With a deeper single-player mode and less silly WWF-like antics, "World Destruction League" truly puts the thunder in "Thunder Tanks" with enough firepower to level a small country (four-player brawls are guaranteed to satisfy). Give me less cheese and more caviar next time 3DO.

A pretty cheap bargain-basement product that benefits tremendously from its new price of $10-15 because it's barely an upgrade (let alone a full-fledged sequel) from the first "Contender".

With friends and the AI removed from the equation, it shines bright as an arcadey college hoops game for the fans; as a single-player recreation of the road to Final Four tournament, it lacks refinement and long-term replayability.

An RPG geared for the hardest of the hardcore RPG fanatic.

An enjoyable (but extremely short) reminder that appealing characters in good games aren't made, but come together well when mixed with a team of programmers that care.

A game that plays like the 8bit days and that just won't cut it in this economy. Call this one Top Gear Letdown.

It's a niche title, that if you're into the scooter thing you'll like. If not, it will seem a lot like a lesser version of "Grind Session." Not a prize winner, not a bad apple, just a nice little surprise for all the scooter fans out there.

Everything from shooting a free throw to running the lane works well in the game. There's really not much to complain about this year.

Isn't worthy of "Resident Evil" comparisons.

It's a testament to the addictive gameplay and perfect control of Colin McRae Rally 2.0 that, despite its dated graphics and average-at-best sounds, it still manages to become the best rally racer on PSX.

It allows anyone to be a kid all over again and create some imaginary world where everything is to your liking, the place where you would really like to go and have fun.

With an innovative robot customization feature not seen since Armored Core and a solid fighting engine to boot, this little game that could shows up swinging.

Fans will love its cruelty toward the good guys, but newcomers will want to rent to see if its reliance on "Tomba"-like skill collecting and fishing carry it over its rough spots.

There are far better prospects on the horizon which hopefully means BAM will get a clue and change.

It's pure FIFA, American style the way I've come to know and love it. Go Burn!

Rent it and relive all what's good (length, challenge, graphics) and bad (control, pixelation, difficulty, puzzles) about one of the PSX's best action series ever.

If you liked Spyro, you have to try this, it's simply that fun.

Blade in the end disappoints with frustratingly cheap gameplay that offers little fun.

I had the lowest expectations when I booted-up "Sarge's Heroes 2" on my PSOne, only to be pleasently surprised that it actually looks and plays like someone at 3DO put love and heart into creating it.

No matter what your heart tugs with, visions from the cartoon, Paul Dini's amazing work in comics, the sad fact is this game is crud.

If it keeps the cool Career mode, Custom Boxer Creation, decent polygon models and line-up of solid fighters (tossing out everything else, especially the awful 'toggle active hand' controller configuration), it could have the basis on which to rebuild a better game next year.

WWF Smackdown 2 know's its role and that is the best wrestler on the PSX.

Generic and by-the-numbers, 007 Racing shoehorns one of the world's best-known licenses into a dated car combat engine that wouldn't be taken seriously without it.

Stay away, far, far away from this and let's hope "ESPN NFL Primetime" can give EA some competition.

For the most of us, Sky Odyssey will remain an overly difficult game with little reward for the complicated and time consuming missions.

We already have a great title here that is quite a surprise and should be on any "Crash Bandicoot" fan's list.

It's not for those seeking deep simulation style 'football' but it will do for everyone else.

Nearly as enjoyable as the original. Despite all the frustration, I kept returning for more of the Wheelman's exciting life. Tanner is certainly "da man"!

Two arcade perfect ports of games that will get stale within a short few minutes. Back then, way back then, this may have been revolutionary but on the PS2 it's almost like an insult to the grown intelligence of gamers.

A masterpiece in it's genre. It's a shame its a genre that most casual players won't like.

They have the right idea with the Virtua Tennis approach but failed to come even close with the graphics to match. Shoddy graphics ruin this game ultimately.

Worth renting, but not owning unless you're a diehard fan of the movie.

We wailed on the controller and got a few laughs out of the game but in the end it just doesn't match the excellence of its Dreamcast brother.

With a price of $19.99, Looney Tunes Racing might very well remain the greatest PS One Kart Racer ever.

One sweet and fun "Spyro"-like (game) for PSX owners with a sense of humor.

I can't see long-term value on a game that doesn't offer enough customization options or a Franchise mode to make it a lifetime investment.

Let's just hope that everyone goes back to the drawing board on PlayStation 2, and bring to the fans the ultimate and ORIGINAL "SW" experience they were denied on the 32-bit era.

Do you need a boring and dreadfully-average scavenger hunt for your PSX, guaranteed to be forgotten after the holidays are over?

It was rather boring and lifeless. The graphics were rather flat and one dimensional and just got old really quick.

Technically-crippled, but inspired and amusing, dumb arcadey fun.

A worthy game for first person shooter fans and joins Alien Resurrection in that second tier of FPS's worth considering.

If you're over the nostalgia that the prequel inspired, and don't give a rat's ass about poor Daisy's plight, leave this turd for those who don't know better.

Let's hope Traveller's Tales takes note with Crash 4 and helps all of us forget about Crash Bash.

Paying full price for "Real Pool" would be an insult to every other good PS2/DC/PSX/N64/GBC title that you haven't played yet.

The physics and feel of the cars is great, meanwhile the visuals are strictly last generation... Definitely not what we expected and not worthy of the PS2 name.

It's great in small doses but may wear a bit thin when taking double shots.

Won't be remembered as a breakthrough title but it will be remembered as one of the most original and risk taking games ever produced on the PlayStation.

It'll take more than pretty pictures to get me excited again about playing with virtual plastic toys in make-believe green choppers.

It manages to bring about a TV Style presentation that has been missing from other NASCAR games as well as a variety of fun modes. NASCAR fans should certainly check his sleeper hit out.

Although riddled with enough flaws to keep the casual gamer at bay, "Gundam Battle Assault" isn't so terrible that it alienates even the hardcore supporters willing to overlook its problems.

Its always fun and like the good china best saved for the special occasions when you want to impress.

Challenge mode offers lots of goodies to unlock, but its unique physics may turn off as many gamers as it turns on.

SSX is indeed BIG (thank you very much!), and one of the few games on PlayStation 2 worth its asking price in addictive, fun replayability.

The greatest Boxing game on the PS period!

There is a good core of solid gameplay ideas and control physics at the center of "NBA ShootOut 2001", but you have to live with outdated-beyond-its-time graphics to enjoy them.

For a few brief seconds when you are adequately surfing, this game can be fun, but it is so unforgiving that the moment swiftly ends and you are ready to break the disc.

It's fine for now, but you better love pool or be ready to spend time learning 'english' all over again.

Deceptively simple and incredibly engaging.

Although much better than the Dreamcast version and the visual/aural pinnacle for the series, ESPN International Track & Field still mostly parties like it's 1983 with its mix of ten old and new events.

Takes better advantage of the PS2 than "Tekken Tag Tournament", IMHO, with incredible physics, realistic fighters and fast action not seen in any other modern brawler.

IT'S TOO DAMN EASY AND UNCHALLENGING.

Underneath its dated graphics and insipid BGM/sound effects there is a very fun and challenging racing game in need for something special to justify its existence on PS2.

To say that Tekken Tag Tournament is as original for the PS2 as Tekken was for the PS would be a mistake.

Innovation is a word not in the minds of Namco developers, since they're too busy keeping the races fast, competitive and fun for gamers of all age.

Quite simply the most amazing game I have ever seen, and that does include "Madden 2001"... The real problems appear with the AI which is dumb as can be.

While I prefer the multiplayer, and will continue to play it for quite a while, the single player game became a bit too monotonous for my liking in the end.

The best arcade racer on PS2.

The more aggresive and less deep cousin of "Kessen" (the system's current champ for armchair generals who dig the strategy more than action, the exact opposite of "DW2"), and a fine way to kill an afternoon without having much to show for it.

Not only do you get a nice and colorful manual with your copy of "RayCrisis", but a decent shooter to add to the small quality library of shooters available on that system.

This isn't a game for everyone, namely those with little patience, but for anyone else willing to put the time into playing this game will find an adventure like no other on the PlayStation 2 and currently the best RPG out there.

It needs a few more levels and a few multiplayer options to enter into the top tier of elite PS2 action games, but until then it's an all too brief affair worth playing but not owning (unless you're committed).

A solid, safe and hard-as-hell choice for all your snowboarding needs.

There isn't a tree, mountain, character, location or special effect in this game that has any degree of personality or liveliness within its existence, making the whole engine seem like an assembly-line, cookie-cutter, by-the-numbers effort on the part of From Software.

With the Dual Shock 2 available in every PS2 box, why do we still not have analog control here? Other than that the game plays as it always has, acceptable.

Dungeon-crawling, hack-and-slash, spell-casting, first-person RPG action at its console best, pretentious story and dated graphics not withstanding.

Other than the voices though, the rest of the audio package in "Legends 2" is just vanilla-plain decent.

While we still would prefer to play our heroes Brett Hull and Mike Modano in a hockey game, Speedball 2100 is a great alternative.

I really like SS and will pull it out of the shelf once every few moons, when I'm about three dozen other PS2 games shy of suggesting you spend $50 for it, when the same price tag can get you a discounted "House of the Dead 2" and third-party lightgun for your Dreamcast.

"Goldeneye" fans looking for another adventure probably won't have too good of a time with this one since it needs more than one person to truly shine.

Absolutely the most fun you can have playing by yourself...For multiplayer look at Sega's excellent "NFL 2K1."

It's got minimal replayability, awful voices and a mixed bag of goodies, but it's strangely addictive and not too hard on the nugget when it comes to planning and strategy.

Rent it, beat it, forget it ever existed and start drooling over the upcoming "Winback" remake.

A game that is not quite what the Sony hype built up for but is fun nonetheless.

I remember a time when there were no boxing games whatsoever on PlayStation, and a game like this could have gotten away with its mediocrecy and sell well on Tyson's name alone.

I could go on and on about how "CB 2001" acts and walks radical, but fails to deliver the satisfying appeal of an 'extreme' sports game.

With a story that isn't exactly there and a little confusing it's missing the feeling of being a true hero. Still the action is top notch and the missions are fun to boot.

It's a mediocre game that never gets too bad to advise a complete avoidance.

This port needed more time to clean up the framerate and spruce up the visuals.

Don't expect a greatest hit and know that in the end this is still Pinball, which while cool, gets old fast.

"Street Fighter EX3" has the awkward distinction of being the best-looking "EX" game in the series, but the worst-looking brawler in comparison to its competitors' robust engines.

The gameplay hasn't evolved too terribly much but it has improved.

Warning though, this one is for those with plenty of patience and FPS experience. Novice players need not apply.

For its $10 asking price "Stage II" (and Midway's other Psygnosis refugee "Team Buddies") cannot be beat in replayability. Buy with ease.

Mild entertainment but nothing too deep or significant for the money.

One of the rare, few 32-bit games that still impresses, still retains magic after being beaten, and still begs for one last shot at exploring all its secrets and milking all its three-dimensional worth.

This is not a "Gran Turismo 2" simulation-type of driving game, but it sure plays like one on TV (when hooked to a PSX of course).

I hear "SSX" is great, and if you're not getting a PS2, I'd go with the immortal "Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 2." Skateboarding, snowboarding, same diff.

It's not one of those blockbuster games that everyone must have but it is a somewhat original take on a genre that continues to provide fun and entertainment.