PS2 Games

Evil Dead: Regeneration 801.

Evil Dead: Regeneration

Platform: PlayStation 2
September 13, 2005
Evil Dead Regeneration explores a "what if..." continuation from "Evil Dead 2," one of the most unhinged films from famed director Sam Raimi. Voiced by Bruce Campbell, players control Ash, the reluctant hero of the series, as they're thrown into a masquerade of evil events, equipped with the latest in prosthetic fashion. Evil Dead Regeneration follows Ash, the lone survivor of a camp discovering the Necronomicon - the wholly evil book of the dead. Thought to have murdered his companions, Ash is arrested, convicted of the crime, and sentenced to Sunny Meadows, an institute for the criminally insane, but not for long. Ash's peaceful stay is about to end - thanks to the perverted experiments of his very own psychiatrist, Dr. Reinhard. Hell-bent on using science to harness the Necronomicon's powers, the mad doctor unleashes the book's all-powerful Evil on the world - releasing a new slew of Deadites, monsters and spirits, twisting reality into a hellish strudel and leaving mankind with that not-so-fresh apocalyptic feeling. [THQ]
Metascore:
68
User Score:
8.5
The Punisher 802.

The Punisher

Platform: PlayStation 2
January 17, 2005
Driven by a hatred of crime bordering on insanity, Frank Castle became The Punisher, a one-man army whose mission goes far beyond revenge. Taking on the city's high-powered crime lords, he wreaks havoc on the corrupt with methods reserved for those on the wrong side of the law. "The Punisher" video game represents the best of over 30 years of "Punisher" comic books and depicts some of the grittiest storylines in the Marvel Universe. [THQ]
Metascore:
68
User Score:
8.3
Ultimate Fighting Championship: Throwdown 803.

Ultimate Fighting Championship: Throwdown

Platform: PlayStation 2
June 3, 2002
Features actual UFC champions and all the real, unbelievable mixed martial arts moves found in the Octagon. Using incredible deep offensive and defensive strategies, players can string limitless combos together and exploit the fighting technique that most suits their personal style. Features the top ranked fighters in the world Tito Ortiz and Chuck Liddell. [Crave Entertainment]
Metascore:
68
User Score:
8.0
ATV Quad Power Racing 2 804.

ATV Quad Power Racing 2

Platform: PlayStation 2
January 14, 2003
ATV: Quad Power Racing 2 is all about big tricks, big boots to the face and big finishes. It's arcade ATV racing like you always wanted it to be. ATV Quad Power Racing 2 combines 10 of the top pro riders in the world (including Dana Creech, Kory Ellis and Tim Farr) and 40+ real-life sponsors with the fast, edge of your seat, arcade gameplay the fans of the original know and love. Get ready to get injured. [Acclaim]
Metascore:
68
User Score:
7.2
Goblin Commander: Unleash the Horde 805.

Goblin Commander: Unleash the Horde

Platform: PlayStation 2
November 11, 2003
In Goblin Commander: Unleash The Horde, you lead your goblin clans through ceaseless battle in the war-torn land of Ogriss, a world ruled by goblins. Advancing through dark subterranean caves, lush woodland cities and towering storm-swept castles; you wage war with an army of specialized goblin warriors and fearsome monsters to prevent the ultimate destruction of Ogriss. Goblin Commander: Unleash The Horde sets itself apart from other Real-Time Strategy games with fast arcade-style action, richly detailed and destructible environments, and an easy-to-master control scheme designed specifically for console game pads. [Jaleco Entertainment]
Metascore:
68
User Score:
8.6
Harry Potter: Quidditch World Cup 806.

Harry Potter: Quidditch World Cup

Platform: PlayStation 2
October 28, 2003
Take to the air in the first game that allows players to fully experience the magical speed, power, and competition of Quidditch, the favorite sport of witches and wizards, in the Harry Potter: Quidditch World Cup game. For the first time, gamers will experience the full complexity and exciting challenge of Quidditch, which involves two teams of seven players who fly on broomsticks, playing four balls simultaneously. Players will control every position on their team, including three Chasers who try to score with the Quaffle, two Beaters who control the dangerous Bludgers, the Keeper who protects the goal, and the Seeker who chases the elusive Golden Snitch that must be caught to end the match. [Electronic Arts]
Metascore:
68
User Score:
6.9
NASCAR 07 807.

NASCAR 07

Platform: PlayStation 2
September 6, 2006
Get an inside look at the incredibly fast and dangerous world of NASCAR racing with NASCAR 07. The control is now in the hands of the player as they attempt to navigate through intense moments with drivers racing inches apart at 200 mph. Push your car to the limit and leave drivers in the dust as all-new effects from screen blurring to camera shaking highlight every detail of the action. Modify your car's handling to your exact specification with a user-friendly sliding scale that makes for ultimate control behind the wheel. Get a NASCAR 101 racing education in a one-on-one tutorial from Kenny Wallace, then select your favorite driver and invest skill points to help him reach the pinnacle of the sport: The NEXTEL Cup Series Championship. [Electronic Arts]
Metascore:
68
User Score:
8.2
Army Men: RTS 808.

Army Men: RTS

Platform: PlayStation 2
March 27, 2002
A deep and strategic adventure without the intimidation of other Real-Time Strategy games. Army Men: RTS features an intuitive interface custom designed for the PlayStation 2, and is easy to pick up and play. This is not another plastic soldier game; the game forces players to think about how to strategically build and manage troops, vehicles and buildings while involved in an all out war! [3DO]
Metascore:
68
User Score:
6.6
Gallop Racer 2003: A New Breed 809.

Gallop Racer 2003: A New Breed

Platform: PlayStation 2
March 31, 2003
Experience the world of Gallop Racer with an inside look into the unique sport of thoroughbred racing! Gallop Racer 2003 is bigger and better than before with a fully interactive betting system, a horse training mode for beginner riders, 32 different track environments, and over 3000 unlockable horses! [Tecmo]
Metascore:
68
User Score:
8.5
Star Wars: The Force Unleashed 810.

Star Wars: The Force Unleashed

Platform: PlayStation 2
September 16, 2008
Star Wars: The Force Unleashed casts players as Darth Vader's "Secret Apprentice" and promises to unveil new revelations about the Star Wars galaxy. The expansive story, created under direction from George Lucas, is set during the largely unexplored era between "Star Wars: Episode III Revenge of the Sith" and "Star Wars: Episode IV A New Hope." In it, players assist the iconic villain in his quest to rid the universe of Jedi - and face decisions that could change the course of their destiny. Unleash and upgrade the Secret Apprentice's four core Force powers - Force push, grip, repulse and lightning - throughout the course of the game, and combine them for ultra-destructive, never-before-seen combos. The Secret Apprentice doesn't just Force push enemies into walls - he Force pushes enemies through walls. The Secret Apprentice doesn't just Force grip foes to throw them aside - he Force grips them in midair, zapping them with lightning, then dropping them to the ground to explode like a bomb. In addition to new adversaries created just for the game, such as fugitive Jedi and Force-sensitive Felucians, players also confront and associate with familiar faces from the Star Wars films, including Darth Vader. Visit locations such as Episode III's Wookiee homeworld Kashyyyk and the floral Felucia, the junk planet Raxus Prime, plus an Imperial TIE fighter construction facility. Decisions made by players throughout the game determine the path of the story, including multiple endings that will rock Star Wars continuity as they know it. [LucasArts]
Metascore:
68
User Score:
7.8
Monster Hunter 811.

Monster Hunter

Platform: PlayStation 2
September 21, 2004
Monster Hunter offers gamers the challenge of exploring vastly detailed environments confronting mammoth creatures and completing the numerous quests that await them. The game can be enjoyed either single player offline or four player online. In Monster Hunter, the world is a much simpler placefor early civilization. Fantastic creatures from all walks of life coexist with mankind. The struggle to hunt or be hunted rules the world. As young monster hunters, players will face a variety of quests and battle against powerful beings either aloneor with the aid of others. Players begin by selecting and customizing their main character from a host of groups, each with their own arsenal and fighting techniques. Monster Hunter unfolds as expeditions are revealed and players are given the option to choose between the wide ranges of challenging assignments they would like to undertake. Objectives vary from defeating specific beasts, protecting a town or collecting items. Hunters are richly rewarded for every accomplished objective or the valiant efforts put forth during battle, allowing them to obtain more powerful weapons and equipment. The world continues to expand as difficult missions are successfully accomplished. [Capcom]
Metascore:
68
User Score:
8.5
Wallace & Gromit: Curse of the Were-Rabbit 812.

Wallace & Gromit: Curse of the Were-Rabbit

Platform: PlayStation 2
September 29, 2005
Konami's Wallace & Gromit: The Curse of the Were-Rabbit video game closely follows the events of the Aardman and DreamWorks film, with players using cooperative modes to guide any pairing of Wallace, Gromit or their rabbit friend, Hutch, through four huge areas. Players are given free reign of the area as they attempt to solve the problems of the Giant Vegetable Competition. Their mission takes them from the seaside to suburbia as they venture out at night to confront the beast responsible for the vegetable-based carnage. [Konami]
Metascore:
68
User Score:
3.9
Ice Age 2: The Meltdown 813.

