Action Games

Gods and Generals

Gods and Generals

Platform: PC
February 18, 2003
The action and drama of the American Civil War comes to life in this new game from the creators of "Gods & Generals." The outcome of the war that divided a nation, split families and changed the course of history is now up to you! You're a Company Commander on the front line of the bloodiest battle ever fought. Crucial decisions will impact the lives of thousands of men, so make sure your battle plan is airtight! Musty, death-filled air surrounds you at Bull Run or... feel the bitter cold of Fredricksburg as Gods and Generals puts you in actual battlefield settings as you fight to "Preserve the Union" or "Save the Confederacy"! [Activision Value]
Metascore:
19
User Score:
6.6
I Was an Atomic Mutant!

I Was an Atomic Mutant!

Platform: PC
February 14, 2003
You are the victim of a horrible scientific experiment! Terrorize innocent bystanders, fumbling military squads and unsuspecting cities to exact your revenge. [ValuSoft]
Metascore:
64
User Score:
tbd
Wings

Wings

Platform: Game Boy Advance
February 13, 2003
Take to the skies at the dawn of aviation in Europe's most brutal conflict! Relive the action, glory and daring of World War I through the eyes of a rookie pilot in the Allied or German forces. Soar to the top of your squadron as you fight through 220 missions over two separate campaigns. Strage the front lines, bomb enemy bases and engage cunning Aces in thrilling first-person dogfights. Defend the free world as an Allied pilot or conquer it in the name of the Kaiser!
Metascore:
72
User Score:
tbd
Vexx

Vexx

Platform: PlayStation 2
February 11, 2003
On the forsaken remains of what was once the proud planet called Astara, the villagers of Rockhaven lead difficult but peaceful lives, until the day the Shadowraith, "Dark Yabu," and his minions swept down from the sky. With terrible ferocity and ruthless efficiency they descended upon the townsfolk, enslaving them to work deep in the caves that surrounded their village. Dark Yabu murdered the grandfather of the young VEXX, who managed to slip quietly aboard the enemy's windship. There, locked deep within Yabu's sanctum, was the last pair of Astani Battlegauntlets, which leapt from their chest onto VEXX's outstretched hands, and bonded to his arms and giving him special powers. [Acclaim]
Metascore:
63
User Score:
7.6
Vexx

Vexx

Platform: Xbox
February 11, 2003
Step into the role of Vexx as he seeks vengeance on those who murdered his grandfather and enslaved his people. Equipped with a set of razor-sharp war talons, you'll travel through volcanic islands, desert temples, frozen citadels, and giants' castles to confront the evil Dark Yabu, Shadowraith, and their minions. As darkness falls, enemies become more aggressive and the environments become more hostile. It will take all your combat skills and climbing moves to bring peace back to the villagers of Rockhaven.
Metascore:
70
User Score:
8.2
Vexx

Vexx

Platform: GameCube
February 11, 2003
Step into the role of Vexx as he seeks vengeance on those who murdered his grandfather and enslaved his people. Equipped with a set of razor-sharp war talons, you'll travel through volcanic islands, desert temples, frozen citadels, and giants' castles to confront the evil Dark Yabu, Shadowraith, and their minions. As darkness falls, enemies become more aggressive and the environments become more hostile. It will take all your combat skills and climbing moves to bring peace back to the villagers of Rockhaven.
Metascore:
71
User Score:
7.3
Pride FC: Fighting Championships

Pride FC: Fighting Championships

Platform: PlayStation 2
February 11, 2003
The most realistic "No Holds Barred" fighting videogame for the PS2. Fighters are accurately recreated in amazing detail with appearance, fighting style, movements and signature ring entrances. Various combat elements capture the intensity and authenticity of a Pride contest including multiple fighting positions, unique fighting styles, hundreds of moves, counters and reversals. With a TV-style presentation, each match-up comes to life in fully scaled arenas complete with ring announcers, lighting, pyrotechnics and realistic camera angles. [THQ]
Metascore:
73
User Score:
8.7
Disney's The Jungle Book

Disney's The Jungle Book

Platform: Game Boy Advance
February 11, 2003
Journey as Mowgli through wild jungles based on Walt Disney's The Jungle Book original animated film! Explore vivid worlds, encounter wild creatures, and challenge all the characters in the wild jungle like Baloo, Bagheera, Kaa, King Louie, Shere Khan, and more.
Metascore:
60
User Score:
tbd
Capcom vs. SNK 2 EO

Capcom vs. SNK 2 EO

Platform: Xbox
February 11, 2003
Two fighting giants clash in Capcom vs. SNK 2 EO. Now you can choose from more than 44 characters from the Capcom and SNK fighting universes and pit them against one another in one-on-one slugfests. Before each match, you can customize your character's fighting style with one of six new Grooves. Then, put your uppercuts, throws, and combos to the test in six gameplay modes featuring multiple tournaments. With the new Free Ratio System, you can easily determine the level of your fighter's strength.
Metascore:
80
User Score:
8.4
Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon

Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon

Platform: GameCube
February 9, 2003
When new leaders in Russia attempt to rebuild the Iron Curtain, war escalates, casualties mount, hostages are taken, and the Ghosts are sent in. Take a highly skilled Ghost team through a series of missions that range from demolitions to search-and-rescue and all-out firefights for survival. You can carry dozens of standard and special-issue weapons such as the M16A2, the M4 carbine, and the fearsome and deadly OICW. Bring a friend into the firefight in split-screen multiplayer mode. Your team--and the world--is counting on you.
Metascore:
59
User Score:
5.3
Guilty Gear X2

Guilty Gear X2

Platform: PlayStation 2
February 3, 2003
Guilty Gear X2 revives the fighting tournament designed to find humans skilled enough to thwart the Gear threat. Take over 20 playable fighters, with 6 outrageous new characters. Use electrifying new moves and features, like Psych Burst, Faultless Defense, the all-new Burst Gauge system and more. Devastate your opponent with an arsenal of eye-popping, jaw-dropping moves and combos, including trademarks like Overdrive Attack, Gatling Combo, Roman Cancel and signature Instant Kills for each character! [Sammy]
Metascore:
87
User Score:
8.6
Unreal II: The Awakening

Unreal II: The Awakening

Platform: PC
February 3, 2003
As a Terran Colonial Authority Marshall, you're patrolling a sector of the frontier with three crew members when an interstellar war erupts about you! Rumors of powerful and ancient alien artifacts have driven rival factions to war in an attempt to find and control the objects. You must locate these artifacts, determine their purpose and restore order to the sector - before it's too late. [Infogrames]
Metascore:
75
User Score:
6.6
Battlefield 1942: The Road to Rome

Battlefield 1942: The Road to Rome

Platform: PC
February 2, 2003
This multiplayer-focused expansion pack features more maps, more vehicles, and more fighting forces. The Road to Rome focuses exclusively on the key Italian and Sicilian campaigns of WWII. Each map comes with highly detailed environments such as Italian houses, Mediterranean trees, and even the Monte Cassino Monastery. This expansion pack features eight new vehicles including the German BF-110 and British Mosquito twin-engine fighter-bombers as well as new Italian, British, and German tanks and anti-tank guns. Play as several infantry classes, controlling many weapons available to the Axis and Allies, and commanding numerous land vehicles, ships, and aircraft. The original Battlefield 1942 game is required to play The Road to Rome. [Electronic Arts]
Metascore:
84
User Score:
7.7
Daredevil

