PS2 Games

Hannspree Ten Kate Honda: SBK-07 Superbike World Championship 901.

Hannspree Ten Kate Honda: SBK-07 Superbike World Championship

Platform: PlayStation 2
October 29, 2007
(Currently available in the UK/EU only) SBK-07 is the official Superbike World Championship videogame so it allows you to enter the fantastic SBK championship. The game is fully licensed and simulates every aspect of this world, from the physics (that give to you the sensation to really ride a racing motorbike) to the behaviour of the opponents and offers all the official races, sessions, teams and riders of the real series.Everybody has the possibility to improve the performances of his bike, managing and tuning a lot of aspects like top speed, gear ratios, suspension stiffness and choosing the better set of tires for the single race. Fetures 22 bikes and 22 racers simultaneously on track (14 on PSP version); 11 official Superbike Championship tracks (10 on PSP version); 4 game modes: Quick Race, Race weekend, Championship and Challenge; 4 variable weather conditions Accurate physics model built on real data and validated with Superbike support; Realistic riders behaviours; Quick and intuitive settings. A unique rewarding system including: racers, tracks, bonus video, historical features. And all the beautiful Pit Girls of Superbike World Championship. [Black Bean Games]
Metascore:
68
User Score:
7.7
Rugby 08 902.

Rugby 08

Platform: PlayStation 2
July 17, 2007
Own the World. Power your way through a grueling six-week campaign during the 2007 Rugby World Cup in France. Manage squad rotation and player injuries and track the progress of the entire tournament with a user-friendly, in-game information hub. Now you can emulate the style of your favourite team with Authentic Defensive Formations. Adjust your defense on the fly to keep momentum on your side. Counter your opponent’s attacking style by changing your defensive strategy based on score, field position, and more. World Cup Challenge. Replay over 30 classic moments in World Cup history using modern teams and unlock exclusive World Cup highlight videos. All New Set Pieces. Take full command over every scrum and maul with enhanced push and rotation controls. Make lineout throw-ins look easy with a simplified pick-up-and-play control system for the novice player, or master the advanced mechanics to enhance your game strategy for the real pro. Use the new kicking meter to master your drop kicks and score those key penalties and converts. New Truck and Zoom camera angles. With an unprecedented level of customised camera angles, zero in on all the action on the field by zooming in on rucks and scrums. Have a clear angle of the uprights as you slot that game-winning convert. Play as your national side in its official World Cup kit as you go for the ultimate glory on the world stage for the Webb Ellis Cup. Scoring in single player action becomes more difficult as the action moves closer to the try line. Watch as the CPU tightens up defensively, forcing you to create more strategic ways to score. [Electronic Arts UK]
Metascore:
74
User Score:
7.7
Kung Fu Panda 903.

Kung Fu Panda

Platform: PlayStation 2
June 3, 2008
In Kung Fu Panda, players embark on an epic, action-packed adventure as they master the specialized Kung Fu fighting styles of Po the Panda, the unlikely hero, his teacher Shifu, and the legendary Kung Fu masters, the Furious Five: Monkey, Tigress, Viper, Mantis and Crane. Through 13 legendary levels from the movie and beyond, and spanning land, water and air, players must work their way to become the Dragon Warrior and defeat the ultimate enemy, Tai Lung, as they battle a variety of foes, overcome dangerous obstacles, navigate multi-tiered environments and solve challenging puzzles. Featuring a deep variety of gameplay, unique co-op and competitive multiplayer modes, collectibles, and a host of character upgrades, the Kung Fu Panda video game provides an experience gamers of all ages will enjoy. [Activision]
Metascore:
73
User Score:
7.7
Bratz Girlz Really Rock 904.

Bratz Girlz Really Rock

Platform: PlayStation 2
October 13, 2008
Live the Fabulous Lifestyle of the Bratz Girlz! The Bratz are out of Stilesville and attending Camp Starshine, a summer camp for the most talented students of the performing arts! They meet Anna, a lonely ballerina who has dedicated so much of her life to dance that she has missed out on fun and friendship. When Anna has a crisis of confidence, her new friends are there to rally round her, helping her create a performance for the end of camp showcase that no one will forget. [THQ]
Metascore:
tbd
User Score:
7.7
Star Wars The Clone Wars: Republic Heroes 905.

Star Wars The Clone Wars: Republic Heroes

Platform: PlayStation 2
October 6, 2009
Star Wars The Clone Wars: Republic Heroes lets Star Wars fans young and old live out the sweeping galactic adventures of the Clone Wars. For the first time ever, players can fight as their favorite Jedi and clone troopers from the preeminent animated television series - from familiar faces like Anakin Skywalker to new heroes like Clone Captain Rex. A brand-new storyline, which bridges the gap between season one and two, takes the player on a multi-faceted adventure to stop a mysterious techno assassin's destructive plot. Built around two-player cooperative action, the accessible controls and family-friendly gameplay bring Star Wars fans across generations together like never before to fight the evil Separatists and restore peace to the galaxy. Play as your favorite Jedi heroes including Anakin Skywalker, Obi-Wan Kenobi, Ahsoka Tano, Mace Windu, and Kit Fisto. Slice and dice your way through Separatist droids with your lightsaber and Force powers and use your agility to perform amazing leaps and navigate levels filled with interactivity. Turn your enemies into weapons as you commandeer droids and use their unique abilities to blast enemies and solve puzzles as a Jedi. Be part of an elite clone trooper squad with unique gameplay that puts firepower at your fingertips. Blast droids and unleash devastation with heavy weapons like rocket launchers and thermal detonators as Commander Cody, Captain Rex and all of your favorite clone troopers. Compete against a friend with in-level challenges for rewards and points to be spent to upgrade your character and unlock bonus items. [LucasArts]
Metascore:
tbd
User Score:
7.7
Madden NFL 2001 906.

Madden NFL 2001

Platform: PlayStation 2
October 23, 2000
EA Sports steps up to the challenge of Sega's "NFL2k1" with mind-blowing graphics and innovative "Madden Cards" -- Upper Deck creations purchased with tokens earned by completing in-game challenges which can be used as power-ups during the game. Match up all current NFL teams as well as great teams from the past in Season, Franchise, or Practice modes.
Metascore:
91
User Score:
7.6
Midnight Club: Street Racing 907.

Midnight Club: Street Racing

Platform: PlayStation 2
October 25, 2000
In secret gatherings around the world, a mysterious group of urban street racers known as the Midnight Club race for pride, power, and glory in sleekly customized, tricked-out sports cars. As a New York City cabdriver, you stumble upon this secret organization and decide to try something new. Before you know it, you're speeding through crowded streets, running red lights, terrorizing pedestrians, driving on sidewalks, and outrunning the cops. Race anywhere in New York and London and win the pink slips of opposing players.
Metascore:
78
User Score:
7.6
All-Star Baseball 2002 908.

All-Star Baseball 2002

Platform: PlayStation 2
March 12, 2001
This latest rendition sticks to the basic things that have made the series great, making it worthwhile even for those who aren't fans of the older games.
Metascore:
77
User Score:
7.6
Final Fantasy XII 909.

Final Fantasy XII

Platform: PlayStation 2
October 31, 2006
The story takes place in a world called "Ivalice," in an age when magic was commonplace and airships plied the skies - the Archadian Empire, seeking to strengthen its base of power, had been invading and subjugating its neighboring lands one by one- a fate which befell the small Kingdom of Dalmasca. Archadia's invasion and the subsequent death of the Dalmascan king prompted the Princess Ashe, the sole surviving heir to the Dalmascan throne, to take up arms against the invaders. In her struggle to oust the occupying Archadian forces and restore freedom to her people, Ashe must watch as many of her allies pay the blood price for that freedom. Though tempted to abandon all hope in the face of the Empire's might, her determination keeps her from succumbing before what would seem to be inevitable defeat. Then she meets Vaan, an urchin from the Dalmascan capital of Rabanastre. Vaan dreams of one day becoming a sky pirate, escaping the Empire on his airship. Vaan, Ashe, Vaan's friend Penelo, the sky pirate Balthier, his partner Fran and many more are on an adventure through Ivalice that traces the mysteries behind the Archadian Empire's invasion. Bringing with it a wide array of new gameplay elements, Final Fantasy XII will change the way players think about the Final Fantasy series. Numerous possibilities abound within each scenario, allowing for a less linear, more unique experience for each player. The game also supports Dolby Pro Logic II both in-game and during movie sequences, immersing the player in the middle of the action. [Square Enix]
Metascore:
92
User Score:
7.6
MXRider 910.

MXRider

Platform: PlayStation 2
October 30, 2001
Assume the role of 58 licensed FIM Motocross riders on 24 exclusive bikes attacking 23 licensed FIM Motocross tracks in fourteen countries. Over thirty stunts are available to every rider.
Metascore:
69
User Score:
7.6
Grandia Xtreme 911.

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
Spider-Man: The Movie 912.

Spider-Man: The Movie

Platform: PlayStation 2
April 16, 2002
Assume the role of the super hero himself, weighing great power with great responsibility as he embarks on a career to thwart crime and put an end to a mastermind criminal, the Green Goblin, and his legions of evil. The game features all-new aerial combat and maneuverability, an advanced combat system with dozens of combos, and new super villians including Shocker, Vulture, and experimental HK units compliments of Oscorp Industries. [Treyarch]
Metascore:
76
User Score:
7.6
NHL Hitz 20-02 913.

NHL Hitz 20-02

Platform: PlayStation 2
September 24, 2001
Extreme, arcade-style 3-on-3 hockey action featuring "on fire" pucks, players, and teams, "big" player models, fantasy stadiums, along with exhibition, championship, and franchise modes.
Metascore:
78
User Score:
7.6
Tiger Woods PGA Tour 2002 914.

Tiger Woods PGA Tour 2002

Platform: PlayStation 2
February 24, 2002
New TrueSwing Total Precision Swing lets you drive in true, slice it or add a draw, giving you more control over your shots. Compete as or against 12 PGA TOUR professionals including Tiger, Jesper Parnevik, Vijay Singh, Colin Montgomerie, and Notah Begay. Brand new course lineup includes such amazing layouts as Pebble Beach Golf Links, TPC at Sawgrass, Royal Birkdale in England, and more! [EA Sports]
Metascore:
80
User Score:
7.6
Auto Modellista 915.

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
Red Faction II 916.

Red Faction II

Platform: PlayStation 2
October 15, 2002
Earth. Twenty-second century. Five years after the rebellion on Mars. For 15 years, Chancellor Victor Sopot has oppressed the people of the Commonwealth. His corrupt rule and a relentless war of unification with the United Republic has left the Commonwealth bloodied and impoverished. As distant battles rage, sewage taints Sopot City's rivers, pollution smudges the sky, and wretched citizens huddle in crumbling ruins. Condemned to death by Chancellor Sopot, six super-soldiers unite to save their country, vowing to overthrow Sopot using the unique powers that nano-technology has given them. Join the squad as Alias, a demolitions expert. Fight side-by-side with Molov, Repta, Shrike, Tangier, and Quill--each possessing unique attributes and specialties. Battle through diverse environments using vehicles, an arsenal of specialized weapons, and explosives in a mission to overthrow the government. Defeat Sopot and restore the honor of the Commonwealth! [THQ]
Metascore:
84
User Score:
7.6
The Mark of Kri 917.

The Mark of Kri

Platform: PlayStation 2
July 29, 2002
Set in richly detailed 3D environments, each with its own distinct styles and themes, Rau, a fierce warrior, must battle the denizens of the dark world to prevent the invoking of an ancient spell that holds the power to unleash great evil throughout the land. Along with his loyal and trusted spirit guide, Kuzo, a large black bird, Rau embarks on an exhilarating journey that requires a combination of stealth, aggressive-action moves and calculated planning. Kuzo plays a strategic role in the quest with the ability to scout ahead to perches for a better view of looming danger, retrieve items and distract opponents. [SCEA]
Metascore:
80
User Score:
7.6
NCAA College Football 2K3 918.

NCAA College Football 2K3

Platform: PlayStation 2
August 7, 2002
Sega Sports NCAA College Football 2K3 recreates the college atmosphere like never before - from the field, with plays like the wishbone and other triple options, to the sidelines, with school-specific cheerleaders and mascots, to the stadium, with rabid student sections and bands striking up fight songs, to the presentation, enhanced with a completely new ESPN broadcast system. And behind the scenes, it's big-time BCS pressure as you assemble your team from the country's top prep prospects, prepare in rigorous, off-season spring practices, and endure a competitive Division I-A schedule. Three ranking systems - the Writers Poll, Coaches Poll, and BCS Standings - track your team's progress throughout the season and determine which teams will play in the 25 post-season bowl games. Strive for perfection and the spoils of gridiron success are yours - the Heisman trophy, a BCS Championship, and your shot at campus immortality. [Sega]
Metascore:
71
User Score:
7.6
Madden NFL 2003 919.

Madden NFL 2003

Platform: PlayStation 2
August 12, 2002
Take Your Game Online: Access an online community where you can meet, chat, and play head-to-head against other gamers. Audio Dream Team: Dynamic play-by-play and analysis by Madden and Michaels. All-New Mini-camp: Hop on John Madden's Cruiser Tour Bus and travel to all NFL cities to complete skilled tasks. Create-A-Playbook: Customize receiver routes, player formations, and your team's entire playbook. Deepest Franchise Mode Ever: Play 30 years of Franchise mode and draft players each season with tips from your scouts. [EA Sports]
Metascore:
95
User Score:
7.6
The Sims 920.

The Sims

Platform: PlayStation 2
January 14, 2003
Create and control your Sims on the PS2 with new level-based game play and 3D graphics. Customize your Sim's personality and appearance then move into the neighborhood. Get a job, make friends and advance through your career and life's big moments. Unlock new objects and bigger houses along the way. Meet, flirt and fight with a neighborhood full of wild characters. You can also load your Sims into a friend's game and play two-player games. [Electronic Arts]
Metascore:
83
User Score:
7.6
Defender 921.

Defender

Platform: PlayStation 2
October 22, 2002
Relive the excitement of the ultimate action videogame with the all-new next-generation remake of Defender. Developed by 7 Studios, this all-new 3D Defender -- based on the timeless arcade classic -- offers players space-combat action as they fight to defend their solar system and save the human race from alien invasion. In addition to fast and furious space-combat action, Defender will showcase elements of strategy, multiple types of humans to protect and use, ground units for players to defend and strategically position, and bases to build and expand. Players will also be able to take flight in new Defender ships with the ability to upgrade with special weapons, shields and other technologies as they take on the aliens who've invaded their universe. [Midway]
Metascore:
73
User Score:
7.6
Vexx 922.

Vexx

Platform: PlayStation 2
February 11, 2003
On the forsaken remains of what was once the proud planet called Astara, the villagers of Rockhaven lead difficult but peaceful lives, until the day the Shadowraith, "Dark Yabu," and his minions swept down from the sky. With terrible ferocity and ruthless efficiency they descended upon the townsfolk, enslaving them to work deep in the caves that surrounded their village. Dark Yabu murdered the grandfather of the young VEXX, who managed to slip quietly aboard the enemy's windship. There, locked deep within Yabu's sanctum, was the last pair of Astani Battlegauntlets, which leapt from their chest onto VEXX's outstretched hands, and bonded to his arms and giving him special powers. [Acclaim]
Metascore:
63
User Score:
7.6
Rugrats: Royal Ransom 923.

Rugrats: Royal Ransom

Platform: PlayStation 2
November 16, 2002
Angelica has claimed herself Queen of the Play Palace 3000 and taken the Rugrats' most prized possessions. Join Tommy, Chuckie, and the rest of the Rugrats as they wander through magical worlds to reclaim what is rightfully theirs. Play as one of the following Rugrats characters: Tommy, Chuckie, Kimi, Phil or Lil. Compete in 3-4 unique challenges in each of the 9 fantasy environments including: Snow, Undersea, Jungle, Arabia, Big Top, Dino Land, Moon, Medieval and The Final Castle. Discover and unlock several bonus levels and multiplayer games. Game play modes include flying on a magic carpet, racing a snow man down a mountain on a sled, cruising on craters in a moon buggy, and more. [THQ]
Metascore:
tbd
User Score:
7.6
Mission: Impossible: Operation Surma 924.

Mission: Impossible: Operation Surma

Platform: PlayStation 2
December 8, 2003
Your mission, should you choose to accept it, is to save the free world from certain doom! Ethan Hunt is back in Mission: Impossible Operation Surma, a stealth-action adventure featuring an incredible arsenal of the latest weaponry, hi-tech gadgets and mind-blowing disguises. Ethan and his IMF team travel to exotic international locations in an effort to thwart the Surma Corporation's diabolical plans for global domination. Throughout your mission, you?ll be called upon to use your brains and brawn to get the job done. Play as Ethan Hunt, leading your IMF team through a stealth-action Mission: Impossible adventure. Use shadows and stealth to infiltrate enemy fortifications and incapacitate enemies. Utilize classic IMF-style gadgets including scanners, inner-ear communicators and hi-tech IMF disguises. Control gameplay with multiple paths toward completing each mission. Tackle missions in exotic locations. Encounter more than 11 characters within an in-depth storyline. [Atari]
Metascore:
64
User Score:
7.6
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles 925.

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles

Platform: PlayStation 2
October 21, 2003
Be your favorite Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle and master your ultimate ninja skills in their action packed world. Roam NYC streets, scour underground sewers and fight your way across rooftops on a collision course with The Shredder and his vile pack of Foot Ninjas. Master ninja butt-kickin' skills in action-based gameplay. Discover scrolls and items to unlock special attack moves and effects. Interact with characters such as Splinter and Casey Jones . Faithful representation of the FoxBox's TMNT animated series. [Konami]
Metascore:
59
User Score:
7.6
Looney Tunes: Back in Action 926.

Looney Tunes: Back in Action

Platform: PlayStation 2
November 19, 2003
Looney Tunes Back In Action is a hilarious new adventure featuring everyone's favorite cartoon two-some, Bugs Bunny and Daffy Duck, in a globetrotting scavenger hunt to find the mythical Blue Monkey Diamond. From Hollywood to Las Vegas, from Paris to Africa, our roving heroes must run, jump, slide, and bounce their way through a heap of cartoon perils and put an end to the sinister plans of the evil ACME Corporation in an effort to save the world. [Electronic Arts]
Metascore:
51
User Score:
7.6
NHL 2004 927.

NHL 2004

Platform: PlayStation 2
September 22, 2003
It's more physical than ever before, with new Bruise Control, an all-new fighting system, more realistic player collisions, and powerful visuals such as popping helmets and breaking glass. Total Control on the Ice: Total player control allows you to direct 2-button touch sensitive passes anywhere on the ice, call team strategies on the fly, and aggressively tie up opponents against the boards and in front of the net. Go Deep Into Dynasty Mode: Take on the role of GM for up to 20 seasons, drafting and trading players, negotiating contracts, and managing the financial bottom line of your franchise. Earn valuable experience points to upgrade your GM office and/or purchase improvements to staff and facilities, thus improving your team?s on ice performance. All-New Elite Leagues: 39 new international teams from Germany?s DEL, Sweden?s Elitserien, and Finland?s SM-Liga. Enhanced EA SPORTS Online: Compete in one-on-one or all-new on-line tournament games, and chat in-game with EA SPORTS Talk. New EA SPORTS Bio: Unlock special rewards in NHL 2004 by playing multiple titles, including Madden NFL 2004, NBA Live 2004, and much more. [Electronic Arts]
Metascore:
85
User Score:
7.6
Firefighter F.D. 18 928.

Firefighter F.D. 18

Platform: PlayStation 2
March 9, 2004
Experience all the excitement and danger of fighting blazing fires in Firefighter F.D.18. As a firefighter, break down doors with axes, use high-powered fire hoses to smother flames, and avoid collapsing floors while looking for trapped civilians. Firefighter F.D. 18 pushes the PlayStation2's graphic capabilities to its limits and captures all the realism and experiences of real life firefighters. The most realistic firefighting experience ever in a video game. Fight infernos with water hoses, fire extinguishers, and other equipment. Realistic depictions of fire, including backdrafts and chemical explosions. A rich story that revolves around the themes of love and justice. [Konami]
Metascore:
63
User Score:
7.6
Legend of Kay 929.

Legend of Kay

Platform: PlayStation 2
September 21, 2005
Legend of Kay is a classic action adventure – enhanced by an advanced close combat fighting system. Our hero ‘Kay’, a young cat Kay, embarks on a quest to save his village from invading troops of emperor Shun – king of the mighty gorillas. Kay may be young, but he is a brave and agile fighter. He leaves his hometown only with his sword and soon becomes a seasoned fighter, the only hope of all cats. Finally Kay will manage to unravel the secret that lies hidden in the volcano fortress of emperor Shun. The fights in Legend of Kay recreate the feeling of classic eastern martial-arts-movies. But even Kay’s most spectecular moves are executed by pressing few buttons at the right moment. Kay auto-aims at enemies to a certain extent, which makes it easy for the player to execute double- and triple blows, uppercuts, backflips, somersaults and powerful magic attacks. [JoWood]
Metascore:
72
User Score:
7.6
Wild Arms 4 930.

Wild Arms 4

Platform: PlayStation 2
January 10, 2006
Jude Maverick has grown up in an isolated town called Ciel, which is completely enclosed in a large sphere floating thousands of feet above the surface of Filgaia. His sheltered world changes forever when he sees the sky "tear" and ships entering his homeland. Upon inspecting the camp site set up by the intruders, he sees something that he has never seen before; a girl. The girl's name is Yulie and she is being held captive by the intruders after being captured by a "Drifter" for hire, Arnaud G. Vasquez. After the invading army attacks Ciel and brings the whole sphere crashing down, Jude, Yulie and Arnaud join forces to find out the army's true intention behind Yulie's abduction. With the help of another Drifter, Raquel, these four idealistic teenagers travel the war-torn land of Filgaia in search of truth, their own identities and their individual paths to adulthood. Innovative new HEX battle system unlike anything seen before in turn-based RPGs; easily accessible while providing an amazing amount of speed, depth and strategy. Action elements on the field map such as double- jumps, using the new "Accelerator" ability to manipulate time, and equipping items to solve puzzles maintains the excitement between battles. [XSEED]
Metascore:
69
User Score:
7.6
MLB 2005 931.

MLB 2005

Platform: PlayStation 2
March 16, 2004
The long list of new features includes the following: New Interface Cameras: Choose from the catcher, umpire, pitcher, outfield zoom or offset plate camera options. New Interactive Hot/Cold Zones: Take hot and cold zones one stop further with the ability to alter them. Turn cold zones hot and vice versa wtih your performance at the plate or from the bump. Double Switches: Effectively manage your lineup and put your weakest stick in the nine-slot when you take advantage of double switch opportunities. MLB 2005 is the only game with scaled strike zones proportionate to individual hitters. [989 Sports]
Metascore:
78
User Score:
7.6
Ribbit King 932.

Ribbit King

Platform: PlayStation 2
June 15, 2004
Scooter must hurry to save his planet! Power supplies are running out and to save them he must win the coveted ?Super Ribbinite?. Compete to become the Frolf Champion across 20 different courses on 5 different worlds. You must defeat all your opponents to win the Frolf Cup and the Super Ribbinite. Planet Hippitron is counting on you! [Bandai]
Metascore:
58
User Score:
7.6
Brothers in Arms: Road to Hill 30 933.

Brothers in Arms: Road to Hill 30

Platform: PlayStation 2
March 15, 2005
Created by Texas-based Gearbox Software, Brothers in Arms is the most realistic and authentic WWII shooter ever. While other WWII games have sugarcoated the war experience, Brothers in Arms is based on a true story and will immerse gamers into the gritty, uncensored and emotionally-charged side of war. The game puts you in the shoes of Sgt. Matt Baker, a D-Day paratrooper squad leader, and asks you to lead the squad as you balance their lives with the success of the mission. The true stories and historical events you experience on your perilous journey take you through real battlefields meticulously recreated from aerial reconnaissance images, US Army Signal Corps photos and eye-witness accounts of war-torn Normandy. Players of allskill levels can battle their way through this intense experience because of Brothers in Arms innovative and accessible command and control system. [Ubisoft]
Metascore:
82
User Score:
7.6
Viewtiful Joe 2 934.

Viewtiful Joe 2

Platform: PlayStation 2
December 7, 2004
At the beginning of this new adventure, we find Joe and his girlfriend, Silvia, ready to face even tougher enemies and greater challenges. This time around, not only will gamers be able to play as Joe, but as Silvia right off the bat as well. In addition to being equipped with her pompoms, Silvia will be packing some heat as she wields a projectile weapon to help defeat the encroaching evil that lurks in the shadows. Keeping to the stylized yet richly detailed visuals, Viewtiful Joe 2 stays true to its masterfully crafted roots and delivers an even more brilliant and polished videogame. New cinematic visual effect (VFX) powers, such as ?Replay? which allows gamers to repeat a part of the action for heroic results, have been implemented to help solve ingenious puzzles, defeat unique yet relentless enemies and add variety to gameplay: Spanning across an increased number of stages and environments including a jungle, snowy mountains and outer space, Viewtiful Joe 2 incorporates more impressive quasi 2D/3D action with over 40 new types of adversaries to obliterate. The not-so-average-Joe will once again break the gaming mold and deliver an experience unlike any other with his polished martial arts attacks, high-flying acrobatics, and compelling storyline. [Capcom]
Metascore:
85
User Score:
7.6
Playboy: The Mansion 935.

Playboy: The Mansion

Platform: PlayStation 2
January 25, 2005
Be Heff! Playboy: The Mansion blends state-of-the-art social simulation with traditional role-playing and empire-building gameplay. As Hugh Hefner, you build the Playboy mansion and magazine into a dynamic cultural icon and powerful brand. Rub shoulders with stunning women and stimulating celebrities as you pursue the ultimate Playboy lifestyle. Grow famous and gain exclusive access to the Playboy Archives, including footage of the world-famous Playboy Mansion. This is the ultimate lifestyle game, allowing the gamer to "Play Hef" and live the good life. The player is in charge of running the Playboy Empire and must put out a magazine each month. In order to generate content for the magazine, the Virtual Hef will throw incredible parties with celebrities and rockstars in tow. The social management of the parties will enable the player to acquire content for the magazine, including the unique, sexy Photo Shoot feature which the gamer will use to get his or her cover shot. With a broad depth of gameplay, and a simulation experience of the ultimate lifestyle, PTM lets a gamer Play Hef, build the dream and live the good life. [ARUSH]
Metascore:
59
User Score:
7.6
Virtua Quest 936.

