PS Games

FIFA Soccer 2005

FIFA Soccer 2005

Platform: PlayStation
October 12, 2004
FIFA Soccer 2005 gives you more control than ever with improved button and control sensitivity and an intuitive Off the Ball Control. Now you can take command of players not in possession of the ball by calling in tackles, jostling for space, and sending your teammates on runs as you control the pitch. With more than 350 official team and league licenses from around the world, an enhanced Career mode, and an improved broadcast, FIFA Soccer 2005 gives you a complete and authentic soccer experience.
Metascore:
tbd
User Score:
5.7
Madden NFL 2005

Madden NFL 2005

Platform: PlayStation
September 7, 2004
Madden NFL 2005 introduces the Hit Stick, a new feature that lets players turn a game around with a crucial tackle. Along with all-new defensive preplay controls and defensive artificial intelligence enhancements, the defense now has a diverse arsenal of weapons available. Also, the depth of Franchise mode grows with the addition of Storyline Central, a weekly radio talk show that discusses current stories regarding your team and the league. With even more Franchise mode additions, hundreds of new animations, and the new Create-a-Fan feature, Madden NFL 2005 takes the series to the next level.
Metascore:
tbd
User Score:
7.3
MLB 2005

MLB 2005

Platform: PlayStation
March 4, 2004
MLB 2005 immerses you in the baseball experience. This year's installment features EyeToy functionality that puts your face in the game, a new Career mode that takes gamers from Class-A ball to the Fall Classic, and a deep Franchise mode that allows players to control every aspect of running a ball club from parking prices to player contracts. You can even join 32-team tournaments online and use the USB headset to bark out plays like a manager.
Metascore:
tbd
User Score:
7.4
FIFA Soccer 2004

FIFA Soccer 2004

Platform: PlayStation
November 4, 2003
FIFA Soccer kicks its game up a few notches with new installment, FIFA Soccer 2004. This year's action features more advanced levels of player detail and responsiveness. Play as one of the best players from 16 leagues and 350 teams, from Europe's super leagues to the Americas. Plus, a new Career Mode gives you the chance to take a team from the lower divisions, battle through ranks, sign new players, and turn them into champions. With immersive atmospheres, total realism with the world's premier clubs, and improved gameplay, FIFA Soccer 2004 looks to reach the goals of soccer fans.
Metascore:
tbd
User Score:
7.0
NFL GameDay 2004

NFL GameDay 2004

Platform: PlayStation
September 13, 2003
With NFL GameDay 2004, the NFL experience comes to life with new player models, pressure-sensitive controls, and all the best players in professional football. Each of the 180 players accurately reflects his real-life height, weight, body proportions, and accessories such as tinted visors and breathe strips. The game updates the playbooks with the latest trends on offense and defense. On offense, you have new features that allow better pass protection and the ability to change receiver routes; while on defense, you can shift your defensive lines and use new spin moves and swim techniques.
Metascore:
tbd
User Score:
7.0
Madden NFL 2004

Madden NFL 2004

Platform: PlayStation
August 12, 2003
In its 14th season, Madden NFL Football isn't showing signs of slowing down. Madden NFL 2004 adds new features such as Playmaker Control and Owner Mode to it's deepen its football simulation. This year, players can make adjustments after the snap and create championship caliber plays with the easy-to-use Playmaker Control. The new Owner mode allows you build and manage your own stadium in addition to your own team. Compete against other players through EA Sports Online Tournaments. With new plays, modes, and online play, Madden NFL 2004 is the most complete, authentic installment in the series yet.
Metascore:
tbd
User Score:
8.2
MLB 2004

MLB 2004

Platform: PlayStation
April 30, 2003
This year's entry in the MLB series adds more authenticity to the baseball experience with new modes, detailed stadiums, and fresh commentary. In MLB 2004, you can build yourself an unbeatable dynasty with Franchise mode, take your favorite team or player through a ten-year Career mode, manage the front office in General Manager mode, or take a rookie from A-Ball to the big leagues in Spring Training mode. Replays, play-by-plays from Vin Scully, and commentary from ESPN's Dave Campbell, enhance the action from Opening Day to the Fall Classic.
Metascore:
68
User Score:
tbd
Patriotic Pinball

Patriotic Pinball

Platform: PlayStation
April 22, 2003
This USA-themed pinball game features no less than seven 3D tables with animated backgrounds.
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Inuyasha: A Feudal Fairy Tale

Inuyasha: A Feudal Fairy Tale

Platform: PlayStation
April 10, 2003
Based on the comic by the great manga artist, Rumiko Takahashi, Bandai is proud to present INUYASHA for the PlayStation® game console! Battle your way through the thrilling world of INUYASHA and unlock new characters for hours of pulse-pounding fighting action! Go head-to-head against a friend, or team up in tag-team and versus modes! In this fight for fun, you'll always come out the winner!
Metascore:
69
User Score:
8.4
Final Fantasy Origins

