The shooter subgenre covers a few different types of action games. First-person shooters, light-gun games, and arcade-style flight combat games all fall under this category. Here are the nominees for the 2002 Best Shooter on PlayStation 2 award:
Dead to Rights
Publisher: Namco
Developer: Namco
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If you've ever wondered what it might feel like to be the lone action hero up against a ridiculous number of enemies, this game is about as close as you'll get.
Medal of Honor Frontline
Publisher: Electronic Arts
Developer: EALA
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Medal of Honor Frontline is one of those games that will surprise PlayStation 2 owners by dazzling them with terrific gameplay, visual flair, and some of the best sound yet heard on Sony's console.
Red Faction II
Publisher: THQ
Developer: Volition
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Red Faction II is one of the year's best console shooters, and it's sure to please fans of the first game.
SOCOM: U.S. Navy SEALs
Publisher: SCEA
Developer: Zipper Interactive
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SOCOM is surprisingly deep but extremely easy to get into, making it an excellent game regardless of whether you've played other multiplayer shooters before.
TimeSplitters 2
Publisher: Eidos Interactive
Developer: Free Radical Design
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TimeSplitters 2 may very well be the best split-screen multiplayer-focused first-person shooter ever created.
