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"In conclusion, SOCOM 3: U.S. Navy SEALs is definitely worth a purchase for any shooter fan."
4.5/10
"Chicken Little, the game, should never have been hatched."
9.0/10
Guitar Hero
25/11/05 10:01:50 - Guitar Hero Review
"Simply put, if you can get past the cost and, better yet, have a buddy armed with their own controller, you need to play Guitar Hero as soon as possible."
7.9/10
"Shrek SuperSlam has its issues, but remains a wonderfully entertaining fighting game for younger gamers."
9.2/10
"The new features and modes aren’t mind blowing, but they don’t take away what Soul Calibur does best: amazingly detailed fights."
"Dance Dance Revolution Extreme 2 is a great title for both DDR veterans and those gamers interested in trying out something new."
8.0/10
"Gretzky NHL 06 is a fun hockey game. It’s also a smart one, with unique features..."
"Sly 3 is a big improvement over its predecessor..."
8.0/10
"Genji: Dawn of the Samurai is a fighting game with battles realized in great detail."
7.5/10
"One of the worst downfalls we found in the PS2 version was the lack of an online multiplayer mode..."
"One Piece works well for its intended audience."
"InuYasha: Feudal Combat is definitely lacking in some departments."
"Mortal Kombat: Shaolin Monks is definitely an enjoyable Mortal Kombat title..."
7.1/10
DICE
27/09/05 15:28:20 - DICE PS2 Review
"DICE for the PS2 is a simple action game intended for amateur gamers everywhere."
"Never Ending Tomorrow is a perfectly adequate Gundam title that will clearly live up to fan expectations."
8.3/10
"Play 2 is just what owners of the Eye Toy have been longing for."
"Delta Force: Black Hawk Down is just another shooter..."
"...Gundam vs. Zeta Gundam is obviously aimed at the more hardcore Gundam demographic..."
5.6/10
"Fantastic 4 for the PS2 is a rather disappointing title."
7.5/10
"...fans of Gungrave and/or button mashers will certainly enjoy this title."
"Colosseum: Road to Freedom is an inspiring action title that will captivate you..."
"Romance of the Three Kingdoms X is a commendable addition to the Romance series."
"Destroy All Humans is a game that has “potential” written all over it."
7.5/10
Madagascar
01/07/05 21:01:37 - Madagascar PS2 Review
"Madagascar certainly delivers for the younger demographic, but those older players may reach critical boredom pretty early on in the game. "
"Shin Megami Tensei: Digital Devil Saga is a solid RPG adventure that will likely keep you busy for many, many hours."
5.7/10
"Ultimately, Samurai Western contains a few cheap thrills that make this game worthy of a rent"
8.1/10
Cold Winter
26/06/05 21:45:18 - Cold Winter PS2 Review
"Cold Winter is filled with massive explosions and detailed environments..."
"Medal of Honor: European Assault is a definite step-up from its series predecessors, and, surprisingly, it’s a fairly decent console shooter."
7.4/10
"...the Metal Slug 4 & 5 collection will easily find its way into the hearts of series fans."
6.8/10
Juiced
24/06/05 17:34:20 - Juiced PS2 Review
"Juiced is yet another street-racing game geared toward the car tuner market."
"Star Wars Episode III: Revenge of the Sith is an above average action game that fans of the movie are sure to love."
"Tak 2: The Staff of Dreams is one of many mediocre platformer games available today."
"Enthusia Professional Racing for the PS2 has something to offer for all driving fans."
"Stella Deus: The Gate of Eternity comes across as one of the most involved strategy games for the Playstation 2."
"Midnight Club 3: DUB Edition is a great addition to the Midnight Club series."
"...Timesplitters Future Perfect delivers a much needed change to the first person shooter genre."
"The latest installment in the Splinter Cell series, Chaos Theory, is a game every action fan should play."
8.1/10
"Project: Snowblind is a fairly decent sci-fi first person shooter that can set itself above many other games in this category."
9.6/10
God of War
31/03/05 20:10:50 - God of War Review
"God Of War is an amazingly delivered epic journey through Ancient Greece overflowing with action and adventure."
8.0/10
"Devil May Cry 3 seamlessly blends the action and RPG aspects that many games in this genre are lacking."
9.2/10
"Gran Turismo 4 is an outstanding game that every racing fan will enjoy."
9.2/10
Tekken 5
06/03/05 22:10:01 - Tekken 5 PS2 Review
"Even with it's minor flaws, Tekken 5 is one of the most complete packages for fighting fans."
"There is nary a baroque voice in the game that doesn’t shine with humor, personality, and wit."
