GameCube Games

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
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
Monopoly Party!

Monopoly Party!

Platform: GameCube
November 20, 2002
The Monopoly Party game is the fastest way to discover what your friends are really like. It's an intense buying, trading, building, and deal-making frenzy because every player moves at the same time. Here's how it works: Everyone rolls a set of dice at the same time. As soon as everyone rolls, everyone moves. Just roll and go. Then do all of the things you love, such as buy property, pass "Go," and draw cards from "Community Chest." Play Monopoly Party and find out who will cut you a deal when the chips are down and who will bankrupt you out of the game.
Metascore:
65
User Score:
8.2
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
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
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
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
Baldur's Gate: Dark Alliance

Baldur's Gate: Dark Alliance

Platform: GameCube
November 18, 2002
Baldur's Gate: Dark Alliance is an action RPG with an epic tale of intrigue, explosive spell effects, and highly detailed creatures and environments. You play a one of three customizable characters, who returns to Baldur's Gate and joins the fight against the darkness that threatens its peace. Take on the monsters solo or with a friend in co-op mode. Baldur's Gate: Dark Alliance is the first game to feature the real time application of the Dungeons & Dragons 3rd Edition rules.
Metascore:
79
User Score:
7.8
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
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: 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
Rocky

Rocky

Platform: GameCube
November 17, 2002
Jump into the ring as Rocky Balboa and go head-to-head against 29 tough opponents, including Apollo Creed, Clubber Lang, Ivan Drago, and Tommy Gunn. Mickey and company train you from the streets of Philadelphia to the world heavyweight championship bout. Master Rocky's powerful punch combos and fast flurries. Practices your skills in Sparring mode and then test them out in the Knockout Tournament against 15 other players. Based on the movie trilogy, Rocky tests your dedication, skill, and heart through various gameplay modes.
Metascore:
74
User Score:
tbd
Disney Sports Soccer

Disney Sports Soccer

Platform: GameCube
November 17, 2002
Disney Sports Soccer takes the fun of a neighborhood soccer game and adds your favorite Disney characters. In three different game modes, including a multiplayer mode, you can use magic, power-ups, and special moves to defeat your opponents. Up to four players can assume the role of Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse, Donald Duck, Goofy, or other Disney favorites, and they can compete in a variety of stadiums, including Eagle Summit. You can also exchange items between your Game Boy Advance and GameCube.
Metascore:
75
User Score:
8.0
Disney Sports Skateboarding

Disney Sports Skateboarding

Platform: GameCube
November 17, 2002
Grind and ollie with Mickey and his pals in Disney Sports Skateboarding. As Mickey Mouse, Donald Duck, Goofy, or other Disney characters, you'll skateboard through eight expansive levels and five game modes. In each level, you can perform character-specific special moves and more than 40 different tricks. As you complete goals, such as scoring a certain number of points or reaching checkpoints, you'll unlock skateboards, outfits, and stickers. You can also skate the streets by yourself or with a friend in Multiplayer mode.
Metascore:
36
User Score:
4.7
Evolution Skateboarding

Evolution Skateboarding

Platform: GameCube
November 17, 2002
If you're tired of the traditional skateboarding experience, Evolution: Skateboarding takes you to a variety of imaginative levels. From the neon streets of Tokyo to the dungeons of a European castle, you can grab air and perform more than 70 death-defying tricks and continue the challenges with the new Boss Skate mode. Through eight professional skaters, you can access different parts of the world, featuring more than 25 levels. As you advance through the matches, you'll unlock hidden characters from Konami's most popular games.
Metascore:
44
User Score:
7.1
Darkened Skye

Darkened Skye

Platform: GameCube
November 16, 2002
YOU ARE SKYE OF LYNLORA, RECRUITED AS HERO #1 IN THE BATTLE AGAINST EVIL. Wield Powerful Magic Solve Ancient Mysteries Save the World
Metascore:
61
User Score:
7.0
Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets

Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets

Platform: GameCube
November 15, 2002
Be Harry Potter in a new adventure with more magic, friends, and danger. In his sophomore year at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry, Harry stumbles upon a dark chapter in the school's past. In an effort to confront the powers at the heart of the Chamber of Secrets, you'll learn new spells, undertake new quests, make new friends, and challenge new adversaries. Do you dare take the chance that you might face the evil Lord Voldemort again?
Metascore:
77
User Score:
8.1
FIFA Soccer 2003

FIFA Soccer 2003

Platform: GameCube
November 14, 2002
Master the fundamentals of soccer in FIFA Soccer 2003. With more ball control and player moves, this year's FIFA Soccer puts the The Total Club Championship within your grasp. Unleash the skills of the world's greatest players through new player animations and signature skill moves. Experience pressure-cooker atmospheres as you take on Europe's elite teams in their own stadiums featuring actual team chants and songs. EA Sports Freestyle Control lets you produce a feint, one-touch pass, or skill move to leave your opponents standing.
Metascore:
86
User Score:
7.1
Wreckless: The Yakuza Missions

Wreckless: The Yakuza Missions

Platform: GameCube
November 13, 2002
Welcome to Hong Kong, where mystery and intrigue, money and power, and East and West intermingle. As the Yakuza terrorizes citizens, you arrive on the scene to answer the call of the city. You'll command an elite police unit called the Dragons, or you can play as a couple of spies hired to defeat Tiger Takagi--the head of the Hong Kong Yakuza. In 40 wild missions, you'll fire at moving targets with car-mounted rocket launchers, maneuver through the destructive environments, and experience real-time crashes and vehicle deformation.
Metascore:
58
User Score:
7.0
Resident Evil 0

Resident Evil 0

Platform: GameCube
November 12, 2002
Before the events of Resident Evil, the residents of Raccoon City lived their lives unaware of the dark fate that surrounded them. Now, along with your S.T.A.R.S. Bravo Team, you're sent in to investigate a series of grisly murders in the area. As Rebecca Chambers, a rookie cop, or Billy Cowen, an escaped convict, you'll fight zombies, solve challenging puzzles, and slowly uncover the truth behind the murders. A new Partner Zapping System lets you quickly switch between each character.
Metascore:
83
User Score:
8.8
Hot Wheels Velocity X

