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$37.88
81. MLB 2006
$149.99
82. PS2 Game Screen
$49.99
83. Need For Speed Underground 2
$39.88
84. PSP NBA
$29.99
85. GBA Fire Emblem The Sacred Stones
$19.99
86. Animal Crossing
$23.95
87. Xbox Controller S (Blue)
$46.95
88. PSP Dynasty Warriors
$47.88
89. Mercenaries
$19.95
90. Tales of Symphonia
$45.95
91. XENOSAGA EPISODE II Jenseits von
$49.88
92. PSP MVP Baseball
$29.99
93. Brother in Arms Road to Hill 30
$49.99
94. Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas
$29.88
95. Tiger Woods PGA Tour 2005
$44.95
96. Star Wars Battlefront
$47.88
97. Mercenaries
$49.99
98. PS2 Stella Deus
$27.95
99. NBA Live 2005
$49.99
100. Area 51

81. MLB 2006
by Sony Computer Entertainment
CD-ROM (08 March, 2005)
-- our price: $37.88
(price subject to change: see help)
Asin: B00070EBJE
Sales Rank: 183
Average Customer Review: 3.0 out of 5 stars
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Features

  • All-New Branch Point Technology (BPT) Only BPT gives gamers the ability to field the ball and pre-load a throw with seamless fielding transitions impacted by footwork and momentum. This new technology is also used for base running allowing smooth and fluid transitions from a run or slide.
  • All-New Pitcher Confidence MLB 2006 brings baseball fans the ultimate duel with a revised pitcher/batter interface by binding player rating attributes with a gamer's skill. While easy to pick up and play, yet difficult to master, MLB 2006 is a game within the game. Additionally, Pitcher Confidence plays a role in a gamer's ability to hit spots in the strike zone, while frequency of mistakes will impact the confidence level of a gamer's hurler, making it more difficult to hit paint the corners
  • All-New Fielding Zone Marker With an all-new fielding interface that brings the player attributes together with the user's skill level, players will really need to make the play. In the past gaa player with the Franchise Mode Player Editor.bats, check swings and more.
  • AAA / AA Minor Teams & Stadiums MLB 2006 features 60 teams and 5 stadiums from the Minors.
  • Old-Time Players & Stadiums Unlock and play with Silver Era and Golden Era players like Babe Ruth and Lou Gehrig, then play in old-time stadiums like Forbes and Polo Grounds.

Reviews (28)

1-0 out of 5 stars Game Freezes!!!!
Do not buy, listen to everybody when they say the game freezes!!!It always does.Dont waist your time, and especially your money!

5-0 out of 5 stars MLB 2006
It is a good game, but it is a little to cartonish for me. I am glad you have Mark Elis on the game. I liked the graphics and the game play

1-0 out of 5 stars Game Freezes
Sony...read one of these reviews why don't ya? Every single person who has written a review says that this game freezes...and so do I. Jeez! I've been a faithful fan of MLB since it came out, but this game is so frustrating! I'll get into the 8 or 9th inning and wham...the game freezes. It locks up, so you can't play it and have to restart. I've even won games and been in the process of coming back to the main menu when it freezes.Never again will I buy this game. Never never never never never never.



If Sony would just fix this problem the game would kick butt!!! ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Video Games    2. PS2 (PSX2)    3. Sony Playstation (Play station) 2    4. Playstation2 (Play station2)    5. Action    6. Adventure    7. Sports    8. Outdoors   


82. PS2 Game Screen
by Intec
Electronics
list price: $239.95 -- our price: $149.99
(price subject to change: see help)
Asin: B00005UOS4
Sales Rank: 440
Average Customer Review: 3.5 out of 5 stars
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Features

  • Plays games without tying up the family TV
  • Allows portable play of PS2 games and DVDs
  • Built-in stereo speakers
  • Includes cables and power adapter
  • UPC 804926073007

Reviews (90)

3-0 out of 5 stars It's okay for what it it !
These screens, are good for storage and compactablity. But the game pictures it shows isn't all that great. It is usable, pictures can be grainy and dark at times. But after hooking PS2 up to a tiny TV - it's color and overall picture is so much better, for game playing. If I'd of thought of the small TV, I would not of purchased one of these screens. So,I wasted money - mini TV is better. Add'l note: It's more durable than you'd think, it was knock off a table with the PS2 system, I was worried that the screen would break - it didn't.

3-0 out of 5 stars Tough little space saver
Currently serving in Afghanistan, I am in Army Aviation. We spend a huge amount of time on missions, and sometime's we're forced to sleep on our helicopters. We cant bring things like TVs with us on the birds, but this little screen fit right in my flight bag along with my slim model PS2. At least it is something for those crappy nights spent in the middle of nowhere. The resolution isnt bad at night, but the screen is too small for some games. But it's better than nothing, and the sand and rough rides dont seem to phase it at all. I'm really happy with this product.

5-0 out of 5 stars i was wondering
im looking foward to but this lsd screen but the thing is i go school and sometimes go out with my friends and sit at a park and i dont have a car isnt there anything else to power up the playstation 2 without using the power plug that you connect to the lighter crap to your car is there any other device like a big recharge-able battery or something? ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Video Games    2. Sony Playstation (Play station)    3. PSX (PS1 PSOne PS (1 one I)    4. Controller    5. Rumble Packs (Paks)    6. Cables (Cable)    7. Adapters (Adapter)    8. PS2 (PSX2)    9. Sony Playstation (Play station) 2    10. Playstation2 (Play station2)    11. Console (ps2console playstation2console)    12. Great Deals (Outlet store)    13. Cases    14. Storage   


83. Need For Speed Underground 2
by Electronic Arts
CD-ROM (15 November, 2004)
-- our price: $49.99
(price subject to change: see help)
Asin: B0002IQCSY
Sales Rank: 231
Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars
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Features

  • Free-Roaming City: Explore a massive city divided into five distinct, interconnected neighborhoods, ranging from serpentine suburban hills to an intense downtown grid. A complex series of drivable freeways connect the neighborhoods together.
  • Emergent Gameplay: Want to make a name for yourself in the underground? Youll need to find it first. Races can happen anywhere and at any time and as players encounter rivals on the street theyll be clued into where they can buy the hottest upgrades or enter the most elite events.
  • New Gameplay Modes: Three new gameplay modes are added to last years circuit, drift and drag competitions, challenging gamers to hone their skills in a number of driving disciplines.
  • Performance Tuning: Tune every aspect of your cars performance with hundreds of licensed aftermarket performance upgrades and then fine-tune everything from the gear ratio to the suspension for the ultimate ride.
  • The Hottest Cars: More than thirty of the most sought-after tuner cars are available from the hottest manufacturers--from Mitsubishi Motors, Nissan, and Toyota to Ford and Volkswagen, if theyre hot on the street, theyre in the game.

Reviews (78)

3-0 out of 5 stars Such A Bored game...
YEAH2 I KNOE THE OTHER GAMER SAID THIZ GAME GREAT AND ALL THAT...BUT TO ME THIZ GAME SI BORED BECOZ THERES NO COP,NO SUN,AND THE MOST I HATE ABOUT THIZ IS...ITZ TOO EASY...

