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"The Best Of The Best"

As Christmas draws near, and as the dayd begin to get cold, Sony will hopefully warm us up with some of the best titles seen on the PS2 so far, and perhaps some of the best titles ever on any format. So, here's a small preview of some of these games, which are all set to be released in the next couple of months.

Grand Theft Auto 3D-
This game has been eagerly awaited by many (just take a look at the games chosen by GAD winners,) and there's a good reason for this. GTA, GTA 2 and GTA: London on the PC were all huge hits, as they gave you the ability to commit horrendous amounts of crime, in the comfort of your own home. However. GTA 3D brings a new aspect the series, and as the title suggests, it's gonna be in full 3D. Instead of the 'old' birdseye camera, you can now control your character or your 'chosen' car from just behind them, and it brings a whole new level to this type of gaming. Look out for this game that will be released on Friday by Rockstar.

AirBlade-
Aitblade will be another extreme sports title. Now while some of you will sigh, and say that it's the just the same as all the others, others will realise that this is an extreme sports game-with a difference. It's a bit like Tony Hawks, in the way that you can score points by doing tricks. But the way in which you score them is rather original. Your character speeds around amazingly interactive cities, pulling off amazing stunts on some sort of hoverboard, never touching the ground. In some ways, it's a mixture of gymnastics and skateboarding...nice. This one will be out sometime in November, from SCEE.

Crash Bandicoot: The Wrath Of Cortex-
Who doesn't like the classic Crash Bandicoot series from PSX? Crash 1, 2, and 3 were all top platformers, along with a couple of spin-offs. In this first-ever PS2 version, we are back to the platforming style, but with improved graphics and some cool additions to the gameplay. But this time it's not Naughty Dog developing this fun, jump and spin-filled colourful game, it's Vivendi Universal. Will they live up to the standards that Naughty Dog set? We'll have to wait until November to find out.

Devil May Cry-
From the makers of the 'brilliant' Resident Evil series, comes Devil May Cry. Why the inverted commas?? Because to be honest, I didn't like RE. Why? Because of the fixed camera angles. I find them annoying and that they break up the gameplay too much. However, lots of other people (evidently,) enjoyed the gore-fest from Capcom, and will obviously be looking forward to Devil May Cry. You play a half-demon half-human guy called Dante, and you have to plough through hundreds of evil beasts, monsters and ghosts with a shotgun, a sword and other weapons dedicated to killing. Lovely stuff. When will the violence begin? November.

James Bond 007-Agent Under Fire-
Ah, another Bond game. After the disappointment of Tomorrow Never Dies and The World Is Not Enough, can we finally own a game can that can compete with Goldeneye? Well, judging by the screenshots, yes, but graphics aren't everything of course. It seemingly has everything that Goldeneye offered-lots of shooting, the odd bit of espionage, foreign ladies and a large amount of guns. But will the gameplay and plot impress? Lets hope so. Keep an eye out for its release, sometime in November.

Max Payne-
Wow, is one of the rare words that appropriately describes the PC-port, Max Payne. Max Payne got rave reviews on the PC scene, and Rockstar (they're on a roll,) have decided to bring it over to PS2. You play Max Payne, who has lots and lots and lots...and lots of enemies, including the police and the mafia. Max Payne has a cracking plot, top notch graphics and some awesome gameplay additions, which could make it the best PS2 game to date. The most notable addition is the ability to slow down time, so you have more time to shoot the many enemies trying to kill you, which gives a nice Matrix effect. Max Payne has all the makings of a classic, and if you don't want this game, then you need to see a doctor (you can pick me up a balloon there while you're at it...oh wait, that's the dentist.)

Robot Wars-
Now this may not be one of the PS2's best games, but I thought I'd include it, as it sounds very interesting. Fans of the metal-grinding, spark-flying TV series have been crying out for a Robot Wars game, and they finally have what they wished for. But will it be any good? Well, the graphics look tasty, and there's quite a lot of arenas and robots, but the gameplay is what I'm worried about. Will it be, "Flip, ram, flip, ram etc"?? Well, once again, November is the time to find out.

Soul Reaver 2-
The Legacy Of Kain continues with Soul Reaver 2 on PS2. Soul Reaver on PSX was claimed by some to be better than Tomb Raider, with some innovative gameplay features, detailed graphics and fast, fun controls, I believe it lived up to that statement. Soul Reaver 2 however, will be better graphically, it will have more weapons, more gameplay options and will hopefully be a little longer. Sounds good, right? Well, this adventure title will be out late-Nvember.

WWF SmackDown: Just Bring It-
Grapple fans all over the world are desperately waiting for this edition to the popular Smackdown series to be released, and they certainly won't have to wait long. They won't be disappointed either-with an updated roster, many more match modes, a new and revamped Season mode (RPG style) along with the ability to have 9 people in the ring at the same time, Just Bring It is set to revolutionise the way we play wrestling games. The only thing missing is *sniff* my favourite wrestler, Scotty 2 Hotty. BUT, I can easily create him in the fantastic create-a-superstar mode. Bring it on!

Other notable releases are Jax and Daxter, SSX Tricky, Splashdown and Smuggler's Run 2.

Well, anyone who said that the PS2 won't bring out any decent games should be curled up in a small hole, hiding from the world. Sony have given us what we wanted from them, and then some, and I feel that the future of the PS2 is looking extremely good. Welcome to the Third Place.

Thanks for reading, Ant.

well for me it is like a bus
the last game i brought was red faction in june (i got my PS2smugglers run & ISS in march) now in between now and january 1st i am gettin
GTA3 on friday- paying £15 brother paying £15 mum payin £5 getting two games for £70 with Longy he is getting same game
Smackdown 3 on 23rd- mum owes me a game after a bet we had
SSX tricky christmas day- get it for christmas present
Dynasty warriors 2- christmas only £15

Why? Why do there have to be so many great games? I don't have the money for all these! Well, better start thinking of topics for GAD. :D

bit easy though i can win every time so can my mum

Kid Rock wrote:
> Ant wrote:
> Sorry I missed a few-I don't know all that much about SSX
> Tricky.

Also, yeah,
> I forgot Burnout, that looks like a top
> game.

Has anyone played NBA Street??

i played the demo on the OPSm2 DVD
> thingy

Yeah, I reckon it's actually quite a good game. Very addictive anyway.

"Hey, you're up by two baby!"

Sorry. {:)

Ant wrote:
> Sorry I missed a few-I don't know all that much about SSX Tricky.

Also, yeah,
> I forgot Burnout, that looks like a top game.

Has anyone played NBA Street??

i played the demo on the OPSm2 DVD thingy

Sorry I missed a few-I don't know all that much about SSX Tricky.

Also, yeah, I forgot Burnout, that looks like a top game.

Has anyone played NBA Street??

Good post there Ant, but what about Burnout. I think this looks like a brilliant game.

i hope all those people who were whining *oh the PS2 doesn't have any good games coming out* have eaten their humble pie and taken their foot out of their mouth. so many great games on a great console

Good post ANT, the future does look good and there are a lot of decent games due for release, can't wait to play some of them.

i must be psychic, in the game ideas forum i said they should make a robot wars PS2 game a few days ago and here we have it hurrah