PS2 Games

Rocky

Rocky

Platform: PlayStation 2
November 18, 2002
Step into the ring as Rocky Balboa, to fight and train your way from unknown fighter to peoples' champion. To become the undisputed Heavyweight Champion of the World you must meet & defeat awesome adversaries including Apollo Creed, Clubber Lang, Ivan Drago and Tommy 'the Machine' Gunn. The challenge is tough - you'll need inner strength, guts, grit and determination. [Rage Software]
Metascore:
74
User Score:
8.2
Silent Hill 2: Director's Cut (Platinum)

Silent Hill 2: Director's Cut (Platinum)

Platform: PlayStation 2
November 17, 2002
In the sequel to Silent Hill, Silent Hill 2 follows James Sunderland, whose life is shattered when his young wife Mary suffers a tragic death. Three years later, a mysterious letter arrives from Mary, beckoning him to return to their sanctuary of memories, the dark realm of Silent Hill. You must guide James through all-new environments and creepy new areas closed off in the original game. Real-time weather effects, fog, morphing, and shadows set the stage for heart-stopping frights. Be brave as you journey to uncover the truth.
Metascore:
tbd
User Score:
8.5
Haven: Call of the King

Haven: Call of the King

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

Mortal Kombat: Deadly Alliance

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

Rugrats: Royal Ransom

Platform: PlayStation 2
November 16, 2002
Angelica has claimed herself Queen of the Play Palace 3000 and taken the Rugrats' most prized possessions. Join Tommy, Chuckie, and the rest of the Rugrats as they wander through magical worlds to reclaim what is rightfully theirs. Play as one of the following Rugrats characters: Tommy, Chuckie, Kimi, Phil or Lil. Compete in 3-4 unique challenges in each of the 9 fantasy environments including: Snow, Undersea, Jungle, Arabia, Big Top, Dino Land, Moon, Medieval and The Final Castle. Discover and unlock several bonus levels and multiplayer games. Game play modes include flying on a magic carpet, racing a snow man down a mountain on a sled, cruising on craters in a moon buggy, and more. [THQ]
Metascore:
tbd
User Score:
7.6
Shrek: Super Party

Shrek: Super Party

Platform: PlayStation 2
November 16, 2002
an interactive board game with 30 action-packed mini-games! By advancing in the board game, swapping bugs and/or teaming-up against opponents, players will compete to earn 100 drops of bug juice and win the game. [TDK Mediactive]
Metascore:
30
User Score:
4.7
BMX XXX

BMX XXX

Platform: PlayStation 2
November 15, 2002
Features hilarious scripted events written by Hollywood's best comedians. Mind-blowing mature content that will have you belly laughing and coming back for more. Create-a-Rider and Park Editor gives you the choice to create your own BMX experience. With the addition of Flatland riding, we now feature over 2000 different tricks. Challenge your friends with a wide array of split screen multi-player games plus, for the first time: Paint Ball BMX, Strip BMX and more. Authentic competition levels - compete against other hardcore riders at UGP's Roots Jam 2002 or at the fabled Rampage Skate Park. 8 massive levels featuring superb game design and all of the freestyle BMX disciplines like park, street, vert, dirt and flatland. [Acclaim]
Metascore:
54
User Score:
4.8
Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets

Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets

Platform: PlayStation 2
November 15, 2002
Players enter fantastical free-roaming 3D environments from Harry's world. Players become Harry Potter and delve not only into Harry's world, but also into his personality, via an internal "voice." Conversing with unique characters like Moaning Myrtle, shopping in Diagon Alley, and exploring the convoluted corridors of Hogwarts, players make crucial and independent decisions within Harry's world. Additionally, Harry can, of course, cast spells against foes - but these spells must be perfectly executed, or they could be miscast with humorous or critical consequences! Mini-games within levels can be revisited, so players can help Mrs. Weasley with "de-gnoming" her garden, challenge other students in Professor Lockhart?s Dueling Club, or complete other mini-games again and again. [EA Games]
Metascore:
71
User Score:
7.5
FIFA Soccer 2003

FIFA Soccer 2003

Platform: PlayStation 2
November 14, 2002
The World of Soccer: Play with all the best clubs, players and national teams. Powerhouse Detail: The Club Championship highlights the top 18 club teams with intense detail, including team-specific stadiums and chants. Total Ball Control: Use your feet and head to control the ball like never before. New Set Pieces: Use free kicks and corner kicks to set up a shot or even score directly. Game-changing AI: Computer opponents will adopt tactics based on the real game situations. [EA Games]
Metascore:
88
User Score:
6.6
Wreckless: The Yakuza Missions

Wreckless: The Yakuza Missions

Platform: PlayStation 2
November 13, 2002
Drive your way through a total of 40 white-knuckle missions, featuring a variety of tough objectives in solo or 2-player mode. Unlock game-enhancing cheats as you go. Experience realistic driving physics as you maneuver 30 different cars through up-close-and-personal crashes with real-time deformation. [Activision]
Metascore:
60
User Score:
tbd
The Simpsons Skateboarding

The Simpsons Skateboarding

Platform: PlayStation 2
November 12, 2002
Grab your board and a nice piece of asphalt! A Skate Tour has come to Springfield, and the entire town has gone skate crazy on the half-pipes, ramps, and rails. Super skater Bart Simpson is the favorite to win the whopping $$ Mega-bucks $$ prize of $99, but Homer, Krusty, and many others are going to show just what they're capable of when money's at stake. So quit your job, skip class, and get to Springfield!
Metascore:
38
User Score:
4.2
Fighter Maker 2

Fighter Maker 2

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

Rally Fusion: Race of Champions

Platform: PlayStation 2
November 11, 2002
Tear up the terrain in mudslinging, arcade-style gameplay, driving 19 fully licensed rally cars from top manufacturers, including Toyota, Audi and Saab - all as featured in the annual "Race of Champions" event. Race on 24 varied, tough tracks through expansive, fully interactive and destructible environments. [Activision]
Metascore:
73
User Score:
7.7
Hot Wheels Velocity X

Hot Wheels Velocity X

Platform: PlayStation 2
November 11, 2002
Criminal racing gangs, gravity defying stunts, huge loops, insane speeds, spectacular crashes, driving up walls and an arsenal of weapons... Can you handle a typical Hot Wheels day? [THQ]
Metascore:
54
User Score:
7.2
Monopoly Party!

