PlayStation 2 Action Games

Wallace & Gromit in Project Zoo

Wallace & Gromit in Project Zoo

Platform: PlayStation 2
October 7, 2003
Wallace & Gromit is an arcade platform adventure where the player has to liberate the zoo from the evil clutches of the maniacal Feathers. Feathers wants to make diamonds. Lots of diamonds. And he'll stop at nothing to achieve his dream. The diabolical penguin has incarcerated all the baby animals in order to persuade their parents to do his bidding and manufacture gems from the coal being mined using the incredible diamond-o-matic. Wallace & Gromit have smelled the fishy presence of Feathers and developed an elaborate plan to infiltrate his domain. And so the indomitable duo has to construct the integral part of their scheme, the Trojan Penguin. When the giant wooden bird is placed at the zoo gates Feathers' narcissistic personality embraces the 30-foot tribute and makes it the zoo centerpiece. Unbeknownst to Feathers, Wallace & Gromit reside in the Trojan Penguin complete with resplendent standard lamp and armchair. At night the pair can start their amazing adventure. [BAM! Entertainment]
Metascore:
67
User Score:
3.7
Conflict: Desert Storm II - Back to Baghdad

Conflict: Desert Storm II - Back to Baghdad

Platform: PlayStation 2
October 7, 2003
At the height of the 1991 Gulf War, 300 clicks into the heart of Iraq, you must command your squad of Special Forces operatives to strike at Iraq's evil dictator, and his fascist regime. Armed with an authentic arsenal of high-tech weapons and vehicles, your squad will face impossible odds in this battle against tyranny. Only strategy and skill will ensure your survival through frantic firefights, gut-wrenching vehicular combat, and gripping stealth operations. "The Mother of All Battles" is coming to your console in Gotham Games' Conflict: Desert Storm II ? Back to Baghdad. The troops are in position, so lock and load, and get ready to GO LOUD! [Gotham Games]
Metascore:
70
User Score:
8.3
Freedom Fighters

Freedom Fighters

Platform: PlayStation 2
October 1, 2003
Wars are not won alone. In a world where the Soviet Union won the Cold War, a fierce conflict is beginning to unfold in the streets of America. Red Army troops are pouring across the borders of Mexico and Canada shortly after a nuclear missile is unleashed on Washington D.C. Chaos sets in when breaking news informs Americans that their President has been killed and the Russians have invaded the country. You take on the role of Christopher Walker, a man who evolves into a charismatic and fearless freedom fighter obsessed with finding and freeing his brother in the streets of occupied New York City. [Electronic Arts]
Metascore:
81
User Score:
8.2
Hunter: The Reckoning Wayward

Hunter: The Reckoning Wayward

Platform: PlayStation 2
September 9, 2003
Evil exists everywhere, but it is unseen by most. As a Hunter, you have the special gift (or curse) to recognize and destroy the evil that has come back from the dead to dwell the earth. A cult has formed in Ashcroft and it's up to the team of Hunters to destroy it. Choose from five playable characters; each with unique weapons, edges and supernatural abilities. Storyline, characters and environments based on White Wolf's gothic pen and paper role playing game. Unleash an arsenal of melee and ranged weapons like Flame Throwers and Grenade Launchers. Hunter Headquarters: Choose your path, character and weapons between levels. Go it alone or combine forces with two-player cooperative play. [Vivendi Universal]
Metascore:
68
User Score:
8.3
SoulCalibur II

SoulCalibur II

Platform: PlayStation 2
August 27, 2003
A new page in history has begun as the most highly-anticipated fighting game ever finally arrives! The greatest 3-D weapons-based fighter will provide non-stop action, excitement and surprises as you go one-on-one against your favorite challengers. 13 historic fighters plus all new combatants including Necrid, specially designed by Todd McFarlane Productions, Inc. Unique special guest fighters for each platform include Link (GameCube), Heihachi (PS2), and Todd McFarlane's Spawn (Xbox). 7 exciting modes of play including Arcade, Vs, Time Attack, Survival, Team Battle, Practice, and Weapon Master. Collect 200 different weapons in the all-new mission-complete Weapon Master mode. [Namco]
Metascore:
92
User Score:
8.7
Buffy the Vampire Slayer: Chaos Bleeds

Buffy the Vampire Slayer: Chaos Bleeds

Platform: PlayStation 2
August 26, 2003
Based on one of the hottest television shows, this 3rd-person fighting adventure game delivers the same intense action, characters, and humor that created a massive following. Developed as a lost episode from the show, the original story begins when Buffy and friends discover a dreaded enemy from the past is at the center of a great struggle with The First- the ultimate incarnation of evil. They must face an undead army of terrifying vampires, zombies, and demons to keep these hellions from casting the world into permanent darkness. With involvement from the show's creator, sanctioned Buffy writers, and voiceovers by numerous cast members, Buffy the Vampire Chaos Bleeds features intense action in an authentic Buffy universe with 6 playable characters from the show, an advanced fighting engine allowing over slayer 100 moves & combinations, loads of new and familiar characters and environments, multiplayer action for up to 6 people, and tons of DVD-style extras. [Vivendi Universal]
Metascore:
72
User Score:
8.7
Alter Echo

Alter Echo

Platform: PlayStation 2
August 19, 2003
An innovative action game that lets players morph between three combat modes and alter time with pioneering TimeDilation technology. The game lets players assume the role of Nevin, a reluctant hero with the ability to alter time and morph his PolySuit between three unique combat forms. He must fight for survival against an entire planet that has gone mad-the surface of the planet is alive, and uses its bio-mechanical properties to spawn enemy after enemy, ensuring relentless action. A revolutionary PostFX camera system intensifies the action with spectacular visual effects that heighten the drama of every combo and special attack. [THQ]
Metascore:
62
User Score:
7.0
Futurama

