Product Description

Take control of the definitive hockey experience, NHL 2003. Whether you're skating as a rookie or lacing 'em up as a pro, pull off 90 miles-per-hour slap shots and awesome moves with Dynamic Deke Control. Fun and easy user-activated dekes let you trigger one of 8 different moves with the touch of a button. And when you get really good, take complete control over the stick and puck and create your own dekes to blast past the opposition. Show off your superior skills and earn a Game Breaker to enter a zone where surroundings move in slow motion, intensity increases and you feel your heart pounding as you blast free for a goal. ... Read more

Features

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

Reviews (59)

I gotta laugh at all these reviews
What's crazy is that I think this is, by far, the best EA game yet!!I have to laugh at all the negative reviews others have givin this game...are we all talking about the same game??When you are half way into your third season and still hearing new commentary which by the way is hilarious I think that says something...It is a riot to play...alone or with a friend.I've had countless hours of pure enjoyment and I plan to have many more with a real classic!!

One more thing...It's waaaaaaay better then the new 2004 edition!!

Very good
This game had many aspects of a good game(good graphics, nice setup, fun) but after a while, it becomes too easy to score. At first when i bought this game it was new and great, but as i continued to play it the scoring was exagerated. If you put it to the level 'difficult' the CPU doesn't put out much of a fight. This game also looks like an arcade game. It has good graphics but it isn't completely realistic. Overall i think this game is worth bying, but if you like a real challenge and a very realistic game, maybe you should think twice about buying this game or you could rent it to see if it is the game for you.

A blast....
If replay value is used as the greatest criteria for judging a game, than the latest installment in EA Sports' NHL series is a complete classic.My friends and I play it endlessly even when we build a franchise in such a manner that it is virtually impossible to lose, we still play and have a great time at that!

One of the best things about this edition is that you have virtually complete control over your franchise (including drafts, waivers etc.)

While the differences between the 2003 and 2002 editions are minimal at best (if you already have 2002 I wouldn't recommend buying 2003) it is a wonderful game that pays for itself in its endless replay value.

this game [is bad]
save your money buy NHL 2002 its cheaper and more fun

NHL 2003 is a Good Game
Hey Guys and Girls Since your reading this review you must be intrested in buying this game. WELL DO IT! This is a great game. For all you Hocky Fans and even if your not if you like sports games this is a great game. The controlls are easily set up for good gameplay. And the Franchise mode is Great fun. you can draft sign free agenst trade and all that. all the teams are pretty accurate. And it has pretty good graphics. The music is cool to. So stop reading reviews and go buy it! i promise its a good buy! ... Read more

Features

• Tutorial Mode teaches newbies the art of casting and lure selection.
• 20 different lures for fishing in all types of weather.
• Additional Quiz Mode tests players bass fishing I.Q.
• Win a trophy to unlock hidden items and a bonus lake!

Reviews (6)

Fun, fun game!
I bought Fisherman's Bass Club new for eight dollars.I wasn't extremely excited about it, but I've always had a small interest in bass fishing (In real life and games), so I decided to give it a shot.Now I'm very glad I did.

Sound - could have been better, but not too bad.
Graphics - excellent.Detailed and realistic.
Gameplay - fun and easy to get used to.

The controls may be easy to learn, but the game is hard to get used to.Beginners will find it very hard to catch a fish at first, but it doesn't make the game any less fun!

Fisherman's Bass Club is one of the best games I have ever played.Give it a try - but rent it first.

RENT THIS GAME FIRST!!!!
When I saw this game I thought it would be one those fun and easy fishing games, but when I played it I realized I was wrong and it was quite difficult to catch a fish. It's real easy to get one to bite but not so easy to set the hook and reel it in, the fish always seem to get away.

If you are good at working the controls and have a lot of patience, this game is for you. On the other hand if your patience level is low (like mine) it's very likely you'll set the game aside and play something else.

As for the quiz section-you have 10 seconds to read the questions and answer. If you know alot about fishing you'll do fine.

I recommend you RENT it first.

Fisherman's Bass club
This is by far the worst game I have bought. It is not fun and hard to play.Don't waste your money.

Fisherman's Bad Club
The game was on sale for [money] at a local store so I took a chance on it--most PS2 games are 20 or more.I would have had more fun folding my money into a paper airplane and throwing it out my car window.

This was THE WORST GAME I have ever played.I have played other fising games that had more to give than this game.You can only select your casting location by going left and right (you can't move your cast in closer).To reel the fish in, just press the x button--not very realistic especially when the analog sticks could be used as a reel.You also have to keep turning the analog left or right, depending on which way the fish goes and the tension is too tricky.

The game is not intuitive, the lures are not very easy to select, and most of the buttons on the controller are NOT used! The voice was bad, the music cheesy and the tourney took FOREVER.I had to quit after 15 minutes.

Nice to see a non violent game
This game was a good game for kids and adults alike interested in fishing. It was a nice change from all the violent and car crashing , racing games. The tournaments can go long when you are having a bad game but it is all in a game and the challenge to get the best catchis always out there. We don't have to always shoot or crash to enjoy the game. Gave a good outlook to a different sport and recreation. Many kids and adults will never have the chance to experience this kind of fishing in the real world as we are too hurried and into the rush of adreniline.
We all enjoyed this game right down to the 6 year old. ... Read more

Product Description

Bring basketball gaming to a whole new level with beautifully portrayed graphics and realistic movements. ... Read more

Features

• ESRB Rating: Everyone
• Genre: Sports
• Mission: Fly down the court, muscle your way into the lane and slam it home with a bring-the-house-down slam-dunk

Reviews (9)

Better buy it!
The best basketball game I've ever played in my life!

NBA Shoot Out 2004 hits kids by storm
The game new game, NBA Shootout 2004 has taken kids by storm. This new basketball game is not like most basketball games. There are new features such as unlocking 50 of the NBA's greatest players such as Wilt chambirlen. In this game you can call double teams with just the push of a button. It also alows you to create your own player, but instead of just creating it you have to start of in the miners and work your way up to the NBA and become and NBA superstar. The anolog control gives you complete control of the player. Special features alows you to use players special moves such as T-macs/Iverson's crazy crossovers and Iverson's and Gary Payton's "Glove" to steal the ball. And yet with all of this the game only cast around $20. This overall I would give to thumbs up or should I say 5 baskets.

Anotherfaulty game by 989 Sports
Well, let me start by saying that this game is bad. The gameplay is superficial ( and buggy ), the soundtrack is horrendous, with only 4 or 5 songs, the skill level for this game is for toddlers, etc. The only reason that I'm giving it 2 stars is because the career mode is a little deep, and the summer games are kind of good, but otherwise, it's buggy and bad.
If you are looking for a good sports game, don't look for a game made by 989 Sports, look for one from EA Sports, like Madden NFL 2005 or NBA Live 2004.

