Amazon.com Product Description

Get ready to dance the night away with all-new songs and game modes in this sequel to Dance Dance Revolution. Players can save and edit dance steps to create their own dance routines. The special workout mode allows you to have fun shaping up while also tracking the calories you burn. And you can re-create the arcade experience with Konami's Dance Dance Revolution controller. The game includes more than 50 high-energy songs in a variety of genres, including pop, disco, Latin, techno, and house. It also features a completely redesigned interface and new graphics, plus a special edit mode that allows players to customize dance steps for every song, develop player-specific routines, and trade dance patterns with friends. Also included are new songs never released in the Japanese version. Burn up the dance floor with two-player modes, allowing players to dance cooperatively or competitively. Multiple options and difficulty settings make Dance Dance Revolution Konamix easy to learn for people of all ages. ... Read more

Reviews (52)

AWSOME!!!
DDR Konamimix is very, very, very, ect. fun!! It is great for working out and losing weight!!!!! I was introduced to this because my school had it!!! belive it or not the princable lets us play with it all recess!!!! I am planning to by this game to enjoy it more that ever!!! YAY!!

DDR<333
Only problems with Konamix, to me, is that it's not set up like the arcades (which is where I play half the time) and "basic" mode is the same as light on the other games (thought it would be standard). Other than that, it's great.

As for accessories, I got one of the really thin mats and it quickly got destroyed with friends who don't know how to pick up their feet and the mats would get scrunched up into a pile. So, I invested a bit more in a mat with a 1" foam insert and now, I'm putting forth a bit more to get a metal dance mat.

(I put 1 star for educational, because the most I see you getting out of it is a good work out and foot/eye coordination...=/)

Tight Game, but its missing something
I hate video games, but DDR is to good to be considered a video game. This game has helped me build stamina and quick thinking skills. DDR Konamix has an awesome song list with the original Paranoia and this is the only US release which features the very complicated Orion.78[AM-EuroMix] So why would I give it four stars? Because you can't use speed modifiers.[x1.5,x2,x3,x5,x8]
I know most DDR fans don't really care something like that, but some songs on here are impossible to do with only one speed.

This game is still a good buy, but I recommend DDRMAX or DDRMAX2 over this one.

A full fledged hooked on game
This game Rocks! For ps it has great graphics. And as an owner of the whole set of DDR games, you should listen. I like Yuni and Emi personally. Take my advice, get the game.
If only I had a memory card for ps.

Great fun and workout!
This is a fun game! Every day at an arcade I see many kids there playing this game!They simply love it!I highly recommend buying this game! There are 52 songs to try! Theres even a workout mode so you can actually see how many calories you burned!GREAT! ... Read more

Product Description

Spyro 2 is the sequel to the charming, family-friendly Spyro the Dragon adventure game. Spyro is the same lovable dragon, but his challenges are now larger and more complex. Help him fly and head-butt his way through incredible new 3D fantasy worlds with more puzzle elements and bonus levels. Made in USA. ... Read more

Features

• Platform: PlayStation.
• ESRB Rating: Everyone.
• Ages 6 and up.

Reviews (137)

SPYRO ROCKS!
I have all the Spyro PS1 games and they rock! The best PS1 games you can buy.
I have Gateway To Glimmer instead of Ripto's Rage though, but they are exactly the same but with diff names and covers.
All the worlds rock, and it's nice to see more friends to help Spyro on his way to beat Ripto- and when you finally beat him, the game still isn't over! How cool? There are many skill points to earn,a amazing new level- the cool Dragon Shores, and a permanent fireball!!
If you have a PS1, you have to play this game!

Spyro!
Spyro fun aholoic sweet game!!! Very fun but not hard, it can be very very easy but it is alot of tottaly wicked fun!

Great, but not Insomniac's Best
I was a little bit disappointed with this Spyro.Don't get me wrong, it's an awesome game, but Insomniac could've put a little more effort into it.With only three worlds and about twenty-one levels, this game may only be for true Spyro fans, but, I strongly encourage you to buy this game.

Spyro second adventure!
The first Spyro was great game already, but this game beats it by far. With loads of new features and tons of new characters, this is one of the best Spyro games out there. In this game you get to travel through 4 new worlds with over 30 colorful levels with your old buddy Sparx and your new companion, Hunter, the cheetah. You must collect over 14 tallismans and 60 orbs to finally come face to face with Ripto. Also in these game, meet Moneybags. He can open up doors or drop bridges for you at a "small fee". Some new features in this include some fun mini-games, the ability to swim, and some new power-ups like the super charge, super flame breath, and super flying power. Here an overview of the game:

+Improved graphics 8.5/10
+Challenging but not too challenging boss battles 8/10
+Autosave 10/10
-Not enough new abilities 7/10
-Levels are a bit small 7.5/10
-Storyline is a bit bland 7/10

Overall, a great Spyro game. It provides lots of entertainment and lots of fun mini-games, therefore, it's a MUST-HAVE!

This ROCKS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
This game is awesome! From the moment I got it I have played it like a maniac! This is a MUST HAVE! ... Read more

Features

• Smart opponents offer multiple challenge levels
• Take on the family in cards or chess
• For 1 or 2 players
• Huge collection of family games
• Card games, casino games, and board games included

Reviews (3)

A family of games for a family of people
The following are a list of the games.This game pack is just all right, and the game is very dated, though.

Blackjack, Totem Slots, Monster Madness Slots, Pearly Deep Slots, Neon Luau Slots, Sun Catcher Slots, Double Down Video Poker, Jacks or Better Video Poker, Joker's Wild Video Poker, 10's or Better Video Poker, Deuces Wild Video Poker, Reversi, Chess, Backgammon, Checkers, Dominoes, Klondike Solitaire, Auld Lang Syne Solitaire, Calculation Solitaire, Scorpion Solitaire, Flower Garden Solitaire, Spades, Go Fish, Hearts, Old Maid, Crazy Eights

Great to play old-fashioned card games for Senior Citizens
My dad and his wife are retired, and they LOVE to play the games on this Playstation CD. This game has probably gotten more use than the television. It has a variety of old-time games, (pre-video age), card games, checkers, chess, backgammon, etc., that are made easier to quickly setup and play over and over again, which they do VERY often, literally everyday! My dad is 68 years old, and he sits for hours, everyday, playing the solotaire card game called Klondike.

This PS disc is so addictive that my dad bought a second Playstation and TV, sitting side-by-side, so that two people can play their own games while still be hanging out with another couch potato. So my dad and his wife each bought a copy of this FAMILY GAME PACK, and they spend many hours everyday, playing. It's better than having them just watch TV, at least they have to think about the card games and interact, and there is a feeling of suspense and tension that is felt while playing each hand of the card games, so the "excitement" is constant.

I enjoy playing the Hearts card game, and the Spades card game. These two are played with/against 3 other computer players. Each computer player has a name, and adifferent skill level (it seems) with different card games. "Molly" and "Toni" are quite skilled and ruthless Hearts players, but if they play the Spades card game then Molly gets sloppy with her bidding. Hearts is fun because it shuffles the card quickly, and the computer players are pretty good, quite a challenge. Spades is almost as fun, but I see that the computer program has some predictable styles of play (they usually refuse to toss an Ace on an opponents King, I don't know why). This different style of playing is equally irritating as it is interesting. Maybe the computer knows something about Spades that I never considered?

Compared to most video games full of fast action excitement, this game offers a large variety of Playstation versions of NON-video gaming.

If there are retired folks in your life, you probably know that they love to play calm, old-fashioned games, and this Playstation disc makesit easy for them to play solotaire card games WAY too much. You will find that you are trying to get your senior family members to stop playing with the Playstation so much!

only child's playmate
I have only one son age 9 who need to be kept occupied.Being a single working mother with homework to check and dinner to cook. It's more rewarding for me to buy a games that he can play with the computer as a playmate he thinks his real start when he's able to beat the computer, plus it has a varity of many games . It's affordable and fun that the whole family can enjoy.My son loves checker, chest and dominos.I love backgamman. When I do get a chance to play with my son it's a game I can handle. ... Read more

Features

• Play against the computer or with friends
• New game modes, including Blind Risk and Ultimate Risk
• For 1 to 4 players
• Turn-based strategy board game, now for PlayStation
• Build armies and take over neighboring lands

Reviews (5)

They really should have easy and difficult ratings!
The only thing I really didn't like about this game was the difficulty ratings.The computer is extremely hard to beat in the multi-player games, even when the "easy" setting is at its peak.That made it discouraging to continue with.They really need to make those settings match, or why bother having them?

RISK
The game is great but the CD for playstation doesn't last good and the game can lock up on you.I'm having a hard time finding a new game so I'm shopping here.I really like the game.

Hours of fun
I had never played Risk before playing this computer version, but I was immediately hooked!As well as the "classic" board game version, you can also play on several other maps and change some of the rules.With the ability to change maps and options you will be playing this game for months to come.

I would have liked some more in-game and end-of-game movies, but otherwise this is a great strategy game for wargamers.

A real favorite...
If I had to give up all of my PSX games except for one - this is the one I would keep.In addition to playing like the classic board game, this version allows for several different maps and a variety of options such asrandom placement of the arimes.The Ultimate Risk options allow for evenmore game variables.The interface is pretty simple to use and allows foreasy minipulation around the board.The variety of options really puts youin control of the game play.If you like this classic board game you'llreally enjoy this version.If you're looking for fast shoot 'em up action- this one isn't for you.

If you like Risk but can't find people to play with...
This game is a good video version of the classic board game.It not only has classic risk but also a cool ultimate version that really holds up with the best of the strategy genre.The other option for choosing your map(Classic, Europe, Western Hemisphere, Asia) really spices up the game aswell.The levels do challenge you in every way.This game is very fun,challanging and finally allows one to play risk alone. ... Read more

Features

• Videos explain strategy for novices
• Lots of audio and video options
• For 1 player
• Chess game with loads of features
• Over 100 opponents, each with different styles

Editorial Review

Most attempts to tamper with the basic gameplay of Tetrishave fallen flat on their faces, but Tetris Plus is actually adecent take on the timeless classic. You can tackle a basic solo game ofTetris, challenge a friend in two-player mode, or go directly tothe best portion of the game: puzzle mode.

In puzzle mode, playerscontrol blocks as they descend from the top to the bottom of the screen.As they fall, you can spin blocks so that they land next tocorresponding colors at the bottom of the screen. Gameplay is just likethe original only with a few major twists. The bin that holds the piecesat the bottom of the screen starts out partially filled, while a littleprofessor character climbs on top of the stack. Your job is to clearlines of blocks so that the professor can reach the exit at the bottomof the bin before a spiked ceiling smacks him in the head. Two playerscan also duke it out in puzzle mode, sending cleared lines to theiropponent's bin. This isn't the best version of Tetris we've everplayed, but it does still manage to offer a lot of entertainment for itslow price. --T. Byrl Baker

Pros:

• Several types of play
• Good two-player mode

• Mediocre graphics

Reviews (16)

Classic Tetris with a twist
Well, almost. The developers added a few new twists, the most interesting of which is the puzzle mode. Each puzzle level begins with the professor standing on a different pattern of blocks. You've got to clear the blocks out from under him to get him to the bottom. If you don't figure out the right way to solve this puzzle, he climbs to the top of the blocks you're stacking up. The game's over when the professor and the descending spiked ceiling collide. This version of the game is entertaining and even challenging, although after a while you begin to wonder why you're trying to rescue a guy who insists on climbing to his death. Other new additions include an edit mode that lets you create and save your own puzzles. A split-screen mode enables two people to play Tetris at the same time without competing against one another. In the regular VS mode, you can still play the computer or a friend. As with most new puzzle games, you can send blocks to your opponents screen when you clear a certain amount from your own -- in this case, two rows of blocks cleared from your screen means two rows of blocks sent to your opponent. If you like Tetris and you1re looking for a familiar, addictive game, this is the answer. Tetris Plus hasn't revolutionized puzzle games, but it's still fun.

Probably the best Tetris sequel
Tetris became an instant classic when it was packaged with the Game Boy in 1989. But the most interesting thing about the game becoming so successful is the fact that it spawned so many sequels - each of which was unique in its own way. One of these sequels was Tetris Plus, in which the objective of the game was to save a professor from being smashed by a spiked ceiling, rather than scoring lines like in traditional Tetris games. How does this change of pace work out for the series? Read on and see.

PROS:
-The graphics here are much better than those in the Game Boy game of the same name.
-In addition to the new "rescue the professor" mode which is the main attraction of the game, there is the classic Tetris mode you should know and love.
-Like in most Tetris titles, there's a two-player mode (WELL worth checking out.)

CONS:
-The music, while very good, isn't nearly as catchy as the classical Russian music featured in the original Game Boy game.

OVERALL:
Overall this is a fine addition to the Tetris library. If you're a fan of puzzle games, then Tetris Plus is well worth checking out. Sure, it never got the recognition and popularity that the original did, but it's still excellent. Don't pass it by if you're a Playstation owner.

Tetris Plus
A very fun game if you have a partner play with you!!!

Great puzzle for children younger than 6 years
This is one of a kind. My three year old son is a master of Tetris plus puzzle game. My whole familly enjoys playing as much as I am, it is great

tetris plus
i enjoy the game very much it is agreat challenge, also helps you keep foccuse on eye an hand controll and also speed. i love the game ... Read more

Amazon.com Product Description

Spyro is back for his third PlayStation adventure. Jump down the rabbithole to recover all the eggs stolen from Dragon World by the evil sorceressand her henchmen. The cartoonish look, the goofy sounds, and thescavenger-hunt gameplay will be familiar to anyone who has adventured withSpyro before. New to the series is the ability to play as Sheila, thekangaroo; Sergeant Byrd, the flying penguin; Bentley, the Yeti; and Agent 9,the space monkey. In Year of the Dragon, Spyro still has all of hissignature moves--as well as the special moves he learned in Spyro theDragon 2--and can control such vehicles as tanks, submarines, andspeedboats. There are over 30 levels in which to recover 150 eggs andseveral minigames that complement the standard gameplay, includingboxing and skateboarding. ... Read more

Reviews (138)

PERFECT!
I am a die-hard Spyro fan who is really into role-playing games. This is probably the best and I mean the BEST game ever made for the Playstation 1! It has wonderful senery and neat new characters.But listen to me and listen to me well, If you want to buy this game, you must buy the GREATEST HITS version with a bright green bar where it says Playstation. If you don't there is a bug on a speedway level which prevents you from completing the game. I suggest that you get it at a retail store to be sure that you get the right one.

Gr8!
I playd this game at a friends house and it is brill. Try it for yourself!

awesome!
spyro is sooooooooooooooo cool anyone anywhere should get it.i play it everyday and my brothers are obsessed with it.its all they ever talk about.

Go Spyro
My son and I have beaten both Spyro 1 & 2 and got 3 this Christmas. We love it. Spyro can do more things and the "areas" are great. We haven't tried Spyro 4 yet and after reading many reviews I am tempted to not try it at all. This game was worth waiting for the price to drop.

spyro!
one day my dad came home he had a surprise!it was spyro year of the dragon.i made him play it three times!these days i know howto do it myself. i know headbash jump headbutt good look flame glide hover and swim.if you like spyro get this vidio game! p.s.plays ps2 to,and you shoud see what happens to moneybags at the end when you headbutt him. ... Read more

Reviews (3)

A Fun Puzzler NOT based on Tetris
This game will be very familiar if you've ever played Zuma online( PopcapGames.com ).Ballistic isn't as aesthetically pleasing, but gameplay is identical.I find myself coming back to this game often, even as the more fashionable games are beaten, traded-in, or given up on.The key word here is "value"; you won't pay much but you'll play much.This game is family-friendly, easy to play, and the light reggae and piano music between games is a nice touch.Go ahead and get it and start wasting some time!

Fun, but short
This game is very addictive!There was only one thing about this game that I did not like, and that was the length.We just received the game last week, and I have already gone through every stage in the stage mode.There are other options though, like two-player and Panic mode.

Another great puzzle game!
The Playstation doesn't have a lot to offer puzzle fans, so this new offering is really welcome. Similar to the game Bust-a-Move 2, Ballistic requires you toshoot different colored balls toward a spiral. Matchingthree or more balls of the same color causes them to disintegrate. Playends when the balls overrun your ball launcher. My wife, who is usuallyaverse to video games, picked up the play mechanics in about 10 seconds. Icouldn't tear her away! A great one or two-player game that's sure toappeal to the whole family. The game also sells at a bargain price. Highlyrecommended. ... Read more

Features

• Choose a college or a career, get married, start a family, buy a house, and eventually retire
• Strategy and chance combine for fun and (imaginary) profit
• For 1 player
• Classic board game brought to the PlayStation
• First-person "car-cam" lets you drive through 3-D environments

Reviews (14)

loads of laughs
great family time game...folks of all ages..more exciting than the board game and always a twist with a little surprise..would recommend it to anyone who needs a little down time with the family and friends and anyone that could just use a good laugh

Lindsey
This game is like the board game, but way more exciting, you can play against the computer or against your friends. If you like life you will like this game, you have to play for a little while, but it's worth it, and there are 2 different modes you can play in. Oh I wouldn't get rid of this game EVER.

Based on the Classic Board Game!
Rated "E" for "Everyone".Toddlers ages 2 and under may be too young to understand and participate in this game, but they may enjoy pretending to play along, with a nonfunctional/unplugged controller!A slow game - not good for those who fall asleep easily.I really enjoy this video game version of the board game - no one even has to be the banker!A board game for lazy people?

Fun for awhile but little replay value
Growing up in the 70's the game of life boardgame was my favorite. My friends and I would play for hours, driving our little car around the 3 dimensional track and waiting for the chance to put our "children" pegs in the car (always biting the bottom off to make them shorter than the parents!). I was really looking forward to playing the PC version, but was kind of disappointed because the very things that make the boardgame fun are not present in the PC version. The biggest flaw is that you can't really see the entire board view, so you have no idea what squares are coming up. Half the fun of the boardgame is the satisfying sound of the wheel whirring, while you call out "come on six!", only to be disappointed when you land on 5. The graphics are amusing, and the game does have some entertainment value, but it just doesn't recapture the old board game.

LUV THAT GAME
I luv that game. iT IS SO KEWL ... Read more

Editorial Review

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

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

Pros:

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

• Soundtrack becomes repetitious

Features

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

Reviews (1)

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

Editorial Review

The classic arcade game Frogger snatched more than a few quarters back in the '80s. Hasbro's smash hit comes home with an entirely new look and sound. You'll hop through nine gaming worlds and dozens of levels in a new 3-D-based gaming environment. The game begins in familiar territory as the first levels are faithful 3-D re-creations of the classic arcade game. However, as you begin to progress deeper into the game, you'll find new areas that are equally challenging.

Whether or not you are a fan of the original game, Frogger stands on its own as a modern-day favorite. This title has consistently ranked among the top-selling home video games since its release. -- Brett Atwood

Pros:

• Based on the arcade hit
• Dozens of game levels

• May not appeal to some hardcore gamers

Features

• Modern update of the arcade classic, with mission and storyline
• 9 polygonal 3-D worlds with dozens of levels
• All-new abilities like Power Croak, Heat-Seeking Tongue, and Super Jump
• Speed, reflexes, and timing are crucial
• For 1 player

Reviews (18)

cant beat the classics
When I was a kid I had one of the 1st versions of this game back in the 80's for my vic 20 computer then the version for the commodor 64 and i loved it then. the play station version is a great game too and has keep me up for hours playing it. if your looking for a modern style computer game this isnt for you but if you like the old style arcade games then this is a great buy and can give you many hours of entertainment.

Hard, but fun.
Frogger is a hard game, but the original was no walk in the park, either. Good level design overall, even if the difficulty should be tone down a bit sometimes.

The multiplayer race feature is pretty fun, but it's nothing near classic.

Blech
If I wasn't addicted to the original Frogger, I would say this game was actually pretty cool but I can't. I wanted to see the original for PS. This game is HARD. I hear the 2nd one is better but I haven't tried it yet. If you don't mind the new look and scene, go for it but if you are expecting the Atari version but updated, don't waste your money. There is only one board that is similar.

A very difficult game
I purchased this game for my boys. It is so difficult that I have never completed level 4 anywhere(with 3 lifes each level). The graphics is just ok compared with some of the newer games. My boy(7) felt it was little too difficult too, he never completed level 5. My 3 1/2 year old boy passed the level one only a couple times out of hundreds of trial.

This game is horrible
horrible graphics, mindless games, hnow the heck did u give it 5 stars??? ... Read more

Amazon.com Product Description

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

Reviews (8)

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

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

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

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

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

Reviews (15)

I Love it!
It is fun, but not too hard.I like the graphics, and the music is addictive too.It is really colorful and the little frogs are cute.It was an enjoyable game, because it wasn't frustratingly hard.

Frogger 2 is mostly just looks
I have to admit this game is pretty fun, but I liked Frogger 1 better.Most of the levels are just super graphics, which is really cool to look at, but in all, aren't as fun as Frogger1.
If you love Frogger 1, you'll like Frogger 2 but will get bored of it quickly...

Great Game!!!
This game is colorful and fun. The only thing I didn't like was that it was too short. But that's okay. You can find secret characters in some levels lke Swampy, and Tad. Overall, this is a great game.

THISis the frogger you should be playing
This is one game for the ps1 that really took me by surprise, and I'm happy to have stumbled across it. While browsing at the local video store one day, I found that all the games I wanted to rent were nowhere to be found. Suddenly I was left with two options... leave without anything and replay one of the many games I already have, or take a chance on renting something I normally wouldn't have left home for. Well as you can tell by my writing of this review, I chose the latter (and it paid off).Before I go any further, I want to let you know that I had earlier rented Frogger-The Great Quest (The newest in the series for the Playstation 2), and was greatly disappointed by what I had wasted my money on (at least it too was just a rental).The good news is that this game made me forget all about the poor gaming experience I had with "The Great Quest."In Swampy's Revenge the graphics were colorful, and well done.The game controls were simple, and I had little doubt that even those of you who were new to gaming would have any trouble picking up this game for the first time and enjoying it. In addition, I didn't find this title to be overly difficult, although there were some instances where my timing was initially off with some of the jumps I encountered. Nonetheless, a couple of tries later I was moving full steam ahead again with no problem. The game layout was equally well done, and there was no question about where to go next. Tally this all up and you have the makings of one outstanding game.The only shortfall I noticed was that it ended much too soon, and that veteran game players won't necessarily find the gameplay very challenging. The casual or younger gameplayer will absolutely adore this one though, so I have to recommend this game highly. Add it to your collection immediately.

Fairly Easy but fun game
This game was a bit easy to beat. I beat it in about 3 and a half hours. I am glad I didn't buy the game. I just rented it. This game can be pretty chalenging at some parts. I don't know about a game where the last level is easier than the first 3 levels. Other than that this game was good. There is a good abount of multiplayer games and Time trials to keep you playing the game. Unlike the previous game I played which was Gamecubes Luigi's Mansion, there is plenty of stuff to do in this game even after you beat it. It is also a very straighforward game in which you always know what to do next. Its just that you have you time your jumps perfectly. These are the types of games that I like cause you don't need to check a player's guide just to beat the game. This is why I gave the game 4 stars. I also previously stated the reasons why I didn't give the game 5 stars. ... Read more

Features

• Variety of cute characters
• Eliminate bubbles at the top of the screen
• Arrange bubbles in groups of three or more
• Classic gameplay

Reviews (8)

Best Puzzle game ever made
This game just makes me want to like play it forever!!!!!My brain is going to explode I want this game so bad!Bubble popping, chain reactions, and cool neat characters.

Best puzzle game ever
I love puzzle games especially Bust A Move 4 I love bubbles

Cool Game!
You gotta buy this, it is the best!!!!! Hear that? It is the best, the only bad thing is that you can`t stop playing, lol!

Satisfiedandhappy
I orderd bust a move on 6/19 and received it, no problems, 6 days later.I didn't expect it to come so quickly, this being my first time ordering on-line and all.Thanks, keep up the good work.

A fun game
this game is so much fun...you never know what is going to happen next ... Read more

Features

• Update of the classic tabletop spelling game
• 3 game modes: normal, solitaire, and tournament
• Customizable boards
• Play against Maven, the most formidable artificial intelligence ever developed for Scrabble
• For 1 to 4 players

Reviews (7)

Looking For Scrabble...
I used to have this game and it's helped me improve my vocabulary.I see some people don't like it because of Maven.I enjoy it alot because I can play someone without anyone actually being there at one level or another.I also enjoy it because I can compete with friends or family.It's a wonderful family game.

excellent game, horrible music
the way maven plays in the earlier levels is unrealistic. he'll somtimes spell the funky words with bad placement as if having the vocab to win but not the skill.

Want my money back
Hi,
I bought and returned this because what I wanted was not the play station but a cd that could be played on the computer. I therefore returned it over 4 weeks or more ago, but have not got my omney back. Can you please help make sure I do get my money back

This is the worst Scrabble version I've ever played
I bought this version of Scrabble for my PlayStation2 thinking it would be at least half as good as the one I own for the PC. Boy was I surprised. This is the worst version of Scrabble I've ever played. First of all, you cannot see the whole scrabble board. Also, the controls are very awkward and not well thought out. There is a zoom in view, a zoom out view, and a zoom out with scrolling view where you can't press many of the buttons. The zoom in is HUGE and useless, the zoom out modes are too close so that you can never see the whole Scrabble board at once! You are forced to scroll the screen to see only portions of the board at a time. Both me and my wife were extremely disappointed by this version of Scrabble. BEWARE, unlike the PC version which is a 5 star version, this version barely gets one star. Unlike the PC version the music isn't very good and you can't change the music, you can never see the whole board when playing, you can't change the type of board you play on, you can't change the view angle, you can't change the background, the tiles look flat and ugly, your tiles on your rack are so HUGE that they block the view of the board extensively. The score (when visible) takes up too much of the screen, and of course makes it difficult to see the board. Fortunately you can turn off the score view. This is a very sad implementation of what is a great game. I don't recommend buying the PlayStation version at all. If you own a PC you are much better off getting the PC version. The PC version is 100 times better than this version is. Hasbro is normally a very good quality company. I'm surprised Hasbro allowed this version to hit the market place.

No more lost tiles!
I really did like this way to play Scrabble.You can play against "Maven" (the AI) which has levels from novice to grand master, you can play against up to 3 humans or you can play solitare.There isalso an option for tournaments which sounds interesting.Rules can beadjusted and scoring is all taken care of. The only negative is themusic-very annoying. It's a good thing you can tone it down. ... Read more

Features

• Based on the long-running TV game show
• Spin the wheel and solve hangman-like puzzles
• 2,500 new puzzles
• 4 versions of play
• For 1 or 2 players

Reviews (2)

Awesome Game!
Wheel of Fortune 2 is a great game! The graphics are incredible, and you really feel like you're in the game! There are 4 versions. You can play solo, tournament, against 2 computer players, or with a 2nd human player. I really enjoyed this game! I absolutely love it! I strongly recommend you purchase it! A wonderful game from beginning to end!

So-So
Any new version Of Wheel Of Fortune is a vast improvement over the old PC and NES versions... As for this version--->If you can find the First Hasbro version get it... For A 2nd edition WOF is ok to play, but the graphics are kinda lame.The new themed backgrounds are cool, it doesnt help the game play, which is slow.I just wished they would have stuck with the nice layout of the First PSX version and improved it, this seems like a new attempt at this game.Definatly get this if you have gone thru every puzzle in the first version, or if you want to get it before it is gone.If this is your first WOF, find the original edition... I think that was more than my 2 cents worth! ... Read more

Editorial Review

What's a Q*bert? He's a cantankerous little orange feller with an anteater-like snout and apenchant for swearing in an alien tongue. Don't worry, parents, his swearing is cutely expressed in asterisksand squiggles, accompanied by an audio clip of garbled electronic noises. Q*bert was the star of his veryown coin-op video game that debuted back in 1982, challenging players to hop from cube to brightlycolored cube while avoiding missteps and collisions, and this PlayStation remake contains that old game inits entirety. Also here is a brand new set of challenges spanning 24 lamp-lit levels.