Final Fantasy Origins

Platform: PlayStation
April 8, 2003
Final Fantasy Origins delivers the first two games in the Final Fantasy series. Originally released in 1998 in Japan, Final Fantasy II never came to North America, but now RPG fans will be able to experience the emotion-packed sequel and its predecessor with all-new event scenes, enhanced graphics, and improved sound. Whether you're on a quest to recover a magical Crystal or on a journey to stop a merciless ruler, both games provide grand stories complemented with deep characterization and touching music.
Metascore:
79
User Score:
8.5
Dragon Ball Z: Ultimate Battle 22

Dragon Ball Z: Ultimate Battle 22

Platform: PlayStation
March 25, 2003
The Japanese blockbuster is here! An international smash hit, this vintage Dragon Ball Z® fighter features 22 famed DBZ® warriors for you to recreate epic, one-on-one Dragon Ball Z® battles. Easy to play but tough to master, this long-awaited classic offers matchups from the Buu™, Frieza® and Android Sagas. Experience the DBZ® game that has thrilled fans all over the world!
Metascore:
25
User Score:
5.2
E.T. Interplanetary Mission

E.T. Interplanetary Mission

Platform: PlayStation
December 30, 2002
Join E.T. for a space odyssey to six dangerous alien planets. Your mission is to find rare and exotic plant specimens to achieve a truly cosmic goal: Save the UNIVERSE!!! Throughout your adventure, you'll need E.T.'s special powers of Telekinesis, Heart Stun, Healing Powers, and Telepathy to help unravel puzzles achieve mission critical objectives. Do this while neutralizing dangerous alien creatures and threatening government agents, and you'll be a hero.
Metascore:
50
User Score:
4.0
Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets

Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets

Platform: PlayStation
November 14, 2002
Be Harry Potter in a new adventure with more magic, friends, and danger. In his sophomore year at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry, Harry stumbles upon a dark chapter in the school's past. In an effort to confront the powers at the heart of the Chamber of Secrets, you'll learn new spells, undertake new quests, make new friends, and challenge new adversaries. Do you dare take the chance that you might face the evil Lord Voldemort again?
Metascore:
tbd
User Score:
7.9
Disney's Treasure Planet

Disney's Treasure Planet

Platform: PlayStation
November 11, 2002
Get ready for an epic adventure of bloodthirsty pirates and buried treasure. Treasure Planet brings Robert Louis Stevenson's Treasure Island not just right up-to-date but into the future--one in which the spaceship Legacy is overrun by mutinous pirates, led by the cyborg John Silver. You'll take on the role of Jim as he solar-surfs and performs action moves with the help of Morph, who can transform into various items. Embark on a voyage through 10 levels, minigames, and boss challenges as you view original artwork, behind-the-scenes game footage, and stored movie clips.
Metascore:
44
User Score:
6.8
FIFA Soccer 2003

FIFA Soccer 2003

Platform: PlayStation
November 11, 2002
The latest installment in EA Sports' series of soccer games promises to be the most comprehensive to date.
Metascore:
tbd
User Score:
6.4
Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 4

Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 4

Platform: PlayStation
October 23, 2002
Metascore:
tbd
User Score:
7.9
NBA Live 2003

NBA Live 2003

Platform: PlayStation
October 8, 2002
Live your dream of NBA superstardom in NBA Live 2003. This year's installment in the NBA Live series features a new control system that lets you make quick steals, monster shot blocks, and smooth crossover dribbles. New animations show everything from power dunks and rebounds to signature moves and coaches' reactions. The game also features old NBA uniforms from basketball legends, such as Elgin Baylor, Jerry West, and Dr. J. Add to the mix fresh commentary and dialogue between player and coach, and you have a complete NBA experience.
Metascore:
tbd
User Score:
8.0
NBA ShootOut 2003

NBA ShootOut 2003

Platform: PlayStation
September 29, 2002
Metascore:
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User Score:
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NASCAR Thunder 2003

NASCAR Thunder 2003

Platform: PlayStation
September 19, 2002
Get behind the wheel of the world's tightest, sleekest stock cars and get ready for an intense ride. NASCAR Thunder 2003 elevates the series to another level with deeper modes, new tracks, and a greater sense of speed. Experience life in the fast lane through 20 seasons of Career mode, in which you must compete for top sponsors, the best crewmembers, and the latest racing technology. All 23 Winston Cup tracks and the Daytona Beach road course can be raced with 14 tracks featuring both day and night racing. NASCAR Thunder 2003 brings the speed and precision of NASCAR to your fingertips.
Metascore:
tbd
User Score:
7.9
Capcom vs. SNK Pro

Capcom vs. SNK Pro

Platform: PlayStation
August 14, 2002
Two monster corporations at war. One solution. A massive martial arts event is organized to settle the score and eliminate all conflict between the two parties. Join over 30 brawlers from Capcom's legendary Street Fighter and SNK's renowned King of Fighters series; as they fight for universal domination. Capcom vs. SNK PRO...the ultimate collision of strength and power.
Metascore:
74
User Score:
8.5
Madden NFL 2003