Futurama

Platform: PlayStation 2
August 14, 2003
Futurama begins when Professor Farnsworth sells his delivery ship Planet Express to the evil businesswoman Mom, giving her ownership of over fifty percent of the Earth, making her the supreme ruler. You must prevent Mom from enslaving humanity and dominating the universe by taking the Planet Express crew back in time to stop the deal from taking place. Play as Fry, Bender, Leela and Dr. Zoidberg, each with their own special fighting skills and weapons as you visit familiar scenes from the hit series: Planet Express, the Red Light District, New New York, as well as a host of new environments. With each character's unique skills, you can master their power ups and complete their tasks leading them to victory against Mom and her death bot troopers. [Vivendi Universal]
Metascore:
59
User Score:
6.4
Virtua Fighter 4: Evolution

Virtua Fighter 4: Evolution

Platform: PlayStation 2
August 13, 2003
Challenge a steady stream of opponents with varying ranks and skill levels, with the impression that you're playing online against human opponents with different styles. Along with this illusion of online play, Virtua Fighter 4 has also been expanded upon, including the roster, the character customization features, the visuals, the training mode, and even the arcade mode. With the different tournaments and two new characters to explore, VF4: Evolution will put your fighting skills to the ultimate test.
Metascore:
93
User Score:
8.7
Ape Escape 2

Ape Escape 2

Platform: PlayStation 2
June 30, 2003
Ape Escape 2 is all about no-holds barred expansive gaming - with 20 stages to navigate and 8 boss fight stages as well as second and third playthrough, this game will keep you playing well into the wee small hours! With so many monkeys gone mad, heavy artillery is Hikaru's only chance of saving the planet. As such you get to try out a feast of gadgetry - 12 items in total - to try and catch the ape anarchists. Think weird and wacky - The Banana Boomerang and the Radio Controlled Car are just a few of the Professor's spectacular creations! [Sony]
Metascore:
82
User Score:
8.4
Resident Evil: Dead Aim

Resident Evil: Dead Aim

Platform: PlayStation 2
June 18, 2003
A Deadly Game of Search and Pursuit. Join anti-Umbrella searchand pursuit team agent, Bruce MacGavin, as he encounters a new layer of Umbrella's insidious activities. In this all-new Resident Evil first-person action-shooter, you must search, sneak and use battle moves to regain control of a sea-jacked cruiseship lost in the Atlantic. And should you find yourself trapped amongst hordes of zombiesand mutant beasts, your aim better be dead on ... or you?re gone! [Capcom]
Metascore:
65
User Score:
6.6
RTX Red Rock

RTX Red Rock

Platform: PlayStation 2
June 17, 2003
Welcome to the Battlefield of the Future. 2103 A.D. Mars needs you. You're E.Z. Wheeler - a biomechanically enhanced soldier built to wage a one-man war. Your equipment: an arsenal built into your steel arm, an electronic eye and a robotic sidekick named IRIS. And you're going to need it. Alien invaders have overrun the colony on Mars and we're sending you to stop them. Your mission: Save the future! [LucasArts]
Metascore:
49
User Score:
4.8
Mace Griffin Bounty Hunter

Mace Griffin Bounty Hunter

Platform: PlayStation 2
June 17, 2003
Unknown forces have set in motion a chain of events that could eliminate every living being in the Vagner System. The Rangers, an elite law enforcement organization, pose the only real threat to this sinister plot. To thwart their investigations, the conspirators orchestrate a campaign to undermine the Rangers with infiltration, sabotage, and false incrimination. Ranger Mace Griffin is framed in such a set-up and sentenced to ten years on Penal Colony Delta. In prison, Mace becomes introverted and embittered, and swears to take revenge on those who have wronged him. With the dissolution of the Rangers, law enforcement is left to the Enforcers, who prove incapable of controlling the Vagner System's criminal element. To deal with the rising wave of crime, a new organization emerges: the Guild of Bounty Hunters. A group of both terrans and aliens, it includes former members of the police and military, along with known criminals. The guild is not particular about who joins?as long as they have proven combat ability. Intent on revenge, Mace Griffin sets up as a bounty hunter. The benefits are threefold: a constant stream of cash, access to classified information, and a license to explore the Vagner Frontier System and find out who was behind his downfall and that of the Rangers. [Vivendi Universal]
Metascore:
62
User Score:
8.7
Return to Castle Wolfenstein: Operation Resurrection

Return to Castle Wolfenstein: Operation Resurrection

Platform: PlayStation 2
May 30, 2003
Engage in an epic, story-driven campaign across over 30 levels - from forests and war-torn cities to villages and crypts. Infiltrate top-secret airfields and compounds, silently assassinate enemy officers and escort caputred Panzer tanks. You are B.J. Blazkowicz, a US Army Ranger recruited by the OSA and the Allies' top specialist in covert operations, heavy weapons and assassination. Hilter's head of the SS, Heinrich Himmler, is twisting science and the occult into an army capable of annihiliating the Allies. The balance of victory is in your hands. [Activision]
Metascore:
66
User Score:
8.3
Hulk

Hulk

Platform: PlayStation 2
May 27, 2003
One year after the events that take place in the film; troubled scientist Bruce Banner and his enraged alter ego, the Hulk, are forced into battle against the terrifying forces of the Leader, who's intent on using the Hulk's gamma energy to unleash a relentless army of gamma creatures on the world. Two types of gameplay - use the powers of stealth and logic as Bruce Banner or command the incredible strength and fury of the Hulk. 30 massive, highly-detailed levels featuring environments both directly from the film and exclusive to the game. Fully destructible and interactive environments - virtually anything can be manipulated, picked up, destroyed or used a weapon. Intense boss battles - battle it out against gamma-enhanced super villains like Flux, Rampage and Half Life. Hollywood quality VO and soundtrack featuring detailed voice over from Eric Bana as Bruce Banner. Take down the Hulk's foes with over 25 devastating attacks, including super attacks like the Sonic Clap and Gamma Slam. [Vivendi Universal]
Metascore:
71
User Score:
7.7
Def Jam Vendetta

