PS Games

Madden NFL 2004 101.

Madden NFL 2004

Platform: PlayStation
August 12, 2003
In its 14th season, Madden NFL Football isn't showing signs of slowing down. Madden NFL 2004 adds new features such as Playmaker Control and Owner Mode to it's deepen its football simulation. This year, players can make adjustments after the snap and create championship caliber plays with the easy-to-use Playmaker Control. The new Owner mode allows you build and manage your own stadium in addition to your own team. Compete against other players through EA Sports Online Tournaments. With new plays, modes, and online play, Madden NFL 2004 is the most complete, authentic installment in the series yet.
Metascore:
tbd
User Score:
8.2
Bushido Blade 102.

Bushido Blade

Platform: PlayStation
September 30, 1997
"Bushido" is the soul of Japan - an ancient honor code deeply followed by samurai warriors for centuries. Plunge into real world battles across vast 3D environments that you can run, slice and tear through. Sword matches become unbelievably real where one critical blow is the mean difference between death and victory.
Metascore:
83
User Score:
8.1
Tomb Raider III 103.

Tomb Raider III

Platform: PlayStation
November 21, 1998
Join Lara in her biggest adventure to date in the phenomenal Tomb Raider series. Play through five huge worlds, in any order, on the quest for an ancient meteor rumored to have life-giving powers. New puzzles, environments, and even a few old enemies, like the infamous T-Rex await you. From the jungles of India to the icy wastes of Antarctica, across the rooftops of London and into the depths of Nevada's mysterious Area 51, Lara is ready for anything. Prepare to be amazed!
Metascore:
76
User Score:
8.1
Toy Story Racer 104.

Toy Story Racer

Platform: PlayStation
March 5, 2001
It's no Crash Team Racing, but Toy Story Racer provides plenty of challenge for young and old alike.
Metascore:
76
User Score:
8.1
Bomberman Party Edition 105.

Bomberman Party Edition

Platform: PlayStation
September 19, 2000
Bomberman Party Edition manages to succeed where many previous attempts have failed, delivering an uproariously enjoyable multiplayer experience.
Metascore:
79
User Score:
8.1
Driver 106.

Driver

Platform: PlayStation
June 30, 1999
In Driver, you are the wheelman in a series of Hollywood-style car-chases. A great getaway driver is only as good as his equipment, which is why Driver has a selection of performance-packed muscle cars, complete with realistic handling, damage modeling, and real-world physics reactions. Driver also comes fully equipped with a replay/director mode that gives you all the necessary tools to "film" their own car chase and multiple views that allow you to look around when you're driving. Put the pedal to the metal and be the best driver around.
Metascore:
87
User Score:
8.0
Digimon World 2 107.

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
The Weakest Link 108.

The Weakest Link

Platform: PlayStation
September 24, 2001
Activision's version of The Weakest Link attempts to capture every element of the popular British game show.
Metascore:
63
User Score:
8.0
Blade 109.

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
Crash Bash 110.

Crash Bash

Platform: PlayStation
November 7, 2000
Crash and his friends are back in a knockdown, drag-out arena rumble. Get ready to ride, race, jump, throw, and battle it out to the finish in frantic, head-to-head battles, and heart-pumping chases. Choose your favorite character, including Crash, Coco, Dr. Neo Cortex, and new baddie Rill Roo, and race for points in more than 30 competitive events. With a Multitap, you can race up to three of your friends and show who's the top bandicoot. It's a good old-fashioned bandicoot brawl.
Metascore:
68
User Score:
8.0
NBA Live 2003 111.

NBA Live 2003

Platform: PlayStation
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:
tbd
User Score:
8.0
ISS Pro Evolution 112.

ISS Pro Evolution

Platform: PlayStation
June 6, 2000
International Superstaar Soccer is back to show the opposition how it's done. The Players choice of soccer games, this new version has improved graphics, awesome player movements and is simply the best re-creation of the beautiful game to date.
Metascore:
94
User Score:
8.0
Disney's Atlantis: The Lost Empire 113.

Disney's Atlantis: The Lost Empire

Platform: PlayStation
June 14, 2001
Atlantis: The Lost Empire is based on the Disney movie of the same name and follows the exploits of four characters from the movie as they attempt to discover the hidden underwater world.
Metascore:
73
User Score:
8.0
Incredible Crisis 114.

