Amazon.com Product Description

The popular and long-running TV game show is brought to your PC. Hosted by Louie Anderson, Family Feud contains more than 1,500 surveys, and, of course, the most popular answers. Choose to compete against friends and family, or challenge the computer opponents. Watch full-motion video segments of the TV show that feature Anderson. The game lets you customize family members with names and likenesses, or you can choose from a variety of preset characters. ... Read more

Reviews (18)

Family Fun
This game is so cool!!!!!!!! It's a great game to play with your family & friends. If you buy this you will have a blast!

Survey Says...Number 1 Answer
It is just so amazing how many flaws game shows have had when they become computer games and video games. The gameplay really isn't as fun or exciting as the reality of the actual game show itself. Not always in this particular case. With some game shows, they have to really seem to fit the right key. That right key came with Family Feud and Louie Anderson. Although Louie is no longer the host of Family Feud, and Richard Karn of Home Improvement fame is, Louie brought a realistic sense of humor that blended in uniquely and to the fullest sense of the survey.

With Family Feud for the P.C., you get a choice from 5 families to choose from to play for the big bucks. But, if you aren't satisfied with those families, you can always make your own family with the create a family option. The game is exactly the same as Louie used to host the feud. Still, he seems a little mild-mannered during the game, but shows a better sense of humor at the end, with a little dance he pulls to say goodbye. Otherwise, the game also includes several other features to the mix, including a question level difficulty, and a adjustable time limit on all questions. Still, unlike some game show hosts, Louie looks a little more realistic than the actual contestants. That is really no surprise there. The game also includes something that really isn't in the box, fun. This is actually fun.

I just still don't understand that when it comes to game shows making it for the P.C. there are always flaws. When it comes to Wheel Of Fortune, all you see is Vanna and no Pat Sajak. When it comes to Millionaire, it seems more like the newer version without Regis Philbin. When Pyramid was released in 2001, the game really wasn't like the actual game show. Unlike those game shows, Family Feud hits it exactly right. If you're a fan of the Family Feud and you have a computer, get it for the P.C. You will have a good time with it.

FAMILY FUED
THIS ONE IS GREAT AND YOU MIGHT NEED THE BOOK THAT HAS ALL OF THE WORDS FOR SPELLING
GOOD LUCK AND HAVE FUN

Very entertaining...
I give this game 4 1/2 stars. I feel like I am actually at the game. Since I seriously doubt I will be a contestant on Family Feud any time soon, this game is as close as you can get to the real thing.

My one real gripe is that Louis, as lovable as he is, can be a little annoying at times. The game has no way to turn him off so it slows up the game.

Other than that, I recommend this game for great family fun!

Simple, But Fun
The makers of Family Feud tried to make this game as much like the game show as possible. The questions are read by host Louie Anderson, the background includes stage lights, and audience sounds are added in. Surprisingly, most of these features add to the fun of the game rather than taking away from it. You can choose one of their pre-made families or create your own family and family members. However, you are limited to creating 10 characters and 5 families. Once you've reached the limit you can create new characters and families by editing the old ones, but the original characters/families will be lost forever. The character creator allows you to adjust each individual facial feature, as well as the hairstyle, body type, and clothing. Some of the features have a limited number of choices, and most of the features are better suited for women's faces than for men's. The main complaint I hear about this game is that the computer opponents are too easy. I can see how that would be true for expert players, but for the average player setting the computer opponent level to Hard should be sufficient. You could also reduce the answering time for questions or lower the acceptance of misspelled words. ... Read more

Features

• Tag-team action with plenty of bizarre special moves
• Easier to learn than many fighting games
• For 1 to 4 players
• 3-D fighting game with cool school-based characters
• Multiple gameplay modes include hidden mini-games

Reviews (9)

Great Fighting Game for all!
Rival Schools:United by Fate is a great fighting game!
It's different from the usual(and boring) Street Fighter or X-men fighting games. The graphics are great and each character has his/her own unique fighting ability. Also, not only are the team-up specials amazing, they're various! They depends on the secondary player. It's not like those Street Fighter games where almost all the moves are similar. And there are lots of secret characters to choose from. A great fighting game I recomend strongly!

cool game
bad graphics but okey every thing else.I like the school theme.nothing wild and new.nothing wonderful about it.kinda fun.go buy tekken 3.

The new school fighting
Rival schools is the greatest 3d fighting game along with Project Justice. Both games involes the schools around Japan. It has something that Marvel V.S Capcom has. Team ups, well not using D hyper combos. But has great animation witch this one looks blocky and cartoon feeling so buy this game and learn some new school moves.

Rival Schools taking over the old school games
Rival schools is a brand new 3d tag team fighting game This has team-up techqiues,buring vagor attacks and new cast of characters also staring Sakura Kusugano of Street Fighter Alpha 2 Also check out for the continuing game called "Project Justice". Inproving the teams of 3,new caracters fighting,and the party team up witch uses 5 of your buring vagor bars. Pro:Great gameplay,music,and secrets Con: The animation looks blockly[Project Justice has smoother visuals.

I never played a game like it.
THis game is just the most realistic game i have ever played. Why the heck is it realistic you ask? Because in a fight you can call for others to help you, get your health back, and still have it be a fair fight. The character design is awesome. The stages are fantastic too. And don't forget the music. ... Read more

Amazon.com Review

Orcs and humans have waged fierce battles across the scarred earth of Azeroth for many moons, with never an end in sight. In a move sure to make peons whimper and paladins pray, Blizzard is extending the carnage with WarCraft II: Battle.Net Edition.

Given WarCraftII's status and dedicated fan base, it's no surprise that the single-player game is untouched. The excellent Beyond the Dark Portal expansion set is included with the original Tides of Darkness, creating four campaigns and 70 missions that remain fun despite their age. The Orc and Human armies obviously have nearly identical strengths and weaknesses, but as in the past, the art and sound cues make them feel worlds apart.

The real selling point is the vastly improved multiplayer experience. Aligning WarCraft II with Blizzard's other titles, more than one hundred multiplayer maps now let you take the struggle for Azeroth to the free "battle.net" service. Setting up games is simple enough for an Orc to figure out, and you can play against (or with) up to eight human or computer opponents. No AI can match the challenge of a human player's unpredictability, and thanks to the worldwide ladder, you can fight tooth and claw for rank against players spanning the globe. --Jack Gardiner ... Read more

Reviews (68)

One of my all time favorite RTS games ever
Although Warcraft 3 and its expansion have come out within the last few years, I still prefer Warcraft 2 a bit more. Yes the game looks kinda dated now, but it is still a blast to play. The game was fun in that it never got too complicated or anything so that newcomers could always have a good time. The map editor was easy to use and the online play in the Battle.net edition will keep you busy for a while. Anyways, if you've only played Warcraft 3 then it might be difficult for you to enjoy this game since it is so old, but if your willing to look past the graphics then you'll find a real gem.

Oops
Great game.It looks like amazon actually posted a screenshot of warcraft I: Orcs and Humans, instead of a picture from this game.

Aging but still good
This game has definitely been around for awhile, but there's a reason it's still played.It's fun!The interface is easy to use, and the 'tech tree' aspect is fairly simple so that even people who haven't played other rts games should have to trouble learning it.

There are a couple of downsides to this game, though in my opinion they aren't much of an issue.One is of course that the graphics are definitely aging and nothing spectacular.It's nice to be able to quickly recognize your units so that you can make the best use of them (high detail can get in the way of that) but don't expect the graphics to wow you.Also, this game runs on a 2D engine, rather than the 3D engine that more recent games are using.

Secondly is that I wasn't incredibly impressed by the campaigns.They tend to get a little repetitive, so most of the time I find myself just playing a custom game.

Another similar game I might recommend instead of this one would be Starcraft.The graphics are slightly better, and the game is just as interesting.Then of course there is Warcraft III out now, which has a 3D engine and a couple of additional races besides human and orc.Aside from the things I mentioned, this game really is very good.I've been playing it for years and haven't gotten tired of it yet!

Best Game Ever- period!
Warcraft2 is an awesome game that has been around a lomg time...a classic. While some say that its graphics are aging, I love the undetailed, squat Orcs, among other things. Welcme to the World of Warcraft!!!

RTS legend.
This game is the first RTS game that I have played along with Starcraft and Lords of the Realm 2. But Lords of the Realm 2 (Starcraft is a whole diffrent stoty) didn't have what Warcraft had. The easy to get used to gameplay with great graphics in terms of running smooth, the very low system requirement, and the satisfaction of the Battle.net. I have not played this game since 2000 (Because my dad broke my CD. Read my Starcraft Battle Chest review.) so I don't know if anyone plays online now but all I know is that I had the most fun playing this game back in 2000. I remember the satisfaction that I had with my friends after beating the opponent with my ogres and the dragons. This game ran fine when I used to have Intel Celeron 400MHZ, 64mb ram, and 56k modem. So if you get this game right now, you shouldn't have any technical problems. Also this game is very easy to get used to with easy gameplay and great graphics for an outdated game. This game is definitly a must have if you are a RTS fan. You should know that Warcraft started it all. It started the great RTS gaming genre. ... Read more

Amazon.com Review

At its core, this game is an updated version of Sim Theme Parkfor the PC. In fact, it should become obvious moments after you plug this gameinto your PS2 that this title has "PC port" written all over it. For some,thiswill be heralded as good news, as Theme Park Roller Coaster is unlikenearly any other game ever published for a video game console.

The game, using an unnamed mascot, nicely guides you through your very firstpark. The mascot tells you how to get golden tickets, which you'll use to getinto other parks with different themes, such as Halloween, space, and dinosaurages. The menus are a little convoluted, and the loading time for a parkapproaches one minute, but once inside you get access to that park'sattractions.

Once you've set down an attraction's layout, you can then ride on it infirst-person 3-D--an experience that is just about as vertigo inducing as itsreal-life counterpart. There is even variety in the roller coasters available:hanging steel, wood coasters, and even water rides.

The name Theme Park Roller Coaster implies that you'll spend most ofyourtime designing and riding these roller coasters. Unfortunately, the game hasmore insane micromanagement features than SimBureaucrat. Every stagehasat least three goals. The first is to stay in business for a specified periodoftime. The second is to make a certain amount of money within a year. The thirdis to get a certain amount of people to visit.

But if you are a roller coaster buff, or you enjoy the business simulationaspects of games like these, you'll want to add this game to your PS2collection. --Todd Mowatt

Pros:

• Offers up something different for console gamers
• Creating and riding your own roller coaster in first-person mode is a blast
• Building your own park in this game is much cheaper than going to a realtheme park

• Game's fun factor is watered down by business objectives
• Very steep learning curve will turn away younger, less patient gamers

Reviews (47)

*Amusement* in a *Park*Roller Coaster!
Roller Coaster teaches you "business." It is an amusement park maker. It is hard at first, if you don't know how to play. You start out with a few rides, you have to hire researchers, to research new rides, shops, & features. When you start to play & get into the game, a little guy pops up alot and it gets VERY annoying!!!!!!!!!!!

*Amusement* in a *Park*Roller Coaster!
Roller Coaster teaches you "business." It is an amusement park maker. It is hard at first, if you don't know how to play. You start out with a few rides, you have to hire researchers, to research new rides, shops, & features. When you start to play & get into the game, a little guy pops up alot and it gets VERY annoying!!!!!!!!!!!

warning:may be addictive
This is a fun game for those who are a little on the(anal)ytical side.Some younger gamers may be put off by the micromanagment involved, and managing the finacial/business side of your park's operations. (all you 8 yr old whiners stick to Spyro the Dragon) But for sim fans, (and even those who don't play a lot of sims like me)it's highly addictive. You build rides, sideshows, shops, research new features/rides, hire/fire/train staff, add bathrooms, trash cans, security cameras...ect...and of course design (and ride)rollercoasters. Obviously you always have to keep an eye on your bottom line.I went bankrupt on my first few attempts at managing my park, (much like real life, businesses often fail).You just have to keep tweaking until you get the right balance, and you can keep your park in the black. You can pick this game up cheap (about $10), so it's easy to take a chance on.

Re-defeat Bush '04

most boring game ever!
nobody should buy this. it is just absouluty boring and really *BAD* comic-like graphics. don't rent it. don't buy it. i know my grammar is bad but please take my advice don't ever rent, buy, or even glance at this game. however bullfrog does make some good games like the populous series but not this one.