Def Jam Vendetta

Platform: PlayStation 2
March 31, 2003
It's been three years since D-Mob chased you out of the New York fight circuit and you swore you'd never go back. Now your pal Manny is in trouble and he needs you to bail him out. The plan is simple: get in, win a few fights, pay off his debt, get out. No problem. Well, it turns out that things aren't as easy as they appear. Once in the scene, your past comes back to haunt you. Soon you're over your head and your only chance to get your life back together is to settle a score that has gone too long unpaid. [Electronic Arts]
Metascore:
80
User Score:
8.5
Dynasty Warriors 4

Dynasty Warriors 4

Platform: PlayStation 2
March 25, 2003
Dynasty Warriors 4 takes battlefield action to the next level, allowing players to experience the thrill of taking on multiple opponents at once and fighting against impossible odds. A host of new features add greater depth to the gameplay, as well as more insight into the characters and turbulent events of the Three Kingdoms era. The concepts of Honor and Loyalty in the face of adversity serve as the main theme for the game. The obligations of generals to their Lords and Allies guide the paths of these warriors as the fight to unify a divided empire. [KOEI]
Metascore:
78
User Score:
8.9
Mobile Light Force 2

Mobile Light Force 2

Platform: PlayStation 2
March 19, 2003
Find and destroy the murderers! Use your special attack or launch an all out aerial assault. Take survival into your control! Each level has a tougher enemy foe and the highest score defeats them.
Metascore:
59
User Score:
7.2
Rayman 3: Hoodlum Havoc

Rayman 3: Hoodlum Havoc

Platform: PlayStation 2
March 18, 2003
Adventurers beware - Rayman's universe has exploded into a whacked-out world of cartoon mayhem and mind-blowing battles! When Globox accidentally swallows the Lord of the Dark Lums, a fanatic army of trigger happy Hoodlums wreaks total havoc to get their Lord back! Rayman's only chance? Journey the vast reaches of the world to purge the Dark Lum Lord from the manic Globox, scour the lands for unearthly new powers, and do battle with hordes of Hoodlum soldiers, contraptions, and maniacal bosses. This time, it's war! [Ubi Soft]
Metascore:
76
User Score:
8.7
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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: 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Spyro: Enter the Dragonfly

Spyro: Enter the Dragonfly

Platform: PlayStation 2
November 5, 2002
Gnasty Gnorc and Ripto are back with a plan to steal the Dragonflies of the Dragon Realm. With help from new and old friends, Spyro 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. With new powers like electric and bubble breath; new characters; vehicles like tanks, UFO?s, rockets and surfboards; and over 30 levels of unique environments including rainbows, tornadoes, monsoons and snowflakes.
Metascore:
56
User Score:
4.4
Ratchet & Clank

Ratchet & Clank

Platform: PlayStation 2
November 4, 2002
Set in a futuristic world filled with spaceships, robots and high-tech gadgets, Ratchet and Clank moves from planet to planet across a vast solar system. Ratchet lives on an abandoned backwater planet and dreams of someday striking out on a magnificent space adventure. Closer to the center of the galaxy, Chairman Drek rules a polluted planet, Orxon, inhabited by an ugly race called the Blarg. He too has dreams, but his concern is conquest and domination. Tired of his polluted world, Chairman Drek comes up with the ultimate solution - to build a new planet using the best parts from many of the other worlds in the galaxy. If he can't convince the inhabitants to part with a few thousand hectares of their worlds, the army of robots and Blarg warriors can eliminate any resistance.
Metascore:
88
User Score:
8.8
Zapper

Zapper

Platform: PlayStation 2
November 3, 2002
Available: Rugged individualist, outdoorsy type, cynical. Physically fit with springy reflexes. Into avoiding trouble and self-defense using electrified antennae. Yellow. Looking for adventure with the right person. This is One Wicked Cricket. [Infogrames]
Metascore:
56
User Score:
tbd
Disney's PK: Out of the Shadows

Disney's PK: Out of the Shadows

Platform: PlayStation 2
November 1, 2002
Enter the sci-fi world of Disney's PK - the superhero alter-ego of Donald Duck! Armed with his mega cyber-weapon, you'll battle an invasion force of evil Evronian aliens, and discover an arsenal of futuristic firepower and gadgets. When evil casts its shadow, PK blasts into cyber-action! [Ubi Soft]
Metascore:
49
User Score:
6.4
WWE SmackDown! Shut Your Mouth

WWE SmackDown! Shut Your Mouth

Platform: PlayStation 2
October 31, 2002
Features an updated roster with even more WWE superstars, including Hollywood Hulk Hogan, Stacy Keibler, DDP, Ric Flair, the nWo, and many more. The in-depth story mode has multiple character paths, and for the first time, players will have the option to enter superstars into a World Wrestling Entertainment draft pool. There are a variety of backstage areas modeled after Madison Square Garden, and more than 14 PPV arenas, including Backlash, Vengeance, and Unforgiven. The thousands of animations include superstar signature moves with double- and triple-team moves. The improved create-a-wrestler mode lets players build the ultimate wrestler with a dynamic layer system and a new thumbnail system, allowing even more CAW options.
Metascore:
82
User Score:
8.6
Reign of Fire

Reign of Fire

Platform: PlayStation 2
October 22, 2002
Fight for mankind as one of the many different human forces, with a huge arsenal of high tech weaponry at your disposal. Take to the skies as a terrifying dragon and reign terror over the world, savaging the earth and destroying everything in your path breathing fireballs and napalm. (The player can choose whether they play as either a Human or a Dragon following two different routes--In effect two games in one.) Experience numerous action packed missions, including the desecration of central London, military style reconnaissance activities, third person shootouts and heroic fire fighting rescues. Third person shoot-em up action taking place over scorched landscapes, the result of battles between two species competing for survival - human and dragon. [BAM! Entertainment]
Metascore:
56
User Score:
7.3
Defender