Incredible Crisis

Platform: PlayStation
November 6, 2000
The severe fun of Incredible Crisis is all about maintaining your sanity, as you help Taneo's family get home in time for Grandma's Birthday. It's a happy day and the worst day of their life, as they endure hundreds of hilarious and cardiac-arrest inducing dilemmas. You'll laugh, cry, freak-out and perhaps soil your shorts, while your mental and physical reflexes are put the test. The controls are simple, but thumb and forefinger injury is still a risk. Be warned, this game is severely fun and may cause obsessive compulsive behavior, if not nervous disorders and/or involuntary twitches.
Metascore:
80
User Score:
7.9
Jarrett & Labonte Stock Car Racing 115.

Jarrett & Labonte Stock Car Racing

Platform: PlayStation
October 3, 2000
Jarrett and Labonte Stock Car Racing is a solid racing game that's great fun for anyone who really enjoys spending a great deal of time learning all the ins and outs of a totally in-depth racing game.
Metascore:
80
User Score:
7.9
Looney Tunes Racing 116.

Looney Tunes Racing

Platform: PlayStation
November 13, 2000
Rev your engines - It's time to burn some Looney Tunes rubber! ACME Corporation, the corporate juggernaut behind such successful products as the Acme Disintegrator Gun and the Acme Portable Hole, is sponsoring a number of racing contests all over the universe for the Looney Tunes characters to compete for the looniest racing champion title.
Metascore:
71
User Score:
7.9
Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3 117.

Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3

Platform: PlayStation
October 30, 2001
You may not be able to live like the legend, but now you can skate like him. Skate as the legendary Tony Hawk or choose from a dream team of 12 top pro skaters, including old favorites like Lasek, Thomas, Muska, and Steamer, as well as new talent like Gilfberg, Caballero, Koston, and Mullen. Or enjoy full customization abilities with the enhanced Create-a-Skater (now including female skaters) and the Skatepark Editor. Travel from L.A. to Tokyo, Suburbia to Skater's Island performing challenges and meeting goals. New moves include the Revert, which allows you to link vert tricks, and flatland tricks such as Caspers, the Primo, and Handstand Manual. If you're good, you can even unlock hidden pro footage.
Metascore:
87
User Score:
7.9
Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets 118.

Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets

Platform: PlayStation
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:
tbd
User Score:
7.9
Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 4 119.

Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 4

Platform: PlayStation
October 23, 2002
Metascore:
tbd
User Score:
7.9
NASCAR Thunder 2003 120.

NASCAR Thunder 2003

Platform: PlayStation
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:
tbd
User Score:
7.9
Mega Man Legends 2 121.

Mega Man Legends 2

Platform: PlayStation
October 24, 2000
Mega Man, Roll and all your favourites are back in an entirely new 3-D adventure. Far away, in an isolated wasteland, a mysterious girl and an infamous treasure have been discovered. It's the legendary "Sealed Key", rumoured to unlock an even greater mystery known as the Great Legacy. What power does the Great Legacy hold? Now, a race unfolds as Mega Man and his friends embark on a journey which will alter their destinies forever.
Metascore:
76
User Score:
7.8
Grand Theft Auto 2 122.

Grand Theft Auto 2

Platform: PlayStation
October 25, 1999
Even though the gameplay is largely the same as in the previous GTA, it's still a lot of fun.
Metascore:
70
User Score:
7.7
Grandia 123.

Grandia

Platform: PlayStation
September 30, 1999
Join Justin and friends on an epic journey through a captivating story line, providing over 80 hours of intensive gameplay. With vast polygonal worlds to explore and extensive character interaction, Grandia features innovative gameplay with a unique magic combination and character development system and a choice of two battle modes; classic turn-based or automatic.
Metascore:
89
User Score:
7.7
Vanishing Point 124.

Vanishing Point

Platform: PlayStation
February 5, 2001
Vanishing Point is one of the most original and enjoyable racing games to come around in a long time.
Metascore:
68
User Score:
7.7
RPG Maker 125.

