Amazon.com Product Description

Get ready to master the martial art of kickboxing. Take a kickboxer from the ranks of the unknown all the way to the championship fight via a series of grueling bouts. Each fighter has individualized offensive and defensive moves and attacks designed to flatten opponents. Find the right fighter for your style of action and, soon enough, you'll be contending for the World Championship. You will use elbows, knees, kick, and slams as powerful offensive attacks. You can master the moves in one-player action before taking on a live opponent in two-player mode. There are multiple levels of play, for beginners to advanced fighting game fans. ... Read more

Reviews (6)

Frustrating at first, but eventually proves its worth
When I first played Agetec's Kickboxing by Jorudan Co., Ltd., and D3 Publisher, Inc., I had only the faintest clue as to what I was supposed to be doing. After all, the game only relies upon three of the four buttons on the standard PSX controller (The triangle button is never used.), and the mashing of these buttons tends to be the choice strategy for most players. Similarly, CPU-controlled opponents can be pretty cheap at certain times, yet complete pushovers at other moments, hence demonstrating an imbalance in their AI on the whole. Still, once gamers learn each competitor's strengths, weaknesses, combo system, and special moves, this hassle becomes more manageable for them, and they may even find themselves finding a favorite contestant out of the fifteen total fighters (each with their own personal background and gimmick) that this game has to offer.

The Story mode in Kickboxing can be pretty confusing at first, too, for upon defeating one of three possible opponents, a gamer no longer plays as the character (s)he had originally selected, but as the kickboxer (s)he had just defeated. The player then selects his/her next adversary out of three more contestants---some of whom (s)he may have already played as or against---and carries on in this matter until (s)he has no new opponents to face. When the game is over, the player is treated to an analysis of how many fighters (s)he was able to defeat and therefore unlock, the number and/or variety of which is different almost every time (s)he plays. The whole key, then, is to find the correct order in accessing the first fourteen fighters so that it is possible to finally face the elusive fifteenth competitor, defeat him, and complete the roster. Once the gamer manages to perform this task, the only truly bad thing they have to cope with is the goofy, semi-sensible dialogue that the characters exchange upon meeting one another.

In short, gamers have plenty to get used to upon first playing Agetec's Kickboxing, but once they do, they'll learn to appreciate this title. Additionally, the game has kid-friendly music and sound effects (although the addition of voice talent for referee officials and for each of the contestants would have been greatly appreciated) as well as very clean, crisp graphics and silky-smooth animation that many other PSX fighting games lack. Needless to say, then, this title has merit, and I would certainly recommend it to gamers who are growing tired of the same-old beat-'em-up.

Frustrating at first, but eventually proves its worth
When I first played Agetec's Kickboxing by Jorudan Co., Ltd., and D3 Publisher, Inc., I had only the faintest clue as to what I was supposed to be doing. After all, the game only relies upon three of the four buttons on the standard PSX controller (The triangle button is never used.), and the mashing of these buttons tends to be the choice strategy for most players. Similarly, CPU-controlled opponents can be pretty cheap at certain times, yet complete pushovers at other moments, hence demonstrating an imbalance in their AI on the whole. Still, once gamers learn each competitor's strengths, weaknesses, combo system, and special moves, this hassle becomes more manageable for them, and they may even find themselves finding a favorite contestant out of the fifteen total fighters (each with their own personal background and gimmick) that this game has to offer.

The Story mode in Kickboxing can be pretty confusing at first, too, for upon defeating one of three possible opponents, a gamer no longer plays as the character (s)he had originally selected, but as the kickboxer (s)he had just defeated. The player then selects his/her next adversary out of three more contestants---some of whom (s)he may have already played as or against---and carries on in this matter until (s)he has no new opponents to face. When the game is over, the player is treated to an analysis of how many fighters (s)he was able to defeat and therefore unlock, the number and/or variety of which is different almost every time (s)he plays. The whole key, then, is to find the correct order in accessing the first fourteen fighters so that it is possible to finally face the elusive fifteenth competitor, defeat him, and complete the roster. Once the gamer manages to perform this task, the only truly bad thing they have to cope with is the goofy, semi-sensible dialogue that the characters exchange upon meeting one another.

In short, gamers have plenty to get used to upon first playing Agetec's Kickboxing, but once they do, they'll learn to appreciate this title. Additionally, the game has kid-friendly music and sound effects (although the addition of voice talent for referee officials and for each of the contestants would have been greatly appreciated) as well as very clean, crisp graphics and silky-smooth animation that many other PSX fighting games lack. Needless to say, then, this title has merit, and I would certainly recommend it to gamers who are growing tired of the same-old beat-'em-up.

A OUTSTANDING COMBO
THIS GAME IS NICE ON ITS OWN BUT WITH THE FIGHTING ARENA FOR PS2 AND ONE ITS UNTOUCHABLE.WITH THE FIGHTING ARENA YOU GET TO GET OFF THAT COUCH AND FIGHT FOR YOUR SELF EXERCISE AND FUN ALL IN ONE.

KICKBOXING
IT COULD BE BETTER IF THEY MADE A GAME FOR PS2

racist derogatory images
I'm a African American and purchased this game and was shocked at the racist image of the black character called BT in this game
The character was drawn with big bulging eyes, big pink lips
and drawn to resemble an ape like creature!
I'm am outraged and highly frustrated with sony and anyone else
associated with this game!
maybe it's time for African Americans to stop buying Sony products! ... Read more

Amazon.com Product Description

NFL GameDay 2003 features arcade-style gameplay that translates into monstrous hits and legendary plays. New gameplay features allow offensive players to break tackles, stiff-arm defenders, or dive over the pile of would-be tacklers for the winning touchdown. Updated Total Control Passing allows receivers to be underthrown or led in any direction by simply pressing the directional pad, making spectacular one-handed catches by receivers tight-roping down the sideline possible, whether you're getting a workout in Training Camp mode, taking on all comers in Exhibition or Season modes, or strapping on the helmet for multiple seasons as coach, player, and general manager in General Manager mode. ... Read more

Reviews (4)

OKAY
This game might not be Madden but it sure can compete with it. Yea the only downside in PSX is the graphics and it dosent have a franchise mode, but it has a general manager which almost the same. The game also has a few twiches, like saying cowboys in the home of the houston texans. Also it has updated rosters and stadiums which is kewl, overall the game is alright.

sean from Coventry RI
This is the best football game I've ever played. It has great graphics.After every hit the controller vibrates like I'm in it. I think you should buy this game. It's great.

not good
This game is horrible.Save your money for a new system.

Whose bright idea was this?
This game is Ok as far as an update goes.But when you play the Houston Texans, the announcer says "Welcome to Houston, where the *cowboys* in the stands..."I mean are these guys so STUPID that they don't realize many Houston fans HATE the Cowboys?Or maybe the programmers are ranked in the same low classification.Probably the latter.Houston fans, beware ... Read more

Amazon.com Review

SmackDown! 2 is the best wrestling game for the PlayStation,period. In both its graphics and gameplay, it's very similar to the firstSmackDown!, except that players will find a mother lode of options forspicing up their wrestling lives.

Besides season mode, players can fight in ladder, table, and chair matches.Their battles can spill over into back areas, in which furniture and eventraffic abound. Wrestlers can even drive a forklift over their opponents forparticularly painful results. All of the ring entrances are there in finedetail. Players also can create their own wrestler with hair, weight, andaccessory options that rival those of any wrestling game out there.

Still missing is the color commentary; also, the move set for each wrestler iskind of limited. Overall, players can expect a fun experience that, while notperfect, is certainly the top wrestling title for the system. --RobbGuido

Pros:

• Stellar graphics and user-friendly controls
• Countless options

• Still no color commentary

Reviews (171)

Just as good and in some ways better then the original
This game has the same graphics as the original but has a bigger match list. Hell In The Cell is on the card, TLC, and the Casket match which is lackluster. Season mode is done a little better, but would be greatly enhanced later on in the series. The game looks good, the controls remain the same, which is awesome. This is actually the last platinum game for the PS1 before the PS2, which would actually release one month after this. But congrats to WWE, the games keep getting better.

WWF: Smackdown 2
Smackdown:2 is a got to have game. If you have Playstation and you are looking for a good wrestling game, then, you've definetly got to get WWF: Smackdown 2 Know Your Role. This game is very fun with lots of interesting matches. The superstars actually look like the real thing, the graphics are also good. Warning: This game is very addictive, so if you are really a true Smackdown fan, then this a game that you have to own. And the coolest things are

1. The season mode is very good

2. The gameplay is easy

3. You get to fight at the Smackdown arena or Raw arena

4. You fight for many title belts

5. Many fun matches

These are just a little bit of the action of the game. If you want the real deal, then get WWF: Smackdown 2 Know Yor Role.

Smackdown 2: Know Your Role
This is the best wrestling game I had ever played for playstation. Its graphics and gameplay, it's very similar to the first SmackDown. Besides season mode, players can fight in ladder, table, and chair matches. Their battles can spill over into back areas, in which furniture and even traffic abound. Wrestlers can even drive a forklift over their opponents for particularly painful results. All of the ring entrances are there in fine detail. Players also can create their own wrestler with hair, weight, and accessory options that rival those of any wrestling game out there.

wow!
i have all the wrestling games for ps1 but smackdown 1 is a lot better!

Way To Tight & Old School
The Game is awesome.It has alot of wrestlers.It is The Undertaker,Eddie G.,The Rock,Mankind(Mac Foley),Al Show,Val Venis,Vince,Sean,Stephine M.,Kane,Chris B.,Scotty 2 Hotty,Y2J,Edge,Tazz,Test,Christain,& Many more.It is #1.But Better Then WWE SMACKDOWN Here Comes The Pain.That not important,the Game is great.I`m done,Bye ... Read more