AUnrealistic game
This game is crap! First off, the players easly drive down the lane and score a layup. Second I finished a game and I only missed 7 shots, that is not realistic. Well there is not much more I can say exept do not wast your mony on it If you want a nba game that's worth the mony, get nba live 2004.

NO!!!
This is the worst game u will ever play the graphics stink really bad and the commentating stinks im playin rite now and im the sixers listen to this horrible commentaitng-iverson passes he misses thomas rebounds he passes to snow snow shoots snow misses the sixers cant make a basket today-and thers only 1 commentataor with this squeaky voice this game stinks so bad tha im never buyin a 989 sports game again (even though i have mlb 2002 which is pretty good)instead im returning this game and because i have only a ps1 and they didnt make nba live 2004 for ps1 im getting nba live 2003 I only gave it one star becausethey wont let me put 0 stars ... Read more

Amazon.com Product Description

This is the first game to feature the 2002 Formula One WorldChampionship and your first chance to compete for the 2002 Formula One crown.F1 2002 includes the new racing teams--Toyota F1 and Renault F1. You cancompete for, unlock, and collect Formula One team-specific cards to win uniquerewards and access new game modes. Building on the challenge mode from F12001, the game now lets you set multicar challenges in which you competeagainst the star drivers from the Formula One grid, or enter into a team dualand test your driver skills against an opponent in an equally competitivemachine. Use the all-new Slingshot Bar to slipstream opponents and pull offhigh-intensity passing maneuvers. Enjoy watching "hero shots" and otherrace-breaking moments from multiple camera angles. ... Read more

Reviews (15)

Awesome F1 racing game
Good game, I have been Formula 1 fans since little.This game is just fantasic.This is slightly better than F1 2001 because it adds the slip stream and new type of license challenge.So, it is a great game.

Awesome F1 Game
This is a totally awesome game.I don't even know where to start.First of all, the graphics are really great.The scenery is awesome, just like everything else on the screen in front of you.

Also, there is a Normal Mode for gamers that don't really know all the specifics of an F1 car (i.e. tire psi, brake adjustments, etc.).Then, there is Simulation mode that gives you a real overall grasp of true F1.

I have been an F1 fan for years, and I have to say, this game fulfills any desire I have for F1 at any given time.

5 Stars? Maybe
I held back one star, for the same reason I would hold back a star for every version of F1 going back to the N64 and PS. Challange mode and customizable drivers/teams and advancements.

Graphics, game play, feel and the overall experience is great in F1 2002. It's like going from the stands into the car! But to understand why I only gave this game 4 stars, we have to go back to 1989 (?) I think, and Formula One by Sega for the Genesis. For F1 fans of the time (and there weren't many in the states) this game had everything, even graphics for period. But the thing I liked the best was I could put my own name in the game, creating a new driver (me) and start out at the bottom (C class on team Sauber). To work your way up to the cream of the crop ("A" class with Williams etc.) you had to win races. When you gained a certain number points in the standings, better teams would lure you away, offering you a chance to race for them in higher classes and better cars. After you won it all in the first season and thought you had the game down, season 2 came along and kicked your arse! When you start season two, the first race, you find that the guy who finished 2nd in the first season really has a chubby on to beat you. Basically, the game difficulty went up a notch after you beat it the first time.

EA, PLEASE PLAY THAT OLD SEGA GAME AND BRING BACK THOSE GREAT FEATURES. Anyway, F1 2002 is recomended for hard core and leisure F1 fans alike, with arcade or true simulation modes available. Try running a full race (meaning the actual number of laps in a real race), in full sim mode. You'll be putting band-aids on thumbs for padding to play anything after that. I especially like the fact that FIA rules can be turned on and enforced. One of my favorite and dissapointing moments was winning the Brazilian GP, with full laps on, only to find out I was DQ'd at the end of the race for passing off the track and really didn't win. One last suggestion, FIA rules are not included in the manuel, so you should look at them on-line or at the book store so you fully understand them before you turn them on.

Formula 1
I like the game but you can not create your own car. I like the tracks and the 3-D replays and the crashis on the game I gave this game 5 stars.

Stiff battle with Formula One 2002
This game is definitely one of the best F1 games available for the Ps2.
Ps2 is the only system that has more than three developers for F1. One of them is the company that owns the system with Emotion Engine. Their game is Formula One 2002. Although this game has major flaws in graphics and car shapes, it definitly gives some serious competition to this almost a master piece from EA Sports.
First to go, both have great car control, i mean very difficult to handle, but EA has some flaw in this, but gives enouGh authenticity in fighting with AI. AI is something to be sorted out, i need not say about this, as some of my friends have already done that.
Secondly, the car always sticks on to the track, which is almost realistic, something we used to see in GT3, which shows what a car does on track. Other F1 games like Grand Prix Challenge make the car to slide too unrealistically on the track which is so annoying.
The feature of the replay is the best among others, though Formula One 2002 comes close, and Grand Prix Challenge [stinks] in this department.
Finally, the 2002 update isn`t as authentic as FO 2002, but you`ll be definitly taken aback by the astonishing Visuals.
I highly recommend this game along with Formula One 2002 to PURE F1 fans. ... Read more

Amazon.com Product Description

Shaun Palmer's Pro Snowboarder delivers racing and freestyle boarding that lets you ride as six-time Winter X Games gold medallist Shaun Palmer. Or you can choose from a powerful posse of nine of the biggest pros in the sport.

You'll board at real-life locations around the world, including courses at Aspen, Colorado, and Nagano, Japan. Pull hundreds of trick combos and stick tricks off anything in sight. Tricks include grinds, grabs, plants, flips, and signature moves such as the Palm Air. Interactive controls let you link trick combos to score points and unlock new levels, boards, all-important sponsors, and more. Along the way, you can explore hidden areas.

Gameplay includes single-player and multiplayer modes. For single play, you can take a free ride, do freestyle, or compete in Palmer X-racing. Multiplayer modes feature freestyle, one-on-one, and racing split screens. In race or freestyle modes, you execute linked trick combos to maintain momentum and unlock secret areas. ... Read more

Reviews (18)

Shaun Palmer's Pro Snowboarding
Here is how I rated this game:

Fun: 4 stars. I don't play the game on one player mode, but when I'm playing with a friend it's a lot of fun!There are different ways you can compete, and you can teach each other cool combos.Also, I think it's cool that you can create your own boarder.You get to choose your boarders appearence, board choices, and skills, then save him/her to play with in the game.

Educational Value:3 stars.Although what you learn in this game won't do you much good in college, you can still read bios of real players, which I would consider to be some kind of knowledge.

Durability: 2 stars.Like all discs, it is fragile and should be taken good care of.

Overall: 4 stars.

P.S. Please don't write a review just to voice your opinion about mine.Reviews aren't meant to be used like message boards, they're meant to be used to tell others what's worth buying, and what's not.