Q*bert doesn't make a very smooth transition from arcade to PlayStation, mostly because of itslack of decent control. In the original, coin-op version, players used a joystick that could move only on thediagonal to hop along cubes, changing their top color. In this version, the existence of the two sticks on thePlayStation analog or dual shock analog controllers is ignored. Instead, you must tilt your controller anduse the D-pad to diagonally move Q*bert across the playing field. Still, the game has an inspired design, with cute characters, funny sound effects, and plenty of power-ups. But the control interface has a hugeimpact on gameplay, and in this case it's negative.--Jeff Young

Pros:

• Includes the entire, original arcade game
• Groovy, psychedelic graphics

• Very hard to control
• Confusing menu designs

Features

• Freaky action game featuring everyone's favorite hopper
• Jump around the 3-D network
• Includes classic arcade game
• 24 new levels
• For 1 player

Reviews (12)

Wierd!
This game is OK! The story is weird and the adventure mode stinks! The classic mode is so much better! The only things wrong with this game is that controlling Q-bert is so hard and it is sort of boring. There just isn't much to do.

Oh for a 2600-style joystick
The classic version would be great, if only I could substitute the shoddy PS controller for a real Joystick. As for the 3D adventure version, I find the perspective really wacky. It's sometimes really difficult to guess which way you're supposed to jump. Maybe I'm just less tolerant than I used to be.

EXCELLENT GAME!
Q*BERT shows why some of the orignal video games are still the best. Its the gameplay that sets them apart.Q*Bert wont dazzle you with graphics or music, but it will have you hooked with its great gameplay.The firstnight I fired this game up I couldn't quit playing it for 2 hours.It iseasily addictive as Tetris, and that is a great thing.There is a littlelearning curve as the control can be a little tricky, however if you areusing a Dual Shock controller, the analog pads are the way to go. I highlyrecommend picking this game up, it is a must own!

Guilty pleasure
When I first got this game, I thought it stunk!The graphics are not all that good in the first level of the game, the movement is hard to figure out, and it looked nothing like the old school Q*Bert that I use to playwhen I was a kid.But I kept at it, and the game really grew on me.Afterthe first level, the game gets better and better.You have to jump in 3Dall over Q*Bert land.If you like cheesy games that remind you of yourchildhood, then this game is kinda cool.

Love the Orange Ball guy!
i got this game, thought it would be fun to play it after years out of print & to see what it would be like. it's total COOOOOOOOLNESS. ... Read more

Features

• Home version of long-running quiz show
• 4,200 challenging questions
• Multiple gameplay modes
• Audio and video Daily Doubles
• For 1 player

Reviews (5)

This Is Very Hard If You Want Better Game Shows
Than Buy The Weekest Link Family Feud Wheel Of Fortone Second Edcion And Family Feud

Jeopardy:a cool game
About two months ago I registered online to be on Jeopardy's Teen
Tournament. It said if you're picked they'll call. So they called me and said my name had been chosen at random. And I had to be in Houston to have an interview, take the contestant exam, and play a mock version of the game. So I tried to look for a video game that would let me practice for the audition. I played it and it is really helping me play the game well.

Strangely . . . it's my favorite Playstation game
As weird as it may seem, this "educational game" is one of the most entertaining video games I have played.The only drawback I found was the controller configuration.Unlike some other PS1 games [such as YDKJ] where 2 people can use seperate "buzzer buttons" on one shared controller, Jeopardy requires one controller for each player, so you need a multi-tap to have 3 players.Although, other than that, Jeopardy is awesome.

The questions are like that of "Teen Challenge Jeopardy", so the stupifyingly hard ones are left out of this game.Many are word-hint questions with catagories like "Starts and ends with 'L'" and "3-letter words".Some of the more difficult catagories usually have slightly out-of-place phrases in them which hint at their answers.

The options also help to adapt the game to match your knowledge level.You can control the computer contestants difficulty level anywhere from idiots who only correctly answer 3 or 4 questions, medium average joe level, to super hard competitive challenges.You can also set the amount of time you have to "buzz-in" and the amount of time you have to type in your answer.Another optional feature is the very helpful "Answer Auto Complete".With this feature turned on, as you type, options appear that match the letters you are typing.You can select it to automatically type the answer that pops up, so you don't have to peck at each letter.

The game also includes some neat other features.Not only is there interesting questions or "Video Daily Doubles" which have video footage, there are also special features on the game disc, almost like it's a DVD.These "special features" are interviews with cast of the show, and there are even hidden Alex Trebek interviews.You also have the option to scribble your name on your contestant screen, which is fun, and there is a sample "Contestant Exam" with a list of 50 questions [which are much harder then the ones on the video game itself] of random catagories which are meant to give you an idea as to whether or not you have what it takes to be a contestant on the show.

With the memory card in, Jeopardy saves all the catagories you have already had, and with over 4000 questions, you can play 75 complete games without seeing a single reapeat question.

Every aspect of this game is great, and with the price tag on it, no one should pass on it.

Answer:Jeopardy 2, Question:What is the best PS game?
This is a great game!My wife and I play it almost every day.We like it so much that we just bought the original playstation game (just in case we eventually run out of questions in this one).