Ice Age 2: The Meltdown

Platform: PlayStation 2
March 14, 2006
Their world is melting, and your Ice Age 2 The Meltdown pals need help escaping the biggest flash flood in prehistory. Swim, splash, and scurry through all the action and adventure from the new Ice Age 2 The Meltdown movie and unearth fun, laughter and surprises along the way. Play as Scrat, along with your favorite heroes from the film. Dive into a huge variety of exciting mini-games, like Sid's Slippery Sloth Slide Challenge. Journey through the amazing worlds of the Ice Age 2 The Meltdown movie... and new ones too. [Vivendi Universal]
Metascore:
68
User Score:
7.9
Atelier Iris 2: The Azoth of Destiny 814.

Atelier Iris 2: The Azoth of Destiny

Platform: PlayStation 2
April 25, 2006
The sequel to Gust's RPG about an alchemist out to prove himself and make use of his awesome skills. Atelier Iris 2 focuses on two main characters whom you can assume at will. One character embarks on adventures in distant worlds, facing off against enemies via a turn-based battle system. The other character stays behind at home and creates items and weapons.
Metascore:
68
User Score:
7.3
Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire 815.

Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire

Platform: PlayStation 2
November 8, 2005
In Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire, Harry is mysteriously selected as the fourth competitor in the dangerous Triwizard Tournament. Each contestant in this international competition must confront a fire-breathing dragon, rescue friends from the icy depths of the Black Lake, and navigate the twisting mysteries of a vast, dangerous maze. Players experience all the thrills of the movie - from the Quidditch World Cup campsite to a heart-stopping duel with Lord Voldemort himself. Harry, Ron, and Hermione are all playable characters, modeled after their big-screen counterparts. In this game, an all-new spell-casting system allows players to feel the magic for the first time as the controller shakes and reacts with every flick of the wand. Players can also team up with friends in co-operative play to combine their magic and produce more powerful spells than ever before. [Electronic Arts]
Metascore:
68
User Score:
6.2
Nightshade 816.

Nightshade

Platform: PlayStation 2
February 10, 2004
As menacing demons and monsters fill the city of Tokyo, panicked government officials call upon the extreme cunning and power of a new ninja talent named Hibana. The amazing skills of this young female fighter earned her respect at an early age and she was offered masterful training from one of the Oboro Clan's most esteemed warriors. With sharp precision and incredible speed, Hibana battles fierce enemies atop a moving fighter jet, trucks, and more, while narrowly dodging enemy missiles. Her mastery of the ancient Tate Attack allows her to slay an unlimited number of enemies at once. With the Stealth Dash, she leaves her shadowy likeness behind as she runs circles around her lumbering enemies, which confuses them and makes them vulnerable to her fatal sword blows. Hibana alone must power through 13 incredible, destructible environments to defeat hordes of Hellspawn newly awakened by the ancient Akujiki curse. [Sega]
Metascore:
68
User Score:
7.8
Taito Legends 817.

Taito Legends

Platform: PlayStation 2
October 25, 2005
The complete Taito Legends title list: Space Invaders (1978), Phoenix(1980), Space Invaders Part 2 (1980), Colony 7 (1981), Electric Yoyo (1982), Jungle Hunt (1982), Zoo Keeper (1982), Elevator Action (1983), Great Swordsman (1984), Return of the Invaders (1985), Bubble Bobble (1986), Gladiator (1986), Tokio (1986), Exzisus (1987), Plump Pop (1987), Operation Wolf (1987), Rainbow Islands (1987), Rastan (1987), Super Qix (1987), The New Zealand Story (1988), Operation Thunderbolt (1988), Battle Shark (1989), Continental Circus (1989), Plotting (1989), Volfied (1989), Ninja Kids (1990), Space Gun (1990), Thunderfox (1990) Tube It (1993). [Sega]
Metascore:
68
User Score:
7.9
Mega Man X8 818.

Mega Man X8

Platform: PlayStation 2
December 7, 2004
Starring Mega Man and allies Zero and Axl, the eighth "X" saga is an all new action-adventure packed with more features, depth and variety than the series has ever seen. Your quest begins with war-torn Earth, left in shambles after the fall-out of Sigma's war on the planet. Humankind, planning a mass exodus to the moon, has been mass-producing a new generation of robot reploids to start colonizing it. But Sigma has corrupted their DNA to make them turn on humans. This time, you and your team-mates must head to outer space and eventually the moon on an out-of-this world mission of epic proportions to save mankind! [Capcom]
Metascore:
68
User Score:
8.3
Batman: Vengeance 819.

Batman: Vengeance

Platform: PlayStation 2
October 23, 2001
Become Batman with blistering martial arts combos, over 500 unique animated moves, and a multi-functional cape with its own A.I. Wield such goodies as Batarangs, Batgrapples, Flash Bombs, Remote Charges, Batcuffs, Nets, the Batlauncher, Batscope, and more. [Ubi Soft]
Metascore:
68
User Score:
7.2
The Simpsons Game 820.

The Simpsons Game

Platform: PlayStation 2
October 30, 2007
The Simpsons Game features a hilarious, sprawling, and mind-busting storyline crafted by the TV show's Emmy Award-winning writers. The action-comedy also features the full cast of voice actors from the TV show who reprise their roles for the game. In The Simpsons Game, Homer, Marge, Bart, and Lisa use exciting, all-new powers to save the world from rising chaos. To help the Simpsons, gamers at home must journey through all of Springfield (as well as vast worlds beyond!), vanquish an amazing array of villains, and fight their way through parodies of popular games. [Electronic Arts]
Metascore:
68
User Score:
7.8
Justice League Heroes 821.

Justice League Heroes

Platform: PlayStation 2
October 17, 2006
Justice League Heroes is an action adventure game with role-playing customization featuring Superman, Batman, Green Lantern, The Flash, Wonder Woman, Martian Manhunter, Zatanna and other unlockable Justice League super heroes. Each hero possesses an array of character-specific, upgradeable superpowers resulting in unique controls and fighting-styles. Engaging in one-to-two player cooperative combat, gamers are be able to customize and master these superpowers as they travel through interactive and destructible environments spanning the farthest corners of the universe. [Eidos Interactive]
Metascore:
68
User Score:
8.2
Ty the Tasmanian Tiger 3: Night of the Quinkan 822.

Ty the Tasmanian Tiger 3: Night of the Quinkan

Platform: PlayStation 2
October 12, 2005
TY and his mates face their biggest challenge yet – an otherworldly invasion by an ancient evil known as the Quinkan. With Bush Rescue disbanded, TY begins the challenging task of reforming his team and leading the fight against the dark oppressors. In this next chapter, players will embark on a series of engaging missions and challenges filled with new and upgradeable weapons – including his trade mark boomerang collection -- and vehicles. TY’s new adventures will take him into a shadowy world full of dangerous creatures, and will see him face bigger and badder enemies. [Krome]
Metascore:
68
User Score:
7.5
Devil May Cry 2 823.

Devil May Cry 2

Platform: PlayStation 2
January 25, 2003
Dante is back! Prepare for the next, stylish chapter of Capcom's ultimate action thriller, Devil May Cry. Dante, the mysterious half-man, half-demon action hero is back to battle the legions of the underworld. Sporting trash-taling attitude and rock star good looks, Dante launches into a new adventure with twice the environments, twice the graphic sizzle and twice the gameplay of the original. [Capcom]
Metascore:
68
User Score:
6.2
XGRA: Extreme-G Racing Association 824.

XGRA: Extreme-G Racing Association

Platform: PlayStation 2
September 11, 2003
In the future racing is faster - much faster. More dangerous - much more dangerous. And it's totally merciless, which means anything goes. Run by the XGRA (the Extreme Gravity Racing Association), this motorized bloodsport throws teams of futuristic bikes and daredevil riders against one another through dangerous tracks that crisscross vast and treacherous landscapes pushing all to their limits.... And beyond! [Acclaim]
Metascore:
68
User Score:
7.7
NBA Live 08 825.

NBA Live 08

Platform: PlayStation 2
October 1, 2007
Taking a page out of NBA Street Homecourt's book, NBA Live 08 introduces Quickstrike Ballhandling. This intuitive gameplay mechanic is mapped to the right analog stick and gives you the direct responsiveness you need to perform a full repertoire of ankle-breaking ball-handling moves that let you dominate on the perimeter. Pass the ball inside and win the battle in the post with all-new 'own the paint' post play for the big men down low. Use the new shot-countershot control to string together combos of fakes and shots to fool your defender into committing and create space for the game-defining bucket. NBA Live 08 introduces hot spots, where real NBA shot data is used to illuminate the locations on the floor where your players are most effective. Couple this with all-new signature go-to moves that capture the essence of the NBA's best, and you can now play the game on a console like you see it from the stands. [Electronic Arts]
Metascore:
68
User Score:
6.7
Juiced 826.

