PS2 Games

World Tour Soccer 2002 401.

World Tour Soccer 2002

Platform: PlayStation 2
February 17, 2002
Known as "This is Football 2002" for its European release, WTS 2002 features more than 300 teams from throughout the world including national teams from USA, England, Brazil, France and Japan and international clubs like Manchester, Leeds and Liverpool. Complete Team Management functions let you switch on the fly and take advantage of any opening. [SCEA]
Metascore:
77
User Score:
7.4
James Bond 007: NightFire 402.

James Bond 007: NightFire

Platform: PlayStation 2
November 18, 2002
The ultimate secret agent is back in his most dangerous adventure yet in James Bond 007: NightFire. Explore new heights and depths like never before-infiltrate towering skyscrapers, take on treacherous underwater missions, and maneuver your sleek Aston Martin V12 Vanquish through the streets of Tokyo while turning on the Bond charm with glamorous (and sometimes deadly) Bond women. New state-of-the-art upgradeable gadgets and weapons and original missions including zero-gravity assignments will leave you shaken and stirred. [Electronic Arts]
Metascore:
77
User Score:
8.5
FIFA World Cup: Germany 2006 403.

FIFA World Cup: Germany 2006

Platform: PlayStation 2
April 24, 2006
2006 FIFA World Cup features 12 official stadiums used at 2006 FIFA World Cup Germany and stadiums from each qualifying region. Gamers can play as their favorite team from qualification right through to a virtual reproduction of the tournament in Germany. With enhanced player animations, EA SPORTS has emulated close to 100 of the world's superstars, capturing their playing styles and individual likenesses. In addition to enabling gamers to participate in the 2006 FIFA World Cup Germany by taking control of one of 127 national teams, the game features new compelling modes of play, including the groundbreaking Global Challenge that tests even the most hardcore soccer fan by recreating classic moments in FIFA World Cup history. Furthermore, the game supports up to eight-way multiplayer matches and features a plethora of in-game unlockable content such as legendary players and exclusive apparel. [Electronic Arts]
Metascore:
77
User Score:
8.2
ATV Offroad Fury 4 404.

ATV Offroad Fury 4

Platform: PlayStation 2
October 31, 2006
Select your favorite ATV, or for the first time in franchise history, MX Bikes, Buggies, and Trophy Trucks to race through 72 tenacious tracks on six different continents en route to the checkered flag. Featuring an all-new story mode, players will be able to live the life of a rookie rider and earn a path to the ranks of professional racer. Players will experience the drama and intensity of realistic offroad racing with increasingly difficult race challenges and events all tied together with engaging, story-driven Full Motion Videos (FMVs). ATV Offroad Fury 4 adds cross communication capabilities with ATV Offroad Fury Pro for the PSP (PlayStationPortable) system, including vehicle exchanges and upgrades, shared online communities, and the ability to share user created circuits. Adding to the selection of classic ATVs, more than 30 new vehicles are available to race including MX bikes, buggies, and trophy trucks. Extensive vehicle customization provides players the chance to upgrade a vehicle's suspension, engine, gearbox, exhaust, intake, and brakes. New Cross-Connection Compatibility with ATV Offroad Fury Pro for PSP – Players are now able to share customized circuits, exchange and upgrade vehicles, and access chat rooms and newsgroups with the upcoming ATV Offroad Fury Pro for PSP. [SCEA]
Metascore:
77
User Score:
8.3
MTV Music Generator 2 405.

MTV Music Generator 2

Platform: PlayStation 2
June 7, 2001
Oh, I get it! THIS is what Puffy uses: a music-making program that lets players sift through libraries of riffs, vocal loops, and vocal effects before producing an "original" piece of music.
Metascore:
77
User Score:
8.4
Kelly Slater's Pro Surfer 406.

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
Mortal Kombat: Shaolin Monks 407.

Mortal Kombat: Shaolin Monks

Platform: PlayStation 2
September 16, 2005
Mortal Kombat: Shaolin Monks is an Action/Adventure title driven by both intense single and multi-player action. Similar to "Mortal Kombat: Deception," background interactions (i.e., acid pits, living trees, spiked ceilings, etc.), multiple new fatalities, and action-based puzzles also play an important role in the player's quest for an "outstanding" victory. Mortal Kombat: Shaolin Monks features an impressive line-up of Mortal Kombat characters, as well, that make frequent appearances as enemies, in boss battles and during several additional in-game interactions. For the first time ever, Mortal Kombat fanatics can explore all the mythos and rumors of the Mortal Kombat universe from an entirely new perspective. Action/Adventure fans will be blown away by the intuitive kombat system, puzzle solving and epic storyline that can be experienced in either the single player mode or through co-op play. [Midway]
Metascore:
77
User Score:
8.8
Taiko Drum Master 408.

Taiko Drum Master

Platform: PlayStation 2
October 26, 2004
Namco brings a version of its popular Japanese drum series to the US market. Taiko No Tatsujin ("Drum Master") first appeared in Japanese arcades in early 2001. It was ported to the PlayStation 2 in 2002. The game is played by hitting a drum-shaped controller with two sticks to the beat of various songs. More details to follow.
Metascore:
77
User Score:
8.1
Ape Escape 3 409.

Ape Escape 3

Platform: PlayStation 2
January 17, 2006
Specter and the monkeys are back and determined to rule the world Under Specter's command, the mischievous monkeys are taking control of your television and airing programming that will cloud the mind of anyone who watches. Heroes Kei and Yumi dash through the TV studios capturing monkeys just as their outrageous shows hit the airwaves. Help us stop this primetime primate invasion! Morph into unique characters to progress through game levels and discover hidden areas. Transform into a ninja, a ghun slinging cowboy, kung fu fighter, a dragon slayer knight and more. Enjoy a hilarious storyline as the monkeys hijack the broadcast world from familiar drama and sports broadcasting to variety shows and even infomercials. Monkey AI is smarter, more varied and tougher! Monkeys can dodge player attacks and retreat as well as counterattack by disarming players and then using the captured weapons on them. Utilize innovative gadgets and weapons - including radar sweep and hoop attacks. Hunt down those pesky monkeys with drivable vehicles, including a crafty tank, powerboat and sports car. [Sony Computer Entertainment]
Metascore:
77
User Score:
8.8
Silent Hill: Shattered Memories 410.

Silent Hill: Shattered Memories

Platform: PlayStation 2
January 19, 2010
While the game shares its twisting plot with the original PlayStation game, Silent Hill: Shattered Memories takes a different path in many, many ways. Characters can be approached but offer different responses and be found in different places, while new clues and gameplay paths can be followed. The title follows Harry Mason, as he attempts to unravel the mystery of his missing daughter, Cheryl. A broken man, Mason’s investigations lead him to the mist-shrouded, snowy streets of Silent Hill: a malevolent town where the shadows play host to a wealth of evil, misshapen creatures. Also new to Shattered Memories is a psyche profile element, which monitors every aspect of player’s reactions - from where they explore first, items that have been examined, and their reaction to those they meet. Small visual elements will also be altered slightly, adding to the oppressing atmosphere where nothing is what it seems. The psyche profile will adapt Harry’s actions as and when he meets normal-looking people or the game's many inhuman denizens. [Konami]
Metascore:
77
User Score:
7.2
LEGO Batman: The Videogame 411.

LEGO Batman: The Videogame

Platform: PlayStation 2
September 23, 2008
A stampede of notorious criminals have busted out of Arkham Asylum, where Gotham City houses only the shadiest of characters. It's up to the famed Caped Crusader to sweep Gotham clean of criminal activity using everything at his disposal, including crime-fighting vehicles as well as several baddie-bashing bat gadgets. [Warner Bros.]
Metascore:
77
User Score:
8.5
Tony Hawk's American Wasteland 412.

Tony Hawk's American Wasteland

Platform: PlayStation 2
October 18, 2005
No levels. No load times. Just never-ending action that doesn't stop until you leave the game. Tony Hawk's American Wasteland gives you - for the first time ever in a Hawk game - the freedom to skate, or bike, throughout a rich, expansive open environment. Once you arrive in Los Angeles, the vast city that gave birth to skate culture, the sky's the limit as you progress through the Wasteland story and choose missions that will have you immersed in the action without ever skating the same line twice. New on the board tricks include the Bert slides, Natas spins handstands, and one-footed grinds and manuals. New off the board tricks include wall runs, wall flips, and charged jumps. Choose Board Or Bike: For the first time, you can choose to ride BMX bikes throughout the entire game, with all-new physics, a BMX specific control system and several BMX-specific goals. Customize Like Crazy: Enter and explore dozens of shops in game to customize your gear and your look! Check out skate shops, barbershops, tattoo parlors, and clothing stores as you accomplish goals and earn cash. [Activision]
Metascore:
77
User Score:
8.3
MotoGP 413.

MotoGP

Platform: PlayStation 2
October 31, 2000
MotoGP puts you behind the handlebars of some of the fastest machines on two wheels. Take control of any of the bikes and riders from the world of Grand Prix Motorcycle racing, and race across 10 real-world tracks in a variety of game modes. In Grand Prix and Training modes, you can develop your own rider's attributes and then race to unlock tracks, riders, cheats, and bikes. Show off your speed and style in single-player tournaments or multiplayer races.
Metascore:
77
User Score:
6.6
Smuggler's Run 2: Hostile Territory 414.