Defender

Platform: PlayStation 2
October 22, 2002
Relive the excitement of the ultimate action videogame with the all-new next-generation remake of Defender. Developed by 7 Studios, this all-new 3D Defender -- based on the timeless arcade classic -- offers players space-combat action as they fight to defend their solar system and save the human race from alien invasion. In addition to fast and furious space-combat action, Defender will showcase elements of strategy, multiple types of humans to protect and use, ground units for players to defend and strategically position, and bases to build and expand. Players will also be able to take flight in new Defender ships with the ability to upgrade with special weapons, shields and other technologies as they take on the aliens who've invaded their universe. [Midway]
Metascore:
73
User Score:
7.6
Tom & Jerry in War of the Whiskers

Tom & Jerry in War of the Whiskers

Platform: PlayStation 2
October 22, 2002
Are you ready to kick some butt with Tom and Jerry and friends? With your choice of over 75 weapons, you can duke it out in unique levels such as Frankenmouse, a twisted laboratory, or Towering Infurno, an unstable construction site! Be prepared for the ultimate game of "Cat and Mouse"! [NewKidCo.]
Metascore:
63
User Score:
7.5
Contra: Shattered Soldier

Contra: Shattered Soldier

Platform: PlayStation 2
October 22, 2002
All of the legendary action and adrenaline of the famed Contra series comes to the PS2. Massive, screen-filling boss characters, a Contra series staple, do everything they can to keep players from proceeding through the multiple action-packed missions, while environmental threats such as swarms of bugs, aggressive enemies and alien encounters keep players on their toes. [Konami]
Metascore:
78
User Score:
7.4
The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers

The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers

Platform: PlayStation 2
October 21, 2002
Join the fellowship and experience all of the action from the first two blockbuster movies in The Lord of the Rings trilogy. Step into the roles of Aragorn the Ranger, Legolas the Elf, and Gimli the Dwarf, each with their own set of upgradeable attacks and combos. Battle Sauron's minions including 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. With scenes from both movies, and exclusive interviews with the stars from the films, you'll have everything you need to determine the fate of Middle-earth. [Electronic Arts]
Metascore:
82
User Score:
8.1
Silent Scope 3

Silent Scope 3

Platform: PlayStation 2
October 15, 2002
As the world's best sniper, prevent a terrorist organization from using cloning technology for global domination. Featuring expansive levels and diabolical bosses, it's time to silence the enemy threat. Silent Scope 3 delivers twice the gameplay by including the hit arcade game, Silent Scope EX! [Konami]
Metascore:
61
User Score:
tbd
BloodRayne

BloodRayne

Platform: PlayStation 2
October 15, 2002
As the half-vampire BloodRayne, you have sworn your life to protect humanity from the supernatural. Your latest assignment: Seek and destroy the nefarious vampire Jurgen Wolf before he can use powerful occult relics to unleash untold horror upon the world. Slaughter, dismember, and behead devious enemies that seek reinforcements and plan ambushes. Acquire supernatural skills and master brutal weaponry as you progress. BloodRayne is a pulse-pounding thrillride that gets you by the jugular and won't let go until it's over. [Majesco]
Metascore:
75
User Score:
8.3
X-Men: Next Dimension

X-Men: Next Dimension

Platform: PlayStation 2
October 15, 2002
Next Dimension plunges players into a powerful enemy's plot to rid the world of mutants. Leaving traditional arena-based fighting games in its wake, X-MEN: Next Dimension is the only console fighter that carries epic superhero showdowns across expansive 3-D levels. Players fight as 24 different X-MEN characters through interactive environments replete with combat-induced damage. [Activision]
Metascore:
61
User Score:
8.6
Red Faction II

Red Faction II

Platform: PlayStation 2
October 15, 2002
Earth. Twenty-second century. Five years after the rebellion on Mars. For 15 years, Chancellor Victor Sopot has oppressed the people of the Commonwealth. His corrupt rule and a relentless war of unification with the United Republic has left the Commonwealth bloodied and impoverished. As distant battles rage, sewage taints Sopot City's rivers, pollution smudges the sky, and wretched citizens huddle in crumbling ruins. Condemned to death by Chancellor Sopot, six super-soldiers unite to save their country, vowing to overthrow Sopot using the unique powers that nano-technology has given them. Join the squad as Alias, a demolitions expert. Fight side-by-side with Molov, Repta, Shrike, Tangier, and Quill--each possessing unique attributes and specialties. Battle through diverse environments using vehicles, an arsenal of specialized weapons, and explosives in a mission to overthrow the government. Defeat Sopot and restore the honor of the Commonwealth! [THQ]
Metascore:
84
User Score:
7.6
Ty the Tasmanian Tiger

Ty the Tasmanian Tiger

Platform: PlayStation 2
October 9, 2002
Go deep into the Australian Outback as TY the Tasmanian Tiger. It's up to you to collect magical talismans that'll release your fellow Tasmanian Tigers from Dreamworld. Armed with your boomerangs and a nasty bite, you must outfight and outsmart Boss Cass, a big bad bird with a big bad attitude. Sharpen your boomerang, mate, and get ready for an amazing Australian adventure. Explore over 16 levels in the wild and woolly Australian Outback . Use over 8 different boomerangs including the frostyrang, flamorang, and doomarang. Ride animals, swim around coral reefs, surf down rivers -- whatever it takes to save the Tasmanian Tigers! [Electronic Arts]
Metascore:
70
User Score:
8.8
TimeSplitters 2

