Tags for '2001'
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Game: Halo: Combat Evolved
Release Date: Nov 14, 2001Not only is this easily the best of the Xbox launch games, but it's easily one of the best shooters ever, on any platform. -
Game: Grand Theft Auto III
Release Date: Oct 22, 2001Grand Theft Auto III is, quite simply, an incredible experience that shouldn't be missed by anyone mature enough to handle it. -
Game: Final Fantasy X
Release Date: Dec 17, 2001If you've been waiting for the definitive role-playing game for the PlayStation 2, here it is. -
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Game: Super Smash Bros. Melee
Release Date: Dec 2, 2001Nintendo's spastic tribute to itself stands quite strong as one of the most engaging multiplayer games available for any console platform. -
Game: Paper Mario
Release Date: Feb 5, 2001With stunning graphics, excellent sound, and extremely solid gameplay, Paper Mario is a quality game on all fronts. -
Game: Gran Turismo 3: A-Spec
Release Date: Jul 9, 2001Its endless tuning options and many racing events will keep you engrossed in the game for many months, and it's accessible enough to be enjoyed by anyone who's the least bit interested in driving an exotic car. -
Release Date: Jun 27, 2001Lord of Destruction has a lot of depth that's readily apparent, yet it takes a long time to really see how much is packed into this great expansion. -
Game: Devil May Cry
Release Date: Oct 16, 2001Devil May Cry has successfully captured the twitch-based, relentlessly free-flowing gameplay style of so many classic 2D action games. -
Game: Black & White
Release Date: Mar 26, 2001No other PC game to date has so effectively combined so many seemingly incompatible elements into one highly polished game. -
Game: Luigi's Mansion
Release Date: Nov 17, 2001Luigi's Mansion features some refreshing ideas but fails to match the classic status of Mario's adventures. -
Release Date: Nov 12, 2001It boils down to this: You need to play Metal Gear Solid 2. -
Game: Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3
Release Date: Oct 28, 2001Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3 strikes a perfect balance between new and old and renders the two previous entries in the series almost completely obsolete in the process. -
Game: Conker's Bad Fur Day
Release Date: Mar 4, 2001The premise of the game is gimmicky, but after its sordid skin is peeled away, a true gem of a 3D platformer is revealed. -
Game: Dark Cloud
Release Date: May 28, 2001Dark Cloud successfully blends adventure, RPG, simulation, and strategy elements into one incredibly addictive game. -
Release Date: Dec 3, 2001Next to Rayman 2, Jak and Daxter is the best 3D platformer available for the PlayStation 2. -
Game: Pikmin
Release Date: Dec 2, 2001One part dark struggle for survival and one part cute fairy tale, Pikmin is an engaging game with the twisted charm found in a good Tim Burton movie. -
Game: Max Payne
Release Date: Jul 23, 2001It's an outstanding and original action game that's not just different from all other shooters to date, but also in many ways superior. -
Game: Clive Barker's Undying
Release Date: Feb 21, 2001Undying has superb graphics, truly impressive sound effects, and fast-paced, enjoyable action sequences. The entire game is very atmospheric, and a lot of fun to play. -
Game: SSX Tricky
Release Date: Nov 5, 2001More than just an upgrade of the original, SSX Tricky is the best snowboarding game ever made. -
Game: ICO
Release Date: Sep 24, 2001At a moment when cheap visual fluff is all too often framed by derivative game mechanics, ICO stands sound and elegant. -
Game: Twisted Metal: Black
Release Date: Jun 18, 2001Twisted Metal: Black is a terrific game in every respect. -
Release Date: Jun 18, 2001The game features plenty of great-looking scenery, memorable characters, and funny dialogue. -
Release Date: Nov 20, 2001Wolfenstein is well worth it for the multiplayer game alone, so the fact that you get a solid single-player game in the box can only be considered a bonus. -
Game: Sonic Adventure 2
Release Date: Jun 18, 2001Sonic Adventure 2 is an addictive platform game, whose gifts beckon you to come back and enjoy its entertaining and fast-paced gameplay system. -
Game: Half-Life: Blue Shift
Release Date: Jun 11, 2001The bad news is that Blue Shift, the actual game, doesn't amount to much on its own terms. The good news is that the revamped graphics and inclusion of Opposing Force make the retail package a lot more worthwhile.
