Product Description

Born into a famous thieving family, young raccoon Sly Cooper must recover his family's heirloom, The Thievius Raccoonus, which was stolen and divided among a marauding gang of intruders. Joined by his friends Bentley and Murray, Sly will have to exercise all his cunning and stealth to locate the book's many sections, scattered across a far-ranging landscape. ... Read more

Features

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

Reviews (121)

Exelent Game
I've had this game for a couple of month's now. It's a great game overall, there's really nothing wrong with the gameplay, audio graphics and it never gets boring. The only thing that could be changed and was changed in sly 2 is that you don't really have any freedom in roaming around the enviroments. I reccomend this game to anyone but you should buy it with sly 2 and the upcoming sly 3 (Supposedly coming out in fall 2005)

Wow What A Great Game!!!
This is a great game!!! It is easy for anyone to become addicted to! It is one of the very few games that I have gotten all the way through. If you are looking for a GREAT game for PS2 grap Sly Cooper.

Great action game
Sly Cooper is a game that could have easily escaped all notice- at first glance it probably looked too cartoonish to some older gamers, and the game play may have turned out to be a bit difficult for some kids.The game evidently took off though, and its success is certainly deserved, as its a very entertaining gaming experience.The gameplay is basically "linear" - you run straight through the missions without a lot of side missions - but the graphics are so impressive it seems a bit more complex.The game looks great, and gameplay is challenging without being maddeningly difficult (with the possible exception of finding some of the bottles).Overall, this game is well worth checking out, along with its more complex sequel.

Sly Cooper pulls off a slick operation...
I first saw previews for this game in a magazine and thought the "cell-shading" graphics looked cheap and unprofessional. By the time the game came out, I couldn't wait to buy it. I recieved the game as an A Honor Roll present, and it was excellent. The graphics are incredibly smooth and all-out amazing. I now actually prefer this style to the traditional 3-D graphics. The shadows amazed me.

I loved to play this game because the controls are so easy to master it makes you feel light and quick. Many a time I felt like I was a light-footed, smooth-talking raccoon. Certainly, Sucker Punch achieved the thievy, quick-like action Sly should have. Another thing that amazed me was the storyline. The characters are perfectly placed and make you see the "bad" thieves because Sly is evidently a "good-guy with morals" deep down. Sometimes very deep down. The only thing was that I wanted more! The game really wasn't as long as most other games. Finding all 30 clue bottles in each of the levels wasn't extremely difficult, although some gave me trouble. Also, the music is exciting and intertaining, unlike so much of the annoying music we get on other video games. My personal favorite music was on the Panda King's domain :) The time trials were challenging, but not so impossible like collecting all the precursor orbs on Jak 2 and Jak 3 (bleh).

I was extremely happy when Sucker Punch came out with another excellent game, Sly 2: Band of Theives. I would strongly suggest buying both of them, as the first one is a kind of introdution of all characters and getting Sly's book back, and the 2nd is more involving with a much more complex storyline. Both of the games were excellent, but this one just wasn't long enough. 5 stars for the pure fun and excitment, 4 stars because it was just a little too short. Another thing, you DO NOT need to buy any guides whatsoever to complete this game. Have fun exploring all the interesting worlds that Sly visits on his exciting journeys.

I like it
Sly Cooper is a sneaky raccoon who is trying to steal back his family's book, Thievious Raccoonous. He has to go through dangerous challenges to get back his family's book. He is in love with Inspector Fox. She is a fox who is after Sly Cooper. Sly Cooper is a fun game. I enjoyed playing it. ... Read more

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MODEL- 02120 VENDOR- NAMCOFEATURES- Pac-Man World 2Pac-Man is on a brand new adventure, once again dealing with thepesky Ghost Gang. His new quest takes him through 6 new lands withplenty of new surprises and challenges--including ice skating,rollerblading, and submarine diving!ESRB Rating : E for Everyone Genre/Category: Classic System: PlayStation 2 Number of Players : 1 Compatible Peripheral Features: Vibration Function, Memory Card (for PS2), Multitap (for PS2) Nice electronics is your source for everyday low prices on theNamco 02120 - Pac Man World 2 PS2 and all other Namco Video Game Acc ... Read more

Reviews (24)

pac man world 2 review
I rated this game 5 stars because it is very fun it is just like the original pac man but with more chalenging levels then ever before it is also brighter color and mor mazes and levels to play i recomend you buy this game

Very Fun and Entertaining!
This game was great! It's fun and somewhat challenging too. The ghosts plot a scheme to steal the Golden Fruit off the tree in the Pac Village. While in the process of doing it, they also release Spooky, the evil ghost who has been immprisoned under the tree for years. Now its up to Pac Man to save Pac Land from Spooky and the five ghosts. New manuevers include the flip kick and the ability to shimmy. Travel through 6 vast worlds with over 20 levels. The levels aren't very big but the still offer a bit of a challenge. Collect fruit and coins that help you get min-games in the arcade. The mini-games include all the old Pac Man arcade games. There is also a museum to open up too but you will have to collect alot of coins to get that. The boss battles are pretty easy since they give you clues of how to defeat them but toward the end, they can get pretty hard. The new Pac-Sub levels are great too. So if your a fan of Pac Man or are just looking for a fun game, Pac Man World 2 is the one for you.

Extremely Fun
This is one of the funnest games I've ever played during my eleven years of living! It added many new features and 3D effects, but stayed true to the Pac-Man formula(e.g. gobbling up
dots). My favourite level is the Snow level because Pac-Man gets
ice skates and makes manuevering much more easier. My favourite
new feature is the ability to walk, jump, butt-bounce and "rev roll". In the older Pac-Man games, all you could do was travel
along a maze(as a 2-D character) gobbling up dots and chasing
ghosts, which seems pretty boring to me, probably because I'm young. Anyway, I give this an A+. Everyone who owns a GameCube,
Xbox or PS2 be sure to pick it up at your local gaming store. You
won't be disappointed. Trust me!

the many adventures of pac-man
this game also includes all the previouse pac-man games made by namco.not shuree all the levels from the older games are in this game.it would be nice to play the other pac-man games on the disc without having to win tokens to play the older games on the disc.otherwise plenty of fun.

Pac-Man is back and better than ever!
So, Pac-Man is back in a new game Pac-Man World 2.Basically it's the original with a modern kick to it.You have to avoid the ghosts and mcuh more.You get to roll around, ice-skate, bouce off of trampolines, what more could you want in a game?I absolutely love this game.I mean me and my mom can sit there for ever trying to get through the levels to see what's next in the next world.This game isn't very hard, but not too easy so it is the right amount of difficulty.I love this game so if you're thinking of buying it I would definately say, go for it. ... Read more

Amazon.com Review

Originally released for the Sega Dreamcast and Nintendo 64, StarWars: Episode I, Racer was a decent title with its share of flaws--mostnotably its control and graphics. The game's PlayStation2 sequel, Star Wars:Racer Revenge, addresses many of the original's shortcomings and is a vastlysuperior product. Rainbow Studios--known for its strong racers such as ATVOffroad Fury and Motocross Madness--developed this game, unlike theoriginal. The developer's prowess at creating racing games is evident, as thistitle features much better controls and more compelling races. Furthermore, itreceives a nice graphics upgrade that showcases the capabilities of the PS2.This game is superior in every respect to its predecessor.

Game modes include practice, single play, tournament, time trials, and versus.Tournament mode is the bulk of the game. Players can beat it in fewer than threehours and it isn't particularly difficult. Replay value is added by requiringyou to beat the tournament mode several times so you can unlock all the game'ssecrets. Oddly enough, the game's sound--usually LucasArts's forte--is hamperedby an unusual effect: at times you'll hear the full Star Wars treatment,as John Williams's score and cool sound effects totally capture the feel of themovies, but other times you'll hear only the sound of your engine. Theenvironmental audio is an interesting choice that wasn't executed very well.Audio and brevity issues aside, this game is one of the strongest StarWars titles released for a console. --Raymond M. Padilla

Pros:

• Much better gameplay than the original
• Excellent graphics
• Tight controls

• Extremely short
• Not very challenging
• Music fade-ins and -outs are weird

Reviews (34)

HARD!!!(...)
WHY IS EVERYONE SAYING THIS GAME IS EASY???!!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!
THIS IS THE MOST FRUSTRATING HARDEST GAME I HAVE EVER PLAYED! (...)IT MIGHT BE ALITTLE FUN AND EASY IN THE BEGINNING BUT THEN IT GETS IMPOSSIBLE!!!(...)DO NOT BUY THIS GAME!! IT IS SO(...)FRUSTRATING!!(...) AAAAAAAHHH(...)

star wars racer revenge
I would like to know when this game will come out.

Best Sci-Fi Racing Game Ever!!!
I've had this racing game since it was released and I still think it is the best racing game I have ever played.Lucasarts should make a sequal for the next set of consoles.

Easy to win straight, but....
This is an incredible game. I just bought it the other day and I love it. But I'm still not finished. Sure, I've beaten a few tourniments, but there is more.

See, the reason I'm writing this is because I've been reading a lot of reviews saying that it's just too easy. What they fail to mention is that even though Tournament mode is very very short, you have to play it with all your racers in order to make everything equal. In addition, there are secret characters that are unbelieveably hard to get. These are:

Episode 1 Sebulba: Win first place in all races on regular Sebulba's career.

Episode 1 Anakin: Beat the best lap time for each race (it seems easy at first, but those last two races make it almost impossible).

Watto: Beat the best 3-lap race time for each track (see above parentathis).

Darth Maul: Beat the best KO number in each race (oddly enough, it's the first race of the game that gives me the most trouble)

Darth Vader: Unlock EP1 Anakin, Watto, and Maul, then (and only then) win the tourniment with one of those three.

How difficult are these characters to get? Well, let me put it this way: I've been playing almost nonstop for a week and the only onje of the above characters I have is EP1 Sebulba (though I'm close to getting Maul).

So if you want praise for this incredible game, read some of the other reviews. However, read this one after to dispell the "too easy" myth. Sure, winning the tourniment mode with one character is wicked easy (I did it in a matter of hours). But try winning it with 18 and unlocking 5 more.

Dos neek ta tunk bantha poodoo.

Fun racing game
First off, I love racing games.They are fun, you need to think quickly at times, you can play with more than one player (usually), and those "winner by a nose" finishes make it all worth it.

I get this all from this game.I've really enjoyed playing this game and building up my character while trying to unlock other characters to play with.Each course is imaginative and has its own sets of challenges.

My only problem is that it can get easy really quickly.I wish there were a way to download courses off the Internet or an ability to create your own.

But in the end, if you like racing games I would highly recommend this one!! ... Read more

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Reviews (125)

Dinodean
This is a 80/100 shooter game. For those of you who like Halo or Halo 2, this game is so-so. Very unrealistic. I was playing 1 player and this happens to me on every level: I am sniping, I shoot a guy in the foot. Guess what happend? He grabbed his stomach with both hands and fell over! SOMEWHAT UNREALISTIC GAME!

chEAp
I got this game a while ago. It's single player is pretty good. Though sometimes the missions get long and boring. Multiplayer isn't that good.youcan choose to create bots to fight you with a friend or something. But on some levels that you choose you can go in cable cars but the bots can't. you can go on the roof but the bots can't. You can snipe but the bots can't. You can use mounted guns but the bots can't. The only thing that bots can do is shoot you. It's basically just like doing target practice

Good.. for a while....
This game was very fun for the first week... but as soon as it got old... it got boring. The single-player missions are sooooooooooo easy or extremely hard, like the one where you are underwater and you have to destroy the submarines.. it's either easy or hard (depending on how good I'm doing that day). Once you get the hang of this game... it's too easy! I really like the multi player mode but... the courses aren't good. The Skyrail is an exception, though. The weapons are great, like the Sentinel, Scorpion, and the Phoenix Samaurai. The weapons also go back to GoldenEye weapons, like the PP7. The characters in multiplayer are in the game as of some of your "favorite" villains and Bond's allies (all ladies for MI-6, bad!). This a great game but gets old. I'm stopping you from buying this game... but I think only true OO7 fans who have a gaming system should get it. Otherwise, rent or skip this game.

Nightfire
The Multiplayer is great you can have up to 4 AI bots and also drive mini tanks and helicopter drones and shoot guided missile that you control! 1 player is fun and exciting and difficult which is goodand has a great story line bonds looks have recovered after agent under fire where he was SOO UGLY.The game would be even better if you could play online abnd shoot civilians without you failing a mission.Just needs more unneccesary death.

Very good game!!
I'm not a big fan of any of the James Bond movies or video games, but this is a very very good game! The tons of multiplayer games make it fun to play with friends. The only big disappointment was that some of the levels on multiplayer are just too small. Otherwise, it is an excellent game! ... Read more

Amazon.co.uk Review

A sequel which, like its acclaimed predecessor, puts fun right at the top of the agenda, Burnout 2 dispenses with niggling irritants like realism and instead delivers top-class gaming entertainment. So what’s new? Added locations for starters, and the highlights are a twisty road round the Rocky Mountains and an inspired airport-based level. A greater variety of vehicles are available too, and naturally enough you have to balance your need for speed with a vehicle capable of good handling, taking into account the weather and the kind of level you’re racing across.

Yet ultimately, the core of Burnout 2 is still arcade-style racing, and frankly there’s little else that does it better. Burnout 2 is incredibly accessible and an absolute blast to play, whether you’re competing through the suitably enhanced single-player options or hooking up with friends--it’s completely irresistible. Visually, the game looks great and moves very, very quickly. The action too is interspersed with elaborate crashes, and when you do hit something you shouldn’t, at least you’re rewarded with an action replay for your trouble.

Negatives? Genuinely very few. Those who prefer their driving games flavored with a bit more realism are going to be happier with a Gran Turismo game than this, and in spite of some good improvements and additions, there aren’t enormous differences between this and the original, despite the fact that a lot more has been added to it.

These are nothing more than very minor niggles though. Easily one of the most downright enjoyable games of recent times, Burnout 2 is an exemplary piece of gaming entertainment, and a welcome antidote to the growing band of games that just take themselves far too seriously. Treat yourself. You’ll be glad you did. --Simon Brew ... Read more

Features

• o help keep players rocking and racing.
• Intelligent trafficsystem, featuring three distinct types of driver behaviors.
• Unique new next-generation graphical effects - unrivaled on PS2.
• Vibration enabled controller compatibility, letting players feel every turn and crunch of the car.

Reviews (59)

Wait for the NEXT BURNOUT
This is for people that like driving really fast. This game is quite tense because you don't know if your going to crash into a car when you turn that corner. Sometimes you get frustrated by it. People are saying it gets boring but that happens with every great game. When I get a new game I play it(for first 10 days) nearly all day like for 12 hours and thats why I get bored of games like over people. People say it makes you sweat and grin and that's true.

It Gets Boring after a while
Burnout 2 is ok. It gets really boring after you played it 20 times. All you do is crash cars and race. Its grafics are ok. There not the best. You should rent it or borrow it from somebody its not worth 20 dollars.

Awesome!
I never play such an exciting & realistic driving game before. This totally beats out the GT series! It keeps you busy on non-stoping driving excitment.

MOST FUN RACING GAME I'VE SEEN YET!
I have played a lot of racing games and none of them captivated me like this one. When I first played it it was ok until my first crash. The realism and graphics on the crashes are amazing. It shows windows cracked and glass all over the place and unbelievably real damage done to the cars. The crash or destruction mode is awesome because is sets you up in perfect places to cause some serious devestation where the goal is to cause as much damage as possible. The first one sends you down a hill into an extrememly busy intersection full of suvs, semi-trucks, small coupe cars and many more.You just plow through and fly up totaling your car and causing a 9+ car pile up with mass meyhem.This is the best racing game I have ever played! Without a doubt you should pick this game up because I know you'll be going back to the crash mode again and again. Definately 5 stars!!!

Extremely fun!
I have always wanted to play a racing game that focused on the crashses as well as the regular game play. I like to see things destroyed, whether they are in movies, tv shows, even video games. When it comes to crashes in other racing games that I have played, they keep keep the POV (point of view) where your driving POV is. Then this game comes along, and during the crashes, it takes you to a 3rd party bystander POV (more like a movie, actually) so you can see all the horrible devastating effects your crash just had! :) The crashes are put into slow motion, just like the movies! Plus, the general game play is great, just like any other arcade racing game.

For the negatives (which aren't many): Though it doesn't matter to me on this particular game (although it may to some), you can't customize your cars.

More positives: There are 3 modes of gameplay. First, complete a set of races to open up more races, areas, and cars. Second, a pursuit mode. Although they should've taken more energy points away for harder the hits on the car instead of one energy point per hit, you get to pursue a car and hit him with your car until their energy bar is to nothing. Hurry up though, you have a short time (at least 4 miles) to reduce the energy bar to nil.

Third positve (and my favorite): Crash. You get to choose any car you want, the boost bar is always filled up for you, and you go out and make as big a mess as possible. Great for blowing off steam after that person just cut you off on the road coming home tonight, or any other incident you may get road raged about.