Madden NFL 2003

Platform: PlayStation
August 13, 2002
The game of football just got more real with Madden NFL 2003. This year's installment of the Madden NFL Football series features more depth, new animation, realistic player AI, and in-depth play modes. Hop on John Madden's Cruiser Tour Bus and travel to all NFL cities to complete skilled tasks in the all-new Mini-Camp mode. The improved graphics and presentation now show sidearm QBs, gang-tackling, stand-still receiver catches, and more than 300 realistic player faces. Madden NFL 2003 gives you more control than ever before, with faster game speed, a more finely tuned passing game, and independent audibles for defensive line, linebackers, and defensive backs.
Metascore:
tbd
User Score:
7.6
NFL GameDay 2003

NFL GameDay 2003

Platform: PlayStation
August 13, 2002
NFL GameDay 2003 is ready to kick off the new football season with updated teams, rosters, and players. All 32 NFL teams, including the expansion Houston Texans, are included in this year's NFL GameDay. You can make legendary plays with Total Control Passing and new offensive moves that allow you to break tackles, stiff-arm defenders, or dive over tacklers for the winning touchdown. Whether you're getting a workout in Training Camp mode, challenging opponents in Exhibition or Season modes, or playing multiple seasons in General Manager mode, NFL GameDay 2003 brings the NFL to life.
Metascore:
61
User Score:
tbd
C-12: Final Resistance

C-12: Final Resistance

Platform: PlayStation
July 22, 2002
The population is threatened with near extinction as hostile alien forces ravage the planet, converting human survivors into cyborg warriors. Working against all odds and armed with an Alien Imaging Unit that has replaced his left eye, Resistance fighter Lt. Riley Vaghan must use firepower, stealth, intelligence and sheer determination to save humankind from impeding doom.
Metascore:
63
User Score:
8.2
Stuart Little 2

Stuart Little 2

Platform: PlayStation
July 17, 2002
Join Stuart Little on his fun-filled journey through grand Manhattan. The evil Falcon has stolen some of the city's most precious jewelry and it's up to Stuart to get them back! Luckily, Stuart wants your help and with it, the sinister Falcon doesn't stand a chance!
Metascore:
62
User Score:
7.1
Gundam Battle Assault 2

Gundam Battle Assault 2

Platform: PlayStation
July 17, 2002
Welcome to a future world where gigantic mobile suits and their human pilots wage a hi-tech winner-take-all war. Your fighting skills will be put to the ultimate test, as you challenge other pilots for the right to be called the best. As Burning Gundam, you're a martial arts specialist in search of your brother. Then as Heero Yuy in Gundam Wing, attempt to destroy Trieze Khushrenada. Finally, use Gundam RX-78 to wage war against the Principality of Zeon. Based on "Mobile Suit Gundam," the hugely popular Japanese anime series, and also seen on TV and available on DVD, Gundam Battle Assault 2 proves once and for all that the bigger they are, the harder they brawl!
Metascore:
80
User Score:
8.5
Delta Force: Urban Warfare

Delta Force: Urban Warfare

Platform: PlayStation
July 2, 2002
Delta Force features tactical, stealth-based combat from a first-person perspective.
Metascore:
70
User Score:
7.6
MLB 2003

MLB 2003

Platform: PlayStation
June 17, 2002
If you must have a baseball game that features the latest player rosters and you're bound to the old PlayStation, MLB 2003 is the best and only choice.
Metascore:
78
User Score:
7.4
Super Shot Soccer

Super Shot Soccer

Platform: PlayStation
June 14, 2002
Super Shot Soccer is a pretty fun game that's a little short on options but not bad on offering up some well-rounded soccer gameplay.
Metascore:
70
User Score:
6.7
Disney's Lilo & Stitch

Disney's Lilo & Stitch

Platform: PlayStation
June 14, 2002
While Lilo & Stitch was clearly designed as one for the kiddies, they likely will not be able to surmount its technical limitations.
Metascore:
54
User Score:
6.8
Digimon World 3

Digimon World 3

Platform: PlayStation
June 5, 2002
In the near future, when computer technology has advanced...Junior, a 12 year old boy, and his friends Teddy and Ivy are playing the hottest game around, "Digimon Online." In this game, the players enter the Digital World and travel on an exciting adventure with Digimon. But one fateful day when the friends are in the middle of the game, an accident occurs and they become trapped inside the Digital World! Is an evil plot brewing in the Digital World? You, as Junior, must now go on a quest with your Digimon to save the Digimon, and rescue your friends!
Metascore:
47
User Score:
8.5
Creatures

Creatures

Platform: PlayStation
May 18, 2002
Metascore:
43
User Score:
6.4
Power Play: Sports Trivia

