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Welcome to Game Collector, where GameSpot hunts for great deals on games so you don't have to. This week's edition features GameSpot's current top 10 highest-rated PC games from the past 12 months to date. The list includes a variety of different types of games that share just one thing in common: They're all superb. If you're looking to complete your collection with some of the greatest PC games ever, or you're looking for the perfect gift for a gamer, then this week's Game Collector is for you.
Black & White (2001)
Street Price: $39
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More than three years in the making, Black & White is the first game produced by famed designer Peter Molyneux's company, Lionhead Studios. The concept is extremely ambitious: You play as a god, and get to rule over an entire world. Black & White surprised many players with its unusual combination of gameplay elements and its outstanding graphics. It's perhaps the most talked-about PC game this year.
No One Lives Forever (2000)
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Created by Monolith Productions, No One Lives Forever is an unforgettable first-person shooter that's influenced by the '60s spy movie genre. You play as classy secret agent Cate Archer, who's charged with protecting the world against the international crime syndicate known only as H.A.R.M. No One Lives Forever features a great story, great action, and excellent level design. It received GameSpot's Best Action Game of 2000 award.
Max Payne (2001)
Street Price: $49
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Designed over the course of four years by Finnish studio Remedy Entertainment, Max Payne is one shooter that lived up to the hype. The game's style is clearly influenced by Hong Kong action cinema, particularly the work of director John Woo. Max Payne looks beautiful and plays great--it features an innovative play mechanic called "bullet time," a special ability that causes all the action around you to slow down dramatically.
Baldur's Gate II: Shadows of Amn (2000)
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Baldur's Gate II is certainly one of the greatest computer role-playing games of all time. Sequel to the 1998 classic, Baldur's Gate II is better than its highly acclaimed predecessor in every respect. It features an epic quest, memorable characters, and countless colorful settings. And not only is Baldur's Gate II a huge game in itself, but it also offers plenty of replay value. It received GameSpot's Best RPG of 2000 award.
NASCAR Racing 4 (2001)
Street Price: $44
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The latest installment of Papyrus' venerable racing series is not only the best to date, but also one of the finest driving simulations ever made. The highly refined physics model in the game makes all of the dozens of cars on the track behave with striking realism. NASCAR Racing 4 features 21 different tracks, and the scaleable gameplay makes it suitable for beginners and experts alike.
Clive Barker's Undying (2001)
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This surprising first-person shooter was inspired by the work of the well-known British horror novelist, Clive Barker. You play as Patrick Galloway, an explorer and student of the occult who returns to visit an old friend at his ominous manor in Ireland. The manor is haunted, and you must battle the vicious creatures infesting the place, and also your friend's sinister siblings. Undying is atmospheric and often quite scary.
Superbike 2001 (2000)
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If you've ever wondered what it feels like to race at 190mph on the back of a powerful, world-class motorcycle, then look no further than Superbike 2001. This exhilarating simulation from Milestone Studios successfully captures the thrills and excitement of this dangerous, intense motorsport. Superbike 2001 features true-to-life physics, excellent graphics, and a variety of racing venues.
Giants: Citizen Kabuto (2000)
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The irreverently hilarious shooter Giants: Citizen Kabuto tells the story of a hapless group of space faring fellows who crash land while trying to get to a vacation resort. They find themselves in a battle against the aquatic Sea Reapers and an enormous Godzilla-like creature called Kabuto. Fortunately, they're armed to the teeth. Giants looks fantastic and it's got plenty of variety.
FIFA 2001: Major League Soccer (2001)
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FIFA 2001 is the latest in a long line of soccer simulations from Electronic Arts, and it's easily the greatest of them all. From the very lifelike motion-captured animation that brings all the superstars of soccer to life, to the highly authentic gameplay itself, FIFA 2001 Major League Soccer is one of the greatest sports simulations to date on any platform. It received GameSpot's Best Sports Game of 2000 award.
Enemy Engaged: RAH-66 Comanche vs. Ka-52 Hokum (2000)
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The best helicopter simulation since Jane's Longbow 2, Enemy Engaged is Razorworks' sequel to the popular 1999 sim, Apache/Havoc. It accurately models all of the characteristics of two different rotary-wing vehicles, and gives you a very real sense of what it's like to sit at the helm of either one. Yet despite its sophistication, Enemy Engaged is also highly accessible for all players. It received GameSpot's Best Simulation of 2000 award.
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