Stuntman

 PlayStation 2
  • Publisher: Atari
  • Release Date: Jun 25, 2002
User Score
5.6

Mixed or average reviews- based on 44 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 12 out of 44
  2. Mixed: 18 out of 44
  3. Negative: 14 out of 44
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  1. 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 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.
  2. TheSensitiveNakedGamer
    Aug 1, 2002
    5
    Playing this game in full nuditiy, I severly hurt myself when I leaped up to smash my controller against the wall. It was so frustrating, I cried myself to sleep while holding the box next to my feverish forehead.
  3. JonathanD.
    Sep 12, 2002
    7
    Pros: SWEET graphics, excellent stunt editor, physics as good as GT3's, good voice acting, DVD extras, addicting gameplay. Cons: VERY, VERY, VERY, VERY, VERY (etc.) hard, sometimes frustrating stunt layouts (i.e.- the train: that van on the bridge made me mess up about 25 times), annoying load times. The Verdict: Rent it. Stuntman is hard, but very addicting, and makes you feel great Pros: SWEET graphics, excellent stunt editor, physics as good as GT3's, good voice acting, DVD extras, addicting gameplay. Cons: VERY, VERY, VERY, VERY, VERY (etc.) hard, sometimes frustrating stunt layouts (i.e.- the train: that van on the bridge made me mess up about 25 times), annoying load times. The Verdict: Rent it. Stuntman is hard, but very addicting, and makes you feel great when you finally complete a stunt.… Expand
  4. GamingHorrors
    Nov 8, 2002
    3
    Very weak and shallow game, poor low res, low framerate graphics. Seriously frustrating. Stick with GTA.
  5. GunnarH.
    Jun 28, 2002
    2
    This game doesn't come close to living up to the hype created. One the most frustrating games I have ever played. The game has a great concept but has failed in its execution. The linear gameplay doesn't leave any room for creativity. Gamers should get sick of this title pretty quickly. A huge disappointment.
  6. 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 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 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
  7. 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 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 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
  8. EdwardC.
    Jun 21, 2003
    7
    Stuntman is a good game but there are serious issues. the difficulty is way to high,most of the time you'll do a stunt a good 60 times brfore you finally get it right. this will lead to you just about punching yout TV and shooting tne disk itself. this game scored high because should you stick it out and beat this game it is very rewarding. Graphics aren't amazing but their not Stuntman is a good game but there are serious issues. the difficulty is way to high,most of the time you'll do a stunt a good 60 times brfore you finally get it right. this will lead to you just about punching yout TV and shooting tne disk itself. this game scored high because should you stick it out and beat this game it is very rewarding. Graphics aren't amazing but their not bad and the music during the stunts can ware on you for example about the 15th time of you trying to do a corkscrew jump on the second movie the hillbilly music has you crying. all in all i wouldn't recommend this to you if you are short tempered or get frustrated very easily renting it would probably be good for you however if you like a challenge go for it you will definitely get your money's worth.… Expand
  9. 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 largely by trial and error.
  10. SBSpence
    Jul 16, 2002
    6
    Very engaging game....initially. You soon find it insanely difficult, and tedious with it's painfully long load times. This game is a BIG letdown for me...I was hoping this game would be a step up from the Driver Duo on PSX, but it's simply wasn't in my book. Part of the charm of the similar Genre..ie Driver (I and II), and GTA3, was the free roaming aspects of the games. Very engaging game....initially. You soon find it insanely difficult, and tedious with it's painfully long load times. This game is a BIG letdown for me...I was hoping this game would be a step up from the Driver Duo on PSX, but it's simply wasn't in my book. Part of the charm of the similar Genre..ie Driver (I and II), and GTA3, was the free roaming aspects of the games. There is no such option in this game...sorry but I'm disappointed in this spur of the moment (on my part) purchase. Fool me once... … Expand
  11. HiRoller
    Aug 21, 2002
    9
    This is one great game, great graphics sound and gameplay. Yes I admit that it is hard but that what makes it good the fact that you cannot complete it in a short amount of time. It is frustrating enough to keep you coming back for more even if the PS2 controller is smashed to gazillion little pieces from previous attempts. Anyone who loved the first 2 Drivers on PSone will drool over the This is one great game, great graphics sound and gameplay. Yes I admit that it is hard but that what makes it good the fact that you cannot complete it in a short amount of time. It is frustrating enough to keep you coming back for more even if the PS2 controller is smashed to gazillion little pieces from previous attempts. Anyone who loved the first 2 Drivers on PSone will drool over the first release from Reflections for the PS2 and for anyone that doesn't like this game because it is too hard..... may I suggest Alfred Chicken??… Expand
  12. cancali
    Jul 11, 2017
    10
    A masterpiece. Great graphics, perfect driving for each car type, good sound, addicting game-play. Additionally, you will learn a lot of stuntman job, reflections did their homework here, seriously.
    Of course it is a tough game, recommended for: stuntman performers (?), driving games fans, adults with a PS2 console, gamers in general, or anyone but not-retarded people.
  13. adam0509
    Jul 27, 2020
    10
    Play it on PAL 50hz version if it's too hard for you. Great game, meticulous work from reflection.
  14. Kyle_6195
    Oct 3, 2021
    8
    Great game difficult but rewarding. Graphics hold up and the game has style. Each film gets a trailer that's pretty entertaining. Each film a RIP off of popular franchises. You use other vehicles like skidoos or even tuktuks. Very original game. The only issue is the load times are pretty bad. Checkout its sequel stuntman ignition. Both games need the remasterd and sequel treatment.Great game difficult but rewarding. Graphics hold up and the game has style. Each film gets a trailer that's pretty entertaining. Each film a RIP off of popular franchises. You use other vehicles like skidoos or even tuktuks. Very original game. The only issue is the load times are pretty bad. Checkout its sequel stuntman ignition. Both games need the remasterd and sequel treatment. Let's hope THQ Nordiq does the right thing.… Expand
  15. 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
  16. The_D4RknesS
    Jun 5, 2022
    0
    It had the power to be a good game in 2002 the gameplay and physics were very good but the AI ​​was crap and the difficulty was high
  17. 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.

Awards & Rankings

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

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Metascore
71

Mixed or average reviews - based on 37 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 19 out of 37
  2. Mixed: 14 out of 37
  3. Negative: 4 out of 37
  1. eToychest
    40
    Short game length, long load times, and high levels of frustration may regulate this game to a weekend rental.
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  2. 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]
  3. 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.
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