Xbox Games

Rapala Pro Fishing

Rapala Pro Fishing

Platform: Xbox
August 31, 2004
Grab your tackle box, launch the bass boat and LET'S GO! Rapala Pro Fishing sets the standard for all fishing games. Never before has a fishing game brought you all this: authentic Rapala fishing gear, guided fishing trips with Rapala's Pro Staff and a BOATLOAD OF ACTION! Time to set the hook and land that TROPHY of a lifetime!
Metascore:
59
User Score:
tbd
ESPN NHL 2K5

ESPN NHL 2K5

Platform: Xbox
August 30, 2004
ESPN NHL 2K5 continues the ESPN NHL series by introducing a bevy of new features. The gameplay, presentation, and graphics from last year's installment have been enhanced in the sequel. This time, you can use improved checks and defensive maneuvers to get even more physical with your hockey players. An enhanced ESPN presentation introduces cutscenes from the locker room and includes statistic-laden overlays, crowd chants, and more. You can also take on your friends in the all-new Party mode, and you can compete in online tournaments.
Metascore:
88
User Score:
8.0
Wings of War

Wings of War

Platform: Xbox
August 30, 2004
In Wings of War, you can become one of the high-flying heroes who rule the skies. As a rookie pilot, you must demonstrate your courage against enemy planes by fighting in aerial duels. The dogfights take place in a variety of environments, which feature weather effects, seasonal changes, and combat scenarios. In addition to more than 70 missions, the game features side quests that range from delivering black-market goods to assassinating enemy officers. If you are good enough, you'll soon earn medals and ranks, fortune, and glory.
Metascore:
62
User Score:
5.0
The Guy Game

The Guy Game

Platform: Xbox
August 30, 2004
The Guy Game, which was shot live on South Padre Island during spring break, challenges you and your friends to match wits with more than 60 female coeds. Each episode features these attractive college students in a variety of stunts, interviews, and challenges. With a personal cheerleader by your side, you can take on three of your friends in answering more than 1,000 trivia questions from the worlds of sports, movies, TV, and more. The game also includes minigames and a Hottie Challenge.
Metascore:
47
User Score:
6.0
Test Drive: Eve of Destruction

Test Drive: Eve of Destruction

Platform: Xbox
August 25, 2004
Having the fastest car doesn't guarantee you success in Test Drive: Eve of Destruction. If you can take out your opponents while minimizing damage to your own vehicle, you'll be the last one standing in 25 events, including Demo Derby, Suicide Race, and Figure 8 Race. Choose from more than 12 racing venues and a variety of vehicles, such as buses, hearses, and ambulances, and fight to the finish in single-player races or split-screen multiplayer battles.
Metascore:
72
User Score:
8.8
Madden NFL 2005

Madden NFL 2005

Platform: Xbox
August 9, 2004
Madden NFL 2005 introduces the Hit Stick, a new feature that lets players turn a game around with a crucial tackle. Along with all-new defensive preplay controls and defensive artificial intelligence enhancements, the defense now has a diverse arsenal of weapons available. Also, the depth of Franchise mode grows with the addition of Storyline Central, a weekly radio talk show that discusses current stories regarding your team and the league. With even more Franchise mode additions, hundreds of new animations, and the new Create-a-Fan feature, Madden NFL 2005 takes the series to the next level.
Metascore:
91
User Score:
7.3
Pure Pinball

Pure Pinball

Platform: Xbox
August 5, 2004
Pure Pinball tests your pinball skills across more than 30 challenges and missions, which span four table layouts inspired by authentic American pinball designs. From the Old West to space, each table layout provides different challenges. You can view the tables in a variety of camera setups, including a complete overview, a close-up on the ball, a traditional scrolling style, or even a setup that lets you follow the ball using a "ball-cam." Share your high scores on Xbox Live with other players from around the world to prove that you're a true pinball wizard.
Metascore:
68
User Score:
7.8
Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six 3: Black Arrow

Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six 3: Black Arrow

Platform: Xbox
August 4, 2004
A series of attempts to kidnap telemetry and rocket scientists pulls Team Rainbow into a spider web of international intrigue. Team Rainbow must stop terrorists from developing weapons of mass destruction and prevent them from starting a devastating war. Guide Team Rainbow through a new campaign set in Mediterranean and Eastern European level environments, while gathering new weapons and other equipment. Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six 3: Black Arrow also features new multiplayer game modes for both online and offline play.
Metascore:
84
User Score:
8.1
Galleon: Islands of Mystery

Galleon: Islands of Mystery

Platform: Xbox
August 3, 2004
Galleon takes you from the bustling port of Akbah to islands populated with giant monsters, evil slave lords, and damsels in distress. You'll follow Captain Rhama Sabrier as he investigates the origins of a mysterious ship that could hold the key to incredible powers and untold wealth. Rhama's journey takes you to six island locations filled with action, exploration, and challenges. While the landscape can be harsh, you'll have Rhama's backflip and climbing skills and the abilities of your crew members to aid you on your journey.
Metascore:
67
User Score:
6.7
Army Men: Sarge's War

Army Men: Sarge's War

Platform: Xbox
August 2, 2004
A new enemy, Colonel Malice, threatens the very existence of the Green nation. Now, with his squad destroyed, Sarge becomes a one-man army out to stop Colonel Malice and the Tan army at all costs. Guide Sarge through 12 dangerous levels, which span both the real world and the world of toys. Sarge can wield authentic weapons such as assault rifles, shotguns, bazookas, time bombs, and more. Be careful--enemies can now duck, cover, flank your positions, and generally try to kill you as intensely as you try to kill them.
Metascore:
44
User Score:
tbd
Sudeki

Sudeki

Platform: Xbox
July 20, 2004
A sultry wizardress, a soaring gunslinger, a powerful swordsman, and a dark huntress are about to be hurtled into a dark adventure. Set in a world ripped apart by deceit, the heroes of Sudeki journey down a twisting path of betrayal, gravity-defying combat, and unbelievable magic. Sudeki pushes the limits of what you think an RPG can be, with bigger worlds, more powerful heroes, and sexier heroines--all wrapped up in Hong Kong-style cinematic combat.
Metascore:
72
User Score:
8.3
Catwoman

Catwoman

Platform: Xbox
July 20, 2004
A classic story of betrayal and revenge unravels in Catwoman, which is based on the film from Warner Bros. Pictures. You'll control Catwoman, a woman brought back to life by a rare Egyptian cat, as she sets out to discover the truth about herself and her murderer. With Catwoman's catlike skills, you can leap across roofs, run up walls, pounce on prey, and avoid enemy bullets. In addition, your can use her whip to swing through the air and use the interactive environments to knock your foes unconscious.
Metascore:
45
User Score:
4.2
ESPN NFL 2K5

ESPN NFL 2K5

Platform: Xbox
July 20, 2004
ESPN NFL 2K5 kicks off the football season with an improved ESPN presentation, a variety of player moves, and more. Now you can perform all-new moves during an entire season, while earning points to customize your crib with different items. The game also features new modes, including ESPN 25th Anniversary mode, where you can play in classic NFL situations over the past 25 years. First-Person Football mode returns with new camera switching, improved audio, passing control options, and more.
Metascore:
92
User Score:
8.1
NCAA Football 2005