Absolutely fun game, and with only $20, you can't go wrong! ... Read more

Amazon.com Review

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

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

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

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

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

Pros:

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

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

Reviews (47)

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

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

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

Re-defeat Bush '04

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

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

Product Description

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

Features

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

Reviews (189)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Overall: 4.0/5.0

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

Amazon.com Review

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

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

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

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

Pros:

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

Cons:

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

Reviews (24)

boring
so simple that my 4 yr old can win.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Reviews (57)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

peace,

cic ... Read more

Product Description

Guide Frodo Baggins and the characters of The Fellowship of the Ring through the villages, countryside and dark forests of Middle Earth in the Fellowship's great quest to protect the ring. Meet all the characters of J.R.R. Tolkien's first book of The Lord of the Rings and share in their journey and direct their actions. But you'll need all your wits and best strategy to elude the terrifying servants of the Dark Lord who seek to claim the ring for their own evil purposes. ... Read more

Features

• Missions require problem-solving as well as combat
• Gorgeous maps
• Play the greatest story ever written
• Introducing Legolas as a playable character
• Play as Hobbit Frodo, Magician Gandalf, Aragorn, or Legolas

Reviews (135)

easy if you have good coardination!
Ok the two towers and return of the king were games where you wasent solve anything just wars but the fellowship is amazing you get problems to solve and every detail is like in the book the music is really beutiful in the shire and it gets darker the more you progress like the atitude of the enviroment. The ringwraithes in the game are hard to get past you have to have keen eyes like me if you are going to get past the one on the bridge. The reviewer (Ian) was right the wargs do look like overgrown rats and overgrown skinny rats too.there are only a few properly designed wards in this game the ones in the shire and the ones in buckland dont forget the place where you meet tom boombadil and goldberry. If youv read the books you get pretty far on this game but if you havent you are going to have a tough time. The only complained I have is that I was expecting to play as the entire fellowship and that intro at the top is wrong you dont play as legolas in this game. and hes my favorite character. And frodo is the only character that can jump over all a good game.

Hmmm....
It's hard to say how good this game is.I'm stuck on the part where you have to sneak past the Black Riders, which is about 10 minutes into the game!It's so hard b/c they kill you and you have to start over!!! *cries*
But I think the game will get better once I can get past that part:)

"Here, have a cookie!" *shoves an imaginary cookie down your throat*

Great game, when your playing it
This games is fantastic for anyone who loves Tolkien's works, not the movies based on them. The story is from the books, so some of the scenes might be confusing for someone who has only seen the movies. The only setback to this game is that i doesn't take long to finish, if you work at it. The first time I played through the game, it took me about 11 hours. Now, some people might be thinking " well, you play games all the time, and you are crazy enough to review a game." Here are the ratings i would give it and the explainations.
Story: 10/10 What else could it be!
Graphics: 8/10 There are great graphics, but sometimes the camera is difficult.
Audio: 10/10 good blend of music and real life sounds.
Gameplay: 7/10 it can be entrancing at times, but some of the levels can become very frustrating.
Finally, this game takes some INTELLECT, and is not just a hack-away adrenaline rush game. And since it has been out for a couple of years, the price you get it at is a total bargain. This games should cost at least $25, but it only costs $15. Good deal!

Now that's Lord of the Rings!!!
Hello. The names DC and here on Amazon, I rate movies and video games that I own or have played before. I have to say that this is the Lord of the Rings video game to buy, a lot better than EAs LOTR video games. The game is based on J.R.R. Tolkien's first book in the LOTR trilogy, not the movie. Vivendi has done an excellent job with it, but there are a few things that I'd like to point out. First off, I wish there were more playable characters and two, there should have been more levels. Other than that, It's a great addition to any LOTR fan's collection. I had bought it two years ago and had beaten it but it got stolen. I'm recently borowing it from a friend and I'm going to buy it Febuary 1st. I giving it Five stars and recommend that you buy it since it's only 19.95.

A decent, fun trip through Middle Earth
With the movie trilogy finished, it's a pretty safe bet that a lot of people have forgotten about the games based on the books.With EA's uber success with thier game adaptions of the movies, poor Vivendi had the unenviable task of competing with thier own games that could not look or sound anything like the movies.It may have been too tough, because the second and third books were never made into games (what a shame).But we still have the Fellowship of the ring game to go through.

The Fellowship of the ring is a third person action adventure game that allows you to take on the role of Frodo Baggins, Aragorn, and Gandalf as you play through the story of the first Lord of the rings book, which means that you get to visit areas that are not in EA's game, such as the villiage of Bree, Rivendell and Lothlorien (granted, its only one room in the latter two, but they are pretty).You also get to meet Tom Bombadill, fight Barrow-rights, and even fight the Balrog!(which EA did not have until The Third age)

The gameplay here is very simple.You move your charachter around an enviornment while solving a task or a puzzle.You shoot projectiles, swing your sword (or stick), and can jump (only while playing as Frodo).Nothing too fancy or complicated.Perfect for young gamers or those who dont want to memorize dozens of moves.I personally loved playing as Gandalf, who gets to use magic to kill his foes (and lets face it, playing as Gandalf is going to be cool no matter what).

The fighting is simple as well.You can run up and attack with a sword, or weaken a foe from a distance by firing either rocks, arrows, or bolts of fire.You can also reduce damage by blocking.Thats it.No combos to memorize whatsoever.I do like this simple combat scheme, as you dont have to memorize lots of moves and try to recall them all in an instant.

You'll face lots of dangerous foes on your journey as well.There are lots of orcs, lots of wargs (but why do they look like oversized rats?), some rather mean towns-folk, the Nazgul, and the fiery Balrog.The AI of your foes is rather basic.Combat for your foes consists of running towards you ("Charge!") and swinging away.Orcs do try to block your attacks, but thats it as far as defense goes.I found that almost any foe could be beaten simply by running in circles, slicing at them one blow at a time.They would stand there, andy by the time they got around to fighting back, I attacked and stunned them again! Simple, and a little silly.

Thanks to the book liscene, you get to visit a lot of places in the game that were not in the movie based games.The green and happy shire, the slightly gloomy woods between the Shire and Bree, Bree itself, the troll-shaws, Weather-top, and Rivendell are but some of the places you'll visit on your journey.Every location is rendered well and the looks fit the atmosphere well.The shire is bright and cheerful while Moria is dark and forbodding (Skeletons on the walls are always good at conveying gloominess).

Graphics for the game are pretty normal.It's not flashy or wonderful, it just gets the job done.There are some great locations, such as the bridge of Khazad-Dum and the river Anduin that look really great.The audio is pretty good.The voiceovers are for the most part well done, but at times they feel very unenthusiastic ("Gandolf.No.").The music is quite catchy, especially in the Shire and Moria.

However, the game suffers from some big problems.There are no bonuses for finishing the game, aside from playing it again.The camera is tricky to get the hang of, but can be managed with practice.At some points the game feels a little amaturish (such as text that says "The next day"), as if the game were made by people who just finished gaming school and were unused to making games.

But in the end, I enjoyed my trip through the game.I thought it was fun, and had some great elements in it (such as fighting the Balrog in real time combat instead of an RPG battle).I personally recomend it, but you should rent before you buy. ... Read more

Amazon.com Review

This is one of those games that, while it fails to knock your socks off,is thoroughly enjoyable from beginning to end. Playing as the anatomicallyimprobable Katarina, you roam the sea in a variety of boats and travel by footover islands filled with forts, monkeys, and pirates. The game includes a storyabout a secret birthright, a one-eyed bad guy, and some handsome dude whom Icall Marquis de la Moustache--you can fill in the blanks. All you really need toknow is that you have to wander around collecting stuff and killing giant crabs.This turns out to be surprisingly pleasant, in no small part because of theheroic soundtrack. Dispatching enemies to the sounds of swelling strings andresounding brass is guaranteed to make you feel spiffy. It's like starring in anexpertly crafted B movie.

Pirates: The Legend of Black Kat is in fact surprisingly fun given thatnone of its component parts are all that impressive. The graphics are nothing towrite home about, the combat system is ordinary, the characters generic. Buteverything about the game, even its standard-issue story, has an earnest,irresistible charm. Though there are plenty of battles, the vibe of the game isgentle. After all the bloody, "edgy" games we have seen lately (and believe me,the deluge of blood and edginess has barely begun), there is somethingrefreshingly old-fashioned about a game whose vanquished characters disappear ina discreet poof. With a straight face, the game asks you to collect magicseashells, travel through magic portals, and talk to birdies. I almost foundmyself looking around for My Little Pony.

The only really annoying thing is Katarina's inability to walk uphill. Here's awoman who can dispatch three pirates simultaneously while doing a backflip, butwho can't walk up the gentlest grassy incline. Ascend more than a few feet, andKatrina slides down like a snowboarder. She looks darn sporty doing it, but whenyou're trying to investigate a burning mansion or some other interestingfeature, it's very frustrating.

This game is a good time, even if your socks are still on when you finish.--David Stoesz

Pros:

• Stirring soundtrack
• Free-wandering adventure
• Straightforward, pick-up-and-play fun

• Inability to walk uphill
• Awkward camera management
• Short (about 20 hours)

Reviews (28)

ARGHHH... MATEYS! IT BE A GOOD GAME!!!
One of the most underrated games for the PS2 along with Beyond Good and Evil. This game is a lot of fun as you explore islands for treasure, fight giant crabs, pirates, and other evil doers, and best of all, fight on the open sea with cannons blazing! I love pirate games and there are few out there that satisfy. If you like Pirates of the Carribean then get this game. The only complaint I have is the ending was sort of a let down (I like a good long FMV). Otherwise, worth its weight in gold.