RPG Maker

Platform: PlayStation
September 19, 2000
For the first time ever, RPG fanatics are given the chance to be true game designers. You construct an entire RPG using the massive library of in-game design tools: plot your story path, create an incredibly nasty boss, customize dungeons and maps, even animate your own title screen. When your RPG masterpiece is complete, save it and challenge friends to play through your one-of-a-kind fantasy adventure creation.
Metascore:
66
User Score:
7.7
Driver 2 126.

Driver 2

Platform: PlayStation
November 14, 2000
The crime world's fastest getaway driver is back on the streets in Driver 2, the sequel to the action-packed Driver. Like its predecessor, Driver 2 is an adrenalin-fueled, high-speed car chase through the streets of four cities, where you, as Tanner, infiltrate the criminal underworld, using your driving skills as well as your cunning to disrupt their plans. All the true-to-life features of Driver; such as realistic car handling, complete with damage modeling and true, real-world physics reactions on all cars; extensive production, giving the cities an amazing realism, featuring recognizable landmarks; new features such as foot missions, dual player, and the enhanced cut scenes make this game a real adrenalin rush.
Metascore:
62
User Score:
7.7
Darkstone 127.

Darkstone

Platform: PlayStation
January 28, 2001
Darkstone makes an excellent case for making a modest $10 investment.
Metascore:
58
User Score:
7.6
Alien Resurrection 128.

Alien Resurrection

Platform: PlayStation
October 10, 2000
Ellen Ripley died trying to wipe out the Aliens. Now, 200 years later, scientists have resurrected Ripley - along with the Alien Queen - hoping to create the ultimate weapon. Teamed with a crew of renegade space pirates on a research vessel headed for Earth, they must fight for survival and destroy the Aliens once and for all.
Metascore:
61
User Score:
7.6
PaRappa the Rapper 129.

PaRappa the Rapper

Platform: PlayStation
October 31, 1997
Help Parappa rap with the best of the master rappers and straight into Sunny's heart. Guaranteed you'll be singin' and dancin' along with Parappa and his pals to the most fun of mixes.
Metascore:
92
User Score:
7.6
Star Trek: Invasion 130.

Star Trek: Invasion

Platform: PlayStation
August 28, 2000
Stardate 54101.02 It's the 24th Century: Borg vessels are rapidly approaching near space, Romulans are suddenly attacking Federation vessels and a respected Starfleet Captian has turned renagade, taking his ship with him! As a hotshot pilot in the elite Red Squad tactical strike force, under the command of Lt. Commander Worf, you must uncover the plot behind this deadly pattern of events and fight back to save the universe from a doomsday scenario. Flying a prototype single seat combat fighter, codenamed "Valkyre", you and your squad members are in for the fight of your lives...
Metascore:
76
User Score:
7.6
X-Men: Mutant Academy 131.

X-Men: Mutant Academy

Platform: PlayStation
July 11, 2000
X-Men sticks close to the standard fighting game formula, and as a result, it manages to be fun for a short period of time.
Metascore:
75
User Score:
7.6
World's Scariest Police Chases 132.

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
Delta Force: Urban Warfare 133.

Delta Force: Urban Warfare

Platform: PlayStation
July 2, 2002
Delta Force features tactical, stealth-based combat from a first-person perspective.
Metascore:
70
User Score:
7.6
Madden NFL 2003 134.

Madden NFL 2003

Platform: PlayStation
August 13, 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:
tbd
User Score:
7.6
Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 2 135.

Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 2

Platform: PlayStation
September 20, 2000
As most major publishers' development efforts shift to any number of next-generation platforms, Tony Hawk 2 will likely stand as one of the last truly fantastic games to be released on the PlayStation.
Metascore:
98
User Score:
7.5
Disney's Donald Duck: Goin' Quackers 136.

Disney's Donald Duck: Goin' Quackers

Platform: PlayStation
November 14, 2000
Those who want a deeper, more satisfying platform adventure should probably save this for a weekend rental.
Metascore:
65
User Score:
7.5
NBA Live 2002 137.

NBA Live 2002

Platform: PlayStation
October 30, 2001
Metascore:
81
User Score:
7.5
Disney's 102 Dalmatians: Puppies to the Rescue 138.