Fun at the start, gets boring after a while...
This was one of my first games I got when I got my PS2. I got it because I liked the game Rollar Coaster Tycoon. When I started playing it,it was pretty fun. Lots of things to figure out, fun parks, cool ways to earn golden tickets. But after a while it got boring. It gets really hard to earn a golden ticket. It takes a long time in the later parks, so when my friend is over, he'll say,"When are you going to be done with that game,it's boring," right when I'm in the middle of a Park. The bad thing is, you can't save the game in the middle of a park. So when I turn it off then come back the next time, I'll have to do it all over again. I suggest you rent this game first, then if you do like it buy it. ... Read more

Features

• Create your own unique Sim and make new friends
• Random behavior of characters adds comedic mischief and unpredictability
• Create your dream home, build your business, or throw outrageous parties
• All-new, fun-filled, job experiences with entertaining mini-games
• Secure trading; manage a casino; or die a whimsical, morbid death

Reviews (37)

Don't buy if you're only into killing things...
...but if you have an active imagination and love getting goofy with people you've never met before, then this game is definitely for you!Just one word of warning:Be prepared to shell out $9.95 per month, because you WILL be addicted!Even so, considering the price of the average MMORPG subscription is well over $14 per month, The Sims Online is an absolute bargain you'll never be able to put down!

Ten dollars a month FORGET IT
I'm truly a sims lover. I have every expantion pack and sims 2. I just recently got this game because I didn't have it and I saw advertisment on the back of some Sims games. It looked cool that you can talk to other people online and that you can make friends. Also you can share a house with a husband or a best friend. Yeah, that sounds like a lot of fun right?? Well I got the game thinking that it was a lot of fun. When I opened it up and discovered something that was not said in the advertisements. If I wanted to play this game it would be ten dollars a month. That is just as much money as it costs to buy this game. I told my parents that it was 10 dollars a month and the first month free. My parents said no. Listen to me and don't waste the money buying this game in the first place.

An Amazing Game
TSO (as referred to in the actual game) is one of the best games ever.

You might've heard rumors about mafias and other people who aren't nice in the game, but through my experience, that isn't true. If you are just beginning the game and want to meet nice people, start out in Jolly Pines. Everyone helped me when I was new, and all of them became my good friends.

Just try this out. I think they are still offering your first month free, and you will quickly know if you like it or not. So give it a try, and see how you like it.

I sure did.

Kick @$$ Game!!
I LOVE the sims online...It's very addicting and not to hard to get the hang of. There are tons of people willing to help, especially at Newbies Job-Skill Center in Mount Fuji (A city you can choose to live in in the game). I HIGHLY Recommend it...and if you get on and are in Mount Fuji, and need help drop me (Megan-Beth) a message and I'll be more than willing to answer your questions!

Good Concept, but Falls Short
At first, TSO sounded like a great game. After I bought and played the game, however, it seems a little...well...pointless. You go around to other properties and make "money" by playing mini-games (that are strange, time consuming and not fun). Then you use the money to buy clothes, furninshings and building materials for a house. And then...not much happens after that. I wouldn't even categorize this as a game. There isn't really an obejct to it.
If you're considering buying the game to make friends and meet people, use AIM. TSO is the same concept except you see a fictional image of the person you're talking to. Not too exciting there. And all the interactions get really old after a few days...heck, the whole game gets old after a few days. Not to mention the monthly fee you have to pay to play. Definetly not worth it...
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Amazon.com Product Description

When longtime Sega mascot Sonic the Hedgehog made his debut on the Dreamcast console in Sonic Adventure, gamers were stunned. Sega had not only used the game to show off the tremendous possibilities of the then-new hardware, but they had reinvigorated the platform-style arcade adventure genre with massive, intricate levels, gleefully distracting minigames, and even a new kind of virtual pet, called a Chao, that could be combined with other pets, traded with friends, and even exchanged over the Internet. Sonic Adventure 2 ups the ante of its predecessor with all-new puzzles and levels, and even faster action reminiscent of the early Genesis-era games. Knuckles and Tails are back, as are the Chao pets (who can now talk!). ... Read more

Reviews (176)

Sonic Adenture 2, great game
This is one of my favorite Dream Cast Games. It has good graphics, but when they talk it's like wacthing a Japenese Godzilla movie being translated into english.

You may be either the Dark or Light with each differnt levels and story line. The characters you get are Shadow, Rouge, Dr. Robotink, Sonic, Tails, and Knuckles.

You also unlock SoundTracks you can listen to in the Options menu. I never really pay much attention to this though.

My favorite thing in this game has to be the Kart Racing Feature You unlock in the Tails and Rouge chase level.

This is also for two players too.

You can also get new objectives inthe level you beaten in the extras menu.

Overall this is a cool game you must buy it when you get the chance.

This Game is a 100% Definite Buy!
I hope this reveiw will be good to anyone who is thinking about buying this game.This was my first gamecube game I ever got, and i still play it.One of the best things about it is that there is always something to do, whether it is trying to get all "A"s on the stages, still trying to finish up Dark or Hero mode, then there is the whole thing with raising chao.But the game has a good storyline, and you can play from the dark charcters point of veiw ( Dr. Eggman, one of the only times you can play him!, Shadow the Hedgehog,like the oppesite of Sonic, and Rouge the Bat, someone which does the same thing Knuckles does in the game,) or the hero charcters (Sonic, Knuckles and Tails).The soundtrack is good and graphics are also very good.But going through raising chao is a whole nother story.You transport to Chao World, and you hatch an egg, and give animals and Chaos Drives found in the level.The change drasticly and start to be better at certain things, I won't say some of the things that can happen, and make the chao look cool, but a hint is, unless you want a neutral chao, try raising it with only one side of charcters, hero or dark.That is the great thing with Chaos, you can never beat that part of the game.I hope my reveiw was worthwille for Sonic Adventure Battle 2.

If I had to live with only one game then its this one!
I must first admit that I am subjective as I have played Sonic games since 1991.Sonic is, without question, the greatest video game series created.Mario who?

I don't have a Nintendo Gamecube, so I don't know how well the "port" of this translated to the GC.I do have a PS2 and Xbox and anxiously await for Sonic Heroes.I also have a GBPAsp and play Sonic Advance (1 and 2) often.

Sonic Adventure 2 (and Sonic Adventure 1) are worth locating a Dreamcast for alone.With Dreamcasts selling now for only $25 at local game stores, you don't have much to invest to get this game playing. (If you don't already have a DC.)

Its not perfect, it does have some quirks such as the camera positioning sometimes during the game.While you do have limited control of the camera in real time, there are times in the game where you may have to make a "blind jump" because of the view angle.A "blind jump" is a jump over an obstable that can't be seen.You simply jump and hope for the best.

Regardless of this quirk, this game is the game I would want to be with if I could only have one game.With vibrant graphics, fast aracady game play, a 3D nostalgia of the excellent 2D scrollers of years past, this game could very well be labeled as "the best game ever for any console".

Sonic rocks
I definately reccomend this game! Buy it! Sega of America did it again with Sonic Adventure 2!!
Buy it!

I Love Sonic 4ever
When I first played this game I was at my friend's house. I really enjoyed playing with the chaos and beating all the different levels in the 2-player mode. Very fun indeed.

The graphics on this game are totally and completely awsome. Whenever I play it I always come back to thinking about the grapics and how much they seem so real. The music is great too, especially the lyrics. They are so capturing that I almost always find myself singing along.

Even though I have only gotten passed the 11th level/Death Chamber, what I have played was great. (I hope eggman doesn't take over the world.) In the levels there has been lots of fun and exictement, with 6 characters to choose from you never actually know what's coming next. There's racing with Shadow and Sonic, Treasure hunting with Knuckles and Rouge, and button mashing shooting stages between Dr. Eggman and Tails

Anyways, pretty much every aspect of the game is wonderful, except for a few things: for one, the lipsyncing is notoriously poor, some lyrics in the music are pretty rude, and it's sorta hard the chao combinations work for you(such as animals and chaos drives), and if you don't do it right they can turn out looking kinda drunk. But hey , no game is perfect so that's just my opinion. If you ever play the game and you want to get , go for it , but I suggest getting the GameCube version since the Dreamcast one is pretty hard to find. I loooooooooove this game!!! Go Sega!!! ... Read more

Features

• PC Products
• ESRB Rating: E (Everyone)
• Action/Adventure

Reviews (45)

Writing that makes you wish you were in Soviet Russia
Oh man, where do I begin?First of all, I have never written an amazon review.Reason being that I am usually pretty indifferent, or i should say on the level and feel that the customer can choose for him or herself without listening to my opinion which is many time different from theirs anyway.However, this game was so utterly and painfully terrible that I feel it my duty .... no, my crusade, my jihad, my mission and my ka to warn anyone, ANYONE no matter your usual preference of games to avoid this embarressmet at all costs.Do not take this game even if someone offers YOU 20 bucks to take it off their hands.This curse, this abomination may quiet possibly signal the doom of mankind and any further intelligent thinking on the part of mankind.The writing is terrible on such a level that I felt sick listening to the dialog .... which is impossible to turn down other than adjusting you own speaker volume because this game offers absolutely no game options what so ever.I am one of the few people who still love playing adventure games and i state this so no one gets the imppression that i am a first person shooter who's first forray into adventure gaming was this.I play adventure games for story, writing and thinking .... this monstrosity of a game gets a F in every category.I'm serious, do not waste your money on this game, do not waste your time or even 2-3 days of your life on this game .... go outside and feed bread crumbs to ducks or drill an enormous hole straight through your eyeball, just do not play this game.It is a curse that will stay with you.After witnessing this you will never ever buy an adventure again without first reading 30 reviews at least.After playing this game, which i might add I did not have the stomach to complete, I now no longer believe that mankind as a whole is evolving upwards toward some form of perfection.I now believe that we are de-volving at an unparrelled rate and that soon we will be swinging from trees again or living in caves drawing stick figures of deer and bears and such and calling those stick figures works of unriveled artistry.Please, unless you are considering all the pros of tolitarian censorship, then avoid this game as if it were a rampaging rabid grizzley in heat.

Corny and made little sense to me
This game was just bizzare. I rarely laughed at the corny humor that saturates the gameplay--I usually rolled my eyes. I thought the navigation was illogical and frustrating as well. This is one of those games that I forced myself to finish, and was glad when it was over. Still, it had enough challenge in it to keep me going, so it wasn't a total waste. I've definitely played worse games (like Conspiracies).

Save your money unless they come out with a patch
This game has done nothing but misbehave. First it did not want to load my saved game so I started over again. Second time around it was OK. Then the game blacked out on me at the same point every time, I uninstalled and installed again but the same thing kept happening. The Adventure Company has no on-line help, you have to e-mail them. I could not find a patch either. I am probably going to e-mail them to see what happens but basically I have written it off. I have all the requirements needed according to the box(XP etc.).

The little I played was disappointing and very confusing, the best thing they could do was to give a solution guide along so you can check if you are really just confused or does the game go somewhere?? I never got past the 2nd chapter so who knows?? Graphics are very cartoon like but then I am used to Myst, Syberia and other top of the line games. I could live with that if other features would make up for it, but that is not the case.

Dreadful
Had a heck of a time trying to run it on XP which only added to the unavoidable realization that this "adventure game" is a complete waste of a person's time and energy. I couldn't tell you much in the way of storyline because my computer would freeze up every 10 sec. I gave up trying to go past the 1st chapter. Who needs this aggravation. Root canal is more pleasant.

My Kind of Exploring
This is not for people who like shooters or blowing things up. You can easily get lost in the jungle for a while if you don't keep track of where you have been. Then there are the 6 doors that all look the same. They have a beautiful butterfly pattern on them, but you have to keep track of which door goes to which room. I really like this kind of exploring. I haven't scene a game like this in years. Once you find your way around, then you have to have found the right inventory items and figure out where you need to use them. Some of these are hilarious. You are in for some surprises. Then you can also explore areas out of sequence which adds to the confusion. There are doors in the middle of nowhere that are dimensional portals. Let alone you keep looking for the same guy, well, at least he kind of looks like the same guy. Actually the Doc is different versions of himself in past lives. These can be funny too. One time he is in a gorilla suit, then he looks like a sailor from a corporate office and then he is locked up in something - but I don't want to give that away. If you like taking your time trying to figure out a whacky world this is the one. ... Read more

Amazon.com Review

In a world dominated by grim and gritty console games, it's difficult tofind a madcap adventure about the triumphs of a goofball would-be pirate. Yetthat's exactly what we have in Escape from Monkey Island. This PC portfollows the latest misadventures of Guybrush Threepwood as he tries to makesense of his ridiculous world. The PC-style gameplay consists of conversing,exploring, and lots of puzzle solving. Gamers who lack patience or who loatheMyst-like puzzles might want to skip this game, but they'll be missing onone of the most unique console experiences on the market.

The game's forte is clearly its style. Its dialogue, while sometimes lengthy, isoften witty and boisterously entertaining. Its characters and environments arebright and vibrant. Its puzzles--in which you often match wacky objects inbizarre situations--are straight out of a Looney Tunes cartoon. Few games canmatch Escape from Monkey Island's humor, and none of them are on thePlayStation2.

