise when titles pop up on every system imaginable, but imagination could’ve played a bigger role in the development.

Smash Court Tennis 3 – Review

December 7, 2007

A serious challenge to the Virtua Tennis series’ near-perfect blend of realism and pick-up-and-play arcade action.

Jeanne D’Arc – Review

October 19, 2007

Jeanne D’Arc, a strategy RPG based (loosely) on the historical exploits of the title character, may be the most accessible game in the entire genre.

Parappa the Rappa – Review

September 28, 2007

Back in the day, it was hard to resist the childlike drawing and animation, the happy tunes, and characters like a Rasta frog and a karate-teaching onion.

Metal Slug Anthology – Review

July 21, 2007

The complete series on one disc. There aren’t many more satisfying 2D action games than the Metal Slug series. A non-stop blast-a-thon with a sense of humor.

Activision Hits Remixed – Review

March 17, 2007

All the favorites from the ol’ Atari days you remember (Pitfall, Ice Hockey), or don’t (Megamania), as well as some that are better forgotten (Oink!).

Pirates! – Review

March 16, 2007

It’s easy to pick up and play. You don’t have to invest much time or effort to jump into swashbuckling or rudimentary sneaking missions.