King of Fighters: Maximum Impact

Action Fighting 3D

King of Fighers: Maximum Impact is the first KOF title to be designed specifically for the PlayStation 2, rather than being based on any existing SNK arcade version. Maximum Impact features 24 of the most popular KOF characters such as Terry Bogard and Kyo Kusanagi all rendered in 3D. The game also features six brand new characters to the franchise, 4 unlockable characters, and a wide assortment of detailed battlegrounds and fighting maneuvers. [SNK NeoGeo]

Champions of Norrath

Role-Playing Action RPG

Create your own champions, each with unique powers, appearances and skills in this Action RPG. Experience an epic adventure filled with powerful action and ominous intrigue. Battle vicious monsters where your mastery of weaponry and spells is the only thing between you and the supremacy of evil. Champions of Norrath allows gamers to create their own unique hero to journey from the city of Faydwer into the wilds of Norrath to save the land from a gathering army of evil orcs and goblins. Players can adventure alone or with a band of up to three other players either over the Internet or on a single PlayStation 2 system with a Multitap. Import player characters into friends' games using a memory card and then take them home to play solo--the play options offer console gamers the freedom to play anytime and from any location. Champions of Norrath offers players more than 100 hours of gameplay per player character, unlimited battles, deadly missions and unmatched character customization in an enthralling fantasy world. [Sony Online Entertainment]

Guilty Gear Isuka

Action Fighting 2D

It's not evolution, it's revolution! Guilty Gear Isuka brings revolutionary upgrades to the acclaimed series with 4-player simultaneous play, deep customization and all-new game modes. New characters and arenas and returning trademarks such as precision fight system, hi-res animation and a colorful cast firmly establish Guilty Gear Isuka as the heir to the title of premiere 2D fighter. Features 4 player simultaneous fighting, combo upgrading and entirely new modes of play make this the deepest Guilty Gear ever; All new fight arenas, and three new characters totaling an amazing 23 fighters in all; Side-scrolling Boost mode offers an exciting new single-player action game experience; Blindingly fast play with precise control, an arsenal of killer combos and the ability to play as teams will make masters out of men; Amazing character design and premise from renowned artist Daisuke Ishiwatari Killer new soundtrack heavily influenced by rock-and-roll and heavy metal. [Sammy Studios]

Time Crisis: Crisis Zone

Action Shooter Light Gun

The action takes place in Garland Square, on the outskirts of London. The newly opened complex has been taken over by a terrorist group, and it's up to you to liberate it. Enjoy an unprecedented level of interaction with the background: shoot CDs and books off of store shelves, burn racks of clothing, break glass, or slice through metal bars. Blaze through levels using double-gun shooting action with two GunCon2s to take down enemies. Several gameplay modes and score rankings add to the game's replayability. Players weapons have a realistic effect on almost everything in the environment, including items on shelves and tables, glass windows and doors, metal bars and even racks of clothing. Players who have two Guncon2s can select a single- or double-gun game. Double-gun shooting action lets players equip two GunCon2s to take down enemies John Woo style, adding a fun and unique element to the game. Many unlockable features have been included in the game, such as extra play modes, special game settings, and even new enemies, giving the game high replay value. [Namco]