Power Play: Sports Trivia

Platform: PlayStation
May 6, 2002
Think You Got Game? Time to put up or shut up with Power Play Sports Trivia! Climb the ranking ladder, reach the Hall of Fame, and become a Trivia Legend. Take on 4,000 brain-bruising questions from the wide, wide world of football, basketball, baseball, and hockey. 2 Tenacious Trivia Modes: TOURNAMENT: Up to 4 players face off to decide who's got the fastest fingers and the maddest skills. LAST MAN STANDING: Avoid 5 wrong answers and go for the longest winning streak in history.
Metascore:
tbd
User Score:
6.8
Big Bass Fishing

Big Bass Fishing

Platform: PlayStation
May 2, 2002
Choose from three separate game modes and compete in five different events including Free Fishing, 3-Day Tournament, and Beat the Clock! Hook a prize-winning fish with 20 unique lures such as Spinners, Bass Bugs, Bucktails, and more! Reel in 14 different types of big freshwater fish like Spotted Bass, Redeye Bass, and Rock Bass!
Metascore:
tbd
User Score:
6.9
2002 FIFA World Cup

2002 FIFA World Cup

Platform: PlayStation
April 30, 2002
Kick off the FIFA World Cup season with 2002 FIFA World Cup, which captures every moment of glory, every emotion, and every sound of the global event. The game boasts licenses from the official FIFA World Cup, insignia, mascots, and the 20 new World Cup stadiums in Japan and Korea. Another enhancement includes Air Play, a new control scheme that delivers intuitive one-button headers, volleys, scissors kicks, juggling, and more. Choose your team and then compete in a seven-game series beginning with round-robin play, followed by playoffs that lead to the final match.
Metascore:
tbd
User Score:
4.6
Dance Dance Revolution Konamix

Dance Dance Revolution Konamix

Platform: PlayStation
April 25, 2002
The hottest dancing craze continues with a brand new sequel to Dance Dance Revolution. Straight from the arcades, step into the spotlight and put your skills to the test as you move to the groove. Get ready to dance the night away with all-new songs and game modes. Let the pulsating music and colorful graphics excite your senses while you get your dancin' fix with Dance Dance Revolution KONAMIX.
Metascore:
84
User Score:
8.7
Arc the Lad Collection

Arc the Lad Collection

Platform: PlayStation
April 18, 2002
The Arc the Lad Collection is ultimately an interesting, varied, and rewarding experience that has a tendency to sometimes get bogged down.
Metascore:
78
User Score:
8.5
Rayman Rush

Rayman Rush

Platform: PlayStation
March 26, 2002
Rayman's world kicks into multiplayer overdrive in this total competition crash course with the cast of Rayman 2. Smoke the competition on mind-bending racecourses, or spark up a lum-flinging firefight in the battle arena. And with 8 characters, 24 maps and up to 4 combatants, now Rayman's got more ways to reign supreme than ever.
Metascore:
62
User Score:
5.5
Hooters Road Trip

Hooters Road Trip

Platform: PlayStation
March 26, 2002
There are plenty of bubbly Hooters waitresses, but not much in terms of gameplay.
Metascore:
30
User Score:
3.1
Yu-Gi-Oh! Forbidden Memories

Yu-Gi-Oh! Forbidden Memories

Platform: PlayStation
March 20, 2002
In Ancient Egypt, there existed a force so powerful...it had to be locked away for a millennia. Now, you can unravel the secrets of the ultimate power and the seven millennium items in all-new Adventure! Based on the hit television series, Yu-Gi-Oh! Forbidden Memories takes you back to Ancient Egypt to solve the mysteries of the millennium items and uncover the secrets of Duel Monsters in the Yu-Gi-Oh! world.
Metascore:
57
User Score:
8.6
Digimon Rumble Arena

Digimon Rumble Arena

Platform: PlayStation
February 24, 2002
Cute, Cuddly, and Ready to Rumble! Digimon Rumble Arena comes to life in this truly Digimonumental release! With user friendly controls and loads of adventure, it's easy to learn, yet hard to put down. Fun for the entire family, Digimon Rumble Arena provides classic fighting gameplay for 1 or 2 players.
Metascore:
64
User Score:
8.7
Peter Pan in Disney's Return to Neverland

Peter Pan in Disney's Return to Neverland

Platform: PlayStation
February 14, 2002
Metascore:
59
User Score:
5.4
Hoshigami: Ruining Blue Earth

Hoshigami: Ruining Blue Earth

Platform: PlayStation
December 20, 2001
In the mystical land of Mardias, the Valaimian Empire threatens to upset the balance of power of the continent. Our hero, Fazz and his band of mercenaries are hired to protect one of the Ruins of Xia from the Valaimian forces. Little do they know, that a more sinister power is rising. Will you be able to stop it before the world of Hoshigami is engulfed in eternal darkness?
Metascore:
62
User Score:
7.0
Mega Man X6

Mega Man X6

Platform: PlayStation
December 4, 2001
It's been three weeks since Earth's near collision with the space colony Eurasia. The disaster was averted by Zero's heroics. Now, on a bruised and battered planet, tales of rampagning reploids are surfacing. It's up to Mega Man X to investigate these mysteries but it's not going to be easy. Mega Man X must battle through a maze of levels and rescure reploids along the way. Return to battle agagin and again with the new Nightmare System, which randomizes level maps, enemies and endings based on how you play the game. Mega man X is back and now it's personal!
Metascore:
65
User Score:
6.8
Gunfighter: The Legend of Jesse James

Gunfighter: The Legend of Jesse James

Platform: PlayStation
November 30, 2001
It's steel justice in the Old West -- Gunslingin' outlaw Jesse James is layin' down the law on a posse of no-good bandits. These thieves have snatched Jesse's sweetheart, Zee, and done shot dead his partner, Cole. Now is high time to unshuck yer six shooter, save Zee and send them varmints packin' in a pine box!
Metascore:
55
User Score:
5.4
Twisted Metal Small Brawl

Twisted Metal Small Brawl

Platform: PlayStation
November 26, 2001
It seems almost as if this game is SCEA's form of an apology to the fans, while at the same time an attempt to win over some of the younger crowd.
Metascore:
51
User Score:
7.4
IHRA Drag Racing

IHRA Drag Racing

Platform: PlayStation
November 20, 2001
Metascore:
tbd
User Score:
7.4
Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone

Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone

Platform: PlayStation
November 15, 2001
Leave the nonmagical world behind and enroll in Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry in Harry Potter and The Sorcerer's Stone. As Harry Potter, you will hone your magical skills and advance through three terms of study during Harry's first year at Hogwarts. Each term will challenge you to meet a number of objectives, such as collecting and mixing potions with Professor Snape or piloting a flying broom through the Forbidden Forest in search of Neville Longbottom's Remembrall. In order to pass the first year of study, players must complete over 29 different objectives, while avoiding enemies and obstacles.
Metascore:
64
User Score:
7.4
The Powerpuff Girls: Chemical X-Traction

The Powerpuff Girls: Chemical X-Traction

Platform: PlayStation
November 8, 2001
Your turn to fight: Powerpuff Girls™ style! Terror in Townsville, destruction and disaster! Mojo Jojo™ has stolen a pie full of Chemical X from The Powerpuff Girls and given a taste to every villain in town. It's up to you to take control and fight each of the Townsville villains and win back all the Chemical X before it's too late!
Metascore:
30
User Score:
6.3
Syphon Filter 3

Syphon Filter 3

Platform: PlayStation
November 5, 2001
Syphon Filter 3 looks, plays, and feels more like an expansion pack for the previous games than a true sequel.
Metascore:
73
User Score:
8.6
Martian Gothic: Unification

Martian Gothic: Unification

Platform: PlayStation
November 4, 2001
MARTIAN GOTHIC: UNIFICATION is a spine-tingling action-adventure on a cold and isolated planet. Your three-member team descends upon the derelict Vita base located on Mars, quickly realizing the ancient nightmare that awaits. The investigation becomes a battle to stay alive as the team uncovers the mystery of Vita base, until finally confronting the appalling secret hidden deep underground, a secret older than humanity itself...
Metascore:
64
User Score:
6.7
FIFA Soccer 2002

FIFA Soccer 2002

Platform: PlayStation
November 1, 2001
The PlayStation version of FIFA 2002 doesn't quite have all the features available on the PlayStation 2, but it makes a solid case for an investment on its own.
Metascore:
81
User Score:
6.1
Men in Black - The Series: Crashdown

Men in Black - The Series: Crashdown

Platform: PlayStation
November 1, 2001
Metascore:
59
User Score:
6.4
Dragon Warrior VII

Dragon Warrior VII

Platform: PlayStation
October 31, 2001
You plan to become a humble fisherman of peaceful Estard Island, the only land in a world of ocean. But when you discover the artifacts from an ancient land, you tear the fabric of time and unveil the world that once was. Transported to past lands, you must solve their mysteries and break the spell of annihilation. Prepare for your destiny!
Metascore:
78
User Score:
8.2
Monsters, Inc. Scream Team

Monsters, Inc. Scream Team

Platform: PlayStation
October 30, 2001
More sophisticated players will likely find this 3D platformer to be too repetitive and easy.
Metascore:
65
User Score:
7.2
NBA Live 2002

NBA Live 2002

Platform: PlayStation
October 30, 2001
Metascore:
81
User Score:
7.5
Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3

Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3

Platform: PlayStation
October 29, 2001
You may not be able to live like the legend, but now you can skate like him. Skate as the legendary Tony Hawk or choose from a dream team of 12 top pro skaters, including old favorites like Lasek, Thomas, Muska, and Steamer, as well as new talent like Gilfberg, Caballero, Koston, and Mullen. Or enjoy full customization abilities with the enhanced Create-a-Skater (now including female skaters) and the Skatepark Editor. Travel from L.A. to Tokyo, Suburbia to Skater's Island performing challenges and meeting goals. New moves include the Revert, which allows you to link vert tricks, and flatland tricks such as Caspers, the Primo, and Handstand Manual. If you're good, you can even unlock hidden pro footage.
Metascore:
87
User Score:
7.8
Putter Golf