Daredevil

Platform: Game Boy Advance
February 2, 2003
New Yorkers begin to question their superhero's allegiance in a game based on the Daredevil movie. The Kingpin, the city's most notorious crime boss, has told the world that Daredevil is his hired gun--and now Daredevil must set the record straight in a deadly showdown. As Daredevil, you'll zip, swing, and dive from rooftops to sewers. When you're not knocking out villains with the billy club, you'll fight them using Daredevil's boxing and martial arts skills. Although Daredevil is blind, he can still see through walls using his radar-sense skills, explore the interactive world of Hell's Kitchen, and interact with a cast of Marvel characters.
Metascore:
50
User Score:
7.4
Battle Engine Aquila

Battle Engine Aquila

Platform: Xbox
January 20, 2003
An epic battle rages between the Forseti and the Muspell as the oceans rise and land disappears. The Forseti compel you to help protect their remaining land by taking charge of a powerful war machine--the Battle Engine. Whether in walking or in flying mode, you have access to an array of destructive weapons to use in expansive environments. You'll command a device so powerful and advanced that your battlefield decisions will shape the direction of each engagement and, ultimately, the entire war.
Metascore:
76
User Score:
tbd
Battle Engine Aquila

Battle Engine Aquila

Platform: PlayStation 2
January 19, 2003
An epic battle rages between the Forseti and the Muspell as the oceans rise and land disappears. The Forseti compel you to help protect their remaining land by taking charge of the ultimate war machine - the Battle Engine. Whether in walking or in flying mode, you have access to an array of destructive weapons and you receive constant direction from base command. By commanding a device so powerful and advanced, your battlefield decisions will shape the direction of each engagement and, ultimately, the entire war. [Infogrames]
Metascore:
73
User Score:
7.4
War of the Monsters

War of the Monsters

Platform: PlayStation 2
January 14, 2003
The most surprising game at 2002's E3 finds you as a giant beast on a rampage of destruction through various cities while beating the pulp out of other mythical creatures along the way.
Metascore:
80
User Score:
8.7
Digimon Battle Spirit

Digimon Battle Spirit

Platform: Game Boy Advance
January 13, 2003
Battle your way through seven spectacular stages in this Digimon race against the clock! Fun for the entire family, Digimon BattleSpirit provides classic fighting fun for 1 or 2 players, as you compete as one of your favorite Digimon characters in an exciting, exhilarating, digivolving battle!
Metascore:
60
User Score:
7.9
Panzer Dragoon Orta

Panzer Dragoon Orta

Platform: Xbox
January 12, 2003
The dragon rises to power once again in Panzer Dragoon: Orta. Dragons, creatures that once ruled the skies, are now mankind's only hope against a dark empire. With humanity at war and on the brink of extinction, it's up to you and your dragon to take to the skies and assist in the rebellion. On the back of your flying friend, you'll become part of intense chases and battles with powerful enemies. In order to defeat the evil empire, you must master multiple weapons, dragon powers, and advanced attacks.
Metascore:
90
User Score:
8.4
Dynasty Warriors 3: Xtreme Legends

Dynasty Warriors 3: Xtreme Legends

Platform: PlayStation 2
January 11, 2003
Play as 7 fierce generals in Musou mode- Lu Bu, Diao Chan, Meng Huo, Zhu Rong, Zhang Jiao, Dong Zhuo and Yuan Shao. Completely revamped stages with new scenarios and events.
Metascore:
72
User Score:
8.5
Dragon's Lair 3D

Dragon's Lair 3D

Platform: GameCube
January 7, 2003
Princess Daphne has been kidnapped by the evil dragon, Singe, and hidden in a medieval castle owned my Mordroc, a powerful and malevolent wizard. To save her, you will take on the role of Dirk the Daring, a goofy but courageous knight. As he advances through the castle with the help of a magical amulet, Dirk must overcome a slew of challenges, from jumping over flaming pits and climbing ropes to flying across chasms and battling swarms of the wizard's minions. Use quick reflexes, cunning, and resourcefulness to fight your way through the castle to find Daphne and save the kingdom from Mordroc's clutches.
Metascore:
65
User Score:
6.8
Crash Bandicoot 2: N-Tranced

Crash Bandicoot 2: N-Tranced

Platform: Game Boy Advance
January 7, 2003
Crash is back and ready to take on an all-new nefarious villain. After the events of Crash Bandicoot: The Huge Adventure, Tropy, with the help of N. Trance, kidnaps Coco and Crunch, planning to brainwash them to the evil side. Now, Crash must travel to N. Trance's twisted realm, battle and rescue Coco and Crunch, and ultimately defeat N. Trance and N. Tropy. To achieve these goals, you must use all of Crash's spin, slide, and jumping abilities across 24 different levels. As you progress through the game, you'll find yourself flying a helicopter, water-skiing, and piloting a spaceship--all for the sake of saving your friends.
Metascore:
75
User Score:
7.9
Jazz Jackrabbit

Jazz Jackrabbit

Platform: Game Boy Advance
January 3, 2003
Now our hero is jazzed up with trick new weapons and tactics, super-cool environments, and a slew of slimy opponents waiting to turn you into rabbit stew. Watch out for surprises as fantastic characters like Zoe Cottontail, Professor Lapin, Spaz and more, unite their powers to help Jazz kick some intergalactic butt.
Metascore:
68
User Score:
3.5
The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers

The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers

Platform: GameCube
December 31, 2002
The second chapter in the epic story of Middle-earth pits you against Sauron and the evil forces of Mordor. In The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers, you'll battle an army of 10,000 Uruk-Hai on the walls of Helm's Deep, hordes of Orcs on the plains of Rohan, and even the monstrous Cave Troll in Balin's Tomb. Guide Aragorn, Gimli, or Legolas through 13 interactive environments, using each character's unique moves, skills, and weaponry to complete your quest.
Metascore:
82
User Score:
8.4
E.T. Interplanetary Mission

E.T. Interplanetary Mission

Platform: PlayStation
December 30, 2002
Join E.T. for a space odyssey to six dangerous alien planets. Your mission is to find rare and exotic plant specimens to achieve a truly cosmic goal: Save the UNIVERSE!!! Throughout your adventure, you'll need E.T.'s special powers of Telekinesis, Heart Stun, Healing Powers, and Telepathy to help unravel puzzles achieve mission critical objectives. Do this while neutralizing dangerous alien creatures and threatening government agents, and you'll be a hero.
Metascore:
50
User Score:
4.0
The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers

The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers

Platform: Xbox
December 30, 2002
The second chapter in the epic story of Middle-earth pits you against Sauron and the evil forces of Mordor. In The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers, you'll battle an army of 10,000 Uruk-Hai on the walls of Helm's Deep, hordes of Orcs on the plains of Rohan, and even the monstrous Cave Troll in Balin's Tomb. Guide Aragorn, Gimli, or Legolas through 13 interactive environments, using each character's unique moves, skills, and weaponry to complete your quest.
Metascore:
79
User Score:
8.2
SpongeBob SquarePants: Revenge of the Flying Dutchman

SpongeBob SquarePants: Revenge of the Flying Dutchman

Platform: GameCube
December 18, 2002
A treasure turns into a terror in SpongeBob Squarepants: Revenge of the Flying Dutchman. While cruising through Bikini Bottom, SpongeBob discovers several treasure chests. Ignoring the warning signs, SpongeBob opens the chests, only to discover he has released the Flying Dutchman--an angry ghost that now wants to make SpongeBob and his friends part of his crew. As you help SpongeBob stop the Dutchman from wreaking havoc in Bikini Bottom, you change costumes, collect gold coins, and interact with all your favorite characters from the TV show.
Metascore:
66
User Score:
6.6
Dr. Muto

Dr. Muto

Platform: GameCube
December 17, 2002
Dr. Muto is a fully 3D, free-roaming, third-person action adventure game set in a stylized universe full of fiendish puzzles, mind-bending devices, freakish monstrosities, and twisted comedy. You are Dr. Muto, a maniacal and genius mad scientist whose latest experiment has accidentally destroyed his own home planet--all except for his laboratory. The game features a cast of unusual characters including Dr. Muto's sidekick, Janky, and his nemesis, Professor Burnital. By simply sampling some DNA, the doctor can morph into a spider, mouse, gorilla, or whatever creature he sees fit to become. Now he must use his fiendish gadgets and morphing ability to steal organic matter from the neighboring planets in order to rebuild his world.
Metascore:
63
User Score:
tbd
The Sum of All Fears

The Sum of All Fears

Platform: GameCube
December 17, 2002
Based on the novel by Tom Clancy, The Sum of All Fears lets you play as a member of the FBI's Hostage Rescue Team. Everything you have ever trained for will be put to the test as you command your counterterrorist group through 11 dangerous missions. Equipped with 15 authentic gun types, flashbangs, and frag grenades, you can square off against combatants worldwide in six multiplayer zones. If you fail, the most destructive weapon known to humankind will be unleashed on American soil.
Metascore:
36
User Score:
3.6
Jimmy Neutron Boy Genius

Jimmy Neutron Boy Genius

Platform: GameCube
December 17, 2002
Initiate contact with another galaxy and launch a makeshift satellite into space before breakfast. That's nothing for Jimmy Neutron, the teenage super genius whose amazing inventions often get him into heaps of trouble. This time, it's up to you to get Jimmy out of his toughest tangle. You'll go through six levels, including Jimmy's house, the Asteroids, Yolkus Underworld, Yolkus City, and Retroland. Jet around on Goddard, Jimmy's proudest invention that can turn into the Goddard Pogo, Goddard Scooter, and the Goddard Sled. Can Jimmy's get himself through this grand adventure?
Metascore:
42
User Score:
5.5
Crimson Sea

Crimson Sea

Platform: Xbox
December 16, 2002
Travel thousands of years into the future to the galaxy Theophilus. As Sho, your job is to solve the mystery of countless murders that have been committed by an invading alien force. Along the way, you'll decimate hordes of alien creatures and liquid-morphing enemies with customized blaster rifles and plasma swords. Summon the power of Neo-Psionics to blast through hordes of alien menaces in a single move. Now, with Crimson Sea's Phantom Sensor System, use sound and touch to discover the hidden enemy.
Metascore:
78
User Score:
8.2
The Invincible Iron Man

The Invincible Iron Man

Platform: Game Boy Advance
December 15, 2002
The Invincible Iron Man allows you to experience the powers of Iron Man as he fights hordes of enemies while tracking down the super-villains who have stolen his battle suit technology. Using a variety of battle suit weaponry he navigates diverse levels that are filled with environmental obstacles and imminent danger. Multiple power-ups, unlockable bonus items and special pick-ups provide fans with the ultimate Iron Man experience.
Metascore:
68
User Score:
tbd
Nightcaster II: Equinox

Nightcaster II: Equinox

Platform: Xbox
December 11, 2002
Nightcaster II: Equinox is a vibrant 3D action spell-shooter set in a dark fantasy world. Embark on your adventure as Madelyn, the warrior, or Arran, her husband and the hero of the first Nightcaster. This fast moving adventure features multidirectional spell casting combined with intense melee combat to create an exhilarating and captivating gameplay experience. With more than 35 types of goblins, trolls, dragons, and other enemies to decimate, you will certainly have your hands full.
Metascore:
46
User Score:
5.6
BattleBots: Beyond the BattleBox

BattleBots: Beyond the BattleBox

Platform: Game Boy Advance
December 10, 2002
Welcome to BattleBots, the sport of remote-controlled robotic combat. Based on the popular television series, you build your own customized, radio-controlled robots that employ an array of destructive weaponry such as hammers, saws and spikes. Watch the sparks fly as you duke it out in deadly arenas against your friends or one of the 16 actual BattleBots from the T.V. show. This is the ultimate contest of strategy and creativity where the goal is survival.
Metascore:
53
User Score:
tbd
Star Wars: The Clone Wars

Star Wars: The Clone Wars

Platform: PlayStation 2
December 10, 2002
You are thrust into the heat of battle in the galaxy's most unforgettable conflict. Lead the Republic army in the greatest battles of the epic Clone Wars as Anakin Skywalker, Mace Windu, and Obi-Wan Kenobi. Your directive: stop the Separatists from reassembling an ancient Sith weapon of mass annihilation! Take over where Episode II ends. Play out the greatest battles of the epic Clone Wars. Undertake missions ranging from intense close combat engagements to enormous large-scale battles. Pilot over five unique craft (Republic gunship, speeder bike, fighter tank, assault walker and even a maru) against over 30 different combat units. Play four entirely different multiplayer modes: team-based strategy, deathmatch, king-of-the-hill, and co-op endurance. Engage in sixteen single-player missions on six expansive worlds from the Star Wars universe. [LucasArts]
Metascore:
72
User Score:
8.1
Star Wars Bounty Hunter

Star Wars Bounty Hunter

Platform: GameCube
December 7, 2002
The hunt begins. You are Jango Fett, the galaxy's most dangerous bounty hunter, hired to hunt down the elusive leader of a mysterious cult--dead or alive. Through 18 action-packed levels across six diverse worlds, face off against galactic scum, fearsome beasts, and brutal competition that stand between you and your prey: a deranged dark Jedi. This hunt will lead you to the darkest corners of the Star Wars universe where no one else has dared to go, but you are the fearless, ruthless, and relentless Jango Fett. For the galaxy's most wanted, there is no place to hide.
Metascore:
67
User Score:
7.8
Frogger Beyond