Hot Wheels Velocity X

Platform: GameCube
November 12, 2002
Can you handle a typical Hot Wheels day filled with criminal racing gangs, huge loops, fast speeds, brutal crashes, and an arsenal of weapons? Hot Wheels Velocity X tests your driving skills in dangerous missions spanning five destructible levels. You must do whatever it takes to complete the missions--speed through loops, pull off wild stunts, catch big air off a jump, drive up walls and buildings, find hidden shortcuts, or simply just run your opponents off the road.
Metascore:
55
User Score:
7.0
Pro Rally

Pro Rally

Platform: GameCube
November 11, 2002
It's a frustrating game with a career mode that's too short, and, ultimately, you'd be better off without it.
Metascore:
64
User Score:
8.2
Sonic Mega Collection

Sonic Mega Collection

Platform: GameCube
November 10, 2002
Sonic has appeared in many games in the last decade, and now you can relive seven of them from Sonic Mega Collection. This compilation includes the first three Sonic the Hedgehog titles, plus Sonic & Knuckles, Sonic 3D Flickies' Island, Sonic the Hedgehog Spinball, and Dr. Robotnik's Mean Bean Machine. With additional content such as character illustrations, movies, and comic-book covers, this game celebrates Sonic's long career and introduces his world to new generation of gamers.
Metascore:
75
User Score:
8.5
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
Cubivore: Survival of the Fittest

Cubivore: Survival of the Fittest

Platform: GameCube
November 5, 2002
The premise of the game is simple: Eat or be eaten. In Cubivore, you'll assume the role of an animal in its early stages of development. From the moment the game begins, your creature is on its own to fend for its life. As your animal instincts take over, you will boldly traverse hostile environments, savagely stalking your prey and asserting your place in the animal chain of power. Explore a number of different environments while consuming other animals in order to evolve into one of 100 possible creature combinations. Ultimately, the goal is to become powerful enough to topple the alpha creature and earn your rightful place at the top of the food chain.
Metascore:
71
User Score:
8.1
Whirl Tour

Whirl Tour

Platform: GameCube
November 5, 2002
'Flipside' is giving a stunning performance at Castle Coliseum. Suddenly in the middle of the band's finale an audible power surge occurs, and lightning strikes each of the 6 band members. One after another they are vacuumed into the sky. The band's roadie shakes his head in disbelief. "I have to find them!!!" He jumps through a color-shifting portal, grabs his scooter and rides off to search for his idols.
Metascore:
61
User Score:
7.2
Defender

Defender

Platform: GameCube
November 3, 2002
Defender undergoes a 3D makeover, featuring fast-paced action, strategy, and an army of aliens. A remake of an arcade classic, Defender sends you on a mission to defend your solar system and save the human race from alien invasion. In addition to space combat action, the game showcases elements of strategy, multiple types of humans to protect and use, ground units for players to defend and position, and bases to build and expand. And now, you can upgrade your Defender ships with special weapons, shields, and other technologies.
Metascore:
66
User Score:
7.2
Shrek Extra Large

Shrek Extra Large

Platform: GameCube
October 31, 2002
Shrek: Extra Large is packed with 10 levels, twisted fairy tale characters, cutscenes, and action-packed gameplay. Play as your favorite characters from the movie Shrek or as new fairy tale characters. In order to rescue Princess Fiona, you must explore 10 different fairy tale lands and compete in more than 50 missions. Your character can perform a variety of power moves such as punch, kick, grab, super-flatulance, and belch. When you're not in combat, you can watch 15 brand-new cutscenes.
Metascore:
36
User Score:
7.4
Phantasy Star Online Episode I & II

Phantasy Star Online Episode I & II

Platform: GameCube
October 29, 2002
The Phantasy Star adventure that began on the PC now comes to your GameCube with new gaming modes and new content. Phantasy Star Online I & II features new character classes, weapons, enemies, items, and quests. A new split-screen feature allows three of your friends to join you on your adventure, as well as in other game modes, on the same console. Episode I includes all of the content from the original PSO and PSO Version 2, while Episode II brings a new, full-length adventure.
Metascore:
85
User Score:
8.5
Tiger Woods PGA Tour 2003

Tiger Woods PGA Tour 2003

Platform: GameCube
October 29, 2002
From towering drives to picture-perfect putts, the essence of golf has been captured in Tiger Woods PGA Tour 2003. The game features plenty of challenging courses such as Pebble Beach Golf Links and Royal Birkdale. Plus, you can choose from a variety of professional golfers, each with their own strengths and weaknesses. Hit the course as Tiger Woods or put your skills up against his in a one-on-one showdown, but either way, be prepared to bring your best game.
Metascore:
90
User Score:
6.7
Outlaw Golf

Outlaw Golf

Platform: GameCube
October 29, 2002
Golf meets strippers, ex-cons, and wannabe rappers. In Outlaw Golf, you can step into the shoes of all kinds of criminals and compete in 30 tour events. With each event, you'll unlock new characters and better equipment and improve your character's skills. Challenge three of your friends in eight different games, including stroke, match, skins, best ball, casino, and more. Play like a pro and the game gets easier; play poorly and the game becomes tougher.
Metascore:
69
User Score:
7.8
Star Wars: The Clone Wars

Star Wars: The Clone Wars

Platform: GameCube
October 28, 2002
Star Wars: The Clone Wars begins where Star Wars Episode II: Attack of the Clones ends. As Jedi Anakin Skywalker, Mace Windu, or Obi-Wan Kenobi, you lead the Republic Army in the greatest battles of the epic Clone Wars. Your mission is to stop the Separatists from reassembling an ancient Sith weapon of mass annihilation. Then battle for survival in a variety of multiplayer games with up to four players, with Deathmatch, King-of-the-Hill, and even strategic Conquest games. And engage over 30 unique combat units as you wage war across six worlds in the galaxy's most unforgettable conflict.
Metascore:
73
User Score:
7.3
Top Gun: Combat Zones

