While I read the mags back then I was mostly into the PC focused offerings. Some did cover consoles but the games were already old, at least three months (if not more), on store shelves. By then most of my friends and me figured out which ones we were going to get

I was able to get to a couple levels into the game but could never figure out the best way to progress beyond level 3 or so. It was a tough game and one that required 101% focused playing.