Best Games for GameCube of 2003 / Page 4

Strategy, In real time, Third-person view, Top-down view

November 11, 2003

Players: 9.5/10

Metacritic: 70/100

This real-time strategy game with arcade-style pacing takes place in Ogriss, a war-torn world ruled by goblins. The player leads goblin clans through subterranean...

GrooveRider: Slot Car Thunder

Arcade, Action, Racing, In real time, First-person view, Third-person view

September 26, 2003

Metacritic: 45/100

This arcade slot-car racer is set in a fantasy penthouse, where 20 tracks feature loops, sharp turns, and opportunities for quick lane changes. In single-player and...

Legend of Zelda: Collector's Edition

Role-playing game, Action, In real time, Third-person view, Top-down view, Collection, Puzzle, Fantasy / Medieval, Emulator, Legend of Zelda

November 17, 2003

Metacritic: 95/100

This collection brings together four games in The Legend of Zelda series: The Legend of Zelda, Zelda II - The Adventure of Link, The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of...

Midway Arcade Treasures

Collection

November 17, 2003

Metacritic: 74/100

This collection brings together more than 20 classic arcade games, including SpyHunter, Defender, Gauntlet, and Joust. Its selection spans fast-paced pursuits...

NHL Hitz Pro

Hockey, Third-person view, Top-down view, Sports game

September 25, 2003

Metacritic: 80/100

An arcade-style hockey game built around NHL matches, combining fast-paced action and hard checks with the standard five-on-five format. Players compete under...

Phantasy Star Online Episode 1 & 2

Role-playing game, Action, Third-person view, Futurism (Future)

October 29, 2002

Metacritic: 84/100

This science-fiction action RPG follows a new threat to the planet Ragol. Players take on the role of a Hunter and fight enemies using different character classes...

RoadKill (2003)

Action, Shooter, Racing, Post-apocalyptic, Cyberpunk

October 13, 2003

Metacritic: 68/100

Set in a post-apocalyptic world, RoadKill is an action game that combines racing with vehicular combat across three large, destructible cities. Players take on core...

RS3: Racing Simulation Three

Simulation, Racing, First-person view, Third-person view

December 5, 2002

Players: 8/10

RS3: Racing Simulation Three is a first-person simulator with a dash of racing from the developers at Ubisoft Paris. The game is published by Ubisoft, and Revolt...

Shrek Super Party

Action, Third-person view, Top-down view, Puzzle, Board / Group Game

November 16, 2002

Players: 1/10

Metacritic: 33/100

A party board game based on the Shrek animated film, where its characters compete in a collection of minigames. Players choose Shrek, Princess Fiona, Lord Farquaad...

XGRA: Extreme G Racing Association

Action, Racing, Third-person view, Cyberpunk

September 11, 2003

Metacritic: 68/100

In a futuristic setting, motorcycle racing has become a dangerous and merciless blood sport. Run by the XGRA, the races pit teams of daredevil riders on high-speed...

Zapper: One Wicked Cricket!

Action, Shooter, Third-person view, Futurism (Future), Exploration, Platformer, Arcade

October 9, 2002

Players: 8.6/10

Steam: 74/100

Metacritic: 56/100

Zapper: One Wicked Cricket! is a third-person action game with a dash of shooter from the developers at Blitz Games Limited. The game is published by Infogrames...

NFL Blitz Pro

American Football

October 28, 2003

Metacritic: 72/100

An American football game featuring licensed NFL teams, NFL Blitz Pro combines 11-on-11 matches with fast-paced, hard-hitting action. It includes realistic football...

1080° Avalanche

Simulation, Third-person view, Sports game, Stunts, Snowboard, Skiing

November 27, 2003

Metacritic: 73/100

This snowboarding sports game centers on fast downhill races across mountain slopes. Riders perform tricks on the way down to increase their speed and...

Backyard Football 2002

Football, Third-person view, Sports game

2002

Backyard Football 2002 is a third-person football simulator with a sports game twist from Left Field Productions. The game is published by Humongous Entertainment...

Beyblade VForce: Super Tournament Battle

Simulation, Action, Isometric, Anime / Manga

December 19, 2002

Players: 10/10

Beyblade VForce: Super Tournament Battle — An anime-style action simulator with an isometric view. The player must earn four points faster than his opponent...

Black & Bruised

Action, Fighting, Third-person view, Sports game

January 26, 2003

Metacritic: 65/100

This arcade boxing fighter features bouts between 19 distinct personalities. In Boxer's Life Mode, players follow each boxer's life story, with in-game movies...

Dragon Drive: D-Masters Shot

Action, Shooter, Flight Simulator, Third-person view, Futurism (Future), Anime / Manga

August 8, 2003

Dragon Drive: D-Masters Shot is a third-person action game with elements of a shooter, flight simulator and game in the anime or manga genre from the masters from...

Gotcha Force

Simulation, Fighting, Third-person view, Combat robots

November 27, 2003

Metacritic: 56/100

This 3D action game turns toy battles into clashes between teams of combat robots. Players assemble a force from more than 100 characters and fight...

Kirby Air Ride

Third-person view, Flight Simulator

July 11, 2003

Players: 5.5/10

Metacritic: 61/100

An arcade racing game in which Kirby takes part in high-speed races and competitions aboard Warp Stars. Simple controls keep the focus on racing and competing...