Virtua Quest

Platform: PlayStation 2
January 18, 2005
(Know in Japan as "Virtua Fighter Cyber Generation") Virtua Quest is a 3D Action/RPG that features both core RPG elements (exploration, treasure gathering, and character development) and a strong fighting component. The player assumes the identity of a young boy named Sei (pronounced "Say"). As the player explores each stage, he/she will discover "Virtua Souls" - data clusters that contain information about the martial arts abilities of the legendary Virtua Fighter characters. These clusters give the player the ability to easily perform complex fighting moves. As the game's story progresses, Sei discovers that only he can unlock the potential of the Virtua Souls, and he subsequently gains the attention of an evil syndicate known as Judgment 6. [Sega]
Metascore:
53
User Score:
7.6
Mobile Suit Gundam Seed: Never Ending Tomorrow 937.

Mobile Suit Gundam Seed: Never Ending Tomorrow

Platform: PlayStation 2
September 29, 2005
In the future world of the Cosmic Era, the human race is divided into genetically enhanced Coordinators and unmodified Naturals. In the year C.E. 70 the tensions between Naturals and Coordinators escalate into a global war, and Earth and space become battlefields for the robotic weapons known as mobile suits. Two young warriors, Kira Yamato of the Earth Alliance and Athrun Zala of the ZAFT forces, enter the conflict at the controls of powerful Gundam mobile suits. But there are other stories than theirs, and in this fierce conflict, many other ace pilots are creating legends of their own. Featuring more than 50 playable mobile suits from the TV series. 4 game play modes including Story Mode, Mission Mode and 2 player Versus Mode. Featuring the combat system, unique weapons and attacks from the TV series; pick your favorite mobile suit and battle it out. 3D aerial-and-ground action: use thrusters to hover or fight mid-air or battle on the ground. Select a partner pilot to provide support and weapon upgrades. [Bandai]
Metascore:
45
User Score:
7.6
Constantine 938.

Constantine

Platform: PlayStation 2
February 14, 2005
Based on the DC Comics/Vertigo "Hellblazer" graphic novels and the Warner Bros. film, the supernatural thriller Constantine tells the story of John Constantine, a man who has literally been to hell and back. When he teams up with sceptical policewoman Angela Dodson to solve the mysterious suicide of her twin sister, their investigation takes them through the world of demons and angels that exists just beneath the landscape of contemporary Los Angeles. Caught in a catastrophic series of otherworldly events, the two become inextricably involved and seek to find their own peace at whatever cost. [Warner Bros.]
Metascore:
58
User Score:
7.6
Samurai Western 939.

Samurai Western

Platform: PlayStation 2
June 7, 2005
It's the American West during the 1800's. The days of pioneers and the Gold Rush are ending, and a transcontinental railway is in place. One day, a lone stranger arrives in a tiny, windswept desert town? His long hair is drawn back in a topknot and he wears strange foreign clothes. A mysterious-looking blade that is neither a knife nor a saber hangs from his belt. This mysterious stranger is certainly no gunman, and he ain't no indian? His name is Gojiro Kiryu, and he's bringing justice back to the Old West. Slash your way through 16 different missions. "Bushido Sense" allows you to dodge and deflect bullets with superhuman skill. Customize your hero by choosing between 10 different stances each with their own special attacks and powers. Over 100 unlockables including over 25 playable characters, 70 accessories and 20 weapons. Be a Samurai or a Gunman! Unique 2 player mode allows you to play as both. Unleash the power of the samurai in Master Mode and chain hundred-hit combos. [Atlus]
Metascore:
58
User Score:
7.6
Yourself!Fitness 940.

Yourself!Fitness

Platform: PlayStation 2
April 11, 2005
Make a Promise to yourself today and begin a commitment to your health for life with Yourself!Fitness. Maya, the Yourself!Fitness personal trainer, will help you choose your health and fitness goals and then she will work with you to achieve them. Maya will guide you through dynamic workouts featuring over 500 unique exercises - ensures no two workouts are ever the same. Choose your music, your mood, your focus and Maya will take care of the rest. [responDESIGN]
Metascore:
71
User Score:
7.6
Madagascar 941.

Madagascar

Platform: PlayStation 2
May 23, 2005
Based on the animated feature film from DreamWorks, Madagascar is the only game that lets players enter the world of four hilarious Central Park Zoo animals - a personality-packed crew made up of a lion, zebra, giraffe and hippo. Players must master each animal's natural skills while adventuring through the exciting city of New York and the dangerous island of Madagascar, interacting with other animals and tackling obstacles and enemies in scenarios from the movie and beyond. [Activision]
Metascore:
69
User Score:
7.6
The Incredibles: Rise of the Underminer 942.

The Incredibles: Rise of the Underminer

Platform: PlayStation 2
November 1, 2005
When the evil Underminer rises to the surface with a sinister plan to rule the world, it's up to Mr. Incredible and his super cool pal Frozone to save the day. While Mrs. Incredible, Violet, Dash, and Jack-Jack take care of things topside, Mr. Incredible and Frozone race underground to put a stop to the Underminer's dastardly plans and bury the diabolitical baddie once and for all! All-new action/adventure game. Play as Mr. Incredible or Frozone at anytime. Cooperative game-play with the ability to switch characters at any point in the game. Update your character's moves and abilities as you progress through the game. [THQ]
Metascore:
60
User Score:
7.6
TOCA Race Driver 3 943.

TOCA Race Driver 3

Platform: PlayStation 2
February 22, 2006
(Also known as "ToCA Race Driver 2006") TOCA Race Driver 3 takes the variety of motorsport experiences available in "Race Driver 2" and expanding on it even further, so no matter what your taste in racing, you'll find something to suit you. Featuring the British GT championship, series stalwarts the DTM and Aussie V8 Supercars, Sprint Cars, Rallying, and open wheel racing all the way from karts to the BMW Williams Grand Prix Cars, and much more TOCA Race Driver 2006 has something for everyone. Race on tracks from all over the world, take the story-driven "world tour" mode if you want to get straight to where the action is, or for the people wanting the nuts and bolts, take the "Pro Career" mode and work you way up the ladder in different disciplines of motorsport, aiming for the pinnacle of your chosen field. [Codemasters]
Metascore:
82
User Score:
7.6
From Russia With Love 944.

From Russia With Love

Platform: PlayStation 2
November 1, 2005
The year is 1963. Your name is Bond, James Bond. And your mission is to slip inside the dangerous and debonair world of the original 007 played by none other than Sean Connery. Travel to exotic destinations such as Istanbul and the Orient Express, connect with a beautiful Russian double agent, and immerse yourself into an authentic re-creation of the classic Bond world. In missions that combine driving and stealth, delve deeper into the plot of the legendary film in an experience that will leave you shaken... and stirred. Fully integrated stealth and driving missions, non-linear level progression, the new zoom and focus aiming mechanic, and a deeply immersive living world add up to innovative, non-stop Bond action. Brand-New Multiplayer Mode: Third-person, split-screen deathmatch mode offers an engrossing social multiplayer experience. [Electronic Arts]
Metascore:
69
User Score:
7.6
NASCAR 06: Total Team Control 945.

NASCAR 06: Total Team Control

Platform: PlayStation 2
August 30, 2005
As the first console racing game to use voice-recognition technology, you have the edge. Call out to teammates for help, talk to your crew chief for real-time info on track conditions, as well as activate in-game menu options. New Dynamic Car Swapping: Using the right analog stick, take control of your teammate's car during a race and bring him to the front. New Interactive Crew Chief: With eight new controller commands such as Pitting With Teammates and Blocking and Holding Position, you will feel what it's like to race as a team and move to the front of the pack. Every driver has his own personality and performance characteristics matching their real-life counterparts. Create your character and work your way up the NASCAR ranks, building-up the ultimate team. Take the helm of your own racing organization and position yourself to out-perform real-world NASCAR teams, or even own them. [Electronic Arts]
Metascore:
78
User Score:
7.6
Call of Duty 2: Big Red One 946.

Call of Duty 2: Big Red One

Platform: PlayStation 2
November 1, 2005
Experience a wide variety of missions on land, sea, and in the air, with the aid of over three dozen authentic American, Italian, French, and German weapons. Charge into battle together as Allied and Axis planes duel overhead, artillery explosions shake the ground and choke the air, and bullets and shrapnel streak past you and your squadmates. Experience war-torn Europe and Africa, from the blistering desert expanses of Tunisia and Libya to the beautiful yet deadly countrysides of Italy, France, Belgium, and Germany. You are thrust into the role and story of a member of The Big Red One, America’s most heroic and decorated infantry division. Experience the camaraderie of a single tight-knit army squad, bound together through the chaos of battle over the course of the entire game. Yes, you will suffer casualties; you must not suffer defeat. Through all-new AI and animation, your allies (and your enemies) just got a lot smarter. Your squad will now make better use of environmental cover and tactical Maneuvers, such as flanking, envelopment, and fire-and-maneuver behaviors. Hear your allies reacting to the events on the battlefield with contextually accurate battle chatter. [Activision]
Metascore:
77
User Score:
7.6
Eureka Seven Vol. 2: The New Vision 947.

