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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

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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

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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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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

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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

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Oh no! The Mastermind has kidnapped Mystery Inc., and it's up to Scooby-Doo to search for his lost friends. Guide Scooby through 12 huge levels that include a creepy mansion, a spooky cave, a ghostly graveyard, and a perilous pier. Help Scooby search for clues, avoid classic Scooby-Doo monsters, use wacky inventions, eat Scooby Snacks, and gather groovy power-ups. Do you have what it takes to foil the Mastermind's plan to rid the world of Mystery Inc.? Scooby-Doo: Night of 100 Frights includes 12 beautifully rendered levels within four worlds based on classic Scooby-Doo cartoons. Avoid 20 creepy monsters from the Scooby-Doo universe to solve the mystery. Power-ups unlock secret areas and bonus DVD features, giving players added replay value. The familiar celebrity voice talent includes some of the original Scooby-Doo voice actors. This game is 100 percent Scrappy-Doo free. ... Read more

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Scooby Doo NIght Of 100 Frights GREAT GAME MAKES GREAT GIFT!
Any boy or girl of any age above 4 will love this game. It is suspensful, adventurous,
Now, it is not gory, nor very violent. Rated E for everyone.

I love this game!!!We need more!!!
I absolutley love this game!!!It was more than I expected.It's fun, challenging, entertaining and addictive.Once you start playing this game you can't stop.We need more Scooby Doo games aside from this one and Mystery Mayhem........

Fun and Silly Like the Cartoon
My son and I just finished this game It was fun. My nine year old and I played it together and it took us many hours over many days. He navigated and I did the harder moves. We beat the Mastermind and figured out the mystery and then we went back through to collect the Scooby Snacks we missed (other than a few hard to reach Scooby Snacks on "Wreck on the Deck 2.") My son loves going through the monster gallery over and over and I enjoyed returning to each area, finding new paths and looking for the missing stuff.

I hate it
it is annoying to me, and the ending was a bomb, I wouldn't recomend anyone to buy this game

Cute
I liked this game. There were things to figure out and places to wander. My only complaint is that I got stuck in the middle of the game and couldn't figure out where to go. It was a lot of fun though before that. ... Read more

Reviews (36)

OK.........
This game is OK, but hard (for me). I haven't been able to win the belly flop picture level. I think it will be easier if I don't grab the spongebob letters and just get checks on the "to do" list. Before that, the game is easy for me and I especially like the switching tent.All in all, this is an O.K. game but a little hard.

not as good as the second one
apparrently technology has gotten better. dont waste your money on this game. buy the second one. i have so much fun playing the second one and i dont bother with this one anymore. the gaphics are pitiful as well as how different the levels are from one another. nice try nick, but atleast you improved, alot!!! once again...buy the second one...a much better investment

Why, that's the biggest booty I've ever seen!
Why doesn't this game have more stars?! It's really fun. The graphics are great & you get to change spongebob's outfit, he puts on his giant glasses for jellyfishing and then merman's costume. He has a divining rod and leiderhosen (sp?). Also, there is serious abuse of the word booty. Do I have to say more?
True it's not very challenging, I rented it and beat it before it was due back. But I had fun just making spongebob skip around with his glasses on. And I have no idea what glitch everyone is talking about. People who enjoy Spongebob for it's pure sillyness will like this...

This game would've been great... BUT....
Unfortunately, the disk I bought has the infamous glitch. I'm going to return it and not bother buying another, since many people have said they had this problem even after buying a new disk.
At first I played the game without saving, just attempting to look around, and I kept getting kicked out of the game to a screen informing me that my PS2 couldn't read the disk. I tried again and discovered that saving very often helps, and will allow you to play for a longer amount of time without trouble.
Despite the inconveniences I wanted to keep the game and continue play. But, when I got to the part where I have to find a bus ticket to Chum World the Glitch brought me to a sudden halt. No matter where I go now, as soon as the game switches screens and has to load another, it resets.
Major disappointment, I'll be glad to get my money back.

