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Since I'm feeling rather generous today, I thought I would give all you lost Playstation2 owners an insight to "THE DADDY" of games. You "experienced" PS2 owners however, may see differently to my pick, so forgive me if this doesn't match up to your top ten selection.
In no particular order - because they're all brilliant - I present the games you need to beg everyone to buy you for special occasions. Yes, they're a little pricey (not with SR though), but hell, get your rellies to club together - you'll be happy with just one of these.
Gran Turismo 3: A-Spec
----------------------
Chances are, you've already got this. It's the reason loads of people I know got a PS2 (especially when combined with the PS2 price drop). There must be someone out there who hasn't got involved with it yet, though - I urge you to kindly do so. It'll show everyone what your console can do, while giving you the drive of your life. I guarantee you'll be locked into Gran Turismo mode for months to come and what's more - it's 2 player!
93%
Tony Hawks Pro Skater 3
-----------------------
So solid. so smooth, so BIG. You don't need to be part of the skateboarding scene to enjoy a blast on Tony Hawks. But that's always been the way. On PS2 though, new features - including reverts, flatland moves and lip tricks - combined with the exhaustive detail in the level design, Creat-A-Skater mode and on-line play mean that this is the best version yet. You'll flip for the unlockable extras too...
95%
Grand Theft Auto 3
------------------
If you haven't heard of this game yet, all I can ask is "where have you been?" The sickest puppy in the pet shop, GTA3 is a game without rules, a game that says: "Go blow stuff up...!" It's the most violent game on the shelves, dropping you in a city of cops, crimes and civilians and going out of its way to help you build a bad reputation. All-out nutter or career criminal - it's up to you how you play it. Nick fast cars, blow things up, blow PEOPLE up, do a bit of mugging JUST FOR KICKS! Fantastic!!!
92%
Burnout
-------
So fast it should carry a Government Health Warning. Burnout's a racer that doesn't mess about with car-tweaking options or cinematic cut-scenes. Instead, it clamps you behind the wheel of a grunty sports car and streams tarmac and traffic straight into your fear glands. Drive dangerously and you'll be rewarded by even more speed. Crash and you get an instant breathtaking replay. It's simple and as subtle as a bus. But sometimes that's just what you need.
89%
SSX Tricky
----------
Better than the original? By God's sweet light, y-y-y-es. It's still the most exhilirating game on PS2, but now with new characters, combos, tricks and new tracks - and any weaker features from the first game have been tuned to perfection. This is a game which tempts you with a mass of shortcuts, hidden rails and secret jumps, then batters your senses with amazing powder effects and striking lighting and camerawork. It's why you got into PS2...
95%
Pro Evolution Soccer
--------------------
The finest multi-player experience on Playstation 2? No other game comes close to capturing the emotion of the real thing - you'll be swearing with intense passion "that wasn't a foul" - straight into your mates' red faces. It looks sharp as well. Each player instantly recognisable and animated to precision. In short, you'll fool everyone into thinking they're watching a real match. Proof? Just ask Pro Evo!
97%
Devil May Cry
-------------
It's not the longest game you'll play, but part of the problem is that you'll be so hooked, you won't sleep until you finish it. It's just you, an island and an endless current of spooks throwing themselves at your weapons of death. The way Dante dishes out rapid-fire, twin-pistol justice to demons of fine evil is unique and agreeably exhilirating - Resident Evil will never seem the same again. And it's got the best music soundtrack on the PS2.
91%
Half-Life
---------
If you've already played this on the PC, you won't find much to tempt you to re-invest your time. If you haven't played the PC version, this is where you find out where so many recent first-person shooters half-inched their ideas. It's got its small problems - the way it highlights enemies and items with a stupid box - and some irritating framerate issues, but the way the game's structure and plot combine is mesmerising.
90%
Silent Hill 2
-------------
Like GTA3, this isn't a game for the family to appreciate on a turkey-fuelled christmas afternoon. This is one to play in secret, late at night, when everyone's out of your face. It's not that it's frightening, it's just terribly disturbing, but you just won't want to miss a single breath of the plot. Displaying one of the best seen graphics on the PS2 and with the blended puzzle elements, and at-time frustrating combat system, this is one of the best adventures ever made.
89%
MTV Music Generator 2
---------------------
It's not a game. It's a corridor to creating some shocking professional sounding tunes using your PS2 and DualShock 2. Over 10, 000 music samples are stored on the disc - and with the aid of the add-on sampling device, you can introduce your own. It's up to you to click and drag them into the grid, and build your own chart-cracking rythms. It's quite simple, but deeper than anything else on Playstation2.
90%
Well, there you have it. All these games mentioned have shown the true ability and strength of the PS2 after it's appalling array of launch titles. Ninty's and all you other squares out there, come join the fascinating world that is...Playstation!
Hope this was a good read
In no particular order - because they're all brilliant - I present the games you need to beg everyone to buy you for special occasions. Yes, they're a little pricey (not with SR though), but hell, get your rellies to club together - you'll be happy with just one of these.
Gran Turismo 3: A-Spec
----------------------
Chances are, you've already got this. It's the reason loads of people I know got a PS2 (especially when combined with the PS2 price drop). There must be someone out there who hasn't got involved with it yet, though - I urge you to kindly do so. It'll show everyone what your console can do, while giving you the drive of your life. I guarantee you'll be locked into Gran Turismo mode for months to come and what's more - it's 2 player!
93%
Tony Hawks Pro Skater 3
-----------------------
So solid. so smooth, so BIG. You don't need to be part of the skateboarding scene to enjoy a blast on Tony Hawks. But that's always been the way. On PS2 though, new features - including reverts, flatland moves and lip tricks - combined with the exhaustive detail in the level design, Creat-A-Skater mode and on-line play mean that this is the best version yet. You'll flip for the unlockable extras too...
95%
Grand Theft Auto 3
------------------
If you haven't heard of this game yet, all I can ask is "where have you been?" The sickest puppy in the pet shop, GTA3 is a game without rules, a game that says: "Go blow stuff up...!" It's the most violent game on the shelves, dropping you in a city of cops, crimes and civilians and going out of its way to help you build a bad reputation. All-out nutter or career criminal - it's up to you how you play it. Nick fast cars, blow things up, blow PEOPLE up, do a bit of mugging JUST FOR KICKS! Fantastic!!!
92%
Burnout
-------
So fast it should carry a Government Health Warning. Burnout's a racer that doesn't mess about with car-tweaking options or cinematic cut-scenes. Instead, it clamps you behind the wheel of a grunty sports car and streams tarmac and traffic straight into your fear glands. Drive dangerously and you'll be rewarded by even more speed. Crash and you get an instant breathtaking replay. It's simple and as subtle as a bus. But sometimes that's just what you need.
89%
SSX Tricky
----------
Better than the original? By God's sweet light, y-y-y-es. It's still the most exhilirating game on PS2, but now with new characters, combos, tricks and new tracks - and any weaker features from the first game have been tuned to perfection. This is a game which tempts you with a mass of shortcuts, hidden rails and secret jumps, then batters your senses with amazing powder effects and striking lighting and camerawork. It's why you got into PS2...
95%
Pro Evolution Soccer
--------------------
The finest multi-player experience on Playstation 2? No other game comes close to capturing the emotion of the real thing - you'll be swearing with intense passion "that wasn't a foul" - straight into your mates' red faces. It looks sharp as well. Each player instantly recognisable and animated to precision. In short, you'll fool everyone into thinking they're watching a real match. Proof? Just ask Pro Evo!
97%
Devil May Cry
-------------
It's not the longest game you'll play, but part of the problem is that you'll be so hooked, you won't sleep until you finish it. It's just you, an island and an endless current of spooks throwing themselves at your weapons of death. The way Dante dishes out rapid-fire, twin-pistol justice to demons of fine evil is unique and agreeably exhilirating - Resident Evil will never seem the same again. And it's got the best music soundtrack on the PS2.
91%
Half-Life
---------
If you've already played this on the PC, you won't find much to tempt you to re-invest your time. If you haven't played the PC version, this is where you find out where so many recent first-person shooters half-inched their ideas. It's got its small problems - the way it highlights enemies and items with a stupid box - and some irritating framerate issues, but the way the game's structure and plot combine is mesmerising.
90%
Silent Hill 2
-------------
Like GTA3, this isn't a game for the family to appreciate on a turkey-fuelled christmas afternoon. This is one to play in secret, late at night, when everyone's out of your face. It's not that it's frightening, it's just terribly disturbing, but you just won't want to miss a single breath of the plot. Displaying one of the best seen graphics on the PS2 and with the blended puzzle elements, and at-time frustrating combat system, this is one of the best adventures ever made.
89%
MTV Music Generator 2
---------------------
It's not a game. It's a corridor to creating some shocking professional sounding tunes using your PS2 and DualShock 2. Over 10, 000 music samples are stored on the disc - and with the aid of the add-on sampling device, you can introduce your own. It's up to you to click and drag them into the grid, and build your own chart-cracking rythms. It's quite simple, but deeper than anything else on Playstation2.
90%
Well, there you have it. All these games mentioned have shown the true ability and strength of the PS2 after it's appalling array of launch titles. Ninty's and all you other squares out there, come join the fascinating world that is...Playstation!