Although the character designers and animators were able to achieve a playfulstyle, some of the series' personality was lost in the translation from 2-Dsprite-based graphics to 3-D polygons. Still, there's really nothing else likeit on the PlayStation2. Gamers looking for something different or wanting totake a break from saving the world from cataclysmic menaces should give thisgame a shot. --Raymond M. Padilla

Pros:

• A unique, lighthearted, hilarious adventure
• Playful graphics
• Side-splitting dialogue

• Some puzzles are tricky, with unobvious solutions
• Myst-like gameplay mechanics may bore some players
• Some conversations are unnecessarily long

Reviews (41)

a GREAT game! .. but hard to sell :(
I absolutely loved this game!
The characters, the music, the art, the dialog .. it's all just done so amazingly well.
The worst part about it for me was when it ended .. I just wanted it to keep going.
I really, really hope they make another one.

Unfortunately a game like this is not easy to sell to the general gaming public. It's hard to advertise to people what is so great about it and because of that I would imagine that it's difficult to sell many copies.
I can only guess about the outrageous number of hours and the extreme amount of effort that must have gone into making this game.
I don't know how many copies have sold, but I don't think it's nearly enough to make up for the amount of work that went into it.

If you can manage to do so, I recommend playing all the other monkey island games first (in order) to really immerse yourself in the Monkey Island world.
Monkey Island 1 and 2 are pretty old so don't expect to be impressed with graphics or sound but they're both still great fun.
Monkey Island 3 (The Curse of Monkey Island) is a more recent release that is comparable to this game in quality .. even without the 3D graphics .. it too is a great game!

Monkey island: more fun than a barrel of monkeys... with one
4 star fun rating is because of all the game's bugs (little programing errors that they didn't catch) the only one i hit was in monkey combat, i couldn't get through cause it would freeze up and i would hav to restart the game (i don't know if it on cpu version i have ps2 version) it did it each time so i played to that spot again (like 5 sixths of the way in) and it did it AGAIN!!!!!!! te game itself is hillarious i used online guides for the puzzles i couldn't figure out. it has more bugs than what i found (looking on various websites makes it odvious) i rate it 4 stars because of the bugs.

Truly Original
I suppose you could say that I've been living underground, as this is the first exposure that I've had to the Monkey Island series. I bought this game based on the cover art and the concept. I was looking for an inventive game, and boy, did I get one. I've never encountered a game quite like Escape from Monkey Island, and it depresses me that it is the last game in the series. The puzzles are challenging, but only because they require thought. The jokes are incredibly funny, and they last through the entire game. Although I've never played any of the other Monkey Island or LucasArt games, I picked up on a lot of the inside jokes and laughed some more. The interaction with the settings was unique, as were the responses from other characters. The music was fitted perfectly to the theme, and was highly addictive without being annoying. The gameplay was slick. The graphics were sharp and colorful. The only drawback I can think of is the insanity of Monkey Kombat. I didn't like that I had to go online to figure out how to win Monkey Kombat and advance to the end of the game. The designers could have come up with something less involved in that situation, which is the singular reason why I gave the game only 4 stars.

Overall, this is a wonderful game. I highly recommend that you check it out.

Best series of games ever!
This is part 4 out of 4. I gotta say i've been playing monkey island ever since i accidently discovered it and i've been hooked. Believe it or not i learned a lot of things from it, like what "grog" is and a lot of other things. This game requires you to use your head and use found objects to create tools to escape all kinds of challenges. Part I was excellent Part II was pretty good too, part 3 (Curse of Monkey island) is probably my favorite. I'll be honest in Curse of monkey island i got to the very last challenge and I never completed it. It was quite hard and was taking sooooo long that i just quit the game...but the overall game is great and so humerous and helarious i love it. The best thing is you really can't die in the game unless you discover a secret way to. Another great thing is it usually has 2 different endings depending on which route you took during the game. I love it!!! And i want Part 5 to be released already!!!!! If you've never played this game, start with Part I (graphics are a little old and 2d but it looks classic) if you can find it in stores, that way you won't be confused with the story line! Part 3 (curse of MI) is more of a great cartoon look, and part 4 (escape from MI) is a 3d game which is kinda hard to control he tends to walk the opposite way you press the arrow key! You'll have to get used this one. Hope this helps :/

Nowhere near as bad as some make out to be
I've read many people's view of this game on the internet... and some treat it like the worst game ever made.There are some very mixed views as well.For instance, some say the puzzles are too easy, others say they are too hard.A lot of all time Monkey Island fans say this is not as good as the last three, as the point n' click method has been abandoned in favour of using the keyboard, and they HATE the 3d graphics.

In my personal opinion, this game is good.It's just as good as "The Curse Of Monkey Island" (the 3rd game), or perhaps better.It's also funnier than the last games, as there are tons of references to movies, especially "Star Wars".

This game starts off at where the last one finished, where Guybrush and Elaine get married and the demonically evil demon/zombie/ghost/pirate Le Chuck has been burried under a mountain of ice.When they arrive back at Mêlée Island after their honeymoon, they find that Elaine has been declared dead, and a new govenor called Charles L. Charles has arrived to take her position, and decides to destroy her mansion (but the catapult operator is absolute garbage at throwing rocks) Elaine needs to run for govenor in order to beat Charles L. Charles.Meanwhile Guybrush has to do everything his wife tells him to do, which results in various problems, like being framed for bank robbery and trying to win a diving contest.

The previous games' graphics were in 2D, but the 3D graphics here look pretty good, especially the detailed backgrounds.

The music is also great in this game.Some of tunes will get stuck in your head for weeks!

I give the game 4 stars, because of a few letdowns like the stupid ending and Monkey Kombat.

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A must-have for any FPS fan!
I'll say right from the outset that I'm not a really huge Star Wars fan, though I did enjoy the films. But I am a first-person-shooter fan going way back to Wolfenstein 3D, and I know my FPSs and I know outstanding level design. Jedi Knight: Dark Forces 2 has some of the best level design and by far the most memorable locations of any FPS I've ever played. Please don't confuse this with graphical splendor. Back in 1997 I was stunned at how good this game looked. Now it's 2005 and I've just now decided to play it again. And while the graphics do look ancient compared to modern games, I cannot describe what a rush it is to visit these old familiar 'places'. The sense of 'place' is so powerful, I felt like I was visiting real places I had actually been to before. It was like re-visiting real places instead of virtual ones. Look folks, if you are a graphics junkie, you've really got no business playing any game older than 3 or 4 years old. But if gameplay is your thing, this is your game. The levels are absolutely VAST. I have never in my life felt such vertigo when playing a game. And that includes all modern ones. As far as inducing vertigo goes, this game has never been challenged. Even Jedi Outcast and Jedi Academy don't come close to matching this game's dizzying heights (or vast distances). The 'puzzles' are really quite logical and fit right into the game. Playing an old game like this is akin to watching an old movie. Sure, the technology is old, but the heart is still there, and both old and new can be enjoyed equally if you can accept each on its own terms. Replaying Jedi Knight: Dark Forces 2 has been a real treat for me. I just can't believe I waited 8 years to do it! Also, for reference, it runs superbly at its highest settings on my Windows XP w/ SP2, Athlon XP 2600+ with 1 gig ram, and an NVidia 6600GT w/ 128 video ram. Using a Logitech optical mouse and am have absolutely no control or video issues. In-game settings: 1600 x 1200 resolution, checked the box for 3D acceleration and turned on every option there is, including entering '32' in the 'Minumum Texture Size' box and checked the box for 'Back Buffer In System Memory'. Also increased view size to just short of maximum. Only problem I'm having is manually saving the game by exiting out to the save menu. When I save the game that way, the game will crash to desktop, but the save DOES work, so I just re-load the game and in 10 seconds I'm going again. QUICKSAVE however, works without a hitch, so that's what I use most of the time. Also, each time I start the game, I have to set the graphics options...annoying, but nothing to it, and well worth the small hassle to enjoy this game at its highest settings on a modern computer. Aside from the manual save glitch, it's VERY stable on my rig. I can play for hours with not a single visual problem. There are very few 'classic' games that run this well on a modern WinXP rig.

A classic...in it's time....
This is a review for Dark Forces II: Jedi Knight. Amazon.com is grouping all the 'Jedi Knight' games together which is a huge mistake, because all of them are very different.

There is at least a five-year gap between Jedi Knight and its sequel, Outcast. In this game, Kyle Katarn learns about his force heritage and must battle 7 Dark Jedi led by Jerec for control of the Valley of the Jedi. In all honesty, while this game was hailed as a classic and received many 'game of the year' awards during its initial release, it hasn't aged well. Most polygon-based shooters dont, and it's somewhat painful to look back on the rudimentary character models and textures (though the basic level design itself is still top notch). Outcast also improved on everything that Jedi Knight brought to the table, including a better lightsaber combat system and better implementation of force powers. I won't deny that the game was an absolute blast to play through years ago, but nostalogic value alone doesn't make this one worth picking up.

What DOES make it worth picking up though, is that the game featured an intricate story told through cutscenes with live actors. Everyone is shot on a bluescreen, sure, but the acting is mostly up to Star Wars standards, and it's worth buying to unlock all the cinemas and watch this cool Star Wars footage.

As a game, there's really no reason to pick up the original Jedi Knight anymore, but if you're interested in viewing the cutscenes, then this is an absolute must-have. I'm giving this game 3 stars because 5 stars, what it was worth upon original release, doesn't accurately represent the game today.

Best Game Since 1997!
As being a dedicated JK'er since 1997, I have to write a review for anyone out there thinking about purchasing this game.

First off, this game was way ahead of its time when it was first released. The graphic engine and multiplayer aspects dominated any competition there were at the time!

The never-ending contributions from JK players all over the world also make it one of the all time best games ever! The endless array of 3rd party levels and mods there are for this game are astronomical! Over the years, fellow JK Editors have found ways of updating it to make it play and look better. I am one of them. I have created a multiplayer level series for this game called The Dralloc Series (www.theddc.cjb.net) which shows exactly how much this game has grown!

With the utilization of new 3D graphic power, Jedi Knight really shines! The lighting and architectural abilities of the JK engine make absolutely outstanding visuals that make you think as if you were really there! (especially in Dralloc Levels)

The single player aspect of this game also stands out. Either ripping through it with a wide arsenal of high-powered weapons, or weilding your trusty lightsaber, you are also accompanied with several force powers of your choice. They really come in handy when up against the stonger, more difficult enemies!

In conclusion, this is by far one of the best First Person Shooters of all time! Definately worth the buy! Own a piece of Star Wars history today!

Still good in 2004
I recently got high-end computer that can play all the graphics-intensive games I've wanted to play for years, like Black & White and Neverwinter Nights.While I was buying those games, I also picked up this one because I'd been interested in the series for a while and was impressed by the reviews.I was a little concerned that it wouldn't even run properly on my new machine, but if worst came to worst I could always play it on the old one.However, to my great pleasure it does run on my computer (128Mb ATI Radeon 9700, 2.8GHz Intel Pentium 4, 512Mb RAM, Windows XP), although it's a little hyper--I turned the mouse sensitivity all the way down and it's just barely manageable.The only problems I've had are that it crashes from time to time when I'm loading or saving a game--and restarting it takes less time than waiting for levels to load in some games on my old computer, so that doesn't bother me much--and the cutscenes don't play right--the sound is out of sync and after a while they start to skip.Otherwise, it runs beautifully.The graphics are a little dated (the water is the worst; it looks like shag carpet), but all things considered not terrible, and they don't in anyway detract from the enjoyment for me.In terms of gameplay, I love it.I've never been a huge fan of shooter games (Doom gave me nightmares when I was a teenager and turned me off to them for a long time), and yet of the half-dozen games I got for my new computer, it's this one that I can play for six or eight hours straight and not even realize it.I like NWN, I like B&W, but I love Jedi Knight.My favorite things about it: you can play in either 1st or 3rd person, which I find extremely helpful, because when I'm navigating a narrow ledge I like to be able to see my feet, but if I'm shooting an enemy who's just a speck in the distance, the 1st person crosshair is useful; I've never seen controls so thoroughly customizable; having a lightsaber kicks arse; Jedi powers kick arse; and I find myself using almost all of my weapons in different contexts, rather than always going with the most powerful weapon available--lightsaber is great for taking down a few enemies quietly, especially with its ability to block incoming fire; stormtrooper rifle is great for thinning out crowds, and in 3rd person because you don't have to aim it very precisely; thermal grenades are good for sneaking up on groups of enemies, especially from above, and for detonating mines; crossbow is good for precision sniping in 1st person; I use the railgun similarly to the stormtrooper rifle but it's precise enough to work better in 1st person; etc...So, all in all, a great game which holds its own against newer, more technologically advanced games.I'd recommend it to anyone.

Must have been "good" back in the day
I bought this game by accident. I thought I was getting Star Wars: Jedi Knight 2 Outcast. Turns out it was Dark Forces 2 (my fault for not reading the description more carefully). Even so, I can't help but be dissapointed.

Jedi Knight Dark Forces 2 is the sequel to Star Wars Dark Forces. It follows the story of Kyle Kataarn. A young Jedi straddling the line between the Light and Dark side of the Force.

I realise that this game is over seven years old. But still when held against games such as Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six (which was released the same year) this game looks graphically challenged. The characters are rather stiff and rigid looking and the environments are extremely bland. The gameplay fares no better. It esentially consists of running around blasting and hacking various non-descript bad guys (and later Stormtroopers) with little rhyme or reason. Occasionally there are Boss battles but those are often frustrating. Eventually you are rewarded with different Force powers, none of which seem to work very well. The controls will often have you fumbling to find the right key for the right weapon or Force power. Also, our man Kyle is not exaclty the heartiest hero on video game. He is often easily overwhelmed and collapses in a heap making you restart the level. The level map is not very helpful either.

All in all I have to say that the game's biggest downfall is it's age. It just hasn't held up well over the years. Unless you're a collector or a Star Wars fanatic, it's best to stear clear of this game. It wasn't very fun to say the least. Spend a few extra bucks and either pick up Jedi Knight 2 Outcast or even Jedi Academy. One thing Dark Forces 2 does is let you see just how far technically video games have progressed over the last seven years. Other than that there's not much reason to play this game. ... Read more

Editorial Review

Mario's illustrious career has earned the fella the right to relax, so it's no surprise that virtual golfers can now join him on the links... Mario style, of course. In Mario Golf, players join the star and his usual posse--Luigi, Pyoshi, Wario, Princess Peach, and Baby Mario, among others--on six themed courses, each with unique obstacles and landmarks recognizable from Mario's previous ventures. Despite one's expectations of a cartoonish "golf light" experience, the gameplay is actually on par with many serious golf simulations and is undeniably the best golf game for the Nintendo 64.

The game is equally balanced for pros and amateurs alike. Seasoned virtual golfers and perfectionists can choose a club, adjust the golfer's stance, gauge the wind direction, and apply a variety of spins to the ball. Casual golfers can let the computer caddy pick the best club and line up the golfer, and then simply swing away.

A variety of 10 classic and cleverly original game modes are available. Among the more interesting challenges are ring shot, requiring players to land shots through floating rings, and mini golf, complete with banked walls and ramps. In addition to the traditional tournament, skins, and match modes, golfers can play speed golf, requiring players to finish a round of golf as quickly as possible. --Eric Twelker

Pros:

• Great variety of game modes
• High replay value
• Strong multiplayer mode for up to 4 players

• No hidden Mario Golf Kart mode (that we know of, at least)

Reviews (45)

Good
The Golfing Is Nice And Smooth In This Game And Also There Is Lots Of Playable Characters.The Golf Courses Look Very Good And Just About Everything In The Game Has Nice Things To Offer.Any N64 Owner Should Defintely Check This Game Out

Mariogolf 64 Review
This game is very entertaining for many golfers and children alike. It is a lot of fun although it is very far from reality, as in having piranha plants,chomps,etc.

Four!!!
Not that many golf games in the video game industry can actually sell very, very well. Most of them use a major player's name, and suppose to have their "skills" in the process. Not that many of them can have a strong sense of enjoyment in the golf world, where everyone wants a more serious side in the sports world with football, and basketball. However, Nintendo seemed to hit the nail on the head with their 2000 creation.

With Mario Golf, the game consists of the start of four golfers, including Baby Mario, Peach, and a couple of others. Throughout the game, you can access the Get Character mode, which can help you challenge other characters like Mario, Bowser, and Yoshi. Once you win the character, you also need them, the harder the challenger in the round. It is also important in the Tournament mode, where you can also earn enough points toward newer golf courses and challenging holes in the process. Each course reflecting on the cute, Mario Brothers themed style, which makes it appealing to all ages old and young, where the other games don't seem to have that sense of enjoyment.

Although Nintendo stopped making games for the Nintendo 64, Mario Golf is only one of the very few sports games I highly recommend for the system. Although many people might not see the review, because of the newer game system reviews and newer games of the Gamecube, Xbox, and Playstation 2.

Bunch O' Fun!
I am NOT a video game fanatic. Actually, there are very few games that I even like. This one though, I can truely enjoy. Eight cool courses (two of them mini-golf!), secret characters, its all good. Should go on the wish list of one even if they call themselves a medicore gamer!

Greatest Game Ever
Mario Golf is the greatest game in the history of the world.Period. ... Read more

Editorial Review

A downright creepy "survival horror" title, Silent Hillsucceeds where most Resident Evil-inspired titles suck: keepingyou hooked and instilling you with fear throughout the game. Playersare cast as Harry Mason in his desperate search for his daughter, whomysteriously disappeared after their car crashed into a gully outsideof a desolate resort town.

The 3-D environments in Silent Hill are bathed in fog ordarkness, making its dismal setting all the more eerie; this alsoallows for some spectacular lighting effects when using a flashlight inthe dark. Granted, there are some pretty coarse graphics being obscuredhere, but it's a fair trade-off, considering the game's short loadtimes.

Silent Hill is played from a third-person perspective, viewedfrom both fixed and moving camera angles. As with similar games, theviewpoint can be awkward at times, especially during combat, which hereis so clunky that you should try to avoid it whenever possible--somethingyou should do anyway, as this isn't Tomb Raider.

Rather than resort to cheap scare tactics, Silent Hill featuresa gameplay twist that works very well with its limited visibilityenvironments. Harry carries a radio with him that crackles with staticwhenever the game's nasties are near, and continues until they're nolonger in the vicinity or have been killed off. (Enemies may requirefurther whacking when they're down, as they like to play dead.)Additionally, the supported Dual-Shock controller pulsates in aheartbeatlike fashion whenever you're moderately or seriously injured.--Joe Hon

Pros:

• Suspenseful story with bone-chilling gameplay
• Short load times
• Excellent lighting and fog effects
• Five possible endings add replay value

• Coarse graphics
• Clunky combat

Reviews (182)

Wat Better Than Resident Evil 2
If you like scary fun, shooting things and kicking thing on the floor, then you'll love this game! Silent Hill is a great addition for any survival horror fan's collection. Or just anybodies collection. While its almost as good as Resident Evil 4, people who still have a Ps2 or a working PSX, you should pick this up.The graphics might not be as good as Resident Evil,
it's still a must buy. It's the scariest game you will ever play
along with better camera angles, running and shooting, bloodier and scarier enemy design than any other survival horror game. If you play this with every light off in your house and your alone, keep a gun. Trust me, you will get scared. And you can use a chainsaw! How cool is that? You dont be a fan of survival horror games to enjoy Silent Hill. Infact, you dont even need to like video games to love or get scared by SilenT Hill.

The beginning to the best horror series of all time
Rating: A
Perhaps it was with Resident Evil that horror games began to rear their ugly head (pun intended), but it was here that psychological tension and true horror was established on the Playstation, as few can argue the tension and suspense this game, and all of the games in the series exhibit in terms of just staying with you long after you've put down the controller, and have crawled into bed for what you might have hoped to be a nice night of sleep. Although part two trounces this game in nearly every category, this game still stands the test of time, as one of the defining games on Playstation 1, as where RE reinvented horror, Silent Hill turned it on its head, and bludgeoned it with a rusty screwdriver, making you wonder where in the hell the creators for this game got their ideas in the first place. Basically the story in a nutshell revolves around Harry Mason, as he drives by the town of Silent Hill late one night, with his daughter Cheryl. Upon seeing a motorcycle cop pass him, it is only moments later, where he once again sees her bike again; but turned over on the side of the road. Upon looking back up a girl is standing in the middle of the road, Harry swerves to avoid hitting her, and the next time he awakens, he finds Cheryl gone, his jeep destroyed, and he is in a town encircled with mist and filled with dead ends that lead to nowhere in particular. Picking up mellee objects and guns along the way, Harry fights through hordes of demons (or are they really demons?) to find his daughter, and try to save her from the hellish town of Silent Hill. From a church to a school, and all the way to a hospital, and a mall, few places are left unturned in Harrys search for his missing daughter, as the mangled pieces of ths puzzle fall into place, the storyline becomes more and more disjointed until the bizarre final battle in Nowhere. A note to those that might play through the game, and be caught off guard by the seemingly strange storyline, that never seems to come together completely, play Silent Hill 3 to get the true conclusion of this games storyline, or simply head on over to GameFaqs.com and check out any of the storyline weavers over there, they are written impeccably well, and help to bridge the gap where you might be left wondering exactly what the hell is going on. Although the games battle system is a bit awkward, Silent Hill is more about atmosphere and storyline, which it exhibits in spades all throughout the whole series (once again part 2 being the pinnacle). If you enjoy this game, check out Jacob's Ladder, an excellent and disturbing movie, that hugely inspired this game and the series in general, this will also help you get a feel for the whole disjointed reality, nightmare scenarios present thorughout the whole series. All I can say to conclude this article is wait til these guys make a game on the upcoming generation of systems, as truly these crators are geniuses, that have mastered the craft of game making to an art form, and their works give you the same kind of horror and awe as looking at Francis Bacon painting, as we wonder just what the hell is beyond the abyss, awaiting us in the inner sanctums of our own dilapidated imagination, and dreams. Enjoy.

THE scariest video game ever created!!!!
Back in 2002, I had never really played any kind of survival horror game ever in my life.A friend of mine came over to my house and brought Silent Hill and the Playstation.I was just watching and I really liked how it had snow falling out in the town in the summer nonetheless, it looked like a really scary game.Then, months later, I borrowed this game from my friend and played from the beginning and didn't get really far because I really didn't know what to do.Finally, one night, when my friend was back over at my house, I was playing and he was sitting there watching and we were playing with surround sound, the lights off and no one else was in the house.From the very beginning alley, I was very scared!So I get to the school, Midwich Elementary School, and everything looks normal.My friend who was watching kept telling me that once I go through the Clock Tower, I will be back at Midwich Elementary and that it will be the same school but at the same time, it wouldn't be the same school and at that point, I was really starting to freak out.I had no idea what horrors were waiting for me!

I go through the Clock Tower and I hear these really creepy sirens, I'm to the point where I want to turn the game off but my friend was with me and kept telling me to move on.So I start to go into the school and once I'm in, I'm freaking out!All the floors were replaced by metal grates with nothing below them, the walls were like chained fences, everything covered in blood, pure horror and terror!!I was really scared by the visuals and the music.Something really creepy in the Alternate school is when you go into one of the bathroom's on the first floor, you end up on the second floor, creepy!!!Just everything that I saw and heard in every room and corridor scared me to death!!

I turned the game off after I was done in the school and couldn't sleep with the light off!!I did eventually play through the whole game and beat it but I have never been so scared playing a video game in my entire life!!!The really scary music and sound effects play a big part.But what's really scary isn't just the atmosphere, the music or visuals.It freaks me out thinking about why the town of Silent Hill is deserted and how Samael came along.If I think about this stuff before I go to sleep, a lot of times, I can't sleep.The Alternate Hospital, Alchemilla Hospital is another really scary place in the game that really scared me too but not as bad as the school.To be honest, when I first was going through the Alternate school, the way it looked, that's what I thought hell would look like, it was so scary.To this day, it scares me!Sometimes even with the light on, it's scary!!Even though the graphics aren't the best, this Silent Hill game scares me more than Silent Hill's 2, 3 or 4 and they have better graphics!!!I would not recommend this game to anyone who scares easily!

A very, VERY disturbing game...
I got "Silent Hill" as a gift, one of several that i enjoyed playing on the old playstation 1.I had played resident evil, parasite eve, etc; and enjoyed them all.But i really hadn't been all that frightened.

Then i started to play Silent Hill.

This game doesn't showcase the fact that it's SCARY or BLOODY.It presents itself as being purely eery- a cold, lonely sort of fear that pervades the game.The snow, the mist, the radio, and (interestingly enough) the somewhat characatured objects.Weapons, items, and environmental stuff all seem slightly out of proportion.

But the biggest shock, for me, was the "otherworld".Seeing what was just an EERY town turn into something like hell was overwhelming.And it's not an ostentatious hell (BLOOD!GUTS!TOOOOORRRRRRTTTTUUUUURRRRE!!!).It was extremely subtle, only small- but very dire, very effective- changes take place.And that's what makes the game so scary.There is no clear cut line between "Silent Hill" and the hellish otherworld, and that makes it so very frightening.To this day i wonder where the blackness beneath the chain-link ground leads...