NCAA Football 2005

Platform: Xbox
July 15, 2004
Kick off the football season with NCAA Football 2005, a game that brings you closer to the players, stadiums, and atmosphere of college football. For the first time in the series, the game-day atmosphere directly affects players' on-field performance. Create mismatches with the new Match-Up Stick, and then celebrate big plays with new fan celebrations, like the Gator Chomp and the Texas Hook 'Em Horns. NCAA Football 2005 also features online tournaments, a deeper Dynasty mode, and a host of other gameplay enhancements.
Metascore:
89
User Score:
7.8
Room Zoom

Room Zoom

Platform: Xbox
July 14, 2004
In the twisted Room Zoom manor, you must use everything under the roof to hone your driving skills and take the checkered flag. Room Zoom puts you in the driver's seat of toy cars to race through every room in the house, including a spooky lab and a hidden tomb, both online and offline. In each room you'll find objects to push, bump, or blow up; power-ups to defend against aggressive drivers; and secret passages. Eight interactive environments, with unrestricted driving areas and hidden features, make each race an adventure.
Metascore:
tbd
User Score:
3.0
Samurai Warriors

Samurai Warriors

Platform: Xbox
July 13, 2004
Set in feudal Japan, Samurai Warriors puts you in control of Yukimura Sanada as she leads an elite band of samurai and ninja through the hallowed battlefields of Okehazama, Kawanakajima, and inside the embattled walls of Osaka Castle. The epic tale unfolds as you come face-to-face with gun-toting troops, echelons of ninja, and deadly kunoichi--female ninja--in both historic and fictional battles. Samurai Warriors also features hundreds of different mini-missions, multiplayer support, and an Active Mission System that triggers distinct missions during every battle.
Metascore:
71
User Score:
7.2
Spider-Man 2

Spider-Man 2

Platform: Xbox
June 28, 2004
The city is at risk, and only you can save it from the evil clutches of an old enemy--the powerful Electro. He has a mysterious new device that makes his million volts of destruction even deadlier. But now Spider-Man has Insulated Armor, which makes him impervious to electricity, in addition to new powers such as Ice and Taser-Webbing. With your new bag of tricks, you can stop Electro, Sandman, and other villains' nefarious schemes to bring the city to its knees.
Metascore:
83
User Score:
8.4
MLB SlugFest: Loaded

MLB SlugFest: Loaded

Platform: Xbox
June 23, 2004
The MLB SlugFest series reloads its latest installment with more beanballs, hard tags, and over-the-top animations. All your favorite baseball players now have powers to run at turbo speed, make impossible catches, and survive hard collisions. This time, you can review diving catches or home-run scoreboard smashes through a customizable instant-replay feature. And for the first time in the series, the PlayStation 2 and Xbox Live users can take their players and teams online--complete with headset support.
Metascore:
77
User Score:
tbd
Showdown: Legends of Wrestling

Showdown: Legends of Wrestling

Platform: Xbox
June 22, 2004
Showdown: Legends of Wrestling features more than 70 of the greatest wrestlers throughout history. Send your favorite wrestlers to the squared circle for bone-breaking matches, including Table, First Blood, Ladder, Cage, and Battle Royal. Create dream matches, unlock classic feuds, and customize your own wrestler. You'll travel down the path of pain in the new era-based career mode. If you can master the new Ready-To-Brawl controls, you'll be prepared to take on the icons of professional wrestling.
Metascore:
57
User Score:
tbd
MTV Music Generator 3: This Is the Remix

MTV Music Generator 3: This Is the Remix

Platform: Xbox
June 22, 2004
Create and sample original music tracks, and remix some songs from today's hip-hop and electronica artists. Songs include OutKast's "The Way U Move," Snoop Dogg's "From Tha Chuuuch To Da Palace," Sean Paul's "Get Busy," Fabolous' "This Is My Party," and Carl Cox's "Katja." You can even combine samples from your own music collection to bring your favorite artists together in a remixed track. With a full-featured Studio Mode--including an editing bay of riffs, beats, bass lines, and vocals--aspiring DJs, producers, and music aficionados alike can easily assemble professional material in a matter of minutes.
Metascore:
79
User Score:
5.4
IndyCar Series 2005

IndyCar Series 2005

Platform: Xbox
June 22, 2004
IndyCar Series 2005 lets you compete from Pole Day to Bump Day as one of 33 racers. You'll race an entire season that takes you from the Indianapolis 500 to other IndyCar Series tracks, including the Texas Motor Speedway, Chicagoland Speedway, Pikes Peak International Raceway, and the new Twin Ring Motegi Speedway in Japan. Now you can practice your driving skills in an updated Masterclass training mode, and then compete online against 11 other players.
Metascore:
72
User Score:
tbd
DRIV3R

DRIV3R

Platform: Xbox
June 21, 2004
The Wheelman returns in his most dangerous adventure yet--an interactive driving epic on par with the most intense Hollywood action blockbusters. Undertake a wide variety of high-speed vehicle-based missions and go deeper undercover than ever before. The game features over 70 playable vehicles, including cars, bikes, artics, and busses, and eight different weapons, ranging from handguns and machine guns to grenade launchers. Driver 3 provides gamers with all new gameplay possibilities, replayability, and a whole new driving experience.
Metascore:
56
User Score:
4.9
Powerdrome

Powerdrome

Platform: Xbox
June 16, 2004
The future of street racing has arrived with ramps, tunnels, and speeds of 1,000 miles per hour. Powerdrome takes you to this world and straps you into a supersonic flying craft. On the tracks and through the streets, you'll race against a variety of characters--each with their own personality, racing style, and friends or foes. Develop your driving skills, learn new tricks, and continue to shave seconds off your best times as your experience evolves. Once you have honed your skills, race against your friends and find out how good you really are.
Metascore:
69
User Score:
7.0
Knight's Apprentice, Memorick's Adventures

Knight's Apprentice, Memorick's Adventures

Platform: Xbox
June 15, 2004
Based on famous Arthurian legends, Knight's Apprentice, Memorick's Adventures, tells a story of war, magic, and evil forces. You can explore the game's 19 different levels in four different ways--riding a horse, flying a gryphon, sliding down on a shield, and walking or running. Your hero's skills evolve constantly as you progress through a variety of environments. Use your battle skills to defeat all 26 types of monsters that await you.
Metascore:
53
User Score:
4.5
Shadow Ops: Red Mercury

Shadow Ops: Red Mercury

Platform: Xbox
June 15, 2004
It's a race against time as a member of the elite Delta Force. A terrorist overlord threatens the world with a nuclear device, and you, along with other elite fighting units, must hunt him down. From the hostile streets of the Middle East to the landmarks of a major European city, your missions require a mix of all-out assault with stealth infiltration. Prevent disaster in single-player mode or wreak havoc online in multiplayer modes.
Metascore:
61
User Score:
6.1
Psi-Ops: The Mindgate Conspiracy

Psi-Ops: The Mindgate Conspiracy

Platform: Xbox
June 14, 2004
Your most powerful weapon is your mind in Psi-Ops: The Mindgate Conspiracy, an action adventure game that combines Psi powers with weapons combat. A terrorist movement prepares to overthrow world order, you, an elite American Psi-operative soldier, must combat them. Practice powers of Telekinesis, Mind Control, Pyrokinesis, Mind Drain, Aura View, and Remote Viewing to win mind games against an army of brainwashed terrorists and powerful Psi agents. Fight through eight levels using your Psi powers, an arsenal of traditional weapons, and puzzle-solving skills.
Metascore:
84
User Score:
7.6
Malice

Malice

Platform: Xbox
June 2, 2004
Fallen demigoddess Malice has to regain her skills and powers and save the universe, all while exacting her revenge on the head-eating Dog God. It won't be easy--the Dog God's Crow Armies constantly try to beat you back to see Death. Plus, you'll have to get past the Dog God's seven lieutenants before you get to confront the terrible monster himself. Your journey takes you through 29 levels filled with dangerous opponents, bizarre challenges, and powerful weapons and magic.
Metascore:
48
User Score:
7.0
Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban

Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban

Platform: Xbox
June 2, 2004
The Dementors are coming, and this time Harry needs his friends. From the opening scene on the Hogwarts Express to the climatic finale on the shore of the great lake at Hogwarts, Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban immerses you in the world of Harry Potter. As Harry, Ron, and Hermione, you'll face the dreaded Azkaban guards, fly the Hippogriff around towers, and explore Hogwarts with the Marauder's Map. Learn spells that allow you to freeze creatures, control dragons, and conjure a Patronus. New two-player minigames include Flying Seahorse Fishing and Dueling Club minigames.
Metascore:
67
User Score:
8.1
Full Spectrum Warrior

Full Spectrum Warrior

Platform: Xbox
June 1, 2004
Full Spectrum Warrior is based on a game commissioned by the US Army to train light infantry troops in urban combat situations. The game places soldiers in a tense, hostile, and claustrophobic environment where they must complete a variety of military objectives. As the squad leader, you are in charge of providing direction to Alpha and Bravo fire teams. The successful Squad Leader effectively uses cover in the environment and moves his fire teams in a coordinated fashion so they can protect themselves from possible attacks that could come from any direction.
Metascore:
84
User Score:
8.4
The Chronicles of Riddick: Escape From Butcher Bay

The Chronicles of Riddick: Escape From Butcher Bay

Platform: Xbox
June 1, 2004
The most wanted man in the universe comes to your neighborhood in The Chronicles of Riddick: Escape From Butcher Bay. Set before the events of two movies, The Chronicles of Riddick and Pitch Black, the game tells the story of Riddick's escape from the previously inescapable maximum security prison Butcher Bay, which is home to the most violent prisoners in the galaxy. Battle your enemies in first-person or third-person views using shooting, stealth, or hand-to-hand combat. With Riddick's eye-shine, you can easily see through the dark to take out your foes.
Metascore:
89
User Score:
8.9
Metal Slug 3

Metal Slug 3

Platform: Xbox
May 26, 2004
Not merely an arcade port, Metal Slug 3 for the Xbox sports brand-new features and original missions. Now you can choose from more than 10 new slug vehicles, including the Slug Copter and the Elephant Slug, and go head-to-head against submarines, large locusts, and giant bosses. Use handguns, power-up grenades, cannons, and more to battle evil forces. Fight alone or cooperatively with a friend in such locations as a deserted island in the South Seas, an underwater bioweapons factory, and outer space.
Metascore:
76
User Score:
5.4
Thief: Deadly Shadows

Thief: Deadly Shadows

Platform: Xbox
May 25, 2004
You are Garret, the master thief who's rarely seen and never caught. In the effort to stop the Dark Age from coming, you must steal the City's oldest treasures. The path to these treasures requires you to sneak past guards, pick locks, and break into secured residences. It's best to avoid the armed guards, hired muscle, angry thugs, and hideous monsters that populate the streets. You'll have many thief tools to help you skulk around the shadows; in case that doesn't work, you'll have plenty of weapons to defend yourself.
Metascore:
82
User Score:
7.3
Strike Force Bowling

Strike Force Bowling

Platform: Xbox
May 10, 2004
Forget renting bowling shoes--you can enjoy the fun of competitive bowling in the comfort of your own home. Strike Force Bowling brings the game to you with authentic real- time physics and an arcade-style control. Pins never quite fall the same way twice, and bowling balls react according to a combination of spin, material, and lane friction. From the Sphinx in ancient Egypt to a tropical island pier, you can play in a variety of exotic locations with up to four players.
Metascore:
54
User Score:
tbd
Future Tactics: The Uprising

Future Tactics: The Uprising

Platform: Xbox
May 10, 2004
Welcome to the future--a place where creatures have forced humans to live in squalor, battling their overlords and waxing nostalgic for better days. Now, a young boy named Low, his sister, and a collection of fighters find themselves as mankind's only hope for blasting the creatures back to where they came from. You must guide this ragtag team of survivors through 19 levels of tactical combat while upgrading them with powerful weapons. In Battle mode, you can take on a friend in tactical warfare--complete with customizable handicaps, power-ups, and victory conditions.
Metascore:
60
User Score:
tbd
Van Helsing

Van Helsing

Platform: Xbox
May 6, 2004
Deep within the mysterious land of Transylvania, monsters that inhabit man's deepest nightmares take form. One man's destiny--and curse--is to vanquish evil and destroy the lethal and powerful Count Dracula. Descend into the murky depths of the Carpathian Mountains as legendary monster hunter Van Helsing. As Van Helsing, you'll battle Dracula, The Frankenstein Monster, The Wolf Man, and other fiendish creatures with an array of deadly weapons and special abilities.
Metascore:
63
User Score:
7.8
Rallisport Challenge 2

Rallisport Challenge 2

Platform: Xbox
May 4, 2004
After spending more than a year in the garage, RalliSport Challenge 2 emerges with more cars and tracks, new race modes, and online multiplay through Xbox Live. You can choose from more than 40 rally cars and race on different tracks from Australia, the frozen Nordic, and the Pacific Northwest. As you test your skills in five different rally sports, you'll experience variable weather conditions, broken windows and missing hoods, and realistic physics.
Metascore:
87
User Score:
8.4
UEFA Euro 2004: Portugal

UEFA Euro 2004: Portugal

Platform: Xbox
May 4, 2004
UEFA Euro 2004 boasts only a fraction of the teams and features found in FIFA 2004, but it's sufficiently different to make it a worthwhile purchase.
Metascore:
74
User Score:
7.8
Red Dead Revolver

Red Dead Revolver

Platform: Xbox
May 3, 2004
Learn the ways of the Wild West as a bounty hunter seeking vengeance. Red Dead Revolver tells the story of Red, a man on a mission to kill General Diego--the rogue Mexican general who murdered Red's family for gold. As Red, you'll have a variety of weapons to choose from, including pistols, rifles, shotguns, and dynamite. Dusty towns, windswept prairies, rugged saloons--the game integrates all of the elements of a classic Western movie.
Metascore:
74
User Score:
8.1
Shrek 2