5-0 out of 5 stars No cops?
Need for Speed: Underground 2 delves into the world of the street racer scene "The Fast and The Furious" style. There is only one thing missing from most of the previous iterations of this excellent series that made them interesting. That was the police chases.

Overall, the graphics in this game are some of the best I have seen out there. They may not be up there in the Grand Tourismo class, but they are close. The graphics and body kits available for the cars are amazing.

The controls are very intuitive, especially the placing of the shift buttons. The accelerator and brake buttons are right under your thumbs. The buttons for nitrous and the e-brake are right where you need them. You can use the e-brake easily to make quick changes in direction and the nitrous can really provide a quick boost of speed when you need it.

The range of races available is wide and varied. There are choices of Circuit, Drag, Drift, Street X, Underground, and Free Roaming. You can even challenge other drivers in Out Run races.

The only thing that would make this game better and more interesting would be police chases. Other than that, overall this is an excellent game.

4-0 out of 5 stars It's Pretty Good.
I really think EA did it for sports/racing games last year, by releasing one of the greatest racing games ever. While I agree this game is truly awesome, there is one minor complaint I have. This new 'free roam' thing gets kind of of annoying in career mode, because driving to all those areas is annoying and it takes a toll on my hands. Also, I am done with the game and what I found out is that the story just keeps repeating itself and gets boring after like, half an hour of playing it. You got your drift, circuit, drag, sprint, street x, your underground racing league, and your special events. All you do in the game is drive to different locations where races are and you keep doing the same thing over and over and over throughout the whole game. That's why I gave the fun rating a three, not five. Now, aside from that issue, this game overall rocks. The customization in this game is unbeleivable. There are so many different types of parts and upgrades that you won't even believe your eyes. I like all the new upgrades they added in this game that they didn't have in the previous game. Stuff such as scissor doors, and suicide doors, and the ability to make your engine hood open in many different ways than one. Plus, I like that they added SUV's in the game. Another complaint I have is the lack of cars. I realize there are very few import tuner cars out there and most of them are already in the game, but what about other cars? Racing games these days have an average of close to 100 cars, this one at a low 30. Why not add in Lambos or ferarri's. And come on, only three SUV's. Hummer, Escalade, and Navigater. What about Yukon Denali or countless others? Overall, do I think you should get this game? Of course, the $50 bucks you drop for this game are definately worth it. There is more to this game than just racing. Modifying your cars, racing with your friends in multiplayer, or playing people from around the world in online racing, which is probably the coolest new addition in this game. A racing game fan must have.

-PEACE YO!
... Read more

Subjects:  1. Video Games    2. PS2 (PSX2)    3. Sony Playstation (Play station) 2    4. Playstation2 (Play station2)    5. Action    6. Adventure    7. Racing    8. Flying   


84. PSP NBA
by Sony Computer Entertainment
Video Game (24 March, 2005)
-- our price: $39.88
(price subject to change: see help)
Asin: B0007TFLM6
Sales Rank: 418
Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars
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Features

  • All-new Practice Mode, Play Off Mode, and Full Season Mode
  • Paint Mode, 989 Sports Skills Challenge Mode and the 3-Point Challege
  • Simulation, trades, free agent lists, injuries and challenging basketball
  • With 42 teams and 390 players to play as or against, you'll need a notebook as you try and figure out the strengths and weakness

Reviews (12)

3-0 out of 5 stars Easiness!
THis game is hot, and it is a lot of fun to play. It is, however, WAY too easy. The first day I got it I lost all of my games, but once i adjusted to the shooting buttons, I became the master (which isn't that hard). I had an 81-1 season with the ATLANTA HAWKS!! In the game (and in real life) they suck! I lost by one point to the mavericks when i let my 8 year old son play! his first time ever picking up the game, and he lost 71-72. I can just throw it up to Al Harrison for an easy three points, and it is like that with EVERY TEAM. I always play with the highest difficulty, and always win by 30 or 40 points. I get bored just throwing the ball to my wing man and scoring every single time. i highly reccommend waiting for a better NBA game to come out. The mini games are alright and online could be a bit better...nobody is ever on. Save your money for Coded Arms, which will be the best PSP game ever, or just buy a new NBA game when it comes out cuz this one gets old fast.

3-0 out of 5 stars Potential
The knock on 989 sports games has always been unrealistic game play... This title is no exception to that charge.
Before I rip the game, I will say this: if you're not worried about realistic game play, it's a fun game. The graphics do a great job of showing the potential the PSP has. The mini-games are quite fun and highly replayable. Sadly, the mini games are the best feature.
In my first game (keep in mind all this happened the FIRST time I picked the game up) I scored 60 something points with Rashard Lewis, almost all of the points coming in the 2nd half, once i became comfortable with the controls... almost all of his points came on 3's... I hit something like 17 or 18 3's... If you hae a decent 3 point shooter and he's taller than the man guarding him, you hit like 80% of your 3's! Also, Luke Ridinour threw down a 2 handed dunk where his head was lke 2 feet above the rim at one point. LUKE RIDINOUR!!!!!! also, the oposing point guard, mike bibby had 30 points and 25 assists! 25! that's an NBA record, and I still won the game!
the bottom line is, if you just want to have a basketball game and you're not worried about gameplay accuracy then you can get by with this game. But if you want something that resembles an NBA game, then stay away.

5-0 out of 5 stars PEOPLE WHO SAY THIS GAME SUK ARE STUPID!!!
LOOK I KNOW THAT WHEN U FIRST GET IT, IT MIGHT BE KINDA HARD... BUT U CANT STOP!!!
THIS IS GAME IS SO MUCH FUN THAT U CANT GIVE UP, U CANT STOP PLAYIN IT, IMASTERED THE CONTROLS AFTER THE FIRST GAME BEACAUSE I HAVE PLAYED SOOOOO MANY NBA GAMES AND I AM THE BEST AT THEM ALL! BUT FOR AN AVERAGE GAMER, U WILL MASTER THE CONTROLS AFTER U PLAY 3 OR 4 GAMES. AFTER U MASTER THE CONTROLS U CAN DO DIFFERENT THINGS WITH THE GAME LIKE, TAKIN YOUR SKILLS TO THE GAME PAINT OR THE SKILLS CHANLANGE ! GET THIS GAME NOW!! ... Read more


85. GBA Fire Emblem The Sacred Stones
by Nintendo
Video Game (23 May, 2005)
-- our price: $29.99
(price subject to change: see help)
Asin: B0007ZSHOY
Sales Rank: 102
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Subjects:  1. Video Games    2. Nintendo Game Boy Advance (Gameboy)    3. GBA    4. Action    5. Adventure    6. Role Playing Games (Game, RPG, RPGs, CRPG, CRPGs)    7. Strategy (Strategic)   


86. Animal Crossing
by Nintendo
Video Game (19 September, 2002)
list price: $49.99 -- our price: $19.99
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Asin: B00006FWTX
Sales Rank: 84
Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars
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Features

  • Visit the village often throughout the day, because different activities happen at different times; plus, special things sometimes happen on holidays.
  • Interact with others-up to four other players can move into the village and take turns playing in a shared village, cooperating and competing on one game pak.
  • Swap Memory Cards with friends who have the game and travel to their villages to interact with different characters there. In other villages, players find different assortments of items and build new relationships with different groups of villagers.
  • Pay off and improve your house by returning daily, adding floors and new furnishings; and watch how other human characters improve their houses, which adds a competitive element.