Juiced

Platform: PlayStation 2
June 13, 2005
Juiced, as in life, is all about the car. Style comes in a close second to speed, and Juiced offers thousands of real-time modding combinations that empower players to create their ultimate personality-infused street machines. But it takes more than a fresh coat of pearlescent paint to earn respect on the road; it takes the ball bearings to go up against the trash-talking, nitrous- burning faithful who want to strip everyone of their cash, cars and pride. Juiced lets players connect with their community and share the high-octane action by recruiting drivers to become part of their crew and race together as a team to put the brakes on the competition. Features more than 50 licensed vehicles, including Toyota, Honda, Nissan, Dodge, Ford, Mazda Mitsubishi, Pontiac, Holden, Volkswagen, Fiat, Renault, Subaru, Peugeot and Chevrolet; Hundreds of authentic aftermarket parts from leading manufacturers such as A'PEXi, AEM, Bridgestone, Ferodo, Konig, Alpine and HKS that provide players with thousands of personalized vehicle customization combinations; Progressive, non-linear gameplay that enables players to build their characters and cars, and gain respect and notoriety by winning races and cash; Unique blending of simulation and the high-octane appeal of arcade-style racing; Ability to build custom racing crews that work together as a team to win races; Authentic car physics and damage; and Online head-to-head play. [Acclaim]
Metascore:
68
User Score:
7.5
Phantasy Star Universe 827.

Phantasy Star Universe

Platform: PlayStation 2
October 24, 2006
Phantasy Star Universe offers two complete RPG experiences - a single-player action adventure spanning multiple planets, and a robust online multi-player component. The game offers long-time fans the epic experience they have been clamoring for. The solo adventure features more than 40 hours of gameplay, an emotionally engaging story, traditional cut scenes, and strong character development. The title's hero is Ethan Waber, a 17-year old cadet intent on saving his sister, who is living on a planet under siege by mysterious life forces called THE SEED. In Online Mode, players are given the opportunity to create their own characters from a range of races, and they get to explore all three planets in the Grarl solar system. Fans can travel with a squad of other adventurers, enter urban sprawls teeming with hundreds of other players, and build their avatars into powerful warriors. [Sega]
Metascore:
68
User Score:
8.1
Hunter: The Reckoning Wayward 828.

Hunter: The Reckoning Wayward

Platform: PlayStation 2
September 9, 2003
Evil exists everywhere, but it is unseen by most. As a Hunter, you have the special gift (or curse) to recognize and destroy the evil that has come back from the dead to dwell the earth. A cult has formed in Ashcroft and it's up to the team of Hunters to destroy it. Choose from five playable characters; each with unique weapons, edges and supernatural abilities. Storyline, characters and environments based on White Wolf's gothic pen and paper role playing game. Unleash an arsenal of melee and ranged weapons like Flame Throwers and Grenade Launchers. Hunter Headquarters: Choose your path, character and weapons between levels. Go it alone or combine forces with two-player cooperative play. [Vivendi Universal]
Metascore:
68
User Score:
8.3
Fatal Fury: Battle Archives Volume 1 829.

Fatal Fury: Battle Archives Volume 1

Platform: PlayStation 2
August 14, 2007
SNK’s first fighting franchise now available in one complete collection for the PS2. FATAL FURY, FATAL FURY 2, FATAL FURY SPECIAL & FATAL FURY 3. Create your own player character with the Color Edit function. Switch the Soundtracks of all 4 titles between Original and Arranged Compositions. [SNK Playmore]
Metascore:
68
User Score:
8.3
Terminator 3: The Redemption 830.

Terminator 3: The Redemption

Platform: PlayStation 2
September 2, 2004
Developed by Atari?s own Paradigm Entertainment, Terminator 3: Redemption features vehicle and character based combat and exploration from a third-person perspective and be presented in a larger and more diverse Terminator world. Terminator 3: Redemption allows players to assume the role of the most popular and iconic character featured in the Terminator films, the Terminator. Featuring Arnold Schwarzenegger?s voice and likeness, Terminator 3: Redemption surprises players with innovative and exciting gameplay presented in a number of different styles utilizing the vehicles and enemies that come straight from the Terminator universe, pitting the Terminator against numerous ground-based and air forces. [Atari]
Metascore:
68
User Score:
7.9
Grandia Xtreme 831.

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
Gungrave: Overdose 832.

Gungrave: Overdose

Platform: PlayStation 2
September 15, 2004
(Also known as "Gungrave OD") Beyond-The-Grave, our favorite undead-Mafioso-turned-almost-good-guy, is back to kick ass against the Corsione family and prevent them from using the Seed to gain control of the world. Joining Grave are two new unlockable characters: Juji Kabane, a blind, foul-mouthed, and perpetually angry swordsman who wears a shabby overcoat and carries a pair of gunblades, and Rocketbilly Redcadillac, a rock star who wears a red riding jacket and sports a slick ducktail. The designers of Gungrave: Overdose believe in the art of the kill, and to prove it they introduced Artistic Points, earned through elegant and effective destruction. Artistic Points unlock hidden moves and power-ups. [Mastiff]
Metascore:
68
User Score:
7.9
Shadow Man: 2econd Coming 833.

Shadow Man: 2econd Coming

Platform: PlayStation 2
February 28, 2002
A large scale 3rd person multiple route horror adventure, featuring a combination of platform, combat, stealth and puzzle based gameplay. As Mike LeRoi, the Shadow Man, Walker Between Worlds, Lord of Deadside, you battle the Grigori, a group of sadistic demons that have been masquerading as humans for the past 2000 years and now seek to return their monstrous leader, Asmodeus, from the Pit. [Acclaim]
Metascore:
68
User Score:
7.9
Medal of Honor Rising Sun 834.

Medal of Honor Rising Sun

Platform: PlayStation 2
November 11, 2003
Step into the boots of a World War II soldier and survive Pearl Harbor. The epic saga of World War II continues with Medal of Honor Rising Sun. The war has shifted to the Pacific Theatre, and its outcome depends on you. Play as Marine Corporal Joseph Griffin in a far-reaching tale of two brothers that weaves its storyline from this title into the next game in the award-winning MOH franchise. As Japanese forces seek to expand their dominion over the Pacific, you must use stealth, commando tactics, and sabotage to turn the tide in your favor. Featuring real-life historical battles like Pearl Harbor and Guadalcanal, over 20 authentic WWII weapons, highly intelligent enemies, and a heroic cast of characters that fight on your side from level to level, Medal of Honor Rising Sun delivers the standard-setting experience for all action games. [Electronic Arts]
Metascore:
68
User Score:
7.5
Pipe Mania 835.

Pipe Mania

Platform: PlayStation 2
September 26, 2008
Join alfonso junior and his sister fawcett in a race against time to save their paradise island. Home from pollution and cowboy plumbers. Pipe mania is a frenetically charged puzzle game that will challenge your mental skills to the maximum across intense, fast-paced levels. Beat the puzzles set by the island residents and become a pipe mania puzzle master. 50+ levels across 4 game modes: world, arcade, bonus and the Updated classic pipe mania game. Enhanced visuals & a host of characters to help and hinder attacks & damage. New pieces, new play mechanics, multiple floozes. [Empire Interactive]
Metascore:
68
User Score:
tbd
Shrek SuperSlam 836.

Shrek SuperSlam

Platform: PlayStation 2
October 25, 2005
Slam, smash, beat and brawl your friends in Shrek SuperSlam - the most twisted fighting game ever. Play as 20 characters from the Shrek universe, including Shrek, Donkey, Puss in Boots, and the villainous Prince Charming. SuperSlam your opponents through windows and walls in 16 fully destructible environments. Run for cover when characters unleash their signature fighting moves, like Shrek’s disgusting Green Storm (better plug your nose!) and Puss in Boots’ irresistible Cute Attack. And weapons like the Big Fairy Bazooka and the Hammer of Smiting give you endless ways to blast your opponents into oblivion. Up to four players. [Activision]
Metascore:
67
User Score:
6.6
Madden NFL 09 837.

Madden NFL 09

Platform: PlayStation 2
August 12, 2008
Madden NFL 09 combines a more authentic gameplay simulation experience and deeper game modes for the hard core fans with all-new EA SportsFamily Play, featuring an easy-to-use control system that help rookies master the game. With the new QB Avoidance Stick and new combo moves, plus an enhanced Fantasy Challenge and all-new SuperSim, the franchise takes its next leap in bringing you the ultimate football experience with Madden NFL 09. Anybody can dominate the game like a pro with EA SportsFamily Play. An all-new playcalling system features simplified one-button controls and assisted player movements. All-New Franchise Scoring System - Earn points at season's end in Franchise mode by accumulating a winning record during the regular and post-season, progressing your players from no-name status to superstar caliber, increasing attendance, drafting elite players, and more. New SuperSim - Take full control over the pace of a game by simulating a single play, a quarter, a half, or an entire game. Take the field or take plays off, it’s entirely up to you. Earn Your Stripes - Use points earned in practice to improve your skills and overtake players ahead of you on the depth chart, then do whatever it takes to meet your team’s expectations by reaching key incentives that are written in your contract. Three new league champions with unique special abilities have joined the fray with one goal in mind: knocking you from your championship run. Defeat each champ in the new Champions Stadium at the end of each league and you’ll advance to the next tier. Pull off new combo moves by stringing together multiple actions in succession or direct receivers’ routes when scrambling out of the pocket with your quarterback. An enhanced gameplay system also features the QB Avoidance Stick, allowing your quarterback to avoid pressure while in the pocket by quickly scrambling away in four different directions. [Electronic Arts]
Metascore:
67
User Score:
6.7
Beatmania 838.

Beatmania

Platform: PlayStation 2
March 28, 2006
Straight from the arcades, beatmania is an interactive DJ simulation that puts you at the center of the music. Utilizing a specially designed DJ controller featuring a turntable, players must create and perform the music by hitting the notes that appear on screen and scratching the turntable at the right timing. Beatmania lets you spin the tracks, feel the vibe, drop the beats and create the energy of a club all at your fingertips. Spin the music to over 50 club tracks. Show off your mixing skills with exciting two player modes. Interactive music experience that lets you mix music in real-time. [Konami]
Metascore:
67
User Score:
8.0
Blood Omen 2 839.

Blood Omen 2

Platform: PlayStation 2
March 21, 2002
The latest installment in the Legacy of Kain Series is a 3rd person 3D action/combat game in which the player assumes the role of the vampire Kain. A compelling story drives the player through huge lushly detailed 3D environments and challenges his game play skills in combat, puzzle solving, stealth and exploration. With each success, the player achieves new dark powers that will grant Kain the ability to access treacherous new areas to explore and the power to face stronger, more aggressive enemies. As the player develops a stronger, more skilled vampire, he is rewarded with dozens of in-game cinematic sequences that unfold the continuing epic of Nosgoth, and Kain's attempts to ultimately rule over it. [Eidos Interactive]
Metascore:
67
User Score:
8.2
K-1 World Grand Prix 840.

K-1 World Grand Prix

Platform: PlayStation 2
July 9, 2003
The new breed of sport fighting games has entered the ring. K-1 World Grand Prix combines the tactical barrage of boxing with the powerful ferocity of no-holds-barred fighting to deliver the ultimate sport fighting experience. With greater depth, more strategy and the fiercest knockouts around, K-1 World Grand Prix puts all other sport fighting games on the canvas!Over 20 real K-1 fighters, each with signature moves & combos. Body-region-specific damage allows for tactical weakening the opponent. Endless offensive and defensive moves to employ. 7 game modes including Grand Prix, Trial, Revival & Head-to-head. [Konami]
Metascore:
67
User Score:
8.1
Fullmetal Alchemist 2: Curse of the Crimson Elixir 841.

Fullmetal Alchemist 2: Curse of the Crimson Elixir

Platform: PlayStation 2
July 12, 2005
(Also known as "Fullmetal Alchemist 2: Akaki Elixir no Akuma") The story begins in Lior, a desert city that Edward and Alphonse visit in the first episode of the animated series. As the brothers are unveiling the secrets of a cult called Leto, they are attacked by shadowy creatures from the unknown. Meanwhile, a frightening phenomenon is sweeping the country; people in many regions are vanishing without a trace. In Resembool, Edward and Alphonse meet an enigmatic alchemist. It seems that he has some connection with both the disappearances and the strange creatures encountered earlier. When Colonel Mustang sends the brothers to investigate a village plagued by these monsters, they meet Arlen, an archaeologist who is studying the ancient civilization of Lebis. Edward and Alphonse soon find themselves headed for the ruins of Siam-Sid, the capital city of Lebis, to discover the truth behind the monstrous creatures and the puzzling disappearances.
Metascore:
67
User Score:
6.8
Wallace & Gromit in Project Zoo 842.

Wallace & Gromit in Project Zoo

Platform: PlayStation 2
October 7, 2003
Wallace & Gromit is an arcade platform adventure where the player has to liberate the zoo from the evil clutches of the maniacal Feathers. Feathers wants to make diamonds. Lots of diamonds. And he'll stop at nothing to achieve his dream. The diabolical penguin has incarcerated all the baby animals in order to persuade their parents to do his bidding and manufacture gems from the coal being mined using the incredible diamond-o-matic. Wallace & Gromit have smelled the fishy presence of Feathers and developed an elaborate plan to infiltrate his domain. And so the indomitable duo has to construct the integral part of their scheme, the Trojan Penguin. When the giant wooden bird is placed at the zoo gates Feathers' narcissistic personality embraces the 30-foot tribute and makes it the zoo centerpiece. Unbeknownst to Feathers, Wallace & Gromit reside in the Trojan Penguin complete with resplendent standard lamp and armchair. At night the pair can start their amazing adventure. [BAM! Entertainment]
Metascore:
67
User Score:
3.7
Naval Ops: Warship Gunner 843.

Naval Ops: Warship Gunner

Platform: PlayStation 2
June 25, 2003
The gameplay in Naval Ops: Warship Gunner involves two unique phases: design and battle. At the start of the design phase, players are given a mission briefing. Based on the mission?s objectives, players can construct or retrofit their ship with weapons, a propulsion system, aircraft, and defensive hardware. At this stage, players can also invest in new technology, develop new weapons, or purchase parts. Players can also bypass the process of ship design, and proceed directly into battle using ships based on actual naval craft. The battle phase puts the player?s real-time combat skills to the test. Players engage surface vessels and aircraft, destroy communications garrisons, and avoid high-G anti-ship missiles. Combat missions can take place around the clock making nighttime attacks a strategic option. Dense fog and heavy storms are just some of the other conditions that players must contend with. For help, players can rely on fully integrated combat systems providing complete situational awareness, and access to all weapons systems. [KOEI]
Metascore:
67
User Score:
8.3
Just Cause 844.

Just Cause

Platform: PlayStation 2
September 27, 2006
Assume the role of the flamboyant Rico Rodriguez – an undercover CIA operative specializing in regime change - as he tries to overthrow the corrupt government of San Esperito. This rogue South American island is suspected of stockpiling WMDs and it’s your job to negate the threat to world peace. It could be to your advantage that this tropical paradise is about to implode as various factions vie for power – it just needs a gentle nudge in the right direction. Just Cause offers the freedom to tackle your assignment however you want: play the island’s factions off against one another; incite a rebellion among the masses; or build alliances with rebel forces and drug cartels. The game world consists of 1,225 sq. miles of mountains, jungles, beaches, cities and villages which can be explored by land, sea and air. And you will have at your disposal a varied and exciting array of vehicles, planes and watercraft. [Eidos Interactive]
Metascore:
67
User Score:
7.5
World Championship Poker 2: Featuring Howard Lederer 845.

World Championship Poker 2: Featuring Howard Lederer

Platform: PlayStation 2
November 8, 2005
WCP 2 features Howard Lederer, Greg Raymer, Clonie Gowen, Amir Vahidi, Paul Darden, Robert Williamson III, Matt Savage, and Annie Duke. World Championship Poker 2 features a much more detailed one player game, where you now have to work your way up the ranks, starting in your mom's basement. Once you start winning and accumulating money, you can spend your winnings on increasingly better pads, and furnishings. Hit a losing streak, and you may have to hock your stuff to stay in the game. 14 types of poker are featured, including Texas Hold'em, Five Card Draw, Seven Card Stud and Pineapple. [Crave]
Metascore:
67
User Score:
6.3
The Operative: No One Lives Forever 846.

The Operative: No One Lives Forever

Platform: PlayStation 2
April 16, 2002
Travel across the globe in this award winning action shooter set in the swinging sixties. Your Mission: Assume the role of Cate Archer, a beautiful but deadly Operative working for UNITY - a super secret organization fighting to free the world from the clutches of H.A.R.M. From tense subterfuge to in-your-face combat, NOLF ups the ante for plot-driven, 1960's-influenced spy action with killer weapons, vivid international locales and deadly arch villains. Equipped with an arsenal of powerful weapons and ingenious gadgets, you must unravel a mystery that will lead you halfway around the world in a desperate search for answers. Includes four new levels featuring Cate in her younger days as a thief. [Sierra]
Metascore:
67
User Score:
8.1
Gadget Racers 847.

Gadget Racers

Platform: PlayStation 2
August 21, 2001
Choose from over 100 cars and 120 customizable parts as you make you way through 25 city, jungle, desert, and underwater (yes, underwater) courses in the game known as "Choro Q HG" in Japan.
Metascore:
67
User Score:
6.9
Castle Shikigami 2 848.

Castle Shikigami 2

Platform: PlayStation 2
November 17, 2004
(Known as "Shikigami no Shiro II" in Japan) The sequel to "Mobile Light Force 2", as it was know in the Western territories. The game plays like a traditional shooter in the style reminiscent of "Ikaruga," It enables players to control flying humans instead of ships.
Metascore:
67
User Score:
7.4
The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian 849.

The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian

Platform: PlayStation 2
May 15, 2008
The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian takes players throughout Narnia and includes a level, which is unique from both the novel and the film. The level, which is set between the events of "The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe" and Prince Caspian, takes place at the castle of Cair Paravel and tells the story of how Narnia fell to the Telmarine hordes. In Prince Caspian, Cair Paravel is seen only as abandoned ruins the Pevensies discover hundreds of years later. The action/adventure game offers gameplay for one or two players on the same system and drop-in/drop-out features, allowing either player to join the game and leave. With combat, exploration and puzzle solving that extends beyond the film, The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian is the ideal complement to the movie-going experience. The game features more than 20 playable characters including the ability to play as Prince Caspian. [Disney Interactive]
Metascore:
67
User Score:
7.0
Dragon Ball Z: Budokai 850.

Dragon Ball Z: Budokai

Platform: PlayStation 2
December 3, 2002
Enter the Dragon Ball Z Budokai. A spectacular 3D world filled with the fiercest fighters the universe has ever known. Test your skills against the most powerful Dragon Ball Z heroes and the most sinister villains. Every battle is more intense, more dangerous, and more epic than the one before. Will you be the last warrior standing? [Infogrames]
Metascore:
67
User Score:
7.8
Technic Beat 851.

Technic Beat

Platform: PlayStation 2
November 2, 2004
Technic Beat allows players to actually create, alter and dance on screen to their own music. The game features tunes from some of Namco's most popular games. In Technic Beat, players listen to music represented in the game by radiating concentric rings of sound. Picking up the beat, they dance into the middle of the rings and try to "catch" the music. If successful, they achieve the power to manipulate the sound rings and create entirely new music. As players progress and gain skill they are rewarded with spectacular visual displays, bonuses, and power ups. Technic Beat features include: Arcade mode ? use the Tension Meter to measure your performance. Push it up and you're on to the next round! Free mode ? choose the songs you want to play. Save and replay your performances, and control the camera and music. Challenge mode ? choose the difficulty level and let the game pick your test! Sudden death ? Can you play all the songs in order without a single mistake? Supports one or two players playing cooperatively or competitively. [Mastiff]
Metascore:
67
User Score:
tbd
Manhunt 2 852.

Manhunt 2

Platform: PlayStation 2
October 29, 2007
An experiment at a secret research facility has gone catastrophically wrong. Daniel Lamb and Leo Kasper are the only surviving subjects. The Pickman Project will stop at nothing to hunt them down and stop the truth from getting out. Demented screams echo around the dank Dixmor asylum that has caged you for the last six years. You open your eyes. A white-coated body slumps to the floor through your shaking hands. A bloody syringe slips from your arm. Waves of confusion and paranoia crash over you. You have no idea who you are or how you got here. The door to your cell is open. One choice. One chance. They took your life. Time to take it back. [Rockstar Games]
Metascore:
67
User Score:
7.9
Freestyle Metal X 853.

Freestyle Metal X

Platform: PlayStation 2
June 27, 2003
Freestyle Metal X unleashes anarchy with the freedom to do what you want, when you want. Be anti-establishment: break windows, run over people, ride where you normally can't ride...and get away with it. With an unlimited stunt system and a lawless energy, Freestyle Metal X dares riders to push the envelope with psychotic tricks in limitless, freestyle environments full of challenges and side events. Freestyle Metal X doesn't just cross the line, it eliminates it. A sizable dose of insanity will help you perform stunts on the tops of buildings, get air over the Vegas Strip, or shoot yourself out of a cannon onto the Marina streets. Be sick all over! [Midway]
Metascore:
67
User Score:
8.3
Mystic Heroes 854.

Mystic Heroes

Platform: PlayStation 2
November 24, 2002
In a world thought to have existed only in legend, four brave Mystics rise against the shadow of darkness that has engulfed the land. Level-up, gather runes, and wield and incredible arsenal of mystic attacks in this epic fantasy action!
Metascore:
67
User Score:
8.8
The King of Fighters Collection: The Orochi Saga 855.

The King of Fighters Collection: The Orochi Saga

Platform: PlayStation 2
October 28, 2008
The first ever collection of THE KING OF FIGHTERS, consisting of 5 complete games. KOF 94, 95, 96, 97, 98. [SNK Playmore]
Metascore:
67
User Score:
8.1
MLB Power Pros 2008 856.

MLB Power Pros 2008

Platform: PlayStation 2
July 29, 2008
With over ten different exciting game modes including the traditional Practice, Exhibition, League and Home Run Challenge modes, MLB Power Pros 2008 brings fans closer to the action than ever before. Gamers also get the opportunity to act as general manager and control the destiny of their own franchise in Season mode, or engage in entertaining role-playing story modes such as Success and MLB Life modes. As general manager, gamers can trade, sign free agents, coordinate practice schedules, purchase new equipment, call up and send down players from the Minor Leagues, along with other management options to bring in fans, win playoff games and eventually, earn the title of World Series champion. In Success mode, fans can participate in a story-based career of rising players in the Double-A Minor League system trying to improve their baseball skills and make an impression on baseball scouts while also having to balance various situations in their personal lives. Through a variety of amusing training and game challenges, players who complete Success mode can take their created player files into MLB Life as well, or also play as either an existing Major League Baseball player in Dream Mode, or start as a rookie in Major League Career mode. As a new feature in MLB Power Pros 2008, MLB Life is another story-based mode that allows fans the possibility to simulate the exciting life and experience of being a Major League Baseball player over the course of a 20-year career. While continuing to play in games through the regular baseball season, players also participate in a number of realistic situations such as signing contracts, purchasing houses and cars, making charitable donations, building up relationships with friends and teammates, picking up hobbies and much more. [2K Sports]
Metascore:
67
User Score:
8.5
PaRappa the Rapper 2 857.

PaRappa the Rapper 2

Platform: PlayStation 2
January 23, 2002
See if you have enough rhythm to keep the beat with everyone's favorite rappin' puppy. Join Parappa and a cast of new and favorite characters on a mission of the ultimate importance - to prevent the Evil Noodle Syndicate from turning everything into noodles! Check out the funky fresh tunes that are guaranteed to get your head bobbin' and your fingers tapping'. [Sony]
Metascore:
67
User Score:
7.9
NBA Jam 2004 858.

NBA Jam 2004

Platform: PlayStation 2
September 23, 2003
NBA JAM brings the "rim-rocking" highlights of NBA play to life with over the top, arcade-style 3-on-3 Basketball featuring spectacular high-flying dunks, ankle-breaking crossovers and "get that outta here" blocks! All the popular signature NBA JAM features are back - including over-the top gameplay, "On-Fire" & "Big Head" modes, no fouls, Hotspots and surprising hidden characters. Play against over 50 of the NBA's greatest players from the past 50 years in the Legends Tournament, taking you on a journey through the NBA of the 1950s - 1990s with era-specific music, uniforms, hairstyles, commentary and motions. Over 700 new motions, including signature moves for current NBA All-Stars and Legends. Game modes include quick-play Exhibition, NBA JAM Tournament, NBA Legends Tournament & Mini Games. All-new Create-A-Player allows you to build your own master of the court. Select upgraded attributes in the JAM Store. [Acclaim]
Metascore:
67
User Score:
8.5
The X-Files: Resist or Serve 859.

The X-Files: Resist or Serve

Platform: PlayStation 2
March 16, 2004
Uncover the Horrifying Truth. Set in the show's seventh season, the fear begins when Mulder and Scully travel to the small Rocky Mountain town of Red Falls to investigate a string of unusual murders linked to ghost sightings, the undead, and other paranormal phenomena. The agents then pursue an inhuman killer to a secret research facility in the Siberian wasteland and finally into the depths of a buried alien spacecraft. If they survive, they will unravel the mystery of the black oil and prevent the alien colonization of the planet...for now. The X-Files: Resist or Serve contains three horrific, interwoven episodes created by the Executive Producers of The X-Files. The game features authentic X-Files characters, music and storyline, voiceovers by David Duchovny, Gillian Andersen and the rest of the original cast, and unique DVD-style bonus material containing exclusive commentary and interviews. [Vivendi Universal]
Metascore:
67
User Score:
7.9
Smash Cars 860.

Smash Cars

Platform: PlayStation 2
August 13, 2003
No rules radio-controlled racing through living off-road worlds with giant objects, giant animals and giant people. Multiple shortcuts hidden on the tracks make for a more exciting racing and add more intrigue to overcoming opponents. Knocking over and hitting loose objects located on the track allow the player to pick up bonuses. [Creat]
Metascore:
67
User Score:
7.5
Outlaw Tennis 861.

Outlaw Tennis

Platform: PlayStation 2
July 26, 2005
Outlaw Tennis is a top quality tennis sim combined with the outrageous characters, play modes and humor of the Outlaw series of games. The Fighting/composure system that is unique to the Outlaw series adds a whole new dimension to the otherwise conservative world of tennis. Get ready to hit the courts, beat the daylights out of your opponent and cause a "racquet". Features 16 playable characters, customizable outfits and accessories. 6 improvable attributes: Power, Endurance, Control, Serve, Accuracy, Speed. 12 courts - 10 regular unlockable courts, 1 drill court, 1 surprise court. Dynamic Weather- patterns include sunshine, rain (thunder & lightning), snow and fog. Multiple Surface Types – Including Concrete, Black Top, Hard Polished Wood, Indoor Carpet Marble, Clay, Dirt, Natural Grass and Snow. 7 Match Modes including: Classic Tennis, Hot Potato, Casino, Baseball, Football Rules, Cash Zones, and Ping-Pong. [Globa Star]
Metascore:
67
User Score:
tbd
Haunting Ground 862.

Haunting Ground

Platform: PlayStation 2
May 10, 2005
(Also known as "Demento") In Haunting Ground, players take on the role of Fiona Belli, an 18 year old girl who is the sole survivor of a tragic car accident that has claimed both her parents. When she regains consciousness following the accident, she finds herself locked up in an unfamiliar old castle, with no clear way out. As she makes her way through unsettling surroundings, she encounters an array of strange inhabitants and learns that she has become the heiress of the mysterious castle upon her parents' death. Fiona also comes across Debilitas, a deformed and disturbed man who chases her relentlessly. Luckily, she meets a white shepherd dog named Hewie who has also been trapped in the castle. By saving him from the shackles that imprison him, an instant bond is formed. This spine-chilling survival horror game is set in a mysterious castle that has become a prison for two innocent characters- an orphaned young girl and a white shepherd dog. They must utilize each other's strengths if they hope to escape from their horrifying surroundings. Haunting Ground combines a compelling ambiance of terror and solitude with challenging puzzles and a unique gameplay approach. [Capcom]
Metascore:
67
User Score:
9.0
Commandos 2: Men of Courage 863.

Commandos 2: Men of Courage

Platform: PlayStation 2
August 28, 2002
A tactical action/strategy game set against the backdrop of World War II. Take control of an elite group of commandos who must venture deep into enemy territory and utilize their combined expertise to complete a series of mission-based objectives. Go covert into new environments based on authentic WWII locations: the heart of the third Reich, a northern European submarine installation, the headquarters of the Japanese army and more. [Eidos Interactive]
Metascore:
67
User Score:
7.1
Tsugunai: Atonement 864.

Tsugunai: Atonement

Platform: PlayStation 2
November 29, 2001
The story of a young mercenary named Leise, who has inadvertently angered the God of Light by removing the mystical Treasure Orb from its sacred pedestal. As punishment, the God of Light forever separates his soul from his body until he atones for his sins by helping the people of Walondia. However, without a physical body of his own, the only way to change the fates of the people is to possess them. Ultimately, Leise must confront the evil power responsible for the darkness that has befallen Walondia. [Atlus]
Metascore:
67
User Score:
8.3
NFL Quarterback Club 2002 865.

NFL Quarterback Club 2002

Platform: PlayStation 2
September 7, 2001
The only football game with NFL Quarterback Challenge Mode, which features four head-to-head events: Speed and Mobility, Accuracy, Long Distance Throw, and Read & Recognition. Play as an active QB or as a retired great such as Elway, Marino, Young, Kelly, and Simms.
Metascore:
67
User Score:
7.8
Legaia 2: Duel Saga 866.

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
Top Spin 867.

Top Spin

Platform: PlayStation 2
September 26, 2005
Top Spin takes 16 of the top professional tennis players in the world including Maria Sharapova, Roger Federer, Venus Williams and Carlos Moya and puts them in gamers' hands to create the most realistic tennis game ever. Players must work their way up from an unranked amateur with no skills, to a top ranked player in the world with huge endorsement deals. Top Spin further pushes the edge of competition as the only PlayStation 2 tennis game playable online. [2K Games]
Metascore:
67
User Score:
7.4
Extermination 868.

Extermination

Platform: PlayStation 2
July 23, 2001
Developed by members of the original "Resident Evil" creative team, Extermination, a survival horror/action/adventure games, casts you as Dennis Riley, a Marine Special Forces RECON operative on an Antarctica mission to stop the outbreak of a virus mutating people unearthly creatures.
Metascore:
67
User Score:
7.9
Lupin the 3rd: Treasure of the Sorcerer King 869.

Lupin the 3rd: Treasure of the Sorcerer King

Platform: PlayStation 2
February 11, 2004
Fantastic heists, impossible escapes, and busty brunettes - all in a day's work for anime's favorite thief. Play with all the style and panache of a British spy while committing crimes even the most accomplished cat-burglar would be proud of. Use disguises, stealth and of course the loot, to solve puzzles, gather clues and tackle obstacles. Will you reach the King's palace and its golden treasures? And watch out for the lovely Fujiko - she might steal more than your heart... [Bandai]
Metascore:
67
User Score:
7.2
Cars Mater-National Championship 870.

Cars Mater-National Championship

Platform: PlayStation 2
October 29, 2007
Cars Mater-National features an all-new International group of racers vying for their chance to compete against Lightning McQueen in the First Annual Mater-National Race Festival, hosted by Lightning’s best friend, Mater. Explore the new and improved open world of Radiator Springs, play in the all-new Monster Mode, jump into the fast lane with 6 new International racing competitors, burn rubber on new tracks, and twist and turn your way through new mini-games like Ramone’s Rhythmic Rumble and Fillmore’s Fuel Frenzy. Explore the new open world of Radiator Springs, Lightning McQueen’s new Racing Headquarters, and practice facility Over 20 challenging mini-games. 7 exciting new international characters. Multiple new adrenaline-packed tracks to race on. Go head to head with over 10 multiplayer games. [THQ]
Metascore:
67
User Score:
7.6
NHL 2K8 871.

NHL 2K8

Platform: PlayStation 2
September 10, 2007
Fully redesigned next-gen player models with accurate equipment and updated player faces brings you realistic hockey. Goaltending has been completely overhauled with instinctive AI, entirely new animations, and situation specific behaviors. Goaltenders now come out and challenge, guard the post, perform spectacular butterfly saves, and much more. A new control system delivers an experience that transcends the hockey videogame genre. Take control of "the DEEPEST franchise mode in the business," now complete with realistic CBA features including waivers, two-way contracts, restricted and unrestricted free agents, and salary cap management. Off-season has also been revamped, boasting a brand new negotiation system, improved draft, and refurbished free agent signing. Topping off everything is the addition of an all-new player progression system and dynamic player types. 2K Sports Online - Go head-to-head against the best players on the planet and enter for your chance to win a new Dodge. [2K Sports]
Metascore:
67
User Score:
6.4
WALL-E 872.

WALL-E

Platform: PlayStation 2
June 24, 2008
What if mankind had to leave Earth, and somebody forgot to turn the last robot off? After hundreds of lonely years of doing what he was built for, WALL-E (short for Waste Allocation Load Lifter Earth-Class) discovers a new purpose in life (besides collecting knick-knacks) when he meets a sleek search robot named EVE. EVE comes to realize that WALL-E has inadvertently stumbled upon the key to the planet’s future, and races back to space to report her findings to the humans (who have been eagerly awaiting word that it is safe to return home). Meanwhile, WALL-E chases EVE across the galaxy and sets into motion one of the most exciting and imaginative comedy adventures ever brought to the big screen. Joining WALL-E on his fantastic journey across a universe of never-before-imagined visions of the future, is a hilarious cast of characters including a pet cockroach, and a heroic team of malfunctioning misfit robots. Players of the game take control of WALL-E and EVE through a fast-paced adventure based on the Disney/Pixar film. The game allows fans to relive some of the movie’s most thrilling moments as they explore 10 worlds filled with non-stop action and adventure, along with head-to-head multiplayer challenges. Players will recognize the storyline, characters and key locations from the WALL-E film as they carry out intense missions, dodge dangerous enemies and navigate their way through a futuristic world. In addition, the game contains new storylines and environments that movie-goers will not see in theaters. [THQ]
Metascore:
67
User Score:
8.4
Taito Legends 2 873.

Taito Legends 2

Platform: PlayStation 2
May 16, 2007
Taito Legends 2 includes: Alpine Ski, Kuri Kinton, Arabian Magic, Legend Of Kage, Bonze Adventure, Liquid Kids, Cameltry, Lunar Rescue, Chack'n Pop, Majestic 12, Cleopatra Fortune, Metal Black, Crazy Balloon,Puchi Carat, Darius Gaiden, Puzzle Bobble 2, Don Doko Don,Qix Dungeon Magic, Raimais, Elevator Action Returns, Rastan 2, The Fairyland Story, Space Invaders 95, Football Champ, Space Invaders DX, Front Line, Violence Fight, Gekirindan, Wild Western, Grid Seeker: Project Storm Hammer, Insector X, Growl, KiKi KaiKai, Gun Frontier.
Metascore:
67
User Score:
8.0
Blood Will Tell 874.

Blood Will Tell

Platform: PlayStation 2
September 21, 2004
Blood Will Tell is a modern day action epic adapted from the classic manga by Osamu Tezuka (Astro Boy). Like the original manga, the game follows the adventures of Hyakkimaru, a samurai haunted by a shocking secret who embarks on a quest to uncover his past and regain his humanity. As a newborn baby he was robbed of every limb, every organ and even the ability to cry. He replaced his missing parts with weapons and departed on a quest to destroy the fiends who robbed his organs, hoping to regain his body and his future. Throughout the game, Hyakkimaru's friend Dororo is there to help and guide players and fight alongside Hyakkimaru. [Sega]
Metascore:
67
User Score:
8.2
Disney's Meet the Robinsons 875.

Disney's Meet the Robinsons

Platform: PlayStation 2
March 27, 2007
What if you could change the past? What if you could control the future? What if time was on your side? Play as Wilbur Robinson and experience the thrills of time travel adventure. With a ton of crazy gadgets at your disposal, battle enemies and solve puzzles while in pursuit of the dastardly Bowler Hat Guy and his diabolical robotic hat, Doris. It's up to you to thward their evil plans and save the future! Explore ancient Egypt, the Robinsons' mansion, The Hive and other supercool locales. Break out the Charge Glove, the Disassembler, the Scanner, the family Album, the Havoc Gloves and the Leviathon device. [Buena Vista Games]
Metascore:
67
User Score:
5.7
Dark Summit 876.

Dark Summit

Platform: PlayStation 2
November 26, 2001
Chief O?Leary has mysteriously closed the summit of Mt. Garrick to all boarders and is trying desperately to drive them away. As the young and rebellious Naya, players will shred, jib and stomp sick tricks in the first ever mission-based snowboarding game. Free ride this vast mountain and unlock restricted areas on your way to the summit. But be prepared, Chief O?Leary will not go down without a fight. [THQ]
Metascore:
67
User Score:
tbd
Midway Arcade Treasures 3 877.

Midway Arcade Treasures 3

Platform: PlayStation 2
September 27, 2005
Midway Arcade Treasures 3 features eight classic arcade racing games including: Badlands, Hydro Thunder, Off Road Thunder: Mud, Sweat 'N Gears, Race Drivin', San Francisco Rush The Rock: Alcatraz Edition, San Francisco Rush 2049, S.T.U.N. Runner and Super Off Road & Bonus Tracks Pack. [Midway]
Metascore:
67
User Score:
tbd
Fisherman's Challenge 878.

Fisherman's Challenge

Platform: PlayStation 2
January 19, 2003
Whether you consider yourself an expert angler or a bassin' beginner, you'll have the time of your life with Fisherman's Challenge, the most complete virtual fishing experience available for the PS2. For experts, Fisherman's Challenge offers 5 lakes, 7 species of game fish and over 110 lures... plus over 100 rod and reel combinations. For beginners, Fish Mood Indicators give insight into why fish are biting and how they feel about your offering. [Konami]
Metascore:
67
User Score:
6.8
Crash Tag Team Racing 879.

Crash Tag Team Racing

Platform: PlayStation 2
October 19, 2005
For the first time ever in a racing game, players will be able to fuse two cars together on the fly to form a super vehicle with the all-new "clashing" technology. In Crash Tag Team Racing, players can combine their car with an opponent’s mid-race to make a super-car equipped with a powerful turret gun. When clashed, players can either get behind the wheel and drive or fire an onboard weapon. Each character has his or her own uniquely deadly 360? rotating turret. Players can continue the action out of the car where they can explore the entire world on foot and collect upgrades for their cars and unlock bonus tracks. [Vivendi Universal]
Metascore:
66
User Score:
7.8
Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex (2004) 880.

Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex (2004)

Platform: PlayStation 2
November 8, 2004
Ghost in The Shell is a fast-action 3rd person shooter for up to 4 players, with a feature set and presentation that will satisfy even the most hardened gamer. Play as "Major" Motoko Kusanagi, Batou and Tachikoma. Over 20 minutes of beautifully rendered CGI Ghost in the Shell FMV. 15 Weapon types to choose from. From sniper rifles to sub-machine guns and missile launchers! Hack into machinery, computers, and control your enemies' minds from a distance. Engaging single player story mode with an informative tutorial that gets you into martial arts action quickly. Multiplayer combat for up to 4 players including both team matches and battle royal. Complete the Story Mode to unlock additional features. Different playable characters in the VS mode. Different costumes for each character. An additional stage in the VS mode. Additional weapons in the VS mode. 3 Difficulty Levels to challenge even the most experienced gamers. 12 Stages of enemies and obstacles to overcome. [Bandai]
Metascore:
66
User Score:
6.6
Time Crisis: Crisis Zone 881.

Time Crisis: Crisis Zone

Platform: PlayStation 2
October 19, 2004
The action takes place in Garland Square, on the outskirts of London. The newly opened complex has been taken over by a terrorist group, and it's up to you to liberate it. Enjoy an unprecedented level of interaction with the background: shoot CDs and books off of store shelves, burn racks of clothing, break glass, or slice through metal bars. Blaze through levels using double-gun shooting action with two GunCon2s to take down enemies. Several gameplay modes and score rankings add to the game's replayability. Players weapons have a realistic effect on almost everything in the environment, including items on shelves and tables, glass windows and doors, metal bars and even racks of clothing. Players who have two Guncon2s can select a single- or double-gun game. Double-gun shooting action lets players equip two GunCon2s to take down enemies John Woo style, adding a fun and unique element to the game. Many unlockable features have been included in the game, such as extra play modes, special game settings, and even new enemies, giving the game high replay value. [Namco]
Metascore:
66
User Score:
8.0
Aeon Flux 882.

Aeon Flux

Platform: PlayStation 2
November 15, 2005
Aeon Flux is based on Peter Chung's popular futuristic MTV animated series and features a palpitating blend of stealth, speed and acrobatic combat. As beautiful as she is lethal, Aeon Flux is an agent whose abilities transcend everyday belief; she will depend upon those skills and talents to rid the city of Bregna from an evil tyranny. Paramount Pictures'/Lakeshore Entertainment's Aeon Flux is set 400 years in the future, when disease has wiped out the majority of the earth's population except for one walled, protected city-state, Bregna, ruled by a congress of scientists. The story centers on Aeon Flux (Charlize Theron), the top operative in the underground 'Monican' rebellion, led by The Handler (Frances McDormand). When Aeon is sent on a mission to kill a government leader, she uncovers a world of secrets. [Majesco]
Metascore:
66
User Score:
5.7
Rumble Roses 883.

Rumble Roses

Platform: PlayStation 2
November 9, 2004
Get down with Rumble Roses, the first and only all-women?s wrestling game on any platform. These wrestling beauties not only score a perfect 10,000 polygons per character, they also have all the some of the best moves and talent found in any wrestling game. But make sure to watch out for that Mud Match Mode, because these sexy vixens might get dirty. Gorgeous female models and amazing gameplay. Play in the mud with the Rumble Roses in Mud Match Mode. Develop good or bad personas to change costumes and moves. [Konami]
Metascore:
66
User Score:
8.7
Return to Castle Wolfenstein: Operation Resurrection 884.

Return to Castle Wolfenstein: Operation Resurrection

Platform: PlayStation 2
May 30, 2003
Engage in an epic, story-driven campaign across over 30 levels - from forests and war-torn cities to villages and crypts. Infiltrate top-secret airfields and compounds, silently assassinate enemy officers and escort caputred Panzer tanks. You are B.J. Blazkowicz, a US Army Ranger recruited by the OSA and the Allies' top specialist in covert operations, heavy weapons and assassination. Hilter's head of the SS, Heinrich Himmler, is twisting science and the occult into an army capable of annihiliating the Allies. The balance of victory is in your hands. [Activision]
Metascore:
66
User Score:
8.3
Jet X2O 885.

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
Mobile Suit Gundam: Encounters in Space 886.

Mobile Suit Gundam: Encounters in Space

Platform: PlayStation 2
December 5, 2003
For the first time ever, dive into the combat as your favorite 0083 character in this action-loaded space shooter. Fight your way through space, destroying enemy battleships and mobile suits, to defeat the evil dictators of the Principality of Zeon and end the One Year War. The fate of the Universal Century is in your hands - can you handle it? 70+ mobile suits and armors from 0079, 0083, Gundam Wing, G Gundam and Gundam Seed. Plus original mobile suits created especially for the game! 5 playable modes. Experience legendary Gundam battles or execute your own incredible missions. Choose from 10 of the best Ace Pilots or train and develop your own. Build your own team of mobile suits in the versus mode and battle it out with your friends - who will achieve domination over the Universal Century? [Bandai]
Metascore:
66
User Score:
8.5
Aliens Versus Predator: Extinction 887.

Aliens Versus Predator: Extinction

Platform: PlayStation 2
July 30, 2003
On a cold distant planet, the war against extinction is on and your command skills will determine its outcome. Control an Alien hive, Predator clan, or lead an elite squad of Colonial Marines and fight for the survival of your race. Harness the unique advantages as an Alien, Predator or Colonial Marine to wage war in 21 single-player missions. Control one of three different races - each with its own characteristics and abilities to suit any style of play. Upgrade up to 10 different unit types of various races including new, never before seen units such as the Predator Hydra or Alien Ravager. Engage the enemy in 21 unique maps, from jungles to deserts to high-tech laboratories. Utilize powerful resources and strategies including pulse rifles, exosuits and air strikes to unleash devastating attacks on your enemies. [Electronic Arts]
Metascore:
66
User Score:
8.6
Samurai Champloo: Sidetracked 888.

Samurai Champloo: Sidetracked

Platform: PlayStation 2
April 11, 2006
Samurai Champloo steps out of the hack-and-slash action genre and offers a new way to swing a finely-honed samurai blade. Set in Japan with hip hop feel from the hit TV series by the same name, this title allows gamers to breathe life to a "lost episode" as one of three playable characters – Mugen, a reckless samurai with break-dancing fighting style, calculated Jin who abides by the decorum of Bushido, and a mysterious new character exclusive to the video game. Stranded in northern land of Ezo (current day Hokkaido) in search of the samurai who smells of sunflowers, the player must face foreign mercenaries, master swordsmen, diabolical assassins, mythical beasts, and gangster monkeys. The core of the game's unique combat system lies in the innovative integration of music and linked attacks. The players can choose an array of combos based on the different hip hop grooves that they can swap at will. Music tracks become collectible, opening an extensive assortment of linked attacks that can be implemented tactically during combat. [Bandai]
Metascore:
66
User Score:
7.3
Atari Anthology 889.

Atari Anthology

Platform: PlayStation 2
November 22, 2004
For video game console owners, no better value exists than Atari Anthology, which features 85 games that started a revolution, including 18 arcades games such as Asteroids, Battlezone, Missile Command, and Pong; 62 Atari 2600 games including Gravitar, Millipede and Super Breakout and five bonus titles, such as Off the Wall, Blackjack, Desert Falcon, Steeplechase and Sprintmaster. Adding an innovative twist to each game are new Challenge Modes such as the psychedelic Trippy Mode, Time Warp and Double Speed, all of which push player's skills to the extreme, while a new 3D interface offers a polished portal into all the games. Atari Anthology spans an impressive array of game categories, including Arcade Originals, 2600 Arcade Games and 2600 Adventure Games, as well as numerous offerings in the Action, Sports, Mind, Casino, Racing and Space genres. [Atari]
Metascore:
66
User Score:
6.6
S.L.A.I.: Steel Lancer Arena International 890.

S.L.A.I.: Steel Lancer Arena International

Platform: PlayStation 2
September 21, 2005
Konami brings the first online mech combat game to the PS2 with SLAI: Phantom Crash. This fast paced mech action is the sport of the future, where players pilot their customized mechs to win cash and worldwide dominance. Over 1 million possible mech configurations and phantom stealth abilities make this one mech party you'll have to crash. Tune up robots using weapons, armor, and accessories. Use optical camouflage to gain a tactical advantage during battles. Features multiple futuristic, big city battlefields. Single and 2-player battles, as well as a 4-player online mode. [Konami]
Metascore:
66
User Score:
7.9
NeoGeo Battle Coliseum 891.

NeoGeo Battle Coliseum

Platform: PlayStation 2
December 17, 2007
Drawing characters from some of SNK's biggest and well loved franchises, NeoGeo Battle Coliseum allows the use of the new 2–on–2 Tag Team battle system. This new system allows the player to switch characters during play and to perform ‘team’ attacks on their opponent. The character roster has 40 characters represented by well known faces from the likes of World Heroes, Art of Fighting, Fatal Fury, Samurai Shodown, Last Blade, Metal Slug and Kizuna Encounter. [SNK Playmore]
Metascore:
66
User Score:
7.9
Freaky Flyers 892.

Freaky Flyers

Platform: PlayStation 2
August 5, 2003
Never before has such a vibrant and interactive animated world been delivered to a flying videogame until Freaky Flyers, the first and only, fast and furious, fully-open 3-D airplane racing adventure, which drops you into the cockpits with the most unique and engaging cast of characters to ever explore, adventure and dogfight in the videogame skies. [Midway]
Metascore:
66
User Score:
7.7
Auto Modellista 893.

Auto Modellista

Platform: PlayStation 2
March 25, 2003
(U.S. Version with Online capability) The future of online racing is now! Experience the first cell-shaded 3D arcade racing game of its kind on the PS2. Race head-to-head, up to 8 drivers online, up to 2 offline. Revolutionary VJ Feature: edit your instant replay footage and screen effects, music or save for later review. Easily customizable cars: tires, brakes, suspension, turbine kit, muffler, transmission and more with hundreds of parts to choose from! Sophisticated car physics and opponent car AI along with innovative cell-shaded graphics let you capture the true essence of racing. [Capcom]
Metascore:
66
User Score:
7.6
Super Trucks Racing 894.

Super Trucks Racing

Platform: PlayStation 2
October 29, 2003
Features official teams, driver, circuits and trucks with action so realistic you can almost smell the diesel fumes! Super Trucks offers competitive challenges with a unique A.I. system that responds to your aggressive driving skills in various games modes such as single race, championship modes, last one-standing, skid pan or challenge your friend in two player mode. If you live and breathe racing gaming this will offer you a quick fueled adrenaline rush that all race fans have been waiting for.
Metascore:
66
User Score:
tbd
Disaster Report 895.

Disaster Report

Platform: PlayStation 2
February 15, 2003
Disaster Report (also known as "SOS: The Final Escape") places you in the role of a newspaper reporter stuck on an island that is continuously hit with severe aftershocks from a major earthquake. The objective is to escape-but to do so with as much of the story behind the destruction of Capital City as possible. Considering the Government would like to keep the truth to itself, you'll soon find out that the wrath of nature may be less dangerous than upsetting the status quo of the Government. [Agetec]
Metascore:
66
User Score:
7.9
NFL Head Coach 896.

NFL Head Coach

Platform: PlayStation 2
June 20, 2006
NFL Head Coach reinvents football gaming by introducing the first 3D strategy sports game that challenges gamers to build and manage every aspect of a football team from the ground up. A simple conversation system and an engaging 3D graphical interface allow users to immerse themselves into the lives of an NFL head coach. As head coach, you develop a team strategy, execute it on and off the field, and try to build a winning organization year after year. Your status as a coaching legend will rise and fall based on all of your actions as you strive to become the greatest head coach of all time. Behind the desk, on the practice field, or while wearing the headset on game days, take the reins of your favorite NFL team and lead it to victory. [Electronic Arts]
Metascore:
66
User Score:
6.9
Gretzky NHL 2005 897.

Gretzky NHL 2005

Platform: PlayStation 2
November 9, 2004
Gretzky NHL 2005 features players with detailed facial animations that convey the power and emotion of their sport, EyeToy functionality, which allows gamers to put their face into the game and become an NHL player, and breathtaking arenas complete with arena-specific game intros, goal horns and interactive crowds. To challenge the skill levels of all hockey videogame fans, Gretzky NHL 2005 offers an extensive list of gameplay modes including Tournament Mode with customizable tournaments, Franchise (Season) Mode where gamers act as owners, Online Mode with downloadable roster updates and Rivalry Mode, which sets the stage to revisit the ultimate heated match-up time after time. By combining authentic gameplay, intuitive play controls and an enhanced presentation with the fast, fluid, hard-hitting intensity of arcade style play, Gretzky NHL 2005 delivers the look, feel and passion of hockey and provides gamers with a true-to-life simulation. [989 Sports]
Metascore:
66
User Score:
8.7
Arthur and the Invisibles 898.

Arthur and the Invisibles

Platform: PlayStation 2
January 9, 2007
Directly inspired by the animated film of the same name, Arthur and the Invisibles allows players to relive the adventures depicted in the film, which tells the story of young Arthur who finds the magical adventure of a lifetime in his own backyard. Players assume the role of Arthur and his two companions in their mission to save the Land of the Invisibles and its Minimoy inhabitants destruction. The game incorporates filmmaker Luc Besson's rich Minimoys universe with the same richness and extraordinary visuals of the film. Gameplay is based on the concept of the "trio" - each phase of a puzzle or combat requires utilizing the skills of all three characters (Arthur, Selenia and Betameche); Each character has unique but complimentary powers which players must use to their advantage. The three heroes have their own particular objectives, but they must also aid one other; More than 20 hours of gameplay, fighting, puzzles, driving and flying; Players can watch integrated scenes from the film offered in the form of parallel action phases. [Atari]
Metascore:
66
User Score:
6.3
The Bouncer 899.

The Bouncer

Platform: PlayStation 2
March 5, 2001
A typical evening at a local bar erupts into chaos as members of a Special Forces strike team descend through the roof to kidnap a young girl, Dominique. Three bouncers--Sion, Volt, and Kou--come to the rescue, only to see the invaders grab Dominique, retreat through a window, and escape. Now it's up to you to save Dominique either alone or simultaneously with three friends. With The Bouncer's 3D combat environment, battles can take place anywhere.
Metascore:
66
User Score:
7.4
Crash Bandicoot: The Wrath of Cortex 900.

Crash Bandicoot: The Wrath of Cortex

Platform: PlayStation 2
November 1, 2001
Dr. Cortex, a beaten genius, creates something so devious and so underhanded that the entire world will fall to its feet in fear. By harnessing the destructive energies of earth, fire, air and water he creates Crunch, a Super-Bandicoot that is ready to demolish all that lies before him. Will Crash and Coco be up to the challenge? [Universal]
Metascore:
66
User Score:
7.3