Putter Golf

Platform: PlayStation
October 24, 2001
Take the fine pastime of miniature golf and add the zany characteristics of video game and you get Putter Golf - perhaps the most challenging mini-golf simulation ever made! 1 to 4 players compete on courses that defy gravity, bend physics and offer multiple mind-benders to the art of using a putter! Conveyer belts, warp holes, bounce-shock fences and much more add an all-new level of game play to the classic American sport!
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Pipe Dreams 3D

Pipe Dreams 3D

Platform: PlayStation
October 23, 2001
Metascore:
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Spider-Man 2: Enter: Electro

Spider-Man 2: Enter: Electro

Platform: PlayStation
October 19, 2001
The city is at risk, and only you can save it from the evil clutches of an old enemy: the powerful Electro. He has a mysterious new device that will make his million volts of destruction even more deadly. But, with Spider-Man on the job, Electro is in for the shock of his life.
Metascore:
74
User Score:
8.3
Castlevania Chronicles

Castlevania Chronicles

Platform: PlayStation
October 8, 2001
Count Dracula has been resurrected to begin a new reign of terror across the land. As Simon Belmont, descendant of legendary vampire hunters, you enter Dracula's estate to face the Count and his minions - alone. Be prepared for one of the first adventures in the Castlevania series ever!
Metascore:
69
User Score:
7.1
Scooby-Doo and the Cyber Chase

Scooby-Doo and the Cyber Chase

Platform: PlayStation
October 4, 2001
Metascore:
tbd
User Score:
7.1
NASCAR Thunder 2002

NASCAR Thunder 2002

Platform: PlayStation
October 2, 2001
A number of unfortunate gameplay adjustments overshadow the few welcome additions found in this year's release.
Metascore:
69
User Score:
7.0
Hot Wheels Extreme Racing

Hot Wheels Extreme Racing

Platform: PlayStation
September 30, 2001
Tweak your car for optional performance, then hit the track and watch it transform over land, air and sea. Pick up awesome power-ups along the way to wreak serious havoc on your opponents! RACE with what's under the hood, but WIN with what's strapped on top!
Metascore:
53
User Score:
6.0
One Piece Mansion

One Piece Mansion

Platform: PlayStation
September 30, 2001
Offering an unfamiliar style of addictive puzzle gameplay and boasting the personality of a vast assortment of wacky characters, One Piece Mansion is a fine buy for fans of the genre.
Metascore:
62
User Score:
tbd
Backyard Soccer

Backyard Soccer

Platform: PlayStation
September 28, 2001
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Looney Tunes: Sheep Raider

Looney Tunes: Sheep Raider

Platform: PlayStation
September 27, 2001
Based on one of the most popular cartoons in the Looney Tunes library, players will direct Ralph Wolf throughout the flock of sheep while avoiding detection by Sam Sheep-dog. Your mission, of course, is to use all sorts of outrageous mail-order equipment (Acme, naturally) to get to some delicious lamb chops.
Metascore:
72
User Score:
8.7
The Weakest Link

The Weakest Link

Platform: PlayStation
September 24, 2001
Activision's version of The Weakest Link attempts to capture every element of the popular British game show.
Metascore:
63
User Score:
8.0
X-Men: Mutant Academy 2

X-Men: Mutant Academy 2

Platform: PlayStation
September 17, 2001
Train with Professor X to unleash your super-powers and polish your combat skills. Master all-new, over-the-top moves-including aerial combat-as you fight through the ranks of mutants and prove you have what it takes to earn X-MEN status. Plus, get a behind-the-scenes look at X-MEN the Movie concept sketches, costumes and more!
Metascore:
72
User Score:
8.3
Dance Dance Revolution Disney Mix

Dance Dance Revolution Disney Mix

Platform: PlayStation
September 17, 2001
If you're a DDR fan who hasn't already imported the bevy of dancing games available in Japan, DDR Disney is worth checking out.
Metascore:
74
User Score:
8.2
Tales of Destiny II

Tales of Destiny II

Platform: PlayStation
September 10, 2001
Embark on a heroic journey to discover the truth behind an enigmatic stranger and the ominous message she brings. For years, life in the sleepy village of Rasheans was routine and peaceful - that is, until the day a spacecraft crashed in a nearby forest leaving nothing but wreckage, a mysterious girl, and a desperate warning of catastrophe. Join Reid, Farah, and other valiant heroes as they set out to discover the origin of the stranded girl and the truth behind the fate of their worlds.
Metascore:
78
User Score:
8.5
NBA ShootOut 2002

NBA ShootOut 2002

Platform: PlayStation
September 1, 2001
NBA ShootOut 2002 is virtually identical to last year's game.
Metascore:
53
User Score:
tbd
Saiyuki: Journey West

