NASCAR fans will find this title exhilarating and well simulated, and will really sink their teeth into the advanced controls and tune-up options.

NBA Street delivers in all the ways "NBA Hoopz" didn't.

It's basically the vehicular combat equivalent of a fighting game like "Tekken" or "Virtua Fighter"—each character has his reason for entering the tournament and you can play your way through a set of scenarios to complete their quest.

Not many people will be entertained enough to see the game through to the end, mainly because the bad control will cause you to snap your controller in two.

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.

The controls are simple, but the weapon system and town building program will take time to master, and this should appeal to RPG fanatics.

If you're sucked in to the experience, you will find that there's plenty to do; cars to customize and challengers to crush. Although some may find it cumbersome and repetitive, the idea is sound, and the game comes out fairly clean in the end.

A big mess from top to bottom. The graphics are fine, but everything else needed a gigantic overhaul worse than a Chevy Corvair.

If this game isn't added to your library in the very near future, than you really need to have your head examined. Get it, and get it SOON. You can't miss this one.

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.

It is a kick, though, and has an easy learning curve for beginners while delivering challange and depth for more experienced gamers.

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.

Maybe my expectations were set so low that there was nowhere to go but up the scale, but I truly found myself enjoying the gameplay. It was a relief to play a Star Wars title that made fun of itself before I could.

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 game of baseball was more accurately depicted in High Heat than most any other baseball game I've seen...High Heat's superb control and outstanding gameplay should be enough for most any fan.

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.

The new multi-player options and superb gameplay could actually keep you playing until MGS 2 in October. I've played precious few PS2 titles that are better, and Winback is certainly one of those games that will seem impossible to put down.

It is the originality of the story and the way the game takes shape that make this a recommended gaming experience.

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.

Lifeless and mundane "hits," atrocious control, impossible scoring, non-existent defense and offense set-ups, and jerky, flawed replays that happened WAY too fast, and you've got a game that is seriously lacking in the gameplay category.

A load of fun.

Not great, but certainly playable.

The epitome of average.

Some of the worst gameplay I've ever had the misfortune of laying eyes on, and the entire look and feel of the game is seriously lacking.

A great design with a hint of innovation and style, and enough strategy to make you grow new brain cells.

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

Underneath the silver lining of good graphics and bunches of options lies seriously flawed gameplay that ultimately ruins the experience.

The game's brevity and lack of real suspense or horror make for a mellower game than anticipated. It's worth playing.

Great graphics, good sound, mediocre gameplay. We were soooo close.

It's certainly the best golf game you can purchase currently, and you know what? It's also one of the best sports games you can buy as well.

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 entire game will most likely leave most gamers (not just basketball fans) feeling disgusted.

Starfighter has won back my trust with pretty visuals, controls as smooth as a baby's freshly powdered ass and an highly enjoyable play structure which welcomes replay.

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."

The gameplay is leaps and bounds ahead of the game's graphical prowess, but then, that's probably not saying too much, now is it?

The graphics are solid, the gameplay is grand, and the possible parties are limitless.

Despite a few blemishes, it's hard to call this game anything but beautiful.

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.

A few steps shy from a classic and offers no compelling improvements over Sega's NBA 2K1 to convert Dreamcast owners away from their online-savvy gameplay and get them on a PS2.

The track editor adds lots of replay value, but when the base game is so uninspiring there's not much of a point.

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

What with the story mode, the regular mode, and the competitive mode, there's enough here to keep a whole group of puzzle gamers occupied for quite some time.

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.

The control scheme is well designed, the interface simple, and the entire package is just a whole lot of fun.

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.

The graphics are great, the sound is great, the animation is great, the gameplay is great, and the whole package is just freakin' great.

Until next year, avoid the weak gameplay, shoddy animation, and disappointing graphics. Stick to meaty, mighty, Madden.

It's about pure gameplay and solid mission design, and it's also a hypnotic experience.

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

The bottom line, Kessen is a masterpiece in more ways than one and can keep even the most hardcore fan occupied for some time.

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.

The graphics are excellent, the replays are amazing, the gameplay is solid, and even though the sound is sub-par, it's definitely worth a rent for racing fans.

The graphics will leave your jaw on the floor. The smooth gameplay will have you thinking you are watching a movie rather than playing a game.

If you're desperate for a surfer on your PS2, you are better off wallowing in that desperation, alone in bed, and shivering violently, as H30 will do more bad for you than good.

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?

It's very addicting so if you don't have much time to spare, this isn't the title for you because playing for only a few minutes is an impossibility.

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.

Every fighting fans dream come true. It sports a plethora of characters, a huge variety of battlefields, and the nicest graphics ever seen.

. It blends fast gameplay, great graphics, and a variety of option to create perhaps the greatest golf outing to date.

A more complete gameplay model with refined controls could have made this racing title of the launch, excluding "SSX" of course.

Very nice and very pretty, it's just too darn bad that there weren't more innovations included in the game.

The game is fun for a limited amount of time, but due to its lack of depth and lackluster at best multi-player mode, you will probably not find yourself playing this game whole a helluva lot once that initial excitement wears off.

As we break down the plusses and minuses, it becomes a balanced equation with the gameplay detractors off-setting the great graphics and outstanding sound.

A fine piece of work. It's no graphical or acoustical showpiece for the system, but it does offer up its share of fun, depth, multi-player coolness, and innovation.

The sense of speed, the detailed graphics, and most of all, the fun makes this a great addition to the PS2 lineup.

Despite its simple core, Dynasty Warriors 2 is appealing to me. The action gets very intense with the sheer number of people on screen.

In spite of some graphic flaws due to a short production timetable, Summoner is one of the most satisfying-to-play RPGs on the PS2 launch list; in fact, only "Orphen" comes close.

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.

It's just the mediocrity of everything - the story, voice acting, character development, plot progression, translation, combat system - that make it an average gaming experience.

It's not the giant that its characters are, but it is a pretty big fish that should be checked out, by rental at least.

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.

While it lacks the intricate single player mode of "Goldeneye," the multi-player content in TimeSplitters is arguably the best in console FPS history.

The end-all be-all of football games. At least for this year it is.

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

Try it out if you must, but don't blame me if you PS2 ends up flying out your bedroom window. Mine almost did.

If you have a sibling or friend nearby with whom you can play, this game will keep you occupied for months.

A solid game. It doesn't make anywhere near the full use of the PS2, nor does it add a lot to the mix in order to compensate for the natural lack of ubiquitous mouse/keyboard support and Internet play.