Disney's 102 Dalmatians: Puppies to the Rescue

Platform: PlayStation
November 8, 2000
It's puppy power to the rescue! As Oddball or Domino, it's up to you to rescue your captured puppy friends from the evil clutches of Cruella De Vil and her army of pet-napping toys!
Metascore:
tbd
User Score:
7.5
Thunder Force V 139.

Thunder Force V

Platform: PlayStation
August 31, 1998
Easily as good as Raystorm or G-Darius and tough competition for Einhander, Thunder Force V is a shooting fan's dream.
Metascore:
70
User Score:
7.4
NHL 2001 140.

NHL 2001

Platform: PlayStation
September 26, 2000
While it's not the most beautiful hockey video game, NHL 2001 comes through where it counts - the gameplay.
Metascore:
88
User Score:
7.4
Knockout Kings 2001 141.

Knockout Kings 2001

Platform: PlayStation
October 30, 2000
Knockout Kings 2001 is easily the best iteration of the series thus far, thanks to improved AI, cleaner graphics, and tighter controls.
Metascore:
84
User Score:
7.4
Pro Pinball: Fantastic Journey 142.

Pro Pinball: Fantastic Journey

Platform: PlayStation
October 17, 2000
Roll up! Roll up! Travel back to Victorian times with five steam-powered adventures. Use your flippers to tunnel to the Earth's core, journey to the ocean depths, fly through the tallest mountains and steam to a mysterious island to stop the evil General Yagov! Marvel at the most accurate ever ball physics! Balls that really spin, slide, roll and jump! Gasp in awe at the complexity of the table design, featuring bumpers, ramps, drop targets, magnets and more!
Metascore:
60
User Score:
7.4
Twisted Metal Small Brawl 143.

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
Strikers 1945 144.

Strikers 1945

Platform: PlayStation
March 27, 2001
Psikyo's take on the classic conventions strike as true as most modern attempts, and the fans of such games should welcome the results.
Metascore:
63
User Score:
7.4
Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone 145.

Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone

Platform: PlayStation
November 16, 2001
Leave the nonmagical world behind and enroll in Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry in Harry Potter and The Sorcerer's Stone. As Harry Potter, you will hone your magical skills and advance through three terms of study during Harry's first year at Hogwarts. Each term will challenge you to meet a number of objectives, such as collecting and mixing potions with Professor Snape or piloting a flying broom through the Forbidden Forest in search of Neville Longbottom's Remembrall. In order to pass the first year of study, players must complete over 29 different objectives, while avoiding enemies and obstacles.
Metascore:
64
User Score:
7.4
MLB 2003 146.

MLB 2003

Platform: PlayStation
June 17, 2002
If you must have a baseball game that features the latest player rosters and you're bound to the old PlayStation, MLB 2003 is the best and only choice.
Metascore:
78
User Score:
7.4
IHRA Drag Racing 147.

IHRA Drag Racing

Platform: PlayStation
November 20, 2001
Metascore:
tbd
User Score:
7.4
MLB 2005 148.

MLB 2005

Platform: PlayStation
March 16, 2004
MLB 2005 immerses you in the baseball experience. This year's installment features EyeToy functionality that puts your face in the game, a new Career mode that takes gamers from Class-A ball to the Fall Classic, and a deep Franchise mode that allows players to control every aspect of running a ball club from parking prices to player contracts. You can even join 32-team tournaments online and use the USB headset to bark out plays like a manager.
Metascore:
tbd
User Score:
7.4
F1 Championship Season 2000 149.

F1 Championship Season 2000

Platform: PlayStation
September 30, 2000
EA has created the best-looking and best-sounding PlayStation Formula One title to date, and it has excellent gameplay and features to boot.
Metascore:
66
User Score:
7.4
Silhouette Mirage 150.

