GTA was finally gaining momentum around 2004 and Sierra wanted to capitalize on its success, but failed to recapture everything that made the LSL series great. Basically, go around a university trying to get on a dating show, while chatting up birds and playing mini-games with them. Al Lowe wasn't impressed by this concept, and anyone who thinks Box Office Bust is any better should have their heads examined.
Crusader: No Remorse is the best Origin games I have ever played. The introduction sets the game up great nicely, and all the missions are well worth playing. The highlight is eavesdropping on a meeting between Draygen and his members. Also, the soundtrack is the best of any Origin game so far. I could press a certain key combination to hear any music that I like instead of listening to the default one for that mission. I am looking forward to the release of No Regret here on GOG.