Hope this was a good read
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Since I'm feeling rather generous today, I thought I would give all you lost Playstation2 owners an insight to "THE DADDY" of games. You "experienced" PS2 owners however, may see differently to my pick, so forgive me if this doesn't match up to your top ten selection.
In no particular order - because they're all brilliant - I present the games you need to beg everyone to buy you for special occasions. Yes, they're a little pricey (not with SR though), but hell, get your rellies to club together - you'll be happy with just one of these.
Gran Turismo 3: A-Spec
----------------------
Chances are, you've already got this. It's the reason loads of people I know got a PS2 (especially when combined with the PS2 price drop). There must be someone out there who hasn't got involved with it yet, though - I urge you to kindly do so. It'll show everyone what your console can do, while giving you the drive of your life. I guarantee you'll be locked into Gran Turismo mode for months to come and what's more - it's 2 player!
93%
Tony Hawks Pro Skater 3
-----------------------
So solid. so smooth, so BIG. You don't need to be part of the skateboarding scene to enjoy a blast on Tony Hawks. But that's always been the way. On PS2 though, new features - including reverts, flatland moves and lip tricks - combined with the exhaustive detail in the level design, Creat-A-Skater mode and on-line play mean that this is the best version yet. You'll flip for the unlockable extras too...
95%
Grand Theft Auto 3
------------------
If you haven't heard of this game yet, all I can ask is "where have you been?" The sickest puppy in the pet shop, GTA3 is a game without rules, a game that says: "Go blow stuff up...!" It's the most violent game on the shelves, dropping you in a city of cops, crimes and civilians and going out of its way to help you build a bad reputation. All-out nutter or career criminal - it's up to you how you play it. Nick fast cars, blow things up, blow PEOPLE up, do a bit of mugging JUST FOR KICKS! Fantastic!!!
92%
Burnout
-------
So fast it should carry a Government Health Warning. Burnout's a racer that doesn't mess about with car-tweaking options or cinematic cut-scenes. Instead, it clamps you behind the wheel of a grunty sports car and streams tarmac and traffic straight into your fear glands. Drive dangerously and you'll be rewarded by even more speed. Crash and you get an instant breathtaking replay. It's simple and as subtle as a bus. But sometimes that's just what you need.
89%
SSX Tricky
----------
Better than the original? By God's sweet light, y-y-y-es. It's still the most exhilirating game on PS2, but now with new characters, combos, tricks and new tracks - and any weaker features from the first game have been tuned to perfection. This is a game which tempts you with a mass of shortcuts, hidden rails and secret jumps, then batters your senses with amazing powder effects and striking lighting and camerawork. It's why you got into PS2...
95%
Pro Evolution Soccer
--------------------
The finest multi-player experience on Playstation 2? No other game comes close to capturing the emotion of the real thing - you'll be swearing with intense passion "that wasn't a foul" - straight into your mates' red faces. It looks sharp as well. Each player instantly recognisable and animated to precision. In short, you'll fool everyone into thinking they're watching a real match. Proof? Just ask Pro Evo!
97%
Devil May Cry
-------------
It's not the longest game you'll play, but part of the problem is that you'll be so hooked, you won't sleep until you finish it. It's just you, an island and an endless current of spooks throwing themselves at your weapons of death. The way Dante dishes out rapid-fire, twin-pistol justice to demons of fine evil is unique and agreeably exhilirating - Resident Evil will never seem the same again. And it's got the best music soundtrack on the PS2.
91%
Half-Life
---------
If you've already played this on the PC, you won't find much to tempt you to re-invest your time. If you haven't played the PC version, this is where you find out where so many recent first-person shooters half-inched their ideas. It's got its small problems - the way it highlights enemies and items with a stupid box - and some irritating framerate issues, but the way the game's structure and plot combine is mesmerising.
90%
Silent Hill 2
-------------
Like GTA3, this isn't a game for the family to appreciate on a turkey-fuelled christmas afternoon. This is one to play in secret, late at night, when everyone's out of your face. It's not that it's frightening, it's just terribly disturbing, but you just won't want to miss a single breath of the plot. Displaying one of the best seen graphics on the PS2 and with the blended puzzle elements, and at-time frustrating combat system, this is one of the best adventures ever made.
89%
MTV Music Generator 2
---------------------
It's not a game. It's a corridor to creating some shocking professional sounding tunes using your PS2 and DualShock 2. Over 10, 000 music samples are stored on the disc - and with the aid of the add-on sampling device, you can introduce your own. It's up to you to click and drag them into the grid, and build your own chart-cracking rythms. It's quite simple, but deeper than anything else on Playstation2.
90%
Well, there you have it. All these games mentioned have shown the true ability and strength of the PS2 after it's appalling array of launch titles. Ninty's and all you other squares out there, come join the fascinating world that is...Playstation!