This game is somewhat difficult and I would only recommend it for adults and teenagers.Let's say that on a scale of 1 thru 10 (10 being the hardest) that the TV gameshow questions have a difficulty rating of 10.The questions on the video game would then have a difficulty rating of about 7.5.My wife knows more trivia then I do, but I am better at guessing (often the way the answers are written help significantly in guessing the correct response) and we manage to play very close games.We've played about 50 games.We've each won about 20 games and the computer player has won about 10.

The auto-complete feature makes the game much more playable.The game maintains an "internal dictionary" of words that make up all of the correct answers.When you type in one or more letters of a word that it recognizes, it will display the first word in the dictionary that matches this pattern (which may not be part of the correct response) and will allow you to choose that word if you want.This really helps those of us who can't spell long words.The game can be somewhat picky as to what it will accept as a correct answer.For example, if your response is plural (i.e. has an S at the end) and it expects singular, it may (or may not) tell you that you're incorrect. During play, Alex's comments are kept to a minimum and he doesn't become very annoying.We have had very few repeat questions in the Jeopardy and Double Jeopardy rounds.However, about one out of every three Final Jeopardy questions is a repeat.This is the only aspect of the game that I find somewhat annoying.Still...this game is great!It is our most favorite game that we have for our Playstation 2.This game, along with Wheel of Fortune 2 and You Don't Know Jack are great games for adult owners/players of the Playstation.

Hard,hard,hard
Just like the last Jeopardy! this game is hard.Wheel of Fortune is a better trivia game.Crash Team Racing is a better opponent game. ... Read more

Features

• Classic look and feel
• Trivia game included
• For one player
• Emulations of seven classic arcade games
• Joust 2, Spy Hunter, Burger Time, and more

Reviews (7)

omg LOVE Burger Time!
I only bought this game for Burger Time, I hadn't ever heard of the others. I was even considering buying a NES when somehow I ran across this for PS and I couldn't tell you how thrilled I was. I used to play this game on Atari every summer... everything is exactly the way I remember it, even the music! The only thing that sucks is you can only have up to 5 guys (is there a cheat code for this?) and once you hit level 3, they go FAST. Aside from that, LOVE it!!!!

Timeless classic FUN
This game was really hard to find because its so old. Finally I got it! Im a classic games fan and I own game & watch gallery(all), namco museum volume 1 & 3, sega arcade gallery, konami arcade advance, and the atari collection 2. Why this version didnt get my attention back then? I didnt know it comes with tapper! One of my favorite classic game of all time! Midway has so MANY good classic games, they should make all of them into one disc for PS2 & XBOX.

Here are the games:
1)BLASTER: I don't remember this in the arcade. You basically fly in 3d fashion going forward shooting things. The graphic is super horrible, worse than atari 2600, the gameplay is horrible too. I never play this dumb game. Score: 0/5.

2)BURGERTIME: You run across burger parts and make them fall down and repeat. Hot dogs, eggs, and other foods are chasing after you! I remember they had this game on coleco vision. Good game, 4/5.

3)JOUST: I was never really a big fan of joust but I remember the game well. Joust 2 is better than Joust 1, because 2 has different looking stageS. Decent game, 3/5.

4)MOON PATROL: This game was popular back in the days. Its not so good now.... Even for nostalgic buffs.... 2/5.

5)ROOTBEER TAPPER: The best game in this collection. You serve drinks from 4 tap stations and slide the mugs down the long bar table. Some customers are quick guzzlers, lol. The original version used budweiser, however back in the days I've only seen rootbeer tapper, hey its still beer. Good graphics. GREAT game, 5/5!

6)SPLAT: Don't remember this in the arcade. The gameplay is quite stupid. You pick up food with 2 hands and try to throw them at the computer player. Score: 0/5.

7)SPY HUNTER: A very popular game back then. The famous music plays for first few seconds of the game and rest of the game is SILENT! I remember the music playing the whole time. This game really shows its age and is honestly horrible now. Score: 1/5.

Overall this collection has 2 GREAT games, especially TAPPER. I would give this a 5 rating if the other games were better.

One of the best retro collections for the ps1!
If you grew up playing atari like me and fondly remember the simple aracade games of the 80s,then you will love this title.I can honestly tell you that this is one of the best classic game collections you will ever find for the ps1.Definatly more "bang for your buck" with this title,then in other similar collections. Games included are:

MoonPatrol: My personal favorite;I played this forever on atari 2600.Of course graphics are much better,gameplay is extremely addicting and I love the moon patrol soundtrack!Still have that funky tune in my head!Have gone through the A-Z level three times,and it's STILL churning out more gameplay!

Joust2: Believe it or not,this is actually better than the original Joust!Collect golden egg bonuses;fight diffrent enemies like bats,robot vultures and even black knight bosses.You'll also be suprised with in-game voice overs,music and diffrent levels that actually change!While it is a bit tougher,it's just as fun as the original and stays true to it's origin.You'll still fight the other ostrich riders,hurry during the egg wave rounds,and face the same dreaded teradactyl if you take too long!

These two games are worth the price alone,but here are the other
titles in this collection:

BurgerTime: This was a fun game that I played on intellevision and 8-bit nintendo.Make the lettuce,meat,buns etc. fall through each floor to make a sandwhich while dodging fast food baddies. Music is the same as it was in the original.Lots of fun;only thing I didn't like was that there were no limitless continues like in MoonPatrol or Joust2.With only three lives to survive on,you'll only get so far and then.....GAME OVER!Still a great game though.

RootBeerTapper:Orignally without the "root",this arcade was popular in bars during the 80s.Alot of fun serving drinks and catching the empty glasses while listening to "Old Suzanna".After
every level is a bonus round of "find the can of brew that hasn't been shaken up."Like BurgerTime however,this does not have limitless continues either!So you are only going to be able to get so far...

