Science Reviews

It's the year 2463 and the objective is clear. Take control of an expendable group of mass-produced soldiers, armed with flamethrowers, laser-guided missile launchers, and other high-powered weapons, and make the world safe for humans. The mission may be suicidal, but not to worry: when one expendable goes down, the mother ship just sends another in.

The enemy, a group of metal-plated aliens known as the Charva, comes at you in waves, as players search for keys, human hostages, and hidden secrets. There are 20 levels of mayhem in all, including bonus stages, as well as two-player cooperative and death modes.

On the downside, even the most experienced players may find Expendable nearly impossible to beat. Also, the graphics and control of this version are a sizable notch below the Dreamcast version. But if it's total carnage players are after, this one doesn't disappoint. --Robb Guido

Pros:

• Nonstop, run-and-shoot action
• Lots of weapons to choose from

Cons:

• Below-average controls and graphics

With this complete set of barnyard animals, kids can turn their imaginative play area into a farm, The outstanding details and realistic painting of the set allow them to develop their own beneficial storytelling play. The durable and high-quality solid plastic material could survive years of play. The whole set is sold in a colorful handy plastic carry case .