Top Gun: Combat Zones

Platform: GameCube
October 24, 2002
Jump into the cockpits of the Navy's top planes with Top Gun: Combat Zones. With the F-14, F-18, and F-22 under your control, you must embark on dangerous low-level missions throughout hazardous canyons and across vast cityscapes. Eliminate ground or air targets in Southeast Asia, Gulf States, Arctic Circle, and Miramar Base. The game offers 36 intense missions and a replay mode that lets you review each one through different camera angles.
Metascore:
59
User Score:
6.3
Worms Blast

Worms Blast

Platform: GameCube
October 24, 2002
Get ready for intense firefights in Worms Blast, a new puzzle game featuring wacky weaponry and power-ups. Your mission is to launch your worm into hostile waters and then attack your opponent with shotguns, bazookas, mines, laser beams, and sea monsters, while collecting various power-ups. Brave the high seas by facing rain, wind, solar eclipses, and even cosmic showers. Worms Blast includes eight head-to-head modes that challenge you to crush your opponents before they crush you.
Metascore:
65
User Score:
7.3
Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 4

Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 4

Platform: GameCube
October 23, 2002
Drop into the ultimate challenge. In the next chapter in the Tony Hawk series, pros challenge you to make your mark in huge free-roaming levels, taking on 190 progressively harder goals with no time limits to hold you back. Decide when you're ready to take on your Pro Challenge and move into the pro ranks, where it's a whole new game. Build your skills, perform all-new tricks, play up to eight players online, and show that you've got what it takes to go Pro.
Metascore:
91
User Score:
8.2
Swingerz Golf

Swingerz Golf

Platform: GameCube
October 23, 2002
Grab your clubs and hit the links in Swingerz Golf. You'll tee up on six courses featuring diverse terrains, from a cactus-filled desert to a classic English course. Play as or against 14 offbeat golfers, each with distinct personalities and golfing abilities. You can battle three of your friends in various gameplay modes, including Tournament, Stroke, Match, and Short Course. With challenging weather conditions, minigames, and intense tournaments, Swingerz Golf gives you a realistic and fun golfing experience.
Metascore:
72
User Score:
7.3
Mario Party 4

Mario Party 4

Platform: GameCube
October 21, 2002
Toad, Koopa, and other party-planning pranksters have hidden birthday presents for their closest friends inside the Party Cube. To win the presents, Mario, Yoshi, Peach, and other Mushroom Kingdom favorites will have to plunge into a circus of minigame trickery. As always, keep an eye out for Bowser and his trouble-making goons. Even Whomp and Thwomp have rockin' surprises for you in their Extra Room. Packed with surprises, wild multiplayer action, and zany challenges, Mario Party 4 is your ticket to a good time.
Metascore:
70
User Score:
7.7
BloodRayne

BloodRayne

Platform: GameCube
October 15, 2002
BloodRayne is a killing machine. The Brimstone Society calls upon this half-vampire, half-human agent to take on two missions in the years between the world wars. At the root of these missions is one man who searches for powerful occult artifacts that would bring Germany into a new age of domination. As BloodRayne, you must stop this man's elite Nazi army from releasing terrorizing creatures onto the world. With melee attacks, weapons, and bloodsucking abilities, your enemies won't stand a chance.
Metascore:
73
User Score:
8.4
X-Men: Next Dimension

X-Men: Next Dimension

Platform: GameCube
October 15, 2002
Fight in epic superhero showdowns against 24 of your favorite X-Men characters. In X-Men: The Next Dimension, a powerful enemy plots to rid the world of mutants, and only the X-Men can stop him. Choose from traditional or new X-Men--each with his or her own special fighting abilities and objects to interact with--and battle through destructible environments. Your mission to save the future will uncover secrets about your own past.
Metascore:
63
User Score:
7.8
TimeSplitters 2

TimeSplitters 2

Platform: GameCube
October 15, 2002
The evil race of TimeSplitters is 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 in historical eras like the gangster-ridden 1920s, the lush jungles of Aztec temples, soviet military installations of the Cold War, and futuristic robot factories in space. To end their evil plot, seek and recover the crystals required to seal the rift in time.
Metascore:
88
User Score:
8.5
Casper: Spirit Dimensions

Casper: Spirit Dimensions

Platform: GameCube
October 15, 2002
Spiral into phantom dimensions where you will fiercely battle for the fate of the spirit world! Portals will transport you to mysterious realms that are populated by ghosts of the past, present and future; all possessed by the evil Kibosh. Use your powers of flight and fright to become the quickest, smartest and most powerful ghost in the Spirit Dimension!
Metascore:
tbd
User Score:
tbd
Robotech: Battlecry

Robotech: Battlecry

Platform: GameCube
October 11, 2002
The Veritech fighter--a mecha capable of fighting on land, in air, and in outer space--is the only weapon you have against the forces of the alien, Zentraedi. As the intrepid fighter pilot Jack Archer, you'll control this powerful robot through more than 40 missions. With each of the 40 Veritech fighters, you can switch from ground to hover and flight modes instantly. Battlecry's combination of fast-paced gameplay, freedom of movement, and dramatic storyline make for a unique combat experience.
Metascore:
74
User Score:
8.8
Backyard Football

Backyard Football

Platform: GameCube
October 10, 2002
Backyard Football teams up with the NFL to bring kid versions of the best tackling, passing, and running pros. You can choose from all 32 NFL teams or create your own with custom team names and uniforms. Once your team is ready, you'll pick a playing field, call the plays, and direct all the action in single games or an entire season. The game also features 30 backyard kids, a stat tracker in season play, and multiple camera angles.
Metascore:
58
User Score:
8.4
Namco Museum

Namco Museum

Platform: GameCube
October 9, 2002
All your favorite Namco classics are now in one package. Namco Museum 1 includes Pac-Man, Ms. Pac-Man, Galaga, Galaxian, Dig Dug, and Pole Position. But the fun doesn't stop there, since Namco has added all new arrangement modes plus other hidden games. Whether it's eating ghosts, shooting aliens, digging a hole, or racing toward the finish line, the addictive gameplay of Namco Museum has proven it can stand the test of time.
Metascore:
62
User Score:
7.6
Ty the Tasmanian Tiger