Silhouette Mirage

Platform: PlayStation
December 31, 1999
In an apocalyptic future, the Edo computer has gone beserk, dividing the world's inhabitants into two mutant classes. Silhouette and Mirage. Now, the watchguard computer safety system has sent forth the Messenger of Justice to travel to Edo and repair the damage before the world is lost forever. As the Messenger, Shyna Nera Shyna, blast, beat, and bash your way through seven wild and bizarre stages using friendly parasite weapons to aid your advance against wacky enemies, huge fully-animated bosses, and devilshly difficult obstacles. Providing the utmost in playability and replayability, the game wizards at Treasure, the brilliant minds behinds such international hits as Gunstar Heroes™, Dynamite Headdy™, Mischief Makers™, and Guardian Heroes™ have come up with another sure-fire classic that pushes the 2-D capabilities of your PlayStation® game console to its limit, and come up with a hit!
Metascore:
69
User Score:
7.3
Disney's The Emperor's New Groove 151.

Disney's The Emperor's New Groove

Platform: PlayStation
November 13, 2000
Take on, self-absorbed Emperor named Kuzco. Add a devious royal advisor named Yzma, her brawny assistant Kronk and their potion that turns Kuzco into a llama. Introduce a good-hearted peasant named Pacha, to help Kuzco. And, what do you get? Al-paca trouble!
Metascore:
66
User Score:
7.3
Championship Motocross 2001 Featuring Ricky Carmichael 152.

Championship Motocross 2001 Featuring Ricky Carmichael

Platform: PlayStation
January 30, 2001
It's a solid game that's fun to watch, but it's no longer the only game in town.
Metascore:
70
User Score:
7.3
FIFA 2001 Major League Soccer 153.

FIFA 2001 Major League Soccer

Platform: PlayStation
November 14, 2000
Though FIFA 2001 is a solid enough game in its own right, the game's lack of innovation or significant upgrades keeps it from having the same impact as FIFA 2000.
Metascore:
85
User Score:
7.3
Dave Mirra Freestyle BMX: Maximum Remix 154.

Dave Mirra Freestyle BMX: Maximum Remix

Platform: PlayStation
May 21, 2001
The graphics in Maximum Remix are roughly identical to the first game, so you're stuck with muddy, ugly textures and quite a bit of texture warping.
Metascore:
67
User Score:
7.3
One Piece Mansion 155.

One Piece Mansion

Platform: PlayStation
September 30, 2001
Offering an unfamiliar style of addictive puzzle gameplay and boasting the personality of a vast assortment of wacky characters, One Piece Mansion is a fine buy for fans of the genre.
Metascore:
62
User Score:
7.3
Madden NFL 2002 156.

Madden NFL 2002

Platform: PlayStation
August 13, 2001
While Madden 2002 isn't reinventing football on the PlayStation, it is really the best you're going to get on the system.
Metascore:
88
User Score:
7.3
MLB 2002 157.

MLB 2002

Platform: PlayStation
May 7, 2001
If you can get past the sluggish pacing and incessant overcomplication, MLB 2002 is a wonderful game.
Metascore:
76
User Score:
7.3
Madden NFL 2005 158.

Madden NFL 2005

Platform: PlayStation
September 7, 2004
Madden NFL 2005 introduces the Hit Stick, a new feature that lets players turn a game around with a crucial tackle. Along with all-new defensive preplay controls and defensive artificial intelligence enhancements, the defense now has a diverse arsenal of weapons available. Also, the depth of Franchise mode grows with the addition of Storyline Central, a weekly radio talk show that discusses current stories regarding your team and the league. With even more Franchise mode additions, hundreds of new animations, and the new Create-a-Fan feature, Madden NFL 2005 takes the series to the next level.
Metascore:
tbd
User Score:
7.3
Galaga: Destination Earth 159.

Galaga: Destination Earth

Platform: PlayStation
October 22, 2000
Of all the old-school to 3D remakes, Galaga: Destination Earth may be the most uninspired.
Metascore:
tbd
User Score:
7.2
Tomb Raider: Chronicles 160.

Tomb Raider: Chronicles

Platform: PlayStation
November 24, 2000
Tomb Raider: Chronicles reveals four newly discovered, and previously untold adventures, taking you on a journey from the ruins of Rome, to the bowels of a German U boat, to the rooftops of a hi-tech city in a search of four ancient artifacts. In light of Lara's recent disappearance, those closest to her gather together at the Croft Estate on a gray, rainy day for a memorial service in her honor. Afterwards, the friends sit quietly together in the study of the Croft Mansion and provide new insights about Lara's past exploits; exploits that have until now remained a secret...
Metascore:
63
User Score:
7.2
Disney's Aladdin in Nasira's Revenge 161.