Monopoly Party!

Platform: PlayStation 2
November 11, 2002
The original party game, Monopoly, becomes the next great party game for next generation game consoles: Monopoly Party! The game brings fun, social gaming to the television by evolving a classic brand and a familiar play pattern with new game rules and 3D graphics to make the classic Monopoly game faster, livelier, and more entertaining than ever. The key innovation is same-time play, which allows every player to move at once, so there's never a dull moment. [Infogrames]
Metascore:
51
User Score:
7.9
NASCAR: Dirt to Daytona

NASCAR: Dirt to Daytona

Platform: PlayStation 2
November 11, 2002
Dirt to Daytona challenges players in the ultimate NASCAR Career Mode. The only game to include 4 different NASCAR racing series. Racing to win is the key for drivers hoping to advance from small town dirt tracks to modified cars, to trucks and eventually the highly prized NASCAR Winston Cup cars. Learn the harsh realities of the racing world where losing can cost drivers not only points in the standings but loss of money from a sponsor. Dirt to DAYTONA also features Single Races, Season Championships, Beat the Heat, and Pro Trainer modes for all 4 authentic NASCAR racing series. [Infogrames]
Metascore:
84
User Score:
8.5
Disney's Treasure Planet

Disney's Treasure Planet

Platform: PlayStation 2
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:
tbd
User Score:
8.2
Shinobi

Shinobi

Platform: PlayStation 2
November 10, 2002
Left to avenge his Clan after a sinister force is awakened in Tokyo, Hotsuma must confront demons from his past and defend his role as Leader of the Oboro Clan. Drawing off the ancient traditions of Ninja magic, Hotsuma uses wall running, shuriken attacks, and the coveted Akujiki Sword to fight the deadly masked foes that stalk him. With the special Stealth Dash technique, he creates ghost-like apparitions that confuse his enemies. He can then strike with a lightning-quick "Tate" in which his blade moves so fast the victims don't even realize they've been struck until they fall to their death. [Sega]
Metascore:
71
User Score:
8.2
NHL 2K3

NHL 2K3

Platform: PlayStation 2
November 10, 2002
More than just familiar faces and numbers, Sega Sports NHL 2K3 delivers player realism down to size, skill, and behavior, resulting in individuals that exhibit accurate styles of play. Now grinders battle for pucks in the corners, elite players see the ice and create opportunities, and fast skaters exploit their speed. The all-new Franchise Mode lets you capitalize on player accuracy to develop a team that plays your brand of hockey. Now you can draft hotshot rookies, trade for players who compliment your team, compensate for injured players, and more. Then put that precision to work on the ice by anchoring lines with key players and rotating those lines to create the match-ups you want. Bringing it all together is a new ESPN broadcast system where scores, highlights, and more are presented in the network's famous style. [Sega]
Metascore:
89
User Score:
7.8
ATV Offroad Fury 2

ATV Offroad Fury 2

Platform: PlayStation 2
November 9, 2002
Race anywhere, anytime as you gun your ATV to the finish line. Is that a rocky mountain in your path? Take it on. Stuck by some thick woods? Play through them. With more than 20 all new ATVs, 40 offroad environments, mini-games, seven race modes and even online play, ATV Offroad Fury 2 challenges you to conquer the terrain against top riders through massive, stunning environments. But don't get caught watching the beautiful scenery. The mountains won't have mercy on you ... and neither will the competition. [SCEA]
Metascore:
82
User Score:
8.3
Spyro: Enter the Dragonfly

Spyro: Enter the Dragonfly

Platform: PlayStation 2
November 5, 2002
Gnasty Gnorc and Ripto are back with a plan to steal the Dragonflies of the Dragon Realm. With help from new and old friends, Spyro must avoid obstacles, jump on platforms, ride vehicles, collect gems, and find a way to return the Dragonflies and restore order to the Dragon Realm. With new powers like electric and bubble breath; new characters; vehicles like tanks, UFO?s, rockets and surfboards; and over 30 levels of unique environments including rainbows, tornadoes, monsoons and snowflakes.
Metascore:
56
User Score:
4.4
Whirl Tour

Whirl Tour

Platform: PlayStation 2
November 5, 2002
A unique combination of action, extreme sports and adventure. The engaging storyline begins when someone kidnaps six members of a rock band. The player, who starts in the role of the band's Roadie, must use mad skills and puzzle solving to rescue the band members, unlock secret areas, grab musical tracks, and unleash additional tricks and scooters. [Crave]
Metascore:
58
User Score:
7.2
NHL FaceOff 2003

NHL FaceOff 2003

Platform: PlayStation 2
November 5, 2002
A new presentation engine delivers a new level of emotion and intensity never seen before in the FaceOff franchise. Pre-game warm-ups, walks through the tunnel, players pushing and shoving between whistles, banter from the penalty box, post game celebrations and much more. [Sony]
Metascore:
55
User Score:
tbd
Robot Alchemic Drive

Robot Alchemic Drive

Platform: PlayStation 2
November 4, 2002
Prepare to bond with 75 tons of high-tensile robot. Direct every movement of your machine and slug your way to victory over colossal opponents in brutal hand-to-hand combat (plus missiles, lasers, shooting fists, boomerangs, and much more). Freeway overpass in the way? Take it down. Buildings crowding you? Knock 'em over. Much more than a simple action game, Robot Alchemic Drive accurately simulates the operation of a remote-controlled metal titan in crowded, active urban environments. Use your giant robot as a tool to defeat enemies, complete missions, and much more. [Enix]
Metascore:
79
User Score:
8.1
Ratchet & Clank

Ratchet & Clank

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

Zapper

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

Disney's PK: Out of the Shadows

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

WWE SmackDown! Shut Your Mouth

Platform: PlayStation 2
October 31, 2002
Features an updated roster with even more WWE superstars, including Hollywood Hulk Hogan, Stacy Keibler, DDP, Ric Flair, the nWo, and many more. The in-depth story mode has multiple character paths, and for the first time, players will have the option to enter superstars into a World Wrestling Entertainment draft pool. There are a variety of backstage areas modeled after Madison Square Garden, and more than 14 PPV arenas, including Backlash, Vengeance, and Unforgiven. The thousands of animations include superstar signature moves with double- and triple-team moves. The improved create-a-wrestler mode lets players build the ultimate wrestler with a dynamic layer system and a new thumbnail system, allowing even more CAW options.
Metascore:
82
User Score:
8.6
Tiger Woods PGA Tour 2003

Tiger Woods PGA Tour 2003

Platform: PlayStation 2
October 29, 2002
Enhanced graphics and physics: Gameplay so lush and detailed, you feel as if you're actually on the course. 13 different courses: Play famous layouts like Pebble Beach Golf Links and Royal Birkdale, or try one of three original courses. 17 PGA TOUR pros: Play as or against Tiger Woods, Ty Tryon, Mark O'Meara, Brad Faxon and many others. Total Precision Swing: Take full control over your swing, from straight drives to hooks and draws. New Modes: SkillZone and Create-a-Course feature mini-games and custom layouts. [EA Sports]
Metascore:
88
User Score:
8.4
Grand Theft Auto: Vice City

Grand Theft Auto: Vice City

Platform: PlayStation 2
October 29, 2002
[Metacritic's 2002 PS2 Game of the Year ] Welcome to Vice City. Welcome to the 1980s. Having just made it back onto the streets of Liberty City after a long stretch in maximum security, Tommy Vercetti is sent to Vice City by his old boss, Sonny Forelli. They were understandably nervous about his re-appearance in Liberty City, so a trip down south seemed like a good idea. But all does not go smoothly upon his arrival in the glamorous, hedonistic metropolis of Vice City. He's set up and is left with no money and no merchandise. Sonny wants his money back, but the biker gangs, Cuban gangsters, and corrupt politicians stand in his way. Most of Vice City seems to want Tommy dead. His only answer is to fight back and take over the city himself. Vice City offers vehicular pleasures to suit every taste. For the speed enthusiast, there's high-performance cars and motorbikes. For the sportsman, a powerboat or a golf buggy lets you enjoy the great outdoors. For those that need that sense of freedom and escape, why not charter a helicopter and see the beauty of Vice City from the air? [Rockstar]
Metascore:
95
User Score:
8.8
DDRMAX: Dance Dance Revolution

DDRMAX: Dance Dance Revolution

Platform: PlayStation 2
October 28, 2002
DDRMAX will have you working up a sweat to over 65 songs. The 100+ minutes of music include licensed tracks, fresh dance hits, and cool new songs exclusive to the North American release. DDRMAX delivers never-before-seen in-game videos, new gameplay options, blistering 60-frames per second frame rates and the largest song library in franchise history. Further enhancing the gameplay experience is the introduction of the FREEZE ARROW option that freezes on-screen arrows and forces you to modify your dance steps thus increasing complexity and adding a twist to the routine. Popular gameplay options that return in DDRMAX are the Edit Mode that enables you to customize your own dance steps, and the special Work Out mode that tracks the number of calories burned with every move.
Metascore:
85
User Score:
8.7
Jet X2O

Jet X2O

Platform: PlayStation 2
October 28, 2002
Roaring through 8 massive, exotic levels as fast as a professional watercraft rider, you're the envy of all other racers. While racing one of your highly stylized watercraft through raging rivers, turbulent rapids, massive waterfalls and hair-pin turns in far off lands such as Atlantis, the Artic, and humid South American jungles, you know you're good. But you're not alone. Your competitors know the intensity of the races. They know that this is not just a race of speed, but a test of extreme trick skill. They also know they want to beat you. They are ready for the challenge.
Metascore:
66
User Score:
7.3
NBA Starting Five

NBA Starting Five

Platform: PlayStation 2
October 27, 2002
Get off the bench and get inside the ultimate NBA Experience. Tracy McGrady and the rest of the NBA bring an All-Star performance that is so life-like you'll be hitting the showers after you play. A newly designed intuitive control system allows instant playability but offers advanced players a reason to come back. Smarter AI, improved graphics and smooth play put you on the floor with the Starting Five.
Metascore:
53
User Score:
7.3
Road Trip

Road Trip

Platform: PlayStation 2
October 26, 2002
Take a road trip to adventure! Right off the starting line, Road Trip matches action with depth, allowing you to customize your ride for over 100 different events. Wins earn cash, which you use to buy parts and upgrade your vehicles. From engines to brakes, body types to paint jobs, the parts store stocks over 250 interchangeable components. Top that with 20 mini-games, special missions and dozens of hidden surprises and you don't just have a racing adventure - you've got a road trip! [Conspiracy]
Metascore:
80
User Score:
8.3
Suikoden III

Suikoden III

Platform: PlayStation 2
October 24, 2002
Fifteen years after the events of "Suikoden II," follow the intertwining stories of Hugo, the son of a village chief, Chris, the virtuous Knight of Zexen, and Geddoe, the rebellious unit commander, as their fates bring them together in order to gather the 108 Stars of Destiny. Suikoden III breaks new ground in the RPG genre with 3 different battle systems, 3 main characters, 3 styles of combat and a fully detailed 3D world. [Konami]
Metascore:
86
User Score:
8.8
Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 4

Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 4

Platform: PlayStation 2
October 23, 2002
Build your skills, earn respect, and show that you've got what it takes to Go Pro. 190 progressively harder goals. No time clock, no constraints. Pro-specific challenges. Evolving levels. Interact with other skaters. Multi-player modes. Customize your game...Your career is what you make of it. [Activision]
Metascore:
94
User Score:
8.3
Tom & Jerry in War of the Whiskers

Tom & Jerry in War of the Whiskers

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

Reign of Fire

Platform: PlayStation 2
October 22, 2002
Fight for mankind as one of the many different human forces, with a huge arsenal of high tech weaponry at your disposal. Take to the skies as a terrifying dragon and reign terror over the world, savaging the earth and destroying everything in your path breathing fireballs and napalm. (The player can choose whether they play as either a Human or a Dragon following two different routes--In effect two games in one.) Experience numerous action packed missions, including the desecration of central London, military style reconnaissance activities, third person shootouts and heroic fire fighting rescues. Third person shoot-em up action taking place over scorched landscapes, the result of battles between two species competing for survival - human and dragon. [BAM! Entertainment]
Metascore:
56
User Score:
7.3
V-Rally 3

V-Rally 3

Platform: PlayStation 2
October 22, 2002
For the first time the player would feel not only that he was driving in a high speed rally vehicle but that he was actually living and breathing the life of a driver, working through intense rally seasons. Drive top spec rally cars including Peugeot 206, Subaru Impreza, Ford Focus and many others. All cars modeled with an incredible level of details. Cars display real physical damage and visible dirt every time your car takes on hazardous terrain Hugely realistic car physics and handling. Features stunningly rendered locations with extreme driving conditions (snow, safari, mud, asphalt). [Infogrames]
Metascore:
82
User Score:
7.9
Contra: Shattered Soldier

Contra: Shattered Soldier

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

Defender

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

The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers

Platform: PlayStation 2
October 21, 2002
Join the fellowship and experience all of the action from the first two blockbuster movies in The Lord of the Rings trilogy. Step into the roles of Aragorn the Ranger, Legolas the Elf, and Gimli the Dwarf, each with their own set of upgradeable attacks and combos. Battle Sauron's minions including an army of 10,000 Uruk-Hai on the walls of Helm's Deep, hordes of Orcs on the plains of Rohan, and even the monstrous Cave Troll in Balin's Tomb. With scenes from both movies, and exclusive interviews with the stars from the films, you'll have everything you need to determine the fate of Middle-earth. [Electronic Arts]
Metascore:
82
User Score:
8.1
Conflict Zone

Conflict Zone

Platform: PlayStation 2
October 19, 2002
It's early 21st century and the majority of the world's countries have created the International Corps for Peace, an organisation dedicated to bringing about world peace. However, not all countries are keen to be involved and these persist in generating conflicts through the organisation GHOST. A secret organisation, which warrants only the economic interests of its members without any attachment to morals, GHOST, does not hesitate to create crisis situations with the goal of destabilising the world-wide equilibrium and endanger any chance of peace. [Ubi Soft]
Metascore:
47
User Score:
7.4
Disney Golf

Disney Golf

Platform: PlayStation 2
October 16, 2002
It's Golf, Disney style! Take a magical trip to the links with your favorite Disney characters. Fun and challenging for all ages with several different modes of play including Match, Stroke, Skins, Best-Ball and a "simple mode" to even the odds for younger players. With six unique courses and over 60 collectable power-ups, Disney Golf is entertaining, colorful, magical, and most of all... fun! [Electronic Arts]
Metascore:
72
User Score:
8.0
Wild Arms 3

Wild Arms 3

Platform: PlayStation 2
October 15, 2002
During desolate times on the "Sea of Sand", Drifters venture across the vast lands of Filgaia searching for fortune and adventure. Amidst the deserts lie cities erected from eroded rock and scavenged wood. Towns that a few call home provide rest and solitude for the many travelers of the barren wasteland. Tales of mystic relics that harness unmatched powers spread across the land. While some vision the items as treasure, others have deciphered a secret bringing unlimited power. Meanwhile, one object of mythical stature attracts four Drifters to a common place. These four strangers discover the strength in working as a team. Shortly thereafter they learn of an ancient prophecy determining the future of their eroded homeland. Setting aside their differences, they roam the lands and unlock the knowledge and mystical forces making their adventure their destiny. [SCEA]
Metascore:
78
User Score:
8.4
BloodRayne

BloodRayne

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

X-Men: Next Dimension

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

Red Faction II

Platform: PlayStation 2
October 15, 2002
Earth. Twenty-second century. Five years after the rebellion on Mars. For 15 years, Chancellor Victor Sopot has oppressed the people of the Commonwealth. His corrupt rule and a relentless war of unification with the United Republic has left the Commonwealth bloodied and impoverished. As distant battles rage, sewage taints Sopot City's rivers, pollution smudges the sky, and wretched citizens huddle in crumbling ruins. Condemned to death by Chancellor Sopot, six super-soldiers unite to save their country, vowing to overthrow Sopot using the unique powers that nano-technology has given them. Join the squad as Alias, a demolitions expert. Fight side-by-side with Molov, Repta, Shrike, Tangier, and Quill--each possessing unique attributes and specialties. Battle through diverse environments using vehicles, an arsenal of specialized weapons, and explosives in a mission to overthrow the government. Defeat Sopot and restore the honor of the Commonwealth! [THQ]
Metascore:
84
User Score:
7.6
Silent Scope 3

Silent Scope 3

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

The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring

Platform: PlayStation 2
October 15, 2002
Undertake a fantastic journey following the same path as the Fellowship in the book. Play as either Frodo, Aragorn, or Gandalf the Grey. As you take the fabled One Ring closer to its fate, you will explore the most dangerous wilds of Middle-earth from the Shire to the very edge of Mordor. [Universal Interactive]
Metascore:
59
User Score:
5.0
Sub Rebellion

Sub Rebellion

Platform: PlayStation 2
October 12, 2002
Hi-Tech Alliance nuclear attack submarine at Minus 1,000 feet. Your mission is simple: Blow the Meluguis Empire to kingdom come. Underwater, your adversary will never see you coming. They better not hear you either. Non-stop, adrenaline-pumping action and adventure await you and your crew. Move full speed ahead around a massive post-apocalyptic underwater world in the most intense sub shooter ever. [Metro3D]
Metascore:
71
User Score:
tbd
Ty the Tasmanian Tiger

Ty the Tasmanian Tiger

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

Evolution Skateboarding

Platform: PlayStation 2
October 9, 2002
Say goodbye to the traditional skateboarding experience and embrace a game that will take skaters to levels never before imagined. From the neon streets of Tokyo to the dungeons of a European castle, Evolution Skateboarding enables virtual skaters to grab air and perform over 70 death-defying tricks and continue the challenges with the exciting new "Boss Skate" mode - the first ever featured in a skateboarding game. [Konami]
Metascore:
44
User Score:
7.4
TimeSplitters 2

TimeSplitters 2

Platform: PlayStation 2
October 8, 2002
The evil race of TimeSplitters are traveling back into human history authoring events that are leading to the enslavement of mankind. In Control of a motley crew of renegade characters you must hunt down the TimeSplitters across time in historical eras like the gangster- Ridden 1920's, the lush jungles of Aztec temples, soviet military installations of the cold war and Futuristic robot factories in space. To end the evil plot of the TimeSplitters, seek and recover the crystals required to seal the rift in time. The Fate of humanity is in your hands. [Eidos Interactive]
Metascore:
90
User Score:
8.7
NBA 2K3

NBA 2K3

Platform: PlayStation 2
October 8, 2002
Imagine jump shots so real players actually adjust their movement in mid-air based on distance from the hoop and defensive pressure; a passing touch that gives you the control to skirt a defender or start a fast break; and dribble moves that let you jab left, rock right, crossover, spin and much more. It's all happening in NBA 2K3. No other game delivers the physical element of basketball like this. Accurate impact from collisions, especially hard fouls and authoritative dunks; shot blocking with emphasis on precise hand-to-ball contact; and the ability to lunge for the loose ball, even if it means ending up on some celebrity's lap. With commentators that analyze strategy, cutscenes portraying lifelike player interaction, uniforms that move like real fabric, and a brand new ESPN broadcast system that wraps it all together, NBA 2K3 provides the complete NBA experience. [Sega]
Metascore:
89
User Score:
7.7
NBA Live 2003

NBA Live 2003

Platform: PlayStation 2
October 8, 2002
Revolutionary Hand Control: Unprecedented control over both hands lets you make lightning-quick steals, monster shot blocks, and crossover dribbles. NBA Speed, NBA Power: Hundreds of new animations, including new signature moves. "D Up": Amazing control and new shot blocking animations bring defense to life. Real NBA Coaches: All the NBA head coaches are courtside in full 3D, reacting to the on-court action. Brand-new Commentary: Over 5,000 new lines keep the commentary fresh throughout the entire LIVE season. [EA Sports]
Metascore:
83
User Score:
8.3
MetropolisMania

MetropolisMania

Platform: PlayStation 2
October 3, 2002
You've been given the job to create and maintain an entire city! You must create a city that attracts new residents, while keeping your approval rating in good standing! To do this you must interact with each and every citizen of your city. It is only through befriending the people in your town that you will be introduced to new possible residents. Each member of your city has their own unique name and personality, as well as various issues that you must help them solve. Communication is the key...Metropolismania offers much more than just friendly greetings...conversations contain topics of discussion, quizzes and clues on how to help accommodate the other people in town. There are five different stages, each with their own unique theme. Metropolismania offers a wide range of establishments to build?various businesses such as book stores, restaurants, banks, hospitals... residential housing such as apartment complexes, houses, condominiums...amusement facilities such as night clubs, parks, sport stadiums. There are over 200 different buildings! [Natsume]
Metascore:
63
User Score:
6.6
Need for Speed: Hot Pursuit 2

Need for Speed: Hot Pursuit 2

Platform: PlayStation 2
October 2, 2002
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... true NFS style! Evade any cops encountered, as getting busted just might end your career. [Electronic Arts]
Metascore:
89
User Score:
8.6
Legaia 2: Duel Saga

Legaia 2: Duel Saga

Platform: PlayStation 2
October 1, 2002
A magical crystal that supplies infinite water to the small village of Nohl is stolen by force, causing a solar eclipse that drowns the land in an evil light, making monsters more abundant and powerful and placing the village's survival at stake. Now Lang, a rookie member of the Nohl militia, must fight his way across uncharted lands to recover the crystal and restore peace to the land. [Fresh Games]
Metascore:
67
User Score:
8.2
Hitman 2: Silent Assassin

Hitman 2: Silent Assassin

Platform: PlayStation 2
October 1, 2002
Enter the realm of a retired assassin, forced back into action by treason. You may be a hired killer but you still have a sense of loyalty and justice. Visit the dark recesses of a world corrupted by crime, greed, degradation and dishonor. And a past that catches up with you. Trust no one - if the price is right, the finger of your most trusted ally will be on the trigger. Your targets may hide in the most remote areas of the planet, but their destruction is never prevented - only postponed. Learn your trade - master your tools - overcome your obstacles - outsmart your enemies - eliminate your targets. Remember: rash decisions bleed consequences. Know when to strike instantly, know when to take your time. Chance favors the prepared. Failure is not an option. [Eidos Interactive]
Metascore:
85
User Score:
8.0
Grandia Xtreme

Grandia Xtreme

Platform: PlayStation 2
September 30, 2002
With an enhanced battle system, Grandia Xtreme pushes RPG gaming in new directions with a faster-paced game of exploration and discovery. With over 130 different types of monsters and 8 elemental lands standing between you and victory, the future of world has never looked more desperate. Can you avert the disaster rising from the ancient ruins? [Enix]
Metascore:
68
User Score:
7.6
NHL 2003

NHL 2003

Platform: PlayStation 2
September 30, 2002
Dynamic Deke Control: User-activated dekes give you full control of the puck. Game Breaker: Build enough momentum and the action slows in key moments -- feel your heart pounding while you go for goal. New Graphics and Animation Engine: NHL action comes to life with all-new animations and stunning graphics. New Puck Physics and Goalie AI: The players and puck respond more accurately to your actions. More Cool Features: 4 game modes, Create-A-Player, real on-ice sounds, and dynamic camera work bring the NHL to your fingertips. [EA Sports]
Metascore:
79
User Score:
7.1
Burnout 2: Point of Impact

Burnout 2: Point of Impact

Platform: PlayStation 2
September 30, 2002
Features six new United States locations, including Miami, Los Angeles, The Rocky Mountains, New Mexico and a busy international airport; thirty new stages and fourteen all-new vehicles; seven secret vehicles to unlock including police cars, 1950's hotrods and stock cars; point-to-point races; all-new points-based championship gameplay structure; new Custom Series Mode that allows you to race modified vehicles complete with body kits and decals; and an intelligent traffic system, featuring three distinct types of driver behaviors. [Acclaim]
Metascore:
86
User Score:
8.3
Conflict: Desert Storm

Conflict: Desert Storm

Platform: PlayStation 2
September 30, 2002
You're the best trained, best equipped Special Forces squad in the world. You have been deployed behind teh enemy lines where the terrain and conditions are barbaric. You will seek, locate and destroy the enemy while creating havoc and confusion against insane odds. [SCI Games]
Metascore:
55
User Score:
8.2
NASCAR Thunder 2003

NASCAR Thunder 2003

Platform: PlayStation 2
September 29, 2002
NASCAR Thunder 2003 features an all-new game engine with more realistic vehicle dynamics, including tire grip and wear patterns, handling and suspension behavior, and collision physics; fun entry-level control with progression to deeper "simulation." The Career mode now includes 20 successive seasons in which you will need to manage four major components while building a racing car. Compete for top sponsors, the best crewmembers, and the latest racing technology. [EA Sports]
Metascore:
84
User Score:
8.5
Ferrari F355 Challenge

Ferrari F355 Challenge

Platform: PlayStation 2
September 28, 2002
Enter the elite Ferrari Challenge series and race on 11 authentic courses such as Long Beach, Suzuka, and Monza. Open up the hood of your F355 and customize your assist features, then hit the tracks with some of the most realistic racing physics in a game to date. Five modes of play await you, including the all-new "Great Driver Challenge," which rewards you for how well you drive fast instead of how fast you drive. And for the Ferrari aficionado, there are plenty of rare photographs and videos to unlock. [Sega]
Metascore:
70
User Score:
5.5
RLH: Run Like Hell

RLH: Run Like Hell

Platform: PlayStation 2
September 27, 2002
Run Like Hell puts you into the most suspenseful sci-fi adventure you can imagine. Try to stay alive and combat the danger that lurks around every dark corner. Intelligent alien foes learn from your actions to become even more dangerous. Some things are worse than death. [Interplay]
Metascore:
58
User Score:
7.1
Jimmy Neutron Boy Genius

Jimmy Neutron Boy Genius

Platform: PlayStation 2
September 26, 2002
Jimmy Neutron is a boy genius who stars in Nickelodeon and Paramount Picture's upcoming animated motion picture, Jimmy Neutron, Boy Genius. After occasionally saving the world from total destruction, Jimmy likes to hang out with his robot dog Goddard and his best friend Carl Wheezer. Play as Jimmy Neutron and his robot dog Goddard. Several modes of transportation including the Goddard Copter, the Goddard Flycycle, the Goddard Scooter, backpack jet and more. 6 levels including Jimmy's house, Asteroids, Yolkus Underworld and Yolkus City. [THQ]
Metascore:
tbd
User Score:
5.2
Robotech: Battlecry

Robotech: Battlecry

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

Superman: Shadow of Apokolips

Platform: PlayStation 2
September 25, 2002
Darkseid, the most evil being in the galaxy, has enlisted the aid of Lex Luthor in his quest to destroy Superman and take over the world. By providing Luthor with highly-advanced Apokoliptian weapons technology, Darkseid has enabled Metropolis' reigning supervillain to create an army of nearly unstoppable Inter-Bot robots packing serious firepower. But realizing that he needs a champion of his own to take down the Last Son of Krypton, Luthor hatches an insidious plan that involves busting malevolent cyborg Metallo out of Strykers Island Prison. It's too bad, then, that Metallo's first priority is to eradicate the man he blames for his gruesome transformation from a hired mercenary into hideous cyborg monster?Lex Luthor himself. [Infogrames]
Metascore:
64
User Score:
5.0
NBA ShootOut 2003

NBA ShootOut 2003

Platform: PlayStation 2
September 25, 2002
NBA ShootOut 2003 furthers the NBA experience with 18 one-touch player controls including Screen, Auto Defend, Pump Fake and Special Dribble so gamers will have quicker and more refined player movements. Coupled with Total Control Passing, Screening, Shooting and Dribbling, gamers will have complete control over lifelike player motions that are the result of more than a dozen NBA stars being motion-captured in all aspects of the game, be it dribbling through traffic, passing, shooting or performing one of more than 50 signature dunks. [Sony]
Metascore:
62
User Score:
5.9
Rayman Arena

Rayman Arena

Platform: PlayStation 2
September 24, 2002
Rayman's world kicks into multiplayer overdrive in this total competition crash course with the cast of Rayman 2. Smoke the competition on mind-bending racecourses, or spark up a lum-flinging firefight in the battle arena. And with 8 characters, 24 maps and up to 4 combatants, now Rayman's got more ways to reign supreme than ever. [Ubi Soft]
Metascore:
63
User Score:
8.0
Sly Cooper and the Thievius Raccoonus

Sly Cooper and the Thievius Raccoonus

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

Super Bust-A-Move 2

Platform: PlayStation 2
September 24, 2002
Check it ? the sequel to everybody?s favorite bubble-bustin? puzzle game is back with a new edit mode! Build your own puzzles from scratch, then challenge your friends to bust their way out.
Metascore:
73
User Score:
8.3
The Document of Metal Gear Solid 2

The Document of Metal Gear Solid 2

Platform: PlayStation 2
September 24, 2002
The Document of Metal Gear Solid 2 gives a behind-the-scenes look at Metal Gear Solid 2: Sons of Liberty. You'll receive a thorough education on all aspects of Sons of Liberty, including original concept plans, rare video footage and trailers, and even programming secrets. Also included are playable VR training missions from Metal Gear Solid 2: Substance. With in-depth footage and insider information, The Document of Metal Gear Solid 2 is a complete resource guide for Metal Gear Solid fans.
Metascore:
tbd
User Score:
tbd
Tribes Aerial Assault

Tribes Aerial Assault

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

Tekken 4

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

Summoner 2

Platform: PlayStation 2
September 23, 2002
You are the Queen of Halassar. Thousands have fought and died for you. Millions adore you as the "goddess Laharah reborn." Your fate is written in the Book of the Prophets. You are the savior of all creation. But your enemies are strong. The King of Galdyr wants you dead. Sinister factions plot your downfall. The armies of Urath march on your borders. Below Munari City, the mysterious Unseen weave a dark conspiracy. And now one of your own has betrayed you. A thief robs your inner sanctum. Intrigue lures you to the Midnight Sea. In a howling tempest, your destiny begins to unfold. [THQ]
Metascore:
76
User Score:
8.4
Sega Bass Fishing Duel

Sega Bass Fishing Duel

Platform: PlayStation 2
September 23, 2002
You'll enjoy the addictive, arcade-style gameplay from the original hit title, plus an added level of realism. Motor out onto breathtaking, real-life lakes that change to reflect the seasons, time of day, water temperature, weather, and wind. But don't get distracted, as there's intense action lurking just below the surface. Choose a character from a colorful cast of anglers, each with his own strengths and weaknesses and a whole lot of attitude. Then go head-to-head against your armchair angler buddy or a wily AI opponent in new split-screen competitions. What's more, the fish are even smarter this time around. Even with 100 lures and the freedom to cast anywhere, gamers will have to outwit the fish or lament the "one that got away." [Sega]
Metascore:
68
User Score:
tbd
Dual Hearts

Dual Hearts

Platform: PlayStation 2
September 23, 2002
Long ago, a sage divided the world into the dream and real world in order to seal the power Nightmare, an evil creature that is the culmination of all that is wrong in the world. With Nightmare's power weakened, the sage was able to divide its mind and body and peace was restored to the two worlds... Enter Rumble, a young treasure hunter who has come to the Sonno Island in search of the legendary Dream Stone. Unfortunately, the stone cannot be obtained through ordinary means... Enter Tumble, a magical creature on a mission by the Queen to undo the seal on the temple... and your only way into the dream world. Together you'll travel by land, air and sea through wondrous and sometimes twisted dreamscapes to unlock the magical orbs that will break the seal to the temple. [Atlus]
Metascore:
70
User Score:
6.8
Myst III: Exile

Myst III: Exile

Platform: PlayStation 2
September 22, 2002
Myst III: Exile introduces a bitter villain whose home world was destroyed by Sirrus and Achenar, the sons of Atrus and Catherine, whom players originally encountered in Myst. Played by Academy Award nominee Brad Dourif, the villain has been hiding on Atrus' Ages, awaiting his chance to gain revenge. Inadvertently, Atrus himself has provided that chance by reestablishing contact with the D'ni providing the perfect impetus for a man whose heart seems bent completely on revenge. The player must track the villain through several surrealistic Ages, navigating puzzles to uncover the truth behind this new adversary. Only then can disaster be averted, and the fate of thousands ultimately determined.
Metascore:
57
User Score:
6.8
Rocket Power: Beach Bandits

Rocket Power: Beach Bandits

Platform: PlayStation 2
September 20, 2002
Right on - it's summertime! Our favorite kids from Ocean Shores are looking forward to the best summer yet and more importantly to the Annual Ocean Shores Sruf 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... indefinitely! Local town officials announce that there is nothing to fret. The head of a mysterious new robotics company, Mr. A.I. Golem, vows to get to the bottom of the missing sand. However something's amiss and the kids aren't buying into Golem Inc.'s generosity. It's now up to our sand sleuths to figure out who's stealing the sand from Ocean Shore's beach! [THQ]
Metascore:
tbd
User Score:
6.9
Antz Extreme Racing

Antz Extreme Racing

Platform: PlayStation 2
September 19, 2002
0.5MPH is extremely fast, when your vehicle is only big enough to carry an ant! Jockey for first place with your favourite character from the hit motion picture Antz, using vehicles that aren't your typical garden variety. Surf using a leaf, race in a cool drink can - even hop on a wasp for the antenna-raising thrill ride of your life! You may feel tiny, but practise will make you a giant among racers! [Empire Interactive]
Metascore:
31
User Score:
6.7
Taz Wanted

Taz Wanted

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

Dynasty Tactics

Platform: PlayStation 2
September 17, 2002
Focusing on the tactical elements of battles in the Three Kingdoms world, this game provides you with the thrill of military victory through the clever maneuvering of diverse units. A multitude of tactical combos can be activated by linking unique attacks together. Smooth graphics using our crowd control system and epic CG movies provide for a game environment that transports the player into the midst of battle.
Metascore:
79
User Score:
8.1
Kelly Slater's Pro Surfer

Kelly Slater's Pro Surfer

Platform: PlayStation 2
September 16, 2002
Surf with 6-time World Champ Kelly Slater and 8 of the most legendary surfers of all time for the ultimate thrill in non-stop riding action. Features Free Surf, Career and Muli-player modes; Fantasy tricks; 30 Levels, 13 real-world breaks; Ultra-real wave & ocean conditions; and populated waves. [Activision]
Metascore:
77
User Score:
8.7
Kingdom Hearts

Kingdom Hearts

Platform: PlayStation 2
September 16, 2002
Kingdom Hearts is the story of Sora, a 14-year-old boy whose world is shattered when a violent storm hits his island-paradise home, and is separated from his two closest friends, Riku, a 15-year-old boy, and Kairi, a 14-year-old girl. The storm scatters the three to differnt and unknown worlds. At the same time, there's turmoil in Disney Castle. King Mickey is missing, and Court Wizard Donald and Captain Goofy set out to find him. On their travels they meet Sora on his own search for his lost friends. The three are told of ominous creatures known as the Heartless - beings without hearts derived from an unknown dimension and as it turns out, manipulated by Disney villains and the ones responsible for the devastating storm. Upon discovering the link between the Heartless, the storm and the disappearance of King Mickey, Sora, Donald and Goofy join forces and help familiar Disney heroes to save their worlds. [Square]
Metascore:
85
User Score:
8.7
The Terminator: Dawn of Fate

The Terminator: Dawn of Fate

Platform: PlayStation 2
September 16, 2002
The year is 2027. The machines of Skynet have risen, reaping a bloody harvest of human flesh across the globe. You are a soldier of Tech Com, a ragged team of human resistance fighters intent upon stopping the overwhelming onslaught of cybernetic assassins in post-apocalyptic Los Angeles. Your ultimate goal is to reach a time travel device in time to send Kyle Reese back to 1984, with the hope of preventing a relentless Terminator model T-800 from murdering Sarah Connor, mother of resistance leader John Connor. If you fail in your mission, the resistance will crumble, and no one will survive the rise of the machines. The fate of humanity lies in your hands. [Infogrames]
Metascore:
58
User Score:
5.8
Gungrave

Gungrave

Platform: PlayStation 2
September 16, 2002
Gungrave challenges gamers to kick some serious butt as Grave, a long-dead assassin sent back to earth to annihilate seemingly endless legions of merciless enemies. Players battle their way through massive, destructible areas in over-the-top anime-inspired action, earning insane special attacks and otherworldly power-ups as they embark on a mission of revenge and devastation. Featruing destructible environments, hordes of relentless foes and stunning art by anime legend Yasuhiro Naito, Gungrave is equal parts stylish anime thriller, Hollywood blockbster and heart-pounding action game.
Metascore:
65
User Score:
8.0
NHL Hitz 20-03

NHL Hitz 20-03

Platform: PlayStation 2
September 16, 2002
As the only dedicated adrenaline-style hockey videogame franchise for next-generation platforms, NHL Hitz 20-03 showcases over-the-top 3-on-3 (plus goalies) gameplay with players who leap, glide, check, pass and score on would-be defenders. This newest version of Hitz runs up the score on the hockey videogame category with new features such as the all-new franchise mode, which enhances the single gamer experience by giving users the power to create a team from infancy, grow that team through international competition, earn a franchise, and eventually compete for the Stanley Cup. [Midway]
Metascore:
82
User Score:
8.5
Egg Mania: Eggstreme Madness

Egg Mania: Eggstreme Madness

Platform: PlayStation 2
September 12, 2002
Over 33 configurable options in the special customize play mode allows gamers to design their own Eggstreme Madness challenges. Intuitive Wobble Meter analyzes the stability of each player's puzzle tower and heightens game strategy elements. Over 33 individual enemies and helpful allies roam a wide range of new themed stages. New bonus scoring system includes tricks and combos and continuous scoring bonuses, essential strategies for unlocking hidden characters and game modes.
Metascore:
64
User Score:
tbd
The Scorpion King: Rise of the Akkadian

The Scorpion King: Rise of the Akkadian

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

Dino Stalker

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

Mobile Suit Gundam: Federation vs. Zeon

Platform: PlayStation 2
September 9, 2002
For years, you've watched the conflict. Now you must make a choice. Who will you be: commander of the imperiled Earth Federation or leader of the notorious Zeon Forces? Choose your side, then prepare for the fight of your life in Mobile Suit Gundam: Federation vs. Zeon. [Bandai]
Metascore:
73
User Score:
8.6
Armored Core 3

Armored Core 3

Platform: PlayStation 2
September 5, 2002
It's been 20 years since the Earth Government and the Corporations battled for supremacy. The majority of humanity lives beneath the surface of the planet, relatively safe from the continuing struggle. A new and mysterious entity has entered the picutre, however, snapping up all the available Ravens for intense missions that only their custom-built Armored Core Units can handle. As a Raven, you know there's always another mission waiting for you - does it really matter who, or what, hires you? For all the new parts and weapons out there for you to earn in battle - we didn't think so. But just the same, keep your back covered, Raven. [Agetec]
Metascore:
74
User Score:
8.7
Blade II

Blade II

Platform: PlayStation 2
September 2, 2002
Armed with an arsenal of deadly weapons and over-the-top martial arts moves, you must stop the vampire underworld from farming humans for their soul's by exploiting Blade's vampire abilities to defeat enemies with extreme authority.
Metascore:
49
User Score:
6.7
Pac-Man Fever

Pac-Man Fever

Platform: PlayStation 2
September 2, 2002
The outrageously fun party game stars Pac-Man, Ms. Pac-Man and many other Namco favorites from popular franchises such as Tekken, Ridge Racer and Soul Calibur. Up to four players partake in more than 30 mini-games and three differently themed game boards. Try to recover all of the mini-games stolen by those pesky, party-crashing Ghosts and determine who the real party animal is! [Namco]
Metascore:
47
User Score:
6.0
Sega Soccer Slam

Sega Soccer Slam

Platform: PlayStation 2
September 2, 2002
Unleash merciless kicks, tackles, and steals against excitable, quirky characters from all over the world. Each character in this anything-but-ordinary soccer game wields special powers and moves that if executed properly earn those dramatic victory dances they love so much. Get to the random spotlight that appears on the field and your character will shoot skyward with the ball and slam it toward the unsuspecting goalie. The more victories your team scores, the closer you'll get to Quest Mode where you can unlock secret stadiums and uncover hidden items to improve your already stellar performance. [Sega]
Metascore:
66
User Score:
8.4
Turok: Evolution

Turok: Evolution

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

Riding Spirits

Platform: PlayStation 2
August 31, 2002
Hit the road on 200 of the fastest two-wheel machines on the planet from companies like Yamaha, Honda and Suzuki in the most accurate motorcycle racing game ever created. Earn your chance to sit astride these racing rockets by speeding to victory, winning cash for taking races. Spend your winnings on new bikes and all the racing gear you'll need to make you look as good as you ride. Drop serious dollars in the shop, adding better wheels, tighter suspension and bigger engines to your bike, taking it from stock ride to tricked-out racing machine. Anyone can wheel a bike out of a dealership -- can you tune yours to be a winner? Test the limits of your abilities on courses where a split-second decision means the difference between victory or defeat. Start your career and begin building your rep, as you crank open the throttle across 16 different tracks in America, Japan and Europe. [BAM Entertainment]
Metascore:
59
User Score:
8.1