PS2 Games

Rogue Ops 201.

Rogue Ops

Platform: PlayStation 2
October 29, 2003
Rocked from normality by an explosion that claimed her daughter and husband, ex-Green Beret Nikki Conners exploits her military training and her new role as leading lady in a covert government agency to further her personal quest for vengeance. After receiving two years of grueling instruction, she is unleashed upon Omega 19, a terrorist organization recognized as the most ominous in the world. With a host of engaging missions, Rogue Ops tests your ability as Nikki to survive in any situation as you work with team members and fights enemies throughout intense gameplay! [Kemco]
Metascore:
61
User Score:
8.6
Monster Rancher 4 202.

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
Tiger Woods PGA Tour 2004 203.

Tiger Woods PGA Tour 2004

Platform: PlayStation 2
September 22, 2003
With the revolutionary new EA SPORTS Game Face, you can build yourself from scratch and take on the pros while improving your skills with each solid performance. Play as or against over a dozen top pros, including Tiger Woods, Vijay Singh, Justin Leonard, and new golfers like John Daly and Adam Scott. Five new courses have been added to all the old favorites like Pebble Beach Golf Links and St Andrews Golf Links. Graphical and gameplay enhancements mean more ball control and more realistic weather and terrain conditions. Expanded Career Mode lets you take your golfer through a World Tour to earn money and sponsorships. Go online for matches and tournaments, and climb the leaderboards. [EA Sports]
Metascore:
89
User Score:
8.6
NASCAR Thunder 2004 204.

NASCAR Thunder 2004

Platform: PlayStation 2
September 16, 2003
From 200 MPH super-speedways to hairpin turns on 11 fantasy tracks, tuning your car and finding the line is no longer enough. Now you?re running to the edge against 42 other unique NASCAR® personalities every race, drivers who remember your every move and won?t think twice about paying you back. Out-smart and out-drive them as you battle three-wide from green to checkers. Online or on your own, racing just became a contact sport. Grudges & Alliances: Emotion comes to a racing game for the first time as CPU drivers remember your every move and aren't afraid to pay you back. Pick up & Play controls help new fans navigate over 60 events including all real world NASCAR races, plus 12 winding road courses. NASCAR Thunder 2004 goes online with peer-to-peer racing on the PlayStation®2 and 16 player races on PC. The most extensive Career Mode in a NASCAR video game just got deeper and easier to navigate! The deepest NASCAR game ever created with over 70 drivers and 175 authentic cars and the first game with a full pack of 43 Cup Series cars. [Electronic Arts]
Metascore:
88
User Score:
8.6
Karaoke Revolution 205.

Karaoke Revolution

Platform: PlayStation 2
October 24, 2003
Turn your PlayStation 2 into a high-end, interactive karaoke machine with Karaoke Revolution, the latest in Konami's award-winning line of music video games. Featuring an impressive list of tunes from current hits to yesterday's classics, Karaoke Revolution will give gamers of all types something to sing about. Sing your favorite tunes while Karaoke Revolution judges you. Perform your way to the ultimate concert venue in Showtime Mode. Choose from a list of hits from the 70's, 80's, 90's and today! Utilizes the Sony USB headset microphone for PlayStation 2. [Konami]
Metascore:
83
User Score:
8.6
Scaler 206.

Scaler

Platform: PlayStation 2
October 21, 2004
Bobby "Scaler" Johnson got more than he bargained for when he stumbled upon his next door neighbor's evil plot to take over the world by stealing all the lizards and training them to become his mutant army. Bobby takes on his enemies in ways kids will only have dreamed of...by transforming into one of them. Sneaky, elusive, witty and hysterical ? this unexpected hero will keep you guessing just what will happen next. Shape-sift your way through the levels. Take the shape and abilities of 10 different baddies, key to progressing through the game! Camouflage into with your environment to sneak past foes. Work your way through the worlds by vine-surfing, a combination of skateboarding and a roller coaster, used to fly through the levels faster than the speed of light. As you speed along, gather an electrical charge to send an electric shock at enemies. Explore levels full of exotic plants, wondrous creatures and beautiful worlds. An unlikely hero in a strange situation with many comedic moments. [Global Star]
Metascore:
70
User Score:
8.6
All-Star Baseball 2005 207.

All-Star Baseball 2005

Platform: PlayStation 2
April 8, 2004
All-Star Baseball 2005 gives you the most realistic "between the lines" game play experience ever with ASB05's exclusive FielderCam. The perennial best selling Baseball videogame franchise is more fun and accessible than ever before, packed with exclusive feature innovations, online head-to-head play AND the deepest franchise mode of any baseball video game. [Acclaim]
Metascore:
72
User Score:
8.6
Killer7 208.

Killer7

Platform: PlayStation 2
July 7, 2005
Featuring visual artistry and dark imagery with striking cel-shaded graphics, Killer 7 chronicles the connection between two men whose intertwined paths develop into a compelling tale of revenge and altering personas. Killer 7 propels players into the consciousness of one man and his seven different personalities. The player’s challenge is to stop a wave of indiscriminate violence that is plaguing the world. In Killer 7, players take on the role of Harman Smith an unlikely assassin who leads a life as the intermediary link between seven alter egos. Switching between his seven different personalities, Harman employs each character’s abilities to terminate targets he deems "deserving to die." Now a powerful underworld kingpin has unleashed violent creatures called "Heaven’s Smile." These crazed soldiers, affixed with horrific smiles, have started to wreak havoc on city streets destroying anything unlucky enough to cross its path and overtaking the minds of the populace. It is up to the player to interchange Harman’s seven ‘partners’ and utilize the special powers that dwell within them in order to assassinate Kun Lan, the notorious criminal overlord behind all the madness. [Capcom]
Metascore:
70
User Score:
8.6
ESPN NFL 2K5 209.

ESPN NFL 2K5

Platform: PlayStation 2
July 20, 2004
ESPN NFL 2K5 is uniting fans with a coupling of the most responsive and intense gameplay and the richest multi-player gaming experience possible. Maximum Tackling brings unique on-field control allowing gamers to go for the wrap-up tackle or deliver the big highlight hit. The addition of the V.I.P. System? allows gamers to play friends, even if they're not there! Players are invited to show off their coaching skills in Franchise mode and utilize Weekly Prep to fully plan the training schedule, intensity, and regimen each week. Full online leagues and tournament play with living rosters rounds out the most complete online experience. [Sega]
Metascore:
90
User Score:
8.6
Hitman: Blood Money 210.

Hitman: Blood Money

Platform: PlayStation 2
May 30, 2006
When assassins from Agent 47's contract agency, The ICA, are systematically eliminated in a series of hits, it seems a larger, more powerful agency has entered the fray. For Agent 47 it's business as usual, until suddenly he loses contact with The ICA. Sensing that he may be the next target, he travels to America, where he prepares to make a killing. Agent 47 is back and this time he's paid in cold, hard cash. How the money is spent will affect his passage through the game and the weapons at his disposal, resulting in a unique gameplay experience for each player. Powered by a new version of Io's stunning Glacier engine, Hitman: Blood Money delivers the most brutal and realistic simulation of life as the world's deadliest assassin. [Eidos Interactive]
Metascore:
83
User Score:
8.6
Prince of Persia: Warrior Within 211.

Prince of Persia: Warrior Within

Platform: PlayStation 2
November 30, 2004
The Prince has to embark upon a path of both carnage and mystery to defy his preordained death. His journey leads to the infernal core of a cursed island stronghold harboring mankind's greatest fears. Only through grim resolve, bitter defiance and the mastery of deadly new combat arts can the Prince rise to a new level of warriorship - and emerge from this ultimate trial with his life. In order to accomplish his mission, the Prince benefits from a brand new free-form fighting system that allows gamers to channel his anger as they wage battle without boundaries. Each game fan will find his or her own unique fighting style as they manipulate their environment and control the Ravages of Time. You can dig into an arsenal of weapons that, when used in combination, create advanced arm attacks that verge on fatal artistry! Prince of Persia: Warrior Within promises that game fans will fight harder, and play longer, emerging from the experience as deadly-capable skilled masters of their own unique combat art form. [Ubisoft]
Metascore:
83
User Score:
8.6
Rocky: Legends 212.