Shrek 2

Platform: Xbox
April 28, 2004
Shrek 2 takes players on a twisted fairy tale adventure with Shrek and his buddies. Revisit key locations from the movie sequel while discovering all-new locations and characters. Shrek 2 combines squad-based action with traditional action adventure elements. You control a team of four and play as Shrek or any of his ten friends, switching between each to best utilize the character's unique abilities to solve puzzles, fight monsters, and complete wild and dangerous adventures.
Metascore:
72
User Score:
5.7
Hitman: Contracts

Hitman: Contracts

Platform: Xbox
April 20, 2004
Explore the dark psychology of killing for a living as you delve into the mind of a ruthless and efficient contract killer. Hitman: Contracts delivers more action-packed missions that require you to eliminate targets from England to China. Now you have a greater variety of ways to make the perfect hit and an increased arsenal of firearms and close-combat weapons at your disposal. Pick up objects like meat hooks, pool cues, shovels, and pillows to use as weapons, and then admire your "work" showcased in brutal detail.
Metascore:
78
User Score:
8.8
Manhunt

Manhunt

Platform: Xbox
April 20, 2004
The year's darkest and most terrifying videogame experience has arrived courtesy of Rockstar Games, makers of the controversial Grand Theft Auto series. Walk in the shoes of James Earl Cash, a man sentenced to death only to find himself given an unexpected and sinister reprieve. Forced to fight and outwit hordes of bloodthirsty gang members vying for his head on a platter. All orchestrated for pleasure and profit by the voice of an unseen Director. This is a brutal bloodsport.
Metascore:
74
User Score:
7.8
TOCA Race Driver 2

TOCA Race Driver 2

Platform: Xbox
April 14, 2004
No more switching games to experience different types of racing; TOCA Race Driver 2 features 15 different motor racing styles, including Street Racing, Rally Cross, and Super Trucks. The game's 31 licensed and fictional global race locations offer 48 tracks, including Hockenheim from the German DTM series and Surfers Paradise from the Australian V8 series. Ride in a variety of cars such as Ford GT, Aston Martin Vanquish, and Nissan Skyline, and battle for position against 21 cars on the track.
Metascore:
tbd
User Score:
8.3
Alias

Alias

Platform: Xbox
April 7, 2004
Alias is a third-person action adventure containing a unique blend of action and stealth that puts you under fire and under pressure. Whether you're up against the clock or being hunted by the enemy, fighting against the odds, or fleeing for your life, the action is relentless. Utilize your incredible spyware, deadly moves, and array of disguises to complete the most dangerous covert missions across the globe. All the heart-stopping action and tension of the TV series is now under your control.
Metascore:
64
User Score:
6.0
ESPN Major League Baseball

ESPN Major League Baseball

Platform: Xbox
April 6, 2004
ESPN Major League Baseball takes baseball to the next level with Power Pitching, a new General Manager Mode, and an all-new ESPN presentation. Now you can take complete control of the mound with new pitches, pitch speeds, pitch interface, pitch animations, pitcher momentum, and exclusive ESPN K-Zone pitch analysis. As the general manager of your team, you'll have to keep your club running on all cylinders or else answer to the owners. In addition to intuitive control and new modes, hundreds of new animations, such as broken bats and player reactions add to the MLB experience.
Metascore:
78
User Score:
7.4
Fight Night 2004

Fight Night 2004

Platform: Xbox
April 5, 2004
EA Sports returns to the boxing ring with Fight Night 2004. Built to deliver all the drama and pageantry of a heavyweight title bout, Fight Night 2004 features real fighters with authentic moves. With Total Punch Control, the analog sticks become intuitive extensions of your fists, giving you more control over punches, blocks, and dodges. Create your own fighter in Career mode, customize your ring entrance, and then work your way from amateur to undisputed champion.
Metascore:
85
User Score:
8.3
NBA Ballers

NBA Ballers

Platform: Xbox
April 5, 2004
It's all about the chromed-out cars, jewelry, ladies, tattoos, and jets in NBA Ballers, the basketball game that highlights both the one-on-one confrontation and the glamorous lifestyle of NBA superstars. Choose from current and legendary NBA players, such as Tracy McGrady, Chris Webber, Magic Johnson, and Wilt Chamberlain, and face-off in some lavish player home courts. Although the game focuses on the one-on-one experience, you can also play in one-on-three and special-rules matches. After the tournaments, spend your winnings on anything from licensed cars to expensive mansions.
Metascore:
82
User Score:
7.3
Freestyle Street Soccer

Freestyle Street Soccer

Platform: Xbox
March 25, 2004
Freestyle Street Soccer focuses on 10 individual gangs--all based on the different styles, fashions, and cultures found in the concrete jungle. These teams fiercely compete for each other's turf with the ultimate goal to gain control of the whole city. You'll join the battle as one of 40 players with individual catchphrases, plus trick, combo, and special moves. As you conquer the challenges in five game modes, remember--on the streets, it's just as important to look cool as it is to score goals.
Metascore:
40
User Score:
tbd
Trivial Pursuit Unhinged

Trivial Pursuit Unhinged

Platform: Xbox
March 24, 2004
A popular trivia game is about to become a wild free-for-all. With incredible new game features, this all-new version of the Trivial Pursuit game rewards the clever, the speedy, and the sneaky, while still highlighting everybody's trivia talents. Trivia fans can bet against others, steal wedges and even crush rivals' game pieces (along with their hopes of winning). Add in some impressive Hollywood types hosting each category, and loads of multimedia clips, and you've got a Trivial Pursuit party where everybody is in on the action. For those who crave free-for-all play, the traditional game, or even a quick trivia fix, there are plenty of modes: the Unhinged version, the original classic, and a fast new minigame.
Metascore:
58
User Score:
8.0
Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell Pandora Tomorrow

Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell Pandora Tomorrow

Platform: Xbox
March 23, 2004
Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell: Pandora Tomorrow, the sequel to the stealth-action game Splinter Cell, once again casts you in the role of Sam Fisher, who is sent in to destroy top-secret documentation held in the embassy of militia leader Suhadi Sadono. Use all-new moves and prototype gear to infiltrate buildings and spare the hostages. This time, you can take your games of espionage against three other players in online multiplayer mode, in which you choose to play as either a mercenary or spy. You've got the moves and the gear, now put them to use.
Metascore:
93
User Score:
8.6
All-Star Baseball 2005

All-Star Baseball 2005

Platform: Xbox
March 23, 2004
As the baseball season gets into full swing, immerse yourself in the game with All-Star Baseball 2005, which features online head-to-head play and a deeper Franchise mode. Realistic views from the new FielderCam and BroadcastCam bring you closer to plays. Find the perfect swing with analog-control batting, and then show your slugging skills either online or in the deep Franchise mode. All-Star Baseball 2005 also features extra challenges, create-a-player, and over 80 stadiums--including current MLB parks, legendary stadiums, spring training stadiums, and fantasy parks.
Metascore:
75
User Score:
8.2
Yu-Gi-Oh! The Dawn of Destiny

