Stuntman

 PlayStation 2
  • Publisher: Atari
  • Release Date: Jun 25, 2002
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  • Summary: Rise from rookie driver to hero of the silver screen. Have you got what it takes? In the world of stunt driving, fear is failure. One slip and your Hollywood dreams are over. The higher you climb, the higher the stakes. Grip the wheel, hit the gas, chase the glory. [Infogrames]
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Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 19 out of 37
  2. Mixed: 14 out of 37
  3. Negative: 4 out of 37
  1. Game Informer
    93
    The near Zen-like state that is required to pull off the scenes - and the adrenaline rush that goes along with it - is what makes Stuntman the great game it is. [July 2002, p.78]
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  2. TotalGames.net
    85
    Think about it: How many other games out there can keep our collective attention for so long without even giving us anything as tangible as the thrill of completing a single level?
  3. Games Radar
    82
    So annoying, yet so damn addictive. [Gamesmaster]
  4. Gaming Age
    75
    The only drawbacks from this otherwise stellar title are the twitchy handling and the potential redundancy.
  5. Game Revolution
    67
    Stuntman is purely about skilled, balletic driving. The redundancy of trying the same stunt over and over again is an exercise in tedium, yet the visual pay off is huge.
  6. GamePro
    60
    While you’ve gotta love Stuntman’s originality and electrifying stunts, its high level of frustration and repetition will drive many gamers away. Far, far away.
  7. TotalPlayStation
    35
    I don’t imagine myself as a gaming whiz by any stretch, but I’m good enough to stay in the running most of the time, and when I started to crack the 20 retries, then 30… then 40… then 50… I stopped having fun and started hating the experience I was being subjected to.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 6 out of 17
  2. Mixed: 6 out of 17
  3. Negative: 5 out of 17
  1. adam0509
    Jul 27, 2020
    10
    Play it on PAL 50hz version if it's too hard for you. Great game, meticulous work from reflection.
  2. MattC.
    Jul 1, 2002
    10
    The game is realistic and accurate. I don't think they could have done a better job. I'm really suprised the reviews have not been The game is realistic and accurate. I don't think they could have done a better job. I'm really suprised the reviews have not been a lot higher. The game takes some skill and practice but it is absolutely NOT frustrating. Frustrating is when a game doesn't do what it is supposed to do. If you like cheap arcade games with forgiving AI then you will be frustrated but real gamers will be in heaven. Loading times are not nearly as bad as some say. The game is a total BLAST! and my fave PS2 game to date.… Expand
  4. LanaH.
    Jul 2, 2002
    9
    This is a very action packed, addicting and just plain fascinating game. You are an actual Stuntman and you make the movie happen. The movies This is a very action packed, addicting and just plain fascinating game. You are an actual Stuntman and you make the movie happen. The movies are SO extremely sweet and I just can't get enough of those graphics. This game isn't for beginners, although it's not for advanced players either. The game can be difficult for people to beat but once you get the hang if it, you get the idea that is game pure genius. The sound is great and controling the car is simple. It even has a Construction Site in which you create your own stunt using multiple ramps, smashables, and other mind blowing toys. You would need to unlock most of them in the Stuntman career. This game has great replays and their's lots I haven't mentioned. All in all, this is a MUST-BUY for any PS2 fan and I recommend buying it or at least renting it.… Expand
  5. VLG
    Aug 22, 2023
    6
    I kind of liked it at first, but it gradually became harder and harder, and abandoned it out of frustration.
  6. ZiggyStardust
    Nov 11, 2002
    5
    It's very disappointing overall. The stunts are sometimes very frustrating to pull because they involve many elements and are done It's very disappointing overall. The stunts are sometimes very frustrating to pull because they involve many elements and are done largely by trial and error.… Expand
  7. Checkermelon
    Jul 27, 2021
    4
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I really like playing Stuntman, i nearly even 100%ed it (i couldn't because of a level).
    Its just very hard thogh, for the last level i even needed 3 hours. And i played the entire game three Times through. But its still a good Game    … Expand
  8. MikEPaYnE
    Jul 8, 2002
    0
    I got so mad at this piece of trash game that right when i screwed up the last stunt about my 500th time i picked up my PS2 and smashed it on I got so mad at this piece of trash game that right when i screwed up the last stunt about my 500th time i picked up my PS2 and smashed it on my floor and beat it into pieces with my bat that i keep by my bed. even though i did lose 200 bucks (even though i paid 300 for it) it was all worth it. BECAUSE STUNTMAN FELT MikEPaYnE. AND THATS THE BOTTOM LINE..... 'CAUSE MikEPaYnE TOLD IT TO YOU.… Expand

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Awards & Rankings

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#51 Most Discussed PS2 Game of 2002
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#58 Most Shared PS2 Game of 2002