TimeSplitters 2

Platform: PlayStation 2
October 8, 2002
The evil race of TimeSplitters are traveling back into human history authoring events that are leading to the enslavement of mankind. In Control of a motley crew of renegade characters you must hunt down the TimeSplitters across time in historical eras like the gangster- Ridden 1920's, the lush jungles of Aztec temples, soviet military installations of the cold war and Futuristic robot factories in space. To end the evil plot of the TimeSplitters, seek and recover the crystals required to seal the rift in time. The Fate of humanity is in your hands. [Eidos Interactive]
Metascore:
90
User Score:
8.7
Conflict: Desert Storm

Conflict: Desert Storm

Platform: PlayStation 2
September 30, 2002
You're the best trained, best equipped Special Forces squad in the world. You have been deployed behind teh enemy lines where the terrain and conditions are barbaric. You will seek, locate and destroy the enemy while creating havoc and confusion against insane odds. [SCI Games]
Metascore:
55
User Score:
8.2
Robotech: Battlecry

Robotech: Battlecry

Platform: PlayStation 2
September 25, 2002
Control a Veritech fighter, switching from ground to hover to flight mode instantly, as you battle in the ultimate combat experience! It's a desperate struggle to save the earth in over 40+ missions with 40 Veritech fighters on land, air and outer space. Take the role of intrepid fighter pilot Jack Archer, who must put his skills to the test in the ultimate battle against the forces of the alien Zentraedi. Sit at the controls of a Veritech fighter, a unique mecha capable of ground-based fighting in robot form. Or have the option to instantaneously change into a fast attack fighter for aerial dog fighting plus the hybrid Guardian mode that blends some of the strengths and weaknesses of the other two modes. The fast-paced gameplay and freedom of movement, combined with the well known space opera, makes Robotech: BattleCry impossible to put down! [TDK Mediactive]
Metascore:
72
User Score:
8.2
Sly Cooper and the Thievius Raccoonus

Sly Cooper and the Thievius Raccoonus

Platform: PlayStation 2
September 24, 2002
Sly Cooper was born into the world's greatest thieving family. On his eighth birthday, Sly is presented with the "Thievius Raccoonus," an ancient thieving instruction guide passed down through his family for generations. Later that evening, a gang of ruthless villains break into his harmonious home to steal the valuable heirloom. As Sly watches in terror, the intruders overpower his father and split the "Thievius Raccoonus" into pieces, which they divide between themselves. Ten years later, Sly is out to steal the "Thievius Raccoonus" back and reclaim what is rightfully his. He enlists the help of his gadget genius pal, Bentley, and his big eager friend Murray, and the trio embark on a quest to help Sly prove he is the world's greatest thief and to restore honor to his family's name. [Sucker Punch]
Metascore:
86
User Score:
8.6
Tribes Aerial Assault

Tribes Aerial Assault

Platform: PlayStation 2
September 23, 2002
Run, jump, and fly across massive, boundless battlefields in jetpack-equipped armors as you compete with, and against, up to 16 players from around the world. A true team game, you choose between different roles and different game types, including 11-mission single-player campaign and the all-time-favorite, online Capture the Flag via the network adaptor. [Sierra]
Metascore:
73
User Score:
8.8
Tekken 4

Tekken 4

Platform: PlayStation 2
September 23, 2002
Tekken 4 marks the return of Namco's premier fighting franchise. Tekken strikes back with new jaw-dropping graphics, game play mechanics, and fearsome fighters. Newcomers engage old favorites in interactive, multi-leveled arenas. New strategies in fighting are introduced with the addition of walls, terrain effects, position changes, and enhanced side-stepping. Expanded game modes such as Training, Team Battle and the new Tekken Force provide the player with a deeper game play experience. [Namco]
Metascore:
79
User Score:
8.0
Taz Wanted

Taz Wanted

Platform: PlayStation 2
September 17, 2002
The ravenous, relentless, natural disaster of a hero, TAZ, is rip-roaring mad. Yosemite Sam locked him in a zoo and wants to turn Taz's homeland into a tacky theme park! Now as an escapee, Taz is on the run gobbling power-ups, using disguises and leaving a wacky wake of destruction across four hazard-filled worlds in an attempt to stop Sam. [Infogrames]
Metascore:
65
User Score:
8.8
Gungrave

Gungrave

Platform: PlayStation 2
September 16, 2002
Gungrave challenges gamers to kick some serious butt as Grave, a long-dead assassin sent back to earth to annihilate seemingly endless legions of merciless enemies. Players battle their way through massive, destructible areas in over-the-top anime-inspired action, earning insane special attacks and otherworldly power-ups as they embark on a mission of revenge and devastation. Featruing destructible environments, hordes of relentless foes and stunning art by anime legend Yasuhiro Naito, Gungrave is equal parts stylish anime thriller, Hollywood blockbster and heart-pounding action game.
Metascore:
65
User Score:
8.0
The Scorpion King: Rise of the Akkadian

The Scorpion King: Rise of the Akkadian

Platform: PlayStation 2
September 11, 2002
An action/adventure game that brings you to the time before the events of The Scorpion King film. In this exciting new story, the hero, Mathayus undergoes new journeys to exotic locations and experiences dangerous quests. The player gets to live it all as Mathayus. [Universal Interactive]
Metascore:
47
User Score:
6.9
Dino Stalker

Dino Stalker

Platform: PlayStation 2
September 9, 2002
Time Gone Haywire. World War II. Fighter down. Pilot Lt. Mike Wired's plane takes heavy damage during a dogfight over the Atlantic. Forced to eject, he's suddenly enveloped in a blinding flash of white light and being guided towards an ominous jungle below. Everything around him has changed. The distant moan of strange beasts. An unfamiliar weapon appears in his hand. A thundering roar and crashing trees give way to an impossible sight...beasts from another time. What's happening? .... this can't be good. Now you determine the fate of this hero, lost in time. Face off against an onslaught of prehistoric beasts in first person perspective! And move quickly! You now battle the most ferocious creatures to ever walk the earth for your own survival! (Guncon2 light gun-compatible) [Capcom]
Metascore:
50
User Score:
6.2
Turok: Evolution