What Went Wrong?
The game starts out good.But then the game resetes the graphics get badder and badder.The Game frezezes every time you go to a new screen.Don't buy someone the game for cristmas! ... Read more

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Set up a quick steal, explode on the fast break, drive to the paint or kick the ball back for a game-ending three. NBA Live 2003 promises gameplay with more hand control, smoother, faster action and NBA signature moves. And it's not just a shooting exposition. You'll find the huge "D" to smack back those dunk attempts and rattle the boards for key rebounds. ... Read more

Features

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

Reviews (109)

this game sucks vs. computer
i have it for the computer not ps2 but it sucks if you play against the computer.the gameplay vs. computer basically goes like this...you either block there shot or it going in.not real at all.you could block 20 shots with one player in this game on a good night.you could block 10 every game.the point guard from there team could be rated low and dominate a game.this game is garbage but the only reason i gave it 2 stars is cuz it has good moves and realistic looking moves.

Fun arcade game, but very weak overall
If you want a simple arcade basketball game, you'll be happy with NBA Live 2003.However, serious gamers should avoid this game like the plague.The serious negatives include:
1.There is no way to play D.Occasionaly you can take a charge, but blocking a drive to the hoop is way too hard, stopping a drive is near impossible.
2.Fast Breaks are available on every play.Again this is totally unrealistic
3.Your players never get tired.No need to sub.
4.In Franchise mode, even if you win, your players always want out.I've played multiple sims with a variety of teams and keeping your stars (or attracting new ones) is very difficult.

Overall, this game is so unrealistic I'd avoid even renting the thing.If you want just a fast-break, coast to coast, arcade game though, you'll be satisfied.

An addictive game but needs improving
I got excited when the game came came out and when i got it, it was the only game i played for the next 3 weeks. Then, i got bored with it. I realized the game needed improving. If an all star with good shooting skills is wide open and he shoots, he will miss. But, a poor shooter goes for the three with 2 or 3 men in his face, he makes it. Strange. what also needs improving is the less fouls. Really, i run up a guy, and he doesn't lay finger on the ball handler, but commits a foul. I don't get that, and it's really annoying. Clearly this game needs work. Since nba live 2004 came out and it is marvelous, i hope the same for nba live 2005.

ridiculous problems
Problems:
1. Any time you get like a 10-point lead, your team will now miss every dunk and lay-up until the CPU evens the score.This is not an exaggeration.I am completely serious.Strangely, however, sometimes you'll start a franchise team that will never have this problem.But I'd say 4 out of 5 will have the dunk/lay-up problem.

2. Any CPU point guard with a 3-point icon will be the leading scorer for the CPU team, draining threes with people in his face every time, against set defenses.If you play the Lakers, for example, Shaq won't miss, but will only end up with 10 points on 5-for-5 shooting, while Derek Fisher will end up with 33 on 11-for-20 three-point shooting.

3. If you have a lead in the last minute, the CPU will hit every three-pointer anyone but the worst shooter puts up, and will steal the ball from you most times, but, oddly, will not intentionally foul.

4. Nobody gets open on the inbounds plays, and half of your team will be off-screen.

5. No good player will resign with your franchise after a season if their contract is up, even if you win it all.They will, however, settle for a one-year contract for minimum pay with a crappy team.All the superstars end up with such contracts, but you do not have the option to negotiate prices and cannot sign superstars, who demand full price from you.

6. Most rookies the game generates will be given a sub-par field-goal shooting ability, but an above-average three-point shooting ability.In other words, can't hit from 15 feet, but can hit from 25.

There are other problems that make you think the development team was on crack when they made it, but, as one of the great mysteries of the universe, this game is still very fun and addictive to play.Why, God, why?

This Game Is Good, But Not Good Enough
Ok so I was crazy about this game when it came out, then I bought it and it was a great game. but after a while the game comes repetitive, Such as if you do a season on a hard skill level your oppenent has great speed and they will score every time you miss a shot on the fast Break. Also when you are on a fastbreak the oppenent will block you off with there amazing speed. Also if you're playing and you start to get careless in the game(and believe me you will get careless} they will take total advantage of you. Also the oppenent will score at will every time even if its Shawn Bradely driving to the whole. And if youre trying to cross them to the hole they will block you off and you will get called with the Charge. Overall it is not that good of a game. ... 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 Product Description

This is the only officially licensed interactive game to use the FIFA World Cup marks, emblem, mascots, and stadiums in Korea and Japan. The game includes star players from the tournament, and the brand-new Air Play lets players perform tricks like headers and bicycle kicks with the touch of a button. FIFA World Cup Moments bring the drama of the Cup to life with replays, special animations, and an all-new music score. Tournament mode lets you play the entire FIFA World Cup, from the group rounds to the title game. New stadium environments include team colors, flags, chants, and pyrotechnics. ... Read more

Reviews (50)

Attention Korean Red Devil Soccer Fans
I know this is a game that came out before the World Cup, but don't think it came out after the World Cup, Hwang Sun Hong is the only star player for Korea, Woon Jae Lee has only a rating of 64, the bets players are Hwang Sun Hong 80, Kim Byung Ji 80, Ki -Hyeon Seol79, Chun Soo Lee 78, and Jin Cheul Choi 76.Only official Korean chant is Ee-ku-ra, which means win, but thats it, no Taehanminguk, O Korea, and etc.For you Fifa fans, they have up to 42 teams not ounting All American, All Asia, All Europe and etc.They go as far as to Senegal!The game also is way too easy, if you try to win you score too much, if you try to keep the score fairly close like 1 to 0 you give up too many goals and your palyers are too tired, save your money and get Fifa 2003

Great game -- game play seems somewhat estranged
The FIFA series is all together my favorite EA Sports.

Previous (2001) FIFA series had better gameplay and slightly worse graphics.

If you have a previous version of FIFA, wait for 2003 and grab it.

This game (...)
This game is exactley like Fifa 2001, yet worse. Featurs in the Fifa road to world cup 98 in about 1000 times better. But to be honest the graphics in Fifa 2002 are very close to real.

damn, this game is good
this game is good, doesnt get old, very challenging, very exciting, great to play against the computer, even better to play against a friend, especially under the influence, this game is great

Most frustrating game ever
Here are a few facts about this game that should deter any conscious soccer fan from purchasing it: (all comments apply to "World Class" difficulty)

1. The game AI is hideous as you can still score goals by using brute force. The recipe simple. Take a team with fast strikers and either steal the ball from the back, as the computer makes idiotic and predictable passes, or simply run straight at the computer's defenders and score at will. No skill required.

2. The gameplay is the most enfuriating ever. The computer strings together pass after pass, effortlessly moving the ball up the field, while you struggle with the inadequate camera angles and the defunct passing scheme, to complete just a few passes. This results in you having to chase the computer around and never having more than 30% of the possession. You spend the entire game hunting the computer down, getting more and more frustrated, as the computer strings together useless passes in the back, apparently content with the score, even when it is down 0-3.

3. Some major bugs kill what little decent gameplay one can experience when playing against a friend. The framerate goes down and you experience "skipping" on certain camera angles, especially when crossing midfield. Although you have many camera angles to choose from, none is conducive to realistic soccer. The "Tele" or "Tower" views allow you to see the action you need, but you can never see who you are passing the ball to. The "Swing" camera results in too much skipping to even take into account, which is unfortunate as it would probably be the best camera angle. "Panoramic" results in you having to use a magnifying glass on your TV screen to spot your player, let alone the ball! Finally, "End to end" is horrible for aerial challenges. As I said, not one camera angle is suitable.

4. Incomplete/wrong rosters: World Cup soccer without Holland and Romania?? How about Ronaldo playing for Brasil, but as a midfielder?! This is almost worse than playing FIFA 2002, where the whole Holland team is comprised of numbers (no roster)! Just bite the bullet and buy the license already, EA Sports!! You'll just end up making us pay for it anyway, right?

This game is just horrible and no fun at all. I've never thrown my controller to the floor so frequently in utter frustration. Maybe this is a secret mini-game that I've unlocked? If such is the case, congratulations to EA Sports. They couldn't have conceived a game more conducive to such behavior! ... Read more

Amazon.com Product Description

NHL Hitz 2003 is an ice-melting inferno of blistering hockey. It features a new franchise mode for deep gameplay, a full season with every team and every game, in-depth stat tracking, international and all-star teams, fantasy teams and stadiums, and a soundtrack with Rob Zombie and Powerman 5000. ... Read more

Reviews (14)

Great
Even though the Ea a sports games are more real the animation and fun are a lot higher quality in the Midway games.