Rocky: Legends

Platform: PlayStation 2
September 28, 2004
Rocky Legends lets players experience the pummelling action and untold backstories that lead up to the events chronicled in the blockbuster Rocky movies. Pound the competition as legendary fighters Rocky Balboa (the Italian Stallion from the streets of Philly), Apollo Creed (the Master of Disaster), Clubber Lang (straight out of a Chicago jailhouse) and Ivan Drago, (the Iron Fist of mother Russia), rise from their raw beginnings as unproven amateurs toughing it out along the way to their professional careers as boxing champions. [Ubisoft]
Metascore:
65
User Score:
8.6
The King of Fighters 02/03 213.

The King of Fighters 02/03

Platform: PlayStation 2
February 8, 2005
King of Fighters 2002 is a "greatest hits" collection that brings together all of the famous characters from the previous KOF 99-01 trilogy. The game features a total of 44 characters from KOF 96 through KOF 2001 available for the first time in one arena. Thirteen extreme 2D fighting teams with 5 bonus secret characters to unlock. Revives the extremely popular 3 on 3 battle format. Upgraded Max-On Power System. Over-the-top Super Special Moves to cause extreme damage. King of Fighters 2003 marked the beginning of a new epic saga in the KOF series. KOF 2003 also introduced SNK's now popular "Multi-Shift System" which allows for the free substitution of any team member during battle. KOF 2003 features a total of 35 characters yielding 11 of the most dangerous 2D fighting teams ever assembled. [SNK]
Metascore:
73
User Score:
8.6
Need for Speed Underground 2 214.

Need for Speed Underground 2

Platform: PlayStation 2
November 15, 2004
Need for Speed Underground 2 challenges gamers to immerse themselves in the tuner culture, exploring an expansive, free-roaming city divided into five distinct neighborhoods. Gamers encounter rival racers who initiate events, tip players off to the hottest racing spots, and show them where to buy the most sought-after licensed aftermarket upgrades. The game features new game modes, deep new performance customization and tuning, and more than 30 licensed cars. The game also delivers twice the visual customization upgrades as the original game, providing a staggering 70 billion possible car combinations for total automotive self-expression. [Electronic Arts]
Metascore:
82
User Score:
8.6
WWE SmackDown! vs. Raw 215.

WWE SmackDown! vs. Raw

Platform: PlayStation 2
November 2, 2004
From the most successful wrestling game series of all-time comes the next phenom in sports entertainment ? WWE SmackDown! vs. RAW.Two worlds will collide as the most elite Superstars square off on the Playstation 2. WWE programming comes to life with Superstar Voice Over and commentary throughout the unparalleled season mode. An abundance of new gameplay mechanics provide full control over all aspects of the game including new stare-downs, chop battles, submission reversals, match tactics, and overhauled Royal Rumble controls. The Divas are hotter than ever with an enhanced bra and panties match and to polish off the robust roster, from the halls of immortality, come a handful of the most celebrated legends to ever lace up their boots. [THQ]
Metascore:
80
User Score:
8.6
Tony Hawk's Underground 2 216.

Tony Hawk's Underground 2

Platform: PlayStation 2
October 4, 2004
You've been chosen by Tony Hawk to take on Bam Margera as your teams go on a World Destruction Tour. It's time to go globetrotting on an insane road trip. THUG 2 grinds in with a hilarious story mode, an unprecedented level of customization, and more moves than the Skate Gods could dream of. Grab your board, an arsenal of spray-paint... jump into the tour van and wreak havoc across the globe. World Destruction Tour: Hawk recruits YOU onto his team for a no rules, no limits world tour versus Bam Margera. You invade international cities and wreak havoc, proving yourself to the pros as you live the ultimate skateboard adventure. All New Team Play: Team Hawk versus Team Bam. Play as yourself or switch to play one of your teammates or a special guest skater – over 20 unique characters. Unparalleled Customization: Create your own logo for use in graffiti tags, skate stickers with the all new "Create-A-Graphic" feature. Familiar Hawk customization continues with "Create-A-Goal," "Create-A-Park" and the revolutionary "Face In The Game" feature. More Player Control Than Ever Before: Tear it up with sticker slaps, projectiles, crazy vehicles, hilarious tantrums, and slow-motion Focus Control. 2 Games In 1: Team up and wreak havoc in Story Mode or switch and play 15 levels in Classic Mode. Complete your all-time favorite goals like S-K-A-T-E, Secret Tape, and High Score against a 2-minute timer.
Metascore:
83
User Score:
8.6
Sonic Mega Collection Plus 217.

Sonic Mega Collection Plus

Platform: PlayStation 2
November 2, 2004
Sonic Mega Collection Plus features SEGA's mascot and all his friends in some of their greatest adventures including Sonic The Hedgehog games from the SEGA Genesis, three lock-on games, four additional unlockable Genesis games, six Sonic the Hedgehog SEGA Game Gear games, and a Sonic museum filled with art, comics and more. In particular, Sonic Mega Collection Plus features: Sonic The Hedgehog, Sonic The Hedgehog 2, Sonic The Hedgehog 3, Sonic & Knuckles, Sonic 3D Blast, Sonic The Hedgehog Spinball, Dr. Robotnik's Mean Bean Machine, The Ooze, Comix Zone, Flicky, Ristar, and six hidden SEGA Game Gear games: Sonic the Hedgehog, Sonic Chaos, Sonic Drift, Sonic Labyrinth, Dr. Robotnik's Mean Bean Machine, Sonic Blast. [Sega]
Metascore:
73
User Score:
8.6
Armored Core: Nine Breaker 218.

Armored Core: Nine Breaker

Platform: PlayStation 2
September 13, 2005
Nine Breaker is the 9th overall installment of the Armored Core series, and it features two main game modes: Mission and Arena. There are more than 150 kinds of airframe to choose from, and there is a web ranking mode for players to post their results in training and missions. The game features an automatic generation function, which allows players to fight against mechs with randomly generated parts at any point.
Metascore:
57
User Score:
8.6
Radiata Stories 219.

Radiata Stories

Platform: PlayStation 2
September 6, 2005
The latest fantasy RPG by tri-Ace, developers of "Valkyrie Profile" and the "Star Ocean" series. An emotional story about the conflict between humans and fairy creatures is complemented by a new gameplay system that draws the player deep into the game. The kingdom of Radiata lies in a world where humans and fairy creatures coexist. It is here that the protagonists, Jack and Ridley, meet for the first time. While Jack seeks to become a knight, Ridley must accept her fate in becoming one. Destinies are realized when a war erupts between the humans and the fairy creatures and threatens to end the world of Radiata. The popular traditional real-time battle system known for its straightforward controls and extravagant presentation has a new element. By forming a "link" attack, the player can execute combos and other moves with all party members joining as one. There are over 150 characters that Jack can recruit throughout his adventure. It is up to the player whether they journey alone or seek out others to journey with. Every playable character is beneficial in some way. [Square Enix]
Metascore:
74
User Score:
8.6
Psychonauts 220.

Psychonauts

Platform: PlayStation 2
June 22, 2005
Psychonauts is a wildly surreal action adventure game where personal paranormal powers are unlocked in order to plunge into the minds of bizarre characters. Journey deep into these crazy worlds of infinite possibility to thwart the secret plan of an evil madman and realize the ultimate dream of joining an elite force of psychic superheroes, the Psychonauts. Delve into people's minds as Raz, a powerful young cadet at psychic summer camp. While working on his levitation merit badge, Raz discovers that someone is kidnapping psychic children and stealing their brains. In order to foil this evil plot and earn the title of Psychonaut, Raz must project himself into the minds of one bizarre character after another to battle their nightmares and mental demons. He does all this while continuing to earn his psychic merit badges in Telekinesis, Clairvoyance, Pyrokinesis and more.
Metascore:
86
User Score:
8.6
MVP Baseball 2005 221.

MVP Baseball 2005

Platform: PlayStation 2
February 22, 2005
Key features for MVP Baseball 2005 include the following: Own the Plate: Change your position in the box to adjust to where the pitcher is working you, or keep the defense honest with a bunt for a hit. Precision Pitching: Paint the corners or send a message with the new Precision Pitch Meter, or catch runners napping with unparalleled pickoff control. Enhanced Big Play Control: Make an underhand toss to the pitcher as he sprints to cover first, slide around a tag at home, and make user-controlled stretches and dives. While leading off base, exercise your reflexes by beating pickoff throws with the all-new manual leadoff control. Control every aspect of your organization in all-new Owner Mode. Create your line-up based on player progression during Spring Training, or help build player attributes by competing in a variety of mini-games. All-New Create Ballpark: In Owner Mode, build a pitcher’s paradise or a hitter’s dream. Will you spend your earnings to upgrade your ballpark or to sign that key free agent who could bring you a championship? Expanded Minor Leagues: Advanced Single A squads and additional stadiums have been added to round out the list of teams available in the minor league system. [Electronic Arts]
Metascore:
87
User Score:
8.6
MLB 2006 222.

MLB 2006

Platform: PlayStation 2
March 8, 2005
To enhance gameplay and provide gamers with an authentic yet unique simulation, MLB 2006 has integrated new features, including the all-new Branch Point Technology (BPT), which provides seamless fielding transitions, smooth base running, and fluid transitions while in a run or a slide. Additionally, MLB 2006 incorporates new fielding and pitching interfaces to challenge the skill levels of all baseball videogame fans. A brand new Fielding Zone Marker brings the player's attributes together with the user's skill level, so gamers will truly have to make the play, while the new Pitcher Confidence feature binds player rating attributes with a gamer's skill level in order to determine a users ability to hit spots in the strike zone. A new Franchise Mode includes an all-new Player Morale System that tracks player morale on every level and applies it to the player's day-to-day performance, and the new Career Mode lets gamers play from the player's perspective and control their own destiny from the start to the finish of their career, based on their on-field performance. [SCEA]
Metascore:
81
User Score:
8.6
Conflict: Global Terror 223.

Conflict: Global Terror

Platform: PlayStation 2
October 4, 2005
(Also know as "Conflict: Global Storm") Bradley, Jones, Connors and Foley. The original heroes of "Conflict: Desert Storm" are back, this time having undergone intense training in counter-terrorism and counter-insurgency techniques, all added to their wealth of extensive battlefield and special ops experience. In ensuring the safety of the team Foley goes MIA and the team must enlist the help of sniper Carrie Sherman. As the missions become more deadly and the team start to uncover more of March 33’s plans, its clear they face the greatest challenge of their careers to date. [SCi Games]
Metascore:
62
User Score:
8.6
Dynasty Warriors 5 224.

Dynasty Warriors 5

Platform: PlayStation 2
March 29, 2005
The fifth full installment of the Dynasty Warriors series of action games will again be based on Luo Guanzhong's historic novel, "Romance of the Three Kingdoms" taking players back in time and onto the battlefields of Ancient China. In the game, players experience the thrill of fighting single-handedly against nearly endless legions of enemy soldiers in historic battles that shaped an empire. More details to follow. [KOEI]
Metascore:
69
User Score:
8.6
Rugby 2005 225.

Rugby 2005

Platform: PlayStation 2
March 8, 2005
EA Sports Rugby 2005 incorporates all the major Rugby teams, players, and tournaments, including the Tri-Nations, Super 12 and many more authentic and prestigious events from the world of Rugby. The game incorporates a completely upgraded graphical engine with individually differentiated players, realistic motion-captured player animations, dramatic lighting and cameras, and stadiums that are accurate with details such as crowd reactions, songs, and chants. EA SPORTS Rugby 2005 plays realistically with on-the-fly play-calling, right analog stick controls for fakes and crushing hits and improved kicking control. The game also features a "Rugby 101" training mode outlining the rules, controls, and tactics of the sport through videos and interactive challenges. [Electronic Arts]
Metascore:
71
User Score:
8.6
And 1 Streetball 226.

And 1 Streetball

Platform: PlayStation 2
June 6, 2006
AND 1 Streetball features the entire roster of sensational AND 1 Mix Tape Tour players such as AO, The Professor, Spyda and Pharmacist -- each with their signature moves and look. AND 1 Streetball also gives you the power to create your own player and your own moves -- so YOU can become the next streetball phenomenon. Step into the shoes of the AND 1 players to execute mesmerizing moves like Hot Sauce's killer crossover, Helicopter's rim-bending dunks, and The Professor's no-look passes. Build your own character and create your own signature moves using AND 1's revolutionary Create-a-Move editor, loaded with custom showboating, scoring, and celebration moves. School the competition with I-Ball controls, an intuitive control system that gives you fluid and precise command over every offensive and defensive move. Not only will you do it, you will also feel it. Story mode allows you to experience the trials and exhilarations of getting signed to the AND 1 Mix Tape Team, as seen on ESPN. Dominate the open run, survive the hazing, and bring it home in the final game, as seen on ESPN. Play the game you want to play. Scale your teams anywhere between one-on-one to five-on-five. Run a full-court game, or do a half-court battle. [Ubisoft]
Metascore:
51
User Score:
8.6
SoulCalibur III 227.

SoulCalibur III

Platform: PlayStation 2
October 25, 2005
Soul Calibur III offers players unprecedented variety in gameplay modes and fighting styles. Gamers can guide the fate of their favorite character in the narrative Tales of Souls Mode, play head-to-head with a friend in Vs. Mode, create their own custom fighters in Character Creation Mode, battle as their custom fighter in a real-time simulation in Chronicles of the Sword Mode, engage in unique and original battles in Soul Arena Mode and even recount the history of the franchise in Museum Mode. Also, the addition of three new characters to the existing family of classic warriors gives Soul Calibur III a collection of more than 25 playable characters, each with their own unique fighting style. New characters Zasalamel, Tira and Setsuka will engage in combat within all-new stages, further enhancing the game's unmatched epic scope and trademark weapons-based fighting engine. [Namco]
Metascore:
86
User Score:
8.6
NCAA Football 06 228.

NCAA Football 06

Platform: PlayStation 2
July 11, 2005
In an all-new Race for the Heisman mode, players can start their career as a prep star and work their way to becoming one of the nation’s top collegiate players with the hopes of winning the coveted Heisman Trophy. Gamers can act as Impact Players and single handedly break games wide open with highlight reel moves and special animations or take control of a program and make a run for the championship through a revamped Dynasty Mode. In addition, NCAA Football 06 has the exclusive license for college football videogames, and will be the only game to feature actual teams, stadiums and schools. [Electronic Arts]
Metascore:
87
User Score:
8.6
Urban Reign 229.

Urban Reign

Platform: PlayStation 2
September 13, 2005
In Urban Reign, players assume the role of a gritty street brawler who has been hired by one of the city’s dominant gangs to protect its leader. Players are thrown into a full-blown turf war, involving gang corruption and street justice that spans from the neighborhood block all the way to the upper levels of city government. Urban Reign offers players non-stop, inner-city brawling action with no time restrictions or referees. Back alleys, junkyards and bars serve as battlegrounds for more than 60 different fighters, all of which boast their own unique set of fighting styles including boxing, wrestling and street fighting. Players can select from over 30 weapons – including bottles, bats and 2x4's – to be used in the destructible arenas to add to the mayhem. Focusing on the urban-brawler style of street fighting, players can team up with an AI-controlled character to pull off a host of devastating and destructive combo maneuvers against multiple enemies throughout the game’s 100 missions. Urban Reign also supports multi-tap play for up to four players to determine who really rules the hood. [Namco]
Metascore:
60
User Score:
8.6
Fire Pro Wrestling Returns 230.

Fire Pro Wrestling Returns

Platform: PlayStation 2
November 13, 2007
The popular Fire Pro Wrestling series is famous for its unparalleled gameplay depth and unmatched customization options, and Fire Pro Wrestling Returns is the biggest and best title yet. Having been widely imported for years by hardcore wrestling fans, this will be the first time that the North American audience will get to experience this amazing series in their native language. A huge variety of match types, everything from Singles to Battle Royal to Electrified Barbed Wire Ropes Exploding Deathmatch! A complete arsenal of wrestling moves and holds. No other wrestling game has such a complete list of moves available. The deepest custom wrestler creator anywhere allows players to create and save hundreds of wrestlers, each with their own unique look, moves and AI! The ability to create your own referee, ring, logo, and even belt allows players to recreate any dream match they can think of! Match Maker mode lets players set up their own wrestling show, earn money, and attempt to lure bigger talent to their matches. [Agetec]
Metascore:
78
User Score:
8.6
NHL 06 231.

NHL 06

Platform: PlayStation 2
September 6, 2005
With NHL 06 players can score like a superstar, express themselves through their shooting style with the new EA SPORTS Skill Stick and light the lamp with highlight reel moves such as spinoramas, toe drags, bat-ins, and between-the-legs shots. Classic deke control adds to the arsenal of moves allowing maneuvers around defensemen before snapping off dangerous shots that can ripple the twine and knock the water bottle off the net. [Electronic Arts]
Metascore:
78
User Score:
8.6
Dance Dance Revolution Extreme 2 232.

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
MVP 06 NCAA Baseball 233.

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
Naruto: Ultimate Ninja 3 234.

Naruto: Ultimate Ninja 3

Platform: PlayStation 2
March 25, 2008
NARUTO: Ultimate Ninja 3 makes leaps in the franchise with a host of “firsts” for the series. Players can now live through and be a part of all the major events that defined Story Arc 1 in Heroes History mode. Also, ninja-in-training can customize their characters with the Ultimate Jutsu which gives them that extra bit of edge during battle and allows them to earn points towards upgrading their strength, defense, chakra, agility and other special abilities. Turn playable characters into more powerful ninja of unprecedented size or summon giant creatures as allies with the new Summoning mode. In addition, NARUTO fans throughout North America can experience the game in both English and original Japanese voice over. In keeping with the tradition of the series, an exclusive and original story has players exploring the massive 3D rendered Hidden Leaf Village, participating in battle royale matches and completing more than 55 missions. The experience doesn’t stop there as tons of unlockable content are available to offer loads of replay value including movies, music and cards. [Namco Bandai Games]
Metascore:
74
User Score:
8.6
Ace Combat Zero: The Belkan War 235.

Ace Combat Zero: The Belkan War

Platform: PlayStation 2
April 25, 2006
Ace Combat Zero: The Belkan War thrusts players back in time, 15 years before the events of "Ace Combat 5," and reveals the events that led up to the last chapter of the franchise. Players will take on the role of a mercenary hired to fly for Ustio, a small country bordering Belka, and face off against rival pilots throughout the game. Ace Combat Zero: The Belkan War introduces rival pilots to the series' traditional dogfighting action. Players will encounter highly skilled enemy pilots that they will engage throughout the course of the story. Adding even more tension to the game's dramatic air battles, these rival pilots utilize advanced battle tactics to attack the player while directing their own squadron. [Namco]
Metascore:
75
User Score:
8.6
MLB 06: The Show 236.

MLB 06: The Show

Platform: PlayStation 2
February 28, 2006
MLB' 06: The Show reports to camp with the new Game Time Decisions feature, bringing more depth to Franchise and Season Modes by providing scenarios in which users will need to take full control of their team and decide which players to place in the line up at critical times. Additionally, the new 40-Man Roster feature offers the ability to take full control of a team's roster and manage all 40 players for each and every game. For a complete package of online options, MLB'06: The Show now offers head-to-head gameplay for both King of the Diamond and Rivalry Mode to go along with 32-team tournaments, live sports tickers, downloadable rosters, instant messaging and more. Additionally, the implementation of a new online news service provides users with MLB updates on news and events from around the league or their favorite team. Returning gameplay favorites include, Release Point Pitching, the Pitching Confidence Meter, Guess Pitch, EyeToy functionality, and Career Mode with the all-new Career Spotlight feature that underscores accomplishments and showcases them in the limelight. [SCEA]
Metascore:
83
User Score:
8.6
NBA Ballers: Phenom 237.

NBA Ballers: Phenom

Platform: PlayStation 2
April 5, 2006
Here it is...The NBA Finals in sunny Los Angeles, California. It's time for all the unknowns from around the world to step on the court and get noticed by the right people. From scouts and coaches to casting directors, everyone is looking for the next "phenom." You have one week to check out the city and prove that you're the one everyone is looking for. Take the trophy in unique basketball tournaments, customize your style to get all the eyes on you, and interact with the local scene. By the end of the week, you could be the #1 draft pick of the NBA or on your way to your own entertainment empire. Have you got the skills to prove you belong at the top? [Midway]
Metascore:
69
User Score:
8.6
Cars 238.

Cars

Platform: PlayStation 2
June 6, 2006
Race to the finish line as you live all the fun and excitement of the Walt Disney Pictures presentation of a Pixar Animation Studios film, "Cars." Play as all your favorite characters as you help Lightning McQueen capture the coveted Piston Cup Championship. The game is a story-based racing adventure game that relives all of the key moments of the movie. It features more than 10 playable characters from the film and an open world environment with more than 50 races. [THQ]
Metascore:
71
User Score:
8.6
B-Boy 239.

B-Boy

Platform: PlayStation 2
August 4, 2008
B-Boy allows you to battle through authentic Hip-Hop break-dancing culture, challenging the world's best B-Boys on the world's greatest B-Boy stages - and hopefully take home an in-game adidas sponsorship along the way. The first and only authentic break-dancing title on PSP stays true to the spirit of B-Boying thanks to the wireless functionality - giving you the freedom to battle on the move – anytime and anywhere – just as B-Boy competitions were meant to be. Featuring real life B-Boy characters, every in-game move is motion-captured from the experts, including moves taken from world famous Redbull athlete, "Crazy Legs", who also acts as game MC and end of level boss. Battling around the world, B-Boy features real locations and events, accompanied by the sound of a licensed Hip-Hop and classic Funk soundtrack with each track being selected by the B-Boys featured in-game. Progress through play by taking on 40 of the world's greatest B-Boy personalities, and pull off unique moves and outrageous combo's to become number one. Key game features include: 40 B-Boy characters to do battle with, including world famous B-Boy, Crazy Legs; 12 fully licensed motion-captured competitive B-Boys from Europe, Asia and North America; 21 authentic world wide locations including Redbull BC One, Freestyle Sessions, UK B-Boy Championships and IBE; 40 licensed Hip Hop and classic Funk tracks; Customise your B-Boy with full character personalisation – winning battles allows you to kit yourself out with the latest adidas clothing. [SCEE]
Metascore:
53
User Score:
8.6
The King of Fighters XI 240.

The King of Fighters XI

Platform: PlayStation 2
November 13, 2007
The world has been rocked by two major events - Mukai has stolen the Orochi seal and the theft of the Yata Mirror by Ash Crimson. Just as the dust had settled, a new King of Fighters tournament was announced - a tournament which brings together some familiar faces, as well as new comers to the world of King of Fighters. Not all is what it seems in this new tournament. There are too many unanswered questions. Too many mixed objectives. Who are the group 'Past Coming People' and what do they really plan to do? Where would Orochi's force finally land once the seal is finally open? Will Chizuru and his friends still be able to seal Orochi? And just what is Ash Crimsons' true plan? Total of 11 teams; 47 Characters, including 3 all new characters to the franchise. Exclusive PS2 characters: Mai Shiranui, Mr Big, Geese Howard, Tung Fu Rue, Robert Garcia, Hotaru Futaba, and EX Kyo Kusanagi. 7 Playable Boss Characters – Adelheid Bernstein, Gai Tendo, Sho Hayate, Jazu, Silver, Shion and Magaki. Fast paced action all the way – 3 new abilities added QUICK SHIFT, SAVING SHIFT and DREAM CANCEL, as well as the new JUDGEMENT SYSTEM and the introduction of SKILL STOCKS. Various modes of play including: Arcade Play, Team Play, Endless, Challenge and Practice. 14 New Endings not present in the arcade version. [Ignition]
Metascore:
75
User Score:
8.6
Dragon Ball Z: Budokai Tenkaichi 2 241.

Dragon Ball Z: Budokai Tenkaichi 2

Platform: PlayStation 2
November 7, 2006
Combining action, fighting and light role-playing game elements, Dragon Ball Z: Budokai Tenkaichi 2 sends players into a rich story mode that spans the entire Dragon Ball, DBZ, and Dragon Ball GT series. The game takes the acrobatic and intense 3D flying and fighting dynamic made popular in the first game and takes it to a new level with over 100 playable characters, 15 vast and vibrant 3D destructible environments, and nine different game modes, including intense single and multiplayer battles. Team up with Z-Warriors to complete exciting missions, ripped right from the TV show (the player can play with two warriors while in battle, and can switch warriors during the battle). Over 100 DBZ warriors, including many that have never been seen in previous DBZ games. Improved camera system, explosive environmental damage, and in-game transformations. The complete DBZ mythology, from Dragon Ball To Dragon Ball GT. Post customizable character codes to the Internet. [Atari]
Metascore:
73
User Score:
8.6
NCAA March Madness 07 242.

