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  Issue #43  
  Holiday 1997  


Cover Article

Diddy Kong Racing

Rare's latest showstopper for the N64 is... a kart racer! Before you start jeering with comparisons to Mario Kart, check out just how different this circuit racer is with the, ahem, lesser offering produced by Nintendo. Plus a look at each racer with pros and cons.








  

Issue Spotlight & Features

Holiday Handbook 1997-1998

Our bonus buyer's guide included in this issue covers our recommendations for the '97 Holiday Season, including certified PPM insight for all systems.

The Review Station

We present detailed reviews for Diddy Kong Racing on N64, and Castlevania: SOTN on PSX, and an archived review of Super Mario 64 on N64.

Slime of the Season

The Autumn '97 Slime Award is presented to a licensed game with excellent graphics but the poorest gameplay seen in years.




Snapshots

  • San Francisco Rush (N64)
  • Mischief Makers (N64)
  • Turok: Dinosaur Hunter (N64)
  • Crash Bandicoot 2 (PSX)
  • Re-Loaded (PSX)
  • Time Crisis (PSX)
  • Mega Man X4 (SATURN)
  • Mass Destruction (SATURN)
  • Bug Too (SATURN)
  • Hercules (GAME BOY)
  • Donkey Kong Land III (GAME BOY)
  • Tamagotchi (GAME BOY)

PPM Preview Corner

  • Conker 64 (N64)
  • Metal Gear Solid (PSX)
  • Burning Rangers (SATURN)


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