Yu-Gi-Oh! The Dawn of Destiny

Platform: Xbox
March 23, 2004
Marking the debut of the Yu-Gi-Oh franchise on the Xbox, Yu-Gi-Oh! The Dawn of Destiny brings the world of the popular trading card game to Xbox owners. The game features over 1,000 of the latest Yu-Gi-Oh! cards and seamlessly integrates the Yu-Gi-Oh! trading card gameplay and rules with beautiful 3D monster battles. The Dawn of Destiny also includes new duel modes such as Link Duel mode and Triple Duel mode, where players' can test their skills against three duelists.
Metascore:
53
User Score:
7.7
Breakdown

Breakdown

Platform: Xbox
March 16, 2004
Trapped inside a mysterious laboratory and unable to remember his past, Derrick Cole discovers his extraordinary powers as he fights for survival against a determined military faction and a legion of seemingly invincible superhuman warriors. Breakdown is a science fiction thriller combining the best elements of shooters and fighters into a comprehensive first-person action adventure game. High-end, real-time rendered graphics reveal Breakdown's intense storyline and brings an unprecedented level of realism to the gameplay experience. The game features fierce hand-to-hand and weapons-based combat, challenging puzzles, surreal dream sequences, advanced AI, and massive, detailed environments for exploration.
Metascore:
71
User Score:
7.8
Tenchu: Return From Darkness

Tenchu: Return From Darkness

Platform: Xbox
March 10, 2004
As the violent rebellion and civil strife of 16th-century Japan appears to be drawing to a close, the mysterious Tenrai has begun a quest to conquer the country by amassing an army of ninjas and lords of darkness. Your master, Lord Gohda, has called upon you, a cunning stealth assassin, to stop Tenrai and his disciples before all is lost. The latest addition to the Tenchu saga features online stealth ninja action on Xbox Live, new weapons and tools, multiple game endings, detailed levels, and new combo attacks.
Metascore:
70
User Score:
7.3
Mafia

Mafia

Platform: Xbox
March 9, 2004
Play the role of Tommy, a man unhappy with his job as a driver in the Mafia. You control Tommy through the streets of 1930's American city, complete with simulated traffic and authentic buildings. Unwillingly accept assignments such as mob hits, car chases, bootlegging, shootouts, assassinations and bank robberies. Drive over 60 cars based on real models from the 30's. Choose from over 12 weapons ranging from baseball bats to the Tommy gun, to deal with those that dare to cross your path. In the Mafia, there's never a dull moment.
Metascore:
66
User Score:
8.5
The Suffering

The Suffering

Platform: Xbox
March 9, 2004
The Suffering captures the disturbing and terrifying nature of the horror genre in a compelling third-person action/adventure game set in the mature and gritty world of a maximum-security prison. You'll control of the prisoner Torque, a man sentenced to die for a murder he may or may not have actually committed. Enter a nightmarish world where creatures jump out of shadows, fall out of trees, and erupt out of the ground. Battle ghoulish apparitions, hardened criminals and guards, and the demons from your own forgotten past. Will you solve the mystery of Torque's past and survive or fall victim to The Suffering?
Metascore:
77
User Score:
8.6
MVP Baseball 2004

MVP Baseball 2004

Platform: Xbox
March 9, 2004
Step up to the plate with MVP Baseball 2004. The fundamentals of hitting, pitching, fielding, and base-running have been reproduced realistically 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 solid gameplay and many additional features such as Pitching Challenge and Dynasty Mode, MVP Baseball 2004 allows you to experience the game like never before.
Metascore:
90
User Score:
7.8
Colin McRae Rally 04

Colin McRae Rally 04

Platform: Xbox
March 4, 2004
This year's installment in the Colin McRae Rally series features new championships, new single- and multiplayer modes, and different car-part-testing challenges. You can drive any car from the start in the Open Championship mode; you can compete in a full rally season; or you can specialize in a 4- or 2-wheel-drive championship. You can also put together your favorite or themed stages, which can include straights, jumps, or hills. More than 20 vehicles, which exhibit improved physics and handling, are available for play, including the Citroen Xsara, Mitsubishi EVO 7, and Subaru Impreza.
Metascore:
84
User Score:
8.3
Dead Man's Hand

Dead Man's Hand

Platform: Xbox
March 3, 2004
Now you can experience the best elements of the Western genre, brought straight from the silver screen to the Xbox. Dead Man's Hand is a first-person shooter set in the Wild West. You assume the role of El Tejon, a master gunslinger who seeks vengeance. As the story unfolds, you pursue members of "The Nine," a gang of ruthless outlaws who betrayed you and left you for dead. Gunslinging, bar brawls, horseback action sequences, train chases, and epic showdowns are just part of the historic feel to this bona fide Old West adventure.
Metascore:
62
User Score:
6.9
Ninja Gaiden

Ninja Gaiden

Platform: Xbox
March 2, 2004
Ninja Gaiden first debuted in the 1988 and now the young ninja returns. As Ryu Hayabusa, you seek revenge after the Vigor Empire massacres your clan. Skilled in battle actions and ninja moves, you are well prepared to hunt down the Holy Emperor and reclaim the magic sword "Ryuken." Ninja Gaiden features killer gameplay, stunning graphics, and new weapons such as the Dragon Sword, warhammer, shurikens, and nunchakus. Plus, there are massive levels filled with enemies and Xbox Live feature will enable future high score tournaments and downloadable content.
Metascore:
91
User Score:
8.8
Scooby-Doo! Mystery Mayhem

Scooby-Doo! Mystery Mayhem

Platform: Xbox
March 2, 2004
Scooby and the Gang are back in an all-new adventure. Join your favorite slackers as they try to solve a mystery of supernatural proportions. The gang starts out on a routine case in the search of ghosts. During their search, a scheming business tycoon, who will stop at nothing to grow his empire, uses the Tome of Doom to unlock some of the creepiest monsters our gang has every seen. Help Scooby and Shaggy find the Tome of Doom, capture monsters, and solve the mystery. Would you help Scooby and Shaggy solve this mystery for a Scooby Snack?
Metascore:
56
User Score:
7.3
MTX Mototrax

MTX Mototrax

Platform: Xbox
March 2, 2004
Push your bike to the limit. MTX: Mototrax challenges race against seven other riders, perform outrageous gravity-defying stunts, and develop a career as an motocross athlete. Play as or against any of the 12 top riders, earning money from contest wins and sponsorships to spend on customizing your attributes, upgrading your equipment, or buying access to new environments. If you think you're the best, prove it in the online multiplayer mode, which includes over 25 tracks. Accept the MTX: Mototrax challenge to become the ultimate motocross racer.
Metascore:
79
User Score:
tbd
Steel Battalion: Line of Contact

Steel Battalion: Line of Contact

Platform: Xbox
February 27, 2004
Power up your Vertical Tank and prepare to dominate the online arena. In the midst of a volatile military coup, you must master the inner workings of your VT using the state-of-the-art Steel Battalion controller. Assemble your troop of up to five VT's and go head-to-head in multiplayer battles with other hostile VT troops. You can complete operations in Campaign mode or play free mission games including Battle Royale, Conquest, or Capture the Container. The military dynamic of the game constantly changes with Xbox Live, making for intense online battles.
Metascore:
70
User Score:
8.0
Carve