Pirates: Legend of the Black Kat
The game is addictive..... I find myself going back to it, to wage another battle with a Manowar or to hunt for more treasure.
The only frustrating thing I find is that sometimes the camera is difficult for me to direct in the direction most helpful while I am in combat.

buy this game for the ship battle
the two player ship battle mini game rules and that feature by its self makes this game a must have

can't find the fun
A very boring game. Nothing to do but run around and become bored. The sea battles are nothing to brag about as they are boring as well except they have more noise when a ship blows up. Got to the end of this game and thought, "wow, I never knew it was so cool to be bored."
Same enemies over and over again, except at sea, as the game progresses, one runs into more and more ships.
But on the upside, the game is like a Disney trip. At Disney land, you can stand in a long line and be bored and when you get to your ride, you are too tired to be excited. Same in this game, spend all day running around and when you get into a battle it is so boring that you might feel like saying, "wow, this is so cool to be bored."
This game wouldn't hold the attention of a 4 year old. In fact this game made me think I had ADD.
Rent this first, and then if you think it is cool to be bored, buy it.

I'm having fun
The game doesn't have that many options and it's kind of repidative but I'm having fun playing it.Basically you're a girl pirate you have a ship and a sword and your dad dies.Ya kinda sucky but you start going around beating people down.

The ship concept is awesome, basically you start out with a ship with 2 cannons then you get more money and your ship gets bigger and you get alot more cannons.How many more cannons you ask?Well a big boat holds 50 cannons per side, not bad... Oh ya you get different thingies (Sorry can't remember what they're called) to put on the front of your boat.Like one lets you ram other evil boats, one lets you shoot lightning cannons balls etc...

I like the ship concept better then playing as the girl, but shes pretty cool, she gets two swords and you get different betters swords as the game progresses.The fighting style is like fencing, it looks pretty cool

Well that's all I have, I liked it and had fun playing it. ... Read more

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Ecco the Dolphin, originally an innovative Dreamcast title, has made it to PlayStation2, with newly optimized graphics and design features that correct the main shortcomings of the Dreamcast version--primarily the inadequateplayer guidance. Ecco is a dolphin in a hyperrealistic 3-D underwater world. Players will control Ecco as he is sent back to the past and tries to reinstate the paradise of his future. How? Evil forces have conspired to destroy the planet, and if Ecco can recover the stolen and scattered dolphin power, he can restore the harmony between dolphins and humans.

But first, you're going to have to learn to swim, eat, and think like a dolphin. Use different songs to communicate with other sea creatures and be prepared to defend yourself against predatory sharks. Later, go on to solve puzzles and work with others to accomplish your goals. The game features beautifully detailed seascapes, with creatures and plants that look and move realistically. ... Read more

Reviews (32)

Very Difficult
I didn't like this game, because being older than the average video game player, I'm not smarter than the games most of the time.Anyways, I thought this would be fun, and I'm sure it would be if I could figure it out.I even have trouble getting Ecco to swim where I want him to.I don't have too much trouble steering in other games, just this one. I don't recommend it if you aren't an avid video game player.

I love this game
I am a big role playing fan...that is why I turned in my XBOX for a playstation 2. I just went out and bought Ecco the Dolphin cause I loved it for dreamcast. The controls are a lot better and the graphics are great. So far the only thing I have found wrong with the game is that everytime a shark bites me I jump. Recommend this game for anyone who likes a difficult game.

ECCO IS SO COOL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Ecco rules! I think that you should rent this game before buying it, I did!!!!! DOLPHINS RULE!!! The FOE has destroyed the great Guardian!!! You must beat the foe in this battle for the Earth's future!! But be careful, there are many dangers!! Like the sharks, eels, and the Foe. My favorite level was Atlantis Lost. That's the level with the Guardian amd I think that level is so B-E-A-UTIFUL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Oh, here's a tip that will really help you!! Just follow these simple steps, and you will unlock all the levels. Select NEW GAME. Enter GYU GYU ???. The three question marks stand for any three letters of your choice!! Even if the game says that you're done with just entering the first GYU!! Go back and re-enter GYU. Then enter any three letters. Then go to end, and instead of pressing X, press O. After you press O, alot of bubbles should release from the plant on the left side of the screen. After the bubbles have released, press X. Then go back to the MAIN MENU,select LEVEL SELECT. You will then see that all the levels are unlocked!!!! Cool, huh?!?!?! Now you can play as you wish. But, remember this, EVERY TIME YOU PLAY THE GAME, YOU WILL HAVE RE-ENTER THE CODE!!!!!! Well, that's how it is for me, anyays. Remember, my favorite level is Atlantis Lost!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

The Dolphin That Saves The Earth
Ecco is an enjoyable game you if loved the side-scrolling-Sega-Ecco games.
What else could you glue your eyes to?
You can interact with other creatures. Use sonar at some turtles and they'll follow you. Talk to other dolphins and do tons of fun things. Do one of your songs to make a shark look like it's blind.
It is also neat when you dive toward the sand and swim in it. You'll see tiny sand clouds come up.
What is also amazing is that you can move boulders around.
When you talk to a dolphin you won't know what might happen. When you do talk to one you might play a game. The particuler games you can play are fish fetch and a race against fast dolphins.
The animals and plants move as if they were real. You will see kelp waving from side to side a bit. The dolphins, fish, turtles, rays, alien creatures, and sharks move with amazing graphics.
The levels you play in are huge. They seem endless and they are diverse.
The levels can have giant eels and sharks and octopus.
Other obsticals await you on your epic journey too.
In one level you are swimming in these tubes of water more than a mile high maybe. Some levels are dark, making it frustrating trying to get out.
There are riddles to guide you on the quest to save Earth. Parts of the dolphins' protecter.
There are many other things to love about Ecco.
Some dolphins are colored differently. The Crimson are black with red fins. The Clan have these fangs on their lower jaw and spiraling red marks. The Resistance are some kind of green color.
The storyline in my opinion is great. I couldn't imagine thinking about a person who hated the storyline of Ecco. It's like the side-scrolling Ecco games, But changed just a bit. You have to save the world from the Foe, aliens that try to take over. In one point in the game you will go back in time and help other dolphins, which don't understand working together, and then they soon realize they must unite.
Ecco looks different depending on the time and what dolphins there are. Ecco can have the Harness on, it's silver and gold and allows you to control machines. The other is the Clan's mark, the spiral I mentioned earlier.


Even though many have forgotten about Ecco in his old games, he's still remembered in this game. As this is all I can say to you, please remember what I said and have a good day or night.

GREAT!!!! I LOVE ECCO!
ok, i dont know what is up with those people that keep dissing this game. this game is amazing. it is really challenging and provides HOURS of gameplay. this is what most video games should be like! i hate a lot of games on PS2 (sports, wrestling, army (ICK))

Graphics: 10/10. they are beautiful. the animals look real. (the sharks are scary!!!)

Story: 9/10 Ecco has to save the dolphin AND human race! GO ECCO! (at one point he goes back in time!!!)

Controls: 8/10 a little bit tough at sometimes but not that bad overall.

Difficulty: 14/10!!! this game is very very hard! some of the levels are dark and you cant see stuff good so make sure you search everywhere in the levels! (it helps if you turn your tv's brightness up)

sadly, i dont have a game shark, or a game guide so im pretty much stuck. ive only made it halfway through the game and i got the game when it came out. rent it first, if u love it, BUY IT, cuz it will take a long time to beat it! ... Read more

Amazon.com Review

When Sony released the PlayStation2 last year, there were only a fewstandout games. One of them, SSX, brought snowboarding to people whodidn't even like snowboarding. Now, only a year later, PS2 fans get a new reasonto stay indoors during the cold winter months. SSX Tricky is the game,and it more than lives up to the moniker.

Tricky removes two characters from the previous game and adds five newones. It adds two new race locations to the already beefed-up World Circuit(Garibaldi and Alaska). The developers also added features to the older tracks,effectively making them new again. Tricky improves the graphics a bit andrefines the controls. The game even tweaks the basic gameplay by letting youupgrade your boarder's stats in races, but also forcing you to attempt andmaster the showoff mode. And EA improved the challenge by evening out thelearning curve. SSX tended to be a cakewalk until the later races in eachset, but this time your rivals get more intense and aggressive depending uponthe lap you're taking.

As in the first game, personality is everything. This is true not only in termsof voice acting, but also in how you treat opponents. The game has a few basicattitudes. If you block and attack characters too much, they'll remember andactively seek you out. If you help one or two of them, they'll become yourallies, warning you of danger or fending off attackers.

In many ways, SSX Tricky is only an upgrade of the previous game.Admittedly, the additions don't look like enough to justify buying the game allover again. But the changes are deep enough to change quite a bit, and they'lldelight even fans who are tired of, or who mastered, the first game. Maybethat's the most impressive über-trick of them all. --Bob Andrews

Pros:

• Refined controls and new tricks
• Excellent computer intelligence and challenge

• The graphics are only slightly improved

Reviews (145)

Best Snowboarding Game Ever
This game is excellent. Any fan of snowboarding will love this game. This game has the best qualities. The soundtrack is phenomenal, the voices of the characters are some well known people, the controls and graphics are excellent, and how many snowboarding games has a guy with a huge orange 'fro named Eddie(and he's voiced by David Arquette). This game is excellent I recommend this game to everyone.

Goin' back ol' school, Tricky Style
Wow!What can I say!I love this game tremendously!I love everything about it!Where should I start?

I first became addicted to this baby, when I was commuting up to 4 hours daily, and had very little free time.I needed a game that provided a quick pick up and go game play style, with a short learning curve. That's what SSX Tricky, or Tricky for short, provides.But it is not short on the fun.I love to play this game with my son, 3 ½, and we've actually been playing it together since he was about 1, almost 2.It is most likely his favorite game.(We play several together, including SSX 3, Gran Turismo, Burnout 2, and many others.)And the fact that he can pick it up and enjoy it, speaks volumes about the enjoyment of it.

His favorite character is Zoe.I love Kaori!It's kind of funny, because he believes Zoe to be a man, and gets mad when I call her "her."When we play doubles, he insists that we both play the same character.I think he likes it to be fair.Lately, I've been racing Kaori against his Zoe.

This game offers many levels of increasing difficulty, and at least 8 fabulous courses to race on.I like how you can ride snowdrifts in Arizona and Hawaii, among other more traditional cold mountain get-a-ways.When I play this on my 55-inch wide screen, and I fall down a mountain, I feel my stomach getting butterflies, because you really fell like your skiing down a mountain.A total blast!

The thing that I also like about this game is it is one of the few videogame DVD's providing a healthy supply of bonus materials, including: Behind the scenes with the character voices/actors; Jukebox, where you can listen to every song in its entirety; previews of other EA Big games; interviews with staff, etc.Would be nice to see more videogames doing this!

Two W's up!Big time!

One of playstation 2's best games
SSX Tricky is an awesome game. It's thrilling and challenging but easy enough so that children and adults alike can play. It's much better than ssx, and you can easily rack up points to score a top spot on the high score list. if you are not sure weather to purchase or not, i reccomend that you high-tail it on over to your nearest blockbuster or hollywood video and rent it. don't have a playstation? blockbuster allows you to rent the console as well. to rent a game is usually about $6 and the console is usually around $24 with a $300 deposit which you get back when you return the system a week later. i highly reccomend ssx tricky and once again, if you are not sure, try blockbuster or hollywood video. oh and some people might think that kids can't write reviews, right? well guess what, i just did.

Outstanding!
I bought a PS2 for my 10 year old last year and never had any interest in using it myself. Then I discovered SSX tricky. Awesome! From the soundtrack to the incredible graphics, from the gameplay to the characters, it doesn't disappoint. Best of all, the game is easy to learn, so newbies (including those of us who don't snowboard) can enjoy it right out of the box. You can zoom down the slopes, hit massive jumps, and pull off incredible tricks on your very first try.

Although easy to learn, it is tough to master and incredibly addictive. The advanced courses are very challenging, and no matter how good you get, you always want to take 'just one more run' to pull off better tricks or beat your best race time.

The game world is very realistic. You can ski off the course in search of a shortcut to the bottom, jump off cliffs looking for big air, grind on any surface (rails, fences, billboards...) and elbow your opponents in a race. There are traditional courses that look like a ski resort, but also courses through city streets (jump too high and you might hit a traffic light!), through untracked powder in Alaska, and an enormous terrain park.

There are multiple characters to choose from (male and female), each with a different personality. My daughter actually enjoys spending time putting different outfits on her favorite characters before each race.

I have also played SSX3, and there have been several reviews comparing the two. Here is my take:

1) Tricky is mode based- you navigate menus to select a course, choose racing or tricks, etc. SSX3 feels more like a day at the mountain, where you free ski over to a race, then to a halfpipe and so on. Which is better? It's really a matter of taste.

2) Tricky tries to build up rivalries between the characters. If you knock over an opponent, they develop animosity and gun for you in future races. Also, there is PG rated trash talk at the end of each race. I think the trash talking gets old (and repetitive) pretty quickly, but I enjoy the elbowing during the race, especially in two player mode :)

3) The music in SSX3 is more diverse, and you can customize your music as if you were carrying an MP3 player. As others have noted, SSX3 even seems to adjust the music to match your riding, with big crescendos when you land a jump.

4) I like the commentator in Tricky- he pumps things up. The commentator in SSX3 seems dull in comparison.

5) Tricky seems easier, especially for the novice. The first few courses are confidence builders, which is good for younger kids and adults who are only casual gamers, like myself. Also, tricky has a practice area where you can interactivley learn new tricks.

6) Tricky is about half the price

You can't go wrong with either version. However, I'd say Tricky is better for the budget minded, younger kids or casual gamers, while SSX3 is probably better for teens, serious gamers or hardcore snowboarders.

SSX tricky
i think ssx tricky is one of the best games ive ever played on. im 14 and people might think, oh shes only a teenager, its just a phase shes going through but no, i think its brilliant. it took me a couple of weeks to get into it and now i can stop playing on it!!! ... Read more

Reviews (46)

The Best Game
Tiger Woods PGA Tour 2003 IS THE BEST GAME I HAVE EVER PLAYED. THERE IS GREAT GRAPHICS AND LOTS OF PLAYERS. I WOULD SPEAD MY MONEY ON THIS GAME IF I WAS YOU. NO ONE CAN TURN THIS GAME DOWN, BUY NOW!

7 New Courses Add To The Golfing Fun In 2003
More of the same fun in EA's visually stunning 2003 version of "Tiger Woods PGA Tour 2003". A most realistic golf SIM if there ever was one. Brilliant scenery. Trees and brush swaying randomly as winds pass them. An occasional animal or bird can be seen or heard. Smooth character movements (outside of one camera angle where any of the golfer's neck looks awkward). The "Total Precision" Swing" takes away the distracting swingmeter. 13 courses in 2003 (compared to 6 in the 2002 edition). All the various modes of play are back, including Tournament/Match/Stroke/Skins/Speed. More pro players join the ranks... Singh, Appleby, Els, Leonard, Furyk, Cink, etc... not to mention a handful of unknown amateurs made just for the game. I know the 2004 is all ready out, but maybe the 2005 version will bring about some "fantasy" course where you could play or unlock the old-timers... like Arnold Palmer, Curtis Strange, Tom Watson, or the 'Golden Bear' himself. The one and only thing wrong with this game is that there is NO save capability while you're playing a course... you must complete all 18 holes before you can save your game. Huge reply value - alone or with friends. Great graphics. Great game.

Tiger Woods PGA Tour 2003
Tiger Woods PGA Tour 2003 is a realistic simulator game. It features hundreds of players such as Vijay Singh, Ernie Els, Justin Leonard, Jim Furyk, Stewart Cink, Stuart Appleby and Tiger Woods himself. Other features include 13 courses, online ranking, scenarios and an all new skillzone. Extremely likeable and easy to pick up. 9/10.

awesome
This is by far the best golf game I've ever played. Everything is so realistic, from the way you have to swing the club, to playing the wind, and the graphics are the best I've seen on a golf game, the courses look real. It's almost like real life. I don't think there is a downside to this game, it's damn near perfect. This game is a must have for any fan of golf.

don't buy this
This game is badly designed, it runs VERY SLOW and VERY glitchy, the career mode will not keep up with your ability and there is no reason to waste your money on this . Unless you absolutely must fantasize about having Tiger Woods as a virtual partner.
dont bother investing in it. ... Read more

Amazon.com Product Description

When a crazed Victorian scientist and a group of malicious hunters descend upon the jungle, it's up to you to save your native environment from destruction. Based on Disney's animated Tarzan film, the game also takes elements from the original Edgar Rice Burroughs stories. You will maneuver through the dense expanses of the jungle to save your animal friends from peril, using cool moves such as bungee jumping, water skiing, surfing, and power sliding. There are 15 enormous levels in all, ranging from the swamp to the elephant graveyard, and each of the areas is detailed in stellar 3-D. In addition to playing the game's story mode, you can test your skills against the clock in Terk's Challenge. Join Terk, Tarzan, Jane, Tantor, and Porter for a rollicking adventure appropriate for gamers of all ages. ... Read more

Reviews (12)

This game may not be packed with plot, but is fun anyway.
(I would probably really give the game 3 1/2 stars, but it is a 4 rather than just a 3) This game was pretty fun - I was surprised at how cheap it was compared to most Playstation 2 games and this was why I bought it.I had played the Tarzan game for Game Boy Advance (given to me for Christmas) and had a great time with that one.While I think that the GBA version is much better, this one is good for the price you pay.I do think the graphics could use some work, but if you like Mario-Brothers or the P2 Pac-Man games, you'll enjoy this one, and it's especially a good game for children (not too hard and not overly complicated to play).For what I payed I wasn't expecting much and was pleasantly surprised.I don't play P2 games very often and get frusterated when they get so hard that I get stuck, so this one was great for me - just hard enough to enjoy, but not enough to get me too stuck anywhere.

Excellent Thrill and Excitement
I have a 7 year old son who has the Tarzan movie and we have played the Tarzan game online I believe under Disney.com one day and on Christmas he got a PlayStation 2.He is a very good boy, and when we rented this particular game from Blockbusters, he did not want to give it back and every since then, I have been trying to find one of the Tarzan Untamed games to purchase so we can add this to his collection of games and, it seems everywhere I look, it's either dicontinued or they do not have it.

But the game is really GREAT, EXCITING, ADVENTUROUS, CHALLENGING, and really I can go on and on.This is just my son's and my own personal opingion of this PS Game.Keep up the excellent work.

Sincerely,

Angela Hudnall & Markus Hudnall,
Parkville, Maryland

King of the Apes stars in a Below-Average Game
On my original Playstation, I have several Disney Interactive titles, and all of them turned out to be fairly simple and easy to beat, which I found as a big setback after just buying them! I had Tarzan and it was some-what entertaining, and when I saw this one for the Playstation 2, my first thought was, "Gee, it's probably bigger and better now that it's on PS2!" Well, Tarzan's world in this game is slightly bigger, but overall, it is mostly for smaller kids, 8-11, and the Disney Interactive touch of non-hard video games is still in action with Tarzan: Untamed as it's specimin to prove it.

This time around, the plot is based more around the Tarzan books but uses the Disney movie characters for the playing, like it's brother on PS1. Gameplay is simple and you follow an "invisible" track that always either guides you along or behind, never able to explore the jungle past your "King of the Apes Boundry Fence."

Also, with a unique twist, you can river surf, bungee jump, water ski, vine surf and do various tricks on all of them. I don't like how in today's world, all of those sports just have to have tricks to go along with them. Why not just do these sports and enjoy the ride? Still, it was rather enjoyable to do moves such as reverse sking and hand-sliding.

There are also two modes of gameplay: Story Mode, which is like your typical platformer, and Terk's Challenges, (Terk is a character from the Disney movie Tarzan, for those of you who don't know.) In Terk's Mode, you do Time Attacks, Trick Score Challenges, and Terk's Super Challenge which combines the two, on every level. Most of it was pretty easy, but sometimes the Super Challenges were pretty tough to do.

Anyway, this game is a true Disney Interactive game, with simple gameplay, various perks and still aims for younger Disney Movie fans and "Just-Starting-Out" video game players.

Still, somtimes it's just fun to untame the beast within, and play for old-time's sake as the King of the Apes, Tarzan.

Good game for younger kids
My son loves this game!Sometimes it has been hard, as a parent, to find a game for a 7 year old that is not filled with loads of violence.It can be repetitive, but for someone my sons age it still presents a challenge for him.

Good game for younger kids
My son loves this game!Sometimes it has been hard, as a parent, to find a game for a 7 year old that is not filled with loads of violence.It can be repetitive, but for someone my sons age it still presents a challenge for him. ... Read more

Amazon.com Review

Daisy, a television journalist, has gone to Merlock's castle for anunannounced interview. Merlock doesn't appreciate Daisy's in-your-face interviewtactics and holds her hostage while he comes up with a plan to take over theworld. So, it's up to Donald Duck to rescue Daisy in Goin' Quackers.

The game gives players instructions as they progress through the levels. Whenyou come to something new, Donald's nephews explain what's going on. While nothaving to read an instruction book is nice, the game explains so many simpleconcepts from the beginning that this feature hinders more than it helps. Forinstance, gift boxes contain power-ups. Power-ups are good. You should getthem.

The game's graphics quality varies greatly throughout. For example, some of thebuildings show great detail while, in another area, it can be difficult to tellwhether you're facing a cliff or a thorny plant. Also, while Donald is superblyanimated, the game's many textures look grainy compared to those of other PS2titles.

The sound, on the other hand, is spot on. The sound effects are also pleasantlycartoon-like, but the voices are annoying, especially Donald's.

Experienced gamers will blow through this one, assuming they want to, andyounger gamers will find the game sufficiently challenging and fun. But gamersyoung and old will agree: There's nothing to like about Donald's new voice.--Todd Mowatt

Pros:

• Platform-style Disney game
• Cartoon-like sound effects

• Too similar to the Crash Bandicoot game series
• Obtrusive help feature
• Annoying game voices

Reviews (11)

Cute by aggravating
This is a VERY cute game, but EXTREMELY AGGRAVATING. Unless you're six-year-old is a rocket scientist, this is going to frustrate the heck out of him.

The game is very linear - you are forced to walk along a path. I can over-look this because of the cute graphics. However, some of the levels are very long and it's very tough to get through them without getting killed dozens of times. Argh!!!

Well I have really seen better games.
donald duck is a crash bandicute wanibi game. It does have all of its own moves but it is the same principle. But if you liked crash you might mabey like this. I would personal rate it 4.5

I liked this game....
Although I loved this game, I wouldn't necessarily recommend it to other people... For me, this was seemingly perfect... I'm 14 and I still love cute, cuddly, things (like Disney) so those games that are made for little 8 year olds seem to fit me perfectly. I'm not a hardcore gamer, so this game wasn't overly easy, but it wasn't hard either. If you like Crash Bandicoot, get this instead of the Wrath of Cortex (that game takes FOREVER to load) Beautiful, colorful graphics, although this is a 3d scrolling sort of game. Extremely similar to Crash, that's the best way to describe it.

a decent game at a reasonable price
From a hard core gamer's perspective, this game does quite well.Yes it does resemble the crash series(but is this a bad thing?!?), and it is pretty much a side scrolling game for the most part... but don't be fooled into thinking that it isn't worth your time as a worthy alternative to the violent games that have taken over the gaming industry(Now I must admit that my gaming stash includes many such games), because it just insn't the case here. I'm pleased to see that this game can be just as fun (for all) but I must warn you that some of the complex jumps you must perform to reach different platformsthroughout the game may prove to be a bit much for the casual gamer. The special moves may also prove to be a tad bit overwhelming at first(but boy are they amusing to watch). All of this considered, I would recommend this to anyone on a gaming budget (I mean, who isn't?) who still is searching for quality hits that look and play like they belong on the playstation 2.

Donald Duck: Goin' Quackers
If you like the Crash Bandicoot series, then you'll like this game. It's a 3D scrolling platform-type game with timed levels where you collect items, stomp on enemies, smash boxes, jump over holes, climb over obstacles and collect milkshakes to keep Donald alive & happy.

This is the story: Daisy has been kidnapped by Merlock and you (Donald, of course) have to save her. Donald's friend Gyro has invented a machine that can teleport Donald to Merlock's castle so that you can save Daisy, but first you have to collect parts to make it more powerful. So you get sent through different parts of the world to collect cogs & such, and beating various bosses along the away. Huey, Louie and Dewey hang around to give Donald tips and teach him "Special Moves". Though it appears to be a kids' game, it's actually pretty challenging & at times frustrating, so I wouldn't recommend it for younger gamers.

Like I said, if you like the Crash series, then you'll probably like this game. Overall it has PS2-worthy graphics & speed,decent plot depth and good gameplay.It's definitely worth trying out, but rent it before you buy it. ... Read more

Amazon.com Review

Every now and then a game is released that redefines genres and raisesthe bar for the competition. Frogger: The Great Quest is not one of thosegames. In fact, it's so bad that it just might set game development back 20years. While the 1981 arcade game Frogger was a simple, enjoyable,addictive experience, this title is a banal and uninspired 3-D platform gamethat preys on the nostalgic feelings of those who enjoyed the arcade original.There are many superior 3-D platformers available on the market, as well as manyFrogger games more in tune with the initial title.

The game has Frogger on a quest to find a princess who can transform him into ahuman through a kiss. The developers attempt to mimic the 3-D platform action ofgames like Crash Bandicoot and Rayman, but fail to deliver on manyfronts: the controls are unresponsive, the camera system is infuriating, and thegraphics suffer from clipping and frame-rate problems. Players can beat the gamein fewer than five hours, and it would be a lot shorter if the load timesweren't so horribly long. One of the few positives is that the game's 15 levelsare quite picturesque; that is to say the game looks good when nothing ismoving. Players nostalgic for Frogger fun will be better served by theexcellent Frogger's Adventures:Temple of the Frog for Game Boy Advance. --Raymond M. Padilla

Pro:

• Colorful levels

• Horrible controls and camera
• Lots of clipping and frame-rate slowdown
• Extremely short

Reviews (45)

Frogger the greatly annoying quest
I think that many fans of the arcade style games will be disappointed in this game because it simply lacks the cuteness held by its pc counterparts. There aren't really any perks to this game;we find our cute adult frog hero and his family (including a wife and countless children) replaced by an annoying adolescent frog that, while finally being able to swim (unlike in the other games), is lame on a level that issimalar to watching a dog chase its tail for 98 hours. Flimsy graphics give the feeling that the game was released too soon (along with the nausea that comes with the freaky camera).

So let us take a moment of silence to mourn our beloved cute Frogger (voice sounds as if from above "Let us never forget that cute little guy who recued babies from peril, or that arcade format we know and love, or all those direct directions .We will miss you Frogger we will miss you!"...)well the new one STILL stinks so save your money and buy a Spyro or Crash (Bandicoot) game.

Good for beginners
This game was great for me - but I'm new to 3-D adventure games.Until recently I was playing on a Gameboy Color and avoiding all games in 3-D because they made me dizzy.This game is paced slowly enough that I can actually get used to 3-D gameplay.It's alot of fun but the graphics don't always keep up with the action, several times I've been stuck in a wall for a few seconds because the view didn't update quickly enough.It's also not what I expected when I heard "Frogger", I thought I was getting an updated version of the original but it's really a different game playing on the Frogger name.Even so I really like the game and recommend it to those looking for something a little slower-paced.

Terrible game!
This PS2 game is pretty bad.The storyline is rather stupid.I found the graphics to be colorful but overall not that great.Also, you spend a lot of time swimming in rivers and waterfalls, but there is NO sound of flowing water!I played this game for about an hour before giving up on it.Maybe little kids will like the colorful, cartoony graphics, but that's about it.Definitely not worth buying to add to your library.Rent it instead if you really want to play it.

an embarrassment to sony and to playstation 2
i rented this game when my 11 year old (girl) cousin came over. we both agreed, this game is terrible. and this is from my cousin who is a huge frogger fan and owns every PC frogger game. even though this game is only $$, it isn't worth a penny. DON'T WASTE YOUR TIME ON THIS GAME! here are a list of GREAT games that are also only $$ and are rated "E" for everybody (kid appropriate).

GRAN TURISMO 3(realistic racing simulator)
PAC MAN WORLD 2 (platformer)
ATV OFF ROAD FURY (ATV off-road racing)
SSX TRICKY(snowboarding racing)
NAMCO MUSEUM(4 classic namco arcade games on one disc)
CRASH BANDICOOT THE WRATH OF CORTEX (warning: very long load times, but the game itself is a good platformer.)

Bleah!
This game stinks!I dan't know why they would make a game as bad as this.I reccomend Barbie's Horse Racing Video Game instead of this and I'm a boy!
Pros and Cons:
Pros:
Oops! Sorry for the inconvienence. This game doesn't have any Pros!

Cons:
The graphics
The gameplay
The controls
The dialouge
The game in general
Someone might buy it for you

If I had an option to give this game 0 stars, I would.No wonder it's 80% off the regular price! ... Read more

Product Description

Sega Sports NFL 2K3 hits the gridiron on the PlayStation 2 computer entertainment system with the look and feel of a true champion. With all-new gameplay and PlayStation 2-specific features, NFL 2K3 combines style and substance in a football game that is as fun to watch as it is to play. You'll relish the meticulously designed player animations that include QB rollouts, improved RB spinning and stiff-arm moves, better grasping and tackling on D, realistic stumbling and more. In-game commentary juices up the action with dialogue that rivals TV commentary. ... Read more

Features

• Platform: PlayStation 2
• ESRB Rating: Everyone
• Genre: Sports

Reviews (70)

Hard to find problems
The only thing I can fault about this game is the inability to challenge, but in the game I have never found a situation where the ref. is wrong. It's a great game, and the animations and graphics easily surpass those of Madden. A very good game especially for the price which is very cheap.

this game stinks
this is not worth 10.00 price the graphic stink and a waste of talent to be make
its a waste of time to play dont buy me instad bu madden 2004better graphics this game sucks

EA SUCKS
Completely destroys Madden 2004, yeah that's right

I dont know why I waited so long to try the 2K series.

Madden SUCKS! Buy this instead. Better gameplay, graphics and it is cheaper.

10 Stars.. GOOD GAME
I bought NFL 2K3 in October 2003, and i think it is By Far better than Madden 2004.I had played Madden 2004 before, and it was ok, but one on one open field tackling was near impossible, and Some players seemed like they were covered in grease.Also Strategy actually makes a difference in this game, unlike many of its predeccesors.Here are hte Pros/ Cons

Pros: -Online Capable
-Player's stats improve year to year depending on their performance, so bad players can get good, with work.
-Scouting, you scout college players, and you get to draft them.
-You can sign free agents off the free agent wire.
-Strategy of play calling makes a difference.
-Impressive player creating and team creating program
-Customizable difficulty settings, from 3 year old easy, to extremely hard.
-Difficult kicking, unlike Madden games

Cons: -It has froze up on me once or twice
-Create a team mode only has 10 premade uniform styles

This is an excellent game.If i had to pick NFL 2K3, or Madden 2004, id take NFL 2K3.And apart from all that, 2K3 is only $9.99, unlike Madden's $49.99.The main reason i love this game is because it is actually challenging

great-needs improvement in few areas
I went out to buy some games and realized that NFL 2K3 was the real deal in graphics.I owned Madden 2002 and it was terrible graphic wise, i thought it was great until I saw the graphics for 2K3.But the announcing is just like Madden.I don't care what other reviewers say, this game's announcing is great, and then wham, after you play about 4 games, the announcers start using the same phrases over and over and over again.ANd sometimes, when I spike the ball to stop the clock, it says that I got the first down, how stupid!!!I definitely recommend this game over Madden 2003, but for 2004, people say its cool but I'm not really sure.I'll go for that probably once I'm sure and you will be hearing about it as soon as I play it... ta ta for now. ... Read more

Amazon.com Review

You'd be hard pressed to find a better-looking baseball game thanTriple Play 2002. If only the same could be said for its gameplay. Ifeasy-playing, action-packed ball games spiced with a liberal dosage of the longball are what you're seeking, this game won't disappoint.

Graphically, no one can touch the stunning visuals and attention to detail thatEA Sports has given to every ballplayer and stadium. Most players' facesaccurately resemble their real-life counterparts (albeit with oversized heads),and they come complete with customized batting stances and perfectly rendereduniform detail. The ballparks themselves come alive in breathtaking beauty as avariety of camera angles put you right on the field and in the seats.

But too many inconsistencies and omissions hold this game back from greatness.Most unrealistic is the frequency of home runs and the ease with which you'reable to score runs--the novelty wears off pretty fast after swatting long ballafter long ball and finding yourself tied 9-9 in the 4th inning. Playing at therookie, pro, or all-star level does little to stem the outpouring of runs, anddoes even less to shorten the tedious game pace, perhaps the mostunintentionally realistic part of Triple Play 2002. Fielding could usesome fine-tuning as well. And when does EA Sports plan to reintroduce injuriesto this series?

Game modes still feature fully customizable season options and the home runderby, either one-on-one or tournament (up to eight players). But gone from thederby, strangely, is the option to choose from past legendary players andmembers of the 500-home-run club.

Calling the action this year is the two-man announcing team of Bob Costas andHarold Reynolds. Costas thankfully keeps things more low-key than his real-lifepersona, while Reynolds dishes the sass like a pro ("This isn't an eyetest--swing the bat!"). --Larry White

Pros:

• Best visuals of any baseball sim
• In-game music builds up dramatic moments
• 8-player home run derby

• No injuries
• Unrealistic gameplay
• Slow, uncustomizable game pace
• Player heads are too big for their bodies

Reviews (47)

Fun
Not the BEST baseball game I've ever played but it is quite "fun", and that is where it counts for me! Its pretty easy to hit but the pitching is where it makes up for in challenge. When you pitch you get a box that is in front of the batter. you move the ball around in that box and then pick "slider", "curve" or "fastball" type with the "X" or "O" etc. When you line up the square for the batter you can hit a home fun. The idea is to find where the pitcher's ball stopped if you get the square over it you can get a homerun. Its a decent system in which they have polished up with the next games but this one is fun! I find that the two player game is the best but the single player was good for me because of the line up for my two fav teams. The Braves and the Diamondbacks. I hear 2004 is much better but for the price this is a fun game.

AWFUL
this game is terrible. its way to easy to be realistic. im hitting hrs w/ my leadoff hitters and 9th hitters. you cant put together a REALISTIC game. baseball is a game of strategy and patience, and the score is like 20 to 17. its pathetic

Best Baseball Game (for now)
This game is why I bought my PS2.The graphics are incredible. The strategies that you can execute in the field and at bat are very lifelike.The movement of the players and the reaction of the ball in different stadiums is so real that its scary.

With that said, there are a few things that bother me about this game:

1) In the game, the home team takes the 3rd base dugout in every stadium.What's up with that?
2) Where are the injuries??I beamed Mike Piazza in the head, ribs, and back a half-dozen times in this game and he kept coming back for more!
3) Fighting (like in the NHL series) would be nice (see point #2 above).
4) It's pretty easy to score runs, which will make the game kinda boring after a while.I guess if we face facts that it's a computer, we should realize that there will be repeatable scenarios under which you can always score.

I've been a baseball fan all of my life and pros and cons aside - this is a terrific game to play.I think it might cure my offseason blues.

homerun derby
I have had this game for a while let me tell you Ive also have high heat and all star baseball and triple play is better than those two no matter what anybody says those two are not better.
The graphics on triple play are better stadium wise and player wise.My only complaint is I think the graphics could be better and the players heads are too big just like everybody else has said. I think the people who play the game say its too easy are playing on the rookie level or pro.They should try the all star level when playing a game. During home run derby though its too easy.Also what [makes me mad] is the repeating replays when there is men on base and you the hit the ball it also bothers me when you are playing defense. Thats basically my opinion triple play is better than high heat and all star baseball.

