Dynasty Warriors 2

"...If you were one of the lucky(?) few to get your hands on a PS2, you should at least rent Dynasty Warriors 2. I guarantee it's a good sight fresher than Ridge Racer V or the latest Bust-a-Move game."

"...a curious mix of hand-to-hand action and strategy set during the "Three Kingdoms" period of Chinese history... You still control a single hero, but now you can roam around a vast battlefield, facing...dozens of enemy soldiers at once in brutal hand-to-hand combat..."

"Although there’s some fun to be had here, for what we dole out for PlayStation 2 games it should last beyond a first day's worth of play, and that's why we have to be so harsh on it."

"I think the problem with Dynasty Warriors 2 isn't so much what it is, but what it isn't. You get the feeling that they're on the verge of something great. With a few more strokes of the design pen - more control, better AI, improved graphics - this could be a fantastic game."

"...more than 40 fully rendered combatants on screen at once... actual fighting is straightforward... Engagements will hinge not only on fighting skills, but also on morale... still has the feeling of a top-notch fighting game..."