Carve

Platform: Xbox
February 24, 2004
Welcome to the world of extreme watercraft racing. Carve takes you and your teammate around the globe to battle watercraft racing teams vying for the top-rank position. Exotic locales and intense weather and wave conditions make for challenging courses. Master eight individual racing styles along with signature tricks that can be performed off the ramp or on the water. Showcase your talent in five challenging tournaments or against three of your friends in split-screen multiplayer mode.
Metascore:
64
User Score:
tbd
Pitfall: The Lost Expedition

Pitfall: The Lost Expedition

Platform: Xbox
February 18, 2004
Delving deep in the Peruvian Jungle, you assume the role of Pitfall Harry--a fearless, rough-and-ready treasure seeker who battles evil using his athletic ability and a knapsack filled with adventure gear. Your mission: Race against a rival explorer to find hidden treasures, which could spell doom for you and your friends if they fall into the wrong hands. The game challenges you to explore an obstacle-filled world featuring over 50 perilous levels, including lush rainforests, creature-ridden caves and vast glacial mountains. You'll be swinging on vines, avoiding crocodiles and dodging rolling logs as you unearth artifacts and use your cunning to defeat dangerous foes.
Metascore:
73
User Score:
7.1
James Bond 007: Everything or Nothing

James Bond 007: Everything or Nothing

Platform: Xbox
February 17, 2004
Think like Bond, act like Bond, and experience an entirely new Bond adventure. James Bond, the world's greatest secret agent, returns in Everything or Nothing with new guns and gadgets, combat skills, and clever tricks--and it's up to you to put them to good use. Travel through four exciting continents including the Valley of the Kings in Egypt and the French Quarter in New Orleans. The game also features two-player co-op missions and four-player multiplayer arena modes.
Metascore:
83
User Score:
7.5
MX Unleashed

MX Unleashed

Platform: Xbox
February 17, 2004
The newest installment of the MX series gives off-road racers more freedom than ever before. Challenge yourself in the freeworld mode - an off-road playground filled with treacherous terrain, minigames and machine races. Work your way up the ranks racing against the top champions in the world on over 40 tracks in 14 separate leagues. Face off against friends in both racing and freestyle modes. Prepare yourself for mud, dirt, high speeds and a serious attitude.
Metascore:
81
User Score:
8.0
Wrath Unleashed

Wrath Unleashed

Platform: Xbox
February 10, 2004
Join an epic contest between darkness and light. Wrath Unleashed puts you in a fantastic, deadly world of mythological creatures and giant floating arenas. Take part in intense fighting action, thought-provoking strategy and vicious head-to-head mayhem. Wrath Unleashed features nine different terrain types, 15 multiplayer maps and over a dozen single player maps. This unique action-strategy game pits up to four players and an array of all-powerful fantasy creatures against each other. And you'll need to unleash every bit of your wrath upon the world to win.
Metascore:
69
User Score:
7.0
Silent Scope Complete

Silent Scope Complete

Platform: Xbox
February 10, 2004
The entire arcade precision shooting experience comes to Xbox with Silent Scope Complete. Bundled in one comprehensive package comes all three Silent Scope games released on arcade and an additional bonus game created exclusively for the console. This action-packed combination offers more than 50 levels, multiple endings and routes, and hidden stages and modes. Together with light gun support for the MadCatz Blaster, this complete Silent Scope experience is a welcome addition for Xbox owners.
Metascore:
69
User Score:
7.4
Unreal II: The Awakening

Unreal II: The Awakening

Platform: Xbox
February 10, 2004
The Unreal adventure continues with the release of the action shooter Unreal II: The Awakening. Along the outer edge of space, you are plunged into a desperate mission to kill all comers--alien and otherwise--and prevent the awakening of an evil force. Unreal II: The Awakening includes adrenaline-pumping destruction and impressive visuals in both solo levels and team multiplayer combat. Player-controlled vehicles add to the carnage, acting as both transport and heavy weaponry. Now, through scorching heat, over icy terrain, and within eerie alien cities, are you ready to launch into battle?
Metascore:
64
User Score:
5.5
Intellivision Lives!

Intellivision Lives!

Platform: Xbox
February 2, 2004
Relive the 80's with Intellivision Lives! Play over 60 classic Intellivision games including Baseball, Astrosmash and Space Battle and several unreleased games. Each game comes with historical information, fun facts and interviews with the original developers. If that doesn't inspire nostalgia, you can also watch original Intellivision commercials and archival footage. All games are optimized for both the PS2 Dual Shock 2 and Xbox controllers. Finally, all your all-time favorite Intellivision games in one package.
Metascore:
60
User Score:
tbd
Sega GT Online

Sega GT Online

Platform: Xbox
January 27, 2004
It's time to take your glorious Sega GT 2002 race car out of hiding and show her off to the world. Pit your superior racer against the revved up Xbox Live community and kiss bumpers with up to 12 drivers from around the globe while talking in real-time. In this car-lovers paradise there are over 165 top-of-the-line race cars from 25 different manufacturers just waiting to be customized and put to the ultimate test of will and speed. When you're not tearing around the pristine tracks at breakneck speeds, be sure to stop by the new Gathering mode to play minigames which will earn you cash and unlock new cars for racing in Sega GT 2002 mode.
Metascore:
72
User Score:
7.7
Sonic Heroes

Sonic Heroes

Platform: Xbox
January 27, 2004
Sonic Heroes brings the Sonic series to the PS2 and Xbox for the first time. Dr. Eggman is causing havoc again and it's up to you to maneuver a team of three Sonic characters through massive levels. All 12 characters--divided into Team Sonic, Team Dark, Team Rose and Team Chaotix--have their own unique strengths, so choose your teams wisely. Find the best combination to complete missions full of enemies, puzzles, and huge environments. No matter what team you choose, the only direction is forward and the only way to get there is fast.
Metascore:
73
User Score:
7.9
Baldur's Gate: Dark Alliance II

Baldur's Gate: Dark Alliance II

Platform: Xbox
January 20, 2004
Embark on a new adventure for fortune, glory and power. Baldur's Gate: Dark Alliance II, the sequel to Baldur's Gate: Dark Alliance starts you off on a road full of danger and magic. Face a seemingly endless army of sinister enemies in over 80 levels of finger-numbing action. Master skills, spells and deadly weapons while traveling through spectacular environments. Customize your character and forge your own weapons. It's up to you to rid the lands of evil by yourself or with a friend.
Metascore:
77
User Score:
8.0
Auto Modellista

Auto Modellista

Platform: Xbox
January 20, 2004
Handle the road like a pro with your own customizable racing machine or your choice of more than 60 top-of-the-line models. Race vehicles from manufacturers, including Toyota, Nissan, Honda, Subaru, and Mitsubishi, against up to eight drivers online or up to two drivers in split-screen mode. You'll tear past spectators, maneuver your way through tight mountain passes, and round each corner of the race track in your dream car at lightning speeds.
Metascore:
52
User Score:
8.2
Fallout: Brotherhood of Steel

Fallout: Brotherhood of Steel

Platform: Xbox
January 14, 2004
In this gritty and darkly humorous third-person action adventure, players join the courageous Brotherhood of Steel, whose mission is to maintain peace in the grim post-nuclear world of Fallout. Challenged by hordes of ghouls, mutants, and other radioactive nightmares, players utilize a combination of intense combat strategies including melee, ranged weapons and explosives to fulfill their daunting task of defeating the mutant army in hopes of restoring humanity in a nearly unlivable universe. Welcome to the wasteland.
Metascore:
66
User Score:
5.3
Star Trek: Shattered Universe

Star Trek: Shattered Universe

Platform: Xbox
January 14, 2004
All hands to battle stations. Get ready for a frenetic experience in an entirely new breed of Star Trek game: Star Trek: Shattered Universe. An intense, edgy, high-energy space-combat action game set in the dark mirror universe of Star Trek: The Original Series classic-era setting, the game challenges you to adapt to a new reality where the noble Federation is now an evil and relentless foe. Prepare to journey on a variety of missions featuring the most intense space-combat ever, where friends become enemies, enemies become allies and all the rules are broken. You must master the deadly art of fighter combat to survive the dangerous journey ahead.
Metascore:
41
User Score:
3.9
NFL Street

NFL Street

Platform: Xbox
January 13, 2004
Get ready for a new brand of football meant only for the streets. NFL Street delivers hard-hitting, fast-paced 7-on-7 arcade football. Don't be afraid to add extra style to your bone-crushing tackles, passes and runs as you will be rewarded with superpowered Gamebreakers. Choose from more than 300 current NFL stars and legends such as Barry Sanders, and play through a variety of fields including a beach, a park or a corner lot. Get ready to rule the streets and look good doing it.
Metascore:
81
User Score:
8.7
Arx Fatalis

Arx Fatalis

Platform: Xbox
December 23, 2003
Arx is the name of an underground urban environment where your special experience begins. A threatening atmosphere has forced Arx inhabitants to take refuge in a dwarf mine, where goblins, trolls and ratmen dwell. Arx Fatalis is an RPG that combines an intriguing story, a deep environment, and a high level of interactivity. You can interact with objects and NPCs, cast spells, solve puzzles, and explore the underground fantasy world.
Metascore:
71
User Score:
7.9
The Sims Bustin' Out

The Sims Bustin' Out

Platform: Xbox
December 16, 2003
The Sims are making a big return to the console and this time they are bustin' out of the house and exploring all-new locations around town. In The Sims Bustin' Out, players can choose from a variety of new career paths. Along the way, players can unlock and collect over a hundred of new objects and social moves exclusive to the console. Play, work, and socialize with a cast of over 25 new outrageous characters and climb through a dozen new careers. The Sims Bustin' Out also features new integrated two-player gameplay and memory card support, for those players who like to take their Sims over to a friend's house and show them off.
Metascore:
81
User Score:
8.1
Corvette

Corvette

Platform: Xbox
December 10, 2003
Corvette lets you race a variety of Corvettes on the open road or in super speedways. The game includes more than 120 production Corvette models from 1953 to 2003, plus show and race cars. Choose a car, official car color, and a driver, and then race on tracks or an obstacle-filled Route 66. Upgrade your car's engine and suspension for more realistic physics. In Heritage mode, you can take a trip through Corvette history and test-drive any stock production Corvette.
Metascore:
53
User Score:
8.1
R: Racing Evolution

R: Racing Evolution

Platform: Xbox
December 9, 2003
Not your ordinary racer, R: Racing Evolution features a story mode, in-game radio communications, and authentic licensed cars. R: Racing Evolution chronicles the intense competition and deep rivalries found only within the professional racing circuit. Upgrade and modify your vehicle to compete in five game modes, including Racing Life, Event Challenge, Time Attack, Arcade, and Versus. New features such as the Interactive Driver AI System and in-game radio communications bring players close to the racing action.
Metascore:
67
User Score:
tbd
Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon

Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon

Platform: Xbox
December 9, 2003
Relive the epic story from the film in the game of Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon. By stepping into the roles of each of the main characters--Li Mu Bai, Yu Shu Lien, Jen, and "Dark Cloud" Lo--you can unleash a variety of fighting techniques, weapons, stunts, and moves against brutally gifted enemies. Characters improve in skill throughout the game, learn new moves, and earn bonuses and rewards as they master the art of Wudan-style fighting.
Metascore:
52
User Score:
4.8
Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone

Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone

Platform: Xbox
December 9, 2003
Leave the nonmagical world behind and enroll in Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry in Harry Potter and The Sorcerer's Stone. As Harry Potter, you will hone your magical skills and advance through three terms of study during Harry's first year at Hogwarts. Each term will challenge you to meet a number of objectives, such as collecting and mixing potions with Professor Snape or piloting a flying broom through the Forbidden Forest in search of Neville Longbottom's Remembrall. In order to pass the first year of study, players must complete over 29 different objectives, while avoiding enemies and obstacles.
Metascore:
59
User Score:
6.5
World Championship Pool 2004

World Championship Pool 2004

Platform: Xbox
December 9, 2003
Both die-hard pool fans and the casual pool players can practice with World Championship Pool 2004, a pool simulator that features single-player, multiplayer, and online play. In both real and fictitious venues, you'll play to unlock fun tables, unique ball sets, and world-class pool cues. Become a professional in six gameplay modes; including 8-Ball, 9-Ball, Career, Snooker, Trick Shots; and bonus games like Countdown, Target Table, and Minefield. Realistic ball physics and a dynamic camera system give World Championship Pool 2004 TV-style coverage complete with famous commentators.
Metascore:
67
User Score:
tbd
Curse: The Eye of Isis

Curse: The Eye of Isis

Platform: Xbox
December 8, 2003
Step into the shoes of Dr. Darien Dane or his assistant Victoria Sutton as you investigate the mysterious disappearance of an ancient sacred Egyptian statue from the British Museum. Protected by an evil curse, the statue can cause madness or violent death, raise the dead, and animate diabolical objects. Now it's up to you to find and return the cursed statue to the pyramid where it was left long ago. But beware of your surroundings, for nearly anything can come alive and try to kill you, even the most insignificant of objects.
Metascore:
59
User Score:
6.8
Broken Sword: The Sleeping Dragon

Broken Sword: The Sleeping Dragon

Platform: Xbox
December 8, 2003
The murder of an underground hacker in Paris is just the beginning of this extraordinary adventure for George Stobbart and Nico Collard in Broken Sword: The Sleeping Dragon. Powerful seismic events shake the world, and an ancient conspiracy, the Secrets of the Templars, and a fiendish source of pure evil are responsible. As George, and later Nico, you will solve puzzles and find clues to move closer to the truth behind the murder. From the jungles of the Congo to the deceptive calm of the English countryside and gothic castles, time is running out for Earth, and only you can save it.
Metascore:
77
User Score:
8.3
I-Ninja

I-Ninja

Platform: Xbox
December 4, 2003
He might be small, but he's one angry Ninja. I-Ninja stars a 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, the young ninja must now put his skills to use. With access to multiple weapons, including shurikens, swords, blowguns, and rocket launchers, guide I-Ninja through imaginative missions, mini-quests, and a face off with a menacing 150-foot robot. There is no challenge too big or risk to great for I-Ninja.
Metascore:
75
User Score:
7.9
Spy Hunter 2

Spy Hunter 2

Platform: Xbox
December 3, 2003
Take the helm of the world's most powerful counterintelligence combat vehicle, the completely redesigned G-8155 Interceptor. The Interceptor can take many forms, including a sleek snowmobile and a four-wheel-drive off-road vehicle, allowing you to cross multiple types of environments. You can even arm your supercar with machine guns, mines, smokes screens, guided missiles, and more. With this vehicle, you must uncover Nostra's sinister plans for world domination and discover the secrets of a mysterious female agent.
Metascore:
57
User Score:
tbd
Mission: Impossible: Operation Surma

Mission: Impossible: Operation Surma

Platform: Xbox
December 2, 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.
Metascore:
66
User Score:
5.7
Deus Ex: Invisible War

Deus Ex: Invisible War

Platform: Xbox
December 2, 2003
Approximately 20 years after the events depicted in Deus Ex, the world is only beginning to recover from a catastrophic depression. During this chaotic period of recovery, several religious and political factions see an opportunity to reshape a worldwide government to their agendas. In this techno nightmare, take part in the dark struggle to raise the world from its own ashes. With biotech modifications, you gain the ability to see through walls, leap 40 feet into the air, or regenerate critical injuries. Whether you prefer the path of violence or nonviolence, Deus Ex: Invisible War offers multiple solutions to problems and allows for radically different styles of play.
Metascore:
84
User Score:
7.9
Armed and Dangerous

Armed and Dangerous

Platform: Xbox
December 2, 2003
What do you call a band of gun-toting rebels, including a robot, a madman, a mole, and a criminal mastermind? The answer is Armed & Dangerous, a game that gives you a ragtag crew with an impossible mission: Pull off the biggest heist of all time in the middle of a war. All you have to do is battle your way through dastardly enemies, giant war machines, and an army of psychopathic robots. But don't worry; your team has plenty of ammo and absolutely no common sense.
Metascore:
79
User Score:
7.0
Beyond Good & Evil

Beyond Good & Evil

Platform: Xbox
December 2, 2003
For centuries, the planet Hillys has been bombarded by a relentless alien race. In Beyond Good and Evil, a rebellious action reporter named Jade sets out to capture the truth behind the invasion. Armed with her camera, dai-jo staff, and fierce determination, you must guide Jade as she discovers shocking evidence leading to a horrific government conspiracy and is forced to battle an evil she cannot possibly fathom. With the ability to perform stealth techniques, dai-jo staff moves, and tag-team fighting combos, you can stop at nothing to expose the truth.
Metascore:
87
User Score:
8.3
IHRA Drag Racing 2004

IHRA Drag Racing 2004

Platform: Xbox
December 1, 2003
IHRA Drag Racing 2004 includes some of the best-known drag racing stars and today's hottest cars. Choose from more than 35 vehicles, including classics and late models, and then customize the parts, from tires to transmissions to electronics. You can choose any of top cars and drivers from Top Fuel, Pro Mod, Pro Stock, and Funny Car. Whether you tear up the 1/4- and 1/8-mile road in a single event, a whole season, or head-to-head against a friend, IHRA Drag Racing 2004 gives fans something to cheer about.
Metascore:
40
User Score:
7.4
AMF Bowling 2004

AMF Bowling 2004

Platform: Xbox
December 1, 2003
Bowling fans can appreciate AMF Bowling 2004's realistic sound effects, array of gameplay options, and accurate ball, pin, and lane physics. This bowling simulation also lets you create your own bowler and customize your ball's weight, color, and texture. In multiple gameplay modes, such as practice and tournament play, you can find that perfect combination of position, speed, and ball velocity. Showcase your skills against professional bowlers or against a friend.
Metascore:
48
User Score:
4.4
Tom & Jerry in War of the Whiskers

Tom & Jerry in War of the Whiskers

Platform: Xbox
November 25, 2003
Throw a cat, mouse, and more than 75 weapons in the same room and you're sure to have a war. Tom & Jerry: War of the Whiskers lets you choose from nine different characters, including Jerry the mouse and his feline nemesis Tom. You then duke it out in 11 destructible environments--battlefields which range from a twisted laboratory to an unstable construction site. Each character has their own strengths, weaknesses, and moves, but skillful use of weaponry can quickly turn a match in one's favor.
Metascore:
tbd
User Score:
8.7
Max Payne 2: The Fall of Max Payne

Max Payne 2: The Fall of Max Payne

Platform: Xbox
November 25, 2003
A follow-up to 2001's Max Payne, Max Payne 2: The Fall of Max Payne features an all-new intriguing story and more slick combat. You play the role of Payne, a cop caught in a violent, film noir love story with a femme fatale murder suspect. Experience Payne's signature slow-motion gunplay with all new guns and new moves. The game features fully interactive environments, characters with ragdoll physics, and believable enemies. Max Payne 2 sets out to raise the bar for action game intensity once again.
Metascore:
84
User Score:
8.4
Midway Arcade Treasures

Midway Arcade Treasures

Platform: Xbox
November 24, 2003
Midway Arcade Treasures is jam-packed with over 20 classic arcade games. Take a trip down memory lane as you relive the fast-paced action of SpyHunter, the cooperative multiplayer of Gauntlet, the space age adventure of Defender, the charm of Paperboy, the destructive monsters of Rampage, and the dueling combat of Joust. While you rest your fingers, check out the DVD content with game histories, creator interviews, and top secrets from videogaming's early days.
Metascore:
74
User Score:
7.5
Spawn: Armageddon

Spawn: Armageddon

Platform: Xbox
November 21, 2003
Spawn: Armageddon, based on Todd McFarlane's creation, is a 3-D action adventure that gives players access to all of Spawn's distinctive abilities, superhuman strength, arsenal of weaponry, Hell Powers, and, of course, his living symbiotic costume. Caught between the battle of Good vs. Evil, he struggles to break free from the controlling influences of Heaven and Hell.
Metascore:
57
User Score:
7.7
Dance Dance Revolution Ultramix

Dance Dance Revolution Ultramix

Platform: Xbox
November 20, 2003
The Dance Dance Revolution franchise debuts on the Xbox in an all-new game with new songs, licensed music, and new game modes. Designed especially for the Xbox, the revolution goes online with Xbox Live support, offering a host of new downloadable features. The game also allows you to customize dance steps in Edit mode and exercise in Work Out mode. With robust options, modes, and great music, Dance Dance Revolution Ultramix is a complete dancing package.
Metascore:
82
User Score:
8.0
Star Wars Jedi Knight: Jedi Academy

Star Wars Jedi Knight: Jedi Academy

Platform: Xbox
November 19, 2003
As a new student of Luke Skywalker's Jedi Academy, follow an ancient tradition and learn the powers--and dangers--of the Force. Star Wars Jedi Knight: Jedi Academy allows you to immerse yourself in the classic Star Wars universe as you take on the role of a student eager to learn the ways of the Force from Master Luke Skywalker. The game features customizable characters, all-new weapons, vehicles, and environments, and multiplayer modes. You'll interact with famous classic Star Wars locations and characters while facing the ultimate choice: Fight for good and freedom on the light side or follow the path of power and evil to the dark side.
Metascore:
76
User Score:
8.2