Ty the Tasmanian Tiger

Platform: GameCube
October 9, 2002
Meet TY, a fearless Tasmanian tiger in the wild and untamed Australian wilderness. Skilled in the art of boomerang combat, TY not only survives the dangerous Australian Outback, he runs, jumps, swims, and glides through it. As TY, you'll encounter more than 50 wild characters based on real-life indigenous animals of Australia. Not all of them are nice--so give your enemies a taste of eight different boomerangs. When you're not busy in combat, you'll solve puzzles, collect items, and participate in races.
Metascore:
69
User Score:
8.1
Knockout Kings 2003

Knockout Kings 2003

Platform: GameCube
October 9, 2002
Knockout Kings 2003 offers big-time boxing moments, fast gameplay, and other new features. You can create countless dream matches with Muhammad Ali, Joe Frazier, Roberto Duran, and Sugar Ray Leonard, or you can stick with the current lions including Felix Trinidad, Lennox Lewis, Oscar De La Hoya, Fernando Vargas, and many others. Now you can take on opponents in single elimination tournaments with untimed fighting in an all-new mode, earn special punches during matches, and track a fighter's actions in the ring with the enhanced stat tracking system.
Metascore:
78
User Score:
7.0
Godzilla: Destroy All Monsters Melee

Godzilla: Destroy All Monsters Melee

Platform: GameCube
October 8, 2002
Legendary monsters battle among Earth's cities to determine the planet's fate. In Godzilla: Destroy All Monsters Melee, you can play as Godzilla or any of his longtime rivals as they fight hand-to-hand, at close range, and with special moves. Each massive beast has different physical attributes and special projectile weapons. You'll fight in cities such as Tokyo and San Francisco--all featuring real building destruction and physics. For multiplayer fighting mayhem, you can bring three of your friends into the battle.
Metascore:
73
User Score:
7.4
NBA Live 2003

NBA Live 2003

Platform: GameCube
October 8, 2002
Live your dream of NBA superstardom in NBA Live 2003. This year's installment in the NBA Live series features a new control system that lets you make quick steals, monster shot blocks, and smooth crossover dribbles. New animations show everything from power dunks and rebounds to signature moves and coaches' reactions. The game also features old NBA uniforms from basketball legends, such as Elgin Baylor, Jerry West, and Dr. J. Add to the mix fresh commentary and dialogue between player and coach, and you have a complete NBA experience.
Metascore:
82
User Score:
8.2
Mat Hoffman's Pro BMX 2

Mat Hoffman's Pro BMX 2

Platform: GameCube
October 8, 2002
Matt Hoffman's Pro BMX 2 takes you for a ride through free-roaming cities, where you can perform a variety of stunts on your bike. Choose from an array of professional riders--including Matt Hoffman, Ruben Alcantara, Cory Nastazio, Mike Escamilla, Nathan Wessel, and Joe Kowalski--and begin a skating career. You'll travel to eight expansive cities that come to life with helicopters, boats, cars, and pedestrians. Then, challenge your friend in Push mode, where every time you score big, your side of the screen gets bigger while your friend's shrinks.
Metascore:
70
User Score:
8.4
Taz Wanted

Taz Wanted

Platform: GameCube
October 8, 2002
Taz has reached his boiling point in Taz: Wanted--and for good reason. Yosemite Sam locked Taz in a zoo and wants to turn his homeland into a tacky theme park. Now, as an escapee, Taz is on the run gobbling power-ups, using disguises, and leaving a wake of destruction across four hazard-filled worlds in an attempt to stop Sam. Guide Taz as he spins and bounces his way through more than 15 levels of puzzles, enemies, and destructible environments.
Metascore:
61
User Score:
7.1
NBA 2K3

NBA 2K3

Platform: GameCube
October 7, 2002
Without question, NBA 2K3 is one of the most accurate representations of professional basketball to date.
Metascore:
84
User Score:
6.3
Need for Speed: Hot Pursuit 2

Need for Speed: Hot Pursuit 2

Platform: GameCube
October 2, 2002
Need for Speed is back and faster than ever in Need For Speed Hot Pursuit 2. Engage in the next generation thrill of arcade racing with the spiritual successor to Need For Speed III Hot Pursuit. The sequel houses a stable of exclusive and exotic cars from the world's most coveted licensors including Ferrari, Porsche, and Lamborghini. Become the "champion road racer" by conquering numerous racing events, all carrying rewards such as cars, tracks, and high performance upgrades. The game challenges the driver to dodge traffic, police, and natural elements in high speed and high style. And it's up to you to evade any cops on your path, since getting busted just might end your career.
Metascore:
68
User Score:
7.9
Mystic Heroes

Mystic Heroes

Platform: GameCube
September 30, 2002
In Mystic Heroes, it's up to you to find hidden Runes that will help you defeat an enemy army. As one of four main characters, you'll battle through Mt. Hoshin, Mt. Senkai, and The City of the Ancients. In each stage, you must equip your Runes strategically in order to defeat powerful enemies and bosses. The more Runes you gather, the more spells you unlock and levels you advance. There are 70 total Runes hidden throughout the single-player missions and multiplayer modes.
Metascore:
67
User Score:
8.2
NHL 2003

NHL 2003

Platform: GameCube
September 30, 2002
In order to become a superstar in the NHL, you'll need a combination of speed, power, and moves. NHL 2003 gives you the abilities of all the stars and teams of pro hockey, but it's up to you to master them. This time, you have full control of the puck with Dynamic Deke Control and accurate puck physics. The game also features four game modes, including Create-a-Player, enhanced sounds and animations, and dynamic camera work to bring you closer to the NHL action.
Metascore:
79
User Score:
7.5
Rayman Arena

Rayman Arena

Platform: GameCube
September 24, 2002
Rayman Arena puts you in a competitive crash course. As any member of the cast of Rayman 2, you must smoke the competition on challenging race courses or incite a firefight in the battle arena. Take risks, use tricks, and trip up opponents as you sprint, slide, climb, and helicopter through 12 courses in an all-out rush for the checkered flag. Each of the gladiator-style arenas features its own set of power-ups, traps, and special ammo. You can also compete with up to four players in multiplayer action.
Metascore:
60
User Score:
7.7
WTA Tour Tennis