Frogger Beyond

Platform: GameCube
December 6, 2002
Hop into the latest addition to the Frogger franchise with Frogger Beyond, a new adventure that takes you through eight expansive worlds. As the amphibious hero, Frogger, you'll encounter a wide range of enemies, obstacles, and new challenges. This time, you can snowboard ice-covered mountains, travel through lava caverns, and navigate the depths of outer space. Frogger Beyond revives the series with 40 new enemies, new frog abilities, and hidden areas and power-ups.
Metascore:
60
User Score:
7.2
Legends of Wrestling II

Legends of Wrestling II

Platform: Xbox
December 5, 2002
Legends of Wrestling II takes you through the wrestling hall of fame with the top grapplers that are battling for squared-circle supremacy. Play as your favorite wrestler--including Hulk Hogan, Andre "The Giant," and Bret "Hitman" Hart--each with signature entrances, taunts, and moves. A new storyline and career mode let you battle for the respect of promoters and fans while fighting for the heavyweight championship crown. The game also features tag-team tournaments, a $15,000 Body Slam Challenge, and a variety of match types.
Metascore:
62
User Score:
tbd
Disney's PK: Out of the Shadows

Disney's PK: Out of the Shadows

Platform: GameCube
December 3, 2002
Enter the sci-fi world of Disney's PK- the superhero alter-ego of Donald Duck! Armed with his mega cyberdevice, you'll battle evil Evronian aliens, and discover explosively futuristic hardware.
Metascore:
46
User Score:
6.8
Dragon Ball Z: Budokai

Dragon Ball Z: Budokai

Platform: PlayStation 2
December 3, 2002
Enter the Dragon Ball Z Budokai. A spectacular 3D world filled with the fiercest fighters the universe has ever known. Test your skills against the most powerful Dragon Ball Z heroes and the most sinister villains. Every battle is more intense, more dangerous, and more epic than the one before. Will you be the last warrior standing? [Infogrames]
Metascore:
67
User Score:
7.8
Island Xtreme Stunts

Island Xtreme Stunts

Platform: PC
December 3, 2002
If performing dare-devil stunts is your idea of relaxing on a Sunday afternoon then you're going to love Island Extreme Stunts. Whether its performing a high-flying sky-boarding rescue sequence, getting radical with a skateboard and a half-pipe, or simply riding the waves as you chase the Brickster on your super jet-ski, all your adrenaline-based urges will be satisfied with Island Extreme Stunts. [Lego]
Metascore:
71
User Score:
5.3
Kirby: Nightmare in Dream Land

Kirby: Nightmare in Dream Land

Platform: Game Boy Advance
December 2, 2002
When King Dedede steals the Star Rod, it's up to Kirby to recover the fragmented pieces from Triple D's underlings and restore power to the Fountain of Dreams. Kirby: Nightmare in Dream Land is an action-packed side-scrolling adventure chock full of awesome copy abilities and fast-moving gameplay. Kirby may not look tough, but he can float over dangerous obstacles, eat enemy projectiles, and copy his enemies' abilities. You can use these skills in the single-player story mode or multiplayer mode with up to three friends using the Game Boy Advance Link cable.
Metascore:
81
User Score:
8.6
Medal of Honor Underground

Medal of Honor Underground

Platform: Game Boy Advance
December 2, 2002
Germans have invaded your country. Your leaders have surrendered and some are now collaborating with the enemy! Join the resistance and battle The Reich from Paris to North Africa.
Metascore:
46
User Score:
1.7
Street Fighter Alpha 3

Street Fighter Alpha 3

Platform: Game Boy Advance
December 1, 2002
Capcom unleashes the biggest and brightest star in the Street Fighter® universe on the Game Boy® Advance system. Street Fighter Alpha 3 stars over 31 characters and is loaded with multiple modes of play, seamless animation and 3 different fighting styles for every character. Street Fighter Alpha 3 puts arcade fighting in the palm of your hand!
Metascore:
83
User Score:
8.4
Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon

Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon

Platform: PlayStation 2
December 1, 2002
Take command of the Ghosts through a series of missions that range from demolitions, to search and rescue, to all-out firefights for survival. Russia has fallen under the control of ultra nationalistic politicians intent on rebuilding the Iron Curtain. This leads to conflict with NATO as Russia attempts to reclaim the breakaway Republic of Georgia and the Baltic states of Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania. As the war escalates, casualties mount, hostages are taken and the Ghosts are sent in.
Metascore:
63
User Score:
7.5
007: NightFire

007: NightFire

Platform: PC
November 28, 2002
The ultimate secret agent is back in his most dangerous adventure yet in James Bond 007: NightFire. Explore new heights and depths like never before-infiltrate towering skyscrapers, take on treacherous underwater missions, and maneuver your sleek Aston Martin V12 Vanquish through the streets of Tokyo while turning on the Bond charm with glamorous (and sometimes deadly) Bond women. New state-of-the-art upgradeable gadgets and weapons and original missions including zero-gravity assignments will leave you shaken and stirred. [Electronic Arts]
Metascore:
59
User Score:
6.1
Island Xtreme Stunts

Island Xtreme Stunts

Platform: PlayStation 2
November 27, 2002
When movie moguls choose LEGO Island as the location for a new action adventure film, naturally they pick you, Pepper Roni, to be the lead stuntman. Drive, fly, jump, and skate through five extreme stunt games that take you all over the vast LEGO Island. Dash from shoot to shoot on your skateboard or in any one of the vehicles - providing you?ve passed the test of course! The mischievous Brickster might try to crash the scene, so pull off your best stunts and show him who the real action hero is! [Electronic Arts]
Metascore:
63
User Score:
tbd
Legends of Wrestling II

Legends of Wrestling II

Platform: GameCube
November 26, 2002
Legends of Wrestling II takes you through the wrestling hall of fame with the top grapplers that are battling for squared-circle supremacy. Play as your favorite wrestler--including Hulk Hogan, Andre "The Giant," and Bret "Hitman" Hart--each with signature entrances, taunts, and moves. A new storyline and career mode let you battle for the respect of promoters and fans while fighting for the heavyweight championship crown. The game also features tag-team tournaments, a $15,000 Body Slam Challenge, and a variety of match types.
Metascore:
59
User Score:
tbd
Reign of Fire

Reign of Fire

Platform: GameCube
November 26, 2002
Based on the movie, Reign of Fire lets you play as either a human or a dragon in an epic battle. As a human, you'll take the role of a resistance fighter who's trying to defend the last remaining humans from attack. You must make your way to the site of the sole male dragon using a variety of well-equipped vehicles and high-tech weaponry. As a dragon, you'll take the role of an infant, led by instinct to attack foes, and you'll attempt to eradicate the human race. With your natural fire-breathing and flying abilities, you can destroy everything on the ground or in the skies.
Metascore:
54
User Score:
8.2
Legends of Wrestling II

Legends of Wrestling II

Platform: PlayStation 2
November 26, 2002
Features over 65 of the greatest ring warriors ever including the icon Hulk Hogan, Andre "The Giant", Rowdy Roddy Piper, Bruno Sammartino, Bret "Hitman" Hart, Sid Vicious, "Big Poppa Pump" Scott Steiner, Jerry "The King" Lawler, and many more! Cranium-crushing match types, such as 6- and 8-man Elimination Bouts, Cage, Battle Royal, Ladder, Table and 3- and 4-way dances. Never-before-seen $15,000 Body Slam Challenge with Big John Studd. [Acclaim]
Metascore:
59
User Score:
6.1
Dead to Rights

