Reviews

This week's reviews are dominated by a game, "so good it makes you stop feeling sorry for Gamecube owners". Yes, Resident Evil 4 is that good. In fact Steve Boxer, when not admiring the "stunning" graphics, offers it the highest praise. "The best game of the year so far", he said. But you know what? Viewtiful Joe 2 isn't too far behind. If you missed the original then don't make the same mistake twice. "A retro-tinged revelation", was my description and if you fancy something a little different than a GTA rip-off or shoddy footy title, give this a look. Last, and least, is The Punisher, THQ's violent Max Payne facsimile. But if you've had a bad at the office then the "Special Interrogations" may help you let off steam. Reviewer Mike Anderiesz described them. "They involve the carefully timed use of chain saws, slamming windows and even hand grenades thrown into sealed caskets". So not much subtlety in the games reviewed this week then, but certainly a lot of entertainment.