2 Xtreme Acclaim Entertainment Inc.Alone in the Dark 4: The New Nightmare InfogramesThe fourth installment in the series that created the survival-horror genre, Alone in the Dark: The New Nightmare doesn't quite live up to its legacy, as it more often than not resembles a shoddy knockoff of the franchise that has since defined the genre, Resident Evil.
You can play The New Nightmare as either Edward Carnby, a paranormal private investigator and poster boy for the series, or Aline Cedrac, a college professor and requisite video game babe. As in Resident Evil 2, the protagonists cross paths but have separate adventures within the main story, which, in this case, involves evil supernatural forces at work on the appropriately (but unimaginatively) named Shadow Island.
Although The New Nightmare uses the genre-standard, third-person, fixed-camera viewpoint, it adds a twist by bathing most of its detailed, predrawn 3-D backgrounds in darkness, and then equipping the player with a controllable flashlight. Not only does this create some rather impressive lighting effects, but it also heightens the sense of fear that is further fueled by the game's ominous music and sounds.
Unfortunately, the rest of The New Nightmare isn't very inspired. Its underdeveloped controls are on par with the first Resident Evil, which might not be so bad if not for that fact that this combat-light game has you tediously running around looking for keys to match its many nondescript locked doors, as well as trying to find solutions to vague puzzles that all too often leave you in the dark. —Joe Hon
Pros:Play as either of two protagonists, each in a separate adventureImpressive lighting effectsEffectively ominous music and soundsCons:Awkward vApe Escape SPIGWhat's more fun than a barrel of opposable-thumbed simians? How about the silly—but challenging—Ape Escape? While not the first game to offer enhanced control with Sony's dual-stick analog controller, Ape Escape is the first game to require either an analog or dual shock controller to play. That requirement ensures that players will have full control of their hero, Spike. One stick moves Spike in any direction, while the other swings his monkey-catching devices.
In Ape Escape, a circus monkey named Specter stumbles upon a scientist's prototype intelligence-enhancing helmet, turning him into an evil monkey genius. As Spike, the professor's young friend, you must travel through time to clean up all of the monkeys Specter has sent back in his attempt to repopulate the world. If that's not enough to make you laugh, then chasing his goofy monkey minions as they scurry from your clutches will certainly tickle your funny bone. You'll discover a variety of gadgets to help you in your quest, including monkey radar, a slingshot, and a propeller for flying. Spanning 25 huge levels, Ape Escape is approachable for novices, and offers added challenges for veteran gamers. One such challenge is to lure a dinosaur near a rocky cliff, and then jar the monkey off his back and into your net. Note: no monkeys were harmed in the creation of this game. —Jeff Young
Pros:Unique control scheme brings new challenge to the PlayStationMassive game has plenty of replay valueCons:Unique control scheme requires some ramp-up timeBlood Omen: Legacy of Kain Activision Inc.Bushido Blade 2 Square EnixCastlevania: Symphony of the Night KonamiChrono Cross Square EnixFeaturing a story line developed by the creator of "Chrono Trigger" and "Xenogears" Chrono Cross has been christened the "Best RPG Creation" by its development team.Format: PSX Genre: RPG (VG)/ Rating: T - Teen UPC: 662248900087 Manufacturer No: 9780Crash Bandicoot Sony Computer EntertainmentCrash Bandicoot PLAYSTATION BLACK LABEL GAMECrash Bandicoot 2: Cortex Strikes Back SonyLet me go on record and say that I was never a fan of the original Crash Bandico Even though Crash was disarmingly cute and fuzzy, and even though the game's graphics were just about as good as they got in those days, the frustrating design of the game made playing it such a painful experience that I still have flashbacks when I see small marsupials on the Discovery Channel. But just one short year after his debut, Crash is back in a sequel that is so far superior to the original that I'm willing to forget the mistakes of the past. The new storyline is simple: A very gullible Crash is corralled into collecting crystals for the evil Dr. Cortex and gems for the terrible N. Brio. There are 25 levels in all; each level contains an easy-to-find crystal and hard-to-earn gems. Instead of being forced to approach the game in a strictly linear fashion, you progress through a series of five warp rooms. Each warp room contains five levels, which you are free to tackle in any order. After you have found the crystals in each level, you can progress to the next warp room. This system of warp rooms is a great innovation; it's clear how to progress in the game, and yet you have the option of moving to a different level if you're hopelessly frustrated with one area. Best of all, you can save your game in the warp room at any time (a big improvement over the original game's horrific save system).Crash Bandicoot 3: Warped SonyCrash Bandicoot 3 Warped. For Sony Playstation. New puzzles. New Action. New Characters. New Secret Levels. So Much Fun.Croc: Legend of the Gobbos UBI SoftLegend og the Gobbos, the crusading Croc rescues his peace lovong friends from the grasp of the evil magician rated everyoneCrusader: No Remorse Electronic ArtsThis is the game Crusader No Remorse for the Playstation 1. This game may not come with the original case and instructions. We stand by our products and offer a 60 day guarantee. If a game does not work within 60 days from the time you receive it we will gladly exchange it for you.Dance Dance Revolution KonamiDance Dance Revolution Konamix KonamiTurn this up! America is jamming with Dance Dance Revolution: Konamix. The arcade phenomenon of out-voguing everybody on the dance floor with your smooth moves comes home to the PlayStation. The game includes solid grooves from Japan's dance sensation and you can shake it down to 28 popping tracks pulled from Konami's all-time best Dance Mania tracks. Move it wild to slightly J-Pop and throw down fierce to some manic techno. And to get the best of it all, throw a party with a few rounds of 2-player Dance Dance dance-offs! Plus, with the special Dance Pad (available with the Dance Dance Revolution Dance Pad set), you can get your friends and neighbors on the floor and down on their feet just like in the arcade. Turn that beat and show off how you like to move it!DARE DEVIL DERBY 3D DARE DEVIL DERBY 3D (SONY PLAYSTATION CD-ROM VIDEO GAME VERSION)Dare Devil Derby features six distinct single-player modes: Grand Prix - a series of ten races where players must finish in the top three to progress to the next track; World Series - a ten-race season where points are awarded for finishing position (a champ is crowned at the end of the season); Championship mode - a tournament where players race against one opponent on a variety of tracks; Knockout - a race against all other opponents where the last place finisher is eliminated from the competition; One on One - a race against each of the seven other characters, one at a time; and lastly Speed Trial - a one-lap race where the object is to break the track speed record. Pile on the seven different play modes for multiplayer contests, and this proves to be a very replayable game indeed.Dark Stone Take 2Look deep inside yourself. Is there a Dragon Slayer within? An immersive RPG with addictive gameplay. More than 200 enemies and interactive characters.Diablo Sony"Monty Haul." "Hack and Slash." If these names mean anything to you, you'll like Diablo. The story is simple and doesn't get in the way of the action: the demon Diablo has set up shop beneath the cathedral on the edge of town, and it's your job to destroy him.
Diablo was and is one of the great PC role-playing games, and this PlayStation port holds true to the original. You create your character—Warrior, Sorcerer, or Rogue—and take him or her up in experience levels as you hack your way down, level by level, to the bottom of the dungeon beneath the cathedral, where Diablo awaits. Along the way you gain a lot of cool magical artifacts, weapons, and equipment. These mystical tools define your character as much as or more than the obligatory character stats such as strength, dexterity, and stamina.
The game's only flaws are due to its translation to the PlayStation. The controls can be difficult, especially with ranged weapons, and the two-player mode throws both characters on the same screen, often making it problematic to negotiate the various rooms of any given level.
Complaints aside, Diablo is a solid hack and slash adventure game. You'd be either a fool or a coward to pass it up. —John Cocking
Pros:Great hack and slash actionMagical goodies galoreClassic dungeon crawlCons:Awkward controlsFrustrating 2-player modeDino Crisis CapcomNote to Parents: Realistic violence, gore, horror
An abandoned research complex on a remote jungle island, a team of special forces operatives, a horde of vicious velociraptors, and one big, mean Tyrannosaurus rex constitute the setting and cast of Dino Crisis, the latest masterpiece from the makers of Resident Evil.
You play as Regina, a member of a four-person team sent to retrieve an expatriate scientist. Your radio man became a midnight snack for the T.rex, so it's up to you and your two remaining teammates to explore a dino-infested research station, rescue the scientist, call for a helicopter retrieval, and escape with your lives. Along the way you'll uncover the grizzly remains of those who got in the dinosaurs' way, and you'll unravel the mystery of how a top-secret energy research project turned into a Jurassic nightmare.
And about those dinosaurs: they're all over the island. One instant you'll be walking along a second-story balcony, admiring the view, the next instant you'll be dodging a T.rex as it smashes its huge maw through the concrete walls. Velociraptors chase you down blood-spattered corridors, flying reptiles circle the outdoor areas, and your only weapons are your pistol, whatever else you can salvage, a dwindling supply of ammunition, and your wits.
Packed with clever puzzles and heart-pounding surprises, all superbly presented with realistic graphics and horror-movie camera angles, Dino Crisis is a triumph of survival-horror gaming. —Mike Fehlauer
Pros:Great sound effects and musicWell-integrated, varied, and clever puzzlesAwe-inspiring, terrifying dinosaursBranching story line improves replay value
Cons:Doors impervious to explosivesDino Crisis 2 CapcomJudging by early screen shots, sneak peeks at the game's opening movie, and prerelease demos of the game itself, there will be a lot to talk about when Dino Crisis 2 takes its first public bow. It's also plain to see that while the original PlayStation is heading down the road to extinction, this is one title that shows the machine still has enough bite for most game players.
The story won't surprise anyone familiar with the first Dino Crisis. The powerful, enigmatic Third Energy is at the root of a whole bunch of new problems, making it tough for ordinary people (those with no guns) and military people (those with guns that don't work as well as they'd like). Reprising their roles from Dino Crisis, Dylan and Regina are cool and effective. In the most current, playable incarnation of the game, players start out as Dylan right after the opening movie.
With a few exceptions (a warehouse, a lab), most of the environments are in the great outdoors. They consist of jungles, fields, and other terrific places to get suddenly jumped by dinosaurs (Capcom likes psychological terror, folks).
And when dinos attack, they do so in wonderful ways. Gaggles of raptors spring out of the foliage, immediately snapping and attacking. Unlike in the first game, your character can now use two weapons in conjunction, a nice feature. For instance, one demo had Regina equipped with a large automatic machine gun and a less effective (but more persistent) taser. Use either weapon effectively by aiming and firing, or do a 180-degree spin-and-shoot with the press of a button. Because you can quickly get surrounded by swarms of raptors, this feature is a must. It also lends the game more of an action feel than the previous game.
The spin-and-shoot feature, and others like it, makes it easy to spend your allotment of ammo, so use it judiciously. The taser is a welcome backup for various raptors and other pests, but it has no effect on a monster T. rex. For those, you need bullets—bigger and bigger bullets. By killing beasties quickly and efficiently, players are awarded combo points, which can be used for upgrading to bigger and better weapons.
Like a bad penny, those pesky T. rex bosses keep cropping up when you're low on ammo, health, or both. Stockpiling ammunition and safeguarding both your weapons for boss confrontations—as well as recognizing and countering the movements of the bosses—are the only ways to make it. Of course, that's like saying that all you need to win the lottery are the right numbers: easier said than done.
With new features and gameplay mechanisms, slick graphics, and a quick frame rate, this just might be a sequel that's worth the wait. —Todd MowattDriver GT InteractiveYou are The Wheelman.
You are Tanner, a former racecar driver-turned-cop. Because of your past as a racer, you are sent on an undercover mission as a wheelman for hire in order to investigate the Castaldi crime family. The investigation will take you to Miami, Los Angeles, San Francisco, and New York, but before you can get these cities, you must take a driving test and prove that you have the skills to be a wheelman. After passing the test, tackle the missions of the story mode, which has over 40 missions that involve picking up and dropping off items or pursuing and disabling other cars. One of the major obstacles to completing your goals is the cops; they don't know that you are undercover, and letting you pass would blow your cover. If being chased around keeps giving you fits, use the free-ride mode and explore any of the cities at your own pace. With Driver, you are the wheelman.
* 40 objective-based missions in four cities across the country
* Realistic driving physics
* Variety of vehicles and traffic
Release Region: United States
Release Date: Jul 8, 1999Driver 2 Atari Inc.Brand New and Sealed Sony Playstation 1 Game. Backed by a 45-day guarantee.Ehrgeiz Square EnixEditorial Review With a fighting mode, four mini-games, and a stand-alone role-playing game (RPG), Ehrgeiz is essentially six games for the price of one. First, duke it out as one of 10 playable characters (3 of which are from the popular RPG Final Fantasy VII) in hand-to-hand and weapons-based combat. There are 11 different fighting environments to tackle, including a moving train and a hovering airship. Ehrgeiz scores points for diversity. The arsenal of warriors is comprised of various ages, nationalities, and sexes—all of whom are eager to win the ultimate fighting championship. The prize is a mysterious weapon (the strangely dubbed Ehrgeiz). There are a gazillion moves to memorize, and the fluid movement and fantastic secret weapons provide great eye candy. In addition to fighting, players will also encounter mini-games, such as the foot race "Battle Beach" and strategy game "Battle Panel" (think Othello). This game also contains several elements that will be instantly familiar to RPG fans. Ehrgeiz may not satisfy gamers who want a dedicated RPG or fighting game, but it does offer a diverse range of gameplay for the casual gamer with a limited attention spanFear Effect The Hobby SpotDespite its unforgiving difficulty, Fear Effect is an innovative cinematic adventure that serious gamers won't want to miss. Set in a dark, futuristic world, Fear Effect has players switching back and forth between its three anime-style protagonists. With a story that's filled with plot twists and heaps of what the Entertainment Software Rating Board finds offensive, this is far from kiddie fare.
Easily one of the most visually striking PlayStation titles, Fear Effect shines with Japanese-animation-inspired 3-D character graphics and full-motion-video environments that allow for nearly seamless transitions between story sequences and gameplay. With the exception of restoring saves and changing CDs, there's virtually no game interruption.
Unfortunately, it's very easy to die in Fear Effect, which not only wrecks the game's pacing, but can be really quite maddening. Many portions of the game are more frustrating than challenging, requiring players to die and reload their last saved game over and over until they get things just right.
And while Fear Effect's less-than-perfect controls admittedly do take some getting used to, its real-time inventory system is just plain awkward during combat sequences. It's doubtful that professional mercenaries like the ones you're playing would be fumbling about while changing or reloading weapons in the heat of battle.
Despite its flaws, Fear Effect does manage to keep you hooked, and is one of those games you just have to see through to its end. —Joe Hon
Pros:
Striking cinematic visualsVirtually no game interruptionsIntriguing storyline and refreshingly mature contentFear Meter aspect adds new challengeCons:
Can be more frustrating than challenging at timesAwkward real-time inventory systemRelatively short game length with little to no replay valueMay be unsuitable for younger playersFinal Fantasy Anthology Collector's Package Square EnixFinal Fantasy Anthology incorporates two of the most beloved FINAL FANTASY titles ever published. First released as FINAL FANTASY III in the U.S., FINAL FANTASY VI brings back all of the qualities that made it the best selling RPG of its time, and adds a few bonuses unique to this re-release. The second title in this compilation, FINAL FANTASY V, is seeing its first ever release in the U.S. Featuring an innovative 'Job' system and a story that will take the player to different worlds, this title will finally show U.S. gamers what they have been missing. If you are new to the FINAL FANTASY universe, pick up Anthology as way of getting to know the series that has garnered the praise of millions. If you are already a fan, pick it up to relive the magic once again.Final Fantasy Chronicles (Chrono Trigger and Final Fantasy IV) Square EnixThis old school compilation from Square includes "Final Fantasy IV" (known as "FF2" as a 1991 US SNES release which introduced the Active Time Battle system) and "Chrono Trigger" (1995's precursor to the wildly popular "Chrono Cross").
Format: PSX
Genre: RPG (VG)
Age: 662248901015
UPC: 662248901015
Manufacturer No: 9796Final Fantasy IX Square EnixDark times have spread over the world of Gaia. Four separate governing nations, some blinded by their short-sighted greed, some persevering in the name of justice, are battling on and off in a deadly game for power. One kingdom, that of Lindblum, headed by the honorable and trustworthy Regent Cid, finally decides to take a stand against the unspeakable massacres by the troops of Alexandria. EnlFinal Fantasy Origins Final Fantasy I & II Remastered Editions Square EnixEver want to know what started the Final Fantasy phenomenon? Now's your chance to play the original "Final Fantasy" (released in North America in 1990) as well as "Final Fantasy II" (never released before in North America) for the first time ever. The origins of the landmark Final Fantasy series will now be enhanced for the Playstation game console, taking advantage of technology not available at the time of the original release.
Format: PSX
Genre: RPG (VG)
Age: 662248903019
UPC: 662248903019
Manufacturer No: 9824Final Fantasy Tactics SquareSoftIn Final Fantasy Tactics you must guide your nation through a revolution while defending it from otherworldy forces!Final Fantasy VII Square EnixFinal Fantasy VIII Square EnixForsaken SonyThis is the game Forsaken . We stand by our products and offer a 60 day guarantee. If a game does not work within 60 days from the time you receive it we will gladly exchange it for youGran Turismo The Hobby Spot11 Highly Detailed Tracks. 140 Authentic Sports Cars. Rated "E" for Everyone.Gran Turismo 2 Sony Computer EntertainmentJump into one of over 400 cars in GRAN TURISMO 2 and put the pedal to the metal. Every one of the 400 cars emulates the qualities of their real-world counterparts, including authentic engine sounds. Several European and American auto makers have been included in this installment of the game, so it's likely you can find the car you drive and see how it performs against other vehicles. GRAN TURISMO 2 offers the automobile enthusiast the opportunity to drive a huge assortment of cars without spending money for gas.Grand Theft Auto Rockstar GamesTry to become a crime lord in GRAND THEFT AUTO. You start out as small time hood, where all you have to do is answer your beeper and complete the tasks that the boss assigns to you. Tasks include delivering stolen cars, dropping off drug money, or completing contract hits. Every mission requires stealing cars, but every car in the game handles differently, so pilfering the right car is important. If a mission calls for you to break roadblocks, a lightweight sports car is not a good idea; you'll want to steal a bus or a truck. Stealing the right car for the situation should not be too difficult, since every car in the game can be stolen including police cruisers. Will you be able to climb the ranks of the underworld, or will you be underwater with cement shoes? Try to stay alive in GRAND THEFT AUTO.Grand Theft Auto: London Mission Pack RockstarGun Fighter: The Legend of Jesse James None SelectedThis is the game Gunfighter Legend of Jesse Games for the Playstation 1. This game may not come with the original case and instructions. We stand by our products and offer a 60 day guarantee. If a game does not work within 60 days from the time you receive it we will gladly exchange it for you.Incredible Crisis TitusFOR SALE IS PLAYSTATION INCREDIBLE CRISIS THAT IS IN LIKE NEW CONDITION WITH CASE, ART WORK & INSTRUCTION BOOKLET.The King of Fighters '99 TommoLegend of Dragoon SonyA four-disc RPG epic, The Legend of Dragoon is set in a time of swords, magic, and dragons. Ten thousand years prior, the Dragon War pitted Dragoons—humans with the power to control dragons—against Enslavers, magicians who sought to enslave the humans. Now Dart, a young warrior, is on a quest to find the demon that killed his parents. The Legend of Dragoon features prerendered, 3-D backgrounds and detailed, polygonal figures. Several nonplaying characters and many full-motion video scenes take you through the complex story. The game's turn-based battle engine allows you to increase the strength of an attack through repeated button taps and shows the percentage increase you've created. A timing feature in the battle modes allows you to add devastating combinations to your attacks. The Spirit Points you accumulate during your quest can be used to unlock a special power, known as the Dragon attack.Lunar Silver Star Story Complete SonyThe standard 2 Disc Game Version by Working Designs, not the complete Box Set. Return to the world of LUNAR, in the completely reworked 32-bit version of the RPG classic. Journey back to a place where dragons yet live, and magic is valued above all else. Join Alex, the young adventurer, as he begins a quest with his friends to save their land from the crushing advance of the Magic Emperor. Explore dungeons, fight terrifying monsters, and gather information from the locals as you advance toward the explosive confrontation with the Magic Emperor himself! Exciting, menu-driven combat will keep you challenged until the last.MDK Sony Computer EntertainmentMechwarrior 2 Activision Inc.Medal Of Honor Electronic ArtsThe best first-person shooter for the PlayStation. An engaging plot, even for non-history buffs. Outstanding music and sound design.Medal of Honor Underground Electronic ArtsMedal of Honor Underground is a prequel to the successful Medal of Honor. You play as Manon, a young French girl recruited by the French resistance fighting against the coming German onslaught. The Nazis will use suppressive firing, squad tactics, tanks, half-tracks, and motorcycles to try to stop you. The game features 22 levels spread throughout seven missions, with 12 authentic weapons, including the pistol crossbow and the Panzerfaust. A new disguise mode allows Manon access to the Third Reich's most evil secrets. Artificial intelligence-controlled fellow agents will assist by battling the Gestapo, cracking safes, and driving vehicles. After fighting the Nazis across Europe and North Africa, try battling your friends in Medal of Honor Underground's split-screen multiplayer arenas.MediEvil Sony Computer EntertainmentA Gothic Tale Straight from the Grave, Challange the Powers of Darkness and untold Magic....Mega Man 8 CapcomWhen a gigantic explosion in space sends two strange meteors crashing to earth, a desperate call for help goes out.
Mega Man speeds to the site and arrives just in time to see his arch-rival, Dr. Wily, fleeing the scene....
Now Mega Man must uncover the secret of the mysterious meteors in a race to stay one step ahead of Dr. Wily and his deadly breed of super-powered robots.Mega Man X4 CapcomSome video games the masses can enjoy, and some video games cater to the hard-core fanatic of a specific genre. Flight sims are a good example, as are most golf games. What many don't realize, though, is that even a genre as innocuous as the simple platform shooter has a hard-core fan base - a league of players that can run faster, shoot longer, and generally destroy any side scroller in one sitting. These blister-thumbed few need something better, faster, harder. Mega Man X4 was created for them. First, you must be a fan of the motif to even understand this game. By motif, I'm talking about anime and all the Speed Racer-esque backgrounds, bizarre character names, and recycled sound effects that go along with it. In addition to the game's general aesthetics, all the cinematic scenes are 100 percent anime, right down to the shamefully bad voice acting. The first scene introduces you, by means of a frantic music video, to all the games major characters. From there, you are thrust into the action of the game's first two-stage level that serves as a teaser to the rest of the story. Through much in-game exposition, we learn that General and Colonel (great names!), under instruction from the evil Sigma, have incited Repliforce, an army of reploids formerly allied with our heroes, the Maverick Hunters, to riot. Following Sigma's plans to destroy the human race that created them, they have demolished a Maverick Hunter base and promise to continue the destruction until their final weapon is complete, and the earth is vaporized, or something like that. It is, of course, up to Mega Man X and his faithful partner, Zero, to foil their plans and save the earth from destruction.Mega Man X5 CapcomMega Man's exploits have been taking place on a variety of different platforms for more than a decade, but recent attempts to bring old Mega Man into 3-D have largely been missteps. That's why we were chomping at the bit to play Mega Man X5, because it marks a long-overdue return to MM's 2-D roots.
Unfortunately, the game plays more like a rushed overcorrection than a nostalgic, side-scrolling romp. For example, you can now choose between three playable characters: Zero, X, and Fourth. It's a good idea, but the problem is that the characters are so different that this option actually destroys the fluidity of the gaming experience. In the original Mega Man X titles, you couldn't progress until you found a weapon that could be used to destroy a particular boss. In X5, bosses can be put out of their misery with the Z-Saber and the X-Buster.
But the game's biggest problem is its difficulty. The first law of game design is that a game should provide gradual, continual challenge. X5 just keeps getting easier and easier due to the endless number of checkpoints and unlimited continues. The result is Mega Man with training wheels.
By Mega Man standards, this game is truly a disappointment. On the bright side, if you are new to the gaming scene and are looking for a simple game that will help you improve your skills, this game might be your cup of tea. For most gamers, though, X5 is way too easy! —Todd Mowatt
Pros: Mega Man returns to his 2-D platform rootsCons:This game is way too easy, with too many checkpoints and unlimited continuesText-driven cut scenes and massive slowdown problems bog this game downMega Man X6 CapcomMega Man X6 begins shortly after the previous game. The space colony has crashed into the planet, and Zero—the plasma-sword-equipped crimson hero of the Mega Man X series—has just been destroyed. Sifting through the debris is a scientist named Gate, who stumbles upon a special piece of technology at the site and then retreats to his lab. Moments later, the scientist is shown in his laboratory conducting experiments when all of a sudden, he goes mad and begins talking about creating a perfect world for reploids. Mavericks—the animal-like robot enemies found in previous games—start appearing around the world, causing Mega Man to take action and find out what's going on. With the exception of the explanation of various gameplay mechanics, Mega Man's narrative is largely irrelevant and uninteresting. The dialogue that occurs between Mega Man and the mavericks is ridiculous and uninteresting—even the game seems to lose its bearing on the main plot, as you'll hear very little from Gate and his sidekick Isoc aMetal Gear Solid KonamiMetal Gear Solid A special military unit known as Fox Hound, led by an evil expatriate, has taken over a nuclear installation in Alaska and plan to launch a nuclear warhead. Only one of their former members, the mysterious Solid Snake, is skilled enough to infiltrate the compound and stop them. Fortunately, the guards and Fox Hound are unaware of Snakes arrival. If he stays in the shadows, Snake will be able to move through the compound undetected and unharmed. Of course, it isn't all about stealth, and there are plenty of weapons at Snakes disposal. In METAL GEAR SOLID, the fate of the world rests on your shoulders.Metal Gear Solid: VR Missions KonamiMetal Gear Solid is one of the most successful, and maybe one of the best, PlayStation games ever. These virtual reality missions expand on the training of the special forces unit your character in MGS came from.
You, as the Virtual Reality embodiment of Solid Snake of MGS fame, can go through specific training for each of the weapons in MGS, combat simulators, and even a photo shoot. That's right, while you're working through the VR missions (most of which are mini-puzzles), your reward is that you get closer and closer to the game's female characters in a photo session. You can also unlock extra missions, eventually becoming able to play as a ninja.
The best part, though, is working through the higher level training missions, where the skills you thought you perfected in MGS are really put to the test. With 300 missions packed into this game, you better start training now. —John Cocking
Pros:Short levels mean you can play during your lunch hourMore Metal Gear Solid actionCombat training with plastic explosivesCons:Hierarchical progression of levels can bore expert playersMostly valuable as an add-on to Metal Gear SolidNeed for Speed 3: Hot Pursuit Electronic ArtsPerformance with Attitude, high speed chases, night racinng extreme weather, Ferrari's Lamborgini's Mercede's Corvette's jaguars's what else do you needNFL GAMEDAY 2005 989 SportsNFL GameDay 2005 combines high-intensity gaming combines with authentic football action for a whole new season! This powerful new chapter in the hit series offers all-new plays and playbooks, advanced AI and authentic gameplay.NHL 98 Electronic ArtsThe Ultimate Judge. NHL 98 Checks the competition at the boards.NHL 99 EA SportsIce Cold Intimidation. Big Impact Bodychecks.NHL 2000 Electronic ArtsOnly the Physical will Survive. Faster gameplay. More ways to score. Music featuring Garbage, and Uberzone.Oddworld Abe's Oddysee GT InteractiveONCE YOU WERE A SLAVE LABORER IN A HORRID MEAT PROCESSING PLANT NOW YOUR NEXT ON THE MENU.....Oddworld: Abe's Exoddus GT InteractiveThis is the game Oddworld: Abe's Exoddus for the Playstation 1. This game may not come with the original case and instructions. We stand by our products and offer a 60 day guarantee. If a game does not work within 60 days from the time you receive it we will gladly exchange it for you.You can read details about our guaranteePandemonium! playsationwith game, case and manual.Parappa the Rapper KonamiThis is the game PaRappa the Rapper for the Playstation 1. This game may not come with the original case and instructions. We stand by our products and offer a 60 day guarantee. If a game does not work within 60 days from the time you receive it we will gladly exchange it for you.Parasite Eve Square EnixThis is the game Parasite Eve for the Playstation 1. This game may not come with the original case and instructions. We stand by our products and offer a 60 day guarantee. If a game does not work within 60 days from the time you receive it we will gladly exchange it for youParasite Eve II Playstation 1Aya Brea is back to defend the world from the mitochondrial menace in Parasite Eve II. This story takes place three years after the New York incident of the first game, when the horrible mutations are supposedly a thing of the past. Now working for the FBI in Los Angeles, Aya is called on to join the Mitochondrian Investigation and Suppression Team (MIST) to hunt down dangerous monsters and keep the disease from spreading. To do that, she must unravel the conspiracy that seeks the destruction of all mankind.
Parasite Eve II features an enhanced, real-time battle system that will allow players to use a large array of modern weaponry. These guns, built into the game with realistic fire rates, can even be upgraded with parts that you buy or find. Also on your side is Aya's Parasite Energy, which enables her to harness elemental power, such as a searing column of fire, to fight the monsters.Point Blank NamcoIf you're the type who likes to pick up a light-gun and brainlessly begin blasting mutant zombies and the drooling undead, this game isn't for you. POINT BLANK does have plenty of shooting, but brainless it isn't. With healthy splashes of RPG thrown in, this title sends you out on missions as either Dr. Don or Dr. Dan. Whether you go it alone or with a friend in Duo mode, POINT BLANK will send you on a variety of missions: some will have you packing buckets of ammunition, while others will give you a single bullet to accomplish your task.Quake II Activision Inc.The unabashedly bloody and violent shooter that has splattered PC screens since its release has come to roost on the PlayStation. Yeah, it's awfully gratuitous. No, you shouldn't let the kids play. But darn it if this game isn't a sure-fire hit that depends on pure, visceral action. For those who haven't been shaken by this computer megahit, it's your basic cavernous hallway crawl populated by biotech alien bad guys who want nothing more than to make you expire. For your enjoyment, you are given a virtual armory of ridiculously powerful devices with which to destroy your attackers. Expect gore, and lots of it.
Surprisingly, disc loading times in midlevel are short, and the movement is fluid with fast frame rates. Also, the control using the dual shock game pad is very well implemented, although for the small percentage of PlayStation owners who bought a mouse for the system, this game is compatible. In fact, Quake II makes the purchase of a mouse a worthwhile decision. Multiplayer games excel, even with tedious split screens. Rather than letting you save your progress anywhere, the game has specific saving points within each level, and enough of them so that you won't be too frustrated. —Jeff Young
Pros:One of the best first-person shooters on the PlayStationVertigo-inducing realismGreat use of PlayStation controllers and optional mouseCons:Incredibly violentReboot Playstation 1This is the game ReBoot for the Playstation 1. This game may not come with the original case and instructions. We stand by our products and offer a 60 day guarantee. If a game does not work within 60 days from the time you receive it we will gladly exchange it for you.Resident Evil CapcomBest Playstation Game Overall!Resident Evil 2 SonyRaccoon City has been overrun by the living dead, and you are one of only a dwindling handful of survivors. You must escape the doomed city or become part of a ghastly new food chain: one with you at the bottom.
You play as either Leon Kennedy, a rookie cop who's having a really bad first day on the job, or Claire Redfield, sister of one of the stars of the original Resident Evil. Leon and Claire's meeting is depicted in a visually stunning, B-movie cutscene. They're quickly separated, but occasionally meet up throughout the game.
Right after the gruesome intro, you're dumped into the thick of things and have to dash through the devastated city streets, fleeing from one horde of zombies after another. As you make your way to a supposed refuge—the city police station—you find evidence that the citizenry fought bravely against the undead menace—and lost. Smashed barricades, abandoned police cars, boarded-up stores, dismembered bodies, and hundreds of expended bullet shell casings are all-too-common sights. Once you reach the station, you discover the remains of a siege. The defenders' desperate final hours are recorded in a fragmented journal. Its pages detail a possible escape route through an underground passage. Did the cops make it out? The alarming number of zombies wearing tattered police uniforms may be a clue.
Resident Evil 2 keeps the terrific puzzles and action of the original while vastly improving cinematic qualities such as dialogue, camera angles, cutscenes, atmosphere, and location design. An instant survival horror classic, Resident Evil 2 has it all. —John Cocking
Pros:ZombiesCheesy horror movie actionReal sense of dread—actually makes you jump with fright2 characters, 2 different angles on the storyCons:Clumsy save-game interfaceBacktracking for puzzlesResident Evil 3: Nemesis CapcomThe third installment of the series that redefined the survival horror video game genre, Resident Evil 3: Nemesis is the best Resident Evil yet. As Jill Valentine, one of the original game's survivors, players must fight for their lives while fleeing a city overrun by hordes of zombies and other hideous creatures mutated by a sinister corporation's biotechnological virus. To make thing worse, a near-invincible monstrosity known as the Nemesis stalks Jill throughout the game, which raises the series' suspense level to an all-new high.
In addition to the constant threat of the Nemesis, Resident Evil 3 features other gameplay elements new to the series: players can now dodge attacks, perform quick 180-degree turns, and create ammunition by mixing gunpowder types. Also, the "Live Selection" feature forces players to make decisions that affect the story's direction.
While none of these additions are particularly groundbreaking, Resident Evil 3 keeps the player in suspense and the action even more intense than in its predecessors, proving that more of same can be a good—make that very, very good—thing in a sequel. —Joe Hon
Pros:
Suspenseful and thoroughly engrossing storylineExcellent use of topnotch graphics and sound to establish moodImproved controls and faster load time between scenesThe Mercenaries secret game adds serious replay value
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Third-person, fixed-camera-angle point-of-view can be awkwardMay be too intense for younger playersRidge Racer NamcoIncludes game disc or discs, manual and original case. Game disc is in great condition. If there are any scratches they are only minor and have no effect on game play. All of our games are fully tested prior to being placed in our inventory.Riven: The Sequel To Myst AcclaimRPG Maker AgetecThis is the game RPG Maker for the Playstation 1. This game may not come with the original case and instructions. We stand by our products and offer a 60 day guarantee. If a game does not work within 60 days from the time you receive it we will gladly exchange it for you.SimCity 2000 MaxisThe ultimate city simulator, SimCity 2000 lets you design, build, and customize any city you can imagine. This innovative game allows you to bring life to your own personal city and its residents. Based on the phenomenally successful SimCity, you're given a plot of barren land that can be zoned into industrial, residential, and commercial areas. As your city grows, you must deal with crime, education, and health issues through strategic placement of police stations, schools, and hospitals. Manage traffic, the budget, and the needs of your constituents—or face riots, ridicule in the press, and eventual impeachment!The Simpson's Wrestling Activision Inc.The Simpsons Wrestling is an all-out, humorous 3-D wrestling/fighting game featuring the characters and locations of the popular TV satire The Simpsons. Players take on the identity of their favorite Simpsons characters as they battle their way to the ultimate title—Champion of Springfield. The game emphasizes wacky physical and verbal comedy within familiar, graphically detailed venues throughout Springfield.Soul Blade Not AvailableUSED LIKE NEW. ROM AMAZON PRO MERCHANT. For rush delivery (3-6 business days), please use Expedited Shipping.Spec Ops: Ranger Elite 2K GamesSpyro the Dragon SonyMEET SPYRO HE'S A FIESTY LITTLE FLAME SPROUTING DRAGON ON A GIGANTIC GO ANYWHERE 3D FANTASY ADVENTUREStar Wars Dark Forces LucasArtsStar Wars: Dark Forces is a Sci-Fi First-Person Shooter game, developed and published by LucasArts, which was released in 1996.Star Wars Demolition LucasArtsA vehicular combat game set "a long time ago in a galaxy far, far away," Star Wars Demolition is yet another embarrassingly mediocre title based on the premier science fiction movie series. A mishmash of elements from the various Star Wars films, the laughably implausible premise here allows for disparate combatants (Boba Fett, a piloted podracer, and a Rancor, to name a few) to fight in arenas that range from inappropriate (e.g., the swampy Dagobah) to impossible (e.g., the surface of the Death Star II).
It's a shame that the gameplay in Star Wars Demolition isn't even remotely as imaginative as its "what if?" fanboy scenario, as all you've got here is an uninspired regurgitation of similar games (like Vigilante 8), with clunky controls tossed in for bad measure.
Whatever amusement one can find in Star Wars Demolition wears thin really fast, making this disc one really expensive Star Wars-themed drink coaster. —Joe Hon
Pros:3-D graphics and sound are, for the most part, faithful to the movie seriesCons:Laughably implausible premiseUninspired gameplay with clunky controlsAmusement wears thin really fastStar Wars Episode I: Jedi Power Battles Playstation 1This is the game Star Wars Episode I: Jedi Power Battles for the Playstation 1. This game may not come with the original case and instructions. We stand by our products and offer a 60 day guarantee. If a game does not work within 60 days from the time you receive it we will gladly exchange it for youStar Wars Rebel Assault II: The Hidden Empire LucasArtsExperience the most exhilerating and interactive space combat in this or any galaxy. A LONG TIME AGO IN A GALAXY FAR, FAR AWAY......Star Wars: Masters of Teras Kasi LucasArtsThis is the game Star Wars: Masters of Teräs Käsi for the Playstation 1. This game may not come with the original case and instructions. We stand by our products and offer a 60 day guarantee. If a game does not work within 60 days from the time you receive it we will gladly exchange it for you.Street Fighter Alpha 3 CapcomALL-TIME CLASSIC. FOR SONY PLAYSTATION VIDEO GAME SYSTEM. SUPER FUN. GREAT FOR COLLECTORS. HERE IS SOME INFO ON THE GAME. The third in the Alpha series has a total of 31 fighters, the most in the series so far. New characters include old favorites E. Honda, Blanka, Vega, Cammy, T. Hawk, Dee Jay, Juni and Juli. Some of the newest fighters on the block include a former Final Fight character (Cody, who has been in jail since the last Final Fight game, or so his clothing suggests), Karin Kanzuki and Rainbow Mika. The major difference between this Alpha and the last two are the new play modes World Tour, Arcade, VS, Training and Entry. World Tour - Simply choose your fighter and travel around the world, fighting the home town heroes that you run into. The more fights you win, the stronger you fighter becomes. You can also learn new moves, and there are three levels of Super moves to choose from before you start each round (called Isms). Arcade - A simple conversion of the arcade version. Beat each fighter with your chosen warrior, in three rounds per match (much the same as past versions of Street Fighter) Versus - Two human players battle it out. Training - A good way to learn all the super moves that are available, against a dummy. Entry - If you save your character during the World Tour mode, you can upload him here to use in the other modes in the game (especially handy for Training). Finally, if you complete certain areas of the game three new fighters become available, including another old favourite in Guile, Evil Ryu and Shin Akuma.Street Fighter EX Plus Alpha CapcomSuikoden KonamiGame is in very good condition and in its original jewel case with the original manual. Disc may show very minor scratches that have no effect on gameplay. All ClassicGameStore games have been fully tested before being placed into inventory.Syphon Filter SonySyphon Filter After terrorists steal a top-secret virus, the nation's top covert agent Gabe Logan is sent to stop them and recover the virus. Guide Logan as he travels through parks, subway tunnels, a museum, and a military compound on his world-saving mission. Along the way, Gabe will face many dangerous enemies, but he can take them out with a quick shot to the head. It's up to you to save the world from destruction in SYPHON FILTER.Syphon Filter 2 Play Station 2Picking up from where the last game left off, Syphon Filter 2 starts with Lian Xing being infected with the Syphon Filter virus. Gabe Logan must find the antidote, stop the spread of the virus, and clear his name. To do all of this, Gabe will have to travel the world and face many enemies. Just like the first game, he can take out foes with quick shots to the head. But this time around Gabe can also sneak up behind someone and slash his throat. Gabe also has help with his mission, as the player will be able to take the role of Lian in several levels. If you get tired of fighting computer drones, a new Deathmatch mode lets you battle your friends. Remember, stealth will keep you alive longer than brute force in Syphon Filter 2.Syphon Filter 3 Sony Computer EntertainmentEnter a world of deceit and secrets, as Gabe Logan and Lian Xing are back to finish off the Agency in this version of Syphon. A two-disk set, this is the third installment in the bestselling Syphon Filter franchise. This game offers all-new, high-tech weaponry and edge-of-your-seat action that unfolds through more than 18 international environments. Playing as Gabe Logan, Lian Xing or other agents depending on level and situation, you will battle enemies with a deadly arsenal, including all-new gear such as proximity mines, rifles and a variety of other lethal weapons.Tarzan DisneyWELCOME TO THE JUNGLE... OVERCOME THE JUNGLE'S MOST DANQEROUSE PERILS IN THIS ACTION PACKED ADVENTURE. RELIVE TARZAN'S JOURNED THROUGHT LIFE FROM A HEADSTRONG YOUTH TO A COURAGOUSE ADULTTekken NamcoTekken for Sony Playstation.Tekken 3 NamcoPlaystation One. The fight of your life. New Characters. Hidden Features.Tenchu: Stealth Assassins Activision Inc.Cast as either the male Rikimaru or the female Ayame, you are a ninja assassin hired to right the wrongs of the land. To aid you in your missions, you have access to a whole arsenal of ninja tools, including a sword, flash grenades, smoke bombs, grappling hooks, poison pills, and throwing stars. Be assured you will need every resource to fight your way through the maze of houses, gardens, forests, and castles in ancient Japan.
Your target must be eliminated at all costs, but the code of your honorable clan instructs you to harm no innocents. The wise ninja chooses his or her battles; stealth, deception, avoidance, and distraction are the tools of your trade. But sometimes combat with guards is unavoidable, and Tenchu offers the best of both third-person action games and two-person fighting games with an interface that allows for multiple forms of attack and defense. Be warned: the animation in this game is not for the faint of heart. Blood flows freely and realistic sound effects and movie cut scenes make no attempt to hide the brutality of the assassination business. Overall a great game for fans of Japanese animation or martial arts. —Allen Stewart
Pros:Exciting martial arts movesNonlinear levels—choose your own path to the targetDifferent moves for Rikimaru and AyameUse of many ninja weapons and toolsCons:Very gruesome violenceOccasionally awkward camera anglesPoor character voice-overs in cut scenesTime Commando Activision Inc.TNN Motorsports Hardcore 4x4 asc gamesTom Clancy's Rainbow Six Not AvailableRainbow Six Take the reigns of an elite multi-national strike force battling international terrorism in realistic locations around the world in RAINBOW SIX. The game offers a unique blend of strategy, stealth, and plenty of gunfire. The action takes place over 14 pulse-pounding missions that will keep you flipping back and forth from night vision to sniper mode. Each mission begins with your three-member team being dispatched to the perimeter of the enemy compound, and you give them orders on how to proceed from there. All your missions are either hostage rescue or search and destroy tasks. During the course of any mission, you can switch between your team members at will, putting yourself anywhere you want in the action.Tomb Raider Eidos InteractiveThis is the game Tomb Raider For Answer for the Playstation 1. This game may not come with the original case and instructions. We stand by our products and offer a 60 day guarantee. If a game does not work within 60 days from the time you receive it we will gladly exchange it for you.Tomb Raider II Eidos InteractiveLara's Back. Explore new worlds. Awesome Classic Game!!!Tomb Raider III: Adventures of Lara Croft Square EnixShe's back! Action heroine Lara Croft returns in this impressive action adventure game from Eidos. Once again, the world's most famous "grrrl gamer" must jump, swim, climb, and shoot her way through numerous challenges. There are five locations and 15 massive levels to explore, including the South Pacific, India, London, Antarctica, and Area 51. Unlike previous games in the series, this version lets you visit any of the gaming areas in any order that you prefer. This change enables beginning players to immediately appreciate the diverse gaming environments and designs of different levels that have captivated advanced gamers for the duration of the popular series.Tomb Raider: The Last Revelation EidosLara Croft returns once again in the fourth installment of the popular Tomb Raider series. The newest effort brings Internet pinup Lara back to the Egyptian tombs that she roamed in the series opener (the now classic Tomb Raider). Our heroine must seek out Horus, an Egyptian god that has the ability to capture the evil soul Set. With a combination of puzzle solving and sharp gaming skills, Lara will navigate through numerous Egyptian locations, including Cairo, Karnak, Giza, Valley of the Kings, and Alexandria.
This game promises to unveil vital background information on Lara Croft, who has emerged as an Internet cult icon since the release of the original Tomb Raider in the mid-'90s. At one point in the game, you will flash back to Lara at age 16 to see the origin of her adventurous spirit that precedes her full-fledged career as a tomb raider.
While gameplay remains faithful to the preceding titles in the series, there are also several new gameplay elements to explore, including a new inventory system, new weapons, and new moves.Tony Hawk's Pro Skater ActivisionSkateboarding at its best.Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 2 Activision Inc.One of the most anticipated sequels in recent memory, Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 2 builds on the addictive gameplay of the original by adding many new tricks and features. The idea is still to perform complicated tricks for points, and players can still ride as Tony or any of an expanded roster of pros in the new game. Now, though, players can create their own skaters from scratch, selecting appearance, gear, clothes, and more. Players can also create their own ideal skate park by instantly building ramps, rails, pipes, and other challenging obstacles. All of the old tricks remain, with hundreds of additions. Of course, with all of those new tricks to master, there are also more detailed accidents: scraped knees, broken boards, and wall and (ouch!) pole collisions.Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3 Activision Inc.8 New Locations to Grind and Trick off everything in L.A., Tokyo, and Canada.Twisted Metal SonyDisc plus hard plastic protective replacement case only. Disc condition ranges from flawless to scratched but is guaranteed to work.Twisted Metal 2 989 StudiosSet the world on fire.Twisted Metal 4 Sony Computer EntertainmentDisc(s) plus hard plastic protective replacement case only. Disc condition ranges from flawless to scratched but is guaranteed to work.Twisted Metal III 989 SportsRATED TEEN, WELCOME TO THE TWISTED WORLD WHERE THE DRIVERS ARE INSANE, IT'S THE ORIGINAL ULTIMATE AUTOMOTIVE COMBAT EXPERIENCEUm Jammer Lammy SonyThis is the game UM Jammer Lammy for the Playstation 1. This game may not come with the original case and instructions. We stand by our products and offer a 60 day guarantee. If a game does not work within 60 days from the time you receive it we will gladly exchange it for you.Vagrant Story Electronic ArtsVagrant Story is one of those games that wows you at the start—a big "WOW!" in this case—but maintains only a tenuous hook in the long haul. In this mix of action/adventure and fantasy role-playing, players are cast as a Riskbreaker (think one-man army) named Ashley Riot, whose pursuit of a villainous cult leader takes him to the mysterious city of Lea Monde.
The highly stylized graphics in Vagrant Story are easily some of the best ever seen on the PlayStation, and give the game a gorgeous, distinctive look to match its somber tone. Cinematic story sequences blend in almost seamlessly with gameplay, which takes place in 3-D environments (viewed from a third-person perspective) that can be rotated to provide the best angle.
Vagrant Story features a rich battle system that's built on both strategy and quick reflexes. In addition to character statistics, weapons and armor have detailed numbers of their own and can be disassembled, assembled, or even combined to create new items. Hand/eye coordination factors heavily into combat, as Ashley develops offensive and defensive battle abilities that require perfectly timed button pushing in order to be used.
Unfortunately, it's all too easy to get bored with Vagrant Story. The painfully linear gameplay here doesn't rise above killing enemy after enemy in room after room, and (oh boy!) solving puzzles by manipulating boxes. If not for the wholly intriguing (but sparsely littered) plot, one would be strongly tempted just to leave Ashley to rot in the catacombs beneath Lea Monde. —Joe Hon
Pros:Highly stylized graphicsRich battle systemIntriguing plotCons:Shallow, linear gameplayValkyrie Profile comes in origional case with book. small crack in case. otherwise good condition.Vandal Hearts KonamiHard to find, often out of print RPG for the original Playstation by Konami.Vigilante 8 Activision Inc.Race into high-octane, car-based combat action with VIGILANTE 8. In a bizarre, alternate version of the 1970's you play as either one of the good Vigilantes or the evil Renegade Coyotes. Drive across varied destructible environments and blast your enemies into oblivion. You can follow a fast and furious storyline in Quest mode (complete with full-motion video rewards and unlockable characters) or simply go at it in deathmatch-style Arcade mode, blowing up your opponents and surroundings while collecting power-ups and awesome weaponry. The design team has obviously been influenced by the TWISTED METAL series, but has really gone beyond the call of duty improving on every feature one would expect in a fast-paced vehicular blast 'em up. Get to know dangerous and wild '70s-style characters, drive tricked-out cars, trucks, and buses, and do your best to auto-exterminate the competition. VIGILANTE 8 is a smashing good time for deathrace dilettantes.
Variety of vehicles and weapons; destructible environments; variety of hidden power ups and vehicles; several full motion video clips; 2 player head-to-head battle mode.
Release Region: United States
Release Date: June 4, 1998Warhammer: Shadow of the Horned Rat MindscapeWarriors of Might and Magic 3DOThis is the game Warriors Of Might & Magic for the Original Game Boy Color. This game is used comma and comes as the cartridge only. All of our Game Boy Color games are cleaned tested and guaranteed to work. Here at NintendosForSale.com we stand by our products and offer a 60 days guarantee. If a game does not work within 60 days from the time you receive it we will gladly exchange it for you.WCW vs. NWO: Thunder THQFeel the Power. 4 Wrestler Battle Royal. Over 60 Superstars. Rated "E" for Everyone.Wing Commander III: Heart of the Tiger Electronic ArtsGAME COMPLETE WITH ALL DISCS WITH LITE SCRATCHES, SOLD IN ORIGINAL CASE WITH ARTWORK , NO INSTRUCTIONSWipeout 3 PsygnosisThe futuristic racing series Wipeout has lost some of its steam with this third entry—but Wipeout 3 is still worth a look and a listen. This fast-action franchise has frequently been characterized as being more about style than substance. While we don't necessarily agree with that analysis, it is true that Wipeout 3 can overwhelm the senses with an amazing amount of eye and ear candy. The graphics are simply stunning, while the techno-charged soundtrack boasts some of the top names in electronica, including Chemical Brothers, Underworld, and Orbital.
Pulsating rhythms aside, Wipeout 3 offers players a wild ride through eight distinct tracks. It will take more than perpetual motion to make it to the end of each race. In order to complete each timed race, gamers are required to hit strategically placed power ups while navigating many near-impossible turns. The heart-racing action offers a tough challenge for dedicated games, but Wipeout 3 ultimately does not offer any significant improvement over earlier titles in the acclaimed series. —Brett Atwood
Pros:Fast-action gameplayContemporary soundtrackCons:No significant improvement over previous Wipeout titlesThe X-Files Fox InteractivePlaystation 1 Video GameX-Men Mutant Academy Activision Inc.Train with fellow mutants and fight your way up the ranks, learning amazing moves and using your special powers to dominate super-villains. It's boot camp for fighters...and only the strongest will survive. Professor X wants you! |
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