Saiyuki: Journey West

Platform: PlayStation
August 13, 2001
A Journey of Friendship...A Journey fraught with Danger...A Journey to Save the World...A Journey West. Based on one of the most popular legends of China, Saiyuki takes you on an epic journey from China to India and back. Recruit the Monkey King, Son Goku, and others like them to defeat untold monsters along the way.
Metascore:
73
User Score:
8.2
Madden NFL 2002

Madden NFL 2002

Platform: PlayStation
August 13, 2001
While Madden 2002 isn't reinventing football on the PlayStation, it is really the best you're going to get on the system.
Metascore:
88
User Score:
7.3
NFL GameDay 2002

NFL GameDay 2002

Platform: PlayStation
August 6, 2001
GameDay 2002 does a decent job of delivering a fun and somewhat realistic game of football to the PlayStation.
Metascore:
62
User Score:
7.1
Motocross Mania

Motocross Mania

Platform: PlayStation
July 9, 2001
With so many better supercross games on the market, many of them older and available at similar bargain-basement price points, Motocross Mania has no place in the market.
Metascore:
34
User Score:
5.3
Final Fantasy Chronicles

Final Fantasy Chronicles

Platform: PlayStation
June 29, 2001
When these games came out, they defined what adventures should be. Since then, they have become the most popular and sought-after titles in history. Now you can experience the re-release of two complete, classic games, enhanced with all-new cinemas and features never before seen in the U.S. Final Fantasy IV was previously released as Final Fantasy II, but has been completely restored with new magic, monsters, items, CG cinemas, and added features. Chrono Trigger is a re-release of the original game. This time-traveling prequel to Chrono Cross is enhanced with all-new animated scenes.
Metascore:
89
User Score:
8.8
Digimon Digital Card Battle

Digimon Digital Card Battle

Platform: PlayStation
June 28, 2001
If you're dreaming of a DIGIMON scenario where humans and monsters could live together and participate in Digital Card Battles, then wake up! This is it! Three Partner Decks will be at your disposal throughout play: Veemon will help you with offense; Armodillomon will chip in on surprise attacks; and Hawkmon will lend itself to quick digi-volving. With 40 new characters and 30 awesome power-up cards at your disposal, this is a DIGIMON experience for monster trainers of all ages.
Metascore:
51
User Score:
8.7
Spec Ops: Covert Assault

Spec Ops: Covert Assault

Platform: PlayStation
June 28, 2001
The Rangers are back in Spec Ops: Covert Assault. The action is as intense as ever in your mission to infiltrate highly guarded areas and to lead your team through the dangers that lie ahead. Move out!
Metascore:
tbd
User Score:
6.1
Time Crisis: Project Titan

Time Crisis: Project Titan

Platform: PlayStation
June 20, 2001
Hard-core Time Crisis fans and those just looking for a good gun game would do well to pick up this game, but the antiquated presentation, lack of options, and brutal continue system will make this at best a rental for most.
Metascore:
71
User Score:
6.5
Alone in the Dark: The New Nightmare

Alone in the Dark: The New Nightmare

Platform: PlayStation
June 18, 2001
From the moment Edward Carnby and Aline Cedrac set foot on Shadow Island, they are confronted by mysterious, evil creatures intent on thwarting their progress to recover 3 ancient tablets believed to hold the secret key to some incredible menacing phenomenon. Fears threaten from every corner. The slightest shadow could be hiding deep secrets, or concealing worse nightmares...
Metascore:
77
User Score:
8.3
Disney's Atlantis: The Lost Empire

Disney's Atlantis: The Lost Empire

Platform: PlayStation
June 14, 2001
Atlantis: The Lost Empire is based on the Disney movie of the same name and follows the exploits of four characters from the movie as they attempt to discover the hidden underwater world.
Metascore:
73
User Score:
8.0
Who Wants to Be a Millionaire 3rd Edition

Who Wants to Be a Millionaire 3rd Edition

Platform: PlayStation
June 11, 2001
If you're into trivia games like You Don't Know Jack, you may get some mileage out of Who Wants To Be A Millionaire, but its uninteresting gameplay and methodical pacing make it practically a chore to play.
Metascore:
50
User Score:
5.3
World's Scariest Police Chases

World's Scariest Police Chases

Platform: PlayStation
May 21, 2001
Did you play cops-n-robbers as a child? Based on Fox Broadcasting's anthology TV series of high-speed pursuit highlights, World's Scariest Police Chases puts you in the driver's seat of a powerful police cruiser in 20 crime-busting missions. You'll be on the lookout for an array of illegal activity, including drunk drivers, robberies in progress and deadly shootouts. Once engaged, you'll pursue suspects through a dynamic city by taking shortcuts and using aggressive tactics as necessary to apprehend them. Two-player mode lets you roll with a partner; one handles the car while the other fires shots at fleeing vehicles.
Metascore:
54
User Score:
7.6
Dave Mirra Freestyle BMX: Maximum Remix

Dave Mirra Freestyle BMX: Maximum Remix

Platform: PlayStation
May 21, 2001
The graphics in Maximum Remix are roughly identical to the first game, so you're stuck with muddy, ugly textures and quite a bit of texture warping.
Metascore:
67
User Score:
7.3
Digimon World 2

