PS Games

Polaris SnoCross 201.

Polaris SnoCross

Platform: PlayStation
August 29, 2000
For snowmobile fans with a little extra cash to burn, Polaris SnoCross proves to be a rather entertaining diversion as long as you can accept its odd collision glitches.
Metascore:
57
User Score:
tbd
Sydney 2000 202.

Sydney 2000

Platform: PlayStation
July 31, 2000
If you buy into the whole button-mashing mentality of track and field games, you'll find that Sydney 2000 turns in a solid, finger-numbing performance.
Metascore:
57
User Score:
6.6
Championship Surfer 203.

Championship Surfer

Platform: PlayStation
December 4, 2000
While far from perfect, it is easily the best surfing game on the market, but more importantly, it's also a fun game.
Metascore:
57
User Score:
tbd
Yu-Gi-Oh! Forbidden Memories 204.

Yu-Gi-Oh! Forbidden Memories

Platform: PlayStation
March 20, 2002
In Ancient Egypt, there existed a force so powerful...it had to be locked away for a millennia. Now, you can unravel the secrets of the ultimate power and the seven millennium items in all-new Adventure! Based on the hit television series, Yu-Gi-Oh! Forbidden Memories takes you back to Ancient Egypt to solve the mysteries of the millennium items and uncover the secrets of Duel Monsters in the Yu-Gi-Oh! world.
Metascore:
57
User Score:
8.6
Cool Boarders 2001 205.

Cool Boarders 2001

Platform: PlayStation
October 23, 2000
Rip it up with 10 World Class professional snowboards, including snowboarding champions Todd Richards, Barrett Christy, Kevin Jones, Michele Taggart, Jeremy Jones and Tara Dakides. Tweak your grabs on more then 20 huge, branching courses in 6 killer events. Carve the slopes against the pros in the intense Pro Challenger mode. Shred powder against the best! Sick tricks, grabs, grinds, board tweaks and special moves. Create your own rider and look like a pro boarder with authentic gear from top snowboarding sponsors.
Metascore:
56
User Score:
4.7
NCAA Final Four 2001 206.

NCAA Final Four 2001

Platform: PlayStation
November 13, 2000
NCCA Final Four 2001 features relatively entertaining arcade-style hoops action, but the game's subpar graphics, lack of options, annoying control flaws, and lack of on-court atmosphere keep it from meeting those expectations.
Metascore:
55
User Score:
tbd
Gunfighter: The Legend of Jesse James 207.

Gunfighter: The Legend of Jesse James

Platform: PlayStation
November 30, 2001
It's steel justice in the Old West -- Gunslingin' outlaw Jesse James is layin' down the law on a posse of no-good bandits. These thieves have snatched Jesse's sweetheart, Zee, and done shot dead his partner, Cole. Now is high time to unshuck yer six shooter, save Zee and send them varmints packin' in a pine box!
Metascore:
55
User Score:
5.4
The Grinch 208.

The Grinch

Platform: PlayStation
November 10, 2000
Venture into the strange world of Whoville, where reality is twisted and everything is more than a little strange. Outlandish 3D action, tricky puzzles and a truly magical adventure await you. Make use of strange weapons and gadgets like the Rotten Egg Launcher, the Slime Shooter and the Love Shield. The Grinch's faithful friend Max the Dog is a useful companion along the way, either distracting the Whoville inhabitants or reaching those otherwise inaccessible areas.
Metascore:
55
User Score:
tbd
The Mummy 209.

The Mummy

Platform: PlayStation
November 30, 2000
Relive the action-packed theatrical experience of the mummy in your own living room! Journey back to the city of the dead, Humunaptra, to battle its evil residents, filled with the terrifying visual and sound effects of the movie, the spine-tingling adventures will captivate you into a world of discovery and fear. Are you brave enough to challenge the living dead and defeat Imphotep, the guardian mummy?
Metascore:
55
User Score:
6.9
World's Scariest Police Chases 210.

World's Scariest Police Chases

Platform: PlayStation
May 21, 2001
Did you play cops-n-robbers as a child? Based on Fox Broadcasting's anthology TV series of high-speed pursuit highlights, World's Scariest Police Chases puts you in the driver's seat of a powerful police cruiser in 20 crime-busting missions. You'll be on the lookout for an array of illegal activity, including drunk drivers, robberies in progress and deadly shootouts. Once engaged, you'll pursue suspects through a dynamic city by taking shortcuts and using aggressive tactics as necessary to apprehend them. Two-player mode lets you roll with a partner; one handles the car while the other fires shots at fleeing vehicles.
Metascore:
54
User Score:
7.6
Buzz Lightyear of Star Command 211.

Buzz Lightyear of Star Command

Platform: PlayStation
September 26, 2000
Only you, Buzz Lightyear, and your elite Space Ranger team can defeat the evil Emperor Zurg in his dark quest for universal domination! Blast off with power-ups like shields, rockets, homing weapons and lightning beams. Fight on jetpacks, hoverboards, jetbikes and more! Explore 12 levels in seven amazing worlds, including Planet Z.
Metascore:
54
User Score:
7.1
Disney's Lilo & Stitch 212.

Disney's Lilo & Stitch

Platform: PlayStation
June 14, 2002
While Lilo & Stitch was clearly designed as one for the kiddies, they likely will not be able to surmount its technical limitations.
Metascore:
54
User Score:
6.8
NBA ShootOut 2002 213.

NBA ShootOut 2002

Platform: PlayStation
September 1, 2001
NBA ShootOut 2002 is virtually identical to last year's game.
Metascore:
53
User Score:
tbd
Ford Racing 214.

Ford Racing

Platform: PlayStation
March 6, 2001
Ford Racing features 12 handpicked cars from Ford's line of U.S. and exotic European models including the Taurus, the Mustang, F-Series, Explorer, GT90, and several concept cars. In Career mode, you start out as a rookie driver and build your reputation by winning races. Soon you'll be offered a contract to race for a team. With 10 realistic tracks, upgradeable cars, sophisticated car physics, and a full race calendar with multiple race types, Ford Racing challenges you to think like a racer.
Metascore:
53
User Score:
6.6
Ultimate Fighting Championship 215.

Ultimate Fighting Championship

Platform: PlayStation
November 13, 2000
Ultimate Fighting Championship for the PlayStation doesn't have anything to offer beyond the good name of its Dreamcast counterpart.
Metascore:
53
User Score:
6.9
The Dukes of Hazzard II: Daisy Dukes It Out 216.

The Dukes of Hazzard II: Daisy Dukes It Out

Platform: PlayStation
November 7, 2000
Rabid Dukes of Hazzard fans may enjoy the game, but game players with more discerning tastes probably won't.
Metascore:
53
User Score:
8.3
Hot Wheels Extreme Racing 217.

Hot Wheels Extreme Racing

Platform: PlayStation
September 30, 2001
Tweak your car for optional performance, then hit the track and watch it transform over land, air and sea. Pick up awesome power-ups along the way to wreak serious havoc on your opponents! RACE with what's under the hood, but WIN with what's strapped on top!
Metascore:
53
User Score:
6.0
Smurf Racer! 218.

Smurf Racer!

Platform: PlayStation
April 1, 2001
The smurfs are back and they're hitting the track in this hilarious, fun-filled, Smurf Racing adventure. Guaranteed to cause laughter from start to finish!
Metascore:
52
User Score:
tbd
007 Racing 219.

007 Racing

Platform: PlayStation
November 17, 2000
Pay attention, 007. This is for your eyes only. Q-Branch has re-engineered some of your favorite automobiles with additional gadgets and firepower. You'll need everything they've got, plus your own uncanny ability to beat the odds. The free world is depending on you. Oh, and one other thing before you go, 007 - try to bring them back in one piece.
Metascore:
51
User Score:
5.0
Twisted Metal Small Brawl 220.

Twisted Metal Small Brawl

Platform: PlayStation
November 26, 2001
It seems almost as if this game is SCEA's form of an apology to the fans, while at the same time an attempt to win over some of the younger crowd.
Metascore:
51
User Score:
7.4
Digimon Digital Card Battle 221.