WTA Tour Tennis

Platform: GameCube
September 24, 2002
Take to the court and experience the realism and authenticity of WTA Tour Tennis. First, choose one of 20 professional tennis players such as Serena Williams, Martina Hingis, and Jelina Dokic--each with lifelike facial expressions and movements. Then, engage in fast-paced competition on grass, clay, and hard surfaces. With simple controls, multiple levels of difficulty, and AI based on actual player attributes, WTA Tour Tennis challenges both newcomers and seasoned pros alike.
Metascore:
55
User Score:
8.3
Rocket Power: Beach Bandits

Rocket Power: Beach Bandits

Platform: GameCube
September 24, 2002
Summer is just around the corner, and the kids from Ocean Shores look forward to the Annual Ocean Shores Surf Contest. But as Otto, Reggie, Twister, and Sam finally reach the beach, they make a startling discovery--most of the sand is missing, and the surf contest has been postponed. Now it's up to you to guide the kids through Ocean Shores, The Lakes, The Robot Factory, and Mondo Mountain in the effort to discover who stole the sand. In each area, you'll battle robot minions, use the new wave runner and zip-line glide, and play extreme sports, such as skateboarding and inline skating.
Metascore:
53
User Score:
8.0
Star Fox Adventures

Star Fox Adventures

Platform: GameCube
September 23, 2002
General Scales has unleashed powers that are tearing apart the once-peaceful Dinosaur Planet. With the survival of his home planet at risk, Fox McCloud receives an urgent message to battle Scales and his vast army of SharpClaws. As Fox, you'll gain support from Star Fox Team members Slippy, Peppy, and Rob. You must rely on the mystical powers of a unique staff as you battle Scales' minions, befriend peaceful plant-eaters, and encounter eerie spirits that hold the key to the planet's survival.
Metascore:
82
User Score:
8.0
Capcom vs. SNK 2 EO

Capcom vs. SNK 2 EO

Platform: GameCube
September 23, 2002
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:
68
User Score:
8.6
NASCAR Thunder 2003

NASCAR Thunder 2003

Platform: GameCube
September 19, 2002
Get behind the wheel of the world's tightest, sleekest stock cars and get ready for an intense ride. NASCAR Thunder 2003 elevates the series to another level with deeper modes, new tracks, and a greater sense of speed. Experience life in the fast lane through 20 seasons of Career mode, in which you must compete for top sponsors, the best crewmembers, and the latest racing technology. All 23 Winston Cup tracks and the Daytona Beach road course can be raced with 14 tracks featuring both day and night racing. NASCAR Thunder 2003 brings the speed and precision of NASCAR to your fingertips.
Metascore:
85
User Score:
7.0
Crash Bandicoot: The Wrath of Cortex

Crash Bandicoot: The Wrath of Cortex

Platform: GameCube
September 17, 2002
The fifth Crash adventure features engaging gameplay, quirky characters and exotic locales. Still smarting from his last defeat, Dr. Neo Cortex has developed a new diabolical plan to steal ancient crystals and unleash destructive gods on Crash and the planet Earth. With Crash and his sister Coco, it's now up to you to find and return all the crystals across dangerous levels, including a volcanic island, a Japanese village, and the jungles of Africa. You'll find many ways to move around, whether you maneuver a Jeep, fly a hang glider, or pilot a Crash-Mech. But don't marvel too long at the new inventions, because you might find yourself in a heap of destruction.
Metascore:
62
User Score:
6.8
Kelly Slater's Pro Surfer

Kelly Slater's Pro Surfer

Platform: GameCube
September 16, 2002
Experience the rush of big-wave surfing and the surfer lifestyle as you search the globe for the world's best breaks. In Kelly Slater's Pro Surfer, you'll play Kelly Slater, or one of eight other surfers, in exotic locations with more than 30 challenging levels to explore. Drop down huge waves, ride barreling tubes, and pull off exciting trick combinations and signature pro moves. The game features multiple gameplay modes, including a Surf Trip where you choose your own path in search of the perfect wave.
Metascore:
80
User Score:
7.7
Scooby-Doo! Night of 100 Frights

Scooby-Doo! Night of 100 Frights

Platform: GameCube
September 16, 2002
The Mastermind has kidnapped Mystery Inc, and 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. As you search for clues, you must avoid classic Scooby-Doo monsters, use wacky inventions, eat Scooby Snacks, and gather power-ups. Do you have what it takes to foil the Mastermind's plan to rid the world of Mystery Inc?
Metascore:
68
User Score:
7.6
NHL Hitz 20-03

NHL Hitz 20-03

Platform: GameCube
September 16, 2002
In the world of NHL Hitz 20-03, hard-checking and highlight-reel action is common. This year's installment in the action-packed NHL Hitz series showcases three-on-three gameplay with players who leap, glide, check, pass, and score on defenders. New features include a deeper New Season mode, player trades, a playoff tree, and official NHL awards. The game also boasts bigger, stronger, and faster players, plus improved goalie logic, behavior, animations, and control, making it tougher to score.
Metascore:
82
User Score:
8.6
Animal Crossing

Animal Crossing

Platform: GameCube
September 15, 2002
Animal Crossing allows you to interact with a virtual village of animals that are doing something different every minute of every day. With Animal Crossing's 24-hour clock, the game's unique events can be in synch with real time--as day turns to night in the real world, the sun will also begin to set in the game. The dynamic setup requires you to come back every day and carry out your daily routines, build relationships with villagers, celebrate special days, collect furnishings for your homes, and just live life in the unique world of Animal Crossing.
Metascore:
87
User Score:
8.8
Monsters, Inc. Scream Arena

Monsters, Inc. Scream Arena

Platform: GameCube
September 14, 2002
The monsters of Monstropolis have learned the power of laughter, but now they need to practice making kids laugh. Monsters, Inc. Scream Arena trains you to inspire laughter in seven arenas. As one of your favorite Monsters, Inc. characters, you must throw, dodge, and block your way to victory. In single-player or multiplayer modes, the winner is the first monster to knock your opponents silly. While you gain more and more laughter to power Monstropolis, you'll unlock hidden characters, bonus stages, and minigames.
Metascore:
39
User Score:
5.9
Big Air Freestyle

Big Air Freestyle

Platform: GameCube
September 13, 2002
Big Air Freestyle lets you pull off wild tricks even the pros won't try. Freestyle arenas filled with tall jumps, rings of fire, exploding barrels, and destructible objects put you into a world of action. You can also catch air and pull tricks while tearing through more than 20 supercross and motocross tracks. Fluid control, animated riders, and fast action make Big Air Freestyle a total snowboarding rush in single-player or multiplayer modes.
Metascore:
56
User Score:
7.0
The Scorpion King: Rise of the Akkadian

The Scorpion King: Rise of the Akkadian

Platform: GameCube
September 11, 2002
In an original story inspired by the blockbuster film, The Scorpion King, the Akkadians were a tribe of warriors unparalleled in the deadly art of assassination. Their skill is put to the ultimate test when a dark lord named Magus is determined to harness the powers of the Underworld. Play as The Scorpion King using all of your wits, training, and weapons to defeat Magus before he unleashes an army of bloodthirsty creatures on mankind.
Metascore:
49
User Score:
5.6
Egg Mania: Eggstreme Madness

Egg Mania: Eggstreme Madness

Platform: GameCube
September 11, 2002
In Egg Mania: Eggstreme Madness, you must build a tower from falling puzzle pieces to reach a balloon basket high above. Your tower must be strong and stable, or it will collapse on itself back into the water below. If that wasn't hard enough, you'll have opponents that will do anything to stop you--from throwing bombs and hammers to summoning clouds of lightning. This is a frenetic puzzle game that both young and old gamers can enjoy.
Metascore:
64
User Score:
8.0
NCAA College Football 2K3

NCAA College Football 2K3

Platform: GameCube
September 9, 2002
NCAA College Football 2K3 is an all-around solid game, and any college football fan would undoubtedly have a good time with it.
Metascore:
70
User Score:
8.0
4x4 EVO 2

4x4 EVO 2

Platform: GameCube
September 9, 2002
Take the wheel of a mighty 4x4 machine and let loose on huge, incredible detailed tracks. Build the baddest race truck the world has ever seen, and claw your way to the front of the pack... by any means necessary.
Metascore:
56
User Score:
8.2
Freekstyle

Freekstyle

Platform: GameCube
September 5, 2002
Picture flying through rugged terrain performing massive jumps at more than 70 mph, hitting a 40-foot jump at the ledge of a 200-foot cliff, and pulling off a backflip, a Tsunami, and a 360 all before you land. In Freekstyle, you can perform these tricks on nine different tracks. Choose from any of eight different riders with their own unique attitude and style, and then fly high in Circuit, Race, Freestyle, and Freeride game modes. If this sounds like your idea of a good time, then you're ready for the extreme lifestyle of motoX racing.
Metascore:
78
User Score:
8.0
Pac-Man Fever

Pac-Man Fever

Platform: GameCube
September 3, 2002
Pac-Man takes break from eating dots and ghosts in the fun new party game Pac-Man Fever. In addition to our yellow hero, the game also features Ms. Pac-Man and many other Namco favorites from franchises such as Tekken, Ridge Racer, and Soul Calibur. Up to four players partake in more than 30 minigames and three differently themed game boards. Try to recover all of the minigames stolen by those pesky, party-crashing Ghosts and determine who the real party animal is.
Metascore:
54
User Score:
6.9
MLB Slugfest 20-03

MLB Slugfest 20-03

Platform: GameCube
September 3, 2002
MLB SlugFest 20-03 ignites America's national pastime with a torrid blend of aggressive, adrenaline-style action and authentic MLB credentials. Along with the series' signature brand of blazing fastballs, screaming line drives, and hard-hitting wall crashes, this year's Slugfest features more outrageous animations, fantasy players and stadiums, and extra DVD Content. Bolster your lineup MLB superstars, including Alex Rodriguez, and take your game to the next level.
Metascore:
80
User Score:
tbd
Turok: Evolution

Turok: Evolution

Platform: GameCube
September 1, 2002
Get locked and loaded in an exciting prequel to the Turok series. Turok: Evolution is an epic adventure set against the backdrop of living jungles, mysterious temples, and deadly dinosaurs. Battle over 32 types of dinosaurs as Tal'Set, a warrior caught in the midst of a brutal war in the Lost Land. Use your arsenal of all-new weapons including Variable Payload Cruise Missiles, Gravity Disruptor beams, and the Swarm Bore. Soar through the skies on a winged Quetzalcoatlus, or set out on foot on of the lush interactive environments. Experience an adventure before time.
Metascore:
70
User Score:
7.0
Super Mario Sunshine

Super Mario Sunshine

Platform: GameCube
August 26, 2002
When Mario, Peach, and an entourage of Peach's loyal Toad friends set out for a tropical vacation on lovely Isle Delfino, they're in store for much more than a relaxing holiday. A mustachioed maniac has mucked up the entire island, and Mario is accused of committing the crime. Armed with a hi-tech water cannon called FLUDD (Flash Liquidizer Ultra Dousing Device), Mario sets out to clean the island, clear his name, and solve the mystery of the villainous vandal. With new enemies, moves, and surprises, Super Mario Sunshine offers plenty of challenges.
Metascore:
92
User Score:
8.3
Super Monkey Ball 2

Super Monkey Ball 2

Platform: GameCube
August 25, 2002
AiAi, MeeMee, Baby, and GonGon are on a roll again. Super Monkey Ball 2 brings the party to a whole new level with six brand new party games, six revamped party games, a new Story mode, and 150 new main game stages. In the new Story mode, you'll fight as AiAi to stop the evil plans of the deranged scientist, Dr. Bad-Boon and his mysterious sidekick. But Story mode is just the beginning--you'll want to grab some friends and get groovin' with the 12 new party games. With its new modes, enhanced graphics, and exciting multiplayer features, Super Monkey Ball 2 is keeps your party guests going bananas for hours.
Metascore:
87
User Score:
8.2
NFL 2K3