SpyHunter:I remember this game very well;however I was not a big fan of it.I know alot of people who loved playing this game though;and if you were a fan,you'll be pleased to know that everything has been left intact.From the diffrent power ups to the Peter Gun theme.

Splat!:A game very similar to Food Fight! for the atari 7800. Controls are a bit awkward,but you'll get the hang of them.Throw
food at other people and knock their heads off!No real music,just
bleeps and thuds....very retro,and still fun.

Blaster:I don't remember this one,but it has cool,3-D bright color graphics.It is a space game that I can best describe as something that was seen in "The LawnMower Man" movie.I've actually grown strangely addicted to this game,and like how the screen looks when you "die".The game over screen is also pretty cool..."Paradise is 17 billion light years away!" It is actually possible to get to "paradise",but it is EXTREMELY difficult as you always cycle through 4 diffrent types of gameplay.

...If you love retro games and can find a copy of this title,pick it up immediatly!You'll have countless hours of fun and memories by yourself or with a buddy.

A very Midway sequel!
What's cool about this game?The music of your favorite Midway classics you can turn it up and play along to it.Root Beer Tapper was a funny game and I play the beer version on the laptop we have at home. The best music? Moon Patrol, a drum-and-bass classic game with cool sound effects. Thanks Midway!

An excellent retro-compilation.
This is probably my favorite of the Williams/Midway arcade comps so far (although I have yet to play Arcade Party Pack.)The three real gems onthis collection are Blaster, Joust 2, and Splat!- none of these games hadever been converted to a home system before.

The controls and theireffectiveness differ from game to game.Use of a control pad to play SpyHunter is imminently dissatisfying (a steering wheel is almost necessary toplay it), and Splat! doesn't fare much better- perhaps Sony's hard to findDual Analog sticks (as opposed to the Dual Shock analog controls) wouldwork better.Joust 2, Burgertime, Blaster, and Moon Patrolall handlevery well, and Root Beer Tapper moderately well.

The multimedia portionof the game is also very nice...the story behind Blaster is fascinatingto those who are fans of Eugene Jarvis' work.

The only disappointmentbesides control issues concerns the lack of the original non-Root-BeerTapper; perhaps because of licensing restrictions, Sony guidelines, or evena wish to avoid a higher ESRB rating only the Root Beer version isincluded.Thankfully, the multimedia history *does* talk about theoriginal bar-themed version of the game. ... Read more

Editorial Review

As retro gaming continues to increase in popularity, many classic arcade games are getting a modern-day facelift. The latest 2-D coin-op classic to enter the 3-D era is Atari's Centipede, which now allows you to wander through a wide-ranging environment filled with cantankerous centipedes, sneaky spiders, and other deadly enemies.

Gameplay varies considerably from the original game. While your goal is to still to shoot and survive, there are now six worlds and 30 levels to conquer. Retro gaming purists may scoff at the colorful new environments, which have replaced the generic black background of the original game. However, the 3-D game design now allows for dangerous enemies to creep up from any angle (which they often do). Fortunately, the controls have also been updated to allow you to strategically jump over approaching enemies. --Brett Atwood

Pros:

• Impressive 3-D update to classic arcade favorite
• Multiplayer support (up to 4 players)

• Controls may confuse some players

Reviews (5)

The Greatest Disappointment of all Time
The old classic arcade game Centipede; truly one of the greatest games in video game history. When I heard of the Playstation title coming, I immediatley had to buy a copy of it. As soon as I got my hands on it, for a very low price, it was the first thing I did when I got home, only to play the greatest disappointment I have ever seen.

As my eyes met the screen, I viewed the most boring ... color-textures I have ever seen in a video game. A dorky little 7 year old, with way too large glasses and freaky haircut, who was the chosen one to rid the world of the centipedes. Not much of a storyline; it was more amusing to play Centipede without a story in the arcade. And like I said, the graphics were terrible. All was blocky, untextured and really showed proof that it was carelessly animated by a group of amateurs.

Getting past the horrible graphics and boring storyline, lets move on to the term they call 'sound' in the game. It has to be a cold day in hell when squeaky, toneless, flarvorless bits of crunchy tunes and smushed talking has to be looked at as sound. Besides the crunched up sound, the boring gameplay consists of rescuing tiny pipsqueaks and 'protecting' their houses from the jumping spiders (which also look and sound incredibly [weak]). Parts of the game also consist of driving around aimlessly, so do yourself and your money a favor...don't waste a penny on this game.

oldtime fun
excitement, adventure and skills.Anticipation of what is going to happen next. The graphics are extrodinary. Fast pace.

Only the classic version is worth playing, all else bad!
Highly disappointing! The two player mode is not simultaneous, so you have to take turns playing, and the two player mode only works in the classic version, not in the newer looking "3-D" version that is only aone player game! What a rip-off!

The only saving grace is that this hasa decent version of the classic Centipede arcade version from the early1980's. This is still very primitive video game fun, if you liked playingit back then.

If you buy this, understand that only the classic versionwill be any fun. The new version is very sluggish and low-tech looking fora 3-D game.

Centipede gets a 32-bit facelift
There is no doubt that the original Centipede is one of the most insanely addictive arcade games ever designed. The Playstation release of Centipede includes the classic game plus a newly updated 3D version. The new versionof the game is interesting, allowing you to move anywhere on the playfieldas you blast away at centipedes and mushrooms. Although I love the classicgame, the new version just didn't hold my interest for very long. Havingsaid that, because of the simple objectives involved, I do think this gamemight be enjoyed by younger and more casual game players. Incidentally, theclassic version of Centipede in this package plays brilliantly with theDual Shock controller. All in all, a good but not great effort.

quick draw
challenging, fast paced game remake of the origional.Suprising, twists and turns of the bugs that you battle.The only drawback is that you can't save progress after every sub level. ... Read more