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Multiplayer games - split screen PS2

With split-screen, players don't connect to a network - local or online - because multiplayer play takes place on a single console or computer. Two or more players - usually a maximum of four - play at the same time, with each player having their own individual piece of screen on a TV or monitor. Split-screen is most popular on consoles, in genres such as shooters and racing games.

Need for Speed: Most Wanted (2005)
Need for Speed: Most Wanted (2005)

Racing 15 November 2005

The ninth installment in a legendary racing game franchise created by Electronic Arts company. After two Underground games, featuring illegal night street races, the franchise went back to its roots, combining ideas from the two most recent titles with classic elements. The player’s goal is to climb to the top of a black list of the most wanted drivers. Again you get to explore a huge virtual city, taking on different racing challenges. These include circuit, sprint, drag, elimination, time trial, speed challenge, and police pursuit. After completing enough of these you can challenge subsequent drivers from the black list. Apart from elements typical for the series, such as licensed cars and diverse soundtrack, the game features complex car customization, both in terms of appearance and performance.

PS2

Test Drive Unlimited
Test Drive Unlimited

Racing 20 February 2007

A new incarnation of the popular racing game series launched back in 1987 by Distinctive Software and Accolade. Test Drive Unlimited was developed by Eden Games, the creators of the V-Rally franchise, under the aegis of Atari. The main change in relation to its predecessors is the vast open world set on the faithfully recreated Oahu island, which can be freely explored. The players can undertake a number of various racing challenges to earn cash that lets them buy new vehicles for their garage. In total, there are over 90 licensed cars and motorcycles to choose from. In the game, we can modify our avatar by dressing him in designer clothes and even buy a new house with a bigger garage. The title features an innovatory multiplayer mode that, similarly to MMO productions, enables thousands of players to compete at the same time.

PS2

Half-Life
Half-Life

Action 30 November 2001

An FPS set in a science-fiction world, created by the debuting American studio Valve Software. The story takes place in secret research facility of Black Mesa and begins the main character of the game – Gordon Freeman - arrives at the facility. As a result of failed experiment that opened an inter-dimensional portal, the laboratory is invaded by aliens from planet Xen, and our protagonist has to fight for survival, facing not only alien creatures, but also soldiers of a special forces unit, sent in to cover up the disaster. The goal of the game is to escape from the destroyed facility with the assistance of its other workers. Half-Life has been acknowledged as a cornerstone of the FPS genre, skillfully combining FPP with horror elements and complex plot.

PS2

Need for Speed: Underground 2
Need for Speed: Underground 2

Racing 17 November 2004

A sequel to Need for Speed: Underground, a best-selling 2003 game from Electronic Arts, which changed the shape of one of the most popular car racing franchises. The game takes you to a virtual metropolis that thrives after dark. For the first time in the history of the franchise, the city is completely open for exploration. As you ride around its streets you can challenge the drivers you meet on the way or learn more about the favorite locations of the street racing community. The gameplay mechanics did not change much; rather, the developers focused on an even more detailed recreations of licensed cars and car parts used for tuning. The game’s graphics were noticeably improved, featuring all sorts of new visual effects. The soundtrack keeps equally high level, as usually featuring songs by famous artists across a wide spectrum of genres.

PS2

Need for Speed Carbon
Need for Speed Carbon

Racing 01 November 2006

The tenth installment in the bestselling racing game series originally launched back in 1995. The game lets you play as the main protagonist of the previous game. He returns to his home city only to find his domestic street racing scene taken over by rivaling gangs. As you take on new racing challenges, you take back your home town one district at a time. The game’s mechanics employ the well-proven solutions introduced by its predecessors, while introducing several new elements at the same time. Those include, first and foremost, canyon duels, which require much attention, as it is possible to run through the traffic barriers and roll down the slope. The other novelty is the team; you can assemble your own crew, and its members can aid you during races, e.g. by blocking your rivals. Additionally, the game features cut-scenes with real actors, several dozen licensed car models, as well as vast car customization options. Regarding the latter, Autosculpt module lets you modify almost any element of the car body.

PS2

Need for Speed: Underground
Need for Speed: Underground

Racing 17 November 2003

The seventh installment in the legendary racing series developed since 1995. Created once again by EA Black Box, the game brings revolutionary changes to the series, focusing on illegal street racing, popularized mainly by The Fast and the Furious movie. This time, apart from usual races, the player can take part in several racing events, such as drifting competitions or drag races. The game offers a wide set of licensed cars popular among the illegal racing aficionados. The game stands out with a wide array of car customization options it delivers - the player can buy licensed car parts produced by the most popular real-life manufacturers. Money is an important aspect of the game, because the player spends the cash they earned in races to buy new cars and parts. Need for Speed: Underground features a diverse soundtrack as well. The player can listen to a variety of genres, such as rap, techno, or metal.

PS2

The Guy Game
The Guy Game

Puzzle 20 January 2005

A quiz game dedicated to all adult men. Like any production of this type, The Guy Game, as it is called "the work", offers us hundreds of different questions that we have to answer, and the distinguishing element of this title from other quiz games are the numerous film clips with girls' participation.

PS2

Tony Hawk's American Wasteland
Tony Hawk's American Wasteland

Sports 18 October 2005

Tony Hawk's American Wasteland is another arcade game from the series, named after a well-known American sportsman. The play system resembles two versions of Tony Hawk's Underground, and the action is located only in Los Angeles (presence of real locations like Hollywood etc.).

PS2

Delta Force: Black Hawk Down - Team Sabre
Delta Force: Black Hawk Down - Team Sabre

Action 10 November 2006

The first official extension of the action/FPS game entitled "Delta Force: Black Hawk Down" (pol. "Delta Force: Helicopter in Fire"). Plugin offers us two new campaigns dedicated to single player gameplay and a number of upgrades to multiplayer mode.

PS2

Need for Speed ProStreet
Need for Speed ProStreet

Racing 13 November 2007

The 11th installment in the popular racing game series developed by Electronic Arts. In contrast to the previous parts of the game, this title completely abandons the idea of illegal races and transfers the action to professional racing circuits. Players take part in a number of challenges divided into four race variations: Drag, Grip, Drift, and Speed Challenge, in the latter the driver who reaches top speed wins. Successive victories unlock new challenges and cars. The game offers 26 licensed car models that can be customized with the Autosculpt system. The authors emphasize the recreation of crashes and the realistic damage model that influences the car’s performance. Fans of realism were given the option of turning off all the driving assistance, like power steering and ABS, which makes driving much more simulator-like.

PS2

The Fast and the Furious: Tokyo Drift
The Fast and the Furious: Tokyo Drift

Racing 26 September 2006

The Fast and the Furious: Tokyo Drift is a product that uses motifs from the third part of a well-known cinema cycle, which includes, among others, the memorable film The Fast and the Furious. The title was prepared by the Eutechnyx team under the patronage of Namco.

PS2

Gran Turismo 4
Gran Turismo 4

Racing 22 February 2005

The fourth installment of the best-selling racing series for the PlayStation consoles. With Gran Turismo 4, Polyphony Digital went above and beyond, included an astonishing number of 500+ models of cars made by 80 most important car manufacturers of the world. Each car was recreated in the smallest detail and can be significantly customized, both visually and mechanically. There were 100 racing tracks prepared especially for the game – some circuits are completely new, the rest are the updated tracks from the previous parts of the franchise. The backbone of the game is the simulation mode in which you gradually expand your garage, which can accommodate up to 1000 cars, with the money you earn. The game features a number of novelties, like the upgraded 1080i graphics and Photo Mode for making pictures during races and putting them in a special virtual album.

PS2

Need for Speed: Hot Pursuit 2
Need for Speed: Hot Pursuit 2

Racing 01 October 2002

The sixth installment in the popular racing game series from Electronic Arts, expanding on the ideas of the 1998’s Need for Speed III: Hot Pursuