Best Games for PlayStation 2 of 2005 / Page 8

Action, Shooter, First-person view, Third-person view

November 26, 2004

Players: 1/10

Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon 2 — In the single-player campaign, the player takes on the role of the leader of the Ghosts team, Captain Scott Mitchell. Mitchell is...

Ty the Tasmanian Tiger 3: Night of the Quinkan

Arcade, Action, Platformer, Third-person view, Puzzle, Combat robots, Adventure, Indie

October 11, 2005

Steam: 82/100

Metacritic: 67/100

This action platformer with arcade and puzzle elements follows an invasion by the Quinkan, an ancient evil from another world. After the Bush Rescue team disbands...

WRC: Rally Evolved

Racing, First-person view, Third-person view

October 14, 2005

WRC: Rally Evolved — This is a significant update to the series. A notable change is the game's "random event" engine, which creates random hazards that the...

The King of Fighters 02/03

February 8, 2005

Metacritic: 75/100

The King of Fighters 02/03 collects two entries in the series, The King of Fighters 2002 and The King of Fighters 2003, both 2D team fighting games. The first...

Atelier Iris: Eternal Mana

Role-playing game, Third-person view, Anime / Manga, Fantasy / Medieval, Turn-based, Japanese role-playing game

May 27, 2004

Metacritic: 74/100

A fantasy role-playing game about Krein Kiesling, a young alchemist travelling across Regallzine to uncover the secrets of alchemy. The controls let him run, jump...

Championship Manager 5

Simulation, Strategy, Business / Management, Sports game

March 18, 2005

Players: 5.5/10

Championship Manager 5 is a simulator with a mixture of strategy, business simulator and sports game from the developers of Beautiful Game Studios. The game is...

Charlie and the Chocolate Factory

Action, Third-person view, Puzzle

July 11, 2005

Players: 10/10

Metacritic: 35/100

This third-person action game with puzzles follows Charlie Bucket on a tour of Willy Wonka’s chocolate factory. After finding a Golden Ticket, he explores its...

La Pucelle: Tactics

Role-playing game, Strategy, Isometric, Anime / Manga, Fantasy / Medieval, Turn-based

January 30, 2002

Players: 5.5/10

Metacritic: 79/100

Set in an alternate medieval Europe, this tactical role-playing game follows a sixteen-year-old girl who has just passed her exorcism exams and joined La Pucelle, a...

Matrix: Path of Neo

Action, Fighting, Third-person view, Futurism (Future), Cyberpunk

November 7, 2005

Players: 8.5/10

Metacritic: 69/100

A third-person action game set in the Matrix universe, in which players control Neo and revisit key scenarios from the complete film trilogy, from the original...

Red Baron (2005)

Action, Flight Simulator, Third-person view

November 11, 2005

Red Baron (2005) is a third-person action game with a touch of flight simulator from the developers from the studio Atomic Planet Entertainment Limited. The game is...

S.L.A.I. - Steel Lancer Arena International

Simulation, Action, Shooter, First-person view, Third-person view, Combat robots, Cyberpunk

September 21, 2005

Metacritic: 66/100

A cyberpunk mech combat game built around battles between customized robots in a futuristic sport. Players tune their mechs with weapons, armor, and accessories...

Sprint Car Challenge

Racing, First-person view, Third-person view

August 16, 2005

Sprint Car Challenge is a first-person racing game from the developers at Brain in a Jar. The game is published by Liquid Games. In some circles, the Sprint Car...

Taito Legends

Collection

October 14, 2005

Metacritic: 72/100

Taito Legends is a collection of 29 arcade games by Taito, released between 1978 and 1993. Its selection includes Space Invaders, Bubble Bobble, Elevator Action...

Tengai Makyō 3: Namida

Role-playing game, Third-person view, Anime / Manga, Fantasy / Medieval, Turn-based

April 14, 2005

Tengai Makyō 3: Namida is a third-person role-playing game with anime/manga and fantasy game elements from Hudson Soft Company, Ltd. and Red Company...

10,000 Bullets

Action, Shooter, Adventure, Third-person view, Futurism (Future)

February 24, 2005

Players: 10/10

10,000 Bullets is a third-person action game with shooter and adventure elements from the masters from the Blue Moon studio. The game is published by 505 GameStreet...

MLB 2006

March 8, 2005

Metacritic: 81/100

MLB 2006 is a baseball simulation featuring fluid transitions in fielding, base running, and slides. Its pitching and fielding interfaces take both player...

Digimon World 4

June 2, 2005

Metacritic: 48/100

This Digimon adventure features real-time combat. The player takes the role of a Digital Security Guard tasked with investigating a mysterious world and restoring...

187: Ride or Die

Action, Racing, Third-person view

August 23, 2005

Players: 6.5/10

Metacritic: 52/100

This action game combines street racing and gunfights in the criminal underworld of Los Angeles, where gangs battle for control of the streets. Young Buck must...

Armored Core: Nine Breaker

Action, Shooter, Third-person view, Futurism (Future), Combat robots

October 28, 2004

Metacritic: 57/100

A futuristic action game about pilots of combat mechs known as Ravens, corporate mercenaries hired to control the planet. In Armored Core: Nine Breaker, the player...

Beat Down: Fists of Vengeance

Action, Fighting, Third-person view

August 23, 2005

Players: 10/10

Metacritic: 50/100

Set amid the power struggles of Las Sombras, this action game follows five cartel mercenaries who are framed for stealing drugs and money. The player controls one...

Cold Winter

Action, Shooter, First-person view

May 11, 2005

Players: 7.7/10

Metacritic: 73/100

This first-person spy shooter follows Andrew Sterling, a disavowed agent drawn into the schemes of a shadow intelligence agency. He must navigate a web of intrigue...

Deadly Strike

Action, Fighting, Third-person view

January 22, 2004

Deadly Strike is a third-person action game with a dash of fighting from the masters at Psyworks Co. Ltd. The main publisher of the game is D3Publisher Inc...

King of Fighters 2002: Challenge to Ultimate Battle

Arcade, Action, Fighting

December 18, 2002

King of Fighters 2002: Challenge to Ultimate Battle is an arcade game with a mixture of action and fighting from the studio Eolith Co., Ltd.. The game is published...

Mega Man X8

Action, Shooter, Platformer, Futurism (Future), Anime / Manga

December 7, 2004

Players: 7.7/10

Metacritic: 68/100

This futuristic action platformer continues the X saga after Sigma’s war leaves Earth in ruins. As humanity prepares to relocate to the Moon, a new generation of...

Neopets: The Darkest Faerie

Action, Third-person view, Puzzle, Fantasy / Medieval

November 16, 2005

Players: 9.9/10

Metacritic: 61/100

This third-person fantasy adventure takes place in the 3D world of Neopia, threatened by the Darkest Faerie. Travelling with Neopian characters, the player explores...

Oretachi Game Center Zoku: Time Pilot

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

July 21, 2005

Oretachi Game Center Zoku: Time Pilot is a third-person arcade game with action, shooter and Emulator elements from developers from the Konami Industry Co. studio...

Power Drome

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

June 15, 2004

Metacritic: 69/100

Futuristic races in supersonic flying craft take place on dedicated tracks and city streets. The player competes against opponents with distinct personalities and...

Psikyo Shooting Collection Vol. 3: Sol Divide & Dragon Blaze

Arcade, Action, Shooter, Third-person view, Top-down view, Collection, Anime / Manga, Fantasy / Medieval

March 31, 2005

Psikyo Shooting Collection Vol. 3: Sol Divide & Dragon Blaze is a third-person arcade game with a mixture of action, shooter, anime/manga and fantasy games from...

Roland Garros 2005: Powered by Smash Court Tennis

Third-person view, Sports game

May 18, 2005

Roland Garros 2005: Powered by Smash Court Tennis is a third-person sports game from the developers of Namco Limited. The game is published by Sony Computer...

Saint Seiya: The Sanctuary

Action, Fighting, Third-person view

April 7, 2005

Saint Seiya: The Sanctuary is a third-person action game with a dash of fighting from developers from the Dimps Corporation studio. The main publisher of the game...

Simple Series 2000 Vol. 90: The OneeChanbara 2

Action, Horror, Fighting, Third-person view, Fantasy / Medieval

December 22, 2005

Simple Series 2000 Vol. 90: The OneeChanbara 2 is a third-person action game with a mixture of horror, fighting and fantasy games from developers from the Tamsoft...

Special Forces: Nemesis Strike

Action, Shooter, First-person view, Third-person view

March 22, 2005

Steam: 64/100

Metacritic: 60/100

This action shooter follows a special forces unit fighting worldwide terrorist networks. Missions can be completed as either of two characters, each with distinct...

SpongeBob SquarePants: The Movie (2004)

Action, Platformer, Third-person view, Puzzle

October 27, 2004

Players: 5.5/10

Metacritic: 74/100

An action platformer based on the film, in which SpongeBob and his friend Patrick set out on a perilous journey to Shell City to retrieve King Neptune’s stolen...

World War Zero: Iron Storm

Action, Shooter, First-person view

October 14, 2005

Players: 10/10

Steam: 83/100

World War Zero: Iron Storm is a first-person action game with a touch of shooter from developers from the studio Rebellion Developments Ltd.. The game is published...

XII Stag

Action, Shooter, Top-down view, Futurism (Future)

March 20, 2003

XII Stag is a top-down action game with shooter elements from Triangle Service studio. The game is published by Taito Corporation. XII Stag is also known as Twelve...

Brave: The Search for Spirit Dancer

Action, Platformer, First-person view, Third-person view

September 2, 2005

Players: 6/10

Metacritic: 45/100

This action platformer follows Brave, the sole survivor of an attack by the evil Wendigo spirit on his tribe. To free his people, he sets out to find Spirit Dancer...

College Hoops 2K6

Sports game, Basketball, Side view

November 21, 2005

Metacritic: 76/100

A college basketball simulation centered on managing player development and team tactics. Practice drills, scrimmages, and weekly meetings improve players...

EyeToy: Chat

Strategy, Warships / Submarines, Top-down view, Board / Group Game, Chess game

October 3, 2004

EyeToy: Chat is a top-down strategy game with a mix of warship simulation and chess games from the developers at SCEE Studio London. The main publisher of the game...

EyeToy: Play 2

Arcade, Simulation, Action, Fighting, Football, Third-person view, Sports game, Board / Group Game, Table tennis

November 5, 2004

Metacritic: 78/100

This collection of arcade mini-games uses the EyeToy camera for challenges involving movement, sound and objects in front of the lens. EyeToy: Play 2 includes more...

FIFA Soccer 06

Third-person view, Sports game

September 29, 2005

Metacritic: 76/100

FIFA Soccer 06 — The developers of the FIFA series completely redesigned the game engine for the 2006 release of the game, claiming that it improved game...