Samurai Showdown 2 - NEOGEO

While we enjoyed the advanced features of this game, we were disappointed to find that you aren't able to begin where you left off in the storyline during a rematch. Instead, you are forced to start at the beginning. All of the NEOGEO fighting games offer superior animation as compared to the aging Game Boy fighters, but this title offers the most satisfying combination of fast action, precision control, and good looks. --Carrie Bell

Pros: Cool characters and good fighting Eerie music, neat section titles and scenery Fair amount of female fighters

Cons: Realistic violence may not appeal to some concerned parents Limited moves due to hand-held console Can't pick up where you left off in a game