P.S.S. And I'd say this is definately worth buying if you like a challenge, and like to strategize.

shaun palmers
I rented this game and enjoyed playing it. So i bought it. The levels are very big and have a lot of things to do in them. Which is different than all of the other snowboarding games. It was a to hard though. I couldnt even get pasted the 2nd level. The music is by far the best out of every other video game!! I ended up taking the game back just because it was so hard. The buttons are also way to easy. It is practically impossible to do a backflip while just snowboarding along. Which you can do in this game. I am a snowboarder and this game is way to unreal! I would recomend renting this game before buying it!!

Better than THPS, no matter what you think!!!!
This game is superior to the Tony Hawk's Pro Skater in many ways:

1.Way better soundtrack. Tony Hawk didn't even have any good bands on his first game, then on his 2nd he had 3 good bands and 3 good songs, Papa Roach's "Blood Brothers", Rage Aganist the Machine's "Guerilla Radio" and Powerman 5000's "When World's Collide. Then, on his 3rd game, he had 1 good band, Alien Ant Farm, but picked their bad song, "Wish". Meanwhile, Shaun Palmer has Alien Ant Farm's "Courage" (Their best song), Powerman 5000's "Bombshell", Spineshank's "New Disease" (Which inspired me to but their CD), Papa Roach's "Dead Cell" (Their best song), and Static-X's "This is Not". Point to Shaun.

2.Easy to play. You can almost pull off a 900 just by clicking a button. And you can EASILY create a boarder.

3.He doidn't get greedy and put out 3 games!!

4.You can bonk. Bonk. Bonk. Say "bonk" with me.

5.People have really good A.I.

6.A lot more reasons I don't want to list because I'm tired of typing so now I say goodbye.

ROCKS
This game simply rocks in every aspect!!! The gameplay graphic, the Music... Everything!!! BUY IT NOW!!

THIS GAME IS ROCKS@!@
At first i thought this is just another bite off from Tony Hawk, but i found out that it is alot more better than any snowbording games around. Especially the excellent music in the game play and the game ply graphic!!! No need for consideration, this game ROCKS!!! ... Read more

Amazon.com Product Description

4x4 Evolution is a racing simulation featuring rugged, customizable four-by-fours. Race against the computer or go head-to-head against a friend on and off the beaten path. The game comes with 15 tracks that range from desert routes to wooded mountain trails to slippery arctic glaciers. It also comes with more than 50 vehicles. Use the cash you win in races to upgrade your four-by-four or sport-utility vehicle for speed, handling, and traction. ... Read more

Reviews (20)

this game is the worst i ever played
this game sucks. graphics suck gameplay sucks cars suck there are three angles to drive from and all are bad. and its impossibly hard. if there was a 0 i would have rated it that. its TERRIBLE!!

What a Dissapointment
The graphics, sound, and special effects of this game really ..., especially for the PS2. This looks and feels like a mediocre N64 game. Its no fun at all, I want to sell mine and i got it like a week ago. Sure it has all the trucks and sport ulitilties (for its date), but they are boaring to drive. I reccomend a newer rally game like V-Rally 3, WRC, or Colin Mcrae 3. 4x4 evolution is just plain [junk]. Id rather have a blank disc, at least I could put decent music on that..

Slow Motion?????
Is this game in slow motion or what?The cars "speed" along at a snails pace.Free Roam? I didn't see any free roam.I bought this game because it was supposed to have more free roam areas than Test drive wide open off road which only has three.Test Drive rocks, the trucks are fast, the gameplay is fast, I hope they come out with a second one with more free roam areas.If you like unrealistic slow moving vehicles buy 4x4 Evo, if you want fast mud pounding terrain trouncing fun, buy Test Drive Offroad Wide Open!Too bad there is no option for 0 Stars

Better than I thought
I loved this game since the first time I rented it. You can buy almost any make of suv and there are so many parts you can purchase to make it better. The parts include 1 to 14 inch lift kits, brush guards, different tires, gear boxes, etc. Another pro is the graphics are incredable and it seems life-like.
I would not reccomend this game for kids under 13 because this is not just a game that you pick up and start racing. In this game you buy a suv and build on to it. Each time you win a race you win money. You have to be a little patient.

Long To Load, Bad To Go Fast And Control
... When you race, you can't go fast at all! Controlling is impossible to do. I never won a race! The computer players are much to hard. The only time I ALMOST won was against my dad in MULTI-PLAYER MODE. you can't stay on the road! With no control you end up in the middle of nowhere!

Speed: 0
Control: 0
Go off track: 5
Stay on track: 1

PLUS+ My friends also hate it.
But maybe I'm not just a 4 x 4 guy. Because they got all different selections of diffrent companies and colors. Last, you can even make your mom or dad's truck drive.

well, I don't like it. But kids over 13 will. ... Read more

Reviews (4)

terrible
I think this game is bad because well it is, it sucks rent it before you buy it.

Splendid
Smash Cars was an extremely fun arcade game and the idea of small RC car in a large world a pretty good one.

I'm not a huge fan of conventional, realistic racing games. I gravitate toward the quirky titles, games that are more arcade-like than realistic or that have wacky, far-flung themes.

Of course, having the vehicles handle like actual R/C cars means even the most stable ones are a bit squirrely. This could easily prove frustrating to serious racing fans...but come on, if you're a serious racing fan, what are you doing playing Smash Cars in the first place? Go play GT3 or something.

But I prefer this one.

nice and fresh view on racing games
putting RC car in real environment is a fresh and cool idea. good visuals, reasonable controls... nice game but lack of online and poor music makes it 4 instead of 5

if you loves Re-Volt, go and buy it!

Looks good
After few first hours of play I can say that this game looks awsome. The back round looks great and so do the cars. I get this game for my son (which is 6) and he treat it like real R\C toy :) ... Read more

Amazon.com Product Description

NCAA Final Four 2002 takes fans through the rigors of a full college season with more than 300 Division I-A schools and 31 conferences represented. Team-specific playbooks let you run trademark offensive and defensive strategies, such as Florida's full-court press and Temple's match-up zone. All-new commentary from announcers Eddie Doucette and Billy Packer combine with real college fight songs and crowd chants to capture all the intensity of college basketball. ... Read more

Reviews (18)

Subpar but decent game
Unlike past reviewers, I don't think this game is garbage. Although it could be improved a lot. There are some minor glitches in the game such as inbounds passes being slow and every once in a while the ball appears to go through players. I think the complaints about it being too easy can be taken care of by simply raising the difficulty level. It is too easy on freshman level, every shot seems to go in unless you really shoot badly. But on junior or senior level the gameplay is realistic. The graphics aren't that good however for a PS2 game. They could have improved the graphics by actually making it look like it was set at the court of the home team instead of simply using the court graphics of that team. The fans aren't nearly as realistic as in other games, such as the EA Sports football games. I also wish they'd included an option to enter players names rather than just their numbers. The sound from Billy Packer could have been improved a lot as well, it's repeated a lot.