Looney Tunes: Back in Action

Action, Platformer, Third-person view, Isometric

November 19, 2003

Players: 5.5/10

Metacritic: 51/100

This adventure platformer follows Bugs Bunny and Daffy Duck on a globetrotting hunt for the mythical Blue Monkey Diamond. The pair run, jump, slide and bounce...

Mary-Kate and Ashley: Sweet 16: Licensed to Drive

Racing, Third-person view, Sports game, Board / Group Game

November 18, 2002

Mary-Kate and Ashley: Sweet 16: Licensed to Drive is a third-person racing game with a dash of sports from n-Space. The game is published by Acclaim Entertainment...

Micro Machines (2003)

Racing, Top-down view

November 8, 2002

Micro Machines (2003) is a top-down racing game from developers from Infogrames Studios Ltd.. The game is published by Infogrames Europe SA. Sometimes the game is...

Robotech: Battlecry

Action, Shooter, Flight Simulator, First-person view, Third-person view, Futurism (Future), Anime / Manga, Combat robots

September 25, 2002

Metacritic: 73/100

This science-fiction action shooter follows combat pilot Jack Archer as he fights the alien Zentraedi forces threatening Earth. The campaign spans more than 40...

All-Star Baseball 2004

Baseball, Sports game

February 23, 2003

Metacritic: 76/100

A baseball simulation featuring teams of current and legendary players. In Scenario mode, Derek Jeter introduces real MLB footage that sets up in-game situations...

Disney's Extreme Skate Adventure (2003)

Third-person view, Sports game, Comics

September 2, 2003

Metacritic: 77/100

A skateboarding game featuring characters from Toy Story 2, Tarzan and The Lion King. Buzz Lightyear and Woody, young Tarzan and Terk, Simba and Rafiki skate...

Dragon Ball Z: Budokai

Role-playing game, Action, Fighting, Third-person view, Anime / Manga

November 29, 2002

Players: 5.5/10

Metacritic: 66/100

A 3D fighting game based on Dragon Ball Z, featuring battles between heroes and villains from the series. Players test their skills against the universe’s most...

Dr. Muto

Arcade, Action, Platformer

November 11, 2002

Metacritic: 70/100

This 3D action-adventure platformer follows Dr. Muto, a mad scientist whose experiment has destroyed his home planet, leaving only his laboratory intact. To rebuild...

Drome Racers

Racing, First-person view, Third-person view, Futurism (Future)

November 20, 2002

Players: 1.2/10

Metacritic: 65/100

A futuristic racing game centered on the Drome Championship, where driver Max Axel competes in multi-stage races. Each race links several stages across tracks in...

Evolution Worlds

Role-playing game, Third-person view, Anime / Manga, Japanese role-playing game

December 2, 2002

Metacritic: 63/100

This third-person role-playing game follows two heroes searching for ancient technology in the ruins of Evolutia. Their quest draws them into a conflict with the...

Freaky Flyers

Action, Racing, Flight Simulator, Third-person view

August 5, 2003

Players: 1/10

Metacritic: 66/100

F-Zero GX

Action, Racing, Third-person view, Futurism (Future)

July 25, 2003

Metacritic: 89/100

F-Zero GX is a futuristic racing game set on high-speed tracks, where pilots compete in anti-gravity craft. Its modes include a multi-race Grand Prix, time trials...

Giftpia

Role-playing game, Adventure, Third-person view, Puzzle

April 25, 2003

Giftpia is a third-person role-playing game with a touch of adventure and puzzle from the developers of the Skip, Ltd. studio. The game is published by Nintendo...

Jimmy Neutron: Boy Genius

Action, Third-person view, Puzzle

November 6, 2001

Jimmy Neutron: Boy Genius is a third-person action game with a hint of puzzle from developers from the studio AWE Productions, Inc.. The game is published by THQ...

Lost Kingdoms 2

Role-playing game, Action, Third-person view, Japanese role-playing game

May 21, 2003

Metacritic: 68/100

This action RPG with a card-based combat system continues the events of Lost Kingdoms: the kingdom of Argwyll is on the brink of destruction, and Tara summons...

Mario Party 5

Action, Strategy, Third-person view, Top-down view, Board / Group Game, Mario Game

November 10, 2003

Metacritic: 69/100

This party game follows Mario and his friends as they compete across board-game maps to restore peace to Dream World. Players move around the boards, collect coins...

Monster 4x4: Masters of Metal

Racing, First-person view, Third-person view, Sports game

November 25, 2003

Metacritic: 49/100

Arcade monster truck races unfold on stadium tracks and off-road courses across the United States. Drivers compete through Louisiana swamps, the Arizona desert and...

NBA Live 2004

Third-person view, Sports game

October 14, 2003

Players: 9/10

Metacritic: 84/100

This basketball simulation lets players control NBA teams and compete in games at the league’s arenas. It features Dynasty Mode, one-on-one contests, and online...

NCAA Football 2004

Business / Management, Sports game

July 16, 2003

Metacritic: 90/100

A college football simulation built around exhibition games and pivotal moments from notable matchups. NCAA Football 2004 adds trick plays, including a halfback...

Pac-Man Vs.

Arcade, Action, DLC, Isometric, Top-down view, Puzzle

December 2, 2003

Metacritic: 78/100

An arcade game based on Pac-Man, featuring an asymmetric multiplayer mode in which one player controls Pac-Man and three others control the ghosts. Pac-Man...

Ribbit King

Third-person view, Sports game, Golf

July 11, 2003

Metacritic: 59/100

A sports game about Frolf, a golf-like competition in which Scooter sets out to save his planet as its power supplies run low. To do so, he must win the coveted...