Eureka Seven Vol. 2: The New Vision

Platform: PlayStation 2
April 23, 2007
After abandoning the corrupt military and becoming a professional lifter, Sumner Sturgeon has become disenchanted with the life of an air sport athlete. Fate intervenes when his lost love returns and enlists his help to discover and stop the creation of the dangerous CFS (Compact Feedback System). Join Sumner on his quest to find the truth, compete in lift races, and pilot over 17 powerful LFOs (Light Finding Operations) in a variety of thrilling gameplay modes such as Story Mode, Survival Mode, Dream Match and Conflict Mode. With a storyline that arrives at the dawn of the anime series, this anticipated title promises to deliver an enduring action-propelled experience. [Namco Bandai Games]
Metascore:
40
User Score:
7.6
Grand Theft Auto: Liberty City Stories 948.

Grand Theft Auto: Liberty City Stories

Platform: PlayStation 2
June 6, 2006
Grand Theft Auto: Liberty City Stories is an entirely new game in the Grand Theft Auto series and brings a mobile dimension to this epic experience. The original storyline and all new missions take place in Liberty City, featuring the interactive, open environment, voice talent and diverse music that have become pioneering trademarks of the series. [Rockstar]
Metascore:
78
User Score:
7.6
Samurai Warriors 2: Empires 949.

Samurai Warriors 2: Empires

Platform: PlayStation 2
February 27, 2007
Samurai Warriors 2 Empires, the follow-up to the Tactical Action game Samurai Warriors 2, combines aspects of Action, Fighting and Strategy games. Japan is divided into 25 warring states and it is up to you to resurrect a nation using equal amounts of strategy and strength. Before each battle, you meet with their war council to discuss military and political affairs; then it's time for combat. Samurai Warriors 2 Empires is a unique blend of strategy and true warrior action. An account of Japan's Warring States era. A must-have for anyone fascinated by Samurai culture. Vicious multi-Musou attacks with up to four officers. 6 Regional scenarios, plus 5 Unification scenarios. 50 new policy cards based on Japanese history. 30 different tactics cards allow you to hire wind ninjas, set an ambush or form a blockade. – 90 policies in all. Create your own warrior in New Officer mode or choose from among 400 playable characters. 2-player co-op play. Forge alliances with rival clans and hire captured officers. Includes Empire mode, Free mode, and an extensive Archive section with rare art and information on Samurai history and tactics. [Koei]
Metascore:
55
User Score:
7.6
Digimon World Data Squad 950.

Digimon World Data Squad

Platform: PlayStation 2
September 18, 2007
Marcus Damon is both a smart 14 year old and an undefeated street fighter, but he does not fight with his fists alone. As a member of the secretive DATS (Data Squad), Marcus and his team examine the mysterious disappearance of numerous kids. During the course of the investigation, the Seven Demon Kings arrive, wreaking havoc across the world. As Marcus, it is up to players to find the missing kids all the while defeating the deadly Seven Demon Kings and their evil minions. Spanning over a dozen stages with a storyline that parallels the cartoon, players can team up with more than 140 Digimon characters to battle against evil and save the world. As gamers increase in skill and find new items, so too can their Digimon be upgraded through leveling up and "Digivolution." With over 250 items to collect and complex puzzles to solve, Digimon World Data Squad represents the evolution of the common RPG on the PS2. [Namco Bandai Games]
Metascore:
43
User Score:
7.6
UEFA Champions League 2006-2007 951.

UEFA Champions League 2006-2007

Platform: PlayStation 2
March 20, 2007
Feel the weight of history as you walk out to a deafening roar and onto the biggest stage in club football. In the cauldron-like atmosphere of a stadium alive with the dreams of thousands and heaving with the pressure of expectation, kick off alongside the most formidably talented footballers in Europe – and outplay them. Here is the ultimate test. Here history is made. Write yourself into legend with the only official UEFA Champions League 2006-2007 videogame. Test your management credentials with over 400 objectives to accomplish across all game modes. Take your pick from an array of gameplay options, including The Treble, where you have just one season in your bid to score European football's dream hat-trick. Thanks to a fluid, pacy movement system, players can now release more incisive defence-splitting one-twos, first touches and through passes. With five challenging game modes to test your managerial skill at the top level, it's down to you to write yourself into UEFA Champions League history. [Electronic Arts]
Metascore:
72
User Score:
7.6
Cars Mater-National Championship 952.

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
Bee Movie Game 953.

Bee Movie Game

Platform: PlayStation 2
October 30, 2007
Based on the DreamWorks Animation movie written, produced by and starring Jerry Seinfeld, Bee Movie Game lets players race, chase and fly their way through an adrenaline-fueled world of adventure as they experience the hilarious antics of Barry B. Benson, a dynamic and daring bee who knows there is more to life than making honey. [Activision]
Metascore:
65
User Score:
7.6
Guitar Hero: Metallica 954.

Guitar Hero: Metallica

Platform: PlayStation 2
April 14, 2009
Guitar Hero: Metallica takes music fans through the band’s fabled library of songs, plus the music and musicians who influence them. When the house lights go down, virtual rock stars across the globe will shred, drum and wail to an explosive set list featuring over 45 tracks from Metallica’s illustrious career and a wide variety of other legendary artists personally selected by the band, such as Queen, Foo Fighters, Bob Seger, Lynyrd Skynyrd, Slayer and Judas Priest. Featuring tracks from every Metallica studio album, the complete Guitar Hero Metallica on-disc set list includes their following hits: All Nightmare Long, Battery, Creeping Death, Disposable Heroes, Dyers Eve, Enter Sandman, Fade To Black, Fight Fire With Fire, For Whom The Bell Tolls, Frantic, Fuel, Hit The Lights, King Nothing, Master of Puppets, Mercyful Fate, No Leaf Clover, Nothing Else Matters, One, Orion, Sad But True, Seek And Destroy, The Memory Remains, The Shortest Straw, The Thing That Should Not Be, The Unforgiven, Welcome Home (Sanitarium), Wherever I May Roam, and Whiplash. Complementing Metallica’s intensity are 21 rockin’ tracks personally chosen by the band, including "War Ensemble" by Slayer. [Activision]
Metascore:
tbd
User Score:
7.6
NHL 09 955.

NHL 09

Platform: PlayStation 2
November 4, 2008
Be A Pro: NHL 09 puts you on the ice with a dynamic new camera as you play the role of one player on a team. With pop-up feedback given on your performance as you play, you know exactly where you’re excelling and what parts of your game need improvement. Be A Pro starts your career off in the ranks of the NHL and challenges you to become one of the best in the league. Rookie Controls: Hit, pass, shoot, and score using the simplified two-button control system. Now even players new to the game can challenge the best of the best. European Leagues - Reflecting the global appeal of the sport, NHL 09 has full dynasty modes for the official Swedish, Finnish, Czech and German Leagues as well introducing, for the first time ever, a season mode for the Russian Super League. [Electronic Arts]
Metascore:
tbd
User Score:
7.6
SingStar ABBA 956.

SingStar ABBA

Platform: PlayStation 2
December 2, 2008
SingStar ABBA features 25 fabulous pop tracks so you can shine on stage and sing along to authentic ABBA music videos. Experience SingStar’s online features and personalize your content by purchasing songs, uploading videos/photos and rating the performances of others. Get ready to sing along to some of the most unforgettable songs of all time with SingStar ABBA. 25 famous tracks with the original ABBA videos, including ‘Mamma Mia’, ‘Gimme Gimme Gimme’, ‘Waterloo’ and ‘Dancing Queen’. Connect to my SingStar Online and share your favorite SingStar moments by uploading photos and performances. Up to 8 players can perform and compete in a variety of multiplayer game modes. [Sony]
Metascore:
64
User Score:
7.6
Kingdom Hearts Re: Chain of Memories 957.

Kingdom Hearts Re: Chain of Memories

Platform: PlayStation 2
December 2, 2008
Sora, Donald and Goofy travel down a long road that meanders through endless fields, and come to a crossroads. As Sora stands in the crossroads, he gazes up at the night sky and thinks of his lost friends. Just then, a mysterious man approaches from down one of the branching paths. "Ahead lies something you need," he says, "but to claim it, you must lose something dear." The man vanishes before a single path, leading to a castle that eerily resembles a girl's drawing... In the coming journey, what will Sora and his companions gain, and what will they lose? In addition to Sora, players can control Riku in this adventure that bridges the gap between KINGDOM HEARTS and KINGDOM HEARTS II A full 3D remake of the original GBA release, KINGDOM HEARTS Re:Chain of Memories offers a refreshing rendition of the hit title for the PlayStation 2 system. The talented voice cast from the North American releases of KINGDOM HEARTS and KINGDOM HEARTS II, including David Gallagher and Haley Joel Osment, return to breathe new life into the beloved characters. The mini-game catalog has been completely renewed, now with four brand new experiences accompanying the main adventure. [Square Enix]
Metascore:
68
User Score:
7.6
SingStar Queen 958.