I was really surprised :)
Im a big fan of hockey.....and I loved this game, everyone so far has given it big numbers and they arent wrong....my ONLY fault with the game is that there are only 5 players on the ice (including the goalie) there should be 6....but other than that I love it. I especially like the mardi gras heads you can add to your player to make them look all crazy and you can adjust the players size and face and even sex? (either this game is sorta Politically correct or women will soon be joining the NHL hehe) I liked the nicknames you can give your players too. I really like being able to make your own team with its original uniforms and name,and you can buy improved equipment and enhance your players abilities as they gain experience.....the game is easy to get the hang of and lots of fun on all levels....its easy at first but gets REALLY hard as you go on...so it kinda eases you into wanting to play more to improve your team and take on harder and harder challenges. I just rented this game from blockbuster video but I would like to buy it....I didnt want to bring it back hehe I only played with one player but I could see this game being GREAT at parties hehe. It even has good music from contemporary bands, makes me feel like im going to the hockey game.....all in all one of the better games for the PS2 ive played so far, I think computer games may eventually replace movies for entertainment because you dont have to just passivly just sit there and zone out and drool in front of the screen....you actually affect the outcome of whats going on in front of you...but you know that already hehe

Midway does it again!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
If you haven't tried this game your really missing out!! Nhl Hitz 2003 has the best graphics ever! If you get your meters full(by preforming checks and deaks) you go on "fire". So here are some pros and cons.

Pros: the graphics are wonderful.
Cons: you can get/give the wonder of being hit thru the glass

Tippy
This game is _awsome_. The play isn't particularly faithful to the actual sport, but as a video game, it's killer. It's fun enough as a one player game, but the more people you play with, the better it gets. I never write reviews, but people have to know that this is one of the best sports games ever. The word must get out.

NHL Hitz 2003
Put simply, if you like arcade style sports games then you will not want to miss this game.It's fun to play alone, but even better when you play multiplayer. ... Read more

Amazon.com Product Description

Football junkies have long been accustomed to loving gridiron video games while tolerating their weaknesses. We appreciate the fact that developers try to incorporate genuine college or pro atmospheres into the games, but it drives us nuts when the fight songs are incorrect, the out patterns are automatic, or the running game is unrealistically easy or hard.

But then along comes NCAA Football 2003 by EA Sports, a game so good that after a few weeks, even your dog will wonder why you never find the time to communicate anymore. Start with the AI--by far the best yet in a college game. Defenses not only react to your play calling and adjust their strategies as the game evolves, but they expertly disguise their coverages and swarm to the ball with speed and decisiveness. In addition, your computer opponent actually makes intelligent clock decisions when time is running out (shocking!). The running game at times is a bit easy on the lower difficulty levels (especially if a back like Oregon's Onterrio Smith has the ball), but that's why they made All-American and Heisman levels.

The graphics, as are typical in football video games over the last couple of years, are extremely good, and the between-play animations provide extra spark to the rivalries (taunting runs rampant). But the graphics aren't the star of the show--it's the dynasty mode, stupid. With enough special features and stat categories to keep college football hopheads happy for months--including a comprehensive recruiting engine, a customizable intro screen that features your favorite school's colors and fight song, and a Trophy Room that displays all your bowl and rivalry game hardware--NCAA Football 2003 just might make fans forget the depressing length of the off-season. --Rivers Janssen

Pros:

• Terrific AI
• Fans of almost any Division I program will be happy with the team-specific features
• Passing engine actually requires you to read defenses intelligently

Cons:

• Commentary is a bit predictable

Reviews (137)

Exciting game
I like football, especially college. This game made my dreams of college football come true. It has tons, and tons of schools to choose from. It has great gameplay, good graphics, and a lot of college fight songs. It even lets you create a team of your own and lets you pick that teams fight song. If you're looking for a good football game than this game should be considered.

I-man's Review
Okay, how the heck did EA do this?I'm not sure, but this is absoulutely the best College Football game I have ever played, and I have played quite a few College Football games.I especially like the gameplay and how smooth and simple it is.The commentary is the best you can get with the greatness of Lee Corso, Brad Nessler, and Kirk Herbstriet.I also like the variety of teams that their are, about 150 of them.I also like the new addition of cheerleaders.Their motions are exactly like real-life cheerleaders!The most improved parts of this game from the 2002 edition, is the Campus Challenge and the Create-a-Team.What I like more about the Campus Challenge is that the challenges are more difficult to reach and that they are more fun reaching.I like that EA added a great thing to NCAA Football 2003, which is the Create-a-Team.You design everything, I mean everything about a new team that is made from scratch.I'd say that if the quality of EA's College Football games keeps improving, it will the the best video game series ever!