Digimon Digital Card Battle

Platform: PlayStation
June 28, 2001
If you're dreaming of a DIGIMON scenario where humans and monsters could live together and participate in Digital Card Battles, then wake up! This is it! Three Partner Decks will be at your disposal throughout play: Veemon will help you with offense; Armodillomon will chip in on surprise attacks; and Hawkmon will lend itself to quick digi-volving. With 40 new characters and 30 awesome power-up cards at your disposal, this is a DIGIMON experience for monster trainers of all ages.
Metascore:
51
User Score:
8.7
Evil Dead: Hail to the King 222.

Evil Dead: Hail to the King

Platform: PlayStation
December 5, 2000
Had the battle sequences not been so maddeningly frustrating and frequent, Evil Dead: Hail to the King would at least weigh in as a decent Resident Evil clone, but they work to make the game almost unplayable.
Metascore:
51
User Score:
6.3
Action Bass 223.

Action Bass

Platform: PlayStation
July 14, 2000
Do you have what it takes to get the biggest bass in the pond on your hook? Do you know the right lures to use in ever changing water conditions? Can you battle the bass and lure im in? Or will he break the line and be the one that got away???? If you think your up to the callenge, THEN GET READY FOR ACTION BASS!
Metascore:
51
User Score:
tbd
Blade 224.

Blade

Platform: PlayStation
November 23, 2000
Activision has enjoyed a pretty strong track record when it comes to translating comic books and movies into game form, but it's failed on both accounts here.
Metascore:
51
User Score:
8.0
Army Men: World War 225.

Army Men: World War

Platform: PlayStation
April 3, 2000
The Green and Tan Nations have broken off peace talks. There is no choice but to prepare for battle. Only after storming the shores of the enemy homeland pushing through thick jungles, and securing war-torn cities, does the ultimate victory await. Dive back into the trenches!
Metascore:
50
User Score:
6.9
E.T. Interplanetary Mission 226.

E.T. Interplanetary Mission

Platform: PlayStation
December 30, 2002
Join E.T. for a space odyssey to six dangerous alien planets. Your mission is to find rare and exotic plant specimens to achieve a truly cosmic goal: Save the UNIVERSE!!! Throughout your adventure, you'll need E.T.'s special powers of Telekinesis, Heart Stun, Healing Powers, and Telepathy to help unravel puzzles achieve mission critical objectives. Do this while neutralizing dangerous alien creatures and threatening government agents, and you'll be a hero.
Metascore:
50
User Score:
4.0
Who Wants to Be a Millionaire 3rd Edition 227.

Who Wants to Be a Millionaire 3rd Edition

Platform: PlayStation
June 11, 2001
If you're into trivia games like You Don't Know Jack, you may get some mileage out of Who Wants To Be A Millionaire, but its uninteresting gameplay and methodical pacing make it practically a chore to play.
Metascore:
50
User Score:
5.3
Clock Tower II: The Struggle Within 228.

Clock Tower II: The Struggle Within

Platform: PlayStation
October 31, 1999
Clock Tower II: The Struggle Within features all the suspense and terror that kept you on the edge of your seat in the original, but this time with a twist. Alyssa Hale must learn to control her split personalities as she attempts to solve this horrifying mystery. Having been burned alive, she has arisen and is out for revenge. Armed only with multiple personalities, she is thirsty for blood.
Metascore:
49
User Score:
5.9
Runabout 2 229.

Runabout 2

Platform: PlayStation
May 19, 2000
In Runabout 2 you have been recruited by a secret agency to undertake a range of dangerous, hi-octane driving missions. Only you can help save the world by tearing through the city streets in one of many crazy vehicles. Along the way you can unlock over 90 secret items to help you in your mission. Recover powerful ancient artefacts, defuse bombs, transport parcels and dodge the cops in a white-knuckle ride to each checkpoint. Do you have what it takes to become the world's greatest driver?
Metascore:
49
User Score:
tbd
Spec Ops: Ranger Elite 230.

Spec Ops: Ranger Elite

Platform: PlayStation
April 26, 2001
The squad premise of the game serves only to throw a few meaningless options into an otherwise thin game.
Metascore:
48
User Score:
6.7
Army Men: Sarge's Heroes 2 231.

Army Men: Sarge's Heroes 2

Platform: PlayStation
November 21, 2000
If you look up the definition of the word "poor" in a dictionary, there's a good chance you'll see Army Men: Sarge's Heroes 2 staring back at you.
Metascore:
48
User Score:
6.8
Freestyle Motocross: McGrath Vs. Pastrana 232.

Freestyle Motocross: McGrath Vs. Pastrana

Platform: PlayStation
November 2, 2000
McGrath vs. Pastrana Freestyle Motocross is the primary candidate for an award no video game wants to win, the uninspired game of the year award.
Metascore:
48
User Score:
tbd
Power Spike Pro Beach Volleyball 233.

Power Spike Pro Beach Volleyball

Platform: PlayStation
November 13, 2000
Power Spike Pro Beach Volleyball makes a good attempt, but its inconsistencies and shoddy control detract from the overall experience.
Metascore:
48
User Score:
tbd
Digimon World 3 234.

Digimon World 3

Platform: PlayStation
June 5, 2002
In the near future, when computer technology has advanced...Junior, a 12 year old boy, and his friends Teddy and Ivy are playing the hottest game around, "Digimon Online." In this game, the players enter the Digital World and travel on an exciting adventure with Digimon. But one fateful day when the friends are in the middle of the game, an accident occurs and they become trapped inside the Digital World! Is an evil plot brewing in the Digital World? You, as Junior, must now go on a quest with your Digimon to save the Digimon, and rescue your friends!
Metascore:
47
User Score:
8.5
MTV Sports: T.J. Lavin's Ultimate BMX 235.

MTV Sports: T.J. Lavin's Ultimate BMX

Platform: PlayStation
March 27, 2001
Landing vert tricks and pulling off long grinds can be a chore, because the game has a seemingly random system of determining whether or not your bike is straight enough to land. A coin toss would be more predictable.
Metascore:
47
User Score:
tbd
Disney's Treasure Planet 236.

Disney's Treasure Planet

Platform: PlayStation
November 11, 2002
Get ready for an epic adventure of bloodthirsty pirates and buried treasure. Treasure Planet brings Robert Louis Stevenson's Treasure Island not just right up-to-date but into the future--one in which the spaceship Legacy is overrun by mutinous pirates, led by the cyborg John Silver. You'll take on the role of Jim as he solar-surfs and performs action moves with the help of Morph, who can transform into various items. Embark on a voyage through 10 levels, minigames, and boss challenges as you view original artwork, behind-the-scenes game footage, and stored movie clips.
Metascore:
44
User Score:
6.8
Mike Tyson Boxing 237.

Mike Tyson Boxing

Platform: PlayStation
October 23, 2000
Mike Tyson's Boxing just doesn't have the depth of Knockout Kings or the immediate satisfaction found from the arcade style of play in Ready 2 Rumble.
Metascore:
44
User Score:
tbd
Disney's Dinosaur 238.

Disney's Dinosaur

Platform: PlayStation
August 29, 2000
Danger lurks at every corner as you lead the dinosaur herd through scorching lava flows, toxic smoke and scalding geysers. It's the ultimate challenge for survival.
Metascore:
44
User Score:
tbd
Danger Girl 239.

Danger Girl

Platform: PlayStation
September 11, 2000
3rd person action-adventure has never been sexier with DANGER GIRL, the only videogame based on on the best-selling comic book series by J. Scott Campbell and Andy Hartnell. Dare to take control of 3 beautiful yet leathal Danger Girls in an espionage-themed thrill-ride deemed to dangerous for any man to handle!
Metascore:
43
User Score:
5.7
ECW Anarchy Rulz 240.

ECW Anarchy Rulz

Platform: PlayStation
August 15, 2000
While Anarchy Rulz bears the ECW logo, the wrestling action is simply too low impact and refined for the likes of this brutal organization.
Metascore:
43
User Score:
5.7
Jeremy McGrath Supercross 2000 241.

Jeremy McGrath Supercross 2000

Platform: PlayStation
August 3, 2000
Jeremy McGrath is an unfortunate example of what happens when sports games fall into a rut.
Metascore:
43
User Score:
tbd
Creatures 242.

Creatures

Platform: PlayStation
May 18, 2002
Metascore:
43
User Score:
6.4
Digimon World 2 243.

Digimon World 2

Platform: PlayStation
May 19, 2001
Protect the peace of Digimon World! Undiscovered adventures! Train the strongest Digimon! Cruise Digimon World in your Digi-Beetle! Fierce 3-on-3 high resolution polygon battles!
Metascore:
42
User Score:
8.0
ATV: Quad Power Racing 244.

ATV: Quad Power Racing

Platform: PlayStation
August 29, 2000
Hit the dirt with the only quad racing game available! Power slide, roll over, crash and take on the competition in rough terrain with ATV: Quad Power Racing!
Metascore:
42
User Score:
4.5
Countdown Vampires 245.

Countdown Vampires

Platform: PlayStation
August 21, 2000
In Casino City, Plata Losa... On the eve of a grand opening party for "Desert Moon"--a new hotel casino wiht a horror theme--Detective Keith J. Snyder, assigned to VIP security, is unexpectedly drawn into a horrific nightmare. At the height of the party festivities, a fire breaks out. Emergency sprinklers extinguish the fire, but they also spray some revelers with a mysterious black liquid that suddenly transforms them into vicious vampires! An ominous warning declares that the casino doors will be sealed shut in three minutes. Keith is desperate! But, risking his own survival, he carries out his duty to search for VIP guests and opens new doors to "Desert Moon."
Metascore:
41
User Score:
5.9
MTV Sports: Skateboarding featuring Andy Macdonald 246.

MTV Sports: Skateboarding featuring Andy Macdonald

Platform: PlayStation
September 13, 2000
MTV Skateboarding is a perfect example of cashing in on a recently established genre, yet unlike games like Street Sk8er 2 or Grind Session, it doesn't bring anything worthwhile to the table.
Metascore:
40
User Score:
tbd
WCW Backstage Assault 247.

WCW Backstage Assault

Platform: PlayStation
November 8, 2000
No Holds-Barred Brawling! 14 Playable Backstage Areas, including the new Semi-Trailer Area! Destroy your enemy fasater with power-ups! New! First Blood Mode and Torch Matches! Over 50 WCW Superstars including the Women of the WCW! Use Your Environment as a Weapon!
Metascore:
40
User Score:
tbd
Resident Evil: Survivor 248.

Resident Evil: Survivor

Platform: PlayStation
August 30, 2000
At last a first-person shooting gamer based in the Resident Evil world. You play a character involved in a helicopter accident over an isolated town. He survives the wreckage but has temporarily lost his memory. Unsure of his identity and completely isolated, his next terrifying revelation is that the town is infested with zombies! With a gun as his only protection he must attempt an escape. During his nightmarish struggle clues are slowly revealed about the extent of the horror he is involved in and what his true identity may be....
Metascore:
39
User Score:
6.2
Duke Nukem: Land of the Babes 249.

Duke Nukem: Land of the Babes

Platform: PlayStation
September 19, 2000
In the distant Future, vicious aliens rule the Earth. Only bodacious babes survive, enslaved by the hostile alien overlords. The women and the world need a hero. And there is only one man big enough for the job! Duke Nukem is back! And he's ready to score!
Metascore:
37
User Score:
6.9
World Destruction League: Thunder Tanks 250.

World Destruction League: Thunder Tanks

Platform: PlayStation
September 28, 2000
World Destruction League: Thunder Tanks for the PlayStation does not suffice in any facet of its execution and should be avoided by even the most fervent vehicular combat fans.
Metascore:
35
User Score:
1.4
Army Men: World War - Land, Sea, Air 251.

Army Men: World War - Land, Sea, Air

Platform: PlayStation
September 20, 2000
The enemy Tan army is once again mobilizing all over the world and is preparing for an all out invasion of the Green territories from all fronts. You Green squad has been dispatched to various parts of the world to squelch the Tan's plans. You have all the Green forces at your disposal, whether it be on land, sea or ait!
Metascore:
35
User Score:
tbd
Motocross Mania 252.

Motocross Mania

Platform: PlayStation
July 9, 2001
With so many better supercross games on the market, many of them older and available at similar bargain-basement price points, Motocross Mania has no place in the market.
Metascore:
34
User Score:
5.3
Gold and Glory:  The Road to El Dorado 253.

Gold and Glory: The Road to El Dorado

Platform: PlayStation
December 19, 2000
Gold & Glory: The Road to El Dorado is a simplistic, extremely short experience, with abundant flaws that outweigh its few redeeming features.
Metascore:
34
User Score:
tbd
V.I.P. 254.

V.I.P.

Platform: PlayStation
April 1, 2001
Metascore:
33
User Score:
5.2
The Simpsons Wrestling 255.

The Simpsons Wrestling

Platform: PlayStation
April 3, 2001
In the end, wit and charm are the two most redeeming features of The Simpsons Wrestling, as it simply can't survive on its gameplay alone.
Metascore:
32
User Score:
5.4
The Powerpuff Girls: Chemical X-Traction 256.

The Powerpuff Girls: Chemical X-Traction

Platform: PlayStation
November 8, 2001
Your turn to fight: Powerpuff Girls™ style! Terror in Townsville, destruction and disaster! Mojo Jojo™ has stolen a pie full of Chemical X from The Powerpuff Girls and given a taste to every villain in town. It's up to you to take control and fight each of the Townsville villains and win back all the Chemical X before it's too late!
Metascore:
30
User Score:
6.3
Hooters Road Trip 257.

Hooters Road Trip

Platform: PlayStation
March 26, 2002
There are plenty of bubbly Hooters waitresses, but not much in terms of gameplay.
Metascore:
30
User Score:
3.1
Disney's The Lion King: Simba's Mighty Adventure 258.

Disney's The Lion King: Simba's Mighty Adventure

Platform: PlayStation
December 22, 2000
As the young lion prince Simba, you'll grow to discover what it means to be rightful ruler of the Pride Lands. But first you'll have to outrun a wildebeest stampede, escape a wildfire and more! There's never a dull moment when you're King of the Beasts!
Metascore:
30
User Score:
7.1
Mortal Kombat: Special Forces 259.

Mortal Kombat: Special Forces

Platform: PlayStation
June 30, 2000
Explore the world of Mortal Kombat! Play as the battle-hardened Jax in his search for his arch-enemy: the supercriminal Kano. Uncover the pieces to this mysterious story as you battle through complex levels using special moves, combos and weaponry to force the final showdown!
Metascore:
28
User Score:
2.8
Animorphs: Shattered Reality 260.

Animorphs: Shattered Reality

Platform: PlayStation
September 6, 2000
If there's a silver lining to Animorphs: Shattered Reality, it's that it would make an excellent game for children who aren't yet old enough to tackle the meatier fare of "real" video games.
Metascore:
27
User Score:
tbd
HBO Boxing 261.

HBO Boxing

Platform: PlayStation
November 20, 2000
HBO Boxing is another disappointing boxing game that fails to even come close to re-creating the look and feel of the sport in the ring.
Metascore:
26
User Score:
4.0
KISS Pinball 262.

KISS Pinball

Platform: PlayStation
April 25, 2001
KISS fans will be disappointed by the distinct lack of KISS, and pinball fans will be disappointed by the distinct lack of pinball.
Metascore:
26
User Score:
4.4
Dragon Ball Z: Ultimate Battle 22 263.

Dragon Ball Z: Ultimate Battle 22

Platform: PlayStation
March 25, 2003
The Japanese blockbuster is here! An international smash hit, this vintage Dragon Ball Z® fighter features 22 famed DBZ® warriors for you to recreate epic, one-on-one Dragon Ball Z® battles. Easy to play but tough to master, this long-awaited classic offers matchups from the Buu™, Frieza® and Android Sagas. Experience the DBZ® game that has thrilled fans all over the world!
Metascore:
25
User Score:
5.2