Smuggler's Run 2: Hostile Territory

Platform: PlayStation 2
October 30, 2001
Work for an elite band of smugglers delivering contraband, escaping the authorities and attacking rivals in the most volatile warzones on earth. Make the drop, hit the nitro boost and get across the border before all hell breaks loose! [Rockstar Games]
Metascore:
77
User Score:
7.5
MTX Mototrax 415.

MTX Mototrax

Platform: PlayStation 2
March 2, 2004
Get the jump out of the gate and grab the holeshot. Take the inside line as you battle for 1st place against 7 other riders pushing your bike's power and handling to the limit! Launch into a gravity-defying inverted 360 before crossing the finish line to the roar of the crowd. Earn more cold hard cash from contest wins and sponsorships. Use the money to modify your rider's attributes, purchase equipment upgrades or buy access to freeride environments complete with new goals and objectives. Accept the MTX: Mototrax challenge: beat the pros and become the ultimate MX athlete in the fastest, most complete motocross game offering a thrilling career mode to boost your fame, fortune and adrenaline! [Activision]
Metascore:
77
User Score:
8.4
Unreal Tournament 416.

Unreal Tournament

Platform: PlayStation 2
October 21, 2000
From the creators of Unreal comes Unreal Tournament, a competition that tests your reflexes and competitive spirit in deadly arenas. Battle 15 of your friends or customizable bots in over 30 different levels, such as pirate ships, waterfronts, speeding trains, and floating castles. Multiplayer modes include Capture the Flag, Assault, Domination, and new Deathmatch variations. With enhanced weapons--including the Impact hammer, which squashes your opponent to mush, and the Redeemer, a rocket-powered nuke--expect the body count to be high.
Metascore:
77
User Score:
7.3
Arcana Heart 417.

Arcana Heart

Platform: PlayStation 2
April 10, 2008
Beyond our world lies that of the Elemental beings, the Arcana. These mighty spirits offer their abilities to the Maidens, those rare humans who are able to communicate with them. Long ago, our worlds were connected. However, the two worlds unexpectedly split apart, and a dimensional boundary was formed between them, separating our world from the Arcana. Seeking to harness their energy, the mysterious Mildred Avalon is trying to form a rift in the boundary and merge the worlds once more. Should her plan succeed, life on our world will never be the same again. Only the Maidens, with the help of their Arcana, can prevent her from bringing an end to all humanity. An all-girl fighting spectacular. Battles heat up with 11 beautiful female fighters to choose from. Customize your fighter's skills. Arcana add new attack and defense skills. Build your combat strategy by selecting from 11 different Arcana to pair with your fighter. Supreme vertical action. Take your fighting skyward! Huge battle maps let you rain down punishment on your opponent with air dashes and homing techniques to create devastating aerial combos. Includes the original Arcana Heart and the remixed Arcana Heart FULL, and offers four different modes: arcade, story, versus, and training, as well as a gallery mode filled with unlockable extras. [Atlus USA]
Metascore:
77
User Score:
8.0
Lego Indiana Jones: The Original Adventures 418.

Lego Indiana Jones: The Original Adventures

Platform: PlayStation 2
June 3, 2008
LEGO Indiana Jones: The Original Adventures takes the fun and creative construction of LEGO and combines it with the wits, daring and non-stop action from the original cinematic adventures that enthralled audiences everywhere (Indiana Jones and the Raiders of the Lost Ark, Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom and Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade). With a unique tongue-in-cheek take on the original adventures, LEGO Indiana Jones follows Dr. Jones escapades through the jungles of South America to the mountaintops of India. Fans can build, battle and brawl their way through their favorite cinematic moments, from Indy's entanglements with snakes to his dashing boulder run. Pop culture's most iconic archeologist whips through all the classic moments with the help of a host of supporting characters including Marion Ravenwood and Short Round. Players can also mix and match the body parts of more than 60 playable characters to create new heroes just as they could in the LEGO Star Wars games. [LucasArts]
Metascore:
77
User Score:
8.3
Monster Rancher 3 419.

Monster Rancher 3

Platform: PlayStation 2
September 24, 2001
The latest installment in the series lets players breed, train and fight with the monsters they control. New monsters are bred by pairing two existing ones or spawned from music CDs, movie DVDs or game discs. Players train and care for their monsters, much like a virtual pet. Later, they enroll their monsters into tournaments, where they battle for prizes and fame. [Tecmo]
Metascore:
77
User Score:
8.4
True Crime: Streets of LA 420.

True Crime: Streets of LA

Platform: PlayStation 2
November 3, 2003
True Crime: Streets of LA is the deepest combination of driving, fighting and shooting ever burned into one game. Take the role of rogue E.O.D. operative Nick Kang, assigned to the task of taking out the merciless Russian and Chinese crime syndicates plaguing the City of Angels. The action is non-stop and you can never repeat the same mission twice as you play through a branching storyline that takes place across 250 square miles of accurately recreated Los Angeles. [Activision]
Metascore:
77
User Score:
7.9
Monster Rancher 4 421.

Monster Rancher 4

Platform: PlayStation 2
November 13, 2003
Mocchi, Suezo and Golem are back in Monster Rancher 4. The latest entry in the Monster Rancher series is comprised of a mass of new features including a multi-breeding and training program, full customization of training facilities, and a brand new interactive action/adventure element, creating a new game that goes years beyond its predecessors. Along with a host of new features Monster Rancher 4 will bring back some of its fan's favorite elements including everyone's favorite characters, Mocchi, Suezo, and Golem! Monster Rancher 4 includes a multi-breeding and training program where you can breed and train multiple monsters simultaneously. Fully customize your training facilities with a variety of training equipment to select from. The more efficiently you plan out your training facilities the better you will be able to train your new monsters. [Tecmo]
Metascore:
77
User Score:
8.6
EverQuest Online Adventures: Frontiers 422.

EverQuest Online Adventures: Frontiers

Platform: PlayStation 2
November 17, 2003
After centuries of solitude, the ogres of Oggok have finally opened their gates to the outside world. The long lost Mountains of Rathe, the volcanic Lavastorm Mountains and Veeshan's realm, The Plane of Sky, are now open to all explorers and adventurers. To the West, the Erudites have begun their massive exodus to the unknown islands of the Western Sea to escape the hypocrisy and corruption of their human neighbors. A true frontier, Odus will prove more than just a challenge to the Erudites, for their very existence is at stake. Adventure into Veeshan's home, the altered Plane of Sky. Find your way through massive hanging islands among the clouds. Untold treasures and power await any adventurer daring enough to tackle this perilous landscape. The gnomes of Klick`Anon have finally broken through the northeastern mountains and stumbled upon the tumultuous lands of Lavastorm. Reputed to be ruled by a mysterious tyrant of flame and lava, it's up to Norrath's adventurers to discover the new frontiers. [Sony Online Entertainment]
Metascore:
77
User Score:
8.2
Champions: Return to Arms 423.

Champions: Return to Arms

Platform: PlayStation 2
February 7, 2005
The Champions of Norrath have destroyed the god Innoruuk, shattering his body into shards of hate. Innoruuk's followers and allies have taken it upon themselves to gather these shards in order to resurrect their fallen prince. Firiona Vie has called upon the champions to take up the crusade against evil to rid Norrath of this evil threat once and for all. The game is designed to offer more than 100 hours of gameplay per character, unlimited battles, deadly missions and the ability to import characters from the original game. The game also features: Two new playable races; Earn medals based on gameplay performance, which can then be used to unlock secret levels; Thousands of new items, weapons, armor and magical artifacts to acquire; All-new and beautifully detailed environments; New spells and abilities for all classes; A host of new monsters to battle and non-player characters to encounter; Innovative medal system which unlocks secret gameplay modes; Secret Epic items of incredible power found through unlockable side quests; The ability to import characters from the original game and start at a higher difficulty level; Increased level limits?take characters to level 80; More than 50 gameplay areas along with a mission system containing non-linear side quests; All new multiplayer and online gameplay options. [Sony Online Entertainment]
Metascore:
77
User Score:
8.2
Buzz! The Hollywood Quiz 424.

Buzz! The Hollywood Quiz

Platform: PlayStation 2
March 11, 2008
It's been a fun game to make too. When drawing on inspiration for a Hollywood game you don't have to look very far. If you imagined Buzz at the Oscars then you have some idea of the direction we've taken it: out goes the TV studio and in come the dancing girls, the red velvet curtains, the search lights and the statuettes. Of course (lawyers take note), Buzz isn't at the Oscars themselves, but at a similarly auspicious ceremony nearby. [Relentless Software]
Metascore:
77
User Score:
7.5
All-Star Baseball 2002 425.

All-Star Baseball 2002

Platform: PlayStation 2
March 12, 2001
This latest rendition sticks to the basic things that have made the series great, making it worthwhile even for those who aren't fans of the older games.
Metascore:
77
User Score:
7.6
The Suffering 426.

The Suffering

Platform: PlayStation 2
March 9, 2004
The Suffering captures the disturbing and terrifying nature of the horror genre in a compelling third-person action/adventure game set in the mature and gritty world of a maximum-security prison. By alternating periods of tense and terror-filled exploration with frenetic combat sequences, The Suffering creates the ultimate experience of terror. In the dark world of The Suffering, creatures jump out of shadows, fall out of trees, and erupt out of the ground, attacking the player in the most frightening ways possible. Along with a cast of uniquely hardened criminals and guards, you?ll battle not only the ghoulish apparitions besieging the prison but also the demons of your own forgotten past. The player controls the prisoner Torque, a hardened inmate in his late 20s, sentenced to die for a murder he may or may not have actually committed. Underneath Torque?s tough exterior hides a man who is not quite psychologically balanced, who fears far more than he would ever admit to. As a side effect of his mental instability, Torque has flashbacks to the events from his past, throbbing images that depict the events that lead up to the crime for which he was imprisoned. Torque is also subject to black outs where he becomes extremely violent and transforms into a massive monster hell-bent on destruction. [Midway]
Metascore:
77
User Score:
8.7
MLB SlugFest: Loaded 427.

MLB SlugFest: Loaded

Platform: PlayStation 2
June 23, 2004
MLB SlugFest: Loaded is on-fire, in-depth and online baseball. "On-fire" means that gamers will get more over-the-top moves, more control on the mound, more options at the plate, more outrageous commentary from Tim Kitzrow and Jim Shorts than ever before. "In-depth" means that we've added arguably the deepest Franchis Mode ever in a baseball videogame. And "Online" means that the best multiplayer baseball game is ready for the largest multiplayer audience there is, world-wide. MLB SlugFest: Loaded is here... Get out of my way! [Midway]
Metascore:
77
User Score:
7.7
Final Fantasy XI: Chains of Promathia 428.

Final Fantasy XI: Chains of Promathia

Platform: PlayStation 2
September 21, 2004
Chains of Promathia is an expansion pack to Final Fantasy XI, which brings more exciting adventures, features, and locations for all levels of gamers. The first cross-platform, cross-continent MMORPG, Final Fantasy XI, allows gamers to connect to the same exact world regardless of whether they are playing on a personal computer or a PS2 and whether they are playing in North America or Japan. [Square Enix]
Metascore:
77
User Score:
8.5
Guilty Gear XX Accent Core 429.

Guilty Gear XX Accent Core

Platform: PlayStation 2
September 11, 2007
This latest iteration in the Guilty Gear series returns with its trademark high-resolution graphics along with an entirely retuned fighting system, new stages, new characters, graphics, voices and the ability to create matches between old and new characters in the Generations Mode. Over 20 deadly combatants to choose from, including 2 new characters. All of your favorite characters have returned with new moves and an alternate EX version of each. Accent Core also introduces 2 reinvented fighters, A.B.A and Order-Sol that have never been seen outside of Japan. Refined fighting game system with 3 new gameplay systems. Accent Core’s Force Break, Throw Escape and Slash Back systems give all the fighters’ new defensive and offensive capabilities. New backgrounds, character voices and an introductory animation have been added for a fresh Guilty Gear experience. Multiple modes of mayhem. Hone your fighting skills in 5 different modes: Arcade, Medal of Millionaire, Versus, Survival and Training. [Aksys Games]
Metascore:
77
User Score:
8.4
Grandia III 430.

Grandia III

Platform: PlayStation 2
February 14, 2006
Yuki has idolized the legendary pilot Schmidt since he was a young boy and has been trying to build his own ever since. Loving the freedom of flight, he dreams of one day leaving his small island and reaching the mainland. In the woods not far away, Alfina rides alone on a horse-drawn carriage. She is a Communicator, one of the few who can speak with the Guardians, gods that protect the world. She is hurrying to a temple to take the place of her brother, Emelious. Resentment of his obligated duty as a Communicator has turned Emelious into a cruel and violent being filled with hate. Fate will bring together Yuki and Alfina just as the world is about to fall apart. [Square Enix]
Metascore:
77
User Score:
8.4
NFL Street 2 431.

NFL Street 2

Platform: PlayStation 2
December 22, 2004
NFL Street 2 adds a whole new dimension to gameplay with wall moves and high flying football this year. Now for the first time, receivers can run off the walls, change passing lanes by running the QB up a building, and take advantage of eye-popping wall jukes and all-new hurdles. Players will descend on Bay City?s 10 new environments in an all-new persistent world to build their teams, their reps, and their battle plans one field at a time. Once you own the walls, you will own the city. [Electronic Arts]
Metascore:
77
User Score:
8.9
Romance of the Three Kingdoms VIII 432.

Romance of the Three Kingdoms VIII

Platform: PlayStation 2
August 13, 2003
Brave souls, come forth! Romance of the Three Kingdoms VIII takes the series to new heights. Choose from over 700 commanders, 100 of which you create. Forge relationships such as "Marriage" and "Sworn Brother." Wander, claim territory, enlist, revolt, or unify China and create your own history! [KOEI]
Metascore:
77
User Score:
8.5
Makai Kingdom: Chronicles of the Sacred Tome 433.

Makai Kingdom: Chronicles of the Sacred Tome

Platform: PlayStation 2
July 26, 2005
An attempt to rewrite history gone terribly wrong, Lord Zetta the ruler of netherworld brought destruction upon himself. When all seemed lost, three evil overlords appear before Lord Zetta to help him recreate his world. Now Lord Zetta wages war on a new world to become the supreme ruler once again, while the three overlords entertain themselves by creating more trouble for Lord Zetta. Players assume the role of Lord Zetta to command an army of determined fighters to reclaim what has righteously been his, the netherworld. Gamers will battle enemies ranging from vicious demons to determined soldiers with both modern and ancient warfare. Slash your enemies with the good old broadsword or blast your way through with the deadly rocket launcher; the choices are yours. Makai Kingdom introduces a new summoning system referred to as the INVITE system that summons your facilities that contain army units to the battlefield. Every facility summoned to the battlefield will contain your troops that are then deployed to battle your hated enemies. In Makai Kingdom, battle maps are randomly generated, offering a new gaming experience every time you play. With unlimited variations of maps, gamers can expect countless hours of game play. [NIS America]
Metascore:
77
User Score:
8.5
Gun 434.

Gun

Platform: PlayStation 2
November 8, 2005
Set in the untamed West of the late-1800s, GUN is a free-roaming action-adventure game that takes players to a world without laws where greed, lust and murder are rampant. As Colton White, a vengeful gunslinger, players must straddle the line between good and evil as they showdown against corrupt lawmen, a murderous preacher, renegade army psychopaths, merciless outlaws and unforgiving Native Americans, while waging war on horseback, collecting bounties, and commandeering trains. Players travel through an action-packed landscape of high mountain wilderness, deserts and bustling territorial towns in an epic story of betrayal, greed, and revenge. Multiple gameplay styles include: strategic gunplay and precision shooting, stealth tactics, and use of explosives. Embark on numerous side missions to master gun slinging and horse riding. Players can unlock secret weapons and upgrade skills and abilities to improve their weapon and equipment performance. [Activision]
Metascore:
77
User Score:
8.8
Dragon Ball Z: Budokai 3 435.

Dragon Ball Z: Budokai 3

Platform: PlayStation 2
November 16, 2004
Pulverize opponents with the Saiyan Overdrive Fighting System, including: Teleportation Counter – Recreate the lightening speed of DBZ; Teleportation Tornado Combo – Pinball opponents in the air; Dragon Rush Attack – Experience explosive, cinematic new attack moves; Bukujutsu Flight Mode – Go airborne at any time in the game. Unlock up to 40 bonus characters from Dragon Ball Z, DBZ movies, and Dragon Ball GT. Customize your DBZ warriors and build the ultimate fighter. Post and retrieve character profiles from the Internet. [Atari]
Metascore:
77
User Score:
8.8
ESPN MLS ExtraTime 436.

ESPN MLS ExtraTime

Platform: PlayStation 2
April 16, 2001
Developed and retrofitted with the ESPN-MLS license, commentary, and music from Japan's award-winning "Winning Eleven 5," Konami brings its International Superstar Soccer franchise to America do battle with EA's finest.
Metascore:
77
User Score:
tbd
MLB Slugfest 20-03 437.

MLB Slugfest 20-03

Platform: PlayStation 2
June 23, 2002
Featuring real Major League Baseball players, teams and stadiums, MLB SlugFest 20-03 delivers over-the-top, adrenaline-style gameplay action. It will change the way you think about America's pastime with the most exciting, shot-of-adrenaline baseball videogame you've ever played! Take control of all of your favorite Major League Baseball teams and players armed with all of their real stats, attributes, abilities and attitude. Midway Sports takes this all-star lineup over-the-top. [Midway]
Metascore:
77
User Score:
7.8
Pool Paradise 438.

Pool Paradise

Platform: PlayStation 2
June 15, 2004
You arrive penniless on an idyllic South Pacific Desert Island, as it just so happens scattered around the beach an in varous huts (and some hidden locations) there are a variety of Pool tables and sub games to pass the time. On the beach sheltered under the palm trees there is a practice table where you can enhance your skills and what the waves rolling in. When you feel you ar good enough you can enter the Competition Hut and start climbing the Championship ladder. There are 11 sets of pool rules and no less than 30 different computer opponents for you to challenge. All represented by highly detailed charismatic animated hands that gesture their feelings as the games progress. [Ignition Entertainment]
Metascore:
77
User Score:
tbd
Blitz: The League 439.

