June 2006 - games, that were released this month for PlayStation 2

Tomb Raider: Anniversary - release date for PlayStation 2

Action, Adventure, Platformer, Third-person view, Puzzle

June 1, 2006 → PlayStation 2; June 5, 2006 → PlayStation 2

Players: 7.7/10

Steam: 79/100

Metacritic: 78/100

Tomb Raider: Anniversary is an anniversary edition of the adventure saga about the legendary tomb raider Lara Croft. The game is based on the very first part of the...

Virtua Pro Football

Third-person view, Sports game

June 1, 2006 → PlayStation 2

Virtua Pro Football is a sports game with a third-person view from developers from the Smilebit studio. The game is published by SEGA Corporation. Virtua Pro...

Gran Turismo 4

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

June 2, 2006 → PlayStation 2

Players: 7.8/10

Metacritic: 89/100

Gran Turismo 4 is a racing simulator spanning a century of automotive history, with competitions on tracks around the world. It features more than 500 cars, from...

Jak X: Combat Racing

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

June 2, 2006 → PlayStation 2

Players: 9.8/10

Metacritic: 76/100

Set in the futuristic Kras City, this combat racing game takes place in a world where high-speed competition has become the dominant sport. After a mysterious...

King of Fighters 2003

Arcade, Action, Fighting, Third-person view, Anime / Manga

June 2, 2006 → PlayStation 2

Players: 5.5/10

The King of Fighters 2003 is a fighting game built around three-on-three team matches. Players control a team of fighters and can switch characters in the middle of...

Metal Slug 5

Arcade, Action, Shooter, Flight Simulator, Platformer, Anime / Manga, Tanks

June 2, 2006 → PlayStation 2

Metal Slug 5 is an arcade game with elements of action, shooter, flight simulator, platformer, anime or manga game and tank simulator from developers from the...

Ratchet: Deadlocked

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

June 2, 2006 → PlayStation 2

Players: 8.5/10

Metacritic: 81/100

This science-fiction action game centers on Ratchet and Clank, who are abducted and forced to compete in a brutal reality combat show. Its host, media mogul Gleeman...

MLB Slugfest 2006

Baseball, Third-person view, Sports game

June 5, 2006 → PlayStation 2

Metacritic: 58/100

An arcade baseball game with exaggerated match action and hard collisions. MLB Slugfest 2006 adds a create-a-player mode, updated team rosters and stadiums, and new...

Disney/Pixar Cars (2006)

Action, Racing, First-person view, Third-person view, Open world, Adventure

June 6, 2006 → PlayStation 2; June 7, 2006 → PlayStation 2; June 9, 2006 → PlayStation 2; June 16, 2006 → PlayStation 2

Players: 10/10

Steam: 89/100

Metacritic: 65/100

This racing adventure based on Disney•Pixar’s Cars follows rookie racer Lightning McQueen as he aims to win the Piston Cup Championship. The story revisits key...

Disney/Pixar Cars: Radiator Springs Adventures

Arcade, Action, Racing, Third-person view

June 6, 2006 → PlayStation 2

Players: 7/10

Grand Theft Auto: Liberty City Stories

Action, Shooter, Third-person view

June 6, 2006 → PlayStation 2; June 23, 2006 → PlayStation 2; June 29, 2006 → PlayStation 2

Players: 7/10

Metacritic: 83/100

Grand Theft Auto: Liberty City Stories is a third-person action-adventure game that is a portable spin-off of Grand Theft Auto 3. The main character is Toni...

Cars: The Video Game

Arcade, Racing, Adventure

June 6, 2006 → PlayStation 2

Players: 7.7/10

Cars: The Video Game is an arcade with a dash of racing and adventure from Capybara Games, Locomotive Games and Rainbow Studios. The game is published by...

AND 1 Streetball (2006)

Third-person view, Sports game, Basketball

June 6, 2006 → PlayStation 2

Metacritic: 49/100

A basketball game centered on street matches in the style of the AND 1 Mix Tape Tour. Players can choose a team member, each with a distinct appearance and...

Corvette GT Evolution

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

June 6, 2006 → PlayStation 2

Corvette GT Evolution is a first-person simulator with a dash of racing from the Milestone s.r.l. studio. The main publisher of the game is Black Bean Games, and...

Urban Chaos: Riot Response

Action, Shooter, First-person view

June 7, 2006 → PlayStation 2; June 13, 2006 → PlayStation 2

Players: 9.6/10

Metacritic: 73/100

This first-person shooter follows a fight against gang warfare in the near future. Nick Mason returns from military service to find his home city in turmoil and...

Armored Core: Nine Breaker

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

June 9, 2006 → PlayStation 2

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...

Sensible Soccer 2006

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

June 9, 2006 → PlayStation 2

Sensible Soccer 2006 is a third-person sports game from the masters at Kuju Sheffield. The main publisher of the game is Codemasters Software Company Limited, The...

AMF Xtreme Bowling

Third-person view, Sports game

June 13, 2006 → PlayStation 2

AMF Xtreme Bowling is a sports game with a third-person view from developers from the studio Atomic Planet Entertainment Limited. The game is published by Mud Duck...

Armored Core: Last Raven

Action, Futurism (Future), Combat robots

June 13, 2006 → PlayStation 2

Metacritic: 59/100

Armored Core: Last Raven is a dynamic action game about combat robots with a third-person view set in the sci-fi universe of Armored Core. The game's events take...

Street Fighter Alpha Anthology

Action, Fighting, Collection, Anime / Manga

June 13, 2006 → PlayStation 2

Metacritic: 79/100

This fighting game collection brings together four entries in the Street Fighter Alpha series—Street Fighter Alpha, Street Fighter Alpha 2, Street Fighter Alpha 2...

Guitar Hero

Simulation, Action, Music game, Third-person view

June 15, 2006 → PlayStation 2

Players: 3.8/10

Metacritic: 91/100

Guitar Hero is a music action game in which players perform rock songs using a guitar-shaped controller. Its soundtrack features more than 30 tracks associated with...

Samurai Shodown 5 Special

Action, Fighting, Third-person view, Anime / Manga

June 16, 2006 → PlayStation 2

Steam: 90/100

Samurai Shodown V Special is a weapon-based fighting game centered on duels between combatants. Players can deflect attacks, catch an opponent’s weapon and disarm...

MotoGP 4

First-person view, Third-person view, Sports game, Motorcycle racing

June 20, 2006 → PlayStation 2

Metacritic: 71/100

MotoGP 4 — includes unique tracks from different parts of the world. The maps are based on real Grand Prix race tracks from around the world. There are a...

NFL Head Coach

Simulation, Strategy, Business / Management, Third-person view, Sports game

June 20, 2006 → PlayStation 2

Metacritic: 66/100

An American football management simulation in which the player takes the role of an NFL head coach and builds a team organization from the ground up. The job...

Valkyrie Profile 2: Silmeria

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

June 22, 2006 → PlayStation 2

Players: 5.5/10

Metacritic: 84/100

Valkyrie Profile 2: Silmeria — all enemies in the level are visible; As soon as Alicia touches them or hits them with her sword, a battle will begin, during...

King of Fighters XI

Arcade, Action, Fighting, Third-person view, Anime / Manga

June 22, 2006 → PlayStation 2

Metacritic: 75/100

This arcade fighting game centers on a new King of Fighters tournament announced after the theft of the Orochi seal and the Yata Mirror by Ash Crimson. Familiar...

Dynasty Warriors 5: Empires

Action, Strategy, Fighting, In real time, Business / Management, First-person view, Third-person view, Fantasy / Medieval, Historical, Turn-based

June 23, 2006 → PlayStation 2; June 30, 2006 → PlayStation 2

Players: 7.7/10

Metacritic: 62/100

This historical action game with strategy elements follows a struggle for power in Ancient China: the campaign goal is to conquer 25 regions and build an empire...

Full Spectrum Warrior: Ten Hammers

Action, Strategy, Third-person view, Tactics

June 23, 2006 → PlayStation 2

Steam: 70/100

Metacritic: 70/100

A tactical action game about leading infantry units in combat. The player directs multiple fire teams in real time, guides them through hostile areas, and uses...

Shonen Jump: Naruto - Ultimate Ninja

Action, Fighting, Third-person view, Anime / Manga

June 26, 2006 → PlayStation 2

Metacritic: 75/100

A fighting game based on the Naruto manga and anime, in which characters take on Ninja Academy quests and battle powerful opponents. The roster includes more than...

Naruto: Ultimate Ninja

Role-playing game, Action, Fighting, Anime / Manga

June 26, 2006 → PlayStation 2

Metacritic: 75/100

Naruto: Ultimate Ninja is an action RPG with fighting, anime and manga elements from CyberConnect2. The game is published by Bandai Namco Games. Sometimes the game...

Micro Machines V4

Arcade, Action, Racing, Third-person view, Top-down view, Sandbox

June 27, 2006 → PlayStation 2; June 30, 2006 → PlayStation 2

Players: 7.7/10

Metacritic: 61/100

Micro Machines V4 is an arcade racing action game. The player controls a toy car and drives it along the track. As with most games, the goal is to beat other racers...

Pirates of the Caribbean: The Legend of Jack Sparrow

Action, Third-person view, Puzzle

June 28, 2006 → PlayStation 2

Players: 5.5/10

Metacritic: 50/100

Pirates of the Caribbean: The Legend of Jack Sparrow — The player takes on the role of Jack Sparrow, Will Turner and Elizabeth Swann in typical...

Ruff Trigger: The Vanocore Conspiracy

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

June 28, 2006 → PlayStation 2

Metacritic: 57/100

This futuristic third-person action platformer follows Ruff Trigger, a bounty hunter tasked with rescuing Piglots after Vanocore Corporation cargo ships make an...

FIFA Street 2

Third-person view, Sports game, Stunts, Football

June 29, 2006 → PlayStation 2

Players: 10/10

Metacritic: 62/100

FIFA Street 2 — tricks with a third person view. The game is a street football game in which the player can control 4-on-1 versions of national football teams...

Full Spectrum Warrior

Action, Shooter, Strategy, Third-person view, Tactics

June 29, 2006 → PlayStation 2

Players: 10/10

Steam: 72/100

Metacritic: 79/100

A tactical action game about infantry operations in tense urban combat. Full Spectrum Warrior is based on a game commissioned by the U.S. Army to train light...

Mercenaries: Playground of Destruction

Action, Shooter, Third-person view

June 29, 2006 → PlayStation 2

Players: 9.8/10

Metacritic: 85/100

This third-person action shooter is set in the near future, where a military coup in North Korea plunges the region into chaos and threatens nuclear war. The player...

Metal Slug

Arcade, Action, Third-person view, Side view

June 29, 2006 → PlayStation 2

Players: 10/10

Steam: 85/100

Metal Slug — The gameplay is similar to the Contra series games. The main difference is the presence of special military equipment in the game — Slugs...

MVP Baseball 2005

Baseball, Third-person view, Sports game

June 29, 2006 → PlayStation 2

Players: 5.5/10

Metacritic: 87/100

This baseball simulation combines on-field team control with organization management. Players can adjust a batter’s position in the box, bunt for a hit, direct...

Atelier Iris 3: Grand Phantasm

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

June 29, 2006 → PlayStation 2

Metacritic: 63/100

This fantasy role-playing game follows adventurers exploring newly accessible worlds through mysterious dimensional gates in search of a magical book of infinite...

SEGA AGES 2500 Vol.24: Last Bronx - Tokyo Bangaichi

Arcade, Action, Fighting, Third-person view, Anime / Manga, Emulator

June 29, 2006 → PlayStation 2

SEGA AGES 2500 Vol.24: Last Bronx — Tokyo Bangaichi is a third-person arcade game with elements of action, fighting, anime or manga games and games in the...