NCAA March Madness 07

Platform: PlayStation 2
January 17, 2007
NCAA March Madness 07 delivers an authentic college basketball gameplay experience by offering custom playbooks for each team through the Floor General Playcalling system, the EA SPORTS Lockdown Stick that allows your players to pressure the ball, force turnovers and harass opponents on the court, and an enhanced Dynasty Mode with new School Pride and Recruiting features that let you build your school into a national powerhouse. In addition, the popular voices of college basketball are back with ESPN’s Dick Vitale and Brad Nessler calling the action courtside. [Electronic Arts]
Metascore:
63
User Score:
8.6
Odin Sphere 243.

Odin Sphere

Platform: PlayStation 2
May 22, 2007
The nations of Erion had always held an uneasy peace, as the various kings and queens watched each other for any signs of weakness. When the country of Valentine is obliterated by the power of an ancient artifact, it sparks a bloody war between the fairies of Ringford and the warriors of Ragnanival. Little do they know that they are acting out an almost-forgotten prophecy: one that, if fulfilled, will lead to the destruction of the entire world. Take control of the warrior princess Gwendolyn, daughter of Odin, and follow the threads of an intricately woven story as you uncover the truth behind the prophecy – and how to bring it to an end. Five playable characters in all; each one's fate is intertwined with the others'. A robust cooking and alchemy system that can be used to create powerful attack and recovery items. [Atlus Software]
Metascore:
83
User Score:
8.6
Raw Danger! 244.

Raw Danger!

Platform: PlayStation 2
June 19, 2007
(Also known as "Disaster Report 2" or "Zettai Zetsumei Toshi 2: Itetsuita Kiokutachi") Players must think on their feet and utilize creative survival skills to have any hope of seeing their family again. Body temperature and health decrease when players are wet or in cold weather too long - they must find places to warm themselves and scrap together meals from whatever they can find. In the end, players must run, climb, jump, and crawl their way out of this devastated city, while constantly trying to piece together information from emergency broadcasts and other victims of the disaster. [Agetec]
Metascore:
63
User Score:
8.6
MLB 07: The Show 245.

MLB 07: The Show

Platform: PlayStation 2
February 26, 2007
The innovative Road to The Show mode enables fans to play solely as a custom-created rookie on both offense and defense while attempting to rise through the ranks and make a starting line-up in the Big Leagues. Adding to its already robust online feature set, the MLB franchise now includes Online League Play, which gives gamers the ability to set up leagues with up to 30 teams, complete statistical tracking, point benefits and full customization, while the My Sliders feature allows users to create their perfect game settings and upload them to the MLB 07 The Show server for others to try out. [SCEA]
Metascore:
83
User Score:
8.6
Star Trek: Conquest 246.

Star Trek: Conquest

Platform: PlayStation 2
November 20, 2007
Star Trek: Conquest is a single-player game of galactic conquest featuring a blend of strategy and action set in The Next Generation era. Players take control of Federation, Klingon, Romulan, Cardassian, Dominion, and Breen forces and lead them in a campaign to control the galaxy, one planet at a time. Players must build and manage their growing empires in turn-based strategy, and then engage in all out starship combat in real-time action. Strategically, players must effectively manage their limited resources to expand their empire. Players can decide how to best achieve objectives by managing fleets, admirals, building support structures, researching technology and engaging enemies in combat. Once battle is initiated, the game switches to a ship level tactical view allowing players to take direct command of their ships and engage in real-time combat. Strategy game set in The Next Generation era - Planets held by Next Generation era races are set in a large galactic map, where turn-based strategy allows you to build and expand your empire. Real-time Starship combat - Take direct control of any ship and experience intense action as you engage in real-time combat. Resource Management - Wise spending on starbases, factories, research facilities, and starships determines success. Six Playable Races - Choose to command the Federation, Klingon, Romulan, Cardassian, Dominion, or Breen race, each with their own unique set of strengths and weaknesses. [Bethesda Softworks]
Metascore:
54
User Score:
8.6
Eternal Poison 247.

Eternal Poison

Platform: PlayStation 2
November 11, 2008
Our world descended into chaos the day the demonic realm of Besek appeared. Creatures known as the Majin emerged, wreaking havoc and destroying our way of life. They captured the Princess of Valdia and imprisoned her in their lair. Now, brave adventurers throughout the land have set out to explore the Majin homeland. Some wish to rescue the princess; some seek fame and glory; some merely want revenge. However, there are those who look to harness the Majin's dark powers, for it is rumored that deep within Besek lies the Eternal Poison, a legendary treasure able to make your deepest desires come true. Travel the paths of some of these adventurers, and as their tales unfold, you will discover the true meanings of romance, heroism, madness, despair, and betrayal. Five stories in one—Walk the winding paths of five different parties as they journey deeper into hostile lands. With branching paths and optional encounters, you must chart each course carefully, for your choices have a direct impact on the outcome of each tale. All demons can be exploited - even bosses - so every battle offers the intriguing choice of binding or killing your foes. Bound demons can be summoned to fight at your side or be sacrificed for money or new spells. Step into a twisted fairytale world of demons, black magic, and a quest for the ultimate treasure. The kidnapping of the Princess and the temptation of finding the Eternal Poison have drawn your heroes into a world full of dangerous traps, fiendish monsters, and unexpected villains. Discover a world that is as rich in beauty as it is in corruption. [Atlus USA]
Metascore:
65
User Score:
8.6
Scooby-Doo! First Frights 248.

Scooby-Doo! First Frights

Platform: PlayStation 2
September 22, 2009
Scooby-Doo! First Frights is for fans of all ages. You will be able to explore spooky environments as Scooby, Shaggy or any of the super-cool teen Mystery, Inc. team. The action-adventure game features co-op play allowing two members of Mystery, Inc. to work together to solve puzzles, combat enemies, and collect clues before unmasking each episode's mysterious villain - all while gaining prestige as world famous sleuths! Once you have solved the mystery, you can return to completed levels in Explore mode with any unlocked character, costumed character or villain to access new areas. With ghosts and ghouls around every corner, high school has never sounded so fun! [Warner Bros.]
Metascore:
tbd
User Score:
8.6
NBA 2K10 249.

NBA 2K10

Platform: PlayStation 2
October 6, 2009
NEW Turbo System - Based upon a new energy model, gamers will enjoy a completely different gameplay experience where managing your players’ energy is directly correlated to their in-game pace and Turbo expenditure. Now a player’s stamina and energy will not only determine how fast they can run up the court on a fast break, but also for how long they can sustain it. MORE Signature Style - Originators of the critically acclaimed Signature Style feature, 2K Sports continues the tradition by adding even MORE Signature Style & tendencies providing gamers with an unbelievably realistic NBA experience. Accurate Rosters - The latest rosters transactions, ratings adjustments, contract lengths, and injured reserve placements continue to make NBA 2K10 as up-to-date as possible. Deeper Association - NBA 2K’s super-deep franchise mode gets deeper with the addition of a slick NBA.com interface, development drills, player ambitions, and more. 2K Sports Online Play - Take your game online and go head-to-head, participate in leagues, and compete in tournaments with other players through broadband connectivity. [2K Sports]
Metascore:
tbd
User Score:
8.6
Armored Core 2 250.

Armored Core 2

Platform: PlayStation 2
October 24, 2000
The sequel to Armored Core takes the action to Mars where the Ravens battle for their corporations. In Armored Core 2, you'll enter new battle arenas and challenge more than 45 menacing Armored Core units. Customize your AC unit's 200 parts, including interior equipment and extension packs, and use over-boost propulsion to generate lightning speed. One or two players can go head-to-head in split-screen battles using more than 200 customizable parts that feature interior equipment and extension packs.
Metascore:
78
User Score:
8.5
Dynasty Warriors 2 251.

Dynasty Warriors 2

Platform: PlayStation 2
October 25, 2000
The Romance of the Three Kingdoms comes to life in Dynasty Warriors 2. As a general in second-century China, you must lead your troops into epic battles against thousands of warriors. On horseback or on foot, you'll use various weapons and combo attacks to forge a path into enemy lines and scatter all who dare stand in your path. Strategic planning is key to victory, as enemies can attack from all sides and when you least expect it.
Metascore:
75
User Score:
8.5
Gran Turismo 3: A-Spec 252.

