One of the best looking fighters so far for the PS2, it eclipses "Street Fighter EX3" and "Tekken Tag Tournament" for beauty.

If you love golf, you'll love this game, which is based on the "Hot Shots" engine. The course redraw is fairly quick, the courses are well-developed, and the characters are hyper-realistic.

It doesn't take a skateboarding fan to be a Tony Hawk fan -- this is just a fun game that PC gamers won't want to miss.

It's all the worst traits of arcade racers thrown together, exaggerated to the point of grotesqueness, and then slapped into a game that's at best a visual mixed bag.

Relying too much on its past as other more advanced games pass it by, the series is fast becoming one for diehard fans only.

While it's not going to set anybody's house on fire, it's a title with broad appeal that's as worthy of being a top launch title for the system, as the original Ridge Racer was.

Once again the AI needs tuning and the graphics need optimizing. Otherwise, though, this game is still as fun on the PS2 as it is on the PSX, and with the new range of customization options, you're sure to find a gameplay style you like.

Though it borders on the frustrating side of difficult, it's a visual treat and certainly a worthy purchase for new PS2 owners.

The score gets dragged down just a bit by the short length and some AI problems, but this is still a fun game.

Graphics alone can't make up for blunt, repetitive gameplay and a grating soundtrack.

Dogged by its short length, unlimited continues and past-due graphics, this shooter barely scrapes by the mediocre mark.

Those gamers new to the adventures of Link and Zelda may want to do some background work and play Ocarina of Time before they jump headfirst into Majora's Mask.

This is the best rally racing game on the Dreamcast, with good graphics, great control and physics, and a ton of options to add to the game's longevity.

Summoner could have been a fantastic RPG that tore a new hole in the gaming world. Instead, it turned into a great fantasy game that will probably be an ass-kicking franchise.

The most glaring drawback of gameplay is that there's no effective radar/tracking system to point you towards your remaining enemies, especially when they're out of range.

If the monsters don't get you, the needless micromanagement will.

The mechs are slow and ponderous, the missions linear, and the controls complicated.

This feels like what it is -- a rushed, early RPG that didn't receive the time or care needed to turn it into a fun game.

This game ultimately rises above average with equal parts charm and challenge, qualities that have been missing from the 2D side-scrolling titles of late.

It's too short, it doesn't give you enough freedom, and the replayability is limited.

Silent Scope looks good, sounds good, plays okay, but it's still a lot of fun -- but there's not a whole lot left to enjoy.

If you're a friend-less hermit living in the mountains of Montana you may not get the full experience from this game, but if you've got people to play with, it's easy to overlook Timesplitters' flaws.

Madden certainly has style, substance and reputation behind it, but "NFL2K1" (for Dreamcast) has an undefinable fun factor that makes it more readily playable.

The story is un-engaging, in no small part due to the unsympathetic characters, the nail in the coffin for any second-rate adventure/RPG.

Probably one of the top five PS2 launch titles in both graphics and gameplay, X Squad shouldn't be passed up.

Here we have the opposite of the norm -- a great game based on a bad film.

Overall, this game is just not much different than the original Ready 2 Rumble. It's definitely a fun game, and if you don't own the original, go ahead and put this one on your short list.

If you're a fan of the child-eating boxer, help yourself to a serving of Mike Tyson Boxing. Otherwise, spend your bet money on "Knockout Kings" or "Ready 2 Rumble 2."

It's a great game with a historical significance that can't be ignored, and an action-packed reason to hang on to your PlayStation.

This is a fun little arcade-style racing title designed to give you an outlet for aggression. Go into it with the right expectations, and you'll have a blast.

Owners of the original, however, have little reason to upgrade -- unless the idea of beating a virtual Michael Jackson to a bloody pulp is just too juicy for you to pass up.

Internet game play is also the game's biggest plus -- "Unreal Tournament" on the PS2 is still a one-player game.

Who is the audience for this game on the PS2? The answer is really only those who don't own either a Dreamcast or a decent PC.

The engine sounds of these oddly shaped cars is almost perfect.

Its bare-bones style of play may not impress those accustomed to more outlandish PC titles, but purists of the arcade will find just enough here to add to their Playstation library.

It's a lot of fun, and the mini-games help to break up the action, but the game is still too short, and the number of locales too small.

Although not as complex as "Tekken Tag," or as simple to play as "DOA2," Street Fighter EX3 is still a fighter, and one that can battle with the best of them on the PS2.

On the plus side, you can use the CDs for beverage coasters.

Despite its graphical limitations, statistical miscues and outdated rosters, this is still one of the best basketball games for the Playstation.

Like "Mario Party," " Bust-A-Groove," and even "Tetris" and assorted Tetris-clones, Samba De Amigo forces you to have a good time despite the fact that you don't want to caught dead shaking a pair of plastic maracas in front of your friends.

It's not a huge improvement over the last in the series, but then the series doesn't need much improving to begin with.

Like "Sonic" and "Crash," Spyro grabs on and doesn't let go, and the complexity of the levels, hidden games, and non-stop action make it one of the year's best platform games.

While on the highest difficulty the realism is still a little overwhelming, there are many driving aids to keep you on the track and keep the game fun.