Dead to Rights

Platform: GameCube
November 25, 2002
Meet Jack Slate, a cop framed for murder and facing execution. Slate escapes from Iron Point Maximum-Security Penitentiary to bring down the criminals that framed. In Dead to Rights, you play the role of Slate, as he fights through the hard streets and corrupt enemies of Grant City. There are plenty of ways go about bringing the conspirators to justice--Jack can perform disarm moves, shoot different weapons, pick locks, fight hand-to-hand, and play minigames such as arm wrestling, bench press, and dancing. In this gritty, crime-noir inspired epic, you're always on the run.
Metascore:
77
User Score:
7.6
Gauntlet: Dark Legacy

Gauntlet: Dark Legacy

Platform: Game Boy Advance
November 25, 2002
Gauntlet's hack-and-slash gameplay continues in Gauntlet: Dark Legacy. You and up to three of your friends must work as a team through eight dangerous worlds. As one of eight different characters, you'll vanquish creatures, evade traps, and search for treasure. Character-based power attacks, magic potions, new power-ups, and combination moves add to the mayhem. The game save system allows players to transfer evolving characters from their own machine to a friend's to take on the dungeon together.
Metascore:
37
User Score:
4.3
Legends of Wrestling II

Legends of Wrestling II

Platform: Game Boy Advance
November 25, 2002
Legends of Wrestling II takes you through the wrestling hall of fame with the top grapplers that are battling for squared-circle supremacy. Play as your favorite wrestler--including Hulk Hogan, Andre "The Giant," and Bret "Hitman" Hart--each with signature entrances, taunts, and moves. A new storyline and career mode let you battle for the respect of promoters and fans while fighting for the heavyweight championship crown. The game also features tag-team tournaments, a $15,000 Body Slam Challenge, and a variety of match types.
Metascore:
24
User Score:
3.7
Mystic Heroes

Mystic Heroes

Platform: PlayStation 2
November 24, 2002
In a world thought to have existed only in legend, four brave Mystics rise against the shadow of darkness that has engulfed the land. Level-up, gather runes, and wield and incredible arsenal of mystic attacks in this epic fantasy action!
Metascore:
67
User Score:
8.8
Altered Beast: Guardian of the Realms

Altered Beast: Guardian of the Realms

Platform: Game Boy Advance
November 23, 2002
Zeus, creator and ruler of the guardians of the gates, raises you from your grave! To this end you must go forth and defeat a new, unknown evil that has been ravaging the universe to collect the keys and essence of each world.
Metascore:
63
User Score:
6.6
The Mummy

The Mummy

Platform: Game Boy Advance
November 20, 2002
If you're a fan of the cartoon or are buying the game for someone who is, The Mummy more than lives up to expectations.
Metascore:
72
User Score:
tbd
Star Wars Jedi Knight II: Jedi Outcast

Star Wars Jedi Knight II: Jedi Outcast

Platform: GameCube
November 20, 2002
In the tradition of Jedi Knight, rebel agent Kyle Katarn returns in thrilling first-person action. Several years have passed since Kyle avenged his father's death and saved the Valley of the Jedi from Jerec and his band of Dark Jedi. When a new and menacing threat to the galaxy emerges, Kyle knows he must reclaim his past in order to save his future. You assume the role of Kyle and employ a unique mix of weapons, Force powers, and your lightsaber in both solo and multiplayer modes.
Metascore:
75
User Score:
8.2
Star Wars Jedi Knight II: Jedi Outcast

Star Wars Jedi Knight II: Jedi Outcast

Platform: Xbox
November 20, 2002
In the tradition of Jedi Knight, rebel agent Kyle Katarn returns in thrilling first-person action. Several years have passed since Kyle avenged his father's death and saved the Valley of the Jedi from Jerec and his band of Dark Jedi. When a new and menacing threat to the galaxy emerges, Kyle knows he must reclaim his past in order to save his future. You assume the role of Kyle and employ a unique mix of weapons, Force powers, and your lightsaber in both solo and multiplayer modes.
Metascore:
81
User Score:
6.5
SeaBlade

SeaBlade

Platform: Xbox
November 20, 2002
SeaBlade is just too light on action, production quality, and overall gameplay to make it a worthwhile purchase.
Metascore:
48
User Score:
tbd
Mortal Kombat: Deadly Alliance

Mortal Kombat: Deadly Alliance

Platform: Game Boy Advance
November 20, 2002
A controversial franchise marks its return in Mortal Kombat: Deadly Alliance. This time around, the fighting game features an all-new fighting system, an in-depth, supernatural storyline, and the infamous brutal fatalities. Beginning the next chapter in the battle of good versus evil, two powerful sorcerers--Shang Tsung and Quan Chi--join forces to deliver unrivaled fighting action in their quest for supreme mortality. Use new or classic Mortal Kombat fighters and engage in hand-to-hand and special-weapon combat, executing secret moves and combinations for fatalities and deadly body blows.
Metascore:
81
User Score:
7.5
James Cameron's Dark Angel

James Cameron's Dark Angel

Platform: Xbox
November 20, 2002
Based on the hit series created by Academy Award® winner James Cameron and Charles H. Eglee. Dark Angel is the story of Max, a genetically enhanced soldier, who cunningly fights to reclaim her manipulated past and avoid capture through the underground landscape of post-apocalyptic Seattle. Her streetwise instincts and fearless hand-to-hand combat skills are crucial to her survival. Trusted cyber-journalist Logan Cele aids Max's quest to defeat -|- Corp, the secret organization that rose out of the ashes of Manticore, her military creator, and discover the truth of her past.
Metascore:
47
User Score:
8.3
The Revenge of Shinobi

The Revenge of Shinobi

Platform: Game Boy Advance
November 19, 2002
Set in the mythical world of ancient Japan, players take on the role of ninja warrior Shinobi. To free the world from the curse of Goaku, Shinobi must recover 5 elemental swords and defeat the Shoguns who wield them. It will take stealth, strength, and the mastery of the mystic arts for Shinobi to battle his way through the 5 lands.
Metascore:
51
User Score:
tbd
Star Wars: Bounty Hunter

Star Wars: Bounty Hunter

Platform: PlayStation 2
November 19, 2002
The Hunt Begins! You are Jango Fett, the galaxy's most dangerous bounty hunter, hired to hunt down the elusive leader of a mysterious cult - dead or alive. Through 18 action-packed levels across six diverse worlds, face off against galactic scum, fearsome beasts, and brutal competition that stands between you and your prey: a deranged dark Jedi. This hunt will lead you to the darkest corners of the Star Wars universe where no one else has dared to go, but you are the fearless, ruthless, and relentless Jango Fett. For the galaxy's most wanted, there is no place to hide... [LucasArts]
Metascore:
65
User Score:
7.9
Die Hard: Vendetta