Turok: Evolution

Platform: PlayStation 2
September 1, 2002
Turok: Evolution is a prequel that takes us back to the origins of the Turok lineage. In the beginning of the game, we see our hero, Tal'Set, fighting his nemesis Captain Tobias Bruckner in 1886 Texas. During the battle, a rift between their world and the Lost Lands opens and Tal'Set is sucked into it. Tal'Set, injured and near death, is nursed back to health by the natives of the River Village, a colony in hiding from the Lost Land's greatest threat: the Lord Tyrannus and his reptilian hordes. Tal'Set becomes a reluctant participant in the brutal war that is raging in the Lost Land. Bent on a "holy mission" to purify the land through slaughter and misery, Tyrannus appoints a new general to his armies, and Tal'Set discovers to his horror that it is Bruckner, who was also swept into the Lost Lands through the rift. [Acclaim]
Metascore:
61
User Score:
7.0
SOCOM: U.S. Navy SEALs

SOCOM: U.S. Navy SEALs

Platform: PlayStation 2
August 27, 2002
SOCOM: U.S. Navy SEALs places you in the role of an elite SEAL commander whose team is asked to fight terrorists in more than 12 of the most deadly missions ever. Engage enemy terrorists with fellow SEAL team members via intense team-based gameplay. Utilize the SOCOM headset to communicate and plan strategies with fellow SEALs in single player and online play.
Metascore:
82
User Score:
8.0
The Mark of Kri

The Mark of Kri

Platform: PlayStation 2
July 29, 2002
Set in richly detailed 3D environments, each with its own distinct styles and themes, Rau, a fierce warrior, must battle the denizens of the dark world to prevent the invoking of an ancient spell that holds the power to unleash great evil throughout the land. Along with his loyal and trusted spirit guide, Kuzo, a large black bird, Rau embarks on an exhilarating journey that requires a combination of stealth, aggressive-action moves and calculated planning. Kuzo plays a strategic role in the quest with the ability to scout ahead to perches for a better view of looming danger, retrieve items and distract opponents. [SCEA]
Metascore:
80
User Score:
7.6
Hidden Invasion

Hidden Invasion

Platform: PlayStation 2
July 29, 2002
The year is 2027. We are not alone. We are not in charge. How far does the conspiracy go? Only you can find out. Heding the elite Shadowforce division of the National Security Special Operations, you and your partner are immersed in the thrilling 3D action of an alien invasion. With extensive mission-based objectives and a full arsenal of firepower at your disposal, you must uncover the truth behind a thousand years of infiltration. Highly detailed, interactive environments and chilling enemy encounters fuel a spectacular quest that stems from the deepest parts of the planet and leads you to the highest level of government. [Conspiracy]
Metascore:
39
User Score:
5.2
Men in Black II: Alien Escape

Men in Black II: Alien Escape

Platform: PlayStation 2
June 28, 2002
Equipped with an arsenal of unearthly ammo, it's up to Agents Jay and Kay to save the Earth from the scum of the universe. Wield stylish and extreme weapons such as the Carbonizer while fighting off perps like Shark Guy and Jarra. Enlist the aid of Zed while you're cleaning up the planet in multiple NYC locations including a nuclear station and the alien space hulk. [Infogrames]
Metascore:
50
User Score:
7.1
Barbarian

Barbarian

Platform: PlayStation 2
June 27, 2002
An action game of fighting and conquest in combat arenas across the land of Barbaria. Play in different battle modes against one or more opponents or experience the rich history of each Barbarian by playing their own Quest. [Titus]
Metascore:
63
User Score:
tbd
SkyGunner

SkyGunner

Platform: PlayStation 2
June 24, 2002
Sky Gunner follows the story of 3 ace pilots, Ciel, Copain and Femme, who are hired to protect the "Eternal Engine," an engine capable of perpetual motion. Little do they know, the criminal genius Ventre is planning to use the town's celebration aboard the luxury airship Merveilleux as an opportunity to steal the Eternal Engine for his own evil ends. [Atlus]
Metascore:
75
User Score:
8.3
Ultimate Fighting Championship: Throwdown

Ultimate Fighting Championship: Throwdown

Platform: PlayStation 2
June 3, 2002
Features actual UFC champions and all the real, unbelievable mixed martial arts moves found in the Octagon. Using incredible deep offensive and defensive strategies, players can string limitless combos together and exploit the fighting technique that most suits their personal style. Features the top ranked fighters in the world Tito Ortiz and Chuck Liddell. [Crave Entertainment]
Metascore:
68
User Score:
8.0
Endgame

Endgame

Platform: PlayStation 2
June 3, 2002
The world has finally succumbed to the once-lauded technology of Virtual Reality. Young and old, rich and poor now use this technology for leisure and business. No one need leave the comfort of their homes. Virtual Reality is about to be updated, and there is something very wrong. Tyler knew what, but EuroDream Technologies found out. Octavian, an Artificial Intelligence, knows how to stop them, but needs a human. Jade Cornell knows what to do, she's armed and ready. In a dual bid to track Tyler and activate Octavian, Jade blasts across the United States of Europe. The deeper she gets, the more ruthless EuroDream security becomes. And Jade still doesn't know the secret behind the security chief's identity, or even realise that Octavian is more complex than he seems. [Empire Interactive]
Metascore:
57
User Score:
6.8
Medal of Honor Frontline

Medal of Honor Frontline

Platform: PlayStation 2
May 29, 2002
Head back behind enemy lines with Lt. Jimmy Patterson in Medal of Honor Frontline. In this installment of the smash-hit Medal of Honor series, Lt. Patterson returns and must infiltrate the German frontline to steal the HO-IX flying wing, an experimental Nazi weapon so powerful it could turn the tide of World War II. [Electronic Arts]
Metascore:
88
User Score:
8.3
Scooby-Doo! Night of 100 Frights