Disney's Aladdin in Nasira's Revenge

Platform: PlayStation
March 15, 2001
Aladdin is about to face his biggest adventure yet. He's got to dart through the marketplace of Agrabah; break his way through the Palace; escape imprisonment in the dungeon; journey through an oasis; survive the fiery Cave of Wonders; rescue Jasmine from booby traps in the Pyramids; save the Sultan from the grasp of evil in the Ancient City; and battle Nasira in her secret lair, And Jafar is never far away...
Metascore:
61
User Score:
7.2
Triple Play Baseball 162.

Triple Play Baseball

Platform: PlayStation
March 12, 2001
Triple Play Baseball is one of those rare games that really draws you into the experience with fantastic gameplay and quality graphics and sound.
Metascore:
76
User Score:
7.2
Monsters, Inc. Scream Team 163.

Monsters, Inc. Scream Team

Platform: PlayStation
October 30, 2001
More sophisticated players will likely find this 3D platformer to be too repetitive and easy.
Metascore:
65
User Score:
7.2
Star Wars: Demolition 164.

Star Wars: Demolition

Platform: PlayStation
November 12, 2000
Star Wars Demolition might seem like some half-baked attempt to cash in on the Star Wars license, though it's actually a competently executed game.
Metascore:
63
User Score:
7.2
NASCAR 2001 165.

NASCAR 2001

Platform: PlayStation
September 19, 2000
Despite the haphazard audio, NASCAR 2001 is definitely a game that's worth owning.
Metascore:
73
User Score:
7.1
Chicken Run 166.

Chicken Run

Platform: PlayStation
November 13, 2000
Behind the barbed wire fence of Tweedy Farm, Ginger is a chicken with a mission. Fearing for the lives of her friends, she is determined to escape to freedom before it is too late. To do this she enlists the help of Rocky, the smooth talking, flying Rooster...or is he? Guide a rescue attempt to get all of the chickens to safety before they end up as pies. To do this you will have to sneak around the farm collecting objects necessary for the escape. Be careful not to disturb the dogs and avoid being caught by Mr. and Mrs. Tweedy at all costs in this humorous, 3D action game.
Metascore:
75
User Score:
7.1
NBA Live 2001 167.

NBA Live 2001

Platform: PlayStation
October 16, 2000
NBA Live 2001 follows the fine tradition established by previous versions while adding just about every conceivable gameplay option.
Metascore:
86
User Score:
7.1
Buzz Lightyear of Star Command 168.

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
Castlevania Chronicles 169.

Castlevania Chronicles

Platform: PlayStation
October 8, 2001
Count Dracula has been resurrected to begin a new reign of terror across the land. As Simon Belmont, descendant of legendary vampire hunters, you enter Dracula's estate to face the Count and his minions - alone. Be prepared for one of the first adventures in the Castlevania series ever!
Metascore:
69
User Score:
7.1
NFL GameDay 2002 170.

NFL GameDay 2002

Platform: PlayStation
August 6, 2001
GameDay 2002 does a decent job of delivering a fun and somewhat realistic game of football to the PlayStation.
Metascore:
62
User Score:
7.1
Stuart Little 2 171.

Stuart Little 2

Platform: PlayStation
July 17, 2002
Join Stuart Little on his fun-filled journey through grand Manhattan. The evil Falcon has stolen some of the city's most precious jewelry and it's up to Stuart to get them back! Luckily, Stuart wants your help and with it, the sinister Falcon doesn't stand a chance!
Metascore:
62
User Score:
7.1
Scooby-Doo and the Cyber Chase 172.

Scooby-Doo and the Cyber Chase

Platform: PlayStation
October 4, 2001
Metascore:
tbd
User Score:
7.1
Disney's The Lion King: Simba's Mighty Adventure 173.

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
Dave Mirra Freestyle BMX 174.

Dave Mirra Freestyle BMX

Platform: PlayStation
September 14, 2000
The only major flaw in Dave Mirra Freestyle BMX is that the game is a touch on the easy side.
Metascore:
82
User Score:
7.0
Hoshigami: Ruining Blue Earth 175.