Blitz: The League

Platform: PlayStation 2
October 17, 2005
Blitz The League, a new, unlicensed videogame exposing the harsh realism and troubling, behind-the-scenes stories of a fictional professional football league. Blitz The League has been developed at Midway's Chicago studio in collaboration with a writer from ESPN's controversial "Playmakers" TV series. Blitz The League goes behind the glitz and glamour of the game through a revolutionary campaign mode that explores the on-field violence, off-field fallout and front-office politics of professional football. Blitz The League features a powerful story mode that, for the first time ever in a football videogame, explores the realism, lifestyle and drama found in professional football. Players take the helm of a downtrodden football franchise and retool the players and coaching staff in a quest to guide them to the league championship. Additional features include intense multiplayer action with head-to head online play and complete customization of players, teams, stadiums and more. [Midway]
Metascore:
76
User Score:
8.0
Sniper Elite 440.

Sniper Elite

Platform: PlayStation 2
October 18, 2005
In Sniper Elite, players assume the role of an American sniper, disguised as a German soldier and dropped into war torn 1945 Berlin by the American OSS to gather intelligence on the top-secret German Atomic research. If his mission fails, control of the world's Atomic technology will fall into the hands of Stalin and the Soviet Army, throwing the world's political climate into chaos. In the undercover mission, players utilize their sniper training to gain access to key positions by taking out machine guns, armored vehicles, guard posts and sentries through stealth and pinpoint accuracy. Like a true sniper, players must follow their wits and instincts and utilize both first and third-person perspectives to negotiate through 28 open-ended levels in war-torn Berlin. In taking aim at enemy soldiers, players need to consider gravity, wind speed, heart rate, breathing and posture to successfully hit their target in one of the most authentic sniping mechanics ever devised. Players can even take up the fight or go head-to-head with a friend in the cooperative or competitive offline play modes, or even engage in a game of worldwide cat-and-mouse with up to eight players online. [Namco]
Metascore:
76
User Score:
8.3
MX 2002 Featuring Ricky Carmichael 441.

MX 2002 Featuring Ricky Carmichael

Platform: PlayStation 2
July 3, 2001
Pacific Coast Power and Light has developed a brand new 3D engine for this game which features a floaty physics model allowing for bigger jumps and tricks; exhibition, career, and challenge modes; and music from Sum 41, American Hi-Fi, Relative Ash, and Injected.
Metascore:
76
User Score:
7.9
Karaoke Revolution Volume 2 442.

Karaoke Revolution Volume 2

Platform: PlayStation 2
July 13, 2004
Building on the success of Karaoke Revolution?s groundbreaking and innovative karaoke video game experience, this edition will feature an all-new line-up of 35 hit songs, additional characters and venues and a new Medley Mode that allows for multiplayer gameplay. Karaoke Revolution Volume 2 expands upon the original game in the series, featuring seven new characters, three new venues and more than 30 new character outfits ? making it even easier for gamers to step up to the mic. Choose from a hit-filled catalog of well-known rock, dance, pop, and R&B tunes, including songs such as "Every Breath You Take," "Friends in Low Places" and "I Will Survive." Compatible with any PlayStation 2 headset/microphone peripheral, the games? proprietary voice recognition technology challenges players as they strive to become the next pop star. Real-time feedback is offered by the dynamic crowds that fill each virtual venue, either by booing you off the stage or cheering your every note. In addition to the original Training, Arcade and Karaoke Modes, Karaoke Revolution Volume 2 also includes an enhanced Showtime campaign and the new Medley Mode. With this feature, players can link up to 5 song clips together in rapid fire succession for a unique twist on multi-player karaoke competition. [Konami]
Metascore:
76
User Score:
7.0
Knockout Kings 2002 443.

Knockout Kings 2002

Platform: PlayStation 2
March 4, 2002
Play as any of 21 current and historical greats, including Muhammad Ali, Joe Frazier, Sugar Ray Leonard, and Felix Trinidad. 10 different venues let you fight for the championship belt in a variety of settings. Create your own fighter, train hard to learn new skills, and climb the ranks to earn a shot at the title. [Electronic Arts]
Metascore:
76
User Score:
8.5
SingStar Legends 444.

SingStar Legends

Platform: PlayStation 2
November 4, 2008
Tracks include: Aretha Franklin-Respect, Barry White-You're The First, The Last, My Everything, Black Sabbath-Paranoid, Blur-Parklife, David Bowie-Life On Mars?, Depeche Mode-Enjoy The Silence, Dusty Springfield-Son Of A Preacher Man, Ella Fitzgerald & Louis Armstrong-Let's Call The Whole Thing Off, Elton John-Rocket Man, Elvis Presley-Blue Suede Shoes, Jackie Wilson-Reet Petite (The Finest Girl You Ever Want To Meet), John Lennon-Imagine, Johnnny Cash-Ring Of Fire, Lynyrd Skynyrd-Sweet Home Alabama, Madonna-Papa Don't Preach, Marvin Gaye-I Heard It Through The Grapevine, Nirvana-Smells Like Teen Spirit, Patsy Cline-Crazy, Pet Shop Boys-Always On My Mind, Roxy Music -Love Is The Drug, Sam Cooke-What A Wonderful World, The Jackson 5-I Want You Back, The Monkees-Daydream Believer, The Police-Roxanne, The Righteous Brothers-Unchained Melody, The Rolling Stones-Sympathy For The Devil, The Smiths-This Charming Man, Tina Turner-What's Love Got To Do With It?, U2-Vertigo, Whitney Houston-The Greatest Love Of All
Metascore:
76
User Score:
6.8
Dance Dance Revolution Extreme 2 445.

Dance Dance Revolution Extreme 2

Platform: PlayStation 2
September 27, 2005
In addition to including features from the previous game, PS2 gamers will now have the opportunity to participate in exciting head-to-head DDR online competitions for the first time ever. The 100 top scorers will be recognized through an interactive ranking system, letting novice players test their dancing mettle against top-notch DDR experts. Players can also go online to access new challenge missions which will be refreshed periodically, allowing players a way to continually expand the DDR gaming experience. Whether players are looking to dance to the hottest tracks in town, choreograph, edit and create their own dance steps, or use the ‘Work Out’ mode to burn off excess pounds, DDR Extreme 2 will offer players of all ages an interactive and fun way to get up and groove. The game’s support for the EyeToy Camera continues to add depth and dimension to the gameplay. While using the camera, players can access fast-paced mini games and use both their hands and feet while dancing and watching themselves on TV. Keeping players on the dance mat is more than 100 minutes of energetic dance music, including exclusively-licensed dance hits as well as smash-hit songs, such as "Genie In A Bottle" and "Oops!...I Did It Again." Also adding to the impressive line-up of songs is new music by the famous video game musician Yuzo Koshiro, whose credits include composing music for hit games such as Streets of Rage series, Revenge of Shinobi and Shenmue. [Konami]
Metascore:
76
User Score:
8.6
Spider-Man: The Movie 446.

Spider-Man: The Movie

Platform: PlayStation 2
April 16, 2002
Assume the role of the super hero himself, weighing great power with great responsibility as he embarks on a career to thwart crime and put an end to a mastermind criminal, the Green Goblin, and his legions of evil. The game features all-new aerial combat and maneuverability, an advanced combat system with dozens of combos, and new super villians including Shocker, Vulture, and experimental HK units compliments of Oscorp Industries. [Treyarch]
Metascore:
76
User Score:
7.6
Karaoke Revolution Presents: American Idol Encore 447.

Karaoke Revolution Presents: American Idol Encore

Platform: PlayStation 2
February 5, 2008
Step into the spotlight and become an idol. Karaoke Revolution Presents: American Idol Encore promises to deliver the most realistic recreation of the American Idol experience with an all-new next generation game engine and 40 smash hits from the 70’s, 80’s, 90’s and today. Grab the mics and challenge your friends to find out who will be the next superstar and face the music as Simon Cowell, Paula Abdul and Randy Jackson critique your performances. Millions share the dream. Now you can live it! 40 all new downloadable songs exclusive to the PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 versions, featuring contemporary hits and classic favorites, including many songs that have been featured on American Idol. Perfect for parties and social gatherings: multiple game modes for up to 8 players to compete with or against each other. Proprietary technology accurately recognizes and scores vocal pitch and rhythm. New and improved commentary from and interaction between all 3 judges. Create even more unique looks for your contestant with a variety of new accessories. [Konami]
Metascore:
76
User Score:
tbd
.hack//Mutation Part 2 448.

.hack//Mutation Part 2

Platform: PlayStation 2
May 6, 2003
In part 2 of this episodic, 4-part double-disc masterpiece, your remarkable party members meet up with the characters from .hack//SIGN television series, to support you through your painstaking journey to the truth. What is the developer of "The World" hiding? Kite continues his quest, armed with the forbidden abilities of Data Drain and Gate Hacking. Will he be able to save Orca and the other coma victims...? [Bandai]
Metascore:
76
User Score:
8.5
Second Sight 449.

Second Sight

Platform: PlayStation 2
September 21, 2004
Combining an atmospheric, psychological thriller narrative with stealthy exploration and intense shooter action, Second Sight gives players control of a character endowed with incredible psychic abilities. The game offers multiple approaches to completing levels either via stealth, dramatic gunplay, psychic powers or a combination of all three. The ability to psychically influence characters and remotely manipulate objects and individuals provides for a totally fresh gameplay dynamic. Second Sight opens with John Vattic, the player-controlled lead character, as he awakens from a coma in a U.S. medical facility where he has been subjected to traumatic surgery and experimentation. He doesn't know his name, he can't remember his past, all he knows is that his only hope for survival is to escape and unravel the mystery that has led to his imprisonment. Haunted by flashbacks, which are experienced as fully playable episodes within the game, and shocked by the discovery of his own psychic powers, the player takes Vattic on a search for his past and uncovers a fatal chain of events leading to a sinister conspiracy. As Vattic explores his present and past, the game weaves between these two different time periods, which run through the game as a dual-narrative. The player-controlled actions of the past Vattic have consequences in the present -- allowing a unique interaction between the player and the narrative of the game as Vattic's destiny is changed. [Codemasters]
Metascore:
76
User Score:
7.9
Mat Hoffman's Pro BMX 2 450.

Mat Hoffman's Pro BMX 2

Platform: PlayStation 2
August 12, 2002
Ride with the skills of the undisputed King of BMX and 10-time World Vert Champion, Mat Hoffman or 10 other top pro riders including Mike Escamilla, Kevin Robinson, Simon Tabron Joe Kowalski, Chad Kapy, Rick Thorne, Cory Nastazio, Ruben Alcantara, Seth Kimbrough and Nathan Wessel. Explore 8 enormous free-roaming cities that come to life with helicopters, boats, cars and pedestrians. Full motion video and a non-linear game progression with multiple tiers of objectives further enhance the road trip experience. Manuals, wall rides, tire-taps, grinds, airs and signature tricks can be morphed and altered into hundreds of new tricks and combos. Use the next-generation BMX Course Editor to create your own dream BMX course with ramps, rails, fun boxes and a variety of other obstacles. [Activision]
Metascore:
76
User Score:
7.9
TransWorld Surf 451.

TransWorld Surf

Platform: PlayStation 2
April 30, 2002
Use the moves that made guys like Taj Burrow, Andy Irons and Shane Dorian famous to pull off massive airs, blazing tailslides and hundreds of other mind-numbing tricks. Drop into over 20 of the world?s sweetest breaks and get hooked on incredibly realistic water! Transport yourself to internationally renowned surf locales including Todos Santos, Hossegor and Tavarua. Surf against your friends in exciting multi-player modes including Shark Attack and King of the Wave. Learn how the pros do it by watching real surf videos. [Infogrames]
Metascore:
76
User Score:
6.9
Burnout Dominator 452.

Burnout Dominator

Platform: PlayStation 2
March 6, 2007
Burnout Dominator is the next installment in the legendary Burnout series, loaded with intense racing action and dozens of retina-searing World Tour events. Burnout Dominator challenges gamers to face off against a series of hot-blooded rivals in brutal tests of aggressive driving techniques where performing burnouts gives you the advantage and multiplies your score potential. For the ultimate nerve-wracking experience, Burnout Dominator takes you to the very edge of control, punishing the smallest mistakes and rewarding drivers for taking outrageous risks. [Electronic Arts]
Metascore:
76
User Score:
7.9
Harvest Moon: Save the Homeland 453.

Harvest Moon: Save the Homeland

Platform: PlayStation 2
November 22, 2001
Perhaps best described as a "Life Simulation," Save the Homeland's object is to successfully save the village from being turned into a resort. Construction begins in a year, so you must find a way to save your homeland before that. The game features nine possible successful endings. [Natsume]
Metascore:
76
User Score:
8.6
MVP 07 NCAA Baseball 454.

MVP 07 NCAA Baseball

Platform: PlayStation 2
February 6, 2007
EA continues to innovate on its gameplay engine by introducing Rock and Fire Pitching, a pitching mechanic that will forever change the way you deliver that blistering pitch past the batter. Rock and Fire pitching gives you ultimate control and increased feel to more realistically emulate the real life presence of stepping onto the mound, winding up and delivering the ultimate pitch. ESPN announcers Mike Patrick and two-time All-American Kyle Peterson are back behind the microphone calling the action. Continuing to deliver on its partnership with ESPN, MVP 07 NCAA includes ESPN real-time features such as an ESPN ticker and live ESPN Sportscenter radio updates. Cheerleaders, crowd chants, and team fight songs are additional elements that add to the atmosphere and realism of this year's title. Plus, there are now an increased number of conferences, teams and authentic stadiums, creating a true-to-life NCAA baseball experience. [Electronic Arts]
Metascore:
76
User Score:
8.4
Call of Duty: Finest Hour 455.

Call of Duty: Finest Hour

Platform: PlayStation 2
November 16, 2004
Developed by Spark Unlimited, a newly formed studio comprised of 27 of the individuals who developed titles in the "Medal of Honor" series, Call of Duty: Finest Hour is a separate and distinct game from the PC first-person shooter. It features a unique storyline, missions and battlefield environments; intense battlefield conflicts; unsung heroes fighting as part of a crack squad through the chaos of battle; playable perspectives from three different allied sides -- American, British, and Russian; authentic weapons, vehicles, environments, combat missions and the real sounds of war. [Activision]
Metascore:
76
User Score:
7.0
NHL 07 456.

NHL 07

Platform: PlayStation 2
September 12, 2006
The golden age of console hockey returns with NHL 07, featuring gameplay innovations that make players feel like they are actually on the ice. Featuring an unmatched level of freedom and control, NHL 07 allows hockey purists and casual fans alike to feel like they can play like a pro. [Electronic Arts]
Metascore:
76
User Score:
4.8
Shadow Hearts: From the New World 457.

Shadow Hearts: From the New World

Platform: PlayStation 2
March 7, 2006
The story begins as Johnny Garland, a young, 16-year old detective who lost his father, sister and his memory in an accident, accepts an investigation to track down a criminal suspect who escaped from custody. As he closes in on the suspect, Johnny witnesses a supernatural occurrence - a huge monster appears from a green light known as the "window" and swallows up the criminal. Apparently, a series of horrific incidents similar to this have been plaguing the cities across the nation. Johnny's female counterpart is 21-year-old bounty hunter Shania, a Native American who is searching for these mysterious windows and determined to fight them using her spiritual powers. Together, they travel around the states and are joined by other characters.
Metascore:
76
User Score:
8.2
High Heat Major League Baseball 2002 458.

High Heat Major League Baseball 2002

Platform: PlayStation 2
March 28, 2001
The 2001 PS2 game for baseball purists who prefer a realistic simulation to eye-popping graphics.
Metascore:
76
User Score:
7.3
MVP 06 NCAA Baseball 459.

MVP 06 NCAA Baseball

Platform: PlayStation 2
January 18, 2006
This new version of the best-selling and critically acclaimed MVP Baseball franchise celebrates everything that makes NCAA baseball unique – aluminum bats, intense action, and stadiums filled with school spirit and packed with passionate fans. MVP 06 NCAA Baseball debuts new batting and throwing systems, the nation's top universities and conferences, and a deep college-specific Dynasty Mode that takes you on the "Road to Omaha" with baseball's brightest young stars. Complete with an engaging visual presentation and ESPN's Mike Patrick and former Stanford All-American Kyle Peterson calling the action, MVP 06 NCAA Baseball features an all-new Custom Ballpark feature and a robust Create a Player option. The game also includes exclusive new online features for the PlayStation2 computer entertainment system and Xbox Live. [Electronic Arts]
Metascore:
76
User Score:
8.6
Tokyo Xtreme Racer Zero 460.

Tokyo Xtreme Racer Zero

Platform: PlayStation 2
May 28, 2001
Dip into the illegal underground racing experience on the Tokyo highways once again, flash your headlights at other cars to challenge them to races, and compete for money to upgrade your ride. "Zero," the latest game in the TXR series, adds more cars, more rival racers, and a larger street course which replicates 100 miles of actual Tokyo highways.
Metascore:
76
User Score:
8.7
Rayman 3: Hoodlum Havoc 461.

Rayman 3: Hoodlum Havoc

Platform: PlayStation 2
March 18, 2003
Adventurers beware - Rayman's universe has exploded into a whacked-out world of cartoon mayhem and mind-blowing battles! When Globox accidentally swallows the Lord of the Dark Lums, a fanatic army of trigger happy Hoodlums wreaks total havoc to get their Lord back! Rayman's only chance? Journey the vast reaches of the world to purge the Dark Lum Lord from the manic Globox, scour the lands for unearthly new powers, and do battle with hordes of Hoodlum soldiers, contraptions, and maniacal bosses. This time, it's war! [Ubi Soft]
Metascore:
76
User Score:
8.7
Heroes of the Pacific 462.

Heroes of the Pacific

Platform: PlayStation 2
September 28, 2005
With the attack on Pearl Harbor, the US military mobilized. Common men rose to the challenge and became heroes in the skies, seas and beaches of WWII's Pacific Theater. Heroes of the Pacific is an epic WWII flight combat game that begins with the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor and unfolds in epic detail through the battles of Midway, the Coral Sea, Wake Island, Iwo Jima and Guadalcanal. You are the hero whose skill guts and determination will win or lose the war. Mastery of over 25 actual WWII aircraft is crucial as is maintaining focus in the thick of a 300 plane dog fight with planes exploding and smoke trails blocking views. Command a squadron of 32 AI planes, work with friends through online connections, or go it alone to achieve the battle objectives. Make it through alive while upholding integrity, courage and American ideals to become a hero of the Pacific. [Encore Software]
Metascore:
76
User Score:
8.2
The Bard's Tale 463.

The Bard's Tale

Platform: PlayStation 2
October 26, 2004
One man on his own. A poet and a rogue, with no friends to speak of, no one to mourn his passing shouuld it come to that. Even those beside hime are no more boon companions than bondservants, summoned by sorcery and song, as cold and indifferent to him as the light of a wanderin' star. Is a Dragon terrorising the locals? He'll take care of it for the right price. Local princess held captiver? The Bard is your man as long as she's hot. Forget the quest to save the world, our hero is interested in just two things...Coin and Cleavage. The Bard's Tale is a new generation action-RPG with wicket humour and stunning graphics. [inXile Entertainment]
Metascore:
76
User Score:
7.9
WWF SmackDown! Just Bring It 464.

WWF SmackDown! Just Bring It

Platform: PlayStation 2
November 18, 2001
Square off against more than 30 Superstars in 60 different match types. Perform bone-shattering finishers - from The Rock Bottom to The Stone Cold Stunner - as you annihilate opponents with more than a 1,000 different moves. [THQ]
Metascore:
76
User Score:
7.2
Jade Cocoon 2 465.

Jade Cocoon 2

Platform: PlayStation 2
December 17, 2001
Centuries after the first Cocoon Master Levant purified the wicked Forest Minions and freed his village from a sleep curse, this tale tells the story of a new deadly parasite called Kalma. Kahu, a fledgling Cocoon Master, must now brave the four elemental forests and seek the Orbs of Cocoon Masters past, before Kalma overtakes him and the earth. Within the quest for the four Orbs lies a unique battle system where players can capture hundreds of monsters and train them to become their greatest weapons. Join Kahu and his trusty companion, Nico, on their journey to rid the land of menacing monsters, find the magical Orbs and defeat the deadly Kalma. [Ubi Soft]
Metascore:
76
User Score:
7.9
NFL Blitz 20-02 466.

NFL Blitz 20-02

Platform: PlayStation 2
February 6, 2002
New Impact Player option allows the gamer to edit the route/assignment of their Impact player in any play in the team's playbook on the fly. More than 1500 brand new, high-flying catches, game breaking runs and earth-shattering sticks including some animations motion captured with professional stuntmen swinging from rigging wires. Utilize with the tried and true NFL Blitz point-n-pass system or icon passing. [Midway]
Metascore:
76
User Score:
7.8
Marvel vs. Capcom 2 467.

Marvel vs. Capcom 2

Platform: PlayStation 2
November 18, 2002
Rule the arena of the world's two most powerful fighting Universes. Marvel vs. Capcom 2 is bar-none, the most insane tag-team fighting game on the planet! An unprecedented 56 playable characters raises the bar on arcade fighting with 3 on 3 tag-team battles, unbelievable control and hyper-fast animation. Pick a fight with your favorite legendary Capcom characters and Super Heroes from the Marvel Universe and watch the super combos fly. [Capcom]
Metascore:
76
User Score:
8.7
Manhunt 468.

Manhunt

Platform: PlayStation 2
November 18, 2003
They just killed Cash. Now, they want to kill him again. America is full of run down, broken rust-belt towns where nobody cares and anything goes. In Carcer City, nothing matters anymore and all that's left are cheap thrills. The ultimate rush is the power to grant life and take it away, for sport. This time James Earl Cash, you are the sport. They gave you your life back. Now, they are going to hunt you down. You awake to the sound of your own panicked breath. You must run, hide and fight to survive. If you can stay alive long enough, you may find out who did this to you. This is a brutal blood sport. [Rockstar]
Metascore:
76
User Score:
8.5
Disney's Kim Possible: What's the Switch? 469.

Disney's Kim Possible: What's the Switch?

Platform: PlayStation 2
October 19, 2006
Kim Possible and her perennial nemesis Shego must grudgingly team up to bring everything back to normal when the minds of Dr. Drakken and Ron Stoppable are switched in this action-packed adventure. It's now up to Kim and Shego to save the day – together. [Buena Vista Games]
Metascore:
76
User Score:
7.8
Summoner 2 470.

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
MX Superfly 471.

MX Superfly

Platform: PlayStation 2
June 17, 2002
Show Off Your Skillz: Expanded freestyle mode with more of what's made the MX franchise dominate - mini-games, tons of arenas and wide-open worlds with secret areas to explore. The only motocross game where you can Create-A Rider, and as you play choose from the big name sponsors, five major bike manufacturers and authentic gear. The better you are the more stuff you can buy. Ride as Ricky Carmichael or 26 other pros. [THQ]
Metascore:
76
User Score:
8.3
Grand Prix Challenge 472.

Grand Prix Challenge

Platform: PlayStation 2
March 3, 2003
Features the official cars, tracks and drivers from the record-breaking 2002 FIA Formula One World Championship season. Feel the heat of real life competition with an AI that takes into account driving styles of each individual driver and test your nerves and tactical skills with an original dynamic and interactive pit stop system. Features include: 5 different game modes including split screen multiplayer option to challenge your friends; 3 levels of handling and 4 levels of Artificial Intelligence catering for the novice to F1 fanatics; Super-smooth high fidelity graphics running at 60 frames per second; Detailed environment and dynamic weather; 3D positional sound system. [Infogrames]
Metascore:
76
User Score:
8.3
Silent Hill 4: The Room 473.

Silent Hill 4: The Room

Platform: PlayStation 2
September 7, 2004
Taking the series in a new direction, apprehension and fear immediately run high when the new main character, Henry Townshend, finds himself trapped in his own cursed apartment. Only by exploring mysterious portals leading to disturbing alternate worlds will Henry begin to uncover clues as to why he is trapped. However, in true Silent Hill fashion, mysterious new characters, horrendous creatures, and the undead will use any means necessary to impede his progress. A tense atmosphere and grotesque enemies will get the player's heart thumping as Silent Hill 4 delivers a gameplay experience that fans and newcomers will never forget. Using state of the art technology, the development team has effectively created bone-chilling effects to add to the game's creepy atmosphere. Players will be able to see changes in environments over time, as the alternate world seeps into reality. In addition, Silent Hill 4 shifts between the first and third-person perspective, which is a first for the series. Beautifully detailed environments, a haunting soundtrack and the game's trademark psychological horror complete Silent Hill 4's overall fear factor as players travel between the room and their worst nightmare. [Konami]
Metascore:
76
User Score:
8.0
UEFA Euro 2004: Portugal 474.

UEFA Euro 2004: Portugal

Platform: PlayStation 2
May 4, 2004
In EURO 2004 mode players can play as any of the 51 European nations. Players can arrange and play friendly matches against other nations or play through the tournament going from qualifying, to playoffs and into the finals. In addition to tracking injuries and suspensions, a new dynamic morale system will track players' morale, which will fluctuate based on individual and team performances and affect player abilities on the field. [Electronic Arts]
Metascore:
76
User Score:
6.4
SingStar Amped 475.

SingStar Amped

Platform: PlayStation 2
September 18, 2007
Yet another in this karaoke game series featuring songs such as Tainted Love, Material Girl, and Rio.
Metascore:
76
User Score:
tbd
Nobunaga's Ambition: Iron Triangle 476.

Nobunaga's Ambition: Iron Triangle

Platform: PlayStation 2
January 27, 2009
Compelled by a nation ravaged by war, it was legendary samurai Nobunaga Oda's ambition to silence the cries of war and usher in a new era of lasting peace for Japan. In Nobunaga's Ambition: Iron Triangle, video gamers can step into the role of Feudal Japan's most powerful warlords and turn this magnificent vision of unification into a reality. In the latest edition of the series to come to North America, the acquisition of knowledge and a firm grasp of technology are even more crucial to establishing the groundwork for the future of the country. Players must embrace technology, govern wisely and shrewdly, and prepare a near-invincible military force for war on land and at sea. Only with the mastery of these three elements, the "Iron Triangle," will the nation be united under one sword and will Nobunaga's dream be realized. [KOEI]
Metascore:
76
User Score:
8.3
Suikoden V 477.

Suikoden V

Platform: PlayStation 2
March 21, 2006
Suikoden V, like its predecessors, features unparalleled in-depth gameplay, a riveting storyline as well as the series' trademark 108 Stars of Destiny. Thrust into a time of unbalance and unrest, a dynamic drama unfolds revolving around one of the 27 True Runes, the Sun Rune. Players are tasked to explore the lands of Falena, gather allies and become stronger to ultimately bring back peace and prosperity. While on their quest through rich 3D environments, exciting new secrets of the Suikoden world will be revealed. The game features significant enhancements from all the previous installments of the series, including 6-member battle parties, multiple mini-games and the homebase system, where all of your allies gather together along with new features to create a unique gameplay experience like no other. [Konami]
Metascore:
76
User Score:
8.7
Jak X: Combat Racing 478.

Jak X: Combat Racing

Platform: PlayStation 2
October 18, 2005
After Jak stopped the Dark Maker menace in his last adventure, cities were rebuilt, people flourished and sports reemerged to fill the void. Combat Racing became the biggest sport of all, as the excitement of high-speed competition brought crowds to the track. Kras City led the way, with people flocking to the dangerous city of death and intrigue. When Jak and Daxter receive a mysterious invite to Kras City for the reading of Krew's Last Will and Testament, they find they have been joined by familiar faces such as Ashelin, Keira, Samos and Torn. When Krew reveals in his recording will that everyone present, including his daughter, Rayn, has been poisoned, everyone is shocked. Krew gives everyone an ultimatum -- the only way to get the poison antidote in time is to race for him in the next Kras City Grand Championship, or they will all die. Now, Jak and his friends are forced into a high-speed contest for their lives, as they are swept up into a deadly plot to win the biggest racing event on the planet -- against the best drivers in the world. With a deadly objective ahead of them, Jak and his friends take to the treacherous terrain as they are thrown into the driver's seat and find themselves racing against time in order to save the world. [SCEA]
Metascore:
76
User Score:
8.0
Midway Arcade Treasures 479.

Midway Arcade Treasures

Platform: PlayStation 2
November 17, 2003
Midway Arcade Treasures is jam packed with over 20 classic arcade games including all-time favorites SpyHunter, Defender, Gauntlet, Joust and more for the first-time on next generation consoles. Take a trip down memory lane with more than 20 video games you loved to play at the arcade. Including, the fast pace action of SpyHunter, the multi-player collaboration of Gauntlet, the space age adventure of Defender, and the dueling combat of Joust; the Midway Arcade Treasures has hundreds of hours of classic gameplay action. And that?s not all! This ultimate arcade collection also contains cool DVD content with game histories, creator interviews and top secrets from back in the day. [Midway]
Metascore:
76
User Score:
8.2
The Godfather 480.

The Godfather

Platform: PlayStation 2
March 21, 2006
The book by Mario Puzo and classic film by Paramount Pictures serve as inspiration for The Godfather, as gamers join the Corleone family and earn respect through loyalty and fear as they rise through the ranks to become Don in a living 1945-1955 New York. Gamers create their own mob character in the game, putting themselves into the action while reliving classic moments from the fiction and experiencing original missions alongside memorable characters from the film. After a life of small-time jobs and petty thefts the player is accepted into the Corleone family, America's most famous criminal organization. It is up to the player to carry out orders, earn respect and make New York City their own. Featuring non-linear action-adventure gameplay, The Godfather offers gamers countless choices for solving the family’s problems with brutal violence, skillful diplomacy, or a cunning mixture of both. From mob hits and bank heists to drive-bys and extortion, step deep inside the world of The Godfather where intimidation and negotiation are your tickets to the top. Players use their powers of loyalty and fear to earn respect through interactions with characters in the world. Decisions made by the player in the game have lasting consequences, just as it was in the mob underworld featured in The Godfather fiction. James Caan, Robert Duvall, and the late Marlon Brando provided voice acting and likenesses for the game. [Electronic Arts]
Metascore:
75
User Score:
8.5
Yakuza 481.

Yakuza

Platform: PlayStation 2
September 5, 2006
(Known in Japan as "Ryu Ga Gotoku") In a society where respect and honor holds great importance, there is an even higher regard for these traits within the one organization that is most feared by all: the Yakuza. Kiryu Kazuma – a former rising star in the Yakuza who is rebuilding his life after serving a 10-year prison term for murder – suddenly finds himself caught in a spiraling underworld plot involving a mysterious girl known as Haruka and a missing $100 million. Kazuma must use his fists and his wits to stay alive as he unravels the complex web of truth and lies that surrounds the notorious Yakuza. Yakuza delivers a balance of action and adventure with its immersive storyline and stylish fighting mechanics created specifically for the game. Players can string together attack combinations to take out multiple enemies in sidewalk showdowns, while defending the Yakuza territory and reputation by picking up weapons to crush opponents. Kazuma can also "educate" delinquent debtors through visceral shakedowns by grabbing and smashing them against walls and tables, then delivering final skull-shattering blows when the Heat Gauge is maximized. With a customizable status gauge, players can increase strength, stamina, and skills through combat. [Sega]
Metascore:
75
User Score:
8.3
Area 51 482.

Area 51

Platform: PlayStation 2
April 25, 2005
Featuring online play, Area 51 is set in the U.S. government's most top-secret and secure facility located in the Nevada desert. Players take on the role of Lt. Nick Cross, a hazardous biological waste specialist sent to investigate. During his investigation, Lt. Cross stumbles across alien creatures and becomes infected with a biological mutagen that eventually transforms him into something not quite human. To save the earth and himself, Lt. Cross must fight to solve the enigma of Area 51. Features extensive Single-Player Campaign: Battle through corridors of Area 51 and attempt to discover the secrets of the extraterrestrial menace before it is too late. Engage in an epic adventure through eight massive sections of a secretive complex. Equip yourself with more than 15 types of human and alien weapons and other equipment as you explore dark corridors. An infectious mutagen gives Lt. Nick Cross alien-enhanced physical abilities but is also slowly transforming him into an alien. Find the cure before it's too late and humanity is lost. Compete against your friends via a four-player split screen and system link through numerous multiplayer game modes including Death Match. Battle online where you can easily access the many systems allowing you to find your friends and set up your own matches. [Midway]
Metascore:
75
User Score:
8.3
Armored Core 2: Another Age 483.

Armored Core 2: Another Age

Platform: PlayStation 2
August 20, 2001
Another age takes place five years after Leos Klain's coup on Mars. The Earth Government is struggling with the powerful Corporations for control of the planet - and they desperately need the help from the Ravens. Players take the role of these Ravens - mercenaries who fight for the highest bidders. The game features 100 new missions, a split-screen vs. mode, and 10 billion possible parts combinations.
Metascore:
75
User Score:
8.5
Carol Vorderman's Sudoku 484.

Carol Vorderman's Sudoku

Platform: PlayStation 2
March 6, 2007
Carol will talk you through a number of topics including: An introduction to Sudoku: Learn the origins and rules of this popular puzzle. A step-by-step guide on how to play the game that has become a global obsession. Carol will lend a hand and help you solve an entire puzzle from start to finish. Hints and tips: Gain knowledge on how to become a great Sudoku player. Tutorials for every level of player, if you're a master or novice, find out how to improve your game with live action, easy to follow tutorials. Multi-player Hot seat and wireless play: Go head to head or take on the hot seat and win by solving puzzles in the fastest time. 4 difficulty levels, a level to suit all players, from beginners to experts. 1,000,000 plus unique Sudoku puzzles! That's right over a million boards to choose from. Easy to use interface and grid assistance: If you need to erase a number or ask for help it's simple. Puzzle Solver: Solve any puzzle from any source. Multiple game modes: Choose from never seen before game modes and even challenge Carol herself. Classic Sudoku - Career mode- work your way up to a Sudoku master. Challenge Carol mode – can you beat the best? 2-player modes. Head to head wireless play and Hot seat. Multiple Arcade modes: Beat The Clock, Extra Time, Perfection, 3 Strikes. [Xplosiv]
Metascore:
75
User Score:
tbd
SkyGunner 485.

SkyGunner

Platform: PlayStation 2
June 24, 2002
Sky Gunner follows the story of 3 ace pilots, Ciel, Copain and Femme, who are hired to protect the "Eternal Engine," an engine capable of perpetual motion. Little do they know, the criminal genius Ventre is planning to use the town's celebration aboard the luxury airship Merveilleux as an opportunity to steal the Eternal Engine for his own evil ends. [Atlus]
Metascore:
75
User Score:
8.3
Buzz! The Mega Quiz 486.

Buzz! The Mega Quiz

Platform: PlayStation 2
October 30, 2007
The ratings just keep rising, so Buzz is back with a new general knowledge show to keep all quiz fiends satisfied. Buzz! The Mega Quiz is bursting with new videos, music and photos, and an all-new database of 5,000 questions. The studio and presentation have been spruced up and Buzz is just as stylish as always. New rounds have been added alongside some old favourites, with the finale revamped for an even more exciting conclusion. With all this, plus refined multiplayer features, this title is set to tax even the most hardened quiz fan. Featuring all-new round types, including Point Picker, Winner Stays On and The Final Countdown, Buzz has also worked with producers to develop "Mystery Games" - special rounds where he takes to centre stage and challenges the contestants to take him on. These special rounds give Buzz the opportunity to show off his multi-talented nature as a card shark, horse trainer and all-round raconteur. [SCEE]
Metascore:
75
User Score:
8.5
Ready 2 Rumble Boxing: Round 2 487.

Ready 2 Rumble Boxing: Round 2

Platform: PlayStation 2
October 23, 2000
Ready 2 Rumble Boxing - Round 2 will include a variety of uniquely different, animated thugs that will punch their way up the ladder of the Ready 2 Rumble boxing world. The game will also feature two new celebrity boxers: the King of Pop, Michael Jackson and Los Angeles Lakers superstar, Shaquille O'Neal.
Metascore:
75
User Score:
6.8
NHL 2005 488.

NHL 2005

Platform: PlayStation 2
September 20, 2004
OPEN ICE CONTROL: Seamlessly switch between players with or without the puck -- call for passes, tell a teammate to shoot, set up a vicious one-timer, or call for a defensive double-team on the fly with the push of a button. TOTAL PLAYER AWARENESS: With more player awareness than ever before, make saucer passes just before the blueline, call in a second defender to break up a 2-on-1, or fire off wrist shots at the perfect angle on net. FACE-OFF PLAYBOOK: New playcalling system allows you to choose offensive and defensive face-off strategies every time the whistle blows. Plan an attack in your opponent's zone or protect the net right before the puck drops. THE WORLD CUP OF HOCKEY: Take part in the excitement of this year's World Cup of Hockey event featuring teams from USA, Canada, Sweden, Finland, Germany, Russia, Czech Republic, and Slovakia playing in authentic European and North American venues. ALL-NEW SKATING ENGINE: Glide then use explosive speed to get to the open ice -- now you have more puck-handling and turning control. A refined backwards skating system also allows for unprecedented defensive precision and control. THE DRILL: The intensity explodes off the ice with The Drill -- one net, one goalie, and every man for himself. Up to four can play and the one who scores the most goals wins. ENHANCED EA SPORTS ONLINE: Make a run for the Stanley Cup™: in the world's largest online competition, complete with leaderboards, downloadable rosters, and improved cheating countermeasures. [EA Sports]
Metascore:
75
User Score:
8.2
Mortal Kombat: Armageddon 489.

Mortal Kombat: Armageddon

Platform: PlayStation 2
October 9, 2006
Mortal Kombat: Armageddon is the latest chapter in the award-winning, best-selling video game fighting franchise. With the most complete Mortal Kombat roster ever, including every character from the Mortal Kombat fighting universe, revolutionary Create-A-Fighter and Create-A-Fatality modes, plus a brand new Konquest mode, Mortal Kombat: Armageddon strives to be the most complete, intensely lethal, fighting experience ever. [Midway]
Metascore:
75
User Score:
8.2
The Suffering: Ties That Bind 490.

The Suffering: Ties That Bind

Platform: PlayStation 2
September 26, 2005
The Suffering: Ties That Bind is a revolutionary action-horror game that emphasizes the disturbing terror of its predecessor, with new twisted creatures and a few familiar faces. Set in the unforgiving streets and prisons of Baltimore, the player once again controls Torque as he seeks revenge against the mysterious grand manipulator Blackmore, a man somehow tied to the death of Torque's family. Players explore the tough inner-city, with poverty and urban injustices trapping people just as effectively as a physical prison. The unique morality system returns, as players delve into the perverse world of Torque's sanity to discover his past and struggle to control his future. [Midway]
Metascore:
75
User Score:
8.3
Activision Anthology 491.

Activision Anthology

Platform: PlayStation 2
November 19, 2002
A classic gaming compilation that delivers over 40 Activision games for the Atari 2600 from Barnstorming to River Raid, plus never-before-released titles! For the total retro gaming experience, you can choose from "Classic" mode or "3D Enhanced" options which offer a challenging twist to these timeless classics. You are also able to go online and download new games and demos, as well as historical info about Activision, the games and their creators. An 80's hit soundtrack featuring favorite artists from the decade brings the nostalgia full circle.
Metascore:
75
User Score:
7.3
Naruto: Ultimate Ninja 492.

Naruto: Ultimate Ninja

Platform: PlayStation 2
June 26, 2006
Join Naruto and his friends on their Ninja Academy quests as they battle the best in the land. Perfect your ninja skills to earn money and unlock tons of bonus content. Do you have what it takes to become the ultimate ninja? Be your favorite ninja: Fight as one of over 12 playable characters including Naruto, Sasuke, Sakura, Kakashi, Rock Lee and many more. Switch between 12 interactive stages mid-combat to gain a tactical advantage while performing powerful ninjutsu moves as seen in the hit television series. Lethal super attacks: Increase your chakra and unleash multi-level super attacks to ascend the ranks and become a full-fledged ninja. [Namco Bandai]
Metascore:
75
User Score:
7.5
Army Men: Air Attack 2 493.

Army Men: Air Attack 2

Platform: PlayStation 2
March 27, 2001
The first appearance of the little plastic "Army Men" on the PS2 is the sequel to arguably the best game of the series. Captain Blade and his helicopter copilots in the Alpha Wolf Squadron blast their way through the tan army during over two dozen missions.
Metascore:
75
User Score:
8.2
Le Mans 24 Hours 494.

Le Mans 24 Hours

Platform: PlayStation 2
August 21, 2001
Race over 70 licensed cars (including 30 new vehicles from the 2000 race such as the Viper Team Oreca, Corvette Racing, and Team Cadillac); 12 real-world tracks; unique "Day-to-Night-to-Day" racing with changing weather patterns; newly animated drivers and pit crew; advanced AI; new car settings and real-time lighting. [Infogrames]
Metascore:
75
User Score:
7.8
.hack//Infection Part 1 495.

.hack//Infection Part 1

Platform: PlayStation 2
February 10, 2003
A fourteen year old boy named Kite is invited by his schoolmate, Orca, to play the online game The World. While playing the game both Kite and his friend are attacked by an unknown monster. As a result, Orca becomes comatose in the real world. Despite his friend's condition, Kite continues to play The World believing he'll find a way to revive Orca. While playing, Kite accepts Book of Twilight from a mysterious girl in white. Kite is transformed into an outlaw player within the game wielding the very same power responsible for Orca's condition. [Bandai]
Metascore:
75
User Score:
8.3
Victorious Boxers: Ippo's Road to Glory 496.

Victorious Boxers: Ippo's Road to Glory

Platform: PlayStation 2
November 5, 2001
Victorious Boxers uses a state-of-the art graphics engine to get you as close to the ring as you'll ever want to get. Progress through the amateur and Pro ranks with the help of your personal trainer. Listen to him, study your opponents fighting tactics and strategies and head into the ring to see if you can out swing and out think him. [Empire Interactive]
Metascore:
75
User Score:
8.0
Legacy of Kain: Defiance 497.

Legacy of Kain: Defiance

Platform: PlayStation 2
November 11, 2003
The next chapter in the epic Legacy of Kain series is a cutting-edge action/adventure game featuring more action than ever before. Take control of two powerful and highly evolved vampires: Kain, an all-powerful demigod, and Raziel, a demonic angel of death. Each equipped with a legendary sword, Kain and Raziel must battle through a world loaded with conflict and intrigue as they attempt to unravel their destinies and defeat the dark forces that seek to condemn their world to eternal damnation. [Eidos Interactive]
Metascore:
75
User Score:
8.8
SingStar Country 498.

SingStar Country

Platform: PlayStation 2
October 28, 2008
SingStar Country brings one of the best-selling music genres to the PS2, delivering 30 hit songs from today’s newest and hottest country artists including popular Sony BMG Nashville country stars such as Brad Paisley, Gretchen Wilson and Alan Jackson. [Sony]
Metascore:
75
User Score:
tbd
Crimson Sea 2 499.

Crimson Sea 2

Platform: PlayStation 2
March 30, 2004
Millions of light years away in the star system Theophilus, an unknown evil threatened mankind, an evil defeated by Sho- a rare human alien hybrid known as a "Vipa," and the game's main character. However, that was only the beginning. Taking place two years after the events of the original Crimson Sea, CRIMSON SEA 2 sees the IAG - the agency charged with the protection of the galaxy -in a state of near-collapse. Still reeling from a massive surprise attack, IAG Commander, Live-D organizes the remaining forces along with a rag-tag team of mercenaries and survivors. Sho's old friends from G-Squad are dispersed to different areas of the galaxy, but in light of the devastation, Sho searches for more help. More help comes in the form of a new playable character and three new modes of play! The original Crimson Sea was known for its girls with guns, and a voluptuous commander who called all the shots. CRIMSON SEA 2 introduces a new femme fatale in Feanay, a "Vipa" with her own unique Neo-Psionic powers. During the game, fulfilling certain conditions lets players switch between Sho and Feanay, unlocking new character-specific missions. In addition to the main single player game, CRIMSON SEA 2 now includes 3 two-player modes. Players can work together to bring down an enemy and clear a stage in "Co-op" mode, battle head-to-head "death match" style in "Versus" mode, or try to outscore their human opponent in "Competition" mode. [KOEI]
Metascore:
75
User Score:
8.3
The SpongeBob SquarePants Movie 500.

The SpongeBob SquarePants Movie

Platform: PlayStation 2
October 27, 2004
Join hosts SpongeBob SquarePants and Patrick Star as they take kids through an amazing new gameplay experience. The PlayStation2 EyeToy allows players to literally jump inside the videogame, where they must use their own body movements to control the action in 11 different mini-games. All the mini-games are based on popular Nickelodeon TV shows including SpongeBob SquarePants, The Fairly OddParents, Jimmy Neutron Boy Genius, Rocket Power and Danny Phantom (brand new show!), along with special cameo appearances from other Nicktoons. [THQ]
Metascore:
75
User Score:
8.5