Reviews (523)

5-0 out of 5 stars What a Game!!!
WOW! I can't believe how much fun this game is! The whole 'real time' thing is really cool. You get on, and if it's dark outside, it's dark on the game.Tom Nook's general store "Nook's Cranny" closes at 10:00 and re-opens the next day at 9:00.
When you get in the game you have to name your character and the town you live in, the only problem is that you only have 1000 bells (the currency in the game) and the teeny tiny house you get costs 19,800 bells. So you have to work part-time in Nook's store. He gives you lots of odd jobs to do, such as posting adds for his store and running packages to and fro.
There are endless things to do, you can fish, shake trees for cherries, 100 bells and other things (but be warned! You can knock a beehive out... and I'll let you figure out what happens next!) You can change your clothes, do favors for neighbors,mail letters...
There are lots of neighbors to talk to, and new ones are always moving in. Sometimes they'll send you letters with gifts attached!
I'm yet to find the 'end' of THIS game!
This is an awsome game I'd reccomend to ANYONE!

5-0 out of 5 stars BANANAS
I recently left home to live on my college campus and let's just say that Animal Crossing soon became the only education I would be receiving. Yeah, I know it sounds bad...but it really wasnt! (I managed scrape up A's and B's at the end of semesters). I was introduced to this delightful game by none other than my lovely room-mate and the bubbly town of OBX soon became my home away from home! This game is superb and should be ranked in a class by itself...at times it doesn't feel like a game but like LIFE. There are neighbours with various personalities, traveling guests, a local shopping center, fishing, fruit-collecting, and so much more that are simple but heart-warming. NOW! Stop reading reviews and go buy the game TRUST ME on this one, it is worth the buy...:-)

5-0 out of 5 stars Strangely addicting
Back before this came out, I remember being excited to give it a try mostly because I wanted to get those old NES games on here. Well after I got it, I became hopelessly addicted to further expanding my house and its furnishings as did some of my other friends. If you've somehow managed to stay away from this game, you really do need to give it a chance. Don't be turned off by the graphics because although they look kiddie and dated, they get the job done. Animal Crossing is one of the reasons why Nintendo is so good at delivering an innovative experience that no other company, besides a small few, can seem to create. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Video Games    2. Nintendo Game Boy (Gameboy)    3. Gamecube (Game Cube, Game-cube)    4. Action    5. Adventure   


87. Xbox Controller S (Blue)
by Microsoft
Video Game
list price: $29.99 -- our price: $23.95
(price subject to change: see help)
Asin: B0000C6EDL
Sales Rank: 112
Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars
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Features

  • 9.8 foot cable with inline release
  • Blue controler has 3 analog buttons with 256 levels of sensitivity
  • 2 analog pressure-point triggers
  • 2 vibration feedback motors, 2 menu navigation buttons
  • 2 expansion slots for memory cards or other accessories (sold separately)

Reviews (14)

1-0 out of 5 stars Please explain!
Please explain to me why you people believe the S-type controller is better. Now I know that I am probably a dissenting view on this, but I honestly love the old "Big and Bulky" controller. If the controller is too big for you then I guess the S-Type is a good choice, but I prefer the original. The S-Type is wierd to play with, because the black and white buttons are at the bottom of the controller instead of the top, and the layout of the analog sticks are the only thing that seem to resemble the original controller (with exception of the colors of the A B X and Y buttons).

5-0 out of 5 stars Funky color, but it's popular...
...at least, it's popular at my store. I say "funky" because the dark blue color doesn't seem to go well with the black and green XBox...but my customers don't seem to mind. It outsells the green S and almost outsells the black S at my store. Those who bought an XBox when it first came out remember the monstrously oversized controller that came with it. Fans complained, and Microsoft created the Controller S ("S" for "small") to alleviate the cramped hands and aggravation the original controller caused. (The original still has its fans, though; I get a handful of requests each month for it). The control layout may take some getting used to, as many games require the use of all of the buttons, and reaching the small black and white buttons near the bottom of the controller can be risky in heavy combat (such as switching grenade types while battling an Elite in Halo). Otherwise, this controller is great. It's just the right size for most people, although if you're buying a controller for someone with small hands (like a child, for example) then I suggest the Mad Catz MicroCon, perfectly suited for smaller hands. The Controller S is also available in green and black.

I hope this review was helpful

--Christian Wheeler

5-0 out of 5 stars The $30 is worth it
I know they have cheaper Xbox controllers out there, but most of them suck. I remember when I got a $20 controller, and shortly, it started working like crap. I know $30 is a little pricey for a controller, but I'd rather spend $30 for a good controller than spend $20 for a crappy controller. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Microsoft    2. Controllers    3. Video Games    4. Xbox (x box)   


88. PSP Dynasty Warriors
by KOEI Corp
Video Game (16 March, 2005)
-- our price: $46.95
(price subject to change: see help)
Asin: B0007V46IO
Sales Rank: 263
Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars
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Features

  • New battlefield area system creates new strategic gameplay and allows for shorter periods of play ideal for a mobile environment.
  • New "Second-in-Command" officer control system gives bodyguards special skills that you control.
  • With hundreds of "Second-in-Command" officers to discover, you can collect and select which officers you take into battle.
  • Exchange "Second-in-Command" officers using the Memory Stick Duo.
  • Play as 42 Dynasty Warriors from all Three Kingdoms and Unaligned forces.

Reviews (7)

5-0 out of 5 stars Warriors is portable!!!!
Just when you got tired of sitting at home in front of the tv playing Dynasty Warriors on your PS2, KOEI makes a portable version of it for the PSP!

Enjoy the non-stop action of Dynasty Warriors on your PSP. Select warriors from any one of the three dynasties (WU, WEI, and SHU) and select special unaligned characters including the legendary LU BU.

Fight your way across China in 7 different stages in Musou Mode or pick a fighter and train him in Free Mode. With 42 warriors to choose from and 200 different officers to have under your command, you can conquer China on the go!

Bottom Line:KOEI better make a second one soon!

4-0 out of 5 stars good,but...
This is an action packed chinise game,you get to choose from different characters and kill other dynasties.It is very exciting but when you continue to play it gets a little boring.Cause all the time is killing other people in foot,horses or elephants.To some people this game never gets boring,to some it does.To me its good.It is good but not worth 50bucks or more,Im waiting for them to low it to 40,I rented it,cause it costed 52bucks and Rengoku 40,I buyed Rengoku and I'm gonna wait now for Dead to Rights:The Reckoning,Death Jr.,Gran Theft Auto and Coded Arms.PSP is hot with games,poor Nintendo DS.