Digimon World 2

Platform: PlayStation
May 19, 2001
Protect the peace of Digimon World! Undiscovered adventures! Train the strongest Digimon! Cruise Digimon World in your Digi-Beetle! Fierce 3-on-3 high resolution polygon battles!
Metascore:
42
User Score:
8.0
Point Blank 3

Point Blank 3

Platform: PlayStation
May 16, 2001
The shooting gallery madness of Point Blank has never been more zany, exciting, and fun. Join Dr. Don & Dr. Dan once again as they guide you through a whole new set of wacky games that will keep you partying for hours upon end.
Metascore:
78
User Score:
8.6
Mat Hoffman's Pro BMX

Mat Hoffman's Pro BMX

Platform: PlayStation
May 14, 2001
The soundtrack rivals Wipeout XL for the title of best licensed soundtrack ever.
Metascore:
80
User Score:
8.3
Dance Dance Revolution

Dance Dance Revolution

Platform: PlayStation
May 9, 2001
Dance Dance Revolution brings the dance floor to the home floor. Straight from the arcades, the hottest dancing game lets you step into the spotlight and show your moves on the PlayStation® game console. Heat up the dance floor and put your skills to the test as you move to the groove. Let the pulsating music and colorful graphics excite your senses while you become a star.
Metascore:
90
User Score:
8.4
MLB 2002

MLB 2002

Platform: PlayStation
May 7, 2001
If you can get past the sluggish pacing and incessant overcomplication, MLB 2002 is a wonderful game.
Metascore:
76
User Score:
7.3
Spec Ops: Ranger Elite

Spec Ops: Ranger Elite

Platform: PlayStation
April 29, 2001
The squad premise of the game serves only to throw a few meaningless options into an otherwise thin game.
Metascore:
48
User Score:
6.7
KISS Pinball

KISS Pinball

Platform: PlayStation
April 25, 2001
KISS fans will be disappointed by the distinct lack of KISS, and pinball fans will be disappointed by the distinct lack of pinball.
Metascore:
26
User Score:
4.4
The King of Fighters '99

The King of Fighters '99

Platform: PlayStation
April 22, 2001
The King of Fighters takes a new turn for excitement! Thrill to the new story of the new hero "K" (that's "K Dash" to you, pal!) and a new system with teams of 4 fighters battling it out in white hot "Striker Matches"! Choose from 32 Tough Guys and Gals.
Metascore:
tbd
User Score:
8.7
Metal Slug X

Metal Slug X

Platform: PlayStation
April 14, 2001
Brace yourself for non-stop battle action in the hit straight from the arcades! In Metal Slug X, you'll chose from four tough-as-nails soldiers ready for missions that only the best could survive. Rescue hostages while blowing terrorists back to the stone-age using your personal weaponry AND their own machine!
Metascore:
85
User Score:
8.6
The Simpsons Wrestling

The Simpsons Wrestling

Platform: PlayStation
April 12, 2001
In the end, wit and charm are the two most redeeming features of The Simpsons Wrestling, as it simply can't survive on its gameplay alone.
Metascore:
32
User Score:
5.6
Smurf Racer!

Smurf Racer!

Platform: PlayStation
April 1, 2001
The smurfs are back and they're hitting the track in this hilarious, fun-filled, Smurf Racing adventure. Guaranteed to cause laughter from start to finish!
Metascore:
52
User Score:
tbd
V.I.P.

V.I.P.

Platform: PlayStation
April 1, 2001
Metascore:
33
User Score:
5.2
MTV Sports: T.J. Lavin's Ultimate BMX

MTV Sports: T.J. Lavin's Ultimate BMX

Platform: PlayStation
March 27, 2001
Landing vert tricks and pulling off long grinds can be a chore, because the game has a seemingly random system of determining whether or not your bike is straight enough to land. A coin toss would be more predictable.
Metascore:
47
User Score:
tbd
Strikers 1945

Strikers 1945

Platform: PlayStation
March 27, 2001
Psikyo's take on the classic conventions strike as true as most modern attempts, and the fans of such games should welcome the results.
Metascore:
63
User Score:
7.4
Disney's Aladdin in Nasira's Revenge

Disney's Aladdin in Nasira's Revenge

Platform: PlayStation
March 15, 2001
Aladdin is about to face his biggest adventure yet. He's got to dart through the marketplace of Agrabah; break his way through the Palace; escape imprisonment in the dungeon; journey through an oasis; survive the fiery Cave of Wonders; rescue Jasmine from booby traps in the Pyramids; save the Sultan from the grasp of evil in the Ancient City; and battle Nasira in her secret lair, And Jafar is never far away...
Metascore:
61
User Score:
7.2
High Heat Major League Baseball 2002

High Heat Major League Baseball 2002

Platform: PlayStation
March 14, 2001
While the game isn't bad by any means, it just doesn't stand up to the other games on the market.
Metascore:
66
User Score:
tbd