Hope this was a good read
In no particular order - because they're all brilliant - I present the games you need to beg everyone to buy you for special occasions. Yes, they're a little pricey (not with SR though), but hell, get your rellies to club together - you'll be happy with just one of these.
Gran Turismo 3: A-Spec
----------------------
Chances are, you've already got this. It's the reason loads of people I know got a PS2 (especially when combined with the PS2 price drop). There must be someone out there who hasn't got involved with it yet, though - I urge you to kindly do so. It'll show everyone what your console can do, while giving you the drive of your life. I guarantee you'll be locked into Gran Turismo mode for months to come and what's more - it's 2 player!
93%
Tony Hawks Pro Skater 3
-----------------------
So solid. so smooth, so BIG. You don't need to be part of the skateboarding scene to enjoy a blast on Tony Hawks. But that's always been the way. On PS2 though, new features - including reverts, flatland moves and lip tricks - combined with the exhaustive detail in the level design, Creat-A-Skater mode and on-line play mean that this is the best version yet. You'll flip for the unlockable extras too...
95%
Grand Theft Auto 3
------------------
If you haven't heard of this game yet, all I can ask is "where have you been?" The sickest puppy in the pet shop, GTA3 is a game without rules, a game that says: "Go blow stuff up...!" It's the most violent game on the shelves, dropping you in a city of cops, crimes and civilians and going out of its way to help you build a bad reputation. All-out nutter or career criminal - it's up to you how you play it. Nick fast cars, blow things up, blow PEOPLE up, do a bit of mugging JUST FOR KICKS! Fantastic!!!
92%
Burnout
-------
So fast it should carry a Government Health Warning. Burnout's a racer that doesn't mess about with car-tweaking options or cinematic cut-scenes. Instead, it clamps you behind the wheel of a grunty sports car and streams tarmac and traffic straight into your fear glands. Drive dangerously and you'll be rewarded by even more speed. Crash and you get an instant breathtaking replay. It's simple and as subtle as a bus. But sometimes that's just what you need.
89%
SSX Tricky
----------
Better than the original? By God's sweet light, y-y-y-es. It's still the most exhilirating game on PS2, but now with new characters, combos, tricks and new tracks - and any weaker features from the first game have been tuned to perfection. This is a game which tempts you with a mass of shortcuts, hidden rails and secret jumps, then batters your senses with amazing powder effects and striking lighting and camerawork. It's why you got into PS2...
95%
Pro Evolution Soccer
--------------------
The finest multi-player experience on Playstation 2? No other game comes close to capturing the emotion of the real thing - you'll be swearing with intense passion "that wasn't a foul" - straight into your mates' red faces. It looks sharp as well. Each player instantly recognisable and animated to precision. In short, you'll fool everyone into thinking they're watching a real match. Proof? Just ask Pro Evo!
97%
Devil May Cry
-------------
It's not the longest game you'll play, but part of the problem is that you'll be so hooked, you won't sleep until you finish it. It's just you, an island and an endless current of spooks throwing themselves at your weapons of death. The way Dante dishes out rapid-fire, twin-pistol justice to demons of fine evil is unique and agreeably exhilirating - Resident Evil will never seem the same again. And it's got the best music soundtrack on the PS2.
91%
Half-Life
---------
If you've already played this on the PC, you won't find much to tempt you to re-invest your time. If you haven't played the PC version, this is where you find out where so many recent first-person shooters half-inched their ideas. It's got its small problems - the way it highlights enemies and items with a stupid box - and some irritating framerate issues, but the way the game's structure and plot combine is mesmerising.
90%
Silent Hill 2
-------------
Like GTA3, this isn't a game for the family to appreciate on a turkey-fuelled christmas afternoon. This is one to play in secret, late at night, when everyone's out of your face. It's not that it's frightening, it's just terribly disturbing, but you just won't want to miss a single breath of the plot. Displaying one of the best seen graphics on the PS2 and with the blended puzzle elements, and at-time frustrating combat system, this is one of the best adventures ever made.
89%
MTV Music Generator 2
---------------------
It's not a game. It's a corridor to creating some shocking professional sounding tunes using your PS2 and DualShock 2. Over 10, 000 music samples are stored on the disc - and with the aid of the add-on sampling device, you can introduce your own. It's up to you to click and drag them into the grid, and build your own chart-cracking rythms. It's quite simple, but deeper than anything else on Playstation2.
90%
Well, there you have it. All these games mentioned have shown the true ability and strength of the PS2 after it's appalling array of launch titles. Ninty's and all you other squares out there, come join the fascinating world that is...Playstation!
Hope this was a good read
Page: