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The Sony Games of 2000
Talking of which, how about that redesigned PSone?
A cute little chap that's sure to benefit from some of the exciting extras planned for next year, including a portable screen and mobile Internet connectivity. There's definitely life in the old dog yet. Below you'll find our pick of the 2000 vintage PlayStation crop, including a few PS2 titles that you lucky few simply must own.
Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 2
PSone
Released in September
It may well be more of the same but when the original was that good who's complaining? The addition of tricky 'manuals' and an all-new skate park editor ensure that there's plenty for owners of the first game, while the perfectly balanced gameplay will quickly get its hooks into the uninitiated. We're still playing it to this day - what better recommendation could there be?
Medal of Honor Underground
PSone
Released in December
The original Medal of Honor proved that first-person shooters can be done on the PlayStation. The sequel retains all its charm and playability, adding more weapons, 24 huge levels and the opportunity to fight alongside some of the best AI we've ever seen. Best enjoyed after watching Saving Private Ryan.
WWF SmackDown! 2: Know Your Role
PSone
Released in December
The only wrestling game on any platform just got a whole lot better. SmackDown! 2 offers more real wrestlers, more fight modes and more pretend punches than ever before. The multiplayer mode is a hoot, especially with four players - what's more fun than holding your mate while your partner clocks him around the head with a chair? Ace! Oh, it's also the fastest-selling console game in the UK, ever.
TOCA World Touring Cars
PSone
Released in August
It's the best TOCA game to date, heck, it's almost as good as Gran Turismo 2. Codemasters have got it absolutely spot on, especially with the unparalleled career mode that has you making your way through various teams and cars in a bid to be the best in the world. The car damage is the best we've ever seen, particularly in the Matrix-like instant replays.
Vib Ribbon
PSone
Released in September
Where did this slice of Japanese weirdness come from? The bloke who invented Parappa 'outweirded' himself with this one. As Vibri, the retro line-drawn rabbit, you'll prance along a line (the ribbon), negotiating obstacles in time to some of the greatest Japanese pop music we've ever heard. If that's not your bag, pop in your latest Fat Boy Slim Shady platter for a unique and truly compelling gaming experience. At 15 quid it's a steal, too.
Colin McRae Rally 2.0
PSone
Released in May
The Flying Scotsman returned in 2000 with a fine example of how to do a sequel. More cars, more tracks and an all-new arcade mode ensure that the McRae series remains the only choice for console rally fans. Suffice to say we can't wait for the PS2 version.
ISS Pro Evolution
PSone
Released in March
Mere words cannot describe just how much we love this game. Suffice to say we've played it every single day, without fail, since we got the preview code over a year ago. If you have even the remotest interest in footy you simply must own this game. The sequel's out next March, which somehow manages to improve on the virtually perfect, and you can read all about it here.
SSX
PS2
Released in November
It's snowboarding, but not as you know it. EA surprised us all with this, an original game that had everyone in the office grabbing and flipping for weeks. If the speed doesn't get you, then the stunning graphics will, sucking you in to a world oozing with top-notch gameplay. The tricks and courses are beautifully OTT and they've got the learning curve spot-on throughout, making this really difficult to put down. Throw a great multiplayer mode into the mix and you've got the best PS2 game so far.
TimeSplitters
PS2
Released in November
The chaps behind GoldenEye have done it again! TimeSplitters may not have the Bond storyline of its illustrious forebear, but the four-player split-screen action is better than ever. The idiot-proof level designer is a joy to use, and ensures a nigh on infinite replay value. That's not to say that the single-player game is pap, by any means, it's just that solo players would be better off with the likes of Medal of Honor Underground.
Madden NFL 2001
PS2
Released in December
Completing the Sacred Triad of PlayStation 2 games, Madden NFL 2001 absolutely lives up to the promise shown at E3, where the US journos were predictably over-excited. It's got everything that has kept the series at the top for what seems like an eternity, including the ever-annoying John Madden, who still sounds like he's got his mouth full when he talks. This is one of the few games that bothers to use an iota of the PS2's graphics power, and how!
Talking of which, how about that redesigned PSone?
A cute little chap that's sure to benefit from some of the exciting extras planned for next year, including a portable screen and mobile Internet connectivity. There's definitely life in the old dog yet. Below you'll find our pick of the 2000 vintage PlayStation crop, including a few PS2 titles that you lucky few simply must own.
Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 2
PSone
Released in September
It may well be more of the same but when the original was that good who's complaining? The addition of tricky 'manuals' and an all-new skate park editor ensure that there's plenty for owners of the first game, while the perfectly balanced gameplay will quickly get its hooks into the uninitiated. We're still playing it to this day - what better recommendation could there be?
Medal of Honor Underground
PSone
Released in December
The original Medal of Honor proved that first-person shooters can be done on the PlayStation. The sequel retains all its charm and playability, adding more weapons, 24 huge levels and the opportunity to fight alongside some of the best AI we've ever seen. Best enjoyed after watching Saving Private Ryan.
WWF SmackDown! 2: Know Your Role
PSone
Released in December
The only wrestling game on any platform just got a whole lot better. SmackDown! 2 offers more real wrestlers, more fight modes and more pretend punches than ever before. The multiplayer mode is a hoot, especially with four players - what's more fun than holding your mate while your partner clocks him around the head with a chair? Ace! Oh, it's also the fastest-selling console game in the UK, ever.
TOCA World Touring Cars
PSone
Released in August
It's the best TOCA game to date, heck, it's almost as good as Gran Turismo 2. Codemasters have got it absolutely spot on, especially with the unparalleled career mode that has you making your way through various teams and cars in a bid to be the best in the world. The car damage is the best we've ever seen, particularly in the Matrix-like instant replays.
Vib Ribbon
PSone
Released in September
Where did this slice of Japanese weirdness come from? The bloke who invented Parappa 'outweirded' himself with this one. As Vibri, the retro line-drawn rabbit, you'll prance along a line (the ribbon), negotiating obstacles in time to some of the greatest Japanese pop music we've ever heard. If that's not your bag, pop in your latest Fat Boy Slim Shady platter for a unique and truly compelling gaming experience. At 15 quid it's a steal, too.
Colin McRae Rally 2.0
PSone
Released in May
The Flying Scotsman returned in 2000 with a fine example of how to do a sequel. More cars, more tracks and an all-new arcade mode ensure that the McRae series remains the only choice for console rally fans. Suffice to say we can't wait for the PS2 version.
ISS Pro Evolution
PSone
Released in March
Mere words cannot describe just how much we love this game. Suffice to say we've played it every single day, without fail, since we got the preview code over a year ago. If you have even the remotest interest in footy you simply must own this game. The sequel's out next March, which somehow manages to improve on the virtually perfect, and you can read all about it here.
SSX
PS2
Released in November
It's snowboarding, but not as you know it. EA surprised us all with this, an original game that had everyone in the office grabbing and flipping for weeks. If the speed doesn't get you, then the stunning graphics will, sucking you in to a world oozing with top-notch gameplay. The tricks and courses are beautifully OTT and they've got the learning curve spot-on throughout, making this really difficult to put down. Throw a great multiplayer mode into the mix and you've got the best PS2 game so far.
TimeSplitters
PS2
Released in November
The chaps behind GoldenEye have done it again! TimeSplitters may not have the Bond storyline of its illustrious forebear, but the four-player split-screen action is better than ever. The idiot-proof level designer is a joy to use, and ensures a nigh on infinite replay value. That's not to say that the single-player game is pap, by any means, it's just that solo players would be better off with the likes of Medal of Honor Underground.
Madden NFL 2001
PS2
Released in December
Completing the Sacred Triad of PlayStation 2 games, Madden NFL 2001 absolutely lives up to the promise shown at E3, where the US journos were predictably over-excited. It's got everything that has kept the series at the top for what seems like an eternity, including the ever-annoying John Madden, who still sounds like he's got his mouth full when he talks. This is one of the few games that bothers to use an iota of the PS2's graphics power, and how!
The Sony Games of 2000
Talking of which, how about that redesigned PSone?
A cute little chap that's sure to benefit from some of the exciting extras planned for next year, including a portable screen and mobile Internet connectivity. There's definitely life in the old dog yet. Below you'll find our pick of the 2000 vintage PlayStation crop, including a few PS2 titles that you lucky few simply must own.
Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 2
PSone
Released in September
It may well be more of the same but when the original was that good who's complaining? The addition of tricky 'manuals' and an all-new skate park editor ensure that there's plenty for owners of the first game, while the perfectly balanced gameplay will quickly get its hooks into the uninitiated. We're still playing it to this day - what better recommendation could there be?
Medal of Honor Underground
PSone
Released in December
The original Medal of Honor proved that first-person shooters can be done on the PlayStation. The sequel retains all its charm and playability, adding more weapons, 24 huge levels and the opportunity to fight alongside some of the best AI we've ever seen. Best enjoyed after watching Saving Private Ryan.
WWF SmackDown! 2: Know Your Role
PSone
Released in December
The only wrestling game on any platform just got a whole lot better. SmackDown! 2 offers more real wrestlers, more fight modes and more pretend punches than ever before. The multiplayer mode is a hoot, especially with four players - what's more fun than holding your mate while your partner clocks him around the head with a chair? Ace! Oh, it's also the fastest-selling console game in the UK, ever.
TOCA World Touring Cars
PSone
Released in August
It's the best TOCA game to date, heck, it's almost as good as Gran Turismo 2. Codemasters have got it absolutely spot on, especially with the unparalleled career mode that has you making your way through various teams and cars in a bid to be the best in the world. The car damage is the best we've ever seen, particularly in the Matrix-like instant replays.
Vib Ribbon
PSone
Released in September
Where did this slice of Japanese weirdness come from? The bloke who invented Parappa 'outweirded' himself with this one. As Vibri, the retro line-drawn rabbit, you'll prance along a line (the ribbon), negotiating obstacles in time to some of the greatest Japanese pop music we've ever heard. If that's not your bag, pop in your latest Fat Boy Slim Shady platter for a unique and truly compelling gaming experience. At 15 quid it's a steal, too.
Colin McRae Rally 2.0
PSone
Released in May
The Flying Scotsman returned in 2000 with a fine example of how to do a sequel. More cars, more tracks and an all-new arcade mode ensure that the McRae series remains the only choice for console rally fans. Suffice to say we can't wait for the PS2 version.
ISS Pro Evolution
PSone
Released in March
Mere words cannot describe just how much we love this game. Suffice to say we've played it every single day, without fail, since we got the preview code over a year ago. If you have even the remotest interest in footy you simply must own this game. The sequel's out next March, which somehow manages to improve on the virtually perfect, and you can read all about it here.
SSX
PS2
Released in November
It's snowboarding, but not as you know it. EA surprised us all with this, an original game that had everyone in the office grabbing and flipping for weeks. If the speed doesn't get you, then the stunning graphics will, sucking you in to a world oozing with top-notch gameplay. The tricks and courses are beautifully OTT and they've got the learning curve spot-on throughout, making this really difficult to put down. Throw a great multiplayer mode into the mix and you've got the best PS2 game so far.
TimeSplitters
PS2
Released in November
The chaps behind GoldenEye have done it again! TimeSplitters may not have the Bond storyline of its illustrious forebear, but the four-player split-screen action is better than ever. The idiot-proof level designer is a joy to use, and ensures a nigh on infinite replay value. That's not to say that the single-player game is pap, by any means, it's just that solo players would be better off with the likes of Medal of Honor Underground.
Madden NFL 2001
PS2
Released in December
Completing the Sacred Triad of PlayStation 2 games, Madden NFL 2001 absolutely lives up to the promise shown at E3, where the US journos were predictably over-excited. It's got everything that has kept the series at the top for what seems like an eternity, including the ever-annoying John Madden, who still sounds like he's got his mouth full when he talks. This is one of the few games that bothers to use an iota of the PS2's graphics power, and how!
Talking of which, how about that redesigned PSone?
A cute little chap that's sure to benefit from some of the exciting extras planned for next year, including a portable screen and mobile Internet connectivity. There's definitely life in the old dog yet. Below you'll find our pick of the 2000 vintage PlayStation crop, including a few PS2 titles that you lucky few simply must own.
Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 2
PSone
Released in September
It may well be more of the same but when the original was that good who's complaining? The addition of tricky 'manuals' and an all-new skate park editor ensure that there's plenty for owners of the first game, while the perfectly balanced gameplay will quickly get its hooks into the uninitiated. We're still playing it to this day - what better recommendation could there be?
Medal of Honor Underground
PSone
Released in December
The original Medal of Honor proved that first-person shooters can be done on the PlayStation. The sequel retains all its charm and playability, adding more weapons, 24 huge levels and the opportunity to fight alongside some of the best AI we've ever seen. Best enjoyed after watching Saving Private Ryan.
WWF SmackDown! 2: Know Your Role
PSone
Released in December
The only wrestling game on any platform just got a whole lot better. SmackDown! 2 offers more real wrestlers, more fight modes and more pretend punches than ever before. The multiplayer mode is a hoot, especially with four players - what's more fun than holding your mate while your partner clocks him around the head with a chair? Ace! Oh, it's also the fastest-selling console game in the UK, ever.
TOCA World Touring Cars
PSone
Released in August
It's the best TOCA game to date, heck, it's almost as good as Gran Turismo 2. Codemasters have got it absolutely spot on, especially with the unparalleled career mode that has you making your way through various teams and cars in a bid to be the best in the world. The car damage is the best we've ever seen, particularly in the Matrix-like instant replays.
Vib Ribbon
PSone
Released in September
Where did this slice of Japanese weirdness come from? The bloke who invented Parappa 'outweirded' himself with this one. As Vibri, the retro line-drawn rabbit, you'll prance along a line (the ribbon), negotiating obstacles in time to some of the greatest Japanese pop music we've ever heard. If that's not your bag, pop in your latest Fat Boy Slim Shady platter for a unique and truly compelling gaming experience. At 15 quid it's a steal, too.
Colin McRae Rally 2.0
PSone
Released in May
The Flying Scotsman returned in 2000 with a fine example of how to do a sequel. More cars, more tracks and an all-new arcade mode ensure that the McRae series remains the only choice for console rally fans. Suffice to say we can't wait for the PS2 version.
ISS Pro Evolution
PSone
Released in March
Mere words cannot describe just how much we love this game. Suffice to say we've played it every single day, without fail, since we got the preview code over a year ago. If you have even the remotest interest in footy you simply must own this game. The sequel's out next March, which somehow manages to improve on the virtually perfect, and you can read all about it here.
SSX
PS2
Released in November
It's snowboarding, but not as you know it. EA surprised us all with this, an original game that had everyone in the office grabbing and flipping for weeks. If the speed doesn't get you, then the stunning graphics will, sucking you in to a world oozing with top-notch gameplay. The tricks and courses are beautifully OTT and they've got the learning curve spot-on throughout, making this really difficult to put down. Throw a great multiplayer mode into the mix and you've got the best PS2 game so far.
TimeSplitters
PS2
Released in November
The chaps behind GoldenEye have done it again! TimeSplitters may not have the Bond storyline of its illustrious forebear, but the four-player split-screen action is better than ever. The idiot-proof level designer is a joy to use, and ensures a nigh on infinite replay value. That's not to say that the single-player game is pap, by any means, it's just that solo players would be better off with the likes of Medal of Honor Underground.
Madden NFL 2001
PS2
Released in December
Completing the Sacred Triad of PlayStation 2 games, Madden NFL 2001 absolutely lives up to the promise shown at E3, where the US journos were predictably over-excited. It's got everything that has kept the series at the top for what seems like an eternity, including the ever-annoying John Madden, who still sounds like he's got his mouth full when he talks. This is one of the few games that bothers to use an iota of the PS2's graphics power, and how!