Best of all, the enemy's AI is fairly ruthless and will put up a good fight.

Smoother, faster animation (the game runs at 60 frames per second) and awesome lighting effects dominate the game's look, while transparency filters, water effects, and background movements round out the spectacular visuals.

This is one beautiful title to look at, despite the rather lackluster character designs.

A step above the arcade driving of "Ridge Racer," and a little more serious than the "Need for Speed" series, but it still doesn't beat the granddaddy of great racing games ("Gran Turismo").

A definite improvement over the first 3D title in both control and camera viewpoint.

Think of it as something akin to the original "PowerStone" -- but with a hell of lot more firepower, and an even more sinister setting.

Tedious micromanagement kills the fun before the going gets good.

A definite purchase for snowboarders and extreme sportsters who have finished playing "Tony Hawk Pro Skater 2" and "Dave Mirra BMX Freestyle Racing."

The Roseanne of racing games. Some may say it has substance, but man, is it ugly.

Crude presentation and lackluster humor can't save this game from the trough.

Great graphics, excellent sound, solid control, and lots of replayability. Eons of fun!

Basically, though, this is the same game as the original -- the differences being more units, a better play balance, new campaigns, a new leader-based combat system, and obviously updated graphics.

May keep your little five-year old brother entertained.

This is the best simulation of NASCAR racing yet.

There's nothing in AMSH2 that warrants a commendation. Give this company an honorable discharge already.

It's flashy looks and mind-blowing storyline, combined with Ice T and some simple controls make "Sanity" a lot of fun as well.

The frame rate is pretty bad and arenas are generic, but player models look detailed, at least.

What really makes the game, though, like the first, is the overall racing atmosphere.

But to beat the horse to death even more, there are precious few events (no swimming events, which is disappointing), and some of the events seem like odd inclusions (trap shooting?).

PC gamers who have had no prior exposure to this game will definitely want to take a look, as this is still the same great game it always was.

Grind until your wheels fall off, because that's what we do almost every single day.

A trunk-full of options will have stock car jockeys busy for weeks.

If you're either bored with or overwhelmed by standard realistic PC flight sims, give this one a try.

A great action game, a competitive extreme sports title, and the best bike racing game ever made for the PlayStation.

With the addition of min-games like First and Goal, Blitz is destined to become a party favorite, but don't expect a lot more than last years game.

After months of 2K1, GameDay, and Madden, Blitz is a welcome and very fun addition to the football lineup.

Painful to play, painful to watch, foolish to purchase.

It's a little better than last year's game, and the play editor helps, but you've seen this, and done this, before.

Casual gamers should pass Danger Girl like a bad bowl of chili.

Fans of "StarCraft" "WarCraft," and even "Myth" will love this new addition to the real-time strategy genre, and Trek fans finally have worlds of their own to build, populate -- or destroy.

Its solid visuals, imaginative tracks, tight control, and over-the-top physics model make it a winner in the arcade racing genre.

Not enough for you? If this isn't the ultimate football game, you need to suit up and play for real.

Multiplayer is just as frenetic as always, including 8 modes from the classic Monkey Tag to Capture the Flag.

Its solid visuals, imaginative tracks, tight control, and over-the-top physics model make it a winner in the arcade racing genre.

It's the gameplay, though, where NHL Faceoff comes through, even outdoing EA's series in some respects.

A ton of alternative playing options (two-player versus, puzzles, timed play, and more), and hidden characters to unlock, so the game never gets boring.

Unfortunately, this title just doesn't measure up on the Dreamcast, with a rushed feel when compared to both the PC and PSX versions.

It's a great representation of how to handle a superhero in video game form, and surpasses other lame efforts like "Superman N64" and "Batman Forever" (remember that crap?).

Looking for zombie-blasting kicks? Leave this one buried.

Not bad, but certainly not the best vehicle driving game out there.

It soon becomes a tedious exercise in reversals and grappling, but until you master your technique to that point, it's a great game.

It's not a perfect simulation of driving in the same way Sega's own "Ferrari F355 Challenge" is, but it's close -- and with a lot more cars and races to choose from.

Simply the best Star Trek ship game on any console system right now, it's a good thing that Activision took the time and care to give the Trek fans an experience worth waiting for.

This is a game you'll probably keep coming back to periodically even as the years progress -- its simplicity and charm will likely ensure it a lasting place in your game library.

It's hardly on par with a game like "Falcon 4.0," but you'll find it a rewarding, if shallow, experience.

ITF is still a better game.

The QB Club controls...still suffer from occasional glitches, and graphics that, though detailed, are so small you have to squint to make sure you're running the right play.

You either love it because you loved the first one, or would rather play something more traditional in the fighting genre.

Madden takes the trophy again this year, with "GameDay" closing the gap by a little.

In order to even get out of the gate, you really have to like snowmobile racing.

The game is over way too quickly, even if you do have the patience to sit through the endless conversations.

Uneven pacing, clunky interface and mismatched visuals undermine the game's potential.

If survival horror games went out clubbing together, Countdown Vampires would be the one getting asked, "So, who's your friend?"

It's a lot of fun if you weren't expecting much.

Simply, one of the best RPG's ever made, and one of the finest games for the PlayStation console.