NFL 2K3

Platform: GameCube
August 21, 2002
NFL 2K3 upgrades Sega Sports' football series with realistic player animations, play-calling intelligence, and an on-the-fly audible system. With Franchise mode, you get total team control as player, coach, and general manager. A new ESPN broadcast system lets you review all the highlights from your games. Now you can track the best players, make the smartest trades, and build the most dominant team in the league. NFL 2K3 also brings you closer to the action with updated rosters and authentic stadiums.
Metascore:
92
User Score:
6.5
Disney's Magical Mirror Starring Mickey Mouse

Disney's Magical Mirror Starring Mickey Mouse

Platform: GameCube
August 13, 2002
One night, a mischievous ghost traps a sleepwalking Mickey Mouse in a magical mirror. Returning to his bed won't be easy, though, because Mickey must first recover the broken mirror pieces that have been strewn about the house by the prankish poltergeist. Just as in a Mickey cartoon, you will have to outwit enemies and pull gags. You will also be able to uncover special souvenirs, such as Pluto's collar or Minnie's bow, which are all displayed in Mickey's room at the end of the game.
Metascore:
50
User Score:
7.6
Madden NFL 2003

Madden NFL 2003

Platform: GameCube
August 12, 2002
The game of football just got more real with Madden NFL 2003. This year's installment of the Madden NFL Football series features more depth, new animation, realistic player AI, and in-depth play modes. Hop on John Madden's Cruiser Tour Bus and travel to all NFL cities to complete skilled tasks in the all-new Mini-Camp mode. The improved graphics and presentation now show sidearm QBs, gang-tackling, stand-still receiver catches, and more than 300 realistic player faces. Madden NFL 2003 gives you more control than ever before, with faster game speed, a more finely tuned passing game, and independent audibles for defensive line, linebackers, and defensive backs.
Metascore:
92
User Score:
7.2
Beach Spikers: Virtua Beach Volleyball

Beach Spikers: Virtua Beach Volleyball

Platform: GameCube
August 12, 2002
Beach Spikers delivers intense beach volleyball action for up to four players, and it showcases beautiful female athletes as they battle it out under the summer sun. You must cooperate and compete as you take control of bikini-clad athletes and go two-on-two at the net. Those craving a deeper experience can create their own athlete and teammate and enter the all-new World Tour mode. With each win, you'll compete to earn attributes and use a mixture of encouragements and insults to develop your teammate's AI.
Metascore:
76
User Score:
8.3
NFL Blitz 20-03

NFL Blitz 20-03

Platform: GameCube
August 12, 2002
NFL Blitz returns to the field with it unique brand of hard hits, wild moves, and flying tackles. In this year's installment, you can create your own player and take on the best the NFL has to offer. The game features all your favorite teams, players, and stadiums--all of which are brought to life with more than 1,500 new animations. Take control of real players with ripped physiques and real faces, or have fun with fantasy players in imagined locales.
Metascore:
72
User Score:
7.8
Smuggler's Run: Warzones

Smuggler's Run: Warzones

Platform: GameCube
August 7, 2002
Exotic Imports, an international delivery service, calls you back for another round of brutal courier action in Smuggler's Run: Warzones. This entry in the Smuggler's Run series lets you work for an elite band of smugglers. The game boasts a vehicle update--with the new hoverbike--plus new levels, new four-player multiplayer modes, and new countermeasures to thwart would-be pursuers and enemies. Now, make the drop, hit the nitro boost, and get across the border before all hell breaks loose.
Metascore:
79
User Score:
7.2
Aggressive Inline

Aggressive Inline

Platform: GameCube
July 31, 2002
Aggressive Inline pushes your inline skating skills to the limit with a new Juice Meter, challenging objectives, and expansive levels. You can choose from an array of professional inline skaters--including Jaren Grob, Chris Edwards, and Shane Yost--and showcase your talent in various interactive skate parks. Perform a variety of manuals, grinds, big-air tricks, wall flips, hand plants, and more, to build up your Juice Meter and avoid elimination. Aggressive Inline also includes a Park Editor that lets you design your own skate park, complete with rails, ramps, and pipes.
Metascore:
88
User Score:
7.5
Ultimate Fighting Championship: Throwdown

Ultimate Fighting Championship: Throwdown

Platform: GameCube
July 29, 2002
Build the best, and destroy the rest in UFC: Throwdown, a fighting game that lets you use all the mixed martial arts moves of UFC champions. In the Octagon, you can develop your own offensive and defensive strategies while stringing combos together and exploiting various fighting techniques to suit your personal style. Choose from more than 25 actual UFC fighters, or customize your own fighter in Create-a-Fighter mode. In Tournament mode, you can set up single elimination matches for up to eight players.
Metascore:
67
User Score:
tbd
NCAA Football 2003

NCAA Football 2003

Platform: GameCube
July 20, 2002
NCAA Football 2003 delivers the tradition and spirit of college football's storied programs with intense rivalries, authentic stadium atmospheres, and realistic gameplay. You'll choose from 117 Division 1-A and 27 Division 1-AA schools across the country, or create your own, and then coach your school through a variety of game modes. In Dynasty mode, you can recruit the best athletes, redshirt your developing players, and use TV exposure to gain status as you build a dominating force in the NCAA. NCAA Football 2003 also features a variety of new moves--including play fakes, spins, and one-foot toe drag--which you must master in order to reach the championship.
Metascore:
91
User Score:
6.0
MX Superfly

MX Superfly

Platform: GameCube
June 25, 2002
The excitement of motocross racing and freestyle is now available in MX Superfly. The game features expanded career modes, all-new minigames, top-notch pros, and unbelievable stunts including a freestyle track editor. Reap the rewards of racing through an entire season of intense motocross action while upgrading your gear and bike along the way. For free ride action, you can compete in the new freestyle career mode, dazzling the crowd with new tricks and dangerous maneuvers. Or simply ride the open terrain searching for secret areas without the burden of competition.
Metascore:
76
User Score:
7.4
F1 2002

F1 2002

Platform: GameCube
June 24, 2002
Kick off a brand-new season of racing with all the speed, glamour, and rivalry of Formula One. Officially licensed from the Formula One Administration Limited, F1 2002 features real drivers, teams, cars, and tracks from the 2002 FIA Formula One World Championship. Join new teams--Toyota and Renault--and complete all-new challenges that test your driving skills. The higher you place in each race, the more points you receive, and the closer you are to the Constructor's Cup.
Metascore:
72
User Score:
7.3
RedCard 20-03

RedCard 20-03

Platform: GameCube
June 24, 2002
Redcard 20-03 shows why soccer really is a contact sport with over-the-top kicks, scores, celebrations, and tackles. In this combination of fast-paced soccer and authentic gameplay, 50 international teams compete for the Cup Championship. You can play as fantasy teams, such as Martians, Ninjas, Matadors, and Apes, or you can create your own superteam. Take your team through various modes--including Friendly, Party, World Conquest, and Finals--and increase your players' turbo power by collecting boost points.
Metascore:
71
User Score:
7.4
Tetris Worlds

Tetris Worlds

Platform: GameCube
June 23, 2002
For over a decade, the Tetris series has made an appearance on every game system. Tetris Worlds continues that streak, bringing their distinct brand of simple, yet addictive gameplay to the current generation of systems. Small shapes called Tetraminoes fall from the top of the screen to the bottom and you must rotate them and fit them together to complete lines. The game features six different variations of the classic Tetris, multiplayer mode for up to four players, and six different worlds. Sound easy? Once you start, you can't stop.
Metascore:
47
User Score:
4.8
Eternal Darkness: Sanity's Requiem

Eternal Darkness: Sanity's Requiem

Platform: GameCube
June 23, 2002
This horror story spans generations, so you must relive the blood-soaked history while conjuring spells, solving puzzles, and slaying supernatural beasts. Whether you're creeping around as the Roman Centurion, Cambodian villager, or any of the other characters, the psychological thriller will challenge you to use your mind as well as your might. The story is historically based and features many significant real-world events and locations, including the blood-soaked fields of the Somme, the jungle-ridden temples of Angkor Wat, the deserts of Persia, and the haunted vales of Rhode Island.
Metascore:
92
User Score:
8.8
WWE WrestleMania X8

WWE WrestleMania X8

Platform: GameCube
June 9, 2002
Legendary battles and intense drama are packed into one event--WrestleMania, where the baddest men on the planet meet to become champions of wrestling. An updated 2002 roster features superstars and newcomers Rob Van Dam, Booker T, The Hurricane, and nWo members Scott Hall, Kevin Nash, and Hulk Hogan. Master each superstar's unique wrestling style and turn the tide of the match through a combination of counters, reversals, and brutal finishing moves. Now you can start from the beginning and take your rookie wrestler up through the ranks in quest for the Heavyweight Championship Belt.
Metascore:
64
User Score:
6.9
Bomberman Generation

Bomberman Generation

Platform: GameCube
June 3, 2002
Bomberman makes his explosive debut on Nintendo GameCube! Mujoe and his gang are up to their old tricks. This time, they're after the Bomb Elements - powerful crystals that will give them the means to rule the universe.
Metascore:
81
User Score:
8.3
Lost Kingdoms

Lost Kingdoms

Platform: GameCube
May 27, 2002
A dark mysterious force has taken over the five Kingdoms of Argwyll, and only one person can solve the mystery and save the world--you, as Princess Katia. Now you must travel through the kingdom and explore over two dozen unique 3D worlds filled with graveyards, forests, mountains, and fortresses. Interact with characters, uncover secret areas, and unravel the mystery of the evil forces. During your adventures, you can summon over 100 guardian creatures to help battle hordes of monsters. Make it a solo mission or go head-to-head with friends in two-player Versus mode.
Metascore:
72
User Score:
8.3
Legends of Wrestling

Legends of Wrestling

Platform: GameCube
May 27, 2002
Legends of Wrestling throws the greatest wrestlers into one game to find out who is the true king of kings. Wrestling superstars, including Hulk Hogan, Bret "Hitman" Hart, and Jerry "The King" Lawler, step back into the ring to deliver more body slams, piledrivers, and powerbombs to the competition. Play as authentic professional wrestlers or create your own legendary fighter, and then travel around the world to battle for wrestling's top titles. Legends of Wrestling also features customizable ring attire and new wrestler entrances.
Metascore:
50
User Score:
6.8
Virtua Striker 2002

Virtua Striker 2002

Platform: GameCube
May 20, 2002
The Virtua Striker series returns with 64 national football teams from around the world. Whether you play as France, Brazil, or Argentina, you can take your team to the final of the International Cup for a chance to win the trophy. On the road to the International Cup, you'll encounter more than 1,400 different players with their own stats and play in 13 stadiums. Virtua Striker 2002 also includes player edit and replay functions.
Metascore:
58
User Score:
6.6
ZooCube

ZooCube

Platform: GameCube
May 5, 2002
ZooCube tests your reflexes with fast-paced puzzle action. Simple to learn, but tough to master, ZooCube features a variety of 3D puzzles that you can solve by yourself or cooperatively with a friend. You can even challenge your friend in head-to-head multiplayer mode or try out 11 other different modes. In this intense puzzle experience, you must rotate the puzzles and collect special power-ups and bonuses to keep the action going.
Metascore:
67
User Score:
6.7
Resident Evil (2002)

Resident Evil (2002)

Platform: GameCube
April 30, 2002
Raccoon City has been completely overrun by mutant beasts and bloodthirsty zombies. You are a member of S.T.A.R.S.--a rescue squad sent into the community to investigate the ominous mansion at the core of the disaster. Take the role of operative Jill Valentine or Chris Redfield and uncover the secrets behind a radical, genetic research facility. With an array of weapons to master and horrors around every corner, the ultimate test may be just to make it out alive.
Metascore:
91
User Score:
9.6
Burnout

Burnout

Platform: GameCube
April 30, 2002
Burnout brings high-energy, arcade-style street racing to your gaming console. Drive more than 300 realistic vehicles, and then crash them in spectacular, slow-motion fashion. Burnout monitors your driver's heart rate: You're rewarded for near-misses and the more risks you take. Cruise the United States and Europe on 14 awesome, traffic-filled courses, through cities and into the countryside. Instant replays allow you to relive your handiwork from multiple angles, in all of its cringe-inducing, metal-bashing glory.
Metascore:
78
User Score:
8.0