"this time you are a little yellow alien that is seriously pissed off about his spaceship being stolen by FBI thugs and is hell-bent and determined to get it bac"
"In my strictly personal opinion Warrior Within is a worthy successor to one of the best Action-Adventures of the last several years..."
"The Animation for Motoko’s movements is very fluid and the various acrobatic stunts are always fun to watch."
"If you’re looking for something different than the normal alien and terrorist shooting....this is just what the doctor ordered."
"If you’re looking for a title for somebody who is new to RPG’s, this may be a decent starter title for them to get their feet wet."
"There is no other air combat game that can hold a candle to Ace Combat 5..."
"It's got some really well made cutscenes, some decent voice acting and okay graphics."
"just tired of all the hack and slash RPGs that seem to be dominating the store shelves, Shin Megami Tensei: Nocturne is definitely a game to check out. "
"It is, in my opinion, the best single player experience available right now."
"if you are a 20-something who spent a lot of time in arcades growing up, just go out and by this."
"It offers up nothing new, and really will only be pleasing to people who are already fans of the KoF series."
7.5/10
"for fans of the series, or those lacking an Xbox, Isuka is still an overall great fighting game."
7.7/10
"Twinsanity is an extremely solid game, delivering tried and tested gameplay elements in a bandicoot-flavoured package..."
8.5/10
"while it lasts, you'll keep playing.... and you're gonna be smiling and having a fun time doing so."
8.0/10
"What you have here is a combination of solid elements into a cohesive and appealing whole."
9.2/10
Gradius V
21/10/04 09:55:09 - Gradius V Review
"Gradius V is a game that should be held up as one of the greatest this genre has to offer. "
8.0/10
"If you’re not a fan of the Tony Hawk games...well, what the hell is your problem, go get this game."
6.5/10
Spy Fiction
06/10/04 08:45:44 - PS2 Spy Fiction Review
"Spy Fiction, another entry in the genre, does nothing more than re-create something we have already seen."
"If you are a fan of street racing especially with Japanese cars then I highly recommend Street Racing Syndicate"
"It’s pretty great to blow up a police car and then hear “Arnold” say, “talk to the hand,”"
9.2/10
"Which finally brings me to the last element in the stories I heard: fun. That is exactly what Viewtiful Joe is, worlds of fun."
9.5/10
"If you're interested in arcade racers, you can't go wrong with Burnout 3 heck."
6.9/10
Athens 2004
26/08/04 12:06:12 - Athens 2004 Review
"if you have fond memories of the button basher-sports games that Konami gave us two decades ago, then give this game a go"
5.0/10
"However, the physics of Loaded are actually quite nice."
7.8/10
Dogs Life
21/07/04 13:25:05 - Dog's Life Review
"Dog’s Life is a unique and enjoyable adventure game that should at least be given a try because it does something a bit different than the pack"
"It’s always good to experience different genres now and then but my foray into the music generation genre leaves me feeling a little under whelmed."
"Splinter Cell: Pandora Tomorrow’s single player portion will keep you busy for a decent amount of hours"
"Honestly, if this weren’t attached to such a fanatically nostalgic license and fan base, it would be just another vanilla robot action game"
7.2/10
"Gameplay is the deepest aspect of Red Dead Revolver"
7.7/10
"La Pucelle’s quirky premise, disparate character personalities, colorful world, and elementary battles will make this a sleeper hit with the cult fans,"
9.0/10
Shrek 2
10/05/04 11:46:18 - Shrek2 Review
"The best thing about this is the fact that every task, adventure and puzzle is fun and entertaining."
8.3/10
NBA Ballers
06/05/04 12:09:05 - NBA Ballers Review
"Midway has put together a cleverly executed, entertaining, and even garishly fashionable sprint through the playground court."
7.5/10
MTX Mototrax
22/04/04 14:00:33 - MTX Mototrax Review
"I could easily recommend this title to any racing fanatic."
9.0/10
"It bundles great gameplay, graphics, and astonishing sound to create a wonderful game."
8.5/10
NFL Street
30/03/04 16:00:00 - NFL Street PS2 Review
"A great football game, with a lot of replay value included."
6.0/10
"Whether you are a fan or not, Seven Samurai 20XX will surely not satisfy your tastes."
6.0/10
Spy Hunter 2
08/03/04 01:00:00 - Spy Hunter 2 Review
"The action sequences & movies are the only attractive graphical presentation of the game."
6.8/10
Nightshade
07/03/04 03:10:27 - Nightshade Review
"Shinobi was a great game for fanboys and newcomers alike"
"any SNK/ KOF fan boy should go pick this up"
"Castlevania is one of the few video game series that succeeded in keeping up with the flow of time without giving away too much of its original spirit."