3-0 out of 5 stars Save your money
Of all the Dynasty Warrior games this one is the least enertaining. And with the price they are charging for it you could just buy Dynasty Warriors 5, which is a lot more fun. ... Read more


89. Mercenaries
by Lucasarts Entertainment
CD-ROM (10 January, 2005)
-- our price: $47.88
(price subject to change: see help)
Asin: B00020BV2E
Sales Rank: 541
Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars
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Features

  • Highly detailed and massive open environments that are completely interactive. If you can see it, you can use it, steal it, drive it, fly it or blow it up.
  • Explosive combat - choose from a huge arsenal of realistic military weapons to lay waste to anything in sight. You have the firepower.
  • Flexible gameplay - Use your weapons and your imagination to complete the missions any way you like.
  • Dozens of military and civilian vehicles, ranging from tanks, cars and trucks, to helicopters that can be commandeered and used for any purpose.
  • 52 action packed missions representing each playing card of the most wanted list and hundreds of dangerous, but highly profitable side missions.

Reviews (36)

4-0 out of 5 stars A New Version of GTA Type Game
This Game Could be called GTA in North Korea. But that would be an understatement. What this game does is put the Best Aspects Of GTA and adds a ton of features for a war game. You have the ability to call in airstrikes, Supply and AMMO Drops, Pickup for the captured Terrorists, and the variety of destructable objects is unlimited.If you see it, you can destroy it. You go on several misSions working for different factionS such as the russians, chinese, mafia, south korea to build up both your bankroll and status so you can buy more weapons and supplies. The controls get some getting used to as not all of the controls handle the same on all Vehicles that can make things confusing.
As for the negatives except for a Sound glitch on the shotgun weapon ,where you simply do not have any sound what so ever, there really are none .THIS SEEMS TO BE A BUG ONLY ON THE PS2 GAME ONLY. Overall this game is great as far as an action 3rd person shooter. If you loved GTA You won't be dissapointed.

4-0 out of 5 stars Rent it.....
Best fun I have had in a long time. Great game. However, I'd never pay $50.00 for a game I can't play online. It's worth renting for sure.

5-0 out of 5 stars One of the best
This game has the best graphics (next to Halo and some other games) that i have ever seen. Me, I like to blow things up and have a stress reliever at the same time. I also like chalenges which make this game better. If you like to blow things up, see different places, and experience really cool gameplay, this game is definately for you. This game let's you choose your style of gameplay, whether it is stealth or full-on destruction, which makes this game one of the best games in the PS2 world. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Video Games    2. PS2 (PSX2)    3. Sony Playstation (Play station) 2    4. Playstation2 (Play station2)    5. Action    6. Adventure   


90. Tales of Symphonia
by Namco
Video Game (13 July, 2004)
list price: $49.99 -- our price: $19.95
(price subject to change: see help)
Asin: B0001OK7VW
Sales Rank: 60
Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars
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Features

  • Execute hundreds of special attacks, spells, and combos
  • Dozens of mini-games and side quests
  • For 1 to 4 players
  • Command real time battles in a 3-D battle system with full control over the characters
  • Fully customizable character growth system to suit your fighting style

Reviews (110)

5-0 out of 5 stars Good things come to those who wait
some people have said the story is too cliched. I'm writing this review to say that good things come to those who wait. To those that said the game isn't 80 hours, I am so hooked on this game that I am on playthrough 2 at 83 hours. This game has such good replayabiity. I'll leave details to other guides, but don't let people complaining of a cliched storyline. The enemies get better too. I found myself on the verge of tears a few times. Just remember, you will experience one of the best gaming experiances ever 1/4 into the game.

5-0 out of 5 stars Great game
Awesome game! Tons of characters, moves, and weapons. the storyline is long enough, but through in hundreds of sidequests, and you have yourself over 80 hours of gameplay. Myself I only did a couple sidequests, so it took me 44 hours! I would recommend this game to anyone who loves RPGs. Especially long ones with a great storyline!

5-0 out of 5 stars Wow
I didn't purchase this game until a few months after it came out cause I didn't think it would be a whole lot of fun.However, I decided to purchase it and this game blew me away.It took me a while of figuring out how to play it and even starting it a 2nd time, I still find new stuff.This game has become a gem in my video game collection.

The bosses are fun and intresting, the character and thier design are phenominal (they have to be since they were done by the creator of Oh! My Goddess), the story has so many twists and turns that it left me speechless at times, and the dubbing is superb which is a weak area in most dubbed games.As well, the battle set-up is intresting and different, the character technqiues are superb, and the weapons in the games are some of the best i have ever seen.

A most awesome game. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Video Games    2. Gamecube (Game Cube, Game-cube)    3. Action    4. Adventure   


91. XENOSAGA EPISODE II Jenseits von Gut und Bose
by Namco
CD-ROM (15 February, 2005)
-- our price: $45.95
(price subject to change: see help)
Asin: B0002CHJAA
Sales Rank: 352
Average Customer Review: 3.5 out of 5 stars
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Features

  • An extensive experience system features over 100 different skills to customize characters to the players preference.
  • A new and improved complex battle system utilizes team combination attacks, a refined boost system, double team attacks and a zone attack/break system. The turn-based battle engine requires even more strategy and provides a deeper challenge.
  • Shion, KOS-MOS and other favorite EPISODE I characters return with more mature,refined character designs and all new mechs.
  • Hours of dazzling cinematics are complemented by high quality English voice acting.Complex philosophical themes add depth to an already sophisticated, dramatic storyline that could stand on its own as an intricately woven masterpiece.

Reviews (31)

3-0 out of 5 stars Playing this game is like channeling saidin.
The story is Good.The movies are always entertaining, and the story is always interesting.It never reaches the emotional depths that the last game did.There seems to be a greater emphasis on making the whole thing more...unrealistic.The first game presented a believable future - all the technology was explained, things behaved realistically, etc.That's all thrown out in this game...it might sound strange, but it seems to be more "Japanese" than Episode 1.Characters now swordfight in a Samurai style and shout things in what sounds very similar to Japanese.They shoot lasers out of their swords (and it's never explained why).There's even a character that wears samurai-ish robes.It destroys any believability this universe had.

Also, I'm personally disappointed that the game focused so much on Jr. (couldn't stand him from the first game), and not so much on wonderful KOS-MOS, who's not even present in the first half, and barely says two words in the second.And this is a Very Good Thing, because some of the voice actor changes were not for the better.Shion's VA is improved, but KOS-MOS's was a huge downgrade.

The music is also terrible compared to last game's.Episode 1 marked the first time I ran out and bought the soundtrack to a game.The beautiful orchestra and haunting chorus from that game have been replaced by forgettable boppy tunes, with maybe one decent melody in the whole thing.

