It blends military vehicular action with RPG elements and manages to pull it off fairly well.

This game is basically made for the DBZ fans out there than don't mind putting up with some sub-par gameplay as long as they get to play as their favorite DBZ characters.

What made Treyarch’s "Spider-Man" engine so special was its versatility. In MR, most of the versatility was taken away by simply focusing on the fighting aspect, giving the game a repetitive feel to it throughout its 40 levels.

It’s mared in lackluster gameplay and shoddy technical aspects.

The biggest problem here is how tedious some of the objectives can be, but the story is interesting enough to keep you playing, and it's a decently long experience as well.

Simply way too choppy to enjoy all that much.

Gets the most important part right, the robot’s controls and gameplay elements, but drops the ball on all of the little things (like presentation, story, and voice acting).

Unfortunately, frustrating AI, boring course variety, and uninspired tricks give this game a slightly above average, generic feel.

Ambitious in construction and theory, but lacking in overall gameplay and entertainment value, Reign of Fire limps half-heartedly to the finish line.

Unbalanced characters, cheap AI, and ugly graphics mar this game to the point that its' not even worth trying out.

It’s depth will hook hardcore racing fans, but its difficult AI will have mostly everyone else frustrated.

Sim junkies will be totally captivated by its career mode, and if you can get past this games technical woes, you'll have a great time playing.

Short length and repetitive gameplay take a little away from it, but action fans should be pleased.

A solid FPS, although it lacks a bit in the level design department. This leads to a potentially boring online experience.

Quite disappointing. It's choppy framerate, second rate graphics, and bland textures affect both gameplay and fun factor. These characters have character, and it simply doesn't show up on the PS2 version.

The game's visual bugs, familiar gameplay, and suspect framerate make this game seem more like a devolution.

The interface is clumsy, and the long load times can offset the fun factor. Even so, hardcore strategy fans should have fun with this.

A bit too much like its NFL brother, this game does little to simulate the college experience.

If you are looking for an arcade basketball experience like no other, go for (the now greatest hit) NBA Street.

If this were an actual NFL season, Madden 2003’s record would be 14-2, NFL 2K3 would be 13-3, and GameDay 2003 would squeak by into the virtual football playoffs as a wildcard with an 9-7 record.

Disappointing, especially coming from SEGA.

The most entertaining feature in Barbarian is, without a doubt, the interactive environments.

A serviceable platform title that will fill the "I want, I want" need of younger gamers who fell in love with the movie.

It’s got some decent control (albeit with a few quirky cameras), and a whole lot of potential, but I saw none of the flash that it should’ve had.

It tells a fun epic tale, with great music, and the gameplay is solid enough to keep you interested. Unfortunately, the shaky camera, cheap enemy AI, and a limited move list keep this game from being stellar.

The game was presented as an action/adventure flight game when it really fits in as more of a limited no frills flight sim.

Heavy Iron gets much respect from me for making this such an authentic Scooby-Doo videogame.

There isn’t much fun to be found in the game despite its solid gameplay mechanics.

Tedious gameplay, horrid loading times, and a first few hours of gameplay hell make the game rather uninspiring. But getting past the first few hours will reward the gamer will a slightly better gaming experience.

This is still the same game with only minor tweaking that doesn't make for any new experience.

Because the combo system doesn't play a major role in the game due to the AI being brain dead, the game dies out rather quickly and many will get instantly bored with the title.

The camera problems and the game's unnecessarily uneven difficulty seal Pac-Man World 2's fate, in spite of the game's depth.

A disappointment. It lacks the charm that "Final Fight," and "Streets of Rage" had before it and it doesn't make up for it with the lack of depth and the lack of a 2 player mode! Shame on you Vis!

The simulated gameplay is well created, the depth is more than appropriate, and the graphics are quite good, but the repetitive soundtrack and somewhat frustrating races and opponents take away from the fun factor.

With only a superb soundtrack as its savior, Mad Trix ends up being a sad mix of bad control, horrible sound effects and awkward camera angles.

The beauty of Jade Cocoon 2 is impressive but much like a supermodel, when you site down to actually get to know it, there's not much substance underneath all the pretty packaging.

Somehow Remedy Entertainment made the PS2 look like an old man when compared to the new console and the tried and true personal computer.

This game just does not cut it for the PS2, hopefully this year's edition will be a building block for the developers to come up with a solid football game.

Loads of potential. As for this year's game, it “bumbles and stumbles” out of the gate to a third-place finish behind Madden 2002 and NFL2K2.

A fun enough concept but lacks a certain next-gen sparkle.

The game is just a little more tedious to play than it is enjoyable.

There are so many profane adjectives that could be used to describe this horrid title but I’ll try to keep it to a minimum.

It's not like playing 18-Wheeler isn't fun; it is. The problem is that it's over far too quickly and doesn't compare well to "Crazy Taxi" in terms of variety and replayability.

Sub par game physics and the no-skill-needed-to-play is a huge turn off. And graphically only an average title that would have looked great on the PSOne.

Although the play mechanics are very solid and intuitive, the controls get in the way to the point that it affects the gameplay. With another control scheme, this game would've been recommended a bit higher.

While visually diverting, Okage is only slightly above average overall.

A good story and simple control can't make up for a serious lack of depth, mediocre graphics, and a camera that gets more annoying as time goes on.

One of the best new PS2 titles out there, and despite some creative drawbacks, the sound effects and graphics are nicely done and draws you in to the experience.

Despite a unique story concept, it sounds better on paper than in practice. While far from embarrassing, EF is embarrassingly average.

A decent production that could've used a little more technical work. The makings are there for an excellent, intense soccer game, but they didn't quite follow through with everything.

Gripping sound effects and a mind-blowing arsenal will keep you coming back for more...but only for a short while. You'll tire relatively quickly, and realize that "Twisted Metal: Black" is a clear winner.

The game is pretty simple in terms of menus and navigation, yet incredibly in-depth in terms of styles of music you can mix and match.

There are too many creative and technical glitches, but it can still be enjoyable and fun.

This is the epitome of the "rental title," you'll be returning it at the perfect time. You'll not only have finished most of the modes, but you'll be pretty sick of it by then too.

If you're a fan of the series or just looking for a great multiplayer seek and destroy mission, Gauntlet will provide thrills in spades.

Once you begin to see some of the same puzzles present itself, and the soundtrack begins to chafe, you will probably begin to lose interest, but that doesn't mean you should avoid this title. As a matter of fact, the game can get quite addictive.

A quality production that doesn't deserve to be lost in the shuffle, but it lacks the length, revolutionary aspects, and overall appeal and shine to make it a true contender.

While some hardcore gameplay fans may appreciate the purity of this experience, the plot and lack of characters is so glaring, I find it hard to believe even so-called "hardcore gamers" won't find it annoying.

Although it seems odd, I believe that this is the best of all the Konami/ESPN sports games to date.

The thrill of dodging missiles and gunfire coming at you from every direction, then retaliating with a few missiles of your own and watching their plastic bodies blow rarely gets old.

It doesn't offer anything that excites me over the other versions except for a few new arenas and weapons, but do those small extras warrant a purchase? Of course not.

Not great, but certainly playable.

The epitome of average.

While not quite "EA-like," Triple Play is a good, upbeat baseball game with realistic, engaging gameplay.

Awful sound, and graphics (although mostly sharp) that were contrived and dull, 4x4 Evo isn't nearly as technically sound as it should've been.

Having fun is great, but the rest of the package isn't as alluring as a sparkling new PS2 title should be.

The second-best simulation basketball game for the PS2, but it's a far cry from "NBA Live 2001."

Most definitely in the same vein as other EA Sports titles like "FIFA 2001" and "NHL 2001," but nowhere near the almost perfect stature of "Madden 2001."

Had the control scheme been less complex and easier to learn, that would have gone a long way toward fixing the problems.

While the game isn't incredibly deep, it does have a deep learning curve for driving. Otherwise, there are about 50+ cars to be had, most of them unlockable.

Heavy on the pretty and light on the substance makes for a game that could have waited for round two.

F1 sports some of the worst AI imaginable. The AI in a racing game usually drives very well on the track, at a good speed, making slow turns, and staying on a set line on the road. None of that happens in F1.

It has most of the necessary ingredients to turn four friends with beer (or soda, for the tykes out there) into a night of simple, over-the-top, tank-based explosions and partying. Don't expect a one-player game though.

Final Four does contain a few innovations, but it comes up short in every way possible.

A fun-but-imperfect bout of pigskin tossing to be had here. It has lotsa teams and a good college feel too.

With solid graphics, solid sound, plus an astute use of the Rayman 2 engine, UbiSoft can chalk up a definite rental that should really be bought by any platform fan.

The game has it's moments, but for every one thing that it does right, it manages to do three other things wrong.

It's a simple, colorful, cute, but undeniably addictive puzzler that's wonderful for the times when a heavy game with a steep learning curve will put off the casuals in the room.

There's a dozen titles that look better, but they don't play nearly as well.

Why should I buy this game for $50 when I can go down the street to a bar and spend the same amount of time for about $49.25 less?

Hardcore fans will love the action and the realism, but casual gamers just looking for action-packed racing fun may want to look elsewhere.

It's the best pool title you can get on any system right now... In the end, the question you have to ask yourself is, will I really spend enough time with this game to warrant a $50 purchase?

A competent four-player track and field game. What more do you want? Great gameplay? Stunning originality? Customizable button setups? A PS2 with four default controller ports? You won't get those.

If only it were longer and more diverse it could've filled out it's great control and feel.

If somehow, you are able to master the terrible control, perhaps having fun with ESPN is a possibility, though I doubt it.

Manages to be an entertaining RPG that navigates its flaws fairly well. There's nothing classic here.

Suffers tremendously because of the control issues. Without the sniper rifle peripheral that made the arcade game a joy, Silent Scope is only a game that entertains in a brief, arcade-y way.

There is more bad than good here. Just when the game starts to become tolerable, something poor comes along to rain on the parade.