Editorial Review

One hundred years ago, in the land of Gallowmere, an evil wizard was defeated by the honest citizens of the land. You are a knight that died in the first unsuccessful charge against the wizard's army, but the king, in need of a way to inspire his embattled people, gave you both a hero's burial and the credit for victory. Now the wizard has returned from the dead with a mind for vengeance, and you've been brought back from the dead to stop him. Perhaps the world's least worthy hero, you set out to save the land once again--for the first time.

The animation and humor are reminiscent of Tim Burton'sThe Nightmare Before Christmas. If this alone isn't enough to thrill you, the difficulty level will. This is one of the few games that seems to keep itself near the perfect level--difficult enough to keep you interested, easy enough to keep you from getting frustrated.

The perspective perfectly complements the gameplay and animation style: the 3-D follow-cam allows you, in most places, to look around with ease. And you'll want to take time to see the sights, since the game looks as good as it plays. This game isn't just for the hard-core gamer. It's for everyone. --John Cocking

Pros:

• Cartoon zombies
• Gentle learning curve
• Goofy good looks

• Killing zombies can get monotonous
• Addictive

Features

• Fantasy roleplaying with a grimly humorous twist
• Play as dead Sir Daniel Fortesque, out to prove he's not just a pile of bones
• Solve tricky puzzles, and bash strong enemies
• Tons of powerful weapons and rewards from the Hall of Heroes
• For 1 player

Reviews (45)

A classic for any age!
This is a great game and I constantly find myself going back to play it again and again. Great graphics and game play as well as challenging puzzles and a cool story.

fun clean game
its of the old system, can be used on the PS2 also. Was cutting edge when it first came out. I loved it, played it through more than once. Is more a hit in the EU, than north america. Just clean good fun. Easy to learn.

Great Fun! Also, Look for its PSP Release!
I love this game.The countless hours of fun it has given me, ahh, good times.Yes, it's primarily hacking zombies away, but didn't you just jump on things in Super Mario?The point I'm trying to make is that both games succeed in turning a fairly simple concept into an immense and addictive video game experience (although I am in no way comparing this game to Super Mario, it's great, but that would be blasphemy).There are puzzles, extra goals and challenges, awards for your exploits, and an intriguing storyline (and some good humor all around).So, if you just happen to be looking for a delightful time on this grand old console (I still play mine!) this game is a great choice!
THEY HAVE ANNOUNCED THAT THIS GAME WILL BE REALEASED ON PSP!!!!IT WON'T BE JUST A PORT EITHER!!!SO IF YOU LOVED THIS GAME, KEEP YOUR EYES PEELED, THE SCREENS ARE BEAUTIFUL!!!
I can't wait!!

One of the best for PS1
MediEvil is by far one of the best games I've played for the playstation.
The graphics are excellent, the game play is superb, voice acting is very good, and replay value is high. As you progress in the game you have to learn new ways to battle enmies, as their strategies change-along with the enviornments and puzzles.
These all keep the game from ever becoming repetitive or boring. It is also a very humorous game.
The scenery and soundtrack are very Time Burton-esque. If you like his sensibilities thaen you will definitely like MediEvil.
I own a PS2 and an xbox and this game is still fun and holds up!
(If you get into it beware the sequel-it is o.k. but not nearly as good.)

The Hall of Heros Awaits...
Never are you gonna get a better game! I have never seen a game where you can fight zombies with swords and clubs. You can set your enemeies on fire with a Fire Crossbow. You'll fight the evil Zarok in Zarok's Lair. You'll go into battles with demons of stained glass. You'll go into Graveyards and use your sword to kill Zarok's Army. Collect the Chalice of Souls and go to the Hall of Heros for a reward. Once you have completed the game and you have collect all the Chalices you'll become a hero of THE Hall!

Pros:
Good Graphics
Cool Gameplay
Pretty Good Storyline
Very Cool Menu

Cons:
Not as thrilling as in MediEvil 2
No blood like in MediEvil 2 ... Read more

Editorial Review

A beautifully illustrated fantasy role-playing game, SaGa Frontier2 features lush, hand-painted watercolor backgrounds that give this animatedtitle a rich, storybook look. Two-dimensional graphics have rarely looked thisgood in an adventure game.

Pretty pictures aside, the battle system in SaGa Frontier 2 isoutstanding, allowing for combat to be as micromanaged or as mindless as playerssee fit. In addition to assigning in-battle character roles (such as support,intimidation, and so on), players can choose between multiple battle modes andexecute elaborate attack combos (similar to that of fighting games).

Like its predecessor, SaGa Frontier 2 puts a spin on the genre byfeaturing multiple storylines that converge at various points in the game.Events in the game are encapsulated into (mostly) playable scenarios, with newplayable scenarios opening up as the existing ones are completed. While thisfeature enables gamers to experience nonlinear gameplay from differentperspectives, it ultimately muddles rather than enhances the game's overallnarrative. --Joe Hon

Pros:

• Beautiful storybook look
• Outstanding battle system
• Multi-scenario feature allows for nonlinear gameplay

Cons:

• Repetitive random battles
• Limited appeal outside of fans of the genre

Features

• Gorgeous fantasy RPG with overlapping timelines
• Excellent, easy-to-use battle system
• Beautiful, organic 2-D graphics
• Multiple characters take different combat roles
• For 1 player

Reviews (33)

Saga Frontier 2: Second verse not as good as the first.
I loved the first game with it's "chose your own adventure" format and it's enchanting tales of a futureistic/mystical world full of Vampire-like Mysitcs and vengeful superheroes, so when I read in my favorite gameing publication, PSM, that Square Soft was releasing a sequal, I was thrilled. as soon as it appeared on the shelves, I bought it and began playing as soon as I got home. Sadly the game play can get tedious at times and it lacks the wide range of immediately playable characters that the first outing had, other than that, the game is pretty good. If you look at SF2 as a stand-alone title instead of a sequal, you stop compairing it with the original and see it for the intriguing story it is. It may not be Lunar or final fantasy calliber as far as story and character development, but the battle system has been improved scince the first game and there is plenty of humor to be found scattered about. All in all, Saga Frontier 2 is just a good game for a rainy, boring day.

a personal favorite, but not for all
This game, after beating it, became my favorite.
I thought the story was excellent, although there were times during which it was confusing, primarily because the game is set in little chunks of time with different characters, and sometimes you will play events before the events that precede them.I honestly can't complain, since it's still fairly simple to get it all in a (for the most part) logical order.This, however seems to really annoy some people.
The battle system is complex.I played through the game twice and it wasn't until my second time through before the final boss that I even found out you could assign roles to your characters.I guess that's kinda my fault, though, for not reading the manual.The game is extremely difficult for somebody who was weened into the RPG world through Final Fantasy.I would not recommend this to anybody who has played nothing but Final Fantasy games, but rather for people who enjoy resetting their systems several times before getting through a boss.The bosses will surprise you.
The music and graphics are some of the finest.This game accounts for two of the six video game soundtrack related CDs that I have bought, and it's done in a piano-ish classical style.The graphics were almost entirely watercolor painted, and it has the most beautiful backgrounds I have ever seen in a game.

Another horrible game.
I turned this game off a little way in,I think it was even worse than SF1.Definately a waste of the money I payed to rent the game.So boring.

Great RPG game but not as good as suikoden
This game is only fun if you do not play wills departure mode you lead this small army after the game proggreses a little there are small little battles are fun but the army battles are super fun when the gustauve mode turns into will mode you might as well push the power button but otherwise its damn great

4 star for a good try.
Squaresoft is mostly known for it's works of Final Fantasy and Xenosaga. But, there are plenty of other games they've made, and some of them, are actually pretty good. Saga Frontier 2 is really not all that bad, the watercolor graphics are light and a nice change, the music is well done, the story...well, it has a story, let's leave it at that. Sadly, the game is quit tough. Battles can be lengthy, nowhere near Final Fantasy Tactics lengthy, but the enemies are strong. Simply put, this isn't worth the 30 and 40 dollars, if you can find it for 15, as I did, then it will be worth it. A new Saga game has been confirmed, and let's hope that it will expand and improve on this game to the fullest. ... Read more

Reviews (32)

THE BEST HORSE GAME EVER!
I got this game for my birthday! It is awesome! At the beginning, you buy some horses and race them. When they are finished racing, you can breed them and get a foal!
The whole point in the game is strategy. For around the first month, I never won a race. But I never gave up and still played the game. Now I am a pro!!!!
For anyone who loves horses just like me, will enjoy this game.