Now, one to Dark One's taint = the gameplay.The battle system is easily the worst I have ever seen in any RPG.Ever.They aren't random - the enemies are onscreen.This is the One and Only Good thing.When you do touch an enemy, it takes a strangely long time to load.Your characters appear, one-by one.Then the monsters appear, one-by one.Sometimes, you'll be surrounded by the enemy.Other times, you'll surround the enemy yourself.This is Completely Random.Even if you attack an enemy from behind, you won't start the battle at the enemy's back.Which is too bad, as Back Attacks do more damage, and every time you enter a battle, you'll be desperate to scrape up as much damage as possible.

There's no such things as Powerful Moves here.You're forced to hit an enemy in specific "zones", which you do by hitting Triangle or Circle (did I mention the moves you do have no titles?Bye-bye, Moonlight Serenade or Spell Ray).Hit Triangle/Circle in the right order, and you get what's called a Zone Break.Now, you have to Boost your other characters in so they can damage the enemy while it's in this "break" stage.You boost the other characters by having them sit there and Not Attack during their own attack phase.

You are FORCED to do this - while some enemies do have special weaknesses, they're not exactly mind-blowing helpful for the majority of enemy types.Instead, you have to do the Zone Break, or all of your moves will do about 20 damage...to a creature that has 5,000 HP.And there's still 3 other creatures in the battle, all with 10,000 HP each.

Sound fun to you?Admittedly, once you DO get an enemy's weakness down, and get a Zone Break in, then Boost all of your characters in a row to take advantage of the enemy's weakness and the zone break, you can rack up huge damage.Sometimes it's even enough to take a single enemy down - and it only took 10 minutes to build up!

So, yes, the battle system will corrode your soul.Expect every battle to last at least 5 minutes, and that's if you're quick and know what you're doing.Meaning that you've already fought this enemy before and have either memorized it's Zone Break and weaknesses, or you've taught one of your characters a Memory skill.

And here's another embarassing part of the game.Every single character can learn every single skill.This completely destroys any individuality the characters had.KOS-MOS still has a couple special skills only she can use, but they're not nearly as impressive as the classics from the first game.Instead of being awed by what your characters are capable of, you cooly assign specific skills to each character based on what attributes you want in each battle.If that sounds fun to you, it's not.Many of these skills are useless, and characters will repeat skills that are helpful.

It's possible to "unlock" new skills and Double Attacks (two characters team up to attack) by undergoing the torture that is the game's sidequests.You run around, doing good deeds for people.These good deeds are very loosely explained, and very often involve playing fetch from place to place.I didn't even attempt it.

Other things that will leave you a blackened husk inside when the game is done: The puzzles in the dungeons.Oh how I wish my mind could let me forget them so I could live again.Unfortunately I can't, and so I will always remember shooting boxes to form a bridge, shooting boxes to clear a bridge, and shooting boxes of a specific color that explode other boxes of the same color around them.To form a bridge.

In conclusion, let me just say that I hope Episode 3 is better, or I will go insane.Or the Red Ajah will come for me in the form of Final Fantasy XII.

4-0 out of 5 stars Nothing on the original game!
Xenosaga Episode I Der Wille Zur Macht, was a breakthrough in gaming!It had deep characterization, a deep storyline, innovative battle system and a soundtrack that blew you out of this world!It was a plot driven game with an intoxicating storyline.Episode II doesn't compare to the original in very many ways at all.Things have been changed that shouldn't have been changed, and in all essence, it's more like watching a season 2 of a declining TV series.

Xenosaga Episode II isn't a bad game.It's actually really good!It's just that it suffers from the sequel syndrome.The first one hit a level that was so high, and now this one has to compare.Either you'll be quite surprised by where it goes, or quite disappointed.

The game opens up with a flashback of Chaos being sent to Miltia with a realian named Canaan to see why all the Realians have gone berserk.Chaos and Canaan meet up with only one who still seems to be in control of himself.General Jin Uzuki, and to prevent spoiling more, let's just the say we rejoin our main cast from the first game in mere moments.

Where as Xenosaga Episode I put an emphasis on storyline, Episode II seems to put an emphasis on character development.It does a fairly good job too.You'll learn more about these characters, and be able to cope with them.Unfortunately, if you haven't played the first game yet, it's all mysterious to you.

A few things about the gameplay have changed.The battle system is refined just a bit.Now enemies are in "zones".Either Zone A, B, or C.Depending on the zone they're in they could take a lot of damage from your attacks.You can also knock them in the air, or down on the ground.You can also link attacks together to perform devastating combinations.Characters attack using points.If you decide to "stock" (by defending) you can attack more times in one turn.

Xenosaga Episode II is not an easy game.You can't just mash down on buttons and expect to win battles.There does need to be strategy involved.Without strategy, you'll more than likely lose.

The character raising is different.In the first game, you had Ether Points (Magic), Tech Points and skill points.In this one you only have ether points to improve your magic skills.Truthfully, that's sad since all your characters learn the same skills, and once you've learned everything (being that there are no Tech points and Skill points in this one) you'll have a bunch of Ether Points sitting around begging to be used, and they never will.

The graphics in the game have been updated from the first one.I personally didn't think this was neccessary.They tried to make the characters look more "human" and I personally thought the anime look of the first game was just fine.Some of their actions look a little strange, mostly because the dubbing of the game to English was terrible, but otherwise, the graphics are smooth and rich.KOS-MOS looks the nicest out of all the characters.

The voices, for whatever reason, have also changed.I was not too fond of this.The voices from the first game were perfect. These voices are either superb, or they're terrible.MOMO for example, has a terrible voice actor, while Chaos has a fairly good one.

The music is no where near as good as the first game.Actually, to be truthful, the music in this game is forgettable, and you won't care too much for it in the end.It's not the first one.

There aren't as many cutscenes as the first Xenosaga, and while the story is intriguing, the cutscenes don't flow quite as well.Also, it's sad to see this game isn't as long as the first one, and there aren't as many secrets.I thought the game would have more secrets than what I got.

It's also very disappointing with what you get from having a save file at the end of the first Xenosaga.Just a bunch of skills and whatnot.Nothing more.No impact on the story or anything.Really, the save file is useless.

Xenosaga Episode II does work, but it's sad that it can't live up to the first game.It had potential to live up considering how long it was in development, and what the first game gave it to go with.I just wish it could've fallen through.

If you loved the first Xenosaga game, pick this up.You won't regret it, but you probably won't remember it as well as the first game either.

4-0 out of 5 stars Well Done
I thought the first game was so-so; the 2nd much better.The combat is simpler to understand but more complicated to use - you start with all the fighting techniques you're going to get.Its up to you to figure out which characters and combinations of attacks work well in a given situation.Its a bit confusing until you get the hang of it. Bosses are a bit more complicated - you need to mix up the attacks of more than one character to be effective.There's always one major weakness to be uncovered.

As far as the series - well, the story doesn't end here - if anything, it gets more complicated.Only a few loose ends are resolved, and several new ones are added.

After the game ends, be sure to save - then continue using saved data.The game continues with a huge side quest that's not series related but has a story all its own.

Over all - there's room for improvement, bt I'd say its better than FFX2. ... Read more

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92. PSP MVP Baseball
by Electronic Arts
Video Game (18 May, 2005)
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Asin: B0007U0GSY
Sales Rank: 181
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93. Brother in Arms Road to Hill 30
by UBI Soft
CD-ROM (22 February, 2005)
-- our price: $29.99
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Asin: B00069BV7G
Sales Rank: 238
Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars
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Features

  • One of a Kind: Brothers in Arms is the only first-person tactical shooter set in WWII.
  • Real Military Tactics: Intuitive and easy-to-use squad controls appeal to both the hardcore and mainstream gaming audience.
  • Real Soldiers: Featuring a cast of more than 20 characters, each having a distinctly unique personality, appearance, and style.
  • Revolutionary AI System: Allies and enemies use the standard operating procedures of fire and maneuver to flank and kill their foes.
  • Unprecedented Authenticity: Historically accurate and detailed battlefields, events, and equipment recreated from Army Signal Corps photos, Aerial Reconnaissance Imagery, and eyewitness accounts.

Reviews (14)

3-0 out of 5 stars It has potential...
Brothers In Arms is, as the name suggests, a story similar to that of the series Band of Brothers. You are Sgt. Matt Baker and fight as a trooper in the 101st Airborne alongside a squad of your wartime buddies from D-day until eight days after. Good start for a story, and it does grab you at the beginning. But it let's go rather quickly.
The characters are underdeveloped. You learn a little about your character via short monologues before each mission and a little about your comrades from blurbs in the instruction book, but that's about it. Your squad is supposedly comprised of deep, multi-dimensional people who each have different struggles throughout the ordeal. But those dynamic characters are never explored. They rarely speak, and when they do it is so rushed it loses all meaning. Additionally, you have no need to get attached to them or fear their loss for if they die during a mission they magically rise again for the next mission. You only lose your men between missions, as the story dictates.
The gameplay itself is entertaining if a little repetitive. You must use your squad to outmaneuver the enemy and suppress him. For this game actual military strategy does help, but it's not necessary for victory. The game is repetitive because usually the same tactics work for every encounter. Each encounter has a different setting, number of enemies, etc., but the basic strategy rarely changes. Here is another instance where a little more depth would have added a lot. Your men are not the brightest troopers to land in Normandy and they often die frustratingly quickly. Also, you have very few commands to issue them, making it difficult to tell them exactly what you want them to.
And if you consider historical accuracy an important quality in a game, one more thing will infuriate you about this game. You are sent on some insane missions. For instance, your squad is ordered to clear out the entire industrial sector of Caen. I found myself looking for the rest of thousands of allied troops who were involved in the battle at Caen, not to mention the thousands of German soldiers who defended the city. Granted, it is just a game, but that boiling down such a massive confrontation as Caen to six allies vs. thirty Germans is a little ridiculus.
The game contains few glitches, but some are rather noticeable (like a tank firing backwards through its turret to hit you. Hmmm...).
But, despite my complaints, I did enjoy the game. The story will captivate anyone who enjoys WWII history/fiction. The game play is also entertaining and different from regular 1st person shooters. The sound, lighting, and other technical aspects are beyond comparison. They are worth whatever frustrations the rest of the game provides. So, I would recommend this game for at least a rental, definitely worth buying if you enjoy the more antiquated weaponry and tactics from the WWII-era, especially since the price has been lowered.

5-0 out of 5 stars War the Way It Ought to Be
This is an awesome game.At first I thought the idea of commanding several troops into battle would be too difficult, but the controls are relatively simple.Don't get me wrong, this is not an easy game.There's no way you and your troops will survive if you go in guns blazing.It does take careful planning.My only frustration came from my squad not going EXACTLY where I tell them to go.For instance, I'll direct them to hide behind a barrier and sometimes they'll go in front or the side and get shot up.It's important to try to keep them alive if you want to get through each mission.

Since this is an actual event, it made it even more enjoyable to take part in history.

4-0 out of 5 stars A very "different" shooter for the PS2
This game is very "diffrent" than other shooters for PS2.

The tactical part of the game is great and is a real develpment for shooters overall.The game uses the concept of suppressive fire and flanking movements.The AI also uses this stratagey when they attack you.

The weapons are great. The shooting is extremely difficult. I believe that the shooting is very realistic.As one other reviewer said, I can't believe that they missed the fact that you can't reload the M1 while there is still ammo in the rifle.

The online portion of the game was a let down for me.The most players that can be in one game is four, and it takes forever for all the screens to load to play.You can not use your mic while in the games online, only when you are in the pregame set up.Furthermore, no one plays online, and it is very difficult to find a good game.Why can't game designers copy the Socom 2 model?Have clans, good maps, decent mic communication, and good lobbies.

Overall, this game is very authentic in it's gameplay.The sterotypical diolague is kinda dumb, but I can get beyone that.The tactical elements of the game is a huge development and should set a new standard in terms of FPS tactics.However, I would recomend Call of Duty: Finest Hour or Socom 2 (for online play) before playing this game. ... Read more

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94. Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas
by Rockstar Games
Video Game (06 June, 2005)
list price: $49.99 -- our price: $49.99
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Asin: B0007ZD79E
Sales Rank: 71
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Features

  • Steal all-new vehicles, including bicycles
  • Improved fighting elements -- smoother hand-to-hand combat, plus the ability to hold a weapon in each hand
  • New graphic elements as cars get dirty and even rust, the longer you drive them
  • Drive through the largest GTA environment ever -- The game has three cities players can explore, for a gaming area 5 times larger than Vice City
  • Recruit new characters into a street gang and take over by leading drive-by shootings against rivals

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95. Tiger Woods PGA Tour 2005
by Electronic Arts
CD-ROM (20 September, 2004)
list price: $49.99 -- our price: $29.88
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Asin: B0002I9RPY
Sales Rank: 202
Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars
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Features

  • Compete as or against 15 different PGA golfers; GameFaceII lets you create a new golfer from the ground up
  • Create a PGA career by attracting sponsors and competing over 10 seasons
  • For 1 player
  • Golf sports game
  • 14 courses; 8 of them new this year

Reviews (28)

2-0 out of 5 stars No DSL support, are you kidding me?
Yeah so maybe DSL doesn't compare to cable but I am not the only person in the world who has it.The fact that this game works fine with cable AND dial-up but not DSL is mind boggling.Worse, it doesn't even state the incompatibility on the back of the game or anywhere in the manual.After spending an hour trying to get it to work I finally spent a few bucks and called the tech support line only to find out it DSL is not supported.How come DSL works fine in Tiger Woods 2004 and not 2005?Ah, screw it, I'm done ?#@?! about it.My final answer is, "Boycott this game and save your money".

5-0 out of 5 stars Tiger Woods PGA Tour 2005
Tiger-Proof your favorite course and change the way the game is played. Using the revolutionary course-altering system, you can create that intensely challenging course you've always dreamed about. Put yourself in the game with GameFace II and take on the legends of golf including Arnold Palmer, Jack Nicklaus, and Ben Hogan and become a legend yourself. Tiger Woods 2005 features eight new licensed courses and two new fantasy courses, including Coeur d'Alene, Colonial Country Club, Sherwood Country Club, Fancourt Golf Club Estate and Troon North - Monument Course. Compete as or against 15 different PGA TOUR players including Tiger Woods, John Daly, Vijay Singh, Charles Howell III, Notah Begay III, and Jesper Parnevik, among others. New putting and chipping systems allow for more control on the green or when you leave an approach shot short.

Plainly, it's best said that Tiger Woods PGA Tour 2005 is a polished, yet expected, upgrade to last year's version. It's got some awesome new features that go a really long way -- like GameFace II and TigerProofing -- and there's just ton of other options like a logo editor for TigerProofing, a Hall of Legends, and so much more that you should just find out about for yourself.

I was especially pleased to see Tour Mode difficulty added in, as it was a specific hope of mine last year. It's still not too simulation-heavy (like last year's PC version), meaning the analog swing is still fairly forgiving if you're careful with it, but it does provide a better challenge and you'll get extra cash rewards for playing in the difficulty.

All that laid out, I can highly recommend Tiger Woods PGA Tour 2005, whether you've played last year's version or not. There's a lot here for everyone and I know I couldn't do without having all these great new additions to last me until the next version.

3-0 out of 5 stars Basically a Repeat of 2004
Tiger Woods 2004 is a very fun game, and although 2005 is just as fun, it is really just more-of-the-same. The golfing interface is almost identical to 2004, with only 1 improvement among the continuing set of flaws, and that 1 improvement may not even really be an improvement. I get the impression (and it may be this way with many of the game manufacturers) that they are just biding their time until next year when the PS3 comes out, and they are not wasting their energy to improve PS2 games. I'll think seriously about buying any more games this year at all, if this is going to be one of the best of the bunch for PS2.

PROS:

* Game play interface (analog swing, etc) is the same, and still good. In fact the best of all golf games.

* Online play is fun with friends or strangers.

CONS:

* Graphics/textures lacking. The clothes LOOK TERRIBLE in this game. Half of the pants look "soiled" unless they're a solid color, like black. It's obvious they didn't put much effort intoimproving the way this game looks, regarding grass, shadows, etc. The clothing designers should be embarrassed. The clothes look "frozen" in place like video games from a few years ago.

* Game Face II is tedious and annoying. It took me forever to make my first character because there is screen after screen after screen of options. Half of them you can't figure out what they're doing either, because there are no prompts telling you what's happening. It's a nice idea but the execution leaves much to be desired. The skin tone system is completely un-intuitive. First you pick some sort of "base tone" that looks like no human skin you've ever seen before, then "modify" it with TWO different sliders?This makes no sense -- you think you're making a caucasian and the guy comes out with gray alien skin. What's up with that?

* Finding items/clothing in pro-shop is SLOW, TEDIOUS and ANNOYING. The interface is WORSE than TW 2004. It honestly takes a full 2-3 seconds to scroll from item to item down a list that could have 50 items in it. Item sorting mechanism sucks, and for some reason when you go to the Pro Shop there are "Featured" items that are for some reason NEVER worth buying. Why is this even in the game? I suspect it has to do with how much money sponsors are paying to get products in the game.

* Game is still one giant golf equipment commercial. True, equipment is important in golf and it is a brilliant way to tie in product placements and make money for EA SPORTS. But still, I shouldn't have to feel like I'm prostituting myself just for selecting NIKE golf balls when I'm playing a game -- for no other reason than they have a higher spin rating. I honestly wish there were an option to TURN OFF THE BRAND NAMES. I'm certain this will never happen though.

* Leveling-up system gets old. It's the same video-game pattern as always. Win a game, get money, spend money on Attribute points. Rinse. Repeat. Until you get to Tiger who is like 99 on everything. By the time you've done that you're a good golfer and you can win. Yay.

* Chipping interface STILL SUCKS BAD!!!!!What's up with that square thing with the crawler dots?This is the worst part of the playing interface, and it makes no sense why they left it that way when the rest of the game is so good. ?????

* The course designer-thing is lame. Why can't I design a course from start to finish they way I want? Why do I have to pick a hole from this course, pick a hole from that course... I actually know why, it's because that would be a lot of work to build a level-creation engine into the game itself, but you play all the courses so dang many times you get tired of looking at them.

I'll be waiting until a major update for Playstation 3 to come out before I buy any more Tiger Woods golf games. ... Read more

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96. Star Wars Battlefront
by Lucasarts Entertainment
Video Game (21 September, 2004)
-- our price: $44.95
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Asin: B0001DI6FM
Sales Rank: 135
Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars
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Features

  • 20 different soldier types from the Rebel Alliance, Galactic Empire, Republic Clone Army, and Separatist Battle Droids
  • More than 30 weapons including blaster rifles, rocket launchers, and thermal detonators
  • For 1 to 16 players online, and split screen mode for offline multiplayer play
  • Action-shooter game that lets you relive your favorite Star Wars battles
  • Battle in more than 12 environments across 10 diverse planets

Reviews (85)

5-0 out of 5 stars great mulitplayer game for a firstperson shooter lover
i thought this game was great and has the best splitscreen play of any firstperson shooter i have ever played. I couldn't find any downsides to the game and all the reviews i read on it were good. For Splitscreen you choose one of the huge and detailed maps to fight agianst youre friends. on single player you can capture planets, fight lots of the battles from the movies, or just hop right into a battle on any map as the Cis, Republic, Empire, or Rebels. I wouldn't get this game if you only have one controler or don't have xbox live. The only real downside to this game was VERY minor. Jedi are impossible to kill. Also during the battles you reincarnate as a sniper, rocket launcher guy, machine gunner, pilot, or a unique charecter that varies throught the missions such as a guy with a jet pack or a wookie.You can also get in tons of different vehichles and planes that vary from map to map. Overall i would give this game two thumbs up.

P.S. (Don't buy this game if you ABSOLUTLY HATE the Star Wars theme)

5-0 out of 5 stars best game in the world
I dont care what other people say about this game this game is the best. I rented this game at first and I begged my mom to buy it. I have this game and it has good vehicles, soldiers, turrets, ships, and i would reccomend it for any person who likes star wars. I cant wait for battlefront 2 to come out!

5-0 out of 5 stars the coolestgameever
This game is cool and has its ups and downs. The pros are that when you die, you can come back in the game by picking another soldier or the one you just picked, use specialties for your army, fun stages, cool vehicles, and good weapons. The cons are that you can't play as a jedi or sith [can pick this for a specialty and a jedi or sith will assist you ], you can't pick up dead enemy's or allies's weapons, and you only can comand 2 soldiers [also some times they ignore your comand]. Its still fun and is still cool so get this game. If you listen to your friends when they say this is a bad game then excweese me but this game is great. The xbox live is awsome as well. If you want to make sure if its fun or not rent it. For the star wars fans, buy this as soon as possible. "Also there is a couple more than 12 stages." so listen to me man, if you don't then "what ever!!!!!!!!!!!!!" ... Read more

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97. Mercenaries
by Lucasarts Entertainment
Video Game (10 January, 2005)
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Asin: B00020BV0Q
Sales Rank: 479
Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars
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Features

  • Highly detailed and massive open environments that are completely interactive. If you can see it, you can use it, steal it, drive it, fly it or blow it up.
  • Explosive combat - choose from a huge arsenal of realistic military weapons to lay waste to anything in sight. You have the firepower.
  • Flexible gameplay - Use your weapons and your imagination to complete the missions any way you like.
  • Dozens of military and civilian vehicles, ranging from tanks, cars and trucks, to helicopters that can be commandeered and used for any purpose.
  • 52 action packed missions representing each playing card of the most wanted list and hundreds of dangerous, but highly profitable side missions.

Reviews (41)

4-0 out of 5 stars great game
Mercenaries takes place in Korea, sometime after the Korean War.You'll notice such things on your map as the Demilitarized Zone. There are 4 groups you can sign contracts with: Allies, South Koreans, Chinese, and Russian Mafia.North Koreans are always your enemies no matter what.Other reviewers have said that this game is a lot like GTA, which is true in that you can steal vehicles, it's a third person shooter, and you can do basically whatever you want.I think it's better in a few ways: 1) you can steal HELICOPTERS 2) you don't have to drive around to find a gun shop, you can have ANYTHING dropped off right in front of you by a helicopter, including health, guns, vehicles 3) you can order bombs dropped using satellites to pinpoint the location

Some cons for this game include:
1) Doesn't work with my wireless controllers, game skips.
2) Boss battles, called Ace contracts, are really hard.
3) Spontaneous death is definitely an option, whether it's someone hitting you in the face with a well-placed rocket, getting bombed by some helicopter, flying in a helicopter and suddenly being hit by anti-air missiles, having someone snipe you, getting hit by a tank, etc.
4) Not really sure how to get allied troops to help you.I was given some troops as "support" for one of the Ace contracts and they just sat there and did nothing.
5) You get charged money for civilian casualties.
6) When your radar gets jammed you can't order air strikes or supply drops which gets really annoying.
7) Can't save in the middle of a mission, so if you die you go back to the beginning.

Overall this is a great game, but it can get really frustrating at times. Don't expect to be invincible like some reviews suggest. This game requires military strategizing if you don't want to get blown up going in like a madman, guns blazing.

4-0 out of 5 stars More pleasurable/not as deep as GTA
GTA really set the mold for freeform gaming,and it is the game by which other "copy-cats" are compared. It truly revolutionized a particular style of gaming. However,Ample credit (and $$)has been laid at Rockstar's feet, so here's to hoping that games can be judged on their own merits from this point on. After all, Miles Davis pioneered numerous styles in Jazz and launched "copycats," but what Jazz fans appreciated was what other musicians brought to Davis's initial creation(s). So, okay, Mercenaries vehicle physics pale in comparrison. But the question is: how does it deviate? Simple: it gives us splendid arcade war! Why would a gamer be interested in the car tricks that one can pull (ala GTA) when playing this? Its WAR! When playing a war game, my motivation is to hurt the enemy before he can hurt me...and since, in this game, I owe no particular alliegence to any nation, I get to cause much hurt.The vehicles are tools o' destruction, for Pete's sake!My only want in the vehicle dept. is that they never provided a heavily armed 'copter.But, man! I sure had a blast when I got my hands on my first No. Korean tank(spent an hour in a No. Korean base blowin' stuff up-cathartic destruction indeed, great escape from the stresses of the real word).Really improved upon GTA's gun targeting system (Rockstar disappointed me so much in their not improving this aspect during Vice City's release, that I'm not buying another GTA game till the fix this).Anyway, Mercenaries' A.I. is dumbed down, but this just made my avatar feel more super-heroic!And besides, some of the missions are difficult (my record, at games completion: died 40 times and had to restart missions 38 times). The final mission was particularly challenging, which really embellished the climatic feeling. The learning curve was just steep enough to keep the game challenging while also keeping it from being frustrating. ANd the second map came just in time to rescue me from becoming bored with the game.First game I've had to play every night (into the wee hours of the morning) since Shenmue II. In closing, X-box version has better frame-rates, less slow-down than PS2 version, but PS2 version looked dang good too.

5-0 out of 5 stars fbsgdjnsyjmyuuy
Very cool game. You can blow up almost anything, including your own base!!!Good graphics and fun missions should keep you interested for a couple months. ... Read more

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98. PS2 Stella Deus
by Atlus Software
CD-ROM (26 April, 2005)
-- our price: $49.99
(price subject to change: see help)
Asin: B000784XGW
Sales Rank: 301
Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars
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Features

  • Gorgeous hand-drawn artwork and voiced dialogue bring the world of Stella Deus to life!
  • Over 50 hours of tactical gameplay including side quests such as the Catacombs of Trial!
  • Effectively manage your characters to launch devastating Team Attacks!
  • Customize your inventory by fusing and creating items!

Reviews (2)

4-0 out of 5 stars The best since Final Fantasy Tactics
Granted it's not FFT yet it's the best Strategy RPG out there right now. the gameplsy is just fun, the grphics and the art design are pretty smooth and accomplish well on getting the player in the feeling of the game. The story is not as complex as FFt but its still pretty good, being far more serious than that of games like Disgaea or Phantom Brave.

i fu like SRPG's I highly recommend it.
a review from a fan to fans.

4-0 out of 5 stars So far its good but this is not FFT
I only played for 8 hours but I think I get the picture of the story/the game play.For those of you who want to buy this after playing Final Fantasy Tactics, be aware!Lower your expectations!

I believe that the top RPGs ever are:
1) Final Fantasy VI: because it had the biggest influence on plot-driven RPG genre than any other game.
2) Xenogears: The most sophisticated plot ever/ xenosaga sucks.
3) Final Fantasy Tactics: Plot is extremely complex.Xenosaga and Tactics is in a whole different level of complexity of plot.
Gameplay is just fun.
4) Final Fantasy VII: The first "real" 3-D RPG and first new generation RPG.
5)Secret of Mana 3/FF4/ Chrono Trigger/Cross.... Hits but not Classics.
6) Dragon Warrior series/ Lunar series/ Phantasy Star/ the other great non-mainstream ones/ Romancing Saga
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1000) Unlimited Saga:They should arrest the makers for consumer Fraud.

Using this ranking system, I believe that Stella Deus is not on FFT's level.A more appropriate comparison is with Disgaea.

It attempts to present a more complex plot than Disgaea but in terms of GAMEPLAY it does not beat Disgaea. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Video Games    2. PS2 (PSX2)    3. Sony Playstation (Play station) 2    4. Playstation2 (Play station2)    5. Action    6. Adventure    7. Role Playing Games (rpg, rpgs)    8. Strategy (Strategic)   


99. NBA Live 2005
by Electronic Arts
CD-ROM (28 September, 2004)
list price: $49.99 -- our price: $27.95
(price subject to change: see help)
Asin: B0002I9RP4
Sales Rank: 85
Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars
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Features

  • Dynasty mode lets you manage a franchise over 25 seasons
  • Games announced by Marv Albert and Mike Fratello
  • Single-player, multiplayer, and online