"This game surely has its moments, wrecking things evidently offers fun up to a certain limit"
"The storyline for CoN really carries the game"
8.4/10
Kill Switch
23/02/04 17:00:20 - Kill Switch PS2 Review
"With a wide range of weapons, excellent detail, and some innovative gameplay elements, this game should not be pushed aside"
6.8/10
Sonic Heroes
17/02/04 17:00:00 - Sonic Heroes Review
"What's a tropical island without beautiful graphics? Yes, Sonic looks excellent on the new platform"
7.5/10
Mafia
05/02/04 17:00:40 - Mafia PS2 Review
"A strong story line and graphics "
8.5/10
Manhunt
05/02/04 17:00:20 - Manhunt PS2 Review
"The game is an amazing stress reliever"
9.1/10
"a fantastic Jump’n’Run / action mix"
"it is a fun and simple game with a good storyline and nice graphics."
6.3/10
Rogue Ops
19/01/04 17:00:00 - Rogue Ops Review
"Overall, graphics play their part in making an immersible level."
"I think this can be a fun but addictive arcade shooter, and with a horror theme, easy controls, and guns galore, it will not be overlooked."
7.8/10
I-Ninja
02/01/04 11:04:22 - I-Ninja Review
"I-Ninja is both for the hardcore and novice 'fast-paced-arcade-action' gamers."
"Secret Weapons Over Normandy turned out to be a very enjoyable arcade flight game."
"If you're a DBZ fan, you're obligated to go out and buy this game. It is much much better than the original, and provides hours of fun"
"I said it before and I will say it again: Prince of Persia is the one single game I enjoyed the most this year."
"After beating 92% of it in 4 days, and I am talking 12 hour days nonstop, I am still hooked and nowhere close to beating the game"
"People who were sick of Tone Hawk's after the 2nd, 3rd, or even 4th game still came to THUG, with high expectations and a desire to skate."
8.5/10
Dogs Life
01/12/03 06:02:00 - Dog's Life PAL Review
"“Dog’s Life” is the most innovative game I have played in a while"
6.9/10
"An average FPS for the PS2, but a good game for those that hate crime, and want to kick OBL's buttox."
"If you are interested in the world of street racing or car modifying, this is the only title on the market that I would recommend to you."
8.5/10
Gladius
25/11/03 16:02:00 - Gladius PS2 Review
"If you're a fan of this genre, Gladius is a definite must buy."
8.0/10
Silent Hill 3
17/11/03 16:59:00 - Silent Hill 3 Review
"what’s really going on is something for you as a player to find out, in this fine addition to the series."
"An excellent addition to the SOCOM franchise"
8.9/10
Jak 2
15/11/03 06:01:00 - Jak 2 Review
"Colorful, informative and fun to read. Piggyback did it again and although you perhaps don’t *need* the guide to finish the game"
"The gameplay is where Wallace and Gromit: Project Zoo was given a chance to shine"
6.9/10
Freaky Flyers
13/11/03 17:01:00 - Freaky Flyers Review
"it’s designed very well and has that final glossing that all games should have"
9.0/10
Amplitude
09/11/03 17:58:00 - Amplitude Review
"Online battles make Amplitude a must have addition to every collection containing Frequency."
8.0/10
Time Crisis 3
06/11/03 17:00:00 - Time Crisis 3 Review
"Overall with gameplay, it's fast, it's furious, and it's a reflex killer."
" I recommend this game to any major shell heads out there and to someone who misses the ease of button-mashing arcade side-scrollers"
8.0/10
XGRA
24/10/03 16:59:00 - XGRA Review
"It’s one hell of an enjoyable ride; everything you’d expect from an Extreme G title."
7.2/10
"For the hardcore Fly-boys with PS2's: try this one."
9.0/10
"A nice story line, good controls and various mini games"
"I’ll have to recommend the game primarily to fans of the show"
9.0/10
"This has to be an excellent addition to any fighter genre fan's collection."
6.9/10
Futurama
23/09/03 16:56:00 - Futurama PS2 Review
"Futurama is only interesting for fans of the series because for everyone else it is just a very basic jump’n’run game with no distinguishing features."
6.2/10
"Had Devil May Cry never existed, this would've probably became the cream of the crop."
7.0/10
"Clock Tower 3 is as a thinking man’s Resident Evil."
9.5/10
"This game has the best stealth you can find these days, even better than Metal Gear Solid."
6.5/10
"The trick system is the strong point in this game, the rest although has been seen many times before"
"I do not think that the die hard Resident Evil fans out there will spend more than a day on this game"
9.1/10
EyeToy: Play
09/07/03 13:19:16 - Eyetoy Review
"When using EyeToy you don't need a controller, YOU are the controller."