Gallop Racer is the best!!
Gallop Racer is the best PS1 game I have. In fact, it is practically the only PL1 game I have that is how it is soo great. This game is ok for people who don't like horses for example my 18 year old brother and his friend played it and they really liked it. Probably because the like racing almost anything. Anyway, You get to choose from loads of differant horses between A to Z. My favorite turf horse is Fast Navy and and Clear soul is also pretty good. In dirt my favorite harse is Hell Billy and Sedate Devil. You can race short or long races depending on your horse. Practice mood is when you etheir need to practice or your playing by yourself. You can even choose the horses you want to play against.When you go to Season Mode you can save a baby you have bred and you saved it you can upload it to practice mode. In season mode you play simular to a real Jockey. You have points to buy a horse and enter a race and if you lose you have to pay a certain amount. You can retire and breed your horses and they can have a baby. Or you can sell them and you usually dont get any points. You can verse against you friends and the PL1. You can do Random Mode where the PL1 will choose your horses and the Track.
I would give this game 100 stars if I could.

HARD!
This game is fun but REALLY hard to win i only won one race and I've been playing for over a month. You should rent it first so you can see if you like it. Other than that the game is pretty fun and easy to work.

Gallop Racer
My daughter was always renting this game from the video store and loved it so much that I decided to give it a try. I'm not much of a video game player, but I've got to tell you that this really is an awesome game, especially if you enjoy horses. It has so many different aspects to it that you never get bored! There's a lot to consider and I wish that the manual was just a tad more detailed in a couple of areas. That would be helpful when you are first starting out, but my 9 year old daughter was able to pick right up on the jest of the game, and with some help from me, she is really understanding and learning about the actual training and breeding end of horse-racing. She can race against the computer or against me, or just bet on races when she gets tired of that... The graphics are terrific and you can adjust the weather, the views and pick any number of horses and race tracks. It's so much fun that we don't want to stop playing it to take it back to the video store, so that is why we are buying our own copy... It's fun for ALL!

RACING AT IT'S BEST!
If you like horses or being around the race track,then gallop racer should be a must game on your video list. It will put you not only there but right into the racing action itself. It will have you buying, managing & breeding horses. You'll be able to watch the horse races on the sidelines or get into the races as a jockey. A real exciting game that will hook you for hours at a time. The only downfall of this game is the race announcer. Her voice has got to go! ... Read more

Reviews (7)

Best flight sim I've played
I've played Ace Combat 1-4 and I still think that this one is the best that Ihave played. Many of the missions are pretty easy but thats just me. The games graphics are better than Air combat but are about the same as Ace Combat 3. The selection of planes ispretty good but Namco could have done a better job but its still a great game.Anyone that likes flight simulations should buy this game ASAP.

BOOOOOOOOM!a good game
This is a pretty good game. But when i first played this game i thought it was kind of boring, but as i plyed it more and more i began to like it.
It is a cool game but i would like it if they had made the explosions a little...better.
since i've already beat the game I can't wait to by Ace Combat 3.

Ace Combat 2 is #1
I thought Air Combat was good....Ace Combat 2 far exceeded my expectations.Ace Combat 2 is the next best thing to being there.Since I have beeten this game, I can't wait to get Ace Combat 3.

Grr Growl Snarl...
I went to purchase this wonderful game and IT'S NOT AVAILABLE, and I only have a gift certificate, and can't buy it used...GRRR

bombing flying machines
this game rocks!while playing this game it felt like a real plane, as you geto choose from realy existing planes which have good controls, and good working and accurate weapons, and you have nice envirorment ... Read more

Amazon.com Review

A vehicular combat game set "a long time ago in a galaxy far, far away,"Star Wars Demolition is yet another embarrassingly mediocre title basedon the premier science fiction movie series. A mishmash of elements from thevarious Star Wars films, the laughably implausible premise here allowsfor disparate combatants (Boba Fett, a piloted podracer, and a Rancor, to name afew) to fight in arenas that range from inappropriate (e.g., the swampy Dagobah)to impossible (e.g., the surface of the Death Star II).

It's a shame that the gameplay in Star Wars Demolition isn't evenremotely as imaginative as its "what if?" fanboy scenario, as all you've gothere is an uninspired regurgitation of similar games (like Vigilante 8),with clunky controls tossed in for bad measure.

Whatever amusement one can find in Star Wars Demolition wears thin reallyfast, making this disc one really expensive Star Wars-themed drinkcoaster. --Joe Hon

Pros:

• 3-D graphics and sound are, for the most part, faithful to the movie series

• Laughably implausible premise
• Uninspired gameplay with clunky controls
• Amusement wears thin really fast

Features

• Arena locations from the Star Wars universe including Mos Eisley and Death Star
• Multiple game modes
• For 1 player
• Battle Star Wars vehicles demolition-style
• Over 10 Star Wars characters and vehicles

Reviews (16)

Die or Die Not!There is No Wounds!!
This is a rather hard game but the levels and the people r the best.Bet on yourself.U win U get the credits U lose U lose the credits.There is a price on your head who will collect??

This game rules.Be Boba Fett, ATT Battle tank, STAP, Speeder, PodRacer, and others.Planets r Death Star II, Naboo, Dagobah, Yavin 4, and others too.

Sorry about my last review it was very incomplete.This game is sweet.U don't always have to bet on yourself u can also play to get different charactors.Like Darth Maul and many others.Play at different planets and fight different numbers of computer controlled opponents.

To get different ppl it is all random except for the guy u use to kick the computer...

Do U feel like kickin the computer...right now? This game is pretty easy when u want to do that in a squirmish.Power ups and recharges r availible on every level.HINT: Just be careful not to blow ur recharge places...!!!They don't come back!!

Blow up a droid wondering around for special weapons that never run out until u pick up another.These include Missle launcher, retractor beam, photon laser thing, and a thermal detonator launcher.These help u to blow ur opponent into the ground and then some.HINT: with the special weapons u must have force power to use it.

Each character has its own special charge up deal.Like with the ATT battle tank it shoots its big cannon and blows the opponent to the other side of the planet!! (not lieing, it really blows the other opponent to the other side of the arena)

Some ppl ask me if u get to use a lightsaber on this game the answer: NO, sorry u have to buy Star Wars Episode I: Jedi Power Battles which i heard u can also buy on this site.My reveiw on that game will be coming out later.

This game is hard if u r trying for different characters but rather easy (for me) if u r bettin on urself or just playin against the computer.If ur just playin against the computer it is a rather easy shut and shoot 'em up game!

o ya and to all u STAR WARS fansMay the Force be with U!!...
-the Game Master

Action lovers
Do you seek action in your boring life??This game is awesome.if you can't complete it go to cheatcc.com or cheatplant.com for some of the wildest cheats for this game yet.
Be Darth maul on a speader bike.Be another guy in a speeder.Take your pick you can even be Jango Fett.i am a star wars lover and this game is very very cool.Go around blasting the computer to bits on many different planets from the star wars saga.Including Naboo, The Death Star, even Yoda's home on Dagobah.(Star Wars fans bear with me for my spelling i know how to say in but not how to spell)Play a mission in an attemp to unlock other players.if my memory serves me correctly on the first planet u fight 1 compter controlled opponent. 2 planet 2, and so on until the 4.it ,the mission, is all random exept the person u play as.Get power ups and special weapons such as a missle launcher, a beam, photons, and even a thermal detenator all with infinite ammo with or without cheats.the catch keeping ur force up to use it.all around each planet you can recharge ur health and force even without cheats.makeing the ending for u and the computer even farther away.this is an awesome game that every Star Wars fan will love and make other non-Star Wars fans, fans.
-the Game Master

Quite an enjoyable little game
"Star Wars: Demolition" certainly blazes no new ground in the gaming or Star Wars universes, but it sure is a lot of fun to play.One has to appreciate the absurdity of the premise and the locales of battle.Basically, Jabba has decreed that a number of members of the Star Wars Universe battle it out in a gladiator-like tournament for the right to not be killed.This leads to some very bizarre matches and even stranger combatants.Anyone (or thing) from Boba Fett to an AT-ST to a rancor can be used as a combatant.The battle grids take place in such disparate locations as Tatooine, Naboo, Dagobah, and THE DEATH STAR(!), to name a few.The gameplay, itself, is not the smoothest, but it is still a very fun play.Try it on full tournament mode, and after using various different combatants to win, hidden combatants can be unlocked.It's quite fun and has a high replay value.It is certainly as entertaining as any number of fighting games out there.Try it out.