Scooby-Doo! Night of 100 Frights

Platform: PlayStation 2
May 20, 2002
The Mastermind has kidnapped Mystery Inc! It's up to Scooby-Doo to search for his lost friends. Guide Scooby through 12 huge levels that include a creepy mansion, a spooky cave, a ghostly graveyard, and a perilous pier. Help Scooby search for clues, avoid Classic Scooby-Doo monsters, use wacky inventions, eat Scooby Snacks, and gather groovy power-ups. Do you have what it takes to foil the Mastermind's plan to rid the world of Mystery Inc? [THQ]
Metascore:
69
User Score:
8.1
The Operative: No One Lives Forever

The Operative: No One Lives Forever

Platform: PlayStation 2
April 16, 2002
Travel across the globe in this award winning action shooter set in the swinging sixties. Your Mission: Assume the role of Cate Archer, a beautiful but deadly Operative working for UNITY - a super secret organization fighting to free the world from the clutches of H.A.R.M. From tense subterfuge to in-your-face combat, NOLF ups the ante for plot-driven, 1960's-influenced spy action with killer weapons, vivid international locales and deadly arch villains. Equipped with an arsenal of powerful weapons and ingenious gadgets, you must unravel a mystery that will lead you halfway around the world in a desperate search for answers. Includes four new levels featuring Cate in her younger days as a thief. [Sierra]
Metascore:
67
User Score:
8.1
Savage Skies

Savage Skies

Platform: PlayStation 2
March 31, 2002
A wicked creature based action game set in a fantasy world where a war is being waged between three factions vying for total power. The key to gameplay is high-intensity creature combat featuring action-oriented flight and combat systems that make the player feel like they are controlling powerful beasts of war. Dragons, demons, unicorns, and dozens of other mythical denizens inhabit Savage Skies. The game features more than 27 unique missions, 9 in each faction's campaign, and the ability to unlock up to 24 creatures, 7 multiplayer levels, and tons of hidden gameplay modes. [BAM! Entertainment]
Metascore:
56
User Score:
7.0
Virtua Fighter 4

Virtua Fighter 4

Platform: PlayStation 2
March 17, 2002
Two new characters (Lei Fei and Vanessa Lewis) join 11 VF veterans, each with their own unique styles based on real martial arts. New counters and defensive moves allow players to switch up their stances and fighting styles mid-bout. Train a computer-controlled character through sparring and an easy-to-use rewards system, then pit your character against a friend's or challenge the arcade mode. [Sega]
Metascore:
94
User Score:
8.0
Mister Mosquito

Mister Mosquito

Platform: PlayStation 2
March 12, 2002
You are Mister Mosquito, an uninvited guest in the Yamada family home in Japan. In order to store up enough food for the winter, you must drink as much of their precious blood as possible while they are in bed, talking on the phone, watching tv, or even a bath. The Yamadas know you are in the house and have plans to take you out. Deadly insecticides fill the air, and they have the ability to crush you like the bug you are. [Fresh Games]
Metascore:
65
User Score:
5.8
Pac-Man World 2

Pac-Man World 2

Platform: PlayStation 2
February 24, 2002
Pac-Man is on a brand new adventure and once again dealing with the pesky Ghost Gang. His new quest takes him through 6 new lands with plenty of new surprises. Brand new features include ice skating, roller blading, submarine diving and many other exciting puzzles to solve. [Namco]
Metascore:
73
User Score:
7.8
Woody Woodpecker: Escape from Buzz Buzzard Park

Woody Woodpecker: Escape from Buzz Buzzard Park

Platform: PlayStation 2
February 19, 2002
Rescue Splinter and Knothead, Woody's niece and nephew, from the evil talons of Buzz Buzzard! Join Woody in challenging his arch enemy, Buzz Buzzard, in the vile vulture's crazy theme park, where Splinter and Knothead are being held prisoner. Hop aboard to ride cannonballs, take a trip on a rocket, jump, duck, peck and surf your way through the many challenging obstacle courses-but watch out for the traps that Buzz and his pesky pals lay in your path! [DreamCatcher Interactive]
Metascore:
64
User Score:
6.5
State of Emergency

State of Emergency

Platform: PlayStation 2
February 12, 2002
Enlist in the freedom movement to topple the tyrannical corporation. Freedom Agents duties include the following: Eliminate corporate officers, execute assassinations before targets flee to safety, steal sensitive items and documents from the corporation and return them to freedom agents at the safehouse, rescue captured allies from corporation deathsquads and help rescue them to safety. [Rockstar]
Metascore:
71
User Score:
6.1
Maximo: Ghosts to Glory

Maximo: Ghosts to Glory

Platform: PlayStation 2
February 11, 2002
You control the fate of the gallant Maximo, who returns home to find his kingdom in shambles. Your once trusted advisor, Achille has wrought evil on the land. Not only is the countryside filled with hoards of the roaming undead, but the four wise Sorceresses have been imprisoned at the four corners of the Kingdom, and to make matters worse, your girlfriend, Princess Sophia has been forced to marry the scoundrel Achille. Help Maximo rescue the Sorceresses, restore good to the kingdom, whup Achille's butt, and while you're at it...get your girl back! [Capcom]
Metascore:
84
User Score:
8.8
GoDai: Elemental Force

GoDai: Elemental Force

Platform: PlayStation 2
January 21, 2002
The time has finally come for Hiro to avenge his family and face the forces of darkness alone. His mastery of the four elements is strong, but not yet powerful enough to face the fifth element: the Void. Now Hiro must become a Master of the Elements and complete the Trials of Earth, Wind, Water and Fire. Only then will he be ready to face the powers of darkness in the realm of the final element . . . the Void awaits. [3DO]
Metascore:
27
User Score:
3.8
Rez

Rez

Platform: PlayStation 2
January 7, 2002
Rez is fast-action shooter that takes you deep into the world's computer network. The "Project K" Network has recently been upgraded to handle the rapid expansion of the information age and the core, known as "Eden," holds the most advanced artificial intelligence the world has ever seen. Unfortunately, Eden cannot handle the ability to create her own thoughts and buckles under the pressure in an existential breakdown. She is lost deep inside the system, and you're the only one that can bring her back online, saving the world from utter chaos. [Sega]
Metascore:
78
User Score:
8.3
Giants: Citizen Kabuto

Giants: Citizen Kabuto

Platform: PlayStation 2
December 20, 2001
Play as three unique species including the technologically powerful, hard partying Meccs, the ethereal and magical Sea Reapers, and the unstoppable behemoth known as Kabuto. [Interplay]
Metascore:
79
User Score:
7.2
Max Payne

Max Payne

Platform: PlayStation 2
December 6, 2001
Max Payne is a man with nothing to lose in the violent, cold urban night. A fugitive undercover cop framed for murder, and now hunted by cops and the mob. A man with his back against the wall, fighting a battle he cannot hope to win. Prepare for pain with this much-anticipated 3rd-person shooter. [Rockstar Games]
Metascore:
80
User Score:
8.4
Star Trek: Voyager Elite Force

Star Trek: Voyager Elite Force

Platform: PlayStation 2
December 6, 2001
One blast from destruction, the U.S.S. Voyager is mysteriously transported into a null space infested with danger. As part of the Voyager's Elite Hazard Team, you must defend it from a host of scavenging aliens, infiltrate a Borg cube and derelict vessels to eradicate your deadly foes. [Majesco Sales Inc.]
Metascore:
52
User Score:
6.9
Jak and Daxter: The Precursor Legacy

Jak and Daxter: The Precursor Legacy

Platform: PlayStation 2
December 4, 2001
Jak and Daxter are quite a comic duo! Jak's the strong, silent type of hero, while Daxter's the obnoxious comic nut! The adventure takes place across a massive piece of continuous coastline - you can explore freely, with no loading screens and no waiting time. All characters and environmental elements exist in real time and have incredibly smart A.I.; you can't ignore or hide from enemies, they will follow you everywhere. ("Which is supposed to be a good thing?") [Sony]
Metascore:
90
User Score:
8.9
Legends of Wrestling

Legends of Wrestling

Platform: PlayStation 2
December 3, 2001
The names speak for themselves: Hulk Hogan, Bret "Hitman" Hart, Jerry "The King" Lawler, Rob Van Dam, Terry Funk, The Road Warriors, Jimmy "Superfly" Snuka , Ricky "The Dragon" Steamboat, Ted DiBiase, The Iron Sheik, "King Kong" Bundy, and George "The Animal" Steele, just to name a few.
Metascore:
55
User Score:
7.8
Dragon Rage

Dragon Rage

Platform: PlayStation 2
November 27, 2001
Take to the skies as Cael Cyndar, the powerful and heroic Dragon, through sixteen single-player and cooperative campaign levels. Features eight unique and fully interactive environments and six unique head-to-head multiplayer levels including Egg Hunt, Feeding Frenzy, and Dragon Duel. [3DO]
Metascore:
50
User Score:
6.3
Dynasty Warriors 3

Dynasty Warriors 3

Platform: PlayStation 2
November 26, 2001
Dive into battlefield action with over 20 intense stages and 40 playable warriors. More than 10 stages of varying sizes and objectives have been added to the original game in addition to more troop types, such as the powerful elephant cavalry. [KOEI]
Metascore:
78
User Score:
8.8
Frogger: The Great Quest

Frogger: The Great Quest

Platform: PlayStation 2
November 18, 2001
When Frogger makes a wish on a falling star, the Fairy Frogmother appears and tells him he should follow his heart's desire. She grants him three gifts: a Magic Bag that can hold many items, the power to see Fairies and Magic Items, and protection from serious harm. With her advice and support, Frogger gathers up his courage and sets off in search of the adventure of a lifetime. [Konami]
Metascore:
32
User Score:
4.6
WWF SmackDown! Just Bring It

WWF SmackDown! Just Bring It

Platform: PlayStation 2
November 18, 2001
Square off against more than 30 Superstars in 60 different match types. Perform bone-shattering finishers - from The Rock Bottom to The Stone Cold Stunner - as you annihilate opponents with more than a 1,000 different moves. [THQ]
Metascore:
76
User Score:
7.2
Vampire Night

Vampire Night

Platform: PlayStation 2
November 14, 2001
The legend has existed for centuries. Very few have survived to tell their account of terror. But we know, the Vampire is real. Grab a friend and the GunCon2 and experience the shoot'em up action. Namco puts you in the role of the vampire hunter. Includes a special training mode, an adventure mode, and other hidden features. [Namco]
Metascore:
65
User Score:
7.1
James Bond 007: Agent Under Fire

James Bond 007: Agent Under Fire

Platform: PlayStation 2
November 13, 2001
The devious plans of a criminal mastermind once again threaten to bring the world's greatest nations to their knees and only one man can save them. The game's mix of intense first-person action and white-knuckle driving levels will transport the player to exotic locations where they will come face-to-face with the world's most dangerous villains. Only the clever use of firepower and tricks of the spycraft trade will allow them to save the world. [Electronic Arts]
Metascore:
72
User Score:
7.9
Soldier of Fortune: Gold Edition

Soldier of Fortune: Gold Edition

Platform: PlayStation 2
November 11, 2001
As John Mullins, decorated Vietnam Vet, you must use any means necessary to find and secure three stolen warheads. Track and stop the terrorist organization responsible for the theft before they can carry out their threat to national security. Dispatch as many terrorists, skinheads, and enemy soldiers as necessary to complete your mission. [Majesco]
Metascore:
59
User Score:
6.7
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