"This game is typical of the results of movie tie-in games. It looks and feels rushed and has no replay value."
7.0/10
RTX Red Rock
01/07/03 03:29:36 - RTX Red Rock Review
"The one feeling conveyed very strongly here is one of exploration."
"While the underlaying mechanics of this game offer the potential for a good game, the execution here is just not up to par."
9.0/10
Primal
08/05/03 00:00:05 - Primal Review
" “Primal” is certainly a “must-have-title” for every decent collection."
9.0/10
"Mark of Kri is an ultra-brutal yet still one of the most innovative titles this year."
"Sly Raccoon would be a standard 3D Jump’n’Runner - collect coins, defeat enemies, solve frustrating jumping puzzles"
8.5/10
The Getaway
21/01/03 17:10:23 - The Getaway PS2 Review
"More realism is likely the key feature that distinguishes “The Getaway” from the rest of the competition."
"the advanced AI is definitely worth a look or two..."
9.0/10
"after playing for hours - I simply love the overall style of this game! "
"the levels and especially Spyro himself are well detailed and you can enjoy exploring the large world the developers created"
"Grand Prix Challenge plays good, looks good and keeps you racing for months to come"
"Action fans will enjoy this title but the developers could have done more with the Terminator license."
9.0/10
"Ratchet and Clank offers many improvements over the already good title from former Barking Dog Studios."
6.5/10
"Overall, Treasure Planet is a piece of work that suffers greatly from the lack of variety"
8.5/10
Tekken 4
07/12/02 05:25:13 - Tekken 4 Review
"As part 4 of the saga combines well-tried virtues with soft improvements, it surely satisfies all Tekkeneers out there"
9.5/10
"This game is most definitely game of the year material."
"In general this game is nothing more than ordinary average"
"While the game has its flaws, the atmosphere resembles the series very well"
8.5/10
Sega Soccer Slam
20/11/02 02:38:10 - Sega Soccer Slam
"I can only say I loved this game – if you are looking for fast fun, stop looking and look at this one."
7.8/10
"the game suddenly grabs you by your scales and yanks you back to the Jurassic era."
7.0/10
Taz: Wanted
12/11/02 05:26:37 - Taz: Wanted PS2 Review
"A little short and sometimes a little frustrating, still Taz is a unique character and his spin introduces something new to the genre."
"Konami has made a pretty decent remake of the old Contra in my opinion, although, unlike the original, the gameplay is very fast."
8.1/10
"This is a new standard in survival-horror that will be spoken of for time to come and that should be familiar to every fan of the genre."
7.0/10
"Ninja Assault is yet another gun shooter from Namco: fast but short fun and a great time killer "
"Overall Mr Pan is nothing but another uninspired Disney game which leaves much to be desired in terms of gameplay, graphics and plot. "
8.1/10
Burnout 2
24/10/02 00:27:13 - Burnout 2 PS2 Review
"This game is immoral, and I loved it!"
"AntZ Extreme Racing is a fun racer for killing of your own or your children's time."
6.0/10
" Vampire Night might be a good buying choice."
8.7/10
"Virtua Fighter 4 is at the same time a very entertaining game for novices and, sophisticatd in handling"
8.6/10
ICO
12/07/02 05:22:29 - ICO PS2 Review
"ICO is a game as well as a small piece of art, innovative and complex it finds its own way through the monoton gaming landscape"
8.0/10
"With so many unlock able courses and characters, it will be sure to keep you busy for quite a while, and what a great party game!"
8.0/10
Klonoa 2
24/03/02 14:47:32 - Klonoa 2 Review
"Klonoa 2 is a Jump’n’Run with a funny main character lots of fun action and some challenging jump puzzles during the game."
"The thing I actually liked most of the game isn't actually playing the game but watching a race I have already finished using the replay function.."
8.0/10
"Wipeout fusion is a game that most fans of the series can’t afford to miss"
8.0/10
Silent Hill 2
18/03/02 10:39:15 - Silent Hill 2 Review
"At last a game again that has a soundtrack that is worth your money."
8.0/10
"Graphics are far from colourful but then again that’s the whole idea, its black for god’s sake."
6.0/10
"mowing down tons of people with weapons of mass destruction is fun. Especially after a stressful day."
5.0/10
Bloody Roar 3
15/03/02 05:29:46 - Bloody Roar 3 Review
"Bloody roar have always been a little different from most beat em ups"
" I remember playing it and thinking in my head “this is so much fun!”."
9.0/10
"Jak and Daxter is a bright and extremely well done platformer"