Starwars Demolition
In my professional opinion, being a master of video games, I thought the game was pretty easy and not a lot of fun. The characters had limited attacks and power meaning you could only attack so many times before you run out of power. Also I thought there weren't enough characters. Overall though it was fun being all the starwars characters and using the cheatcodes...

madman- Star Wars Demolition rocks!
Star Wars: Demolition is one cool game! I would give this game 5 stars if it didn't get boring after a while. If you are a Star Wars fan of you don't know a thing about Star Wars and just like to blow up things, this game is for you. ... Read more

Features

• Lots of colorful, fast-paced action
• Cool interface
• For 1 player
• Help rescue Baby Smurf and his pals
• Game split between adventuring and caring for Virtual Baby Smurf

Reviews (7)

This is a pretty good game
The "It's a Piece of Cake" game is soooo easy. There are lots of different levels and is really more about exploration than game skill. That's what's great about it for kids...they will love it and can actually play it. The "It's No Picnic" game also has lots of levels and was really more challenging than I expected. It took me quite a while to master the jumping and stuff. You can only use the directional buttons on the controler to move Hefty, and it takes a while to get the hang of it. I was very surprised and it was more difficult than I expected. Alot of times it just feels like the Smurf is NOT doing what you commanded it to, but precision and learning the timing of Hefty's movements is key to mastering this game. Practice makes perfect in this game. Game play was quite fun, but the end where you beat Gargamel was not as challenging as I expected compared to the rest of the game. The end was a bit disappointing. My 5 yr old can play the first two levels of "It's No Picnic", so even the harder portions of the game are good for kids as well as adults. I think you'll be happy with this game. It's not the greatest, but it's definitely not the worst. It has some great things to offer.

For the other guy/girl who is confused...
Well, this game is good; just buy it. For the fella who could not pass the "smurf-eating" flower at Level One: Just jump ON (not over!) the flower's head to kill it (timing and rythm is critical to do it successfully).

Also, if one turns on the game but do not hit "start", one can see the demo mode of the game, which reveals quite a bit of how to play the game.

Don't listen to folks who might have told you this is a hard game. From what I have seen: Easy level is too easy for a 4-year old kid; Hard level is also winnable to him, who has managed to finish about > 50% of the game by himself (after watching a grown-up play).

Just buy the game, you won't regret.

Good luck & have fun.

OK
The "It's a Piece of Cake" level is was too easy, I think it might be for toddlers and in the "It's No Picnic" level I can't get past the first level because I can't find out how to get past the huge plant. When I try to jump over him he eats me. Rent this game before buying it and if you get past the plant can ya tell me how?

Buy this game. Buy this game. Buy this game NOW!
This game belongs to the top 5% of all arcade/adventure games for kids, in my humble opinion.

Based on the same storylines in the famous comic series about the smurfs, this game involved a smurf who went on a journey from his village, day and night, across the mountains, down the valleys, into the caves, under the water, fighting snakes, monsters, etc..., to save his fellow smurfs, and ultimately the baby smurf. His final goal, of course, is to defeat Gargamel, his wicked opponent.

No violence. To beat your "obstacles", just jump on/over them (no shooting or hitting involved). Players learn to estimate the distances to jump across obstacles, which is probably a good thing for kids who play the game. BEAUTIFUL 3-D graphics and animation, great game plan, great playability, great music, and more.

In brief, "FIVE-STAR!". Strongly recommended!

smurfs
Hello, I purchased this game for young children and found that it was easy to understand, and non violent(on the most part).My 5 year old sat forhours and loved it.She found that she could do the levels by herselfwhich made her very happy.Most games are hard for the little ones of thehome, but this one is a + for the younger children.My older kids arestill playing it too and think it is okay.Very cute pictures.Wouldrecommend for the smaller playstation users. ... Read more

Reviews (12)

ya
im jus gon put a review... might not be to good but its entirely true... its a lil buyest:-p red alert 1 was is n alwayz will be my favorite game.... the only reason i didnt get it for the computer was bc i run on XP n it only runs on 95,98, and me but i also have PS2 so i was so genius n i got it for PS1 bc the graphics r worse but its still the same fun fun fun fun game!!!... presonally i think this is the best game westwood ever came out with... too bad they didnt make one with better graphics and playable on XP:-p (red alert 2 is not as good if u ask me but get it:) its still fun and it has better graphics... but i would prefer and red alert XP..)

Oh, The Computer was better.
This game is an awsome one, but it is much hardder on the Playstation. I lost an entire army before i got to make my wall. But it is almost exactly like the PC version. I would say rent before you buy. (And I LOVE the attack dogs, they rock!)

This game is terrible
If you're thinking of getting this game, DON'T! For one thing, it's impossible. I was playing Skrimish mode (where you build up your forces and the last man standing wins) and I got overrrun by large enemy forces before I even had time to build a War Factory. I coulnd't possibly have built as much stuff as they did in that short an amount of time. Also, the missions take a really long time (1 hour or more for some) but you can't save in the middle of the mission. I strongly reccomend that you try this game before you buy it, because you probalby won't like it.

command & conquer red alert
command & conquer is a great game its been around a while but i have meet people who have bought some of the best games ever and taken it back just to get command & conquer red alert 1 & 2 and they say it is the best choice they have ever made once you start you can't stop playing the longer you wait on each level the more impressive the people/machines on the 3rd level you can get invisible tanks

Unit Lost
This is an ausome game to start with and has ausome expansion packs.
It gives players multiple choices and total control of your army and facilities. ... Read more

Features

• Infinity Gem power-ups offer healing, extra attacks and more
• Many heroes and villains to choose from
• For 1 or 2 players
• Street fighting game featuring Iron Man, Wolverine, Hulk, and more
• Fast-paced action with tons of combos

Reviews (6)

best marvel capcom made
i've played all the capcom maevel games and this is the best the hulk is actually green .not pink or grey but green like he is suposed to be.the rounds go fast

One of the best 2D fighters on the original Playstation
I still remember when I first bought this game back in 1997.It was when I first got my PS and I wasn't disappointed.

The graphics were pretty crisp and clear and it had a nice little selection of playable characters including Spiderman, Iron Man, The Hulk, Psylocke, Wolverine and others.For those who played Marvel vs. Capcom 2 before this one, the movement may feel a little slow to you.However, this was the first of the Marvel vs. Capcom style games so don't expect it to be as good as MVC2.

The default controls for this game are the easiest to work with of any of the Marvel titles.You'll find it easy to learn and it fits the PS controller perfectly.Air combos can be pulled off easily but it may take a while for some to learn how to do them.

On this game you'll find that the characters hyper combos are much more powerful than they are on MVC2.However, since this was the first of these type of fighter games, the characters have less moves to execute.The thing that really separates this game from all of the others is the Gems.There are 6 Gems that you may use during battle and different ones have different effects on certain characters.For example when Juggernaut uses the space gem, he turns silver and gains super armor.When Psylocke uses the Power gems she creates 3 copies of herself so then it's like fighting 3 of them at once.The final boss on this game is Thanos.He's better than the boss on the other Marvel titles because he's actually a challenge.He automatically starts the match with all 6 gems and he also has 6 different hyper combos he can do with each gem.Also this game actually has endings for the characters and the music is superior to all of the other titles except for Marvel vs. Street Fighter.

I recommend you buy this game if you can find it for a reasonable price.You won't be disappointed.It may seem outdated for those who played MVC2 before playing this but it's still enjoyable.

Takes me back!
Don't you remember the times about 7 or so years ago before the vs. games like X-Men Vs. Street Fighter or Marvel Super Heroes Vs. Street Fighter were out, when you were at your local mall's arcade room, and you spent so much time and needed money on this one game everyone was lining up to play, you kept winning and no one could beat you, you had a blast and you ruled the arcade, you used the Amazing Spider-Man, or Good Ol' Stars and Stripes himself, Captain America, and maybe a little Incredible Hulk was throw in just to show off your skills with multiple players, and you used the Infamouse Yellow, Blue, Green, and all other Gems you could get your hands on to build Speed, Strength, Power, Defence and pretty much eveything else with your character! Well I do, and I was so stocked when it came out, and now you can bring those great feelings back with the PSX Version of this classic fighter from Capcom!

Well, I did, and heres what I think!

Gameplay: Almost arcade perfect with minimal slowdowns, barely noticeable, and you can still pull off everything in here that was possible in the arcade version.

Sound(Music and Voice Track): Perfect, no muffled voices that match perfectly to all characters, and music is still here(and still rules)with no remixes(Thank God)! Music plays just like you would here it in the arcade(if you were you were lucky enough to here it in the arcade, and I actually did many a time)!

Graphics: Great considering the Ram limitations of the PSX(like that was a problem for this game in the 1st place), and they were done with POLYGONS, yes, POLYGONS!

Characters: You get a line up of the following characters:
1. Spider-Man (My favorite! "Maximum Spider!")

2. Captain America ("Justice Will Prevail")

3. The Incredible Hulk (What's to say, he's a "Monster" hahahahahaha...sorry.)

4. Magneto (He rules and can pull off great comboes!)

5. Wolverine (The cheep one)

6. Juggernaut (He's huge and probably deel's more than anyone!)

7. Iron Man (With the Infamouse "Proton Cannon!")

8. Blackheart (A good and Cheep caharacter, but not as much as Wolvie.)

9. Psylocke (One of my favorite X-men, and overall choice over Wolvie, to bad Gambit wasn't included.)

10. Shuma-Gorath (Not used by me, but still deel's damage needed to prevail in this game.)

Over-All: If I could, a 9.3/10.0, but I can't, so 4 out of 5, the reason being, could have been one point better if it weren't for the PSX limitations, but man, that definetly didn't stop me from getting it AT ALL! GET IT IF YOU DON'T HAVE IT!!

Thank's to Amazon.com for posting this review and YOU for reading it!

Great game
I bought this game and I thought this game was so cool.The characters are so detailed and the selection is not bad.It has everyone that is mostly liked.Captain America is the best in the Marvel Universe and in this game.

The Infinity War!!!
Marvel Super Heroes, Capcom and Marvel's 1995 follow-up to 1994's X-men: Children of the Atom, is basically another clone of their groundbreaking Street Fighter II fighting engine.Overall a bunch of elements come together with this game to make a fun and enjoyable "beat `em up" game.

THE FIGHTING ENGINE:

Again, this is basically another "Street Fighter" clone, with different characters, etc.The reliable Street Fighter engine, while repetitive is still fun.The game level difficulty is "just right."It's easy to beat the game but still SOMEWHAT challenging but at the same time not difficult to the point where it frustrates.Like a good Street Fighter clone, combatants can duke it out as well toss a fireballs and beams and other assorted weapons at each other.

THE STORY:

Marvel Super Heroes' game storyline is roughly based upon the Marvel Comics "Infinity Gems/Infinity War" storyline where 10 of Earth's greatest heroes (and villains) seek to recover (or steal) the all-powerful Infinity Gems from the Evil Thanos of Titan, who is bent on destroying the universe with their power.

THE FIGHTERS:

You can choose from these following Marvel Super Heroes (and Villains):

1. Wolverine (of X-men fame)

2. Spider-Man (of Spider-Man fame)

3. The Incredible Hulk (of Hulk fame)

4. Captain America (of Avengers fame)

5. Iron Man (ditto)

6. Psylocke (from X-men)

7. Shuma-Gorath (noted Marvel Universe villain)

8. Blackheart (ditto)

9. Juggernaut (of X-men fame)

10. Magneto (ditto)

GAME MODES:

This is a straight-forward game with two modes:Arcade (you vs. the computer for 8 battles) and Vs. (you vs. a friend).

WHAT SETS THIS GAME APART:

The one thing that DOES set this game apart from its "Street Fighter" clone brethren is the integration of the Infinity Gems into actual game play.Through each fight stage (8 altogether) your character fights to recover a single Infinity Gem from each opponent.The gems can be used in each fight to "power-up" your fighter.

THE VERDICT:

Overall, though this game is dated, it is still quite fun.If you're into Marvel comics you'll enjoy the storyline as well as the action of the game.The Marvel/Capcom line did evolve from here with 4 other releases (with more on the way) including:X-men vs. Street Fighter, Marvel Super Heroes vs. Street Fighter and the Marvel vs. Capcom series of games.

In all though, this game is still worth the playtime.

Highly Recommended ... Read more

Editorial Review

It looks like them Duke boys are in a heap o' trouble, and it's up to you to lend 'em a neighborlyhand. Based on the long-running television series, this game is a stunt-driving bonanza featuring all yourfavorite characters, including Bo, Luke, and Daisy Duke, Uncle Jesse, Boss Hog, Cooter, Enos, and thememorable sheriff, Roscoe P. Coltrane. Most of the original cast members have lent their voice-actingtalents to the game, including the narrator, Waylon Jennings.

The opening sequence and cutscenes between each level are 3-D-rendered dead ringers for the televisionshow, making it worthy of consideration for collectors. Driving missions are simple and fun, with high-flying ravine jumps and dirt-road power-slides. Get behind the wheel of the General Lee (yes, it has thecustomized horn), Daisy's Jeep, Cooter's tow truck, and Uncle Jesse's infamous moonshine-runner, BlackTillie.

Control is not as exacting as it should be, but the CB radio banter and the silliness of it all carry the gamefar beyond its gameplay. --Jeff Young

Pros:

• Good re-creation of the television series
• Missions ripped straight from the show such as "get the mortgage to Boss Hog before the bankcloses"
• Fun stunt driving

• The game's challenge lies in its lack of control
• Gameplay is very repetitive

Features

• Twenty-seven fast paced Dukes of Hazzard arcade style missions
• Exaggerated stunt car physics just like the TV show
• Multiple camera views as well as replay mode
• Voices of James Best, Ben Jones, Sonny Shroyer and Tom Wopat
• For 1 or 2 players

Reviews (27)

The Dukes of Hazzard: Racing For Home
This game is fun. The car handling isn't the greatest, but the game makes up for it with how much fun it is. It's not your modern day awesome graphics strategy game, but it's still cool to be able to drive the General Lee at 90 mph down a dirt road while running from sheriff Roscoe. If you're into classic games, and are looking for something to do, you should definately play this one.

awesome!
well, even though i'm a girl, i've always loved dukes of hazzard. i've always wanted to be in the general lee with bo and luke and daisy. that's why i like this game. you can drive the general lee, and other cars, and pretend to be bo or luke or whoever your favourite character is. anyway, this is my favourite playstation game and i really encourage you to buy it. it's great.

TONS OF FUN
You gotta play this!!! You run away from cops, battle bad guys, and race for victory!!! This is one of the best games and you should get it, too!!!

Poor Graphics
I want some fun in this game and I want to be thrilled the Dukes could not show me a good time if they crashedthe General lewis into my chicken coop (small joke) no but honestly violence is the perfect answer in video games where is the BLOOD! Arthur P. NevellSan Antonio Texas

Return to Hazzard.
The DUKES OF HAZZARD was one of my favorite television shows when I was a young kid. It had everything a kid wanted in a television show cool cars, awesome car chases, cops, bad guys, good looking country chicks, etc. Therefore, I bought this game more out of nostalgia than anything else. Nevertheless, I did enjoy playing it. The game was pretty easy except in the scenes when you are driving Young Jesse's car. Antique cars don't drive very well in real life and they drive even worse in video games. The animation isn't too bad (for a 1st generation Playstation game) and the car chase scenes spaced throughout the story are just plain awesome. This is a good game for beginning gamers, anyone who likes car chase games, and any fans of THE DUKES OF HAZZARD. ... Read more

Amazon.com Review

Ever want to try your hand at making games? Now Agetec has delivered atimeless masterpiece that will help many gamers fulfill their dream ofconstructing a video game--albeit a role-playing game--from scratch.

With RPG Maker for the PlayStation, would-be game designers can finallycreate their own digital world. All you need is a PlayStation, a littleimagination, a lot of time, and you can create your own Final Fantasy,Ogre Battle, or Dragon Warrior adventure--sort of. It takes teamsof 50 to 100 people two to three years to design and create the RPGs that weplay today. If you think you've got the patience to do it on your own, then thisgame (or should we say set of tools) has a lot to offer.

Write, design, and control everything from the story line to dungeon designs, toorganizing and constructing the towns in your game. You can even choose itemlocations, weapons, and enemy hit-point totals. Such standard, modern-day RPGelements are all at your disposal here. For those who really want to go for allthe gusto, you can design and animate your own characters from scratch! Theanimation quality doesn't approach a Disney level, but at least the option isthere.

This isn't a plug-and-play type of title; it will take you quite some time justto figure out where you want to start. If you don't have the patience to play atraditional RPG to the finish, then you might want to pass on RPG Maker.For everyone else, there's no better place to start! --Todd Mowatt

Pros:

• Players can create their own role-playing adventure from scratch
• Players can design and animate their own characters

• Requires huge time commitment and lots of patience

Features

• Players can create their own role-playing adventure from scratch
• Write a story line
• Design dungeons
• Design and animate characters
• For 1 player

Reviews (70)

Decent
I picked this game up from my local hobby shop because I was bored.

Its pretty much what the title says, you can make your own RPGs.It easy to use once you get used to it and you can make some nice looking RPGs once you get used to the way it works.It comes witha sample game to show you how a game should work(or will).

Overall though it can become a little frustrating creating some maps.Theres a large selection of tiles that dont seem to be arranged in any particular order, you'll save yourself alot of time if you can find one of them PS1 mouses. I also recomend picking a keyboard, unless of course you like typing everything out by on screen keyboard.

The game dosnt have a whole lot of premade stuff, enough to make a short RPG, but if you going for a 10+ hour one then no.So luckly they gave you an ANIME creator, which let you create you own charcters and monsets(also tedious without a mouse). OF course if your like me you'll be a poor drawer and make some odd looking things.

Overall it not to bad, but if you have a PS2, and $20 I recomend to buy RPG Maker 2, it has 3D graphics and more in-depth editing. But w/e, it your choice.

4 out of 5

Crap!
its a stupid game when i played it i couldent even get a Dungen completed (i no its sad) u sould save ur money

Agetec gave it all!
I was a little concrened when I first bought this game.I had heard that it is very hard to understand, but I found it very easy!Reading the manuals and finding a good walkthrough site, such as www.gamefaqs.com, can make this game a cinch!Just be prepared to dedicate over 100 hours to your game to make it good.Also, it eats memory like it was nothing, so clean out a memory card before you buy it.

super
this game is reallly coo' just think, make ur own final fantasy game

Classic Still
For those of you who are thinking about investing time into RPG MAKER 2, this game is just like that. There is one difference... RPG MAKER 1 is for 2d games. If you like 2d games, you can make a bunch. You can customize characters, monsters, backgrounds, titles, scripts, events(triggers), effects, dungeons, towns, spells, attacks, items, and more. You could create a pretty cool 2d adventure. There are a few drawbacks.

Yes it is time consuming. If you learn how to use the editor properly, you should be able to do things fast. You don't need to be an artist to make characters, but that takes time. Use the implemented ones. As for typing. I tried on the controller, but it removes all joy from the game. GET A KEYBOARD FOR YOUR PS2! It costs 20 bucks. Go to search and type "logitech keyboard". Find the one for ps2 and get that first. Memory. That is another fault. Buy like a 5 dollar memory card with space. One custom character takes one block. Game data can go from 2-3 blocks. The sample game which is kinda boring takes 2 blocks i believe. You will probably stop playing it after a while. It gets hard.

This game is good. There are a few drawbacks, but it is great for people who want to create their own rpg. If you have a friend you could swap memory cards, and play each other's rpgs.

If you want 3d, get RPG MAKER 2. If you want 2d, get RPG MAKER 1. If you take the time to learn the editor and have a keyboard you will be fine on time. ... Read more

Editorial Review

Ready for Vegas, baby? If you aren't able to catch the next flight, considerVegas Games 2000 instead. With seven classic casino games, you can gambleaway the night without emptying your bank account. Multiple players (up to four) canchoose from poker (five- and seven-card stud, five-card draw, jacks or better, Texas hold'em), blackjack (one, two, or four decks), baccarat, craps, and roulette. Single playershave two additional choices: slot machines and video poker (double down, jacks orbetter, jokers wild, 10s or better, deuces wild). Watch out for your computer pokeropponents--they love to bluff. Fortunately, your computer opponents will occasionallymake mistakes.

Vegas Games 2000 does not allow you to walk the floor, so you'll miss out on theunique Las Vegas atmosphere. Nonetheless, the menus are easy to read with colorfullogos and images, and the games load quickly. The soundtrack to the game consists of anongoing loop of gamblers celebrating, sighs from the agony of defeat, coins dropping,and levers being pulled, which can get repetitious. Suggestion: turn off the game audioand crank up some Frank Sinatra. --Kasty Thomas

Pros:

• Good variety of games
• Extremely helpful manual
• Supports multiple players, good for group fun

• Soundtrack becomes repetitious

Features

• Computer opponents bluff and occasionally make mistakes
• For 1 to 4 players
• Several variations on 7 classic casino games
• Includes poker, blackjack, baccarat, craps, roulette, slots, and video poker

Reviews (1)

VEGAS BABY
This game is sweet. You will love it just buy it right now.If you like the slots at anywhere else you will just absolutly love this game. ... Read more

Amazon.com Review

While Star Trek: Invasion never quite reaches the lofty heightsof the Colony Wars games, it's still worth a look even if you're not a green-blooded trekker.

Set in the time line of the Next Generation TV and film series, Invasion has you cast in the role of a fighter pilot destined for a big part in the upcoming war against the Earth-bound Borg. The Borg is not the only Trek race to show up in here; the Cardassians, Klingons, and Bajorans are all along, too. Speaking of the Trek gang, actors Michael Dorn as Worf and Patrick Stewart as Captain Picard contribute good voice acting to an all-around solid production.

The visuals in Invasion are uniformly sharp and show an attention to detail that almost makes the old PlayStation beg for mercy. The planets, the ships, the explosions (especially the explosions!) are topnotch. The music, however, is painfully repetitive. Disturbingly, the controls in Invasion are way too sensitive for all but the most die-hard space jockeys. The Valkyrie space fighters often make too wide a turn, resulting in constant misfires and untimely deaths.

Perhaps because it is set in the more politically correct universe of Star Trek, Invasion does lack the Colony Wars games' level of intense, gritty combat, and its story isn't nearly as engaging. Yet, for a laser blast-filled journey into the final frontier, it's still a fun ride. --Mark Brooks

Pros:

• Lovely graphics push the PlayStation to its limits
• Excellent voice acting all around
• Easy to get into

• Awkward controls
• Light story line doesn't compete with standout games in this genre
• Too few missions

Reviews (12)

Excellent Star Trek Game!
They usually make Star Trek games for computers, I'm glad they made this one for PS1. It's a great fighter pilot type game. It's also cool how they included the voices of Patrick Stewart and Michael Dorn!

Cool Star Trek Game for the Playstation.
When a Federation science vessel, the U.S.S. Discovery, builds a probe in Klingon Space, it is then destroyed by a large Borg fleet.The U.S.S. Discovery then sends the telemetry from the probe before it was destroyed to Starfleet Command. When Starfleet realizes that the Borg is coming, they send Captain Jean-Luc Picard of the U.S.S. Enterprise NCC-1701-E, to investigate. Also aboard is Lieutenant Commander Worf of station Deep Space Nine, where Picard gives him a carrier starship, the U.S.S. Typhon, to compensate with the upcoming Borg invasion. He then recruits twenty ensigns from the U.S.S. Enterprise.You will soon realize that the Borg are not here to fight the Federation, but it is even more.Captain Brennan of the U.S.S. Sentinel NCC-1703-B has been defying Starfleet orders and is becoming allies with some gross-looking aliens.The game takes place two years after Star Trek: Insurrection, and has two aliens, one which the Klingons know, the Hur'q, they aren't mentioned until the U.S.S. Discovery is attacked by them and leaves them adrift in the Scorpion Nebula. And also a sort of insect-like creature, the Kam'Jahtae is thrown into the story in the beginning of the game's fourth mission. Voice talents of Patrick Stewart as the U.S.S. Enterprise-E's captain, Jean-Luc Picard, and Michael Dorn from Star Trek: Deep Space Nine as Worf are in it.Survive 30+ missions via big cheat, that unlocks all weapons, missions and the option you can't die.

Cool Star Trek Game for the Playstation.
When a Federation science vessel, the U.S.S. Discovery, builds a probe in Klingon Space, it is then destroyed by a large Borg fleet.The U.S.S. Discovery then sends the telemetry from the probe before it was destroyed to Starfleet Command. When Starfleet realizes that the Borg is coming, they send Captain Jean-Luc Picard of the U.S.S. Enterprise NCC-1701-E, to investigate. Also aboard is Lieutenant Commander Worf of station Deep Space Nine, where Picard gives him a carrier starship, the U.S.S. Typhon, to compensate with the upcoming Borg invasion. He then recruits twenty ensigns from the U.S.S. Enterprise.You will soon realize that the Borg are not here to fight the Federation, but it is even more.Captain Brennan of the U.S.S. Sentinel NCC-1703-B has been defying Starfleet orders and is becoming allies with some gross-looking aliens.The game takes place two years after Star Trek: Insurrection, and has two aliens, one which the Klingons know, the Hur'q, they aren't mentioned until the U.S.S. Discovery is attacked by them and leaves them adrift in the Scorpion Nebula. And also a sort of insect-like creature, the Kam'Jahtae is thrown into the story in the beginning of the game's fourth mission. Voice talents of Patrick Stewart as the U.S.S. Enterprise-E's captain, Jean-Luc Picard, and Michael Dorn from Star Trek: Deep Space Nine as Worf are in it.Survive 30+ missions via big cheat, that unlocks all weapons, missions and the option you can't die.

Interesting
Well let's start with the basics. Very good graphics for a Playstation game. The game play gets a little tedious after a while. It's just flying through space and blowing things up, over and over and over and over again. The music is so repetitious that I kept flying my Valkyrie into things just to die. But then again it can be fun if you're looking for a game with explosions and sometimes extremely difficult missions. For the most part the game is entertaining, but if you get stuck in a mission, you'll be stabbing pencils in your ears to get away from the musical scores in this game.

This game has to be the best in my collection!!!
I know,I know, theres not a lot of levels in this game, but you can still have a ton of fun! I gave this game 5 stars because of it's amazing graphics and awesome controls. (except for one ship) When you look at the game cover at the top of the page, you see what looks like 3 ships shooting things at a whole army of ships. If you think the weapons on the cover are cool, just wait until you see the OTHER weapons. My point is, if you love Star Trek and love shooting down other ships, then this is the game for you! ... Read more

Reviews (15)

THIS IS MY ALL TME FAVORITE GAME OF ALL TIME
Hello, I have had this game for about a year. Oh, if you are having trouble on that giant battle tank mission try flying on top of it and destroying the missile launcher first then shoot at the cannons(this also works on that submarine level near the begining. well, I have beaten the first disk and I am working on the second disk. I use the quad laser cannon and the laser rifle and the moonlight laser blade, some people think that brute force can't win in this game but I haven't had a problem yet. Buy this game NOW or face the wrath of guilt or something. The souff elff has spoken.

Armored Core Masters of Arena
Hmmm... Well, This game is the same tired formula of the two previous games mixed into one giant package.I enjoyed this game, not because of the great missions, not because of almost endless battles, but the thing that most impressed me was the ability of ultimate customization of your mech.(I built all the gundams and tallgeese, and the dolls!) The options are almost limitless, as you can build the aformentioned.The site to do this is www.gamewinners.com.just go into playstation games, and you'll find it.eventually.Back to the game, The graphics are somewhat mediocre, the controls are somewhat murky, and the number of missions are inexusible.(19? please.) But, in light of all these flaws, This game is either rentable or purchaseable.do either as soon as possible, or if you have a playstation 2, BUY armored core 2: another age.It's just like Project Phantasma.

The best Mech Game- PS. Its a Gundam!!
Hey, I have this game and it is incredible. The hardness factor of the boards is about average and is very fun.

Best part is you can create any Mechs you want.

I found out that you can create the Gundams! I have created them so don't tell me its not possible. If you want to email me my email is gundamiceblade@yahoo.com

I would say that it is best used with the Iteract Controller because then you can use the joystick in it. I feel that this game is incredible. You would be lost with out it.

The only better game is. AC 2, but if you only have PSX get AC MoA!!!!!

armored core is a good game for mech fans
i got this game cuz i wanted one like gundam wing but i didnt have a DC i only rocomend it for hardnore mech fans

Rchangel(+)
I want this to be sort of a last word on this game.If you have any background in mecha combat, anime, or simply good taste you will like this game.The degree to which you will like this game varies directly withyour affinity for those things which i have mentioned.The game itself isgood.The graphics are on, the sound isn't spectacular, but it does thejob.The storylie is imaginative and involving and the mechanics (menus,loading, disc swapping) are all just fine.If you are picking this game upas your first in the series you will have to work hard.Some of thecomplaints i see on other reviews about battling are based on the fact thatnew players are fighting Plus+ es.As far as i know you can only become aplus in the first game.All that speed, boosting power, magical radar,DEADLY laserblade that shoots stuff is earned by becoming a plus, not tomention launching overweight, overpowered mechs which i enjoy all the time. Spending your time in the first couple games collecting equipment andearning special abilities comes in very handy in MOA.I noticed in EXArena all of the battles in humanoid legs are pretty easy until the last. It's like this.If any player got my mech together (16 slot core,heavy arms, medium humanoid legs, moonlight saber, finger machine gun,tri-barreled lookin' back weapon, slug gun, wide fcs, dynamite generator,best boosters(i can't bother with the exact stats)), and fought the kind ofpower boosting, weapon switching, six missle dodging, machine gunning,laserblading, smoking firestorm of a battle that i did, they wouldn'tcomplain.This game rules. If you like mechs If you like anime/japanesestyle combat(front mission, gundam, patlabor, votoms, voltron, zeyromer,etc.) You will love this game.Whiners with no experience, ambition,and appreciation for a decent game and the whole giant robot phenomenonneed not apply. ... Read more

Reviews (108)

Overrated
It's probably just me, but this video game doesn't fit my taste like the old-school games do.The 'excitement' found here is nothing compared to a wedding reception or a high-school prom (depending on what moves you make).Plus, only segments of the songs are included.This could be better if the whole song was played.At least that's my opinion.

I found it watching others participate, but I've been forced to give it a try to one of the 'slower' songs.Not many moves.Not too much fun.

This game seems okay if you want a good workout.I'm not bashing this game.In contrast, it might grow on me over time.Right now, I ... I may be too old-fashioned.:)

Sweat to the Beat...
First off, let me get the one bad point out of the way. I don't like the music. It's okay and I didn't expect better from a dance game but it just isn't to my taste.

Okay, now all the good. If played diligently, this game will work on your rhythm, reflexes, stamina and timing. I even found it easy to push myself into playing 3 times longer after I started getting tired and actually felt like I was dancing after just a few hours. A few of the levels are easy enough for a beginner but I would recomend taking real dance lessons if you can get through the harder ones.

And finally the technical. This game has a wide range of options on how you can play with it's game, workout, lesson, and trining modes. Each with verying difficulties. Combine this with it's 25+ songs and you should never get board playing it.

It's an all around great game so get your hand out of that bag of crisps and dance!

I love this game to death!
This is one of the best games I've ever played.My brother got it for Christmas and I've already beat all 32 levels.(Only on easy, though.) Its really fun (and quite addictive!). If you're tryingto lose weight, theres a "workout mode" that tracks how many calories you burn.Its an awesome game!

Learning to love dance
This dance is alot of fun!

Boring... and no good songs.
Yes, it's actually worse than arcade mix 3... they really didn't include any of the good songs.Luckily there are other games like Konamix and DDRMAX out already so you don't have to bother with this one.Features the horrible original revolving discs interface. ... Read more

Amazon.com Review

Tony Hawk's Pro Skater from Activision became a megahit lastfall. Since then, dozens of companies have tried to bring fringe sports likesurfing, sky diving, and other "me, too" extreme sports titles to market, andall of them looking to cash in on the craze. Up until now, none have matched thequality or replayability of Tony Hawk, and only a small few have comeclose, including this month's challenger, Dave Mirra Freestyle BMX fromAcclaim.

Instead of using a skateboard to race against the clock and perform dangerousmidair stunts for points and prestige, this game is all about daredevil BMX bikeriding, so that players can aim to pull off a "Superman," "Icepick," "Tailwhip,"or "Toothpick." In total, there are over a dozen unique environments, such asCamp Woodward's backbreaking "Lot 8" or the San Jose Ramp Club, to name two.

First, players must select their rider of choice, be it repeated World Championbiker Dave Mirra, 1999 Dirt Circuit Champion Ryan Nyquist, or eight other starsof the sport. Each of the riders enjoys his own signature moves, plus even moreriders can be unlocked over time. However, there is no create-a-player feature,as there is with a few other games of this kind.

Fortunately, controlling the rider is a cinch to learn for younger or novicegamers, and there's enough substance here to keep players pedaling long afterthe goals are met. In fact, along with the "Free Ride" mode, the timed "Session"mode, and the challenging, career-based "Proquest" mode, there are 10 differenttwo-player games, including our favorite, dubbed "B-M-X", in which the secondplayer has to mimic the first rider's moves (remember basketball's H-O-R-S-Evariant?).

Dave Mirra Freestyle BMX's visuals are only satisfactory, with nothingreally to kick heels about. The 3-D engine brings a few annoying screen"pop-ups" (objects and backgrounds awkwardly disappear on occasion, as ridersmove in relation to the "camera") and "clipping" problems (in which the ridergets stuck mysteriously) that probably could've been ironed out with a few moreweeks in development. And, while the midair stunts and crashes look painfullyreal, the game also seems to lack a convincing sensation of speed.

But, even with its shortcomings, Dave Mirra Freestyle BMX is a rad BMXarcade sim that proves that the Tony Hawk's Pro Skater series, whilestill the king, is not the only game in town. --Todd Mowatt

Pros:

• Controls are easy to learn
• Great two-player games

• Annoying "pop-up" and "clipping" problems
• No create-a-player feature

Reviews (39)

cool
This is the best game EVER. Get it or be square
j-nf

A good game
Ok so here is the deal. I bought this game on amazon, took it out of the box, and started to play. I noticed the graphics were very bad but the game is pretty neat. Over all, this game is worth every penny you pay.

