By ROBB GUIDO
© St. Petersburg Times, published February 12, 2001
SYSTEM: Game Boy
MAKER: Hasbro Interactive
PRICE: $29.99
Frogger 2 enhances the graphics of its predecessor and adds dozens of levels. Now, not only does Frogger have to avoid cars and trucks but also spiders and traps. It takes fast reflexes to win.
Grade: B+
SYSTEM: PlayStation
MAKER: Hasbro Interactive
PRICE: $39.99
Frogger 2 for PlayStation tries to expand the original by adding slick graphics and more complicated levels. In this case, simplicity was more fun.
Grade: C
SYSTEM: Game Boy Color
MAKER: Lego Media
PRICE: $29.99
This game has players trying to lead their Lego guy through levels by using his special skills. The puzzles are somewhat clever, but there's not too much action.
Grade: B-
SYSTEM: Game Boy Color
MAKER: Activision
PRICE: $29.99
Road Champs stands as one of the most polished sports titles for Game Boy in quite a while. Players can perform 50 tricks with two buttons over 27 well-designed courses, and it looks good.
Grade: A-
SYSTEM: PlayStation
MAKER: LucasArts
PRICE: $39.99
It's vehicular combat using Star Wars means of transportation. Demolition comes from the makers of Vigilante 8, but it isn't nearly as deep. The play control and graphics aren't anything to write home about.
Grade: D
SYSTEM: PlayStation
MAKER: Hasbro Interactive
PRICE: $39.99
NASCAR Heat has everything in terms of pro drivers, cars and tracks, as well as excellent game play. The graphics and sound drag it down, but fans probably won't care too much.
Grade: B-