Wake Forest Demon Deacons Win the Title!!
Being a Deacon alum, I had to play a season as the old gold & black. I whipped through such fellow ACC schools like Carolina, Clemson, Georgia Tech, UVA, Duke (doesn't everyone beat the Blue Devils in football?), NC State, Maryland and even Florida State. I went on to beat Oklahoma in the Fiesta Bowl by 21 points. My point is this... the game is easy. A resounding YES to the following: Stadiums are dead-on accurate. Graphics are excellent. The university band fights song(s) sound great after scoring or at half-time. Mascots & cheerleaders get into the act. Dynasty, season, practice, rivalry modes give you plenty of options. Just plain fun! I thoroughly enjoyed this game (even if it was a bit easy).

TOO EASY
THE ONLY THING THAT MADE THE GAME HARD WERE THE CONTROLS , I FOUND MYSELTH FALLING ASLEEP WHILE PLAYING THE GAME.

Best-of-the-Best
I got this game because I wanted a great football game. I was not let down. This game has amazing graphics, lots of plays, fast gamepalay (that's a good thing), and the stadiums are really cool.This game also has a CREATE A SCHOOL option where you can make a school, find a logo, make a stadium, and make your own jersies. This game is the best football game I ever played (besides NFL Blitz), but is just as good. The only bad thing is that it can get pretty boring after a while. So get this if you need a game to play for a couple of months. ... Read more

Reviews (82)

Great racing Game !
After reading all the reviews I wanted to let people know that this Racing game is great.I think most people dont like this game cause its not realistic, but I dont want games to be realistic either.I hardly like any new games, but this one is a great racing game. The graphich is ok, but the gameplay is great !! the last Grand Prix is almost impossible on the hardest levell ! You take Sunny Beach ,Green Field on the hardest level.

I recommend this if u liked the other Ridge Racer Games, Personally I loved this one and dont get the awful reviews this one has gotten, very unfair.

A total waste of time
I got this on the cheap thinking that it would be a decent racing game. I was wrong. I didn't know what to expect, but cars that handle EXTREMELY unrealistically, graphics that are just average in my eyes (compared to NFS 2 Hot pursuit and GT 3) and a general unexpected hardness in gameplay made me sorry I got this game. The cars are fake, which isn't too much of an issue but you have to make the fake cars good. If you're looking for a fun racing game with realistic cars, go for Need For Speed 2: Hot Pursuit, and if you want a good driving sim, go for Gran Turismo 3. Rent this if you must, but don't spend a lot of money for it.

Cool Launch Title
The ideal jaggerific racing expierience. Actualy, it's quite entertaining, and should not be overlooked, especialy by fans of the series.

O......K
When i first got this it was hard. Then i played it more and more, I used the slowest car and i beet the game in about 3-4 hours. The game is to short, when you beet it all you have are the time attacks and the races were you try to beet a fake computer guys(time attack).

And how the hell do you get medls!

Terrible game
I picked this up on sale... now I know why it was so cheap.Stick with the other racing games if you want to actually DRIVE a car.If, on the other hand, you want a game that doesn't even resemble racing, then by all means.The play control is absolutely terrible.I know that there is a so called style to the RR games, but this time it is really unrefined.The tracks are almost all the same, with very little variation.The announcer is perhaps even more annoying than the playcontrol, and the game takes forever to load, with many different confirmation screens to get through before actually racing.I thought the ability to design your own car down to the paint job was cool, but not enough.Oh yeah, and the girl on the box is really cute, but don't be fooled by that! ... Read more

Amazon.com Review

Who needs realism? While all the other guys slave away every year to make their sports games as realistic as possible, Midway has gleefully chosen to make the wildest, most violent, and arguably most fun sports games you can buy. Topselling games like NFL Blitz, NHL Hitz, and NBA Jam are annual tweaks on the nose of sports gaming, yet Midway has kept the games close enough to the real sports they model to justify the expense of real player and team licenses. MLB SlugFest is no exception. It’s a Three Stooges-style romp into Major League Baseball, and it's crazy fun.

Imagine our National Pastime with Bugs Bunny-style pitching, runners who think nothing about clocking the First Basemen to extend their hit into a double, and hot players who burst into flame when they're on a roll. If a pitch hits the batter he either charges the mound like the Hulk on speed, or he cries and crawls to take his base. Everything is outrageous and exaggerated, yet beyond the cartoon antics is a real game where skill with pitching and batting can carry you to victory.

All of the major league's players, stadiums, teams, and logos are in the game, letting you really put the smack down on your least favorite team or force a perennial loser to play like brutes. A home run derby mode lets you practice hitting the long ball. One highlight is the commentary, which is hilarious. It consists of one smart guy calling the plays, setting up a gravel voiced idiot for some off the wall comment. Whether it’s speculating how many candles you’d have to melt to make a wax Babe Ruth, or complaining about the taste of his third Styrofoam cup, the commentary is fresh, funny, and it takes quite a while before it gets old.

Solid baseball gameplay and strategy--amped up and turned all the way to "11"--is what MLB SlugFest offers players. It's a great way to spend a nice spring day; mix in a little violence and flaming baseballs with your peanuts and Crackerjack.--Andrew S. Bub

Pros:

• Great graphics and hilarious audio
• Solid baseball gameplay beneath the silly gimmicks
• Especially fun when played with a buddy

• Computer player uses too many crazy pitches and abilities.

Reviews (40)

Not Bad
MLB Slugfest is a good game. It makes baseball more fun by adding violence, circus catches, blazing speeds and throws and mile long home runs! You are probably wondering why I didn't give it 5 stars then. Well while it comes through in some areas it fails to come through in others and the most important areas are the ones it failed to come through in. First fielding when a pop fly is hit the fielder isn't selected you have to do that which can become very confusing and you have to be it the right spot or you won't cathc the ball! For example you can move you player in the target and if he isn't in the right spot of the target he will drop the ball!!! Next is base runningif you have 2 guys on base one on 2nd and one on 1st and you wantthe guy on 2nd to go to 3rd you can hit R1 you make the runners advance but then both the runners will go so then you can hit L1 so they guy will go back to first but then they both go back and it turns into a double play!!!!! The batting is good and easy but this game can be very difficult at times!! Overall i would say this is a good arcade game baseball wise I would say there are better ones out there!

Well what can I say
Ok I write this review to be helpful to people. I LOVE baseball but when I got this game I was pretty dissapointed. I wanted to beat people up and all that great stuff, but when i got the game I found out that it wasnt all that brutal. Not only that it is WAY TO EASY. Also its not all that oriented with baseball, for example no free angents, no create a player, no tradeing, no farm system all you can do is e a team and play a season and thats it. I got the game then about two months later i brought it back and im happy i did.

This game is fun but how many players are on a real team?
This game is a real fun with great graphics.I have not seen such great detail on most of the players before.Even the stadiums are more realistic than in other games.The only thing I am dissapointed about in this game is that there is a limited number of players.The starting pitcher is the same for every game and you are only given two other players for pitching relief and they are also always the same two people.Also there is no pinch hitters or pinch runners which leaves out some of your favorite players of the team.Other than that this game is great fun and pretty much a good investment.ENJOY!

Slugfest: THE BEST GAME EVER
Slugfest breaks the player out of the painstakingly boring John Madden type commentary. Tim Kitzrow and "Jimmy Shorts" will crack any man women or child up with their hilarious, outragous, and witty commontary. Other slugfest features include great grafics, and only availible in slugfest: the ablility to punch players on base and the get in a fight with the pitcher in some sinarios if the pitcher hits the batter. Slugfest was recently ranked the third best game on the market. Plus, one of the games announcers, Tim Kitzrow, former NFL Blitz announcer, also annouced NHL Hitz, which was ranked in the same survey, the 11 best game on the market. From all those other slugfest fans, adios, and"PLAY BALL!"

Great Game, not as intense as i thought
when i got this game, i couldnt wait to beat on people, then i started to play. it is lots of fun, but not with a lot of midway twist. sure, you can punch people on the bases, but thats it. no other way to entertain you when you want to hurt people. get blitz or hitz instead. still a great game though :) ... 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