Hoshigami: Ruining Blue Earth

Platform: PlayStation
December 10, 2001
In the mystical land of Mardias, the Valaimian Empire threatens to upset the balance of power of the continent. Our hero, Fazz and his band of mercenaries are hired to protect one of the Ruins of Xia from the Valaimian forces. Little do they know, that a more sinister power is rising. Will you be able to stop it before the world of Hoshigami is engulfed in eternal darkness?
Metascore:
62
User Score:
7.0
Destruction Derby Raw 176.

Destruction Derby Raw

Platform: PlayStation
September 26, 2000
Destruction Derby stands alone as the premier demolition racing series on the PlayStation.
Metascore:
69
User Score:
7.0
Gundam: Battle Assault 177.

Gundam: Battle Assault

Platform: PlayStation
November 6, 2000
Gundam Battle Assault isn't a good enough game to live on its own - the fighting is competent, but hardly compelling for any length of time, and the story mode is completely uninteresting.
Metascore:
61
User Score:
7.0
NASCAR Thunder 2002 178.

NASCAR Thunder 2002

Platform: PlayStation
October 2, 2001
A number of unfortunate gameplay adjustments overshadow the few welcome additions found in this year's release.
Metascore:
69
User Score:
7.0
Fear Effect 2: Retro Helix 179.

Fear Effect 2: Retro Helix

Platform: PlayStation
February 21, 2001
Fear Effect 2: Retro Helix is the prequel to the critically acclaimed hit Fear Effect on the PlayStation game console. In this chapter, we delve into the colorful histories of the original cast of three mercenaries as well as the extraordinary circumstances that brought them together. - Hana Tsu-Vachel, our beautiful assassin, trained to deal in love as well as death, desired by many yet belonging to none. - Royce Glas, a master operative in the field of counter intelligence whose daily existence is haunted by his dark past. - Jakob 'Deke' Decourt, a cold-blooded killer driven by money and murder. - Introducing Rain Qin, close companion to Hana with unparalleled beauty wrapped around a dark secret core. Their adventure will take us to the chaotic alternate reality of Hong Kong, Hells Kitchen in New York City, the formidable Walled City of Xi'an, the lost tomb of the First Emperor of China and finally into the legendary mountain-island of the immortals; Penglai Shan. As they reach their final destination and come face to face with Rain's evil twin sister Mist, in this faithful moment in time, you will get to decide who is to live and who is to die.
Metascore:
84
User Score:
7.0
NFL GameDay 2004 180.

NFL GameDay 2004

Platform: PlayStation
September 13, 2003
With NFL GameDay 2004, the NFL experience comes to life with new player models, pressure-sensitive controls, and all the best players in professional football. Each of the 180 players accurately reflects his real-life height, weight, body proportions, and accessories such as tinted visors and breathe strips. The game updates the playbooks with the latest trends on offense and defense. On offense, you have new features that allow better pass protection and the ability to change receiver routes; while on defense, you can shift your defensive lines and use new spin moves and swim techniques.
Metascore:
tbd
User Score:
7.0
FIFA Soccer 2004 181.

FIFA Soccer 2004

Platform: PlayStation
November 4, 2003
FIFA Soccer kicks its game up a few notches with new installment, FIFA Soccer 2004. This year's action features more advanced levels of player detail and responsiveness. Play as one of the best players from 16 leagues and 350 teams, from Europe's super leagues to the Americas. Plus, a new Career Mode gives you the chance to take a team from the lower divisions, battle through ranks, sign new players, and turn them into champions. With immersive atmospheres, total realism with the world's premier clubs, and improved gameplay, FIFA Soccer 2004 looks to reach the goals of soccer fans.
Metascore:
tbd
User Score:
7.0
Army Men: World War 182.

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
Need for Speed II 183.

Need for Speed II

Platform: PlayStation
March 31, 1997
Overall, Need For Speed II is the PlayStation's slickest racer yet.
Metascore:
71
User Score:
6.9
Duke Nukem: Land of the Babes 184.

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
Ultimate Fighting Championship 185.

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
Mega Man X6 186.