Die Hard: Vendetta

Platform: GameCube
November 19, 2002
In Die Hard: Vendetta, tactics and stealth are just as important as having a big gun and being a quick shot. The story picks up five years after the movie Die Hard With a Vengeance, and you play as LA cop John McClane. Your daughter, now a full-grown woman on the police force, finds herself in danger, and it's up to you to save her. In your investigation, you'll meet old friends, uncover helpful clues, and solve objectives--all while using stealth or an arsenal of weaponry to move past enemies.
Metascore:
54
User Score:
7.0
Dr. Muto

Dr. Muto

Platform: Xbox
November 19, 2002
Dr. Muto is a fully 3D, free-roaming, third-person action adventure game set in a stylized universe full of fiendish puzzles, mind-bending devices, freakish monstrosities, and twisted comedy. You are Dr. Muto, a maniacal and genius mad scientist whose latest experiment has accidentally destroyed his own home planet--all except for his laboratory. The game features a cast of unusual characters including Dr. Muto's sidekick, Janky, and his nemesis, Professor Burnital. By simply sampling some DNA, the doctor can morph into a spider, mouse, gorilla, or whatever creature he sees fit to become. Now he must use his fiendish gadgets and morphing ability to steal organic matter from the neighboring planets in order to rebuild his world.
Metascore:
70
User Score:
7.2
Superman: The Man of Steel

Superman: The Man of Steel

Platform: Xbox
November 19, 2002
Assume the role of Superman as he tries to avert disaster in Metropolis. Back for vengeance and determined to control Metropolis, Brainiac 13 has unleashed an unstoppable army of robotic drones that destroys everything in its path. To stop these drones from creating a giant Brainiac 13 monolith, you must travel to the far reaches of space and into the depths of the Phantom Zone. With Superman's powers and combat skills, you can destroy enemy robots, rescue civilians, and fly around lush environments.
Metascore:
44
User Score:
2.3
Spyro: Enter the Dragonfly

Spyro: Enter the Dragonfly

Platform: GameCube
November 19, 2002
Spyro is back to embark on a new magical journey through Dragon Realms. Gnasty Gnorc and Ripto are back with a plan to steal the Dragonflies of the Dragon Realm. With help from new and old friends, you must avoid obstacles, jump on platforms, ride vehicles, collect gems, and find a way to return the Dragonflies and restore order to the Dragon Realm. Spyro: Enter the Dragonfly features vibrant graphics, lively animations, and new multiple breath weapons. With new powers such as electric and bubble breath, new characters, vehicles including tanks, UFO's, rockets, and surfboards, and over 30 levels of unique environments, Spyro looks to create an unforgettable adventure.
Metascore:
48
User Score:
5.1
Minority Report: Everybody Runs

Minority Report: Everybody Runs

Platform: GameCube
November 19, 2002
The year is 2054 and you are Precrime Officer John Anderton, head of an elite police force division that can apprehend murderers before the crime can be committed. Everyone thought the system was perfect, until a precrime report lists you as the prime suspect. Now, you're on the run through 40 futuristic levels filled with both human and robot enemies in a mission to clear your name. With an arsenal of weapons, hand-to-hand combat skills, and a Jetpack that allows you to fly through levels, it's up to you to stop an evil conspiracy before it's too late.
Metascore:
53
User Score:
7.8
Minority Report: Everybody Runs

Minority Report: Everybody Runs

Platform: PlayStation 2
November 19, 2002
Based on Spielberg's futuristic thriller, Minority Report is the only game that lets you relive the movie experience, immersing you in a sci-fi action/adventure with weapons and devices straight out of the movie. Set in the near-future 2054, you are pre-crime officer John Anderton - head of an elite police squad able to predict and apprehend murderers before their crimes can be committed. [Activision]
Metascore:
50
User Score:
5.5
Mortal Kombat: Deadly Alliance

Mortal Kombat: Deadly Alliance

Platform: Xbox
November 18, 2002
A controversial franchise marks its return in Mortal Kombat: Deadly Alliance. This time around, the fighting game features an all-new fighting system, an in-depth, supernatural storyline, and the infamous brutal fatalities. Beginning the next chapter in the battle of good versus evil, two powerful sorcerers--Shang Tsung and Quan Chi--join forces to deliver unrivaled fighting action in their quest for supreme mortality. Use new or classic Mortal Kombat fighters and engage in hand-to-hand and special-weapon combat, executing secret moves and combinations for fatalities and deadly body blows.
Metascore:
81
User Score:
8.1
James Bond 007: NightFire

James Bond 007: NightFire

Platform: Xbox
November 18, 2002
The ultimate secret agent is back in his most dangerous adventure yet in James Bond 007: NightFire. Explore new heights and depths like never before--infiltrate towering skyscrapers, take on treacherous underwater missions, and maneuver your sleek Aston Martin V12 Vanquish through the streets of Tokyo. New state-of-the-art upgradeable gadgets and weapons and original missions--including zero-gravity assignments--will leave you shaken and stirred.
Metascore:
78
User Score:
8.0
Ninja Assault

Ninja Assault

Platform: PlayStation 2
November 18, 2002
The newest addition to the GunCon2 compatible list of shooters. Set to the backdrop of Feudal Japan, three heroic ninjas must fight off hundreds of powerful demons in order to save the Princess Koto from being sacrificed in a ritual to resurrect the evil Shogun Kigai. Featuring new levels, modes, and rendered cut-scenes, plus improved graphics over the Arcade version, this new shooter is ready to put trigger fingers back in action. [Namco]
Metascore:
60
User Score:
6.0
James Bond 007: NightFire

James Bond 007: NightFire

Platform: PlayStation 2
November 18, 2002
The ultimate secret agent is back in his most dangerous adventure yet in James Bond 007: NightFire. Explore new heights and depths like never before-infiltrate towering skyscrapers, take on treacherous underwater missions, and maneuver your sleek Aston Martin V12 Vanquish through the streets of Tokyo while turning on the Bond charm with glamorous (and sometimes deadly) Bond women. New state-of-the-art upgradeable gadgets and weapons and original missions including zero-gravity assignments will leave you shaken and stirred. [Electronic Arts]
Metascore:
77
User Score:
8.5
Dragon's Lair 3D: Return to the Lair

Dragon's Lair 3D: Return to the Lair

Platform: PC
November 18, 2002
Guide Dirk the Daring, the valiant but clumsy knight whose bravery is famed throughout the land. You'll fight your way through the castle's treacherous, labyrinthine-like halls, and overcome new monsters and obstacles lurking in the shadows. Dragon's Lair 3D resurrects the popular characters and creatures featured in the original Dragon's Lair, and as a special bonus, new characters in Dragon's Lair 3D are being designed directly by legendary animator Don Bluth. [Ubi Soft]
Metascore:
61
User Score:
tbd
Marvel vs. Capcom 2

Marvel vs. Capcom 2

Platform: PlayStation 2
November 18, 2002
Rule the arena of the world's two most powerful fighting Universes. Marvel vs. Capcom 2 is bar-none, the most insane tag-team fighting game on the planet! An unprecedented 56 playable characters raises the bar on arcade fighting with 3 on 3 tag-team battles, unbelievable control and hyper-fast animation. Pick a fight with your favorite legendary Capcom characters and Super Heroes from the Marvel Universe and watch the super combos fly. [Capcom]
Metascore:
76
User Score:
8.7
James Cameron's Dark Angel

James Cameron's Dark Angel

Platform: PlayStation 2
November 18, 2002
James Cameron's Dark Angel is a 3rd person action adventure game that delivers intense hand-to-hand fighting and high-octane action reflective of the hit TV series. Set against the backdrop of a post-apocalyptic Seattle, players take on the role of Max, a genetically enhanced super-soldier with attitude to spare, on a quest to reclaim her past by finding her sister and fellow genetically altered escapees. [Sierra]
Metascore:
48
User Score:
6.5
Hunter: The Reckoning

Hunter: The Reckoning

Platform: GameCube
November 18, 2002
Set in White Wolf's World of Darkness, Hunter: The Reckoning lets you take the role of one of four different hunters--Deuce, a biker ex-con; Father Cortez, a prison chaplain; Kassandra, a raver chick; and Samantha, a tough ex-cop. Armed with a variety of fearsome weaponry--ranging from axes to shotguns--you'll battle it out with hordes of supernatural enemies. Intense action combined with multiplayer support brings the true spirit of Hunter: The Reckoning to life.
Metascore:
70
User Score:
7.3
Dead to Rights

Dead to Rights

Platform: PlayStation 2
November 18, 2002
A cop framed for murder and facing execution, makes a daring escape and seeks revenge on those who killed his father and set him up. What he discovers sends him on a downward spiral into a labyrinth of corruption, betrayal and crime. Meet Jack Slate. [Namco]
Metascore:
73
User Score:
8.3
James Bond 007: NightFire

James Bond 007: NightFire

Platform: GameCube
November 18, 2002
The ultimate secret agent is back in his most dangerous adventure yet in James Bond 007: NightFire. Explore new heights and depths like never before--infiltrate towering skyscrapers, take on treacherous underwater missions, and maneuver your sleek Aston Martin V12 Vanquish through the streets of Tokyo. New state-of-the-art upgradeable gadgets and weapons and original missions--including zero-gravity assignments--will leave you shaken and stirred.
Metascore:
80
User Score:
8.6
Dragon's Lair 3D

Dragon's Lair 3D

Platform: Xbox
November 18, 2002
Princess Daphne has been kidnapped by the evil dragon, Singe, and hidden in a medieval castle owned my Mordroc, a powerful and malevolent wizard. To save her, you will take on the role of Dirk the Daring, a goofy but courageous knight. As he advances through the castle with the help of a magical amulet, Dirk must overcome a slew of challenges, from jumping over flaming pits and climbing ropes to flying across chasms and battling swarms of the wizard's minions. Use quick reflexes, cunning, and resourcefulness to fight your way through the castle to find Daphne and save the kingdom from Mordroc's clutches.
Metascore:
62
User Score:
6.6
Fireblade

Fireblade

Platform: Xbox
November 17, 2002
Your goal in Fireblade is to annihilate terrorists around the globe. At the helm of the Carrier chopper or the Vendetta attack copter, you'll battle through 18 missions in four campaigns. Transport and rescue missions take you to a variety of lush environments, including the Swiss Alps, Arizona Desert, Amazon Jungle, and the Arctic Circle. Unleash an array of deadly weapons--including swarm missiles, sniper cannons, and laser-guided homing missiles--or disable alarms to remain undetected.
Metascore:
71
User Score:
tbd
Mortal Kombat: Deadly Alliance

Mortal Kombat: Deadly Alliance

Platform: GameCube
November 17, 2002
A controversial franchise marks its return in Mortal Kombat: Deadly Alliance. This time around, the fighting game features an all-new fighting system, an in-depth, supernatural storyline, and the infamous brutal fatalities. Beginning the next chapter in the battle of good versus evil, two powerful sorcerers--Shang Tsung and Quan Chi--join forces to deliver unrivaled fighting action in their quest for supreme mortality. Use new or classic Mortal Kombat fighters and engage in hand-to-hand and special-weapon combat, executing secret moves and combinations for fatalities and deadly body blows.
Metascore:
81
User Score:
8.6
Haven: Call of the King

Haven: Call of the King

Platform: PlayStation 2
November 17, 2002
Played out through an epic tale of a hero who seeks to liberate his people from the tyranny of enslavement, Haven: Call of the King provides total freedom to move anywhere both on foot or vehicle and spans seamless transitions between turret-based shooting, boat racing, bike battles, plane flight, gladiator arena combat and space exploration. [Midway]
Metascore:
69
User Score:
7.3
Justice League: Injustice for All

Justice League: Injustice for All

Platform: Game Boy Advance
November 17, 2002
When global catastrophe strikes and the world is in peril, the call goes out for the Justice League, the greatest super heroes of all time. Fighting for truth, justice and freedom: Superman, Batman, Wonder Woman, The Flash, Green Lantern, Hawkgirl and Martian Manhunter have banded together to fight for the common good against the Injustice League.
Metascore:
56
User Score:
tbd
Metroid Prime

Metroid Prime

Platform: GameCube
November 17, 2002
Samus returns in a new mission to unravel the mystery behind the ruined walls scattered across Tallon IV. In Metroid Prime, you'll play the role of this bounty hunter and view the world through her visor, which displays information ranging from current energy levels to ammunition. Equipped with a Power Beam and Gravity Suit, you must shoot locked switches, solve puzzles, and eliminate enemies. It's up to you to explore the world and recover more power-ups and weapons, which gradually open more gameplay areas.
Metascore:
97
User Score:
9.0
Mortal Kombat: Deadly Alliance

Mortal Kombat: Deadly Alliance

Platform: PlayStation 2
November 16, 2002
Deadly Alliance features a completely new fighting system. Each warrior has three unique fighting styles including hand-to-hand and deadly-weapon combat adding a whole new strategy to Mortal Kombat fighting. Full 3D movement with extremely realistic fighting effects are included, with ripped clothing, bruises, sweat-dripping and blood. Brutal Fatalities are back with gruesome and bloody detail first time seen on next-generation systems. Character-specific "special attacks" such as Scorpion's deadly spear move are also here. Over 20 new and old favorite characters . Returning: Johnny Cage, Kung Lao, Raiden, Sonya, Scorpion and more. New: Female Sub-Zero, Moloch, Mavado and more. [Midway]
Metascore:
79
User Score:
8.3
Star Wars: The New Droid Army

Star Wars: The New Droid Army

Platform: Game Boy Advance
November 14, 2002
When you're playing an action game, the last thing you want to do is to stand around regaining stamina while there are still aliens left to fight.
Metascore:
60
User Score:
6.7
Disney's Kim Possible: Revenge of Monkey Fist

Disney's Kim Possible: Revenge of Monkey Fist

Platform: Game Boy Advance
November 13, 2002
This action game will see players assuming the role of Kim Possible as she searches for her friend Ron Stoppable and does battle with Dr. Drakken and his armies of monkey ninjas.
Metascore:
62
User Score:
8.0
Medal of Honor: Allied Assault - Spearhead

Medal of Honor: Allied Assault - Spearhead

Platform: PC
November 12, 2002
This Expansion Pack for Medal of Honor Allied Assault features nine expansive single-player levels ranging from behind enemy lines in Normandy to the Battle of the Bulge and the fall of Berlin. Over 12 new multiplayer levels including the Arnhem Bridge and the streets of Berlin. New multi-player modes emphasizing more robust team multi-player and team objective-based gameplay. New weapons including the British Enfield Mark 1 rifle, the Sten submachine gun, smoke grenades, and the Soviet PPSh-41 submachine gun. Work with squads of American, British and Soviet troops to complete single-player objectives. New soldier models, skins and voices including British and Soviet troops. [Electronic Arts]
Metascore:
74
User Score:
7.6
Minority Report: Everybody Runs

Minority Report: Everybody Runs

Platform: Game Boy Advance
November 12, 2002
The year is 2054 and you are Precrime Officer John Anderton, head of an elite police force division that can apprehend murderers before the crime can be committed. Everyone thought the system was perfect, until a precrime report lists you as the prime suspect. Now, you're on the run through 40 futuristic levels filled with both human and robot enemies in a mission to clear your name. With an arsenal of weapons, hand-to-hand combat skills, and a Jetpack that allows you to fly through levels, it's up to you to stop an evil conspiracy before it's too late.
Metascore:
54
User Score:
tbd
Fighter Maker 2

Fighter Maker 2

Platform: PlayStation 2
November 12, 2002
Build the world's greatest fighters from scratch using 3D models that respond to your every direction! The customization process includes costumes, body types, special moves, camera angles, and everything you need to create a personally designed cast of fighting characters that are ready to take on all comers! Also included is an entire 3D fighting game with a host of opponents ready to take your fighters apart! Once you prove your characters have what it takes to beat the locals, you can try your luck against your friend's fighters to see who can build the greatest fighter of all time! [Agetec]
Metascore:
58
User Score:
7.8
Kakuto Chojin

Kakuto Chojin

Platform: Xbox
November 11, 2002
From the burned out warehouses, darkened alleys, and gritty streets of Drasuka, Kakuto masters gather to prove themselves in the ultimate fight club. Enter Fist of Fire, the brutal underground tournament whose members erupt in savage fury to kick, gouge, and pummel their way to the top.
Metascore:
46
User Score:
6.8
Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon

Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon

Platform: Xbox
November 11, 2002
When new leaders in Russia attempt to rebuild the Iron Curtain, war escalates, casualties mount, hostages are taken, and the Ghosts are sent in. Take a highly skilled Ghost team through a series of missions that range from demolitions to search-and-rescue and all-out firefights for survival. You can carry dozens of standard and special-issue weapons such as the M16A2, the M4 carbine, and the fearsome and deadly OICW. Bring a friend into the firefight in split-screen multiplayer mode. Your team--and the world--is counting on you.
Metascore:
84
User Score:
5.6
Disney's Treasure Planet

Disney's Treasure Planet

Platform: PlayStation
November 11, 2002
Get ready for an epic adventure of bloodthirsty pirates and buried treasure. Treasure Planet brings Robert Louis Stevenson's Treasure Island not just right up-to-date but into the future--one in which the spaceship Legacy is overrun by mutinous pirates, led by the cyborg John Silver. You'll take on the role of Jim as he solar-surfs and performs action moves with the help of Morph, who can transform into various items. Embark on a voyage through 10 levels, minigames, and boss challenges as you view original artwork, behind-the-scenes game footage, and stored movie clips.
Metascore:
44
User Score:
6.8
Godzilla: Domination!

Godzilla: Domination!

Platform: Game Boy Advance
November 11, 2002
There are better traditional fighting games out there that will probably spend more time in your GBA than this one--but Godzilla, Mothra, and King Ghidorah aren't in those games.
Metascore:
53
User Score:
8.2
Serious Sam

Serious Sam

Platform: Xbox
November 10, 2002
Monsters spawned from another dimension are trying to make The Milky Way their personal trash can. As attempts to defend the solar system fail, the fate of the Earth, and even the universe, rests with one man--Sam "Serious" Stone. Step into Sam's shoes while he hacks, blasts, and annihilates more than 100 creatures at a time as they attack simultaneously from the air, land, and water. With wild power-ups, such as invulnerability, invisibility, damage, and speed, there's nothing you can't handle.
Metascore:
75
User Score:
8.5
Shinobi

Shinobi

Platform: PlayStation 2
November 10, 2002
Left to avenge his Clan after a sinister force is awakened in Tokyo, Hotsuma must confront demons from his past and defend his role as Leader of the Oboro Clan. Drawing off the ancient traditions of Ninja magic, Hotsuma uses wall running, shuriken attacks, and the coveted Akujiki Sword to fight the deadly masked foes that stalk him. With the special Stealth Dash technique, he creates ghost-like apparitions that confuse his enemies. He can then strike with a lightning-quick "Tate" in which his blade moves so fast the victims don't even realize they've been struck until they fall to their death. [Sega]
Metascore:
71
User Score:
8.2
Medal of Honor Frontline

Medal of Honor Frontline

Platform: Xbox
November 7, 2002
Head back behind enemy lines with Lt. Jimmy Patterson in Medal of Honor Frontline. In this installment of the Medal of Honor series, Lt. Patterson is on a mission to infiltrate the German frontline and steal the HO-IX flying wing, an experimental Nazi weapon so powerful it could turn the tide of World War II. All 20 levels and six major missions in the game are based on real World War II events. You'll also find authentic weapons, including the Colt .45, Springfield sniper rifle, Panzerschreck rocket launcher, and Browning automatic rifle. The World War II experience just got more intense.
Metascore:
81
User Score:
7.3
Medal of Honor Frontline

Medal of Honor Frontline

Platform: GameCube
November 7, 2002
Head back behind enemy lines with Lt. Jimmy Patterson in Medal of Honor Frontline. In this installment of the Medal of Honor series, Lt. Patterson is on a mission to infiltrate the German frontline and steal the HO-IX flying wing, an experimental Nazi weapon so powerful it could turn the tide of World War II. All 20 levels and six major missions in the game are based on real World War II events. You'll also find authentic weapons, including the Colt .45, Springfield sniper rifle, Panzerschreck rocket launcher, and Browning automatic rifle. The World War II experience just got more intense.
Metascore:
80
User Score:
7.6
Zapper

Zapper

Platform: GameCube
November 6, 2002
In Zapper, you play a small creature that embarks on a great quest. Zapper is a cricket in search of brother Zipper, who was kidnapped by the evil Maggie the Magpie. Through 18 twisted levels, you'll evade bizarre enemies and deadly hazards using your electrified antennae and springy reflexes. Zap your foes, explore your surroundings, and find and destroy eggs before they hatch. Zapper's intense action continues as you unlock hidden areas, bonus levels, and play multiplayer games.
Metascore:
55
User Score:
4.0
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