SingStar Queen

Platform: PlayStation 2
August 4, 2009
Featuring 20 of the British group's greatest hits, such as Bohemian Rhapsody, Don't Stop Me Now and Who Wants To Live Forever, SingStar Queen helps you realise your rock and roll fantasies. And with all the classic SingStar multiplayer modes, it's the perfect way for you and your friends to keep the neighbours awake at your next party. Record your performances using the EyeToy USB Camera and watch them later. Share the fun with friends in multiplayer for up to eight people. [SCEE]
Metascore:
73
User Score:
7.6
G-Force 959.

G-Force

Platform: PlayStation 2
July 21, 2009
G-Force is a fast-paced action-platform game featuring a unique elite team of specially trained guinea pigs that use high-tech gadgets and specialized talents to complete a dangerous government mission. G-Force puts players in control of both Darwin, the guinea pig leader of the covert intelligence G-Force squad, and housefly surveillance sidekick, Mooch, as they team up with the other G-Force agents and use their gadgets, stealth mastery and pint-sized teamwork as mankinds only hope to complete a dangerous high-level government mission. G-Force uses innovative gameplay featuring a unique sense of scale, puzzle solving that requires players to manipulate environments and enemies, including diabolical waffle irons among evil household appliances. [Disney Interactive Studios]
Metascore:
tbd
User Score:
7.6
Madden NFL 11 960.

Madden NFL 11

Platform: PlayStation 2
August 10, 2010
Madden NFL 11 promises to re energize the game of football with a fun and exhilarating experience to ignite the passion of every NFL fan. Whether rekindling an old rivalry, taking your create-a-player from NFL rookie to Hall of Famer, or building the ultimate dynasty in Franchise mode, Madden NFL 11 wants every day to feel like Sunday. Experience the passion for football shared by Gus Johnson and Cris Collinsworth as they call the action on the field. Fight for fumbles, customize your own player moves, and feel what it's like to be an NFL superstar with Madden NFL 11. [Electronic Arts]
Metascore:
tbd
User Score:
7.6
Pro Evolution Soccer 2013 961.

Pro Evolution Soccer 2013

Platform: PlayStation 2
September 25, 2012
Pro Evolution Soccer 2013 brings Konami's football franchise back for another year.
Metascore:
tbd
User Score:
7.6
Summoner 962.

Summoner

Platform: PlayStation 2
October 24, 2000
Born with the mark of the Summoner, Joseph possesses a power greater than emperors and gods. As a child, he summoned a demon to save his village, and watched in horror as those he loved were destroyed. Nine years later, the armies of Orenia invade, and Joseph must confront the prophecy he was born to fulfill.
Metascore:
74
User Score:
7.5
The Adventures of Cookie & Cream 963.

The Adventures of Cookie & Cream

Platform: PlayStation 2
April 30, 2001
A game that may actually improve your social life? The option to share a single controller while guiding two hyperactive bunnies on a cooperative, split-screen journey to find their fleeting moon enhances this truly unique PS2 party game.
Metascore:
78
User Score:
7.5
The Thing 964.

The Thing

Platform: PlayStation 2
August 20, 2002
Dropped into the frozen wastelands of Antarctica, you're the leader of a military rescue team sent to investigate the mysterious deaths of an American scientific expedition. In the punishing wind and cold, your team encounters a strange, shape-shifting alien life form that assumes the appearances of the people it kills. This monster is difficult to see, hard to kill, and seemingly impossible to evade. And when you see it, it's often too late. [Universal Interactive]
Metascore:
78
User Score:
7.5
Quake III Revolution 965.

Quake III Revolution

Platform: PlayStation 2
March 26, 2001
A faced-paced shooter that hasn't changed much from its PC days for those who don't mind more than a little blood with their atmosphere.
Metascore:
84
User Score:
7.5
Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3 966.

Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3

Platform: PlayStation 2
October 30, 2001
Challenge up to four friends in online competitions over a LAN or the Internet. Take them on in both Trick Attack and Graffiti modes. [Activision]
Metascore:
97
User Score:
7.5
Smuggler's Run 2: Hostile Territory 967.

Smuggler's Run 2: Hostile Territory

Platform: PlayStation 2
October 30, 2001
Work for an elite band of smugglers delivering contraband, escaping the authorities and attacking rivals in the most volatile warzones on earth. Make the drop, hit the nitro boost and get across the border before all hell breaks loose! [Rockstar Games]
Metascore:
77
User Score:
7.5
Tom & Jerry in War of the Whiskers 968.

Tom & Jerry in War of the Whiskers

Platform: PlayStation 2
October 22, 2002
Are you ready to kick some butt with Tom and Jerry and friends? With your choice of over 75 weapons, you can duke it out in unique levels such as Frankenmouse, a twisted laboratory, or Towering Infurno, an unstable construction site! Be prepared for the ultimate game of "Cat and Mouse"! [NewKidCo.]
Metascore:
63
User Score:
7.5
Colin McRae Rally 3 969.

Colin McRae Rally 3

Platform: PlayStation 2
April 15, 2003
(Colin McRae Rally 3 isn't just about cars and tracks; it's about giving gamers the professional rally driver experience. The game makes a massive leap in terms of playability, motor sport detail and rich visuals; above all it delivers a game that captures every drop of sweat, the split-second decision and the teamwork that goes into actually being Colin McRae. Capturing the emotions and consequences of being a professional rally champion, it takes the gaming experience to the limit as the player attempts to become the planet's greatest rally driver. As Colin McRae, get behind the wheel of his internationally famous Ford Focus PS WRC with co-driver Nicky Grist and set the course alight as you race to become champion. [Codemasters]
Metascore:
86
User Score:
7.5
Aero Elite: Combat Academy 970.

Aero Elite: Combat Academy

Platform: PlayStation 2
March 10, 2003
Aero Elite is your opportunity to train as a fighter pilot and master the intricate flight mechanics and high-tech weaponry of today's latest aircraft. Take part in rigorous training, where you will master more than 60 types of aircraft, from jump jets to choppers. Through a wide range of combat scenarios, you'll hone your skills and perfect a wide variety of difficult aerial maneuvers. These will come in handy as you become intimately involved with radar-guided missiles, heavy machine guns, and terrestrial targets in need of destruction. Are you skilled enough to become one of the Aero Elite? Pilot more than 60 authentically-modeled aircraft, including helicopters. Battle above 12 different areas during morning, day, or night under various weather conditions. Master aerial acrobatics through realistic training. Outsmart deviously aggressive enemy squadrons. [Sega]
Metascore:
64
User Score:
7.5
Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets 971.

Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets

Platform: PlayStation 2
November 15, 2002
Players enter fantastical free-roaming 3D environments from Harry's world. Players become Harry Potter and delve not only into Harry's world, but also into his personality, via an internal "voice." Conversing with unique characters like Moaning Myrtle, shopping in Diagon Alley, and exploring the convoluted corridors of Hogwarts, players make crucial and independent decisions within Harry's world. Additionally, Harry can, of course, cast spells against foes - but these spells must be perfectly executed, or they could be miscast with humorous or critical consequences! Mini-games within levels can be revisited, so players can help Mrs. Weasley with "de-gnoming" her garden, challenge other students in Professor Lockhart?s Dueling Club, or complete other mini-games again and again. [EA Games]
Metascore:
71
User Score:
7.5
All-Star Baseball 2004 972.

All-Star Baseball 2004

Platform: PlayStation 2
March 1, 2003
Features on-line capabilities, featuring downloadable roster updates. History's greatest Negro League players such as Josh Gibson, Satchel Paige, and Buck O'Neil. All-new legends teams featuring Babe Ruth, Lou Gehrig, & Ty Cobb. Scenario mode where Derek Jeter introduces actual MLB footage to set-up in-game situations and recommendations. Pick-up game mode that enables you to choose up sides with your favorite players in all new stadiums. [Acclaim]
Metascore:
78
User Score:
7.5
Final Fantasy X-2 973.

Final Fantasy X-2

Platform: PlayStation 2
November 18, 2003
Taking place two years after Yuna's fateful journey to defeat Sin, the once chaotic world "Eternal Calm." The people of Spira now shun the teachings of Yevon and have opened their arms to former foes, the Al Bhed and the use of machina. It is a time of the "Machina Revolution" where people now believe that machina is useful and beneficial, as long as it is used properly. However, even with the peaceful life they now lived, there is emptiness in Yunaís heart that is keeping her from moving on as the others have. One day, Yuna obtains a mystical sphere that contains imagery of what might be the Blitzball player she thought was gone forever. Although Yuna isnít certain that it is him or if he is even alive, she's driven to seek him out. Yuna needs closure to their unexpected parting, even if only to find that she will never see him again. So begins her journey, this is Yuna's story.
Metascore:
85
User Score:
7.5
Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon 974.

Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon

Platform: PlayStation 2
December 1, 2002
Take command of the Ghosts through a series of missions that range from demolitions, to search and rescue, to all-out firefights for survival. Russia has fallen under the control of ultra nationalistic politicians intent on rebuilding the Iron Curtain. This leads to conflict with NATO as Russia attempts to reclaim the breakaway Republic of Georgia and the Baltic states of Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania. As the war escalates, casualties mount, hostages are taken and the Ghosts are sent in.
Metascore:
63
User Score:
7.5
Chessmaster 975.

Chessmaster

Platform: PlayStation 2
May 28, 2003
Test your chess skills against live opponents online or improve your game immediately at chess school. The game includes a variety of chess modes, such as Quick Game, Rated Play, Handicap, Set-up Position, and Puzzle. Along with the most powerful chess engine available on the console, Chessmaster also includes features just for fun. Josh Waitzkin gives advice and easy-to-understand instructions for improving your game. [Ubi Soft]
Metascore:
79
User Score:
7.5
Medal of Honor Rising Sun 976.

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
Magic Pengel: The Quest for Color 977.

Magic Pengel: The Quest for Color

Platform: PlayStation 2
June 26, 2003
Take the adventure game role of a lifetime as a Doodler -- a special person capable of drawing your own cast of characters and watch them come alive as active 3D cast members in one of the most original games of all time. Your Doodles are granted awesome powers so you can compete in arenas all across the realm. All the characters you draw become automatically animated as 3D interactive Doodles. As you progress in the adventure you'll earn new colors and parts for your Doodles! Your imagination is the only limit to the style or type of Doodle you create. Save up to 200 individual Doodles on one Memory Card (8MB). Battle it out against a friend in 2-Player Matches to see who can make the greatest Doodle of them all! [Agetec]
Metascore:
74
User Score:
7.5
Smash Cars 978.

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
Battle Assault 3 featuring Gundam Seed 979.

Battle Assault 3 featuring Gundam Seed

Platform: PlayStation 2
December 7, 2004
Battle Assault 3 is Bandai?s first Gundam fighting game for the PlayStation 2, and features: 33 playable mobile suits to choose from, including 4 unlockable mobile suits from Gundam Wing and G Gundam. 5 playable modes: Mission, Versus, Tag Team, Survival, and Time Trial featuring 2 vs. 2 cooperative play. Special abilities, weapons, and moves straight from the TV series. Interactive 3D environments. Destroy buildings and objects then use them to attack your opponent. [Bandai]
Metascore:
48
User Score:
7.5
The Fairly OddParents! Breakin' Da Rules 980.

The Fairly OddParents! Breakin' Da Rules

Platform: PlayStation 2
November 3, 2003
Holy smokes! "Da Rules" book (the ultimate guide to having Fairy GodParents) has disappeared and have left Cosmo and Wanda without their magical powers! Throughout this platform adventure Timmy will do the unthinkable by entering comic book world, battling evil viruses, avoiding boy eating plants and finally coming to the rescue of his Fairy GodParents. Join Timmy Turner on an amazing adventure to recover all the pages from "Da Rules" book and restore his Fairy GodParents? powers! [THQ]
Metascore:
60
User Score:
7.5
Naruto: Ultimate Ninja 981.

Naruto: Ultimate Ninja

Platform: PlayStation 2
June 26, 2006
Join Naruto and his friends on their Ninja Academy quests as they battle the best in the land. Perfect your ninja skills to earn money and unlock tons of bonus content. Do you have what it takes to become the ultimate ninja? Be your favorite ninja: Fight as one of over 12 playable characters including Naruto, Sasuke, Sakura, Kakashi, Rock Lee and many more. Switch between 12 interactive stages mid-combat to gain a tactical advantage while performing powerful ninjutsu moves as seen in the hit television series. Lethal super attacks: Increase your chakra and unleash multi-level super attacks to ascend the ranks and become a full-fledged ninja. [Namco Bandai]
Metascore:
75
User Score:
7.5
Fullmetal Alchemist and the Broken Angel 982.

Fullmetal Alchemist and the Broken Angel

Platform: PlayStation 2
January 18, 2005
Fullmetal Alchemist is the story of two brothers, trained in the ways of alchemy, who find themselves on the adventure of their lives as they seek the mysterious Philosopher?s Stone. The story begins as Edward and Alphonse Elric hop a train to the capital city of Central. But an impromptu hijacking forces them into an all-out brawl against a rebel military faction. Fortunately, Edward has more than a few tricks up his sleeve with a variety of alchemy skills; he can transmute everyday objects into powerful weapons. After the hijackers are defeated, a shocking new twist is revealed, sending the brothers? path askew and leading them to their wildest quest yet. [Square Enix]
Metascore:
56
User Score:
7.5
BloodRayne 2 983.

BloodRayne 2

Platform: PlayStation 2
October 12, 2004
Born from the unnatural union of vampire and human, BloodRayne is blessed with the powers of a vampire but cursed with the unquenchable thirst for blood and a weakness to sunlight. BloodRayne 2 challenges the supernatural anti-heroine with her most personal battle yet as she hunts down each of her wicked siblings who are carrying on the legacy of their dead father, Kagan. They have created "The Shroud," a mysterious substance which, when released, renders the sun?s lethal rays harmless to vampires. Now only BloodRayne stands between an unsuspecting humanity and a horrifying vampire dawn. Expanding upon the distinctive features that were the hallmark of its predecessor ? fast-paced acrobatic combat and supernatural powers ? BloodRayne 2 includes new in-game dynamics such as pole combat, rail sliding and advanced melee fighting with fatality moves. Built upon a modified version of the Infernal Engine, BloodRayne 2 introduces threatening new bosses, all new environments set within a huge modern day city, a range of new supernatural powers and new motion-captured movements complete with soft-body physics. [Majesco]
Metascore:
70
User Score:
7.5
Atelier Iris: Eternal Mana 984.

Atelier Iris: Eternal Mana

Platform: PlayStation 2
June 28, 2005
Assume the role of a young alchemist named Krein Kiesling. Krein will be traveling the world of Regallzine to unlock the hidden secrets of alchemy. Customize your weapons and items with help of spirits called Mana. Beautifully hand drawn 2D backgrounds combined with detailed character animation. Over 300 creatable items. Action controls allow players to run, jump, and attack like in an action game.
Metascore:
74
User Score:
7.5
Juiced 985.

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
Guilty Gear Isuka 986.

Guilty Gear Isuka

Platform: PlayStation 2
November 2, 2004
It's not evolution, it's revolution! Guilty Gear Isuka brings revolutionary upgrades to the acclaimed series with 4-player simultaneous play, deep customization and all-new game modes. New characters and arenas and returning trademarks such as precision fight system, hi-res animation and a colorful cast firmly establish Guilty Gear Isuka as the heir to the title of premiere 2D fighter. Features 4 player simultaneous fighting, combo upgrading and entirely new modes of play make this the deepest Guilty Gear ever; All new fight arenas, and three new characters totaling an amazing 23 fighters in all; Side-scrolling Boost mode offers an exciting new single-player action game experience; Blindingly fast play with precise control, an arsenal of killer combos and the ability to play as teams will make masters out of men; Amazing character design and premise from renowned artist Daisuke Ishiwatari Killer new soundtrack heavily influenced by rock-and-roll and heavy metal. [Sammy Studios]
Metascore:
73
User Score:
7.5
Tomb Raider: Legend 987.

Tomb Raider: Legend

Platform: PlayStation 2
April 11, 2006
Tomb Raider: Legend revives the athletic, intelligent and entertaining adventurer who won the hearts and minds of gamers worldwide. Lara comes alive with intricately animated expressions, moves and abilities. An arsenal of modern equipment, such as a magnetic grappling device, binoculars, frag grenades, personal lighting device and communications equipment, allows gamers to experience tomb raiding as never before. Eidos and Crystal Dynamics shaped Lara's look and movements to be an inherent extension of her skills, motivation and personality. Lara's character model features natural structure, realistic textures, detailed facial features, reactive eyes and fluid motion, all of which make her part of a living environment. New character animations and controls allow her to move through stunning environments with grace and precision, while an understanding of the game's original appeal reinvigorates the fundamental explore-and-solve adventure experience. [Eidos Interactive]
Metascore:
82
User Score:
7.5
Star Wars Episode III: Revenge of the Sith 988.

Star Wars Episode III: Revenge of the Sith

Platform: PlayStation 2
May 4, 2005
This third-person action/adventure game delivers the ultimate Jedi action experience as Anakin Skywalker and Obi-Wan Kenobi join forces in fierce battles and heroic lightsaber duels until one's lust for power and the other's devotion to duty leads to a final confrontation between good and evil. In the Star Wars: Episode III video game, players control all the Jedi abilities of both Anakin Skywalker and Obi-Wan Kenobi, including devastating Force powers and advanced lightsaber techniques involving robust combo attacks and defensive maneuvers. As Anakin, players unleash the power of the dark side in ruthless lightsaber and Force attacks. As Obi-Wan, players struggle to save the galaxy from darkness by focusing the power of the light side into swift and precise lightsaber attacks and using the Force to control enemy actions. [LucasArts]
Metascore:
60
User Score:
7.5
Marc Ecko's Getting Up: Contents Under Pressure 989.

Marc Ecko's Getting Up: Contents Under Pressure

Platform: PlayStation 2
February 14, 2006
Dedicated to creating a story and environment that is a true representation of graffiti culture, fashion pioneer Marc Ecko has enlisted 50 of the world's most elite graffiti artists to lend their best artwork and personal experiences to the game and consult with The Collective to give Getting Up: Contents Under Pressure the authentic look and feel of a real urban environment. The game creates its own genre of gameplay, combining combat, action, adventure and stealth. It uses a thrilling graffiti-driven framework to tell its story of self-expression and the fight for creative freedom. A thug, an outcast, a rebel...the lead character, Trane, is all of these in Getting Up: Contents Under Pressure. He sets out to earn his street cred by getting his graffiti tag up throughout the politically oppressive city of New Radius but as events unfold, Trane becomes the unlikely leader of an urban revolution. The story's "Get In, Get Up and Get Out" gameplay mechanic offers gamers a unique arsenal of swift stealth and street fighting abilities to GET IN restricted areas of New Radius and battle through the city's rough streets; the dexterity and agility to scale any object in order to GET UP and place graffiti tags, spreading the message of rebellion; and the ingenuity to evade, escape and GET OUT. [Atari]
Metascore:
69
User Score:
7.5
ESPN NBA 2K5 990.

ESPN NBA 2K5

Platform: PlayStation 2
September 30, 2004
A new momentum based gameplay system that gives gamers a complete difference in control between various types of players. Now a player’s ability and physical makeup will determine how fast they can run up the court on a fast break, how well they can cut to the basket off their opponent, and more, creating a new level of realism and natural team movement. Pioneering a new standard in artificial intelligence, computer-controlled players now have the ability to decide independently how they can best help their team and realistically react based on each human players’ actions. CPU players determine the best way they can help win in accordance with each team’s philosophy and distinct play sets. Beyond the Next Movement, IsoMotion2 improves upon the exciting dribble system of last year. Deftly perform spins, crossovers, and fakes outside the perimeter and now, in the post. Use enhanced IsoMotion2 on the defensive side to contain overaggressive ball-handlers and force turnovers. One of the most innovative features in sports games gets twice as big with over 100 new items, new timed mini games, and multi-player games. New respect level determines which player will answer your call for 24/7 games. [ESPN]
Metascore:
83
User Score:
7.5
Just Cause 991.

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
EyeToy: Kinetic 992.

EyeToy: Kinetic

Platform: PlayStation 2
November 22, 2005
EyeToy: Kinetic offers a wide variety of fitness activities that far exceeds the traditional 'home workout video'. The EyeToy camera, with the addition of a newly developed Wide Angled Lens that attaches to the front of the camera, allows for increased levels of interactivity projecting the exerciser's image onto the television screen, enabling them to physically interact with their environments. With four areas of discipline to choose from, EyeToy: Kinetic offers a wide variety of exercises for players to choose from. Aero Motion and Combat zones help to increase the player's overall fitness level, inspired by moves and stances from activities such as Tai Kwon Do, Modern Dance, Kick Boxing, Aerobics and Karate. The Mind and Body zone focuses on breathing, concentration and flexibility, taking inspirations from Yoga and Tai Chi, leaving players feeling relaxed, yet with their body fully conditioned. The Toning zone helps the player to tone specific muscle groups utilizing slow and refined movements. [SCEE]
Metascore:
78
User Score:
7.5
Mega Man X Collection 993.

Mega Man X Collection

Platform: PlayStation 2
January 10, 2006
Join Mega Man X and Zero as they relive all six of their first Mega Man X adventures. Available for the first time in one incredible compilation, this collection also features the first US release of the Blue Bomber’s action-packed racing game: "Mega Man Battle & Chase." Now, enjoy a total of seven Mega Man games with remixed soundtracks, original and sketch art, plus, so many other cool features. [Capcom]
Metascore:
73
User Score:
7.5
Ty the Tasmanian Tiger 3: Night of the Quinkan 994.

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 Kings 995.

Devil Kings

Platform: PlayStation 2
October 12, 2005
In Devil Kings, players assume the role of various warriors who must lead their hero into a succession of hostile confrontations against an onslaught of opponents. The action explodes on-screen when awesome "critical moves" are performed on the battlefield as players plow through enemy hordes. Unleash the special powers from within to bombard those who stand against you with ruthless attacks or summon a powerful storm of fiery meteors and watch them explode in a whirlwind of destruction. Using experience points earned during combat, gamers can level up their characters' personal attributes and weapons. There are over 80 special items to find and unlock in hidden treasure chests located throughout the game. It's up to the player to build up their heroes, collect items, and carve a new path to victory and ultimate domination. [Capcom]
Metascore:
64
User Score:
7.5
Ed, Edd n Eddy: The Mis-Edventures 996.

Ed, Edd n Eddy: The Mis-Edventures

Platform: PlayStation 2
November 3, 2005
Ed, Edd n Eddy: The Mis-Edventures is based on the slap-stick adventures of Cartoon Network's favorite three musketeers of adolescence; Ed, Edd ("Double D") and Eddy. Ed, Edd n Eddy: The Mis-Edventures boasts as a unique tag team adventure game in which players are able to switch Eds on the fly to take advantage of their special abilities. Ed can lift, throw and smash objects. Edd can either enable or disable mechanical devices and in a pinch he can pull out his trusty slingshot. Eddy can make the neighborhood kids run away in fear of being the target of his El Mongo Stink Bomb! Players will also be able to execute special all-Ed formations that extend their own unique gameplay capabilities, including the Batter-Ed, Trampol-Edd and the Tower-of-Eddy. Get ready to encounter all of the characters from the show, even the Kanker sisters, as the Eds' focus on scheming up plans to make money to buy their beloved jawbreakers. [Midway]
Metascore:
50
User Score:
7.5
Pirates: Legend of the Black Buccaneer 997.

Pirates: Legend of the Black Buccaneer

Platform: PlayStation 2
August 15, 2006
He followed the call of a legendary treasure... but a gale swept away his dream of riches and a wonderous life. Washed ashore on the mysterious island, eerie noises from the depths of the jungle fill young shipwrecked pirate, Francis Blade, with a sense of foreboding... Draw your cutlass, load your pistols, and follow the call of the pirates! Features include 18 fantastic Caribbean locations full of puzzles, adventure and Voodoo mysteries.
Metascore:
42
User Score:
7.5
Biker Mice from Mars 998.

Biker Mice from Mars

Platform: PlayStation 2
June 5, 2007
The Biker Mice from Mars are on a quest to get hold of the one thing that can save Mars, their home planet, from total destruction – the Regenerator, but they are not the only ones who want this powerful item – Hairball, leader of the ruthless feline race "the Catatonians", and Ronald Rump, evil corporate land developer want the Regenerator for their own evil purposes. They will throw everything they have at our heroes to acquire it, but the Biker Mice are not alone – they have friends throughout the solar system to help them when the going gets rough. It's an action-packed struggle that starts on Earth and culminates on the planet Mars, with the fate of both planets hanging in the balance! Play the role of each of the three popular Biker Mice: Throttle, the cool leader, Vinnie, the fun dare-devil, or Modo the gentle giant. Throughout each challenge, General Carbine is in touch with the Biker Mice to communicate the mission objectives. Charley the mechanic will also help by repairing their bikes, inventing new weapons and gadgets, and instructing the heroes on how to use them. [The Game Factory]
Metascore:
27
User Score:
7.5
MLB SlugFest 2006 999.

MLB SlugFest 2006

Platform: PlayStation 2
June 5, 2006
Midway's newest offering of its over-the-top baseball game, MLB SlugFest 2006 features a new create-a-player mode, updated team rosters and stadiums, along with a new library of signature animations and extreme collisions that have distinguished the franchise since its debut in 2002. [Midway]
Metascore:
56
User Score:
7.5
SpongeBob SquarePants: Creature from the Krusty Krab 1000.

SpongeBob SquarePants: Creature from the Krusty Krab

Platform: PlayStation 2
October 16, 2006
Bikini Bottom will never be the same. SpongeBob SquarePants: Creature from the Krusty Krab brings the #1 kids gaming franchise and TV property into the bizarre and unusual, introducing never-before-seen art styles and brand new gameplay mechanics that will change your perception of Bikini Bottom forever. Embark on a series of fantastic tales through nine visually unique levels. Experience five brand new gameplay mechanics including rampaging, flying, skydiving, chase and hot rod racing. Rampage through Bikini Bottom as gigantic Plankton. Fly through the savage jaw of the enormous bull worm as SpongeBob. Blast off into outer space and survive a hi-speed asteroid field as Patrick. Plunge into the pages of a comic book as Starfishman and become the hero of the seven seas. Speed through the metallic flames, chrome and smoke-filled world of Hot Rod racing. [THQ]
Metascore:
56
User Score:
7.5