Gran Turismo 3: A-Spec

Platform: PlayStation 2
July 9, 2001
With the addition of two new courses (a downtown Tokyo circuit and the Monte Carlo Grand Prix course), an impressive range of cars (from Vipers to Cooper Minis), and a soundtrack featuring everything from Lenny Kravitz to Jimi Hendrix, this highly anticipated title is finally ready to be driven.
Metascore:
95
User Score:
8.5
Tekken Tag Tournament 253.

Tekken Tag Tournament

Platform: PlayStation 2
October 25, 2000
The follow-up to "Tekken 3" features 2000 moves in all, and allows for four-player mayhem when utilizing the multi-tap for the tag team experience.
Metascore:
85
User Score:
8.5
King's Field: The Ancient City 254.

King's Field: The Ancient City

Platform: PlayStation 2
March 25, 2002
An accursed idol responsible for the destruction of an ancient race has resurfaced to wreak havoc once again among the kingdoms of man. You must return the idol to the Ancient City to break its curse, but monsters of unspeakable horror haunt the ruins. There is a palpable fear in the air of the Ancient City - even the monsters themselves fear the evil that has returned. Treasures beyond imagination await the warrior bold enough to attempt the journey, strong enough to face the minions of death, and wise enough to follow the path that leads to the essence of light! Use your sword arm well to rid the land of a potent curse! Be aware that should the sword fail, you have the magical arts to serve you in your quest. [Agetec]
Metascore:
60
User Score:
8.5
Silent Hill 2 255.

Silent Hill 2

Platform: PlayStation 2
September 25, 2001
Players assume the role of James, who receives a cryptic letter from his wife (who has been dead for 3 years) beckoning him to meet her in Silent Hill, a place that holds great meaning for the couple. The mystery of the letter compels him to return to the surreal horror and all-too-real danger in Silent Hill.
Metascore:
89
User Score:
8.5
Devil May Cry 256.

Devil May Cry

Platform: PlayStation 2
October 17, 2001
In a large American metropolis, a man named Dante, a private investigator of the supernatural, is seeking revenge for the death of his mother and brother. The world is waiting, for Dante is no ordinary man, and with his father's sword in hand, he must enter the demon realm and avenge mankind. [Capcom]
Metascore:
94
User Score:
8.5
Resident Evil Code: Veronica X 257.

Resident Evil Code: Veronica X

Platform: PlayStation 2
August 21, 2001
In this fourth game of the "Resident Evil" series, Claire Redfield attempts to track down her brother Chris, who went missing during his investigation of the Umbrella Corp., which is responsible for those pesky zombie outbreaks throughout the series. It also comes complete with a playable demo of Capcom's next big thing, "Devil May Cry."
Metascore:
84
User Score:
8.5
Bloody Roar 3 258.

Bloody Roar 3

Platform: PlayStation 2
June 25, 2001
Take control of one of 14 "werebeasts" (i.e., werewolf, wereleopard, werebunny, and the mythic weremole!) in this 3D fighter and attempt to punch, kick, and tear the living guts out of your opponents.
Metascore:
71
User Score:
8.5
Armored Core 2: Another Age 259.

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
Primal 260.

Primal

Platform: PlayStation 2
March 25, 2003
Switch between two playable characters at will. A unique pairing of characters: play as the modern-day heroine Jen as she acquires powerful demon form and abilities, or the watchful gargoyle Scree, who can possess statues and cling to walls. Work individually or as a team, applying each character's unique abilities to solve puzzles or overcome obstacles. Experienice worlds of exceptional size, beauty, and detail... with no load times thanks to fully dynamic streaming technology. [Sony]
Metascore:
73
User Score:
8.5
Xenosaga Episode I: Der Wille zur Macht 261.

Xenosaga Episode I: Der Wille zur Macht

Platform: PlayStation 2
February 26, 2003
Thousands of years into the future, man exists only in deep space. Brutally opposed by a merciless alien race, humanity faces an uncertain destiny as it unlocks the secrets of the Universe in search of the ultimate truth. Features four exhilarating mini-games, innovative battle and control systems, and over 80 hours of gameplay. [Namco]
Metascore:
83
User Score:
8.5
Onimusha 2: Samurai's Destiny 262.

Onimusha 2: Samurai's Destiny

Platform: PlayStation 2
August 28, 2002
Return to the magical days of feudal Japan and join Jubei, a young warrior, as he launches an epic, magical quest, only to reveal his ultimate destiny! [Capcom]
Metascore:
84
User Score:
8.5
Star Ocean: Till the End of Time 263.

Star Ocean: Till the End of Time

Platform: PlayStation 2
August 31, 2004
The first PlayStation 2 installment in the acclaimed science fiction RPG series, the Director's Cut version is considered to be the culmination of the developer?s true vision. STAR OCEAN was originally released with two versions in Japan. The development time was extended for the North American release in order to incorporate the extra features of the Director's Cut, the only stateside release of the title. STAR OCEAN builds on the first-rate concepts of earlier games in the series and leverages the technological capabilities of the PlayStation 2 to surpass them. In addition, the larger data capacity of the Director?s Cut allows for multiple added extras providing the most complete game package possible. Incorporating the new features with gorgeous, extended cinematic sequences and an unparalleled real-time battle system, including a new VS. mode, STAR OCEAN is sure to attract a new group of admirers and thrill the longtime fans of the series. STAR OCEAN's protagonist, Fayt Leingod brings his family and childhood friend, Sophia Esteed to the Federation-managed resort planet Hyda for a long-deserved vacation. Their dreamy holiday turns into a nightmare when Hyda is attacked by an unknown space military. In the heat of the attack, Fayt is separated from Sophia and his family and begins an emotional quest into the unknown to find his loved ones. [Square Enix]
Metascore:
80
User Score:
8.5
RPG Maker II 264.

RPG Maker II

Platform: PlayStation 2
October 24, 2003
RPG Maker 2 for PlayStation2 gives players a virtual blank screen and every conceivable tool they?ll need to create the RPG of their dreams. By providing fully rendered 3D models for all characters, monsters, backgrounds, and items, RPG Maker 2 lets the players create intricate, detailed worlds of their own. No other game in the history of video games has ever provided this much incentive for gamers to use every ounce of their creativity!
Metascore:
65
User Score:
8.5
Knockout Kings 2002 265.

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
Mad Maestro! 266.

Mad Maestro!

Platform: PlayStation 2
March 12, 2002
The city has announced plans to destroy the concert hall! The hero Takt is a young conductor attempting to recruit the best musicians, from all walks of life to put on a Mega-concert to save the concert hall. Perform perfectly, and you will save the hall and keep music alive for generations to come. Hit a bad note, and you'll be looking for a new gig. The soundtrack features Brahms, Strauss, Mozart, Tchaikovsky, Schubert, Beethoven, and more. [Fresh Games]
Metascore:
65
User Score:
8.5
Silent Hill 2: Director's Cut (Platinum) 267.

Silent Hill 2: Director's Cut (Platinum)

Platform: PlayStation 2
November 17, 2002
In the sequel to Silent Hill, Silent Hill 2 follows James Sunderland, whose life is shattered when his young wife Mary suffers a tragic death. Three years later, a mysterious letter arrives from Mary, beckoning him to return to their sanctuary of memories, the dark realm of Silent Hill. You must guide James through all-new environments and creepy new areas closed off in the original game. Real-time weather effects, fog, morphing, and shadows set the stage for heart-stopping frights. Be brave as you journey to uncover the truth.
Metascore:
tbd
User Score:
8.5
James Bond 007: NightFire 268.

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
NASCAR Thunder 2003 269.

NASCAR Thunder 2003

Platform: PlayStation 2
September 29, 2002
NASCAR Thunder 2003 features an all-new game engine with more realistic vehicle dynamics, including tire grip and wear patterns, handling and suspension behavior, and collision physics; fun entry-level control with progression to deeper "simulation." The Career mode now includes 20 successive seasons in which you will need to manage four major components while building a racing car. Compete for top sponsors, the best crewmembers, and the latest racing technology. [EA Sports]
Metascore:
84
User Score:
8.5
Dark Cloud 2 270.

Dark Cloud 2

Platform: PlayStation 2
February 17, 2003
[Known as "Dark Chronicle" in the UK] Live the adventure of an inventive young man, visited by a protector of the future. Rely on your creative ability to rebuild destroyed worlds, invent equipment needed for your journey and repair weaponry damaged in battle. Your efforts will determine the outcome of things to come.
Metascore:
87
User Score:
8.5
NASCAR: Dirt to Daytona 271.

NASCAR: Dirt to Daytona

Platform: PlayStation 2
November 11, 2002
Dirt to Daytona challenges players in the ultimate NASCAR Career Mode. The only game to include 4 different NASCAR racing series. Racing to win is the key for drivers hoping to advance from small town dirt tracks to modified cars, to trucks and eventually the highly prized NASCAR Winston Cup cars. Learn the harsh realities of the racing world where losing can cost drivers not only points in the standings but loss of money from a sponsor. Dirt to DAYTONA also features Single Races, Season Championships, Beat the Heat, and Pro Trainer modes for all 4 authentic NASCAR racing series. [Infogrames]
Metascore:
84
User Score:
8.5
NHL Hitz 20-03 272.

NHL Hitz 20-03

Platform: PlayStation 2
September 16, 2002
As the only dedicated adrenaline-style hockey videogame franchise for next-generation platforms, NHL Hitz 20-03 showcases over-the-top 3-on-3 (plus goalies) gameplay with players who leap, glide, check, pass and score on would-be defenders. This newest version of Hitz runs up the score on the hockey videogame category with new features such as the all-new franchise mode, which enhances the single gamer experience by giving users the power to create a team from infancy, grow that team through international competition, earn a franchise, and eventually compete for the Stanley Cup. [Midway]
Metascore:
82
User Score:
8.5
Romance of the Three Kingdoms VII 273.

Romance of the Three Kingdoms VII

Platform: PlayStation 2
June 25, 2002
This title is the latest in the popular Romance of the Three Kingdoms series of strategy games revolving around the Three Kingdoms period of ancient China. RTK VII introduces a number of dramatic improvements to the series, such as the ability to play as any character in the game, as well as a variety of character roles/positions. [KOEI]
Metascore:
72
User Score:
8.5
Def Jam Vendetta 274.

Def Jam Vendetta

Platform: PlayStation 2
March 31, 2003
It's been three years since D-Mob chased you out of the New York fight circuit and you swore you'd never go back. Now your pal Manny is in trouble and he needs you to bail him out. The plan is simple: get in, win a few fights, pay off his debt, get out. No problem. Well, it turns out that things aren't as easy as they appear. Once in the scene, your past comes back to haunt you. Soon you're over your head and your only chance to get your life back together is to settle a score that has gone too long unpaid. [Electronic Arts]
Metascore:
80
User Score:
8.5
I-Ninja 275.

I-Ninja

Platform: PlayStation 2
November 18, 2003
He might be small, but he's one angry Ninja! Despite his size, I-Ninja is the consummate warrior who has spent years mastering his weapons and honing his skills. Challenged by the world's most wicked villain, Master O-Dor and his menacing army of Ranx, I-Ninja is graceful in honor and deadly in combat. With extreme agility he traverses unknown environments and conquers all that is evil. There is no challenge too big or risk too great for I-Ninja! Gravity defying game play -- utilize new specialized manga-style ninja moves to navigate through each dynamic environment. Multiple Weapons -- use shurikens, swords, blowguns, rocket launchers, guided missiles and more! Challenging enemies and ruthless bosses -- fight the invading Ranx Army on the ground, in the air, in the sea -- even face off with a menacing 150-foot Giant Robot! Imaginative missions and environments -- a wide variety of thrilling missions, mini-quests, and unique powerups span across 5 immense environments uniquely designed to incite I-Ninja's special Rage abilities. [Namco]
Metascore:
73
User Score:
8.5
Dynasty Warriors 3: Xtreme Legends 276.

Dynasty Warriors 3: Xtreme Legends

Platform: PlayStation 2
January 11, 2003
Play as 7 fierce generals in Musou mode- Lu Bu, Diao Chan, Meng Huo, Zhu Rong, Zhang Jiao, Dong Zhuo and Yuan Shao. Completely revamped stages with new scenarios and events.
Metascore:
72
User Score:
8.5
Arc the Lad: Twilight of the Spirits 277.

Arc the Lad: Twilight of the Spirits

Platform: PlayStation 2
June 25, 2003
Twilight of the Spirits is the first game in the series to be presented entirely in realtime 3D, and breaks significantly with the connected storyline of Arcs one through three. Set some thousands of years after that story concluded, it tells the story of two brothers -- one demon, one human -- whose lives intersect across a 60-hour quest. [Sony]
Metascore:
72
User Score:
8.5
.hack//Mutation Part 2 278.

.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
Mobile Suit Gundam: Encounters in Space 279.

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
Seek and Destroy 280.

Seek and Destroy

Platform: PlayStation 2
December 11, 2002
Command over 100 tanks, all based on actual military models from around the world with this budget title. Customize and conquer. Choose from hundreds of parts and dozens of weapons, including missile launchers, amphibious rigs and even aerial combat gear. Take on 25 intense missions that take you from the frozen plains of Eastern Europe to the deserts of Africa. Engage in 2-player arena battles, surprizing mini-missions and fierce boss battles.
Metascore:
63
User Score:
8.5
Amplitude 281.

Amplitude

Platform: PlayStation 2
March 24, 2003
The sequel to Sony's "Frequency" features music from such artists as David Bowie, Weezer, Garbage, Quarashi, Logan 7. Trigger drum, bass, vocal, and guitar tracks by tapping the control pad in time to rhythm, and you'll generate an amazing lightshow to accompany your musical stylings. Even better, Amplitude is compatible with Sony's online adapter, so multiplayer game aren't limited to folks sitting around in your living room. Online options will include full chat modes and a ranking system, as well as the ability to create a remix online, which can be saved by the system for other players to listen to and play.
Metascore:
86
User Score:
8.5
NBA Jam 2004 282.

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
Gallop Racer 2003: A New Breed 283.

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
Soul Reaver 2 284.

Soul Reaver 2

Platform: PlayStation 2
October 31, 2001
Raziel returns to various eras of Nosgoth's dark past in his relentless pursuit of Kain. Encounter new enemies as you unearth the mysteries of Nosgoth's ancient races, and expose the schemes behind the corruption of the Pillars, and the vampire genocide. [Eidos Interactive]
Metascore:
80
User Score:
8.5
Baldur's Gate: Dark Alliance II 285.

Baldur's Gate: Dark Alliance II

Platform: PlayStation 2
January 20, 2004
The anticipated sequel has arrived. Embark on a new adventure in Baldur's Gate and brave terrible dangers in search of fortune, glory, and power. Face a multitude of sinister enemies while traveling through many spectacular environments in this action-packed fantasy game. Rid the lands of chaos, mastering skills, spells, and deadly weapons ? the fate of thousands hangs in the balance. [Interplay]
Metascore:
78
User Score:
8.5
NFL Blitz Pro 286.

NFL Blitz Pro

Platform: PlayStation 2
October 28, 2003
NFL Blitz PRO is the exclusive, 11-on-11 licensed smash-mouth football videogame experience, delivering a new a sophisticated and online feature set combined with its proprietary blend of lightning-fast, adrenaline-style gameplay proving NFL Blitz PRO is updated, improved and in-depth football. NFL Blitz has been reinvented, without leaving behind the edginess that has made Midway Sports the leader and only year-on-year successful publisher of extreme-style league licensed sports videogames. For the first time, NFL Blitz Pro will showcase authentic 11-on-11 gameplay with realistic rules, features and online play, while still providing its propriety blend of fast and furious adrenaline-style football action. [Midway]
Metascore:
73
User Score:
8.5
Kya: Dark Lineage 287.

Kya: Dark Lineage

Platform: PlayStation 2
November 18, 2003
Plunged into a mysterious world, Kya must seek her way through multiple dangers to find her brother and a way back home. She discovers the Nativs, a peaceful tribe, oppressed by the Wolfens - the menacing army of the evil Brazul. Kya must lead the rebellion of the Nativs for their freedom. Mastering magical powers, Kya can liberate the Wolfens from their mystical imprisonment and restore their true Nativ identity. Steal your way through or fight head-to-head with hordes of Wolfens using original combat moves and magical strikes. Soar against various vertiginous wind currents on breathtaking flights. Slide down extreme entwined turbulent tracks, through challenging obstacles and lush environments. Journey through unbelievable acrobatic freefalls as you get closer to Kya?s quest to save her brother and defeat the Fortress of Brazul. [Atari]
Metascore:
69
User Score:
8.5
Romance of the Three Kingdoms VIII 288.

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
ESPN NFL Football 289.

ESPN NFL Football

Platform: PlayStation 2
September 3, 2003
ESPN NFL Football brings the complete NFL experience. Whether it's by making an opponent lose his shorts from a stop-and-go juke, by scraping your toes down as you make an acrobatic first-down catch along the sideline, or by piling on top of a swarming gang tackle on fourth and short -- you will truly feel everything that makes the National Football League so intense. Don't look. Don't listen. Feel.
Metascore:
91
User Score:
8.5
ESPN College Hoops 290.

ESPN College Hoops

Platform: PlayStation 2
November 13, 2003
ESPN Presentation - Step into every college game with a mind-blowing presentation ­ listen to Jay Bilas and Mike Patrick behind the booth as well as see detailed overlays that deliver nothing less than perfection! Enhanced Legacy Mode - Create your own dynasty from the ground up, customizing everything from the arena to team schedules. Use assistant coaches to recruit year-round or suffer losing that prized JuCo prospect! Authentic College Atmosphere - The only realistically replicated college environment with more than 100 mascots and fight songs, team specific chants and dozens of cutscenes that capture net cutting in the tournament, crazed fans and blaring bands sending every college moment into a frenzy! [Sega]
Metascore:
83
User Score:
8.5
Cold Winter 291.

Cold Winter

Platform: PlayStation 2
May 11, 2005
There is nothing so cold as death. You are Andrew Sterling, a disavowed agent caught in the cat-and-mouse manipulations of a shadow intelligence agency. To facilitate its mission this agency now pervades all aspects of politics, national security, and the highest echelons of human society. You must fight through a complex web of intrigue, double cross, and sinister global interest. Cold Winter brings an intensive FPS experience to the PlayStation2 based in the clandestine world of spies and counter-spies, unique in its emphasis on gritty realism and attention to story detail including detailed weaponry and true-to-life spy gadgetry and realistic human combat interaction with visual representation of body damage in detail. [Vivendi Universal]
Metascore:
73
User Score:
8.5
Monster Hunter 292.

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
Spider-Man 2 293.

Spider-Man 2

Platform: PlayStation 2
June 28, 2004
Based on the big screen sequel to the original "Spider-Man" with Tobey Maguire and Kirsten Dunst, Spider-Man 2 features a new bad guy, Dr. Otto Octavius, who becomes grafted to a set of four mechanical arms which he can use to amazing effect... as a "mad scientist" some call "Doctor Octopus" or "Doc Ock." Can Spidey avoid getting clobbered by two of Doc Ock's metallic appendages while avoiding the other two? The gameplay of this sequel, unlike that of the straightforward, mostly linear original, lends itself much more to the sense of freedom and exploration made popular with "Grand Theft Auto III."
Metascore:
80
User Score:
8.5
Bloody Roar 4 294.

Bloody Roar 4

Platform: PlayStation 2
November 11, 2003
Bloody Roar returns and is darker, bloodier and fiercer than ever! 14 returning fighters are joined by three brand-new characters in the newest battle of the beast-fighters. Transform into ferocious inner-beasts and attack with fangs and claws in 3D fighting areas to see who is the ultimate beast-fighter champion! Balance power and health with the new "Zoanthropes Guage". Dramatic story mode for each fighter. 9 modes of gameplay including Arcade and Character Development. Full 3D combat system with aerial juggles, counters, blocks, chains. [Konami]
Metascore:
59
User Score:
8.5
Sitting Ducks 295.

Sitting Ducks

Platform: PlayStation 2
June 29, 2004
Welcome to the whimsical world of Sitting Ducks, where life is good, food?s a plenty, and alligators are lurking in neighbouring Swampwood. One bird stands out amongst the flock ? Bill. Well-liked, but seldom understood, Bill waddles to a different beat. He is a quirky, smaller than average duck with a big imagination and a secret fun loving side. Bill?s best friend is Aldo, from the neighbouring town of Swampwood. A big lumbering bull-in-a-china-shop alligator, chock-full of rough edges. Aldo is also a tough guy with a soft centre. This unlikely friendship between these two creatures on opposite ends of the food chain sets the scene for unique challenges ? and a lot of fun. [Hip Interactive]
Metascore:
tbd
User Score:
8.5
Manhunt 296.

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
R-Type Final 297.

R-Type Final

Platform: PlayStation 2
February 3, 2004
It all began in 1987 with a revolutionary arcade shooter called R-Type. Now the classic shooter is back for a final appearance with new features and the same exciting, revolutionary gameplay that started it all. Use the unique Force System to power-up your ship as you choose and send it into battle against the evil Bydo. With over 100 ships to choose from and an almost unlimited amount of customization options, R-Type Final is the definitive shooter on the PlayStation2. [Eidos Interactive]
Metascore:
79
User Score:
8.5
Front Mission 4 298.

Front Mission 4

Platform: PlayStation 2
June 15, 2004
Front Mission 4 (FM4) marks the debut of the popular mech-based strategy game series on the PS2. Utilizing the technological capabilities of the system, FM4 brings you the newest chapter in the best-selling series. While boasting an enhanced battle system, outstanding new graphics and dramatic voiceovers, FM4 maintains the strategic gameplay that has won acclaim from both gamers and press worldwide. As in the previous games, players can fully customize their wanzers, or mech units, with a variety of powerful weaponry and parts. In addition, new tactical features such as the "Link System" bring a new dimension of strategy to the game. Set in 2096, FM4 opens as an unidentified group of wanzers assaults and destroys an E.C. German base. The player?s point of view switches between two main characters that find themselves trapped within a dangerous global conspiracy. Elsa, a new recruit in the E.C.'s Durandal corps, is sent to Germany with her team to investigate the attack. The story then shifts to Darril, a U.C.S. Army sergeant in South America. He and his company are sent to Venezuela after its governor declares independence from the U.C.S. Though Darril's squad seems far more interested in slacking off than fighting a war, their plans for early retirement are put on hold after they witness a fateful plane crash in the jungle. [Square Enix]
Metascore:
75
User Score:
8.5
The Warriors 299.

The Warriors

Platform: PlayStation 2
October 17, 2005
A battle on the streets of New York. The armies of the night number 60,000 strong, and tonight they’re all after The Warriors - a street gang wrongly accused of killing a rival gang leader. The Warriors must make their way from one end of New York to their turf on the other side of the city. All that stands between The Warriors and their survival are 20 miles and thousands of street gang members. The army of gangs owns the streets and there’s no turning back, they must fight for their lives and learn the meaning of loyalty as danger and uncertainty emerge from the city night. Based on the 1979 Paramount Pictures cult classic movie and developed by Rockstar Toronto, The Warriors expands the stylized cinematic journey of the film into a gritty interactive experience set in 1970s New York. [Rockstar Games]
Metascore:
84
User Score:
8.5
MVP Baseball 2004 300.

MVP Baseball 2004

Platform: PlayStation 2
March 9, 2004
Step up to the plate with MVP Baseball 2004. The fundamentals of hitting, pitching, fielding, and base running have been reproduced like never before to give you complete control over every aspect of the game. From swinging for the fences or protecting the plate when you have a two-strike count, the all-new batting model provides unprecedented command of each type of swing in every situation. With great gameplay and many additional features such as Pitching Challenge and Dynasty Mode, MVP Baseball 2004 wins the pennant as the most innovative and realistic baseball experience ever created. Groundbreaking Hitting Control: From hitting to the opposite field to pulling the ball down the line to swinging for the fences, every swing type is included. You Control the Field: Leap over the wall and rob home runs, hook slide to avoid tags, and take out the catcher at home with all-new player control. Pick Your Park: With all-new crowd chants, the addition of classic stadiums, and new lighting to signify various start times for your biggest games, MVP Baseball 2004 puts you in the best seat in the house. Your Dynasty Begins Now: Take full control of your franchise on all the levels -- from the minors to the pros. Play, sim, or manage each game all the way to the World Series. Swing for the Fences Online: Go yard against players across the country in one-on-one or Tournament games, while talking up your game with EA SPORTS? Talk [Electronic Arts]
Metascore:
90
User Score:
8.5