Overall, this is a decent game but EA Sports is better.

bush league!
This game is absolute garage! The only reason why I kept it longer than three hours was that I was exactly interested in the career mode were you choose job offers from different schools after each season. It's sad that 989 didn't have an option to move to the pros because who would what to play a game as boring as this one for any extended amount of time! I agree with everyone who gave this game the pathetic one star rating it deserves. I had more fun playing "Bulls v.s. Blazers"!

Awful
This game is horrible.Way too easy and unrealistic.Save your money and your time.

This is the worst game ever made.
It looks awful, the gameplay is awful, the sound is awful.Just a horrible game.

NCAA
The graphics was in the middle. But the game was still kind of good man. Do the right thing. This song goes out to all the fellers, who always do what the ladies tell us. Hey there smarty go to a party. If you want it, then you you got. If you want it, baby you got it. Now bust a move. ... Read more

Amazon.com Review

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

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

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

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

Pros:

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

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

Reviews (45)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Features

• Six gigantic levels including Jimmy's house, the Asteroids, Yolkus Underworld, Yolkus City, and Retroland
• Jet around on a modified Goddard that can turn into the Goddard Pogo, Goddard Scooter, and the Goddard Sled
• Finish various levels within the game to unlock actual movie clips from Jimmy Neutron: Boy Genius
• PS2 DVD extras include a "Making of the Jimmy Neutron Video Game" and a special music movie montage
• For 1 player

Reviews (5)

NOT BAD 7/10
THIS GAME IS NOT BAD. YOU SHOULD REALLY GET IT!

Amazing
Out of this world! My 7 year old son loves this game!!The graphics, levels, use of terminology.....you would have to see it to believe it!! After your children start playing, parents will be amazed with the vocabulary children learn. All age groups will love this game. Not easy, it will challenge even the best out there!And girls, dont feel left out......either gender...well worth the money!!

O.K.
I thought when I rented the game it was going to be great but its not it is just stupid. This game isent even worth a penny. The graphics are good but everything else stinks. Some of the game is cool like at the bosses there great they can get realy hard. But I wouldent recomend the game at all. If you want to play the game DO NOT BUY IT rent it. One more thing DO NOT BUY IT !!!!!!!!!!

My son LOVES this game!
My 8 year old bought this game with his birthday money and absolutely loves it!It is challenging to the point it keeps his interest without being so intense as to frustrate him.The graphics are fantastic!!Well worth the cost.

this game is da bomb!
This game is soooooooooo awesome. I like how u get to find gadgets to think of new weapons. This is definently one of the best game for PS2 and Gamecube. I haven't played it on GBA but im sure it'll be just as good!!!! What ever you do...BUY THIS GAME!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! ... Read more

Amazon.com Review

When Sega decided to discontinue the Dreamcast, it opted to make its excellentsports titles available for other consoles. And not a moment too soon.Competition is always a good thing, and Sega Sports titles, including NBA 2K2,are some of the best in the business.

NBA 2K2 features all the teams, rosters, and, most importantly, rulechanges (like the now-legal zone defense) found in the real NBA. Player faceshave been mapped to realistic body types (complete with tattoos), so you canidentify a big man like Shaq or a speedster like Iverson without looking attheir numbers. The game takes full advantage of the graphics-rendering power ofadvanced consoles by including better texturing, lighting effects, facialanimations, and a higher polygon count to make sure all the jukes, spins, jumps,and dunks are as realistic as possible. The audio is also good, particularly theplay-by-play, which is accurate and speedy.

The controls are intuitive--even for people used to the Dreamcast--especially inthe area of on-the-fly play calling. You can now use the right analog stickinstead of the digital pad, so you don't have to take your thumb off the maincontrols (left analog stick) to call a new play or change formations. Othercontrols let you quickly and fluidly box out your opponent, spin, shoot, pass,fake, and dunk.

There are also eight street-ball courts, and this addition makes for an almostentirely new game. In this respect, it is the equal of the EA Sports NBA Liveseries. But NBA 2K2 surpasses EA's title with its excellent AI. This gameis challenging, satisfying, and fun in both single and multiplayer modes.--Bob Andrews

Pros:

• Gorgeous graphics
• Intuitive controls
• Great AI

• A release date too long after the start of the NBA season

Reviews (89)

''NBA 2K2 is really the best basketball game on the PS2!''
For a start, it seems that the Dreamcast is totally starting to get outdated but with so many games and outstanding graphics you can't expect it to lag behind the PS2 for long! For example, NBA 2K2, a game already becoming one of the most anticipated Dreamcast games in its year, is starting to beat other basketball sims to hell. But when it came to the PS2 now, it's starting to increase its success!

It's rarely unbelievable for a game to increase its success that long BUT when it is that good, YOU WILL have to expect a month or two in order to hit the gamestore shelves!

Really the time is fast, but that's the reason with NBA 2K2, with fast-paced gameplay and easy-to-grasp controls where can you find a game this good in any other store? None.

I like the graphics, despite the gameplay becoming very easy to learn from and to play; they look so cool, and everything seems realistic, even the player models and faces, it really makes me feel like I'm in heaven!

The sound is also amazing, with exciting crowds and slick shoes, and also high flying rim-rattling dunks, it's all inside, so what are you waiting for, go get your copy now!!

Overall I like this game, it is simply the best basketball game to date; a lot of people hate these types of games just because they have no gaming taste, but me as a gamer, I love it and it is highly recommended to one of my best friends, Yusef, I give this great game five stars!

nuttin but da best
This game is ausome.All I can say is I love it.Especially the street ball games.I love dunkin it with Tmac.I'm a boy who likes the temptations.And why you ask?Because that's my style.The temptations keep me rockin and I love the way it happens.I'm a boy called Johnny Joe Hanson.Hey,dat's my name,don't wair it out.They call me Hot Stuff.Why?Because I said so.See later alligator.

Lots of fun!
I enjoy playing the season mode. It has good graphics, replays and it's easy to play, even my 5 year old can play it. We share time together playing either at any arenas or at parks or gyms. After a while commentators run out of phrases and some little glitches in their comments, but that doesn't affect gameplay. You can now get it as a Greatest hits for less than half the original price.

A really great game
Now normally I'm a fan of the NBA Live series, I even hung onto my little 16 Bit Sega for it and I have to say, NBA 2K2 is just awesome. It's in my opinion, it's just better than the NBA Live series on the thought that it's challenging and even very difficult in some parts such as the free throws, banging inside for a basket and even driving to the hole to throw up a cool lay up. In NBA Live, even with me picking some of the worst teams on the game, I can still score 128+ points in 10 minute quarters. When I played NBA 2K2, I actually lost and it didn't feel all that bad because it was nice to have a challenge for once.

You gotta love the Street Ball option. It's fun and a lot more diverse than on NBA Live. All in all, I give this a thumbs up and definately wait for NBA 2K3 to come out because you won't be disappointed. Happy gaming!

NBA 2K2 is off the hook!
NBA 2K2 is the best SIMULATION NBA game out there!NBA 2K3 will also take NBA Live 2003 out of play!I got NBA 2K2 for my birthday, and i am so supprised by the graphics that are shown in play.Now if u want an ARCADE NBA game, go for NBA Street, or Street Hoops when that comes out.thnx for reading my review and i hope u found this helpful before u buy it! ... Read more

Book Description

Become Donald Duck's alter ego, PK, in a futuristic action game that enlists you as the world's superhero. Fight evil space warriors who have invaded the earth in this galactic action adventure. Armed with his cyberweapon, PK must stop the evil aliens' campaign to conquer the world. ... Read more

Reviews (2)

Not too shabby
For the price, this is a pretty good adventurer game.The action is single-player with one character in a predetermined plot sequence.The graphics are well designed, though the overall game architecture is very similar to the way games were developed in the early 1990's, and the developers do not take advantage of the more advanced capabilities of the PS2.

Good for a few hours of entertainment...

A fun new role for Donald Duck
It's fun to see Donald Duck turn into an action hero. With the aid of a talking supercomputer named "One", Donald has to rescue a bunch of scientists that would help him defeat an alien invasion of Earth. He's given the name "P.K." - initials for latin words that stand for "energized duck", as well as a costume, gadgets, and a new speaking voice to keep his identity secret. The game itself is easy to play players of all ages, with lots of bright colors and sharp graphics, an old-school platform adventure game.The uses of the diffrent weapons Donald has keep things interesting as it goes on, and the game has a "techno" music sountrack that gives it some snap. There's also some neat 3D animation that sets up the story, with animated episodes mixed into each new level that Donald enters. I don't believe this game is being promoted well at all though - it may
be overlooked by other Disney-related offerings. With a price tag of around ($$$), it's a great, fun, buy. ... Read more

Amazon.com Review

One month out of each year is devoted to the insanity of the NCAAplayoffs. The annual ritual of March Madness includes dozens of teams, thehottest young players, salivating scouts, chair-hurling coaches, small schools,big schools, cheerleaders, the hopes and dreams of thousands of alumni, and, ofcourse, complete TV coverage.

With March Madness 2002, EA Sports brings its college basketballfranchise to the PlayStation2 for another year. But despite fidelity to thecollege game, the result is more of a thud than a bounce. The problem isn'treally the game itself. The Play Now exhibition and full-scale tournament modesare fine, and the game includes 150 teams all detailed down to players,uniforms, fight songs, cheerleaders, players, stats, and play styles. You evenhave the option of creating your own team with everything from uniforms toplayers. The problem is what's missing compared to the competition and toprevious incarnations of March Madness on the PlayStation. About 150teams, the dynasty mode, and even the season mode are MIA! Why are these keyfeatures missing? Disappointing, to say the least.

At least the game plays a decent game of basketball and is true to NCAA rulesand quirks. It shares some problems--the computer crowds the lane too much--anda graphics engine with NBA Live 2002, but at least the previousrebounding problems are fixed. And the game looks great, too, even though mostof the players don't have their real faces like in the NBA version. The audio isalso excellent; the game features roughly 60 distinctive fight songs, and thecrowd roars and quiets down with the action. --Bob Andrews

Pros:

• Plays and looks just like the college game
• Excellent audio

• Missing 150 teams from previous installments
• Some game modes have disappeared

Reviews (63)

March Dumbness 2002
This game .... I should have rented it first. PLease don't buy it. If you are a person who likes graphics and no content whatsoever, this game is all yours. Whatever happened to the dynasty mode that MM2001 had? When you create a school you can't really enter it into the tournament. Another thing: it's really cool to see your guy dunk and break the glass on the backboard, but it is really annoying when you see it 5-6 times a game. THe dunks are great; there are so many of them. Another annoying thing is when you up-fake you usually make your shot. Like I already said the graphics are great. The courts, jerseys, player faces,and their bodies are pretty accurate. Frankly, this game should never have been on the market. DON'T WASTE YOUR TIME AND MONEY!

I hated this game!
This game was just not fun to me.First of all the game just had a exhibition mode and a tourny mode, and after a while the game gets really boring.They should have of put a Franchise mode or at least a season in there. The graphics were ok, and the best thing was that you could create-a-team.But that was really the only good things.I thought both NCAAMarch Madness 2002, and NCAA Final Four 2002 could have been better.I guess I'll have to wait untill next year.

NCAA March Madness 2002
I thought it was a big disappointment to me. It was just not deep enough. You know you are in trouble when you just have tournement mode. The graphics were ok and I liked create a team,but that was all I liked during the game. Both NCAA March Madness 2002, and NCAA Final Four 2002 were flukes they suked!

Awesome!
The graphics are great and the people looks so real. You can create your own team! I made one that has all the things that are about my school for the school info. You can also name the people on your team and make them look how ever you want! I think you should buy this game! All those other people are just winers. Wah, wah, wah. Now go buy this game now! Kids know more about the games they play than adults!

Now I can see why they picked this title.
First off, let me describe this game in 3 statements.
...Not only is this the worst college basketball game EA Sports ever made, they make it worse by putting Shane Battier on the cover. Oh, and for all you Duke Blue Devil fans, read and weep. ... UNC #1!!!! This gameplay is so horrible, it makes you want to run this game over w/ an 18-wheeler. The graphics are also horrible. They are the same as the ...year before. If there was a 0 stars rating, that's what I would give this piece of ... ... Read more

Amazon.com Product Description

Experience authentic stock car racing drama in NASCAR Thunder2003. The 800-horsepower, 200 mph action on the track is true to the spiritof the sport and the passion of the fans, as players experience massive pileups,metal-twisting damage, and an all-new game engine. From sponsorships to carsetup to all-out racing action, you will build a legacy and become a legend inthe deepest career mode ever. If you can survive door-to-door, three-wide racingseason after season, you're ready for NASCAR Thunder 2003. ... Read more

Reviews (45)

Buy NASCAR HEAT: Dirt to Daytona instead
Don't buy Thunder.It's not a bad game, just that you can better spend your money on NASCAR HEAT: Dirt to Daytona.Thunder only offers stock car racing whereas Heat offers *4* games in 1: Dirt/Go-Kart(modifieds)/Truck/and Stock Car and therefore Heat offers a lot more variety and fun!Buy NASCAR HEAT: Dirt to Daytona instead.

well..............
hey i only gave this game a five because i felt sorry for the company. this game sucks beyond belief. I found monkeys to be more entertaining than this crummy game.

NASCAR Thunder is not fun!!!
graphics are sloppy, gameplay is corse, the game is not fun, but has some educational value. the game is not fun!!!

way harder
i find the game much harder even in rookie mode. the extras are cool but building your own motors and expecally wating till you can upgrade to a compeditive car can be a pain.over all its a cool game if your a nascar fan ,just expect a little more work to get there

never ending fun
This game is a lot of fun. The best part is that there is more to do than just race a normal race but do task and and learn from the pros.The post and pre race stuff is a lot of fun. The graffics are awsome. Just a great game from Ea sports ... Read more

Amazon.com Review

Whether your video golfing ability classifies you as a tour-hardened proor weekend duffer, Tiger Woods PGA Tour 2002 provides ample opportunityto refine and enhance your strengths. Gone is the swing power meter in earlierincarnations in favor of a new wrinkle from EA Sports--Total Precision Swing.Essentially, the onscreen golfer is your real-time power meter, as you now havethe ability to control his or her entire motion, from backswing tofollow-through. Power drives, insane-angle slices, fading hooks, and more canall be executed with the proper touch. And while the Total Precision Swing'slearning curve is steep, it does add new flavor to the game.

Among the new game modes are the Tiger Challenge and Speed Golf. In the TigerChallenge, you compete as Woods against a progression of 17 players--some PGATour players and some original EA Sports characters--to earn cash rewards andthe right to unlock hidden golfers. You can also unlock individual holes onTiger's Dream 18, a course designed by Woods himself. Speed Golf features a fastand furious race to the hole in which you can either compete by yourself orsplit-screen against another player. Money is earned in head-to-head competitionby finishing the hole first, and through bonuses for such things as teeing offfirst and hitting a longer drive than your opponent. Any money earned issubsequently drained from your opponent's total, creating all-out mayhem on thecourse. Other game modes offer stroke, match, and tournament play, skins,scenarios, and practice. Also, Play Now mode offers a helpful tutorial that youmust complete before moving on to further options.

Visually, the game's many courses and related elements depict a stunning,near-live experience. From the well-kept fairways and greens of Pebble Beach andthe TPC at Sawgrass to the otherworldly dazzle of Copperhead Canyon, the coursescome alive with rainy mists, murky fogs, and glowing sunsets. Also enhancing theexperience are crashing ocean waves, rippling lakes, swaying tree branches, andeven the occasional live animal should you knock a shot into the trees.--Larry White

Pros:

• Wide variety of opponents in Tiger Challenge
• Innovative Speed Golf competition
• Stunning visuals

• Analog swing control may take some getting used to

Reviews (44)

I'M Number 1
I'm #1 starts the beginning of the 2002 Tiger Wood's experience. I was impressed with the graphics. The announcer in this game are David Feherity and Gary McCord. They make fun of water hazards sometimes. When you try to make the green sometimes, you hear the controller vibrating like your heart is beating. There is a Tiger Challenge mode where you play pros like Jim Furyk, Vijay Singh, Jesper Parnevik, Notah Begay III, and Brad Faxon. I have managed to beat all the players except for Super Tiger Woods. He is extremly difficult. There is also a scenarios mode where you have things you can do for gold, silver, and bronze. The speed mode is new. You play 18 holes as fast as possible. You can play a tournament with up to four players so you can invite friends to play. Over all I love this game and can't wait to see how they improve this flawless game.

Excellent but not perfect
This game is truely an enjoyable experience.I had just as much fun playing this as I did 10 years ago playing PGA Tour II for genesis.The graffics are un-real, and the courses are equally as spectacular, especially those which are imaginary.The game play is quite realistic. For example, the way the shot is affected by different lies is extremely relatable to real life golf.Although 2003 is coming out in only a month, I will be buying this game this afternoon, because it infected me with immediate addiction.The only two flaws I found in the game were that in Tournament mode, you only play two rounds rather than four.Also, the game became very easy.The second day I played the game I shot 57 for 18 holes.But it is still definitley a wise buy for any golf or video game golf lover.

Must buy for golf fans
If you enjoy golf video games, this is a must have.The controller scheme is different from any I have played before but I find it a little easier to manipulate than the 3-button press thing.It is especially effective for chipping.When you first start the game has a tutorial mode that is really good at getting you going quickly.The load times aren't too bad.

The announcers are really well done and any golf fan will recognize the voices.There are enough different phrases that they don't repeat too often.The comments are almost always on target and haven't gotten annoying yet.

Besides playing normal golf games (stroke, match, and skins) there is speed golf and what are called Scenarios.You can think of scenarios like mini-games for golf.You go out and do things like sand saves, hard putts, play 4 holes, or try to catch someone in match play from 2 back in 5 holes.This is great if you don't feel like playing an entire round, or if you just want a little more after a round.

Each round you play, you win money that you use to improve your golfer.After each round, you can use the money to improve the attributes of your golfer.You can improve Power, Approach, Putting, Spin, and others.The game also keeps track of parts of your game like your average score, earnings, the number of eagles you've made, and that kind of thing.

On the minus side, the golfer's models don't look much like the real golfers, especially in the face.I have only unlocked 7 so far but some of the guys don't look much like the real golfers.(Who is the guy they modelled for Stuart Appleby?)As far as the menus and interface goes, it is a little confusing to start a game for anything besides the Tiger Challenge.

Great Golf Sim for Anyone
When it comes to sports games, there are two camps--those who want a pure simulation game that is completely realistic, and those who want a pick-up-and-play arcade game with crazy moves and unrealistic physics. EA Sports usually makes games that appeal to the former group, but I think Tiger Woods PGA Tour 2002 appeals to both sides. This game can be as simple or as deep as you want it to be. There are plenty of options. There is a great single player career mode, where you play against pros for money to build your golfer's attributes. You can also get monney by playing through special scenarios, like shooting as low a score as possible on three par 5 holes.

There are also some great two-to-four-player options. You can play a straight golf game, a skins game or the new speed golf, where you actually have to run from where you hit the ball to where it lands.

I think what I like most about this game is its innovative controls. Unlike most golf games where you just press a button a couple of times to swing the club, these controls actually simulate a real swing. You pull back on either analog stick to pull the club back, then press it forward to swing. You can control the distance by how far you pull back on the analog stick. You can also make the ball fade or draw by pulling the stick back at an angle. These controls really set the game apart from the other golf games out there.

My only complaint about the game is that while the 2002 version of this game has a lot more courses and options than the 2001 version, the first game had better gameplay. In the 2001 version, you could choose where you wanted to hit the ball, then there would be a meter showing you how far back you had to pull. In this game, it will tell you to swing a certain percentage and leave you to guess how far to pull back. Also, in the first game you could actually see the slope of the green to determine where to aim your putt. In this game you have to rely on a caddy tip that will tell you to aim a certain length right or left or short or long. Not too helpful if you have no way of measuring the distance on the green. These gameplay "improvements" can make for some very frustrating times.

Overall, however, this game can be pretty fun. It's even better if you have a friend or two to play against. Sitting around waiting for a computer-controller golfer to play can get boring after awhile.

Tiger Woods
This game is great.I have been playing PGA games since the Sega days.This one is by far the best out.The challenges are great.Its more than just hitting the ball and playing a round. the concept of buying attributes is unique.The more/better you play the more money you earn the better your golfer becomes. ... Read more

Reviews (23)

Worst to buy
This game is great>> If you are in for graphics. Don't buy it. Is you love FIFA don't buy it. Is you are into the game play and strategy and know something about soccer then buy it. One time I played FIFA because people would keep talking about it, and I could not believe how unreal it was. I could not believe that I made all my goals from about half the yard, and whenever I got close to the goal the keeper would always stop it. In the real life is not like that, sorry to tell you. That's why I pick MLS extra time ten times over FIFA.

Worst game ever!!!
I don't know whats worse this game or the league itself.Konami needs to wake up and give us PES(Pro evolution Soccer) and not trash like this game.

This game kicks!
If your into soccer and soccer games at all, then you should have this.It has all the MLS teams and full rosters!Awesome animations and cool crowd reactions give ambience and realism to the overall game.This game is loaded with lots of neat options like choosing the time of day and weather conditions!There's even an open practice option.This game is really fun with a friend, the controls are easy to use and pick up, with different types of shots and passes.You can even choose your defense/offense strategy.Cool game overall!!!

The MLS is horrible
What can I say? I love the game of soccer. This game just brings me down. Soccer is a world game. The US isn't too good at this type of sport. So why did they make a game for the MLS, one of the worst leagues in the world? I do not know. Do yourself a favor and buy Fifa. Now that is a great soccer game.

TOTAL RIP OFF!!
This game is trash, Who cares about the lame MLS!

They probably made this game for the U.S. Market, but HELLO!!, the largest market for football (Soccer for the U.S.) videogames in this part of the world is south the U.S. border, all over from Mexico to Argentina.

Don't take this wrong, but this game is an insult to football-soccer fans. Don't buy it. (...) I gave it one star just for the graphics. ... Read more

Amazon.com Review

NBA Live 2001 should've been the greatest basketball game onearth, but missing gameplay elements and a few other glitches keep it fromsuperstar status. But despite it all, PS2 owners and longtime NBA Livefans will be hard pressed to find a better hoops game for their console in theforeseeable future.

The first thing players will notice is how the graphics represent such atremendous leap beyond previous installments of the series. In general, playersare nicely animated, and there is a good amount of detail to the arenas.However, the individual-player graphics are uneven. While most of the bodies arewell rendered, many of the faces are way off the mark. Virtual ShaquilleO'Neal's face looks nothing like the real Shaq's face, and most of the NBA'slesser names are completely unrecognizable. Some marquee players, like KevinGarnett and Tim Duncan, look fairly authentic.

While the PS2 usually plays an intelligent game of basketball, the controls inNBA Live 2001 have a slightly sluggish feel to them and take some gettingused to. Also, EA stripped away both the franchise mode and the NBA challenges(three-point contests, etc.), which had been in previous incarnations of theNBA Live series. There is, however, an excellent one-on-one mode, as well asmany legendary NBA players of the past to play with and against.

While NBA Live 2001 doesn't have all we had hoped for in the firstpro-basketball PS2 game, it does have enough game to keep you playing all seasonlong. --Mark Brooks

Pros:

• Often brilliant-looking graphics hint at what the PS2 can really do
• Very good hip-hop/funk soundtrack
• Cool one-on-one mode

• Many individual players hold no resemblance to their real-world counterparts
• Franchise mode and NBA challenges removed from series
• Somewhat unresponsive controls

Reviews (128)

Worst b-ball game ever
Sports games are about gameplay, and this one has horrible gameplay.I think it was rushed out the door to compete with the far superior 2K series by Sega.

DON'T BUY!

nba dead 2001
This is the worst video game I've ever played!The worst!I'me not sure what the right camera for a basketball game is, but this isn't it!The game play is duscusting.It has only mediocre graphics.None of your team mates can catch any passes, and you stop running when you get the ball.The commentating is horrible.In a spurs- lakergame, on one end, he'll say chris webber is getting all the rebounds.Then he'll say the lakers are dominating on the boards.It is reppetitive also.

This game is cool!!!!!!!
I think this game is awesome! It has good gragraphics and the players have tatoos and they have instant replays and pretty cool music.They have All Star teams all the way back to the 50`s. They have all the newest players and even show the players coming out of the locker rooms. IF you dont buy this game you are missing out on alot of fun.

this is one of the best games i have ever played
This game is the best! Outstanding graphics. Wonderful, it has all the real players from 2001, and the real schedule. If u dont wanna play by the rules, who cares change the settings and play however you want. I thought this was the best game I have ever played in the whole world!

A Reason To Keep Your Dreamcast
The slow-moving, confined NBA Live 2001 is one of the biggest reasons that I have not yet decided what I think of the PS2 and am so deeply distressed over the discontinuation of the Dreamcast.Between Live, the former leader in NBA games for Genesis, Super Nintendo, and even later systems like Playstation and N64, declines rapidly in the transition.Much as the 989 studio games all very sharply declined, EA games with the exception of the flagship Madden Football and NHL2001 have all translated poorly to this new system.This game, apart from sharpness of graphics and a mild increase in game speed shows little improvement from its predecessors and a decline in game play.I will check out 2002 in hopes of an improvement, but thus far the best NBA game for PS2 is ESPN Bball 2Night (not much better).If you only buy one basketball game this year, it should be NBA2K1 or 2 for Dreamcast. ... Read more

Amazon.com Product Description

RedCard Soccer 2003 offers 11-on-11 gameplay with 32 international teams, 60 frames-per-second animation, and character models that are realistic to the last scar. The game includes 500-plus motion-captured moves modeled specifically for the high-impact, hard-core style of RedCard Soccer 2003. Stadiums and spectators capture the pageantry and fanatical nature of international soccer audiences (without the hooliganism!). Modes include single match and world championship. The game features multiple hidden characters, stadiums, attributes, and other secrets as you progress. ... Read more

Reviews (21)

Awesome game... BUY IT!!!!!
Great Game... buy it.Awesome graphics and gameplay.MIDWAY ROCKS.

AL

HUH>?
I rented this game expecting some fast and furious gameplay, the truth is, is that thats all you get. No statistics or roster changes!!!! Thats a major blow, besides that it has dumb gimics like when you have to play against a team of dolphins... WHY??? I recommend renting it first, the graphics are the only good thing about it, all you do is play play play, it gets pretty redundant and boring after a while, with no stats or rosters to look at.

Not as good as I thought
When I got this game I was expecting some fast and furious gameplay. Thats all I got. The graphics are good, but the gameplay is horrible!!! For some one like me, who loves statistics and seeing how well your players are doing individually midway through the season, forget it. NO STATISTICS!!!You can't put players at different positions, and create players or have roster changes, because it simply won't let you have this simple option. Besides that it has dumb gimics like playing against a team of dolphins, why??? There is no point to playing the game since you can't see h ow well you team is doing individually or any of that stuff. It's just play play play, and it gets boring and redundant after a while. I recommend renting it first, thats what I did.

Question?
Does this game also have any Eastern European teams?

Greatest gameplay ever!!!
... I doubted this game the moment i saw it at the store, but i decided to give it a chance, seeing that it was made by Midway,.... I came home and i was hooked on the game for a week! And this is 3-4 hours of playing every day. Red Card 20-03 has the best gameplay of any soccer game. It's fast, the slowmotion camera shots are great and it's very fun to play against friends as no extra skills are necessary to win. ...BR>The best are the special moves and tackles, which can, in fact, hurt the referee.
I believe this game is very addictive and very fun at that. I recommend to those people getting bored of soccer games, this will get you right back on track! ... Read more

Amazon.com Product Description

You and 12 trucks battle it out with brute force in an off-road race to reign supreme over some of nature's most untamed environments. Test Drive Off-Road: Wide Open delivers "go-anywhere" racing set in three rugged locations: Moab, Utah; Yosemite, California; and Big Island, Hawaii. Each off-road environment boasts its own hazards, which range from deadly rockslides to distracting waterfalls to devastating volcanoes.

With Test Drive Off-Road: Wide Open, you can choose your vehicle from a stable of 13 of the roughest off-road trucks ever licensed, including the Hummer. You can also customize your rig with paint and parts upgrades. You'll confront high-speed jumps, wild shortcuts, and serious off-road obstacles. Gameplay includes more than 10 races and events per location, with three different checkpoint-style race modes. ... Read more

Features

• umps, high speeds, shortcuts, and the most bad-ass trucks to ever get a lift kit.

Reviews (17)

sweet racin
wide open isa really cool game. some things about it can really mislead u. first of all it says 3 terrains. well for each terrain there are 3 kinds of races.there are 9 races for each of those kinds of races. so overall u get 81 races. even though there r only 13 cars, each car can be upgraded 4 times, seeming to make it a whole new car. there r some glitches. ur car will not flip over or get awesome air. it seems to be magnetized to the ground like someone else said. also, the graphics rnt top notch. otherwise, this game is sweet, and i recommend buying it

Boring.....ZZZZZZ!
This game is boring....most of the races are the same thing over and over! I have played the one for X-box, and it will let you unlock the moon buggy and the moon level, but the ps2 wont let you! What is up with that?! If any of you gamers out there plan to buy this game.....forget it. Spend your money on something else. If you bought it already, RETURN IT! This game is worthless! If you want a better game, get Midtown Madness 3. That game is way better!

Boring.....ZZZZZZ!
This game is boring....most of the races are the same thing over and over! I have played the one for X-box, and it will let you unlock the moon buggy and the moon level, but the ps2 wont let you! What is up with that?! If any of you gamers out there plan to buy this game.....forget it. Spend your money on something else. If you bought it already, RETURN IT! This game is worthless! If you want a better game, get Midtown Madness 3. That game is way better!

Boring
If you're looking for offroad action get smugglers run instead of this lame excuse for a game. It's boring and pointless. Avoid at all costs.

Awesome
This is the best racing game for the PS2 that you can buy if you want to go off roading, jump some hills, and basically have the time of your life. You get the following cars: Chevy Blazer(the big one, not the S-10 version)and Silverado, Dodge Durango and Ram-2500( the truck is actually A 1500), Hummer Soft top, Hummer Wagon, Jeep CJ-5 and Wrangler, Ford Bronco and F-150,. This game truly has off- road supremacy.The " Free Roam" feature is truly one of the most expansive I have ever seen, seemingly limitless in space. The three areas, Yosemite, a forest locale, Hawaii, complete with beaches and an active volcano, and Moab, a sandy place with many fun jumps. Most would say that the game lacks the true realism that is deserving of such a title. I say, Who cares?
I am not a racing game fan, but this is one game that I can play for hours on end. If you want strict realism, get GT3. I have it and it does a very commendable job of simulating real life tolerances. But if you just want some fun, with no explosions, just high-flying jumps, and getting extremely dirty, get this A.S.A.P. ... Read more

Reviews (11)

HORRIBLE! WORST MISTAKE EVER!
hi im 11 and i HATE this game. the plot is basically you have 700 days to find the so called "Dragon Bone staff". if you dig a whole to find it it takes 50 days. retarded. your guys have like 2 health, and the other guys have like 600. u have like 1 guy. the other has 6. they have ranged, u are melee. it sucks man. dont get it. waste of money...

Heroes of horrible strategy
This game is awful. Don't buy at all. Horrible strategy gameplay. The only redeeming quality is the realistic time cap.

Better than you think
I decided to write this review in response to some of what other people said.
Yes, Heroes of M&M is exactly like King's Bounty, it's even made by the same company.
I think the main thing people are missing about the game is the difficulty of it. If you have more troops than your income or leadership can support then you will lose your troops. Also, some troops are better suited to fight certain units. I also read another review that complained about the lack of spells, I agree that there are not many spells, but again, take into account that the game can be a bit challenging. If there were a ton of spells or the spells were too powerful, then it would be easy. I gave the game 3 stars mainly because the load times got on my nerves.

Also, a tip for anyone who plays/will play this game, try searching the chests to find the maps to other continents. While searching, put everything into leadership and then when you eventually get to the 4th continent, find the dragons and with less than 10 dragons you can conquer the first 2 continents easily and you can fly with the triangle button. If you have played this game for a short while and got sick of it, give it another try, if you never played it but are interested, you might want to rent it first.

Fans of the PC game steer clear
I'm a big fan of the computer version of this game, but I was very disappointed in the PS2 version.Just about everything that makes the computer game challenging and interesting is severely limited in PS2 version.This includes magic, creatures, resources, heroes, and especially the plot.There is only one real scenario, which has a fairly simple plot.To be fair, the graphics are great compared to the other version, but when the game doesn't keep things interesting, that's not much consolation.

worst mistake ever
I should never have bought this game. Check this out.

Bad
- slow gameplay
- terribly stylized characters
- incredibly slow combat sequences
- very limited spellbookss
- bad economic balance
- your main character or "heroe" hardly influences the battles
- long and boring treasure hunts
- some of the monster regenerate so if you are too weak to kill them, you have to give up

Good
-NOTHING

I played the game for 2 hours to see if maybe the game would get better but trust me, it's not worth playing. ... Read more