Mega Man X6

Platform: PlayStation
December 4, 2001
It's been three weeks since Earth's near collision with the space colony Eurasia. The disaster was averted by Zero's heroics. Now, on a bruised and battered planet, tales of rampagning reploids are surfacing. It's up to Mega Man X to investigate these mysteries but it's not going to be easy. Mega Man X must battle through a maze of levels and rescure reploids along the way. Return to battle agagin and again with the new Nightmare System, which randomizes level maps, enemies and endings based on how you play the game. Mega man X is back and now it's personal!
Metascore:
65
User Score:
6.9
Big Bass Fishing 187.

Big Bass Fishing

Platform: PlayStation
May 2, 2002
Choose from three separate game modes and compete in five different events including Free Fishing, 3-Day Tournament, and Beat the Clock! Hook a prize-winning fish with 20 unique lures such as Spinners, Bass Bugs, Bucktails, and more! Reel in 14 different types of big freshwater fish like Spotted Bass, Redeye Bass, and Rock Bass!
Metascore:
tbd
User Score:
6.9
The Mummy 188.

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
007: The World is not Enough 189.

007: The World is not Enough

Platform: PlayStation
November 7, 2000
Experience the intensity of being the world's top secret agent. Equipped with a full arsenal of Q-Lab gadgets and weaponry, you must be suave and resourceful as you carry out action-packed missions based on the blockbuster movie.
Metascore:
61
User Score:
6.8
Madden NFL 2001 190.

Madden NFL 2001

Platform: PlayStation
August 22, 2000
Get ready for a dose of bone-crunching football action on the PlayStation 2 with Madden NFL 2001. Madden NFL 2001 features an all-new and exclusive NFL Coaches Club license, which means you'll see coaches on the sidelines and hear them yelling encouragement, comments and criticisms. Madden 2001 also features individualized details, easy-to-use interface, dynamically enhanced audio and play-by-play recorded with John Madden and his broadcast partner, Pat Summerall, and more!
Metascore:
90
User Score:
6.8
Army Men: Sarge's Heroes 2 191.

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
Disney's Lilo & Stitch 192.

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
Power Play: Sports Trivia 193.

Power Play: Sports Trivia

Platform: PlayStation
May 6, 2002
Think You Got Game? Time to put up or shut up with Power Play Sports Trivia! Climb the ranking ladder, reach the Hall of Fame, and become a Trivia Legend. Take on 4,000 brain-bruising questions from the wide, wide world of football, basketball, baseball, and hockey. 2 Tenacious Trivia Modes: TOURNAMENT: Up to 4 players face off to decide who's got the fastest fingers and the maddest skills. LAST MAN STANDING: Avoid 5 wrong answers and go for the longest winning streak in history.
Metascore:
tbd
User Score:
6.8
Disney's Treasure Planet 194.

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
Army Men: Air Attack 2 195.

Army Men: Air Attack 2

Platform: PlayStation
November 6, 2000
Plastro, the nefarious leader of the Tan army, has enlisted the help of the villainous Baron von Beige to help him set a trap for Captain Blade! The Alpha Wolf Squadron once again 'takes to the skies' with an onslaught of new missions, improved helicopters and more pyrotechnic weaponry than ever before. Join the Air Cavalry as they face a host of challenging foes in their efforts to stop the General's evil plans.
Metascore:
74
User Score:
6.7
Martian Gothic: Unification 196.

Martian Gothic: Unification

Platform: PlayStation
November 4, 2001
MARTIAN GOTHIC: UNIFICATION is a spine-tingling action-adventure on a cold and isolated planet. Your three-member team descends upon the derelict Vita base located on Mars, quickly realizing the ancient nightmare that awaits. The investigation becomes a battle to stay alive as the team uncovers the mystery of Vita base, until finally confronting the appalling secret hidden deep underground, a secret older than humanity itself...
Metascore:
64
User Score:
6.7
Spec Ops: Ranger Elite 197.

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
Super Shot Soccer 198.

Super Shot Soccer

Platform: PlayStation
June 14, 2002
Super Shot Soccer is a pretty fun game that's a little short on options but not bad on offering up some well-rounded soccer gameplay.
Metascore:
70
User Score:
6.7
Sydney 2000 199.

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
Ford Racing 200.

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