The Great American Game gets Better Every Year
This is the third installment of the Triple Play series that I have owned. Each one has been a bit better than the previous year. Since it is such a solid product, I am only going to focus on the negatives. My short list should really serve to reveal how hard it is to find flaws in this game.

First, I found the levels of play a bit unbalanced. The "Rookie" level is, as intended, very easy. The problem comes between the two top levels. In the "Professional" level, it takes a short period of time to easily dominate the game. Yet if you move up to the "All-Star" level it is nearly impossible to win consistently without a top team, no matter how good you are. The problem is that suddenly EVERY computer comtrolled player makes All-Star plays on defense on EVERY play and you cannot sneak a fastball by anyone when pitching...even with Randy Johnson and Curt Schilling. The realism is lost at this level in order to make the computer more competitive. The problem is that this punishes players who really would be unbeatable otherwise. Second, the graphical representation of the uniforms is not as good as in some competing games. This is only a minor criticism and most people would not even notice it. I am nit-picking to be sure. Finally, there is a limit of 24 slots for created players. If you are someone who is interested in keeping rosters current, this will grow frustrating late in the year when more and more rookies get called up and suddenly you are out of spots to creatr them. If you do not care about keeping the rosters in line with the "real world", this is of no concern.

Even with these criticisms, this is a fantastic game. It has outstanding playability, incredibly detailed stadiums, complete rosters that are current as of January 15th, plenty of player info and ratings, and tons of statistics to give you every aspect of your game or season. While future versions are sure to continue to improve on the Triple Play brand name, this one is certainly worth the price of admission for true baseball fans. ... Read more

Amazon.com Review

Five years ago, the 3-D platform genre was exciting, as titleslike Crash Bandicoot and Mario 64 ruled the consoleroost. Since then, we have seen the 3-D platform genre fill out with afew copycats and some outright stinkers. However, there have been a fewclassics in the intervening years, such as Banjo-Tooie, and nowRayman 2: Revolution can join the club.

Like past installments, Rayman 2: Revolution borrows gameplayelements from a variety of different sources, but they are sourcesworth borrowing from. Several elements from Rayman 2: The GreatEscape have been pilfered, including a similar story line.Revolution has a good combination of beautiful graphics, greatcontrols, and enhanced gameplay. This will astound both hard-coregamers and those new to the hobby. There is enough puzzle solving,lever pulling, item collecting, and platform jumping to keep even themost ardent platform enthusiast busy for quite some time.

The pirate Admiral Razorbeard and his army of robots have enslaved theplanet, and it's your job in Revolution to help Rayman searchfor pieces of the Primordial Core and summon Polokus to get rid of therobotic pirates. The levels are even the same as they were in TheGreat Escape, although there have been some slight changes made tothe order in which they appear. Due to the power of the PS2 and thedetail put into reworking the levels for the game, they lookspectacular. Ubi Soft has mixed old-school gameplay with graphicspower, and those ingredients mixed together make this game a must-playfor gamers of all ages.

Despite the borrowed elements from The Great Escape,Revolution for the PS2 offers up plenty of new things that willmake the hearts of platform gamers skip a beat, just like when theyfirst played Mario 64 or Crash Bandicoot. It looks likethis time, Rayman will finally get the respect he deserves. --ToddMowatt

Pros:

• Incredible graphics
• Simple, effective controls
• Smart camera angles always provide the best view of the action

• Fans of Rayman 2: The Great Escape may find too littlethat's new

Reviews (45)

not to many games for girls
didnt buy this game but i have a problem you need to gear games towards the female,s
i didnt find to many games for girls
age 6-13

Solid Platformer with a some flaws
As a huge fan of the platform genre I purchased this game after the many positive reviews I read of this game.First Off, I would have to say that I was very impressed with the diversity and the rich colorful graphics of the game.I was also very impressed with the camera and character control which I feel was one of the best I've experienced in any platformer yet.

Many people keep saying that this game isn't any good because it's not as nice looking as Jak & Daxter nor a fun as Spyro or Crash and I would have to agree.One reason for this is that Rayman is not these games, but nonetheless it's a wonderful gaming experience.I know this is a first gen PS2 title and there are tons of better looking games on the market, but I would have to say that I really liked the atmosphere and environments of Rayman.The game was a little slow moving at first but if you have a little patience the intensity of the game will beging to increase as well as the fun factor.It may seem a little childish at times, which to me was fine, but if you need a little more maturity you can always slap GTA3 into your PS2 and get your fix.

I gave this game a 4 instead of a 5 for a couple reasons; which seemed minor in the beginning but became very frustrating as the game progressed.The were as follows:

1. The constant loading and then asking you if you want to save was very very annoying, probably the worst I have ever experienced.There are times when you will come out of loading and then go thru a door or down a path and immediately be asked to save or continue and then the game would start to load again.I know this may sound like I'm overreacting, but when you have to go back and forth between areas, this becomes a real pain in the A**... real fast.

2.There is quite a bit of aliasing (jaggies) during the game although it is not overwhelming it is noticeable.

3.The voice acting was subpar and low in volume.There were times when I just couldn't make out what the heck the characters were talking about or what my next mission objective was.

Overall this game is a solid experience and ,especially at the new reduced price, a solid PS2 purchase.It may not be the flashiest or most original title on the market, but what it lacks in luster in makes up in spades with consistency.

Not worth your money and time, buy something else!!
My intention with this review is to provide a rather different oppinion from most reviews here which qualify this game with an average 4.5 stars.I purchased this game for my son for two reasons:The price drop and the excellente reviews.I had no previous knowledge of Rayman, so I came unbiased to play it. I own 3 titles from Spyro the Dragon (games that have always satisfied my son) Jak and Daxter (PS2) and Crash Bandicoot "Wrath of Cortex" (Xbox), and my son plays all of them very regularly.I personally like these games very much so I expected Rayman 2 to be a great platformer game.Well, the thing is that my son played Rayman 2 for about an hour and a half and never picked it up again, I myself had to play it in order to understand what was wrong, but then I understood him.
First: the graphics, I have read in every review, even the newer ones, that the graphics are excellent and so on.Well, to my opinion the graphics can not even match Spyro 3 on the PSOne, they are graphics that are ok for an early launch on the PS2 but can not be compared to the possibilities that we are getting today, and I refer in this case to Jak and Daxter, where the developers (Naughty Dog) have done a beautiful job on this subject.Second: the voice acting, what can I say, I personally found the constant whispering (instead of real voices) very annoying, I even thought there was some kind of malfunction in the CD because of this, until I realized that those whispers WERE the voices.Third: the story, even though it is a typical platform story, there is no fun in it, I personally found it very boring, and I couldn't play it for more than half hour before I could fall asleep.
I truly wish that I could find something good about this game, but the truth is that I had to sell it one day after I got it, neither my son nor I liked this game.If you truly want to play a good platformer then go for Jak and Daxter, there is no comparison (great graphics, hilarious voice acting -even in spanish-, good story and lots of fun), or wait for the PS2 version of Spyro the dragon, or even play the PSOne versions of Spyro, I can assure you that you will have more fun with those than you will with Rayman 2.I was deceived by the price drop and the good reviews, and made a terrible mistake: wasted [money], so don't fall for the same, this game can only and hardly diserve the one star I gave it.

FANTASTIC
Wow. when I first purchased rayman 2 Revolution, I never expected to receive such an exilarating game. From beautiful and stunning graphics, to huge and very entertaining levels, Rayman contained all of the aspects that contributed to make an amazing and rare game.Some of the great qualities of Rayman 2 revolution were: spectacular graphics, wonderful voice acting and hearing aides, massive levels, great mini games, loveable characters, great storyline, and just raw and plain out FUN! But, to every yin, there is a yang, which in this case, the yang are the CONS or the less adequate qualities of this game which conclude of: pesky camera angles,and although this is a fantastic game, it lasted me a short 14 hours which isnt very long.But besides those 2 Cons, this game is a must have for anyone who owns a playstation 2. this game is my favorite game out of the games i own.my suggestion is, if you see this game anywhere which is now currently being sold for 19.99, you should purchase it right away because it is really worth the price ... Go out and buy this game right away! GOOD LUCK!

Engrossing and Fun!
-Chad Steingraber-
-Paradigm/Infogrames-
-Level Designer/Game Designer/3D Artist on The Terminator: Dawn of Fate-

The orignal on DreamCast was fun, and this port doesn't fall through the cracks.Believe it or not, a bad port can ruin a good game....but RayMan2 for the PS2 holds the magic that the original had.It looks good and it plays good...the part is, anyone can play it.Parents don't need to worry about young kids playing this....it's appropriate for everyone.This game is a great example of 3D Platforming done right...hopefully RayMan3 will be just as good, maybe better!Great game, and makes you anticipate the next one.

A must own title, no need to rent this one. ... Read more