And that's just the story.Gameplay is surprisingly fun, though rather simple.You will have a blast beating creatures with the manhole opener.You won't be all that stumped by the puzzles, although there is much to explore, and you have to pay great attention to detail to arrive at the best of the multiple endings.Gameplay remains the understatement, however, as this game manages an almost cinematic horror more than a party-worthy funfest.But this is ultimately much more rewarding in the end, especially when you can't fall asleep...

Wonderful atmosphere!
Harry Mason and his seven year old daughter Cheryl are on their way to the lakeside resort known as Silent Hill for a peaceful getaway when a mysterious teenage girl appears in the headlights.Harry swerves to avoid her and ends up crashing through a fence into Silent Hill.When he regains consciousness, he finds Cheryl is missing.The town seems to be completely abandoned, save for a few abominations scurrying about, covered in a thick blanket of fog, and it's snowing-in July.He spots Cheryl up ahead through the fog and calls out to her but she runs away from him.She escapes and he is now stranded in the town and is left to search for his missing daughter in a town that is periodically taken over by the otherworld, AKA hell.

If you think the town is creepy at first, just wait.It gets MUCH better.Skinned bodies are hung from steal fence walls.Faceless zombie children sneak up on you in the halls of the Midwich school, knives in hand.Everything is drenched in blood and guts.Screeches, banging on a piano, cockroaches the size of cats scuttling across the floor and nibbling on your toes, the body of a decapitated dog whose head has apparently served as a child's basketball lies on the ground, grunting gorilla/men tackle you and tear out your throat, nurses in the hospital pursue you with knives, the ghost of a little girl runs past, giggling, headless ragdolls are nailed to the walls, something in the room crashes but you turn....and noone's there.

Throughout the game, you'll eventually discover why the town keeps being invaded by the otherworld, who is holding Cheryl captive and why, who the mysterious teenage girl in the road was and why she keeps appearing, and you'll meet a few interesting characters including the eccentric, creepy old woman Dahlia Gillespie, a girl named Alessa who's past is truly horrific, a female police officer named Cybil, a gruff hospital worker named Michael Kauffman, and the sweet, frightened nurse Lisa Garland.

The game terrifies many, but it honestly didn't frighten me in the least, although I LOVED the eery atmosphere, the plot, and the characters.Speaking of which, the plot is one of the deepest, most involved video game plots you'll ever see.After playing the game, you'll probably need to read a plot guide off of gamefaqs.com in order to grasp everything, and even then, it's a bear to take in everything.The writers are geniuses and Dean Koontz and Stephen King would be proud to call the plot their own brainchild.

So how about the other three Silent Hill games?Well, I Silent Hill 2 was a fantastic game that I highly recommend (it doesn't tie in to the first installment's plot).I've played through 98% of Silent Hill 3 (which is a sequel to Silent Hill 1, so try to play 1 before 3) and it's good, but dissapointing compared to the first two.Silent Hill 4, I've only played a tiny amount of as a rental, but the opening movie was quite frightening. ... Read more

Product Description

Bitten by a genetically altered spider, high school student Peter Parker is suddenly empowered with supernatural abilities, including web-slinging, wall-crawling and super spider senses. Jump into the suit of a fledgling Spider-Man as he learns how to battle the forces of evil in a stunning 3-D New York City. Crawl, leap and swing amongst the dizzying heights of skyscrapers, looking to catch criminals and super-villains in your web. Come face to face with your nemesis, the Green Goblin in death-defying aerial combat. Just like the movie, this could be Spidey's toughest battle... or his last. See if you can be the hero of the city by defeating the Green Goblin. ... Read more

Features

• Platform: PlayStation 2
• ESRB Rating: Everyone
• Genre: Action/Adventure

Reviews (189)

This game is alright
This game is cool for awhile if you like to swing around the city and save people but the graphics are a little crappy and you do the same bull over and over again like save people and hear people scream spiderman help me over and over again.Gets old fast but if your die hard spider dork you need to buy this but if your an average gamer like myself you might want to rent this for a couple days.

Spider-Man: Cool or Fool?
This game was super awesome, but the game was too easy. The only thing missing was another level. It could have used another level.Finding those combos are hard.For those who are reading, here's a chaeat that enables all levels: ARACHNIDCool, huh? I give it an 8.4. But really, it requires skill and strong focus, but seriously, it could have used another level.

fun for action players
This game overall is one of my favorites. It really deserves 4 and a half stars. But one of the things is a lot of the things in the game don't happen in the movie. This is not a problem for me and probably for most. In the game you not only fight the Green Goblin but the Shocker, Vulture, and Scorpion, with the addition of Uncle Ben's killer (who really isn't a supervillian). Another nice thing about this game is the combat, which can also be a hassle at times. In the game you get WAY more moves than in the previous games. In the beggining you don't get many awesome combo moves, but as you progress through the game your moves get more interesting. Another nice thing is the graphics. At times you'll just want stand and look at the buildings which reflect the other things outside and the designs on Spiderman's or Goblin's outfit.This games bosses are challenging and willmake you want to fight them again. Buy this game.

Pretty Good Spiderman Game
This is a pretty good Spiderman game let me name some good and bad parts bout this game.

The Good
It goes beyond the movie
pretty decent graphics
fly around
pretty long playing time

The Bad
You cant go all over New York
The storyline was kinda like the movie, but should of been more
if u go down to low when flying u end up falling down and restarting the level.

Overall: 4.0/5.0

Cool Game
This is a great fighting game. I love the moves, and the addition of Spidey-Sense. A game for kids from 1 to 92. Although it's been said many times, many ways, get Spiderman for PS2. ... Read more

Amazon.com Review

One of two new Zelda games for the Game Boy Color, TheLegend of Zelda: Oracle of Seasons is the more action-focused titleof the duo. The Triforce has alerted Link to trouble in the land ofHolodrum, where the General of Darkness has kidnapped Din, the Oracleof Seasons. The villain hopes to transform Holodrum into a wasteland bychanging the order of seasons. It's up to you to help Link saveHolodrum by rescuing Din.

The game features more combat and fewer puzzles than its sister, makingit better suited for younger gamers. Its mechanics and menus aresimilar to those found inLink'sAwakening, also for the Game Boy. This is classic overheadrole-playing at its best. The key item in this game is the rod ofseasons, which allows Link to change seasons at will. For example, animpassable lake becomes a quick stroll by using the rod to changeseasons from summer to winter.

Although this game is extremely enjoyable on its own, you'll want touse it in conjunction with its sister title:Oracle of Ages.After you complete one game you'll be given a password that lets youbegin with all your items, statistics, and progress intact in theother. Certain characters will appear only by playing both games. Byusing a link cable, players can trade items. Game Boy Advance userswill find a store that's exclusive to them.

While this is one of the best Game Boy titles ever, a truly sublimeexperience can be had playing it with its companion title. --RaymondM. Padilla

Pros:

• Hours of outstanding gameplay
• Great as a standalone; outstanding in conjunction with its sistergame
• Nice bonuses for Game Boy Advance owners

• Lots of reused sound effects from previous Zelda games
• Longtime gamers might find the story and level design contrived
• Your thumbs will get sore from all the battles

Reviews (124)

A Truly Amazing Game
I own both Zelda: Oracle of Seasons and Zelda Oracle Of Ages. Both of these games Are truly amazing. I found Seasons to be a bit more challenging than Ages. If you are a first time Zelda player I would reccommend getting Ages and if you like it then get Seasons. I am on the final boss of Ages and it only took me 5 days to get to that point. But take into consideration that once I get a new game (especially a Zelda game) I play it non stop. So if you are looking for a more complicated, battle packed Zelda game then this one is for you.

I'd rather save Nayru, Oracle of Ages
I played Oracle of Ages first, and it was a better game, although both are worth playing.

When they say that Oracle of Seasons is more focused on the combat, they're not kidding!There were very few puzzles and, in my opinion, a lot of meaningless sword-swinging.Most of the bosses need to be hit by the sword many times and then they are defeated.In Ages, you actually had to use the item that you just got.Up to the boss, Onox, it is really easy.Getting from level to level was a little hard for me, but that's because I always overlook the obvious.Other than that, it went so much faster than Ages.

Unfortunately, I haven't been able to defeat Onox yet.I can't even get past the second stage!I don't understand how a sword can't cut through him but if you use hero's skill it can!He's a chunk of rock! So the boss is HARD!

The Maku Tree isn't as loveable as in Ages.He just sleeps!Doesn't even hit on you...

As in all Zelda games, it's much more enjoyable if you take it slow (although it's hard in this one) and talk to all of the people in it.They have funny things to say!One of my favorite parts is Subrosia with the Like-Likes!They're so cute!So instead of traveling through times, you change the seasons and go through portals to Subrosia.Dancing there is great!It's a little easier than the Goron dancing, though they are both difficult.

About the seasons...it gives the game a lot more flexibility in how the levels can be arranged.Instead of having 2 ages, you get 4 seasons, each with different "hidden" parts.I really like how you can bounce on the flowers in the spring!And the people say different things at different times!It is fun!

You get to see many of the same characters as in Ages, the important ones as well as the town folk.And there are some different items.I especially liked the Magnetic Gloves and Roc's Cape.The level design is pretty straightforward and the dungeons are rather easy.

Overall, it's a good game to play, but you should definitely try it's companion too.I can't use the codes to link them yet until I beat this one, so I'll try!

Great music, as always!

Get this game and Ages, so that you can further your Zelda gaming skills!

A must have.
I am fairly new to games, and have only been playing them for about a year now. I heard a lot of good things about TLOZ series, and decided to give this game a try. Well, It sort of took a little while to grow on me, but I ended up loving this game. It is just good in every aspect. It can be very challenging, has a pretty good storyline, and is also quite lengthy. This is the first game I every played that took me longer than just 4-5 days to beat. In fact, I played it for at least a month before I beat it.

In this game you play as Link, the hero of Hyrule who was sent to the land of Holodrum to rescue a goddess named Din, who has been captured by the dark lord Onox. Din is the oracle of Seasons, and Onox plans to use her to his advantage; casting the seasons of Holodrum into chaos. You have to find eight essences of nature, by traveling through eight dungeons. These dungeons are filled with all sorts of challenges, and will require some thought. I was never stuck too long in a dungeon. However, getting to the dungeons can be a problem. Your "guide," the Maku tree, will give you a vague hint as to where the next dungeons lies. However, he will give absolutely no inclination as to the three or four things you must do to get there, which could include finding a rusty bell in a strange place, and then giving it to a pirate.

The dungeons themselves are great, although they all follow a certain pattern. Link must basically find his way through the dungeon, find a new item, fight a mini-boss, and then fight a big boss. Every single dungeon is designed that way, but its just a small thing. Don't worry, you'll be challenged by every single one.

The graphics are pretty good for a GBC game. The view is from the top-down, and you can see every character clearly, right down to there facial expressions.

The hardest part to this game is actually the bosses. It took me a week to beat the final boss of a game, and I never beat any boss in less than three tries. I have never played a game with such hard bosses.

The oracle of seasons is a great game. I loved it, and I bet you will too.

ok
I havent played many zelda games but this is the worst i loved windwaker but this is to hard i cant get far in the 4 dungeon with out being killed. in addition theres not much of a story just buy windwaker with the money u save :)

Oracle of Seasons Review
This game is totally awesome!I haven't beaten the game yet, I'm on level 6.Overall Oracle of Seasonsis not very puzzle-challenging.I have used a walkthrough for a few puzzles that are a little more difficult.The bosses are hard, but not so hard that you won't ever beat it, although I have spent a day or two trying to beat bosses, which I eventually do.All in all as long as you talk to many people and remember the important things they say, it isn't very hard to discover items or find dungeons.I rate this game two thumbs up, and I recommend you purchase it along with Oracle of Ages, which works together with Oracle of Seasons, but is much much more challenging. ... Read more

Amazon.com Review

Star Trek Voyager: Elite Force is as close as we've comeso far to actually being able to participate in an away team mission.The plot of this first-person shooter is pure Star Trek: during abattle with an alien ship, the badly damaged USS Voyager istransported by mysterious means to a strange spaceship graveyard. Itisn't long before the Voyager crew members discover they aren'tthe only abductees trying to patch their vessel together and escape, andthe adventure begins. As a member of Voyager's newly formedhazard team, it's your job to secure required repair materials, gatherinformation about the other survivors, and ultimately enableVoyager to resume its long journey home.

Frequently there are two or more team members with you (includingfamiliar faces like Seven of Nine), which lets missions play out morelike episodes from the series than a solo firefight that just happens totake place in a Star Trek setting. Other team members willdisable security fields, analyze data, converse with you as the missionprogresses, and add some much-needed firepower in the tough battlesequences. Elite Force uses the Quake III engine to goodeffect, serving up some beautiful environments, colorful specialeffects, and smooth frame rates. Our only gripe is that all the missionstake place inside various spacecraft, but the architecture used by eachrace is unique so that it isn't too repetitive.

Elite Force stays very true to the source material, as wediscovered the first time we beamed into a Borg cube and watched theinhabitants march by as if we weren't there. We shot a passing Borg tosee what would happen, and the massive environment sprung to life as thethreat was detected and dozens of angry Borg converged on our position.The cast of the TV series provided the voices for their characters inthe game, and the artists painstakingly modeled the interior ofVoyager. It all lends an authentic flair to this fun game thatbelongs in the collection of any Star Trek fan. --T. ByrlBaker

Pros:

• Almost like participating in an episode of the show
• Better than average voice acting
• Authentic environments, visuals, and sounds add to the experience

• Somewhat boring weapons
• Plot-driven story line forces linear mission design

Reviews (110)

A Star Trek Game at the Climax!
This is the best Star Trek game ever made! The graphics and lip-syncing (excuse my spelling) are great even though the game is 4 yrs. old! I have not beat the game yet, though I have gotten pretty far. I really like this game because it has all of Voyager's cast members lending their voices to the game (except Kes of Course, who left more than 2 yrs. earlier) The story is good too! Activision hired good writers for this game. If you are thinking about buying Star Trek: Elite Force II unless you are very daring. I will give you a hint, No Voyager characters except Tuvok and Barclay. There even is only one TNG character which is Capt. Picard.

generic shooter in star trek wrapper, w/ some goodies n btw
Unlike a lot of other good story-driven FPS games around like Half-Life, Thief (not an FPS, but whatever), XIII, NOLF, and the like, I found Elite Force to be highly disappointing given the fact that it took place in the highly intelligent Star Trek universe.All the away mission levels had basically the same pattern: walk about 20 feet, fight off a horde of baddies, walk another 25 feet, fight another group of baddies, and so on.Raven even intelligently replaces the mindless key hunt in so many other old games with the mindless control panel hunt, as so well shown in the Etherean and Borg levels.And speaking of the borg, they were portrayed horrendously, they never run and you, they always slowly trudge toward you but always corner you and get you as in the show, and in the show more than one can always trounce you.While I admire the effort of the developers, it just ended up feeling like Doom with Borgs when a good 20 borgs were on my tail on I was mowing them down with the shotgun-like I-Mod.But the implementation of the Borg adapting to other guns (dying first, then others adapting) was great.Also, the stealth mission on the Scavenger ship, while an admirable attempt, was laughable after playing such stealth-based masterpieces as Thief and Splinter Cell, and even stealth missions in games such as XIII are much, much better.
The end really sucked.Unlike Half-Life's haunting movie-like cliffhanger, you end up encountering this giant slug who tells of how the ship you are in (it has some special name, I forgot it) will enslave the universe.When Munro tells him/it that the ship is about to be destroyed, he laughs and tells them that it can multiply!HAHAHA!Then who comes to save the day but the mysterious Etherians, who quickly blow up a nearby panel, destroying its multiplying capabilities!What a twist!The slug is a boring-a$$ boss too.
I'm not saying this game sucked, I liked it, but it didn't live up to the Star Trek legacy.Blasting the baddies was fun, especially the repair droids (good explosions), but repetitive and unintelligent.Also, while character interaction lacked during away missions, it was outstanding on Voyager, where you could watch off-duty teammates playing poker, listen to Chakotay and Paris discuss their plight in the mess hall, and even practice gunplay in the holodeck.The rendering of Voyager was great and the interaction of other NPCs in the background was very Half-Life like (in other words, awesome).Unfortunately, it was very linear exploration.Most of the doors on the ships were locked, which really, really sucked.
In short, buy this if you'd like a short shoot-em-up in a Star Trek universe and if you'd like to do a little exploring on Voyager itself, this is the game for you.But be warned:this is not the best Star Trek game ever, as said.Most people saying that are Quake fans who hate Star Trek and other Star Trek games for being too "geeky."It's their loss, older Star Trek titles such as Generations, A Final Unity, 25th Anniversary, and others are much, much truer to the Star Trek universe. (I should know, I'm a ST fan).Generations (which was panned by most critics by the way....) even had FPS styled portions but they were coupled with graphic adventure-like environment interactions, making it a much fuller experience.

Awesome game and a great buy
I bought Star Trek Voyager: Elite Force about a year ago, and I still play it every now and then.To put it simply, Elite Force is just one of those games you can really get into and have a lot of fun playing.
For starters, it sets itself even with the competition with standard features that every FPS should (but sometimes dont) have, such as instant save, completely customizable controls, etc...
The graphics, while not top notch, are still running off the tried and true Quake III engine and add to the excitement of the game.Character models are decent but to be honest, graphics are not my main interest.Generally, I care about the gameplay (or lack of) and Elite Force has plenty of fast-paced exciting action.You start off immediately in the middle of a mission inside a Borg cube and the gameplay takes off from there.There are plenty of weapons, each with a secondary fire to choose from and the environments are extremely fun to fight in (my favorite is running through the halls and cargo bays of Voyager).In hostile territory the battles are fast and furious, requiring good choice in your combat skills.Little things like the mini-Holomatches or the occasional non-violent assignment make the game enjoyable.
Another awesome option is the Holomatch, which also has the same fast-paced fighting in the game, against not-so-terrible bots too.Again, the maps are well-designed and the weapons are awesome.
Finally, I think any aficionado of FPS's would definitely like this game for its gameplay and graphics: but if you like or watch Star Trek too, you'll like it even more.Even though its rather ironic how in most episodes the crew shoots at most 3-5 aliens and you kill 3-5 aliens in 3-5 seconds, I was almost giddy at being able to run through Voyager at psuedo-will and shoot bugs at the same times.In summary, buy this game, its worth the money and lasts a long time.

A real Star Trek game
Ever since I first read about it, I knew I had to have it.This is one of those games you don't get tired of.If your a Star Trek fan, the idea of shooting Borg should be appealing enough to you.

A real Star Trek game
Ever since I first read about it, I knew I had to have it.This is one of those games you don't get tired of.If your a Star Trek fan, the idea of shooting Borg should be appealing enough to you. ... Read more

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Samurai Greatness!!!
Okay, long ago I played this game, for a very short time at that. Once for five minutes when a neighbor brought it over (and sadly I never saw him again) and another time on a demo for about the same amount of time. Then I bought this and it was AWESOMELY AWESOME! Then also when the sequal/remake of the game Samurai Legend: Musashi, it was JUST AS AWESOME IF NOT EVEN MORE!!!!!!!!! YOU MUST BUY THE GAME NOW! ALSO THE SECOND ONE!!!

This game is TOO AWESOME to describe!!!
This game is AWESOME!!! I played the demo of it, and as soon as I finished the demo, I knew I had to play the full version. So one day I rented it. It was a BLAST!!! I fell COMPLETELY in love with game!!! Oh! And I expect the same thing in the sequel. That's right, the sequel!!! It's due March 2005, and is called Musashi Samurai Legend!!! So if you liked the first game, expect HIGH hopes from the sequel!!!

A Fun somewhat challenging games
What may have turned many fans away (even me at first) about this game is that it is on the outside targeted towards children.While Final Fantasy always had a deep plot with strong characters, this one does not.Instead we get a game that is more in tune with that of a Saturday Morning Cartoon.

The story here is that an evil force is attacking the kingdom in order to take it over.The Princess and her council cast a spell to retrieve the Legendary Brave Fencer Musashi.They expect this tall muscular Adult Warrior and instead they get a child.Distraut at first they send him on a quest to retrieve his sword and release the five scrolls so that the evil can be stopped.

The gameplay is that of an Action RPG.You gain experience points in fighting but also on how you do things to a certain degree.You use your swords to fight but also your short sword can be charged and then thrown at your opponents to absorb their abilities.You may find that the weakest of creatures could have the most usuful of abilities, and vice versa.

This game is deceptivly deep and challenging.The Bosses are for the most part Hard, yet incredible to fight.Also just to tease RPG fanatics there is a Toy Collecting Mini game of sorts.You can remove the toys from the packaging but then their value goes down if you choose to resell the toys (take that Fanatics).Overall this is a great game to play and I am looking forward to the PS2 followup for sometime next year.If your not into Final Fantasy than give this one a shot, you may be surprised at how much you enjoy it.

A real review
I can't belive the reviews I am reading on this game, because I owned it, and I am writing this review to make sure that other people don't make the same mistake that I did.

We all love Square, but come on, sometimes they don't make the best games.The only problem is that their fans are so loyal that they won't let anything bad be said about even the few square game that are not good.Final Fantasy 5: bad storyline, I mean bad, fun gameplay, but none of the diehard fans will admit that it is a bad game.Musashi, same problem: horrible storyline, and I swear to god some of the most annoying side characters in gaming history.I wanted to kill the princess myself. She talks, *giggles* totally like this, and the worst, like thing, like, is that she like has audio of all her speeches *giggle*.And once you beat the game you probably won't come back 4 more.If you are under the age of 13 or 12, though, you might enjoy this game, so this review is dependent on age.

But really, before you dismiss this review, it is not the worst game, it is bad, but come on other reviewers don't recommend this game as a must have, u know it's not that good.Buy Vagrant Story instead, loads of replay value, probably the best story-line on the PS, and graphics and look are original, I've never seen a game like it, the development team broke up after it, so it will remain an anomaly.Or Parasite Eve 1, that's the closest I've seen a game come to a movie and still have gameplay and an actuall game included with it.Anyway, this is an honest review, I warned you don't buy the game, you most likely won't enjoy it.

MUY BEUNO!!
Considering that this is a PS1 title, this game is awsome!!! It has solid gameplay, beutiful sound, quirky sound effects, and cool charecter designs.Best feature, the Machine Gun Fusion... bratatatatatatatatatat!!! WHEEEEE!!! ... Read more

Amazon.com Review

Midtown Madness 2 is the exact opposite of the typical racinggame. Instead it's the simple racer for which PC speed freaks have beenpraying.It looks and plays better than most console racers, and while it is definitelyan arcade racer and not a full-on driving simulation, that doesn't mean youcanplay it with your brain in park. The only people who might have a gripe withMidtown 2 are those who played the original to death, as the sequel isonly slightly improved from the original. As in the original game, Midtown2 features wild racing through busy city streets complete with multicarpileups and citizens diving for cover.

This time the action takes place in the streets of San Francisco and London.Asexpected, San Francisco sports its many landmarks and famous rolling hills,which offer plenty of chances to build up speed for ludicrous stunts. Keep aneye open for the Golden Gate Bridge and the Palace of Fine Arts. London'stightturns and twisting streets put the emphasis on driver skill rather thanflat-outspeed. Landmarks include Buckingham Palace, Big Ben, and Trafalgar Square. Ofcourse, the secret to success in the Midtown games is to findunconventional shortcuts that can bring about a quick victory.

For the most part players will be racing in standard circuit and checkpointraces. Interestingly, you must unlock most of the 20 cars in the game byfinishing a series of races or completing the two in-game driving schools. Youcan't drive our favorite car--the Aston Martin DB7--until you finish Britishcabby school, but once you do get it, you'll be a terror on the highways. Weonly wish more automobiles were available right from the start, as theperformance of the cars varies as wildly as their makes and models.

While the cities are interesting to look at and many of the structures containshortcuts and other secret passages, the overall look of the game is morecartoony than realistic. While the graphics don't stand up against the Needfor Speed games, they are more than adequate in their own right. However,you will need a fairly powerful machine to see them in all their cartoonyglory.--Mark Brooks

Pros:

• Fast-paced driving action
• Easy to play with a wide variety of cars
• London and San Francisco look just enough like their real counterparts to be worth exploring even when not racing

• Too many vehicles need to be unlocked by completing various tasks
• Graphics, while decent, aren't the most up-to-date
• If you've played the first game, there really isn't a lot here you haven't seen already

Reviews (74)

GREAT online
i got this game a while back, played it a little, then forgot about it. sure, its fun to destroy the crap out of everything, but you can only do that so much. a couple months ago, i stumbled on it again. i was looking at the box and saw it had online gameplay, something i had overlooked before. i started playing it and got online. a whole new world was opened! this is much more fun online, so if you have it go online i wanna play you if you dont have it go get it and play online. my nickname for the msn gaming zone is El_Bub.

Almost as good as the original.
I own Midtown Madness 1 and 2, and enjoy them both quite frequently.(Nothing's better at the end of a stressful day than sitting down and bashing the snot out of a Panoz GTR-1.)This is Good Stuff, to be sure.

When I purchased MM2, I admit I had preconceived notions of what to experience.Most were fulfilled.

The graphics aren't necessarily better than in MM1, but that actually works quite well for me.The game hitches and freezes and takes forever to load if I set it on the highest graphics possible.The same happens with sound.(Maybe I should get a more powerful computer, huh?!)The two cities are fantastically built and wonderfully conceived.I had a _blast_ running up and down San Francisco's streets and going airborne.

The cars are _awesome_, man!MM2's car selections include an Aston Martin, and Audi (my favorite), a Mini Cooper, a fire truck, all the cars from the first game, and more.These are the cars I didn't know I was missing out on in the first few years of playing MM1.

In San Francisco, the races in Amateur mode are easy.Way too easy.And in Pro mode, they're incredibly hard.In London, I found myself just ripping through all the races with little or no difficulty, even in Pro.In MM1, the Checkpoint races were a challenge because they asked you to find the best route.In MM2, they're basically Blitz races.A clear straight line with little deviation from the path.This was really disappointing.I remember in MM1, North River Run was a lot of fun because I got to find a new way of running the race - the checkpoints were more scattered.

The stunt driver courses, while innovative, are disappointing as well.The London Cabbie course requires you to drive a cab - no surprise.However, that cab is the most difficult vehicle of them all.It's sluggish, heavy, and slow.I found myself just giving up and not trying to unlock the Aston Martin (that's the prize at the end of the course).And while the San Francisco course was better, with a Fastback, the course requirements were either too demanding or way too easy.Overall, very uneven.

The map was a pain in the neck.I could never see a whole image of the map at one time.When I enlarged the map, it was distorted.The colors on the map were also all very pale and hard to see, whereas in MM1, everything was very clear and well-contrasted.

Also, you can't boot MM2 without the source CD, and that's quite irritating.If I spent thus much money on a CD, I don't want it to get scratched.Ever.And if I have to take it out of its sleeve each time I load the game, there are that many more opportunities for it to get damaged.

Still, Good Stuff.

Overall, ****/*****.

An Outstanding Racing Program
Overall:
Microsoft Midtown Madness 2 is an excellent racing game.I consists of detailed scenery and a wide variety of cars.There are specific landmarks in both London and San Francisco.I definately reccomend buying this software.

City Scenery:
Midtown Madness 2 has specific landmarks form both London and San Francisco.You can drive through the Golden Gate Park in San Francisco or around Trafalger Square in London.

Commentary:
It is interesting to hear the Midtown Madness 2 commentary.Some of the commentary voices are against urban racing.They feel like it disturbes the city.Other voices, though, are enthusiastic with urban racing.

Physics Realism:
The physics in Midtown Madness 2 are not realistic.You can drive up to the top of one of San Francisco's tall buildings, and then drive off.You will only have light damage.You can flip other cars upside down and not hurt them at all.But it is fun, you can do things you could never do in the real-world!

Car Selection:
In Midtown Madness 2, there are a wide variety of cars you can drive.It ranges from a London Double Decker Bus to a Panoz GTR-1!There are three Volkswagon New Beetles, two Mini Coopers, a fire truck, and a city bus, and a Cadalac Eldorado along with a lot of other cars.There are creative paint jobs, such as a Bathtup Floural London Cab, which is yellow with flowers and a smile!

Compatability:
Midtown Madness 2 works on almost any computer above the standard Windows 95.A 3d accelerater card will improve its performance, but a non-accelerater card works great too.The software also works good if your computer is right on the minimum requirements.

Conclusion:
Midtown Madness is not very fast paced, but its creativity makes up for it and does what many racing games do not do.

Okkkkkkk.
The game is great. One question though, why does the green paint job for the fire truck never come unlocked?

Great, in depth, semi-accurate game!
Midtown Maddness 2 is just about the most fun racing game I've ever played!Contray to some more negative reviews, I think microsoft did a great job on this game.First of all, the statistics:this game boasts a grand total of 88 races, not to mention that 64 of those become more difficult if you choose the "professinol" level of racing, as apposed to the "ameatur".There are 10 blitz races(races against the clock), 12 checkpoint races(races against several computer cars), and circut races(similar to checkpoint, except there are a certain amount of laps that you most complete), in each city.Also, there are 13 London cabbie and 13 SF Stunt Driver "crash cources", which include 3 midtermes that you must take, and 1 final exam.Now to run these many races, there are 20 differant vehicles to choose from:everything from the racecar that can do around 205 mph, to the city bus which does 0-60 in 1 hour as I like to say.Now on to the reasons why this game is fun to play!

Midtown Maddness 2 is a great, classic arcade game.In the game, you can ram into as many cars as you want, and still keep going! Yes, you will see smoke start to some out of the engine, but eventually the computer will restart your car so you can keep on road ragin!Another thing is that the cops never get out of there cars, so the game is never delayed by them trying to acually arrest you like in the Grand Theft Autos.Don't get me wrong, thats a fun game, just a little too realistic for me.So anyway, the cops will still chase you and try to stop you, even to the point where the wheels go flying or rolling off their cars!Next, both maps are so emensly big that I've had the game for almost a year and a half now, and I think I finally saw absolutly everything there is to see.

The only unrealistic part of the game that has always stuck in my mind is the "underground" or subway in London.I've been to London 3 times now, and the only thing realistic about this is that the stations are fairly accurate in apperance, not nessacerily in location.The tunnels are about 3 times as wide as they need to be, and the trains are doing about 90 or 95 mph in the game, when in reality, they really only do about 30 mph.So if the game could have just one improment, I would say to have the "underground" more accurate.It was a good idea, but needed a little more attention then it was apparently given.

Overall, I strongly recommened this game to anyone, from beginers to pros, that are a fan of street racing.If you are questioning the game, I would say go for it, you won't regret it! ... Read more

Amazon.com Review

The Dreamcast's Virtua Tennis was a hit because of its gently climbing learning curve and compelling TV-style presentation. Its sequel, Sega Sports Tennis for the PlayStation2, retains everything that was great about that original game and improves it with 16 male and female tennis stars (including cover girls Venus and Serena Williams), three difficulty settings, and a create-a-player feature.

At first, playing the game is almost as simple as Pong: Move your character toward the ball and press a button. Provided they're close enough to the ball, they should be able to return the volley. To progress through the increasingly tough challengers, though, players will need to learn how to direct the ball, perform lobs and smashes, and use finesse with topspins and backspins.

The game still has a few areas that could be improved. First, there's no way to change the court perspective--one side of the court is always in the foreground, the other in the background. It's easier to play the game when your character is right in front of you, but the characters switch sides between games in the set. It makes sense in the two-player game, since having the camera move with the character would require a split-screen arrangement, but gamers should at least have the option of staying with their tennis pro during computer matches. The only other complaint is that while Sega Sports Tennis has an excellent two-player game--with both the singles and cooperative or competitive doubles--there are no three- or four-player options, as there were in the Dreamcast version. Granted, there are only two controller slots on the PS2, but plenty of other games get around this by using the Multitap accessory.

Still, even with only two at a time, Sega Sports Tennis is a great party game since the matches are short and anyone--even those who know nothing about tennis and have never played a video game in their lives--can pick up this game and have fun. --Porter B. Hall

Pros:

• Easy to pick up and play
• Gentle learning curve
• TV-style presentation
• Competitive and cooperative 2-player doubles

Cons:

• Fixed court perspective
• No 3- or 4-player option

Reviews (24)

boring
so simple that my 4 yr old can win.

This is the best TENNIS game out right now!
I'm not even into tennis, but I have played several different tennis games (both on PS and PS2).Sega Sport Tennis outplays the other games without hesitation.The play is so much smoother, faster and EXTREMELY EASY.You don't have to be a tennis pro to play this game!!I love to play the pro tour mode... and go through all the training and matches to see my player move up in the ranks.Everyone I have ever talked to who has played this game, including me, has become horribly addicted to it.You sit down to play a few minutes and realize that several hours have flown by!!!It truly is a fun game to play by yourself or with another!!:)

FANTASTIC - Loads of fun!!
I've been playing a friend's copy of Sega Sports Tennis and just ordered it for myself.I have purchased Sega Sports Tennis and also Smash Court Tennis Pro Tournament, by Namco, both for Playstation 2. Sega Sports was released in July 2002, while Smash Court was released on March 2002. Sega is MUCH more fun than Smash Court. The graphics are VERY good and the play is, albeit slightly less realistic, much more practical for using computer controls...with Smash Court if you're not at the right place at the right time, you miss the ball (hard to see 3D in real life, impossible on a TV set - Namco:it's a game, make it fun!Sega:Good job!).
Believe it or not, this game has helped my game in Real life, allowing me to be more aware of all players' positions in the court.
You can create your own character(s) - one male, one female - train them and battle it out with the others.

Good fun
Good fun for playing with friends, but the graphics are not as good as in SmashCourtTournament.

The best tennis game out..sigh...
It's the best, alright.But its competition is...well, none existent, really.

What I liked about the game was its attention to detail.Unlike other tennis title, your character actually developes in skill.At first, your ground strokes and serves are pathetically slow.Fortunately, so is the footwork of your opponents.There are alot of training games you can play (it's more of a mini-game) to improve our skills.Want to have a blazing serve?Then 'train' in either the serve bowling game or the shoot for prize game.

There are 2 training games for each skills, which include: groundstrokes, volleys, footwork, and serve.Those 4 sets of skills are also divided into individual sub-skill sets.For example, on your serve, you have power and control skills sets.And for your ground strokes, you have power, control, and angel, all divided into left and right hand groups.

You gain rank by playing and beating your opponent.At first, there won't be much tournaments you'll be able to attend to due to your low ranking.Soon, however, after much training, you'll be able to attend the top tournaments, such as Wimbeldon and U.S. Open.

Now the dislikes...you don't improve your skill by playing matches.Training in those mini games is mandatory, instead of something to pass time on.I'd also loved to have a realistic partner training to improve your skills.Also, as with every other tennis game I played...the service is a joke.I have nearly maxed out my service yet I have only scored a couple aces.Serve a power service going 120mph, and your opponent not only returns it with ease, they'll return it with such pace and angle, you're left playing catch up the whole point.It also goes the same for your opponents service.The only time they get aces is when I pretty much let them.

Also, due to the lack of skill improvement by playing actual matches, attaining the top 10 rank will take too much time.It took me over 10 years to attain that rank!

Hopefully sega will release a new version in the near future that addresses many of the finer points. ... Read more

Amazon.com Product Description

In this game, Kelly Slater leads a team of pro surfers that includes Lisa Andersen, Tom Carroll, Tom Curren, Nathan Fletcher, Bruce Irons, Rob Machado, and Kalani Robb. The surfers are represented by realistic, high-resolution 3-D models and animations reflecting their personal styles. A proprietary wave engine powers state-of-the-art graphics, physics, and motion, allowing Kelly Slater's Pro Surfer to capture the essence of surfing and its culture.

The exotic real-world beaches of South Africa, Hawaii, Australia, Tahiti, Spain, and North America will immerse players in the virtual surf world. An intuitive control system allows players to execute the most technical pro maneuvers and experience ever-changing wave conditions. The game offers multiple play modes, including career mode, special events, and surf trip. Additionally, a large variety of real surf tricks and events, licensed boards, wetsuits, and clothing lend the game authenticity. ... Read more

Reviews (25)

Cool game but lacks details....
Cool game, but I lost interest quickly as
there is no season tour so you dont have anywhere
to go after achieving all of the goals - - If this
had a full world tour it would be great - - but
the noly competition with others is a few heats
and that is it...

Good even for people who dont surf too
Ok, I myself dont like surfing.This game is great fof everyone though.I dont have the game,but I played it at my friends house for hours,and i must say if you dont surf, you will still have maximum fun on it.With great graphics, good gameplay,and awsome surf spots.PS: yhis game has many of the same of the tony hawk series.Buy this and have fun.

Great Surf Game
This game was great.Full of location and video surfers.I would have to say that the only thing that bugs me is the fact that the waves never end.Just play Transworld Surf and you will see how a surfing game should do waves.Overall, Kelly Slater is the better game of the two.The objectives are easier to accomplish.A great game to overcome your stress on those flat days.

get yo' surf on dawg
Activision's 02 series may seem to drop Tony Hawk clones if you glance beyond the surface of titles such as Hoffman or even the new wakeboarding game, but Kelly Slater is one that that stands on its own 2 feet.They really spent some time on this one; and it shows...in the end, what you have is a realistic surfing game that is actually fun to play.

From a visual standpoint, this game would get a perfect 10.The waves look realistic and smooth, as does the surfing itself.No choppy or sluggish action on this effort.There are quite a few beaches to visit, although none of the goals are really all that difficult.

Sounds are good, so is the music for the most part.Basically what you would expect from Activision.

So, why not a perfect 5 star rating?Well, replay value for one.After you blow through the challenges there isn't much left.Sure, it is still kinda fun to try to bust high scores, but not much to work for to keep someone hanging on.Also, even though there are a ton of beaches to visit, it is a far cry from opening a new "level" on Hawk.Basically each beach is kind of like the one you just visited.You drop in on a big wave and do your thing.End of story.

Oh, on the plus side, there is a lot of cool surf footage to enjoy if you are into it.Each surfer and each beach has some footy, plus there is a 30 minute video which is a behind the scenes type of deal.Good stuff.

I am hearing that this game is being discontinued, so try and pick up a copy while you still can.

"Under The Influence" Kelly leads the Momentum generation
This game is the best surf game there is obviously. I just wish there were more Florida dudes in it. Like Damien and C.J. Hobgood. Or Cory and Shea Lopez. And what's with that damn Jack Johnson song???? That song was in almost every surf video that came out last year. Just because Jack Johnson is a surfer himself, that doesn't mean his music has to be listened to by every surfer and put in so many surf videos. You don't hear Jane's Addiction in any surf vidoes. Although Perry Ferrell has a song in Kelly Slater's Pro Surfer. Anyway, check out this game! It's a good one for sure ... Read more

Editorial Review

You are Solid Snake, a superspy who's half James Bond, half Snake Plissken, and you are mean. Your mission isn't terribly new (infiltrate a terrorist base and blow everything up), but the gameplay is: your numerous enemies are watching for you, and you are encouraged to sneak rather than simply charge in. Every level brings new challenges. You fight snipers, invisible ninjas, psychic warriors, and even an M-1 tank! As the father of the modern spy game genre, this game is an instant classic.

Your allies and superiors speak to you via a cool, implanted radio,monitoring your progress, offeringtips--but failing to give you the full story. The combination of a mysterious and engaging plot and high in-game tension makes this a thrilling ride. Campy humor also abounds as you rescue beautiful women, verbally spar with your allies, and blow up enemies in the bathroom. A user-friendly control interface allows for sniping, hiding, crawling, and running, and the graphics leave nothing to be desired. If you like espionage, spy movies, or just want to own and play a piece of gaming history, then this is a must have. Metal Gear Solid is one of the all-time greats. Game tip: Secretly attach plastic explosives behind an enemy, sneak out of the room, and see what happens. --Allen Stewart

Pros:

• Story well-integrated into gameplay
• Stealth favored over brute force
• Challenging puzzles

• Puzzles can be frustrating
• Torture scene too intense for younger gamers

Features

• 3rd-person shooter that launched a popular series
• Players assume the role of Solid Snake
• Emphasis on covert actions, rather than blazing guns
• Linear, story-driven progress
• For 1 player

Reviews (265)

This hasn't aged particularly well, but.....
After eight years without a new Metal Gear game, this franchise got it's third entry with Metal Gear Solid. The graphics have not aged well at all. Textures are very pixellated, animation is very jerky, and the framerate can get rather slow at times. The audio, however, has lots of great dialogue, combined with a catchy musical score.

The gameplay is based around stealth. You are Solid Snake, a spy working for a secret agency whose objective is to stop a device called Metal Gear, and save a couple of old guys. The story is deeper than that, of course, but in a nutshell, that's it. The controls, while laid out well, can be very unresponsive at times. The game itself is very fun (sneaking around to either get past or silently eliminate enemies), but is very easy to complete, and take away all of the cinematics and dialogue (12 hours of it all!), and you've got just three hours of gameplay.

Metal Gear Solid hasn't aged well at all, but is still very fun and happens to be a nice collector's piece for fans of the series. But should you start here? No, grab a GameCube and Metal Gear Solid: The Twin Snakes (a next-gen remake of this) instead, then grab Metal Gear Solid 2: Substance on the PS2 or the Xbox.

Brilliant, possibly the best action game ever created...
Metal gear solid has the most complex and often perplexing storyline I have ever seen in a video game, hands down. It will always have you on your toes, literally. I have seen many movies, and I can honestly say this game has a better storyline than most movies. Here is what you need to know..

Graphics- 100/100 The graphics were top of the line when this game first came out, and even to this day they look great. There is so much detail to every aspect of the game, and even compared to most newer games, this game wins out. Back when I first played it in about early 2000 or so, the graphics were the best the playstation had to offer, and that's a year or so after this game came out, which is pretty astonishing. There is even a scene where Snake is in the girls bathroom, and there is a mirror which perfectly reflects everything. I mean, back when this game came out that was a pretty big feat both graphically and attention wise. Most games just don't pay the kind of attention this game does.

Sound- 100/100 Perfect. Just flawless. There isn't much of an actual soundtrack, but the music is incredibly atmospheric and will make you feel like you are Solid Snake, infiltrating a nuclear base. The voice-overs are the best I have ever seen in a video game. Solid Snakes voice over is perfect, and just about everyone elses fits their personality and there image. Otacon's fits him perfectly, so do Meryl's and Liquid Snake's.
Seriously though, this game has incredible sound and has never been surpassed by any action game to date.

Gameplay- 100/100 I have heard people complain about the poor camera views limiting the gameplay, but in my opinion, the camera views perfectly fit this game and the game wouldn't be the same without them. Sure, it would have been nice to have a first person perspective while using the weapons, but it's all the same to me. I think it is perfectly fine having to shoot enemies in a third person view, and it works better with the type of graphics that it has. When you are spotted, enemies will storm in from all directions to stop you, something that seperates this game from all others. This game gives you good reason to want to play it safe, but still allows you you have some action packed fun as well, if you want to take a chance that is. Also, this game has an incredible storyline but doesn't throw it in your face all the time. MGS2 drags the storyline on eccesively and bores you with excruciatingly long cut scenes and codec conversations. I remember using the square button to skip most of the cut scenes in MGS2. The problem with MG2 is that the storyline is too complex for the good of the game. I mean, much of it is pointless grubble and the game bores you by making you listen to conversations about crap that doesn't apply necessarily to the main storyline, making it a waste of time. This game, however, truly has a wonderful , complex storyline that you will WANT to watch and listen to. Every conversation and cut scene adds to the game flawlessly, so you will probably never get bored, although I am sure you will find yourself reading the codec conversations manually instead of listening to the people talk, since they tend to talk rather slowly and take up a bit too much gameplay.

Overall- 100/100 This game is as perfect as it gets, and I have beaten it at least 15 times, if not more. Even to this day it is a pleasure to play, and I don't think it will get old any time soon.

Metal Gear Solid
Well this is one game that I love playing and I always will. This game has it all, everything you would expect in a movie. Im talking about true military action which features, VR training, special weapons, and ofcourse the hero and the villains.

You are Solid Snake, and your mission is to find and eliminate the nuclear war head 'Meatl Gear Rex'. But beware, expect challenges through out your mission, be preared for antthing. Only you have been chosen to attempt this mission and you know you can do it. Prepare yourself for stealth action like you have never seen it before, and experience the life of a genetically born soldier.

The best Playstation game ever
Metal Gear Solid can be said in three words.Brilliant,Amazing, FUN!Metal Gear Solid is one of Hideo Kojimas finest.It has a very superb plot, Superb characters and lots of great dialoug.Metal Gear Solid was a very hyped up game in 98' and lived up to the hype.I simply loved this game.Metal Gear Solid has bin called by man fans and gamesites as one of the best PS1 Action games.I totally agree and I think it's not only the best Action game but also One of the best games ever created.It has a brilliant story line which I won't bring up since You can find time to read other reviewers since they pretty much tell you.The game is a stealth game.It pretty old Stealth game Acctually, the game is about 7-8 years old.I was one of many Fans to buy this amazing game when it first hit stores.Metal Gear Solid earns its 5 for these things.Story, Gameplay and Villans.The villans in this game are awesome.From the moment you get to the Ocelot fight to getting your hands on Rex You will love this game.Metal Gear solid Has bin one of the most Popular Playstation games and has spawned sequals(ala MGS2 and now Mgs3)And what makes Metal Gear Solid one of the best games is also the fact that Metal Gear Solid has one of the best Storylines in a game.Sure there are some plot holes in the series but Kojima did that for us(the fans) to make our on Theories and to guess and what not once the next one comes out.If you've had a Playstation for a loooong time and don't have Metal Gear Solid in your PS library Then I donno what the hell is wrong with you.

Metal Gear solid Sums up to these things
Best Story line in a game
Some of the best Graphics scene on the PS1(yes it's extreamly out dated but I still love the graphics in this game as it was the best in it's time)
Great Stealth action
Amazing Level desighn
My favorite....The boss battles(just awesome especially the finale with Rex)
Good Replay value..

Cons
NOTHING....
well I guess I should point out that this is a pretty short game.The first time through for me(since I looked around alot)will be maybe 8-10 hours second time through should take 5 hours or less.But that doesn't ruin the game at all


This game is a masterpiece, everything about it is amazing and it's even better then the remake(I thought it was)

It all comes down to Metal Gear Solid as one of the best Ps games ever and it totaly earns its...

5 out of 5 stars....Superb

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cons:
torture scene too intense for younger gamers...

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Sony PlayStation (97130) Hot Shots Golf for PlayStation 2 ... Read more

Reviews (57)

Excellent game all around!
I have been playing golf games since the original Atari and have found there are usually two types; the serious ones like Tiger Woods and the whacky amusing ones like Hot Shots 3.
Personally, I like Hot Shots better. The graphics are wonderful. The characters are solid and entertaining and the caddies are passable enough. However, it's the gameplay that keeps you coming back for more. From playing all the way thru the tourney mode, to challenging a friend in the skins competition or just playing the short course. This game has a little of everything.
If you want to hurry the game along, a simple press of the button right after the swing and you go straight to the end of the shot. You can play a short round in about 6 minutes and 18 holes in about 12 minutes this way.
And the game keeps all of your stats and grades you. So, the more you play, the more your stats tell how you are playing each course.
And believe me, there is nothing more satisfying then droppping in a hole in one (or two!) on the short course. It's not extrememly difficult to do, but it ain't easy either!
All in all, Hot Shots 3 gives you plenty of control over your shots, plenty of game options, the ability to speed up the game and the graphics and characters are a joy. Plus, once you get used to putting, it becomes pretty intuitive.
Pure and simple, I love this game!

5 Star Game
Hot Shots Golf 3 is a great game.It throws Tiger Woods out the window and tosses him out of the world ranking again too.When I first fot this game as a greatest hit, I couldn't figure out the controls, but I found a guide online and found out the controls are easy as can be.Tournament mode was fun, but I like unlocking new characters the most.Mitch, the Sasquatch is the best one.I like that you can tell which one of your friends is the best.I'm semi- pro.Since there aren't any good golf titles and you like golf like me, I highly reccomend it.

Come on inetria, do your thing!
I sold my PS2 last year for an XBox but I kept this game, slim chance that I got another PS2. I really missed Hotshots Golf 3. I would drink beer after work and play a round of 18. I missed it. I missed the bet that me and a buddy had for the first hole in one either of us would score. The bet was to do shots of whiskey in celebration. Neither of us ever had that whiskey until two weeks ago. With March Madness winnings I bought me a new PS2.

HSG3 is a golf game that doesn't take itself serious. The taunts are really funny and will be stuck in your head for days. The courses feel very lifelike, full of colors and unlockable animals, great weather effects. Since I sold my memory card last year, I am playing through the tourney mode, unlocking all the clubs and other goodies once again.

If you are looking for a serious golf game with collared shirt stiffs, this is not your game. The Power Meter system in this games works just fine for me, but I hear the controls in Tiger are really good as well.

I'm not a golfer and don't have any serious plans of ever becoming one. I've been on a golf course less times than I have fingers on my left hand. Don't even know why I actually ever bought this game, in all truth. Good reviews I guess, something different from all the action titles and RPGS out there. Not too serious a game if you don't want it to be, but the depth is there if you're looking for it;about 12 unlockable players, tourneys, unlockable clubs and courses. Great fun.;o)

hours of fun
This is a great game because it last for a long time.I go this a year ago and I still play it alot.If you are going for something not as serious as tiger woods but still the same true golf physics.

Hot Shots- Part 3-IT'S A SMASH!
this was one of the first games i picked up when i got my PS2 (long overdue, i know-been playin' on the Cube).anyway, HSG3 is simply amazing.the graphics are beautiful, the gameplay is superb, and the golf physics are outstanding.
all of the characters are alot of fun to play with, and the fact that you can take one through a tournament is a blast....
the better you do in tournaments, the higher your ranking goes:beginner, amateur, pro, etc etc....the courses get tougher (wind conditions get trickier, greens tougher to read, etc), the opponents get harder, and so on.i love this game, but be warned:IT IS VERY ADDICTING!i was sucked in by this game, and i can't put it down!!
if you dig golf video gaming, toss out Tiger, and snag Hot Shots Golf 3!you'll thank yourself!!!and me too i hope

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