Mediocre title
It's common for game developers to borrow ideas from other popular games - in hopes that their own game receives the same kind of widespread success. Dave Mirra Freestyle BMX represents Acclaim's attempt to cash in on the extreme sports phenomenon started by Tony Hawk's Pro Skater, and, as a result, the basic game mechanics should seem very familiar to fans of the skateboarding game. To its credit, Dave Mirra Freestyle BMX introduces some new elements to the extreme sports subgenre. Unfortunately, the game has a number of both major and minor flaws. Dave Mirra Freestyle BMX's options are typical of an extreme sports game. The proquest mode is essentially a career mode that lets you select from a lineup of the world's best BMX freestylists to play as. It also lets you earn new sponsored clothing, new levels, and new bikes. Each track has a series of objectives that start at an amateur difficulty level and then steadily increase in difficulty after you complete them. In fact, the default bike just isn't good enough for accomplishing some of the later, more difficult objectives, so there is substantial incentive for obtaining faster and more maneuverable bikes. Even so, the proquest mode may be a little too easy for extreme sports veterans, since the game visibly highlights the obstacles associated with objectives you need to complete. However, this should be a welcome feature for those who are new to the genre. The game's two remaining modes - freeride and session - are practice modes in which you can race around on a track, with or without a time limit. Unfortunately, these modes are mostly worthless for practicing in, since some tracks - particularly the backyard pools area - constantly change as new areas open up and as you complete more objectives. The gameplay in Dave Mirra Freestyle BMX is solid, if perhaps lacking in originality. Just as in Tony Hawk, pressing a series of button combinations makes you perform tricks on your bike. The more complicated your combination is, the more points you receive. Unfortunately, even executing the simplest trick isn't as easy as it should be. The first problem is that when you're facing the camera, you have to press "up" to turn your bike around. In theory, it's the ideal way to address camera problems, but in practice, the sluggish controls really prevent this maneuver from being useful. Another minor problem is the game's collision detection. Most of the time, it's easy to judge your distance from the ground or from an obstacle, which makes trick execution ideal. However, there are times when your bike seems to clearly miss an obstacle, but you'll still crash as though you ran right into it. The inconsistent collision detection also becomes a problem when you attempt to perform grinds - sometimes your bike can connect with an obstacle from an unrealistic distance, and other times, you need to be very precise and land right on the object you want to grind. Visually, Dave Mirra Freestyle BMX is on par with other multiplatform ports of extreme sports games. A few impressive textures appear here and there, like on the various riders' helmets, but the rest of them are fairly bland and pixelated. The bike rider models are not incredibly detailed, but there are enough subtle differences to help you recognize the differences among each of the riders. Oddly enough, even though the various environments and the character models are essentially taken straight from the PlayStation version of the game, slowdown and drops in frame rate can still be a major problem in areas with numerous objects. The slowdown usually dissipates after a second or two, but it can affect gameplay, especially if you want to perform a complicated trick in a detailed area during the last seconds of the round. The game has plenty of other small visual problems as well, like the crash animations. Since there are no pre-scripted crash animations, your rider will just go flying like a limp rag doll whenever you hit something. It's humorous at times; however, it's generally very awkward and unrealistic.
Other than the proquest mode, Dave Mirra Freestyle BMX doesn't have much else to offer. There are no multiplayer modes, which is unfortunate since most of the latest extreme sports games have found ways to incorporate different types of multiplayer modes, either online or on a single computer. In the end, Dave Mirra Freestyle BMX can be fun, but the occasional problems with the graphics and collision detection can quickly become a source of unnecessary frustration.

OOOO!!!
I got this at a great price here...when it arrived,My boyfriend,My son & even the neighbor kids were all grabbing at it.I never knew just how popular this game is!!!

OOOO!!!
I got this at a great price here...when it arrived,My boyfriend,My son & even the neighbor kids were all grabbing at it.I never knew just how popular this game is!!! ... Read more

Amazon.com Review

The fourth installment in the series that created the survival-horrorgenre, Alone in the Dark: The New Nightmare doesn't quite live up to itslegacy, as it more often than not resembles a shoddy knockoff of the franchisethat has since defined the genre, Resident Evil.

You can play The New Nightmare as either Edward Carnby, a paranormalprivate investigator and poster boy for the series, or Aline Cedrac, a collegeprofessor and requisite video game babe. As in Resident Evil 2, theprotagonists cross paths but have separate adventures within the main story,which, in this case, involves evil supernatural forces at work on theappropriately (but unimaginatively) named Shadow Island.

Although The New Nightmare uses the genre-standard, third-person,fixed-camera viewpoint, it adds a twist by bathing most of its detailed, predrawn 3-Dbackgrounds in darkness, and then equipping the player with a controllableflashlight. Not only does this create some rather impressive lighting effects,but it also heightens the sense of fear that is further fueled by the game'sominous music and sounds.

Unfortunately, the rest of The New Nightmare isn't very inspired. Itsunderdeveloped controls are on par with the first Resident Evil, whichmight not be so bad if not for that fact that this combat-light game has youtediously running around looking for keys to match its many nondescript lockeddoors, as well as trying to find solutions to vague puzzles that all too oftenleave you in the dark. --Joe Hon

Pros:

• Play as either of two protagonists, each in a separate adventure
• Impressive lighting effects
• Effectively ominous music and sounds

• Awkward viewpoints
• Clumsy, underdeveloped controls
• Gameplay is more often tedious than challenging

Reviews (28)

best horror game
This game is the best of horror games it is very good when I play it I can't put it down i thought at the first when aline meets that old woman that was creepy the whole game is creepy if you like horror games go out and buy it you won't be sorry

best game
This game is the best i love it I thoght at the first of the game when aline meet that old woman that was scary the whole game is creepy i love games like this so if u like scary games go out and buy it you wont be sorry

Don't play it alone when the lights are out!!!!!
I love this game! It has the music, the gore, and the terror to make this one of the best survival-horror games of all time! You can choose between two characters that you would like to be and each of them take different areas. Has creatures like rabid dogs, bugs, spiders, plants, zombies, ect. The music can be very scary just like the music for the Resident Evil series. The terror is unspeakably evil. You can go into a room and look for stuff. Then all of a sudden the lights will go out and you will see images of zombies only for a second. ...go on to the next room. This game is about as scary as Resident Evil, or Clock Tower gets. When things just pop out that is only a fraction of the horror in this game. It does challenge you with tough puzzles especially the library. This game lives up to being one of the best surrvival horror games for 2001! I like the Resident Evil series but, they are starting to loose their touch. Get this game unless you are to afraid to play it alone in the dark! HA! HA! HA! HA! HA!

It was OK, but not as good as the other reviews say it is!
In a sense, the game does have good lighting and use of the shadowing, but it just didn't scare me that much. Maybe, that is because I have been through the horror in other games such as Resident Evil, Dino Crisis, and other games in the survival-horror genre and already have experienced that.I find though that the monsters in some parts were not that frightening like the shadow monsters in the attic area.Althogh there was a somewhat frightening effect added with the monster in the water towards the beginning of the game.There wasn't that much to offer, though.I recommend the games from the Resident Evil series over this and the Dino Crisis series.They have a scarier vibe.I don't recommend playing the Silent Hill series because it is just crap with cheap monster and overly dramatic effects, which detract from any horror of the game.

ALONE IN THE DARK-RESIDENT EVIL
This game is great. If you like the Resident Evil games or Dino Crisis you'll love this game. ... Read more

Reviews (14)

Awesome adventure game
This is the best adventure/action game ever.I love it.I was so sad when I beat it because I didn't want to start all over.Everyone who loves adventure and action should get Tomba 2.I don't have Tomba, the first one, but I want to get it soon.Tomba is the coolest character of all time.Tomba 2 is my most favorite game in the world.I even like it better than all the PS2 games.Even if it is a PSone game, it beats all of the playstation 2 games.Once I beat Tomba, I will write a review for that one too.So why don't you go see it sometime.TOMBA 2 IS GREAT!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Ok, but dumb at times
If your looking for a great sequel to a great game, this isn't it. While it may have some of original gameplay, you could hardly call it a sequel. the puzzles are harder (which i like.)
but the controls and plot suck. COLLECTING GOLDEN CRABS?!?! WHAT THE HECK IS THAT?!?! AND, WHATS WITH THE SUITS?! it was FINE as it was. so, get it if you liked the first one, get it for the sake of being a TOMBA! fan. otherwise, forget it.

Good, but the original is better
This was a fun game and some of the puzzles were really tough.However, I found that they attempted to make the game easier for kids by adding spoken dialog.(hint- TURN THE VOCAL DIALOG OFF if you don't want to be annoyed!- there are 3 people who do ALL the voices, and they don't try to hide it very well) Another thing I found annoying was the music- anytime you came to the start of a new challenge, the music became VERY dramatic(drama-queenish)and then suddly reverts to a very subdued backtrack.
Overall, it's a fun game, the graphics are good, but TOMBA, the original game is MUCH better, and lasted a lot longer.

The Great Return of Tomba
If you love the original Tomba from Whoopee Camp, you'll love this more!!

And if you think that this is a 3D game, you're incorrect because this is only a 2D platform game but it offers a lot of colorful graphics and delightful, humorous characters..
There are more puzzles to conquer and more "treasures" to find..To beat the game, you have to finish the events, find some crystals, which'll add to Tomba's AP total..It may make you dizzy but the act of playing is worth it.

the best yet!!!!!!!
i own tomba and tomba 2. boy what a difference, t-2 is so much more organized in t-1 you go back and forth so many times it gets boring , but in t-2 it is way better. plus they talk and write the words on the screen so it is easier to understand for younger kids who cant read as well. if you have to choose this is the one but if you have t-1 and are considering buying t-2 don't hesitate, you won't regret it!!!!!! ... Read more

Amazon.com Product Description

The popular and long-running TV game show is brought to your PlayStation. Hosted by Louie Anderson, Family Feud contains over 1,500 surveys and, of course, the more 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 (8)

Game Is Great, Host Stinks
Just like the TV show, the actual game is great but Louie Anderson is the worst. Ugh. I love playing the game but it goes kinda slow and it takes forever to actually start playing. Now that Family Feud has a great new host, I hope a new edition of the game will be released soon.

COULD NOT STOP PLAYING
DEBBIE FROM ST. LOUIS, MY SON BOUGHT ME THIS GAME FOR MY BIRTHDAY AND I CAN'T STOP PLAYING IT.IT IS SO MUCH FUN.IT'S JUST LIKE BEING ON THE SHOW BETTER THAN WATCHING IT ON TV.MY FRIEND CAME OVER AND SHE IS HOOKED ON IT NOW AS WELL.

Louie is a pain...
I was looking forward to this game as I love playing game shows on the PS. However, the graphics are slow in loading and not impressive and Louie is just down right annoying. I would skip this one if I was you.

Family Feud
We bought this game after buying Super Scattergories because it was by the same company and we thought it would be fun. It is very borin and slow paced. What I can't figure out is why it is still available but Super Scattergories-the funnest computer game in the world--is no longer made.

Let's Play The Feud!....sort of.
This game could have been a lot better.First off there is no returning champion mode (just like the new Feud right now.)Second the music on the game is horrible.I though it would have the FF '99 theme but it just a lot of keyboard crap.Just think if Richard Dawson or Ray Combs were still hosting the Feud this game would have been 100% better with returning champions,Bullseye or the famous Family Feud music heard in the 70's to early 90's Still it's a good game to play with a lot of people and Louie Anderson actually made me crack up a few times.The Family Feud game (1994) for the 3DO is still much better. ... Read more

Amazon.com Product Description

The shooting-gallery action of Point Blank returns in this sequel. Dr. Don and Dr. Dan guide players through five game modes that contain 80 new, wacky games. Up to eight players can compete in Point Blank 3, which is Guncon light gun compatible. ... Read more

Reviews (5)

REVIEWED BY THE GAMING LEGEND OWNER OF OVER 250 VIDEO GAMES
THE SESAME STREET REJECTS RETURN FOR THEIR FINAL OUTING IN THIS, THE LAST OF THE TRILOGY.ALTHOUGH THE BEST OUT OF THE SERIES, IT HAS ONLY A LITTLE BIT OF NEW FLAVOR AND PLAYS ALMOST EXACTLY LIKE THE LAST TWO.Warning, no Guncon included with this purchase.

Some couldn't wait for the 2000 release of the last Point Blank game in the series.What's new?Well how about 80 brand new mini-games.Point Blank 3 includes 5 different modes of play, including arcade, endurance, versus, party, and training mode.This is the best party game available on the Playsation game console still.The trade mark gameplay is still here along with the same screwball characters, new characters, stages, and themes.Replay value tends to drop after owning it for a little while, but it will always remain good fun.Fun for all kids and adults alike.

If you purchased and enjoy this title also try Point Blank 1 & 2, and the Time Crisis series.I also written reviews for these games as well here at Amazon.

Killer Game
This is one of the best shooters with one of the best multi-player modes ever and 80+ games the fun never ends!!! If you dont get a guncon (witch is a playstation light gun) the game is horrible. But with a Guncon it is the perfect game!

The ultimate PArty GAme
If you need a game for lots of people with tons of replay level, then the Point Blank Series is the one for you. For all of you wondering, this game does work with the PS2 because thats what im using it on. And forgot about buying this game without the Guncon because then you would think that game is the most stupidest game ever. The Guncon is the most accurate gun out there for the Playstations because it actually connects to your tv and takes a "snapshot" of the screen. This lets it have accuracy down to one pixel. Well on to the game. The game is very fun. It is a shooting gallery type of game were there are 80 games. There is NO LOAD TIME. I did not see any. It is a great game so if you have the money and the need for a great multiplayer game, then this is for you. WARNING: Do not buy this game if you do not plan on getting the GunCon or if you are only going to play it by yourself.

Best Target Shooting Game Yet
This game is great. You get to shoot tons of stuff in over 80 different levels.There's even a level based on the arcade game Galaxian. You must buy this game.

Good game
It's a fun game and it does not take a long time to learn. The music gets anoing after a while but it's great to play witha friend and is is worth buying. ... Read more

Reviews (11)

Great game
this is the best hockey game i've ever played for playstation. even better than all of the new ones, although i havent tried any ps2 games yet. i would recomend buying THIS hockey game for playstation, and not the others. its got good graphics, and really good controls. u can choose from any NHL team.

Erik S's Review
NHL Face-Off 2001 is a great game. It seems like you are controlling a real game. You have a good selection of shots and the sound effects are killer. I have to say this the best hockey game on the market.

This Years Best PS1 Hockey Game, But That's Not Saying Much.
Hockey titles on the Playstation just aren't too good this year.NHL 2001 by EA Sports was not a good title.989 Studios has finally bested the hockey battle this season, but that's not saying too much.

The good.It's hockey.The gameplay is done very well.Control is excellent, goalies are very realistic, line changes are unique (there's a button to change your forwards, and a different button to change your defensemen).Scoring goals is realistic where if you have a defensive breakdown, you're going to give up goals (you let someone wind a slapshot in the slot and your goalie will most likely get beat).However, great goalies do cover their own with some amazing saves after they give up bad rebounds--whereas lesser goalies will most likely give up a rebound goal with no defensive help.The play-by-play is done well with one of the best in Mike Emerik.There's even Zambonies bewteen periods and the three-stars-of-the-game and introduced when the game ends.

The bad.Well, this game looks terrible.With the exception of the "C" and "A's" on certain jerseys, the players and goalies look underdone and blocky.Player animation is beyond chopy, and the sounds are the worst I've ever heard in a hockey game ("Go Baby, Go"??? And hitting the post sounds pathetic--sounds similiar to a coffee mug being tapped with a spoon).Line changes are unique, but they are done poorly and slow--Every player exiting the ice during play uses the trap door?Not to mention the puck usually goes out of play along with the players going to the bench via the trap door.One of the biggest problems is the sim mode when in season play.You had better turn off injuries or you'll eventually be in trouble.How?You are only allowed 17 players on your roster!There's no "dressing" and "scratching" players for games like in EA's NHL series, you need to sub injured players with players already on other lines.How stupid is that?!?There are so many player missing in this game, it's upsetting.Also, color commentary is poorly done.Darren Pang is one of the best at doing this, but it's just not done well in this game.As for the voice acting?Just try to ignore the public address announcer--the worst I've ever heard next to Faceoff '97.The fighting is terrible in this game (guys who NEVER fight are dropping the gloves on a regular basis.I've gotten in fights against Paul Kariya--what's that all about?).Winning face-offs is a breeze (this game needs EA's NHL '99 feature of kicking out centers from the faceoff spot when a player cheats by tapping the faceoff button too much before the puck is dropped).This game even has those annoying "hot spots".Winning offensive an offensive face-off to your winger in front of the net for a one-timer is almost a sure goal.Too many weak penalties, and that ref needs to be either more detailed or removed (I've tried to hit him with a breakaway pass more than once--DOH).

This game may be the best to play because it's the least annoying.This years PS1 hockey titles are weak.I hope to get my hands on a PS2 soon to try it's hockey titles in hope for a near perfect hockey game.I've tried nearly every hockey game on the market for the PS1.Here's what I've found out so far: Best Gameplay:Faceoff 2001 Best Graphics:NHL 2000 Best Sound:NHL '98-2001 Best PA Announcer:Powerplay '98 Best play-by-play:Faceoff 2001 Best Color Commentary:NHL '98-2000 Best Options:NHL '99 (see above about the faceoffs), NHL 2001

I feel that all hockey games this year were not done too well mainly because the attention went to the PS2.So, with that said, NHL Faceoff 2001 is this years best PS1 hockey game, but that is NOT saying much at all.I still say that the best hockey games are on the Sega Genesis (EA's NHL '97, '98).

they can do better
i thought this game was quite bad compared to what 989 usually produces.i have seen much betted games that this out on the market such as fifa 2001, tony hawk pro skater 2.and quite frankley this game was horribble, if you want a good game get nhl 2001

It's a hockey game...
Well, quite frankly, the character design, the puck control, and the arenas look exactly the same as they did in NHL Faceoff '99.There are some new features, but nothing far too important.Everytime the puck hits the post, if you're lucky, you'll hear a "It hit the post!".Otherwise, the character design looks like it was rushed, the goaltenders look as bizarre as they ever have, and the commentary has been all the same.

Otherwise, this game is just really fun.You can create some really neat plays.Slapshots, dekes, tip-ins, one-timers, it's all there.

I hope that this version for the PlayStation2 has more effort added to it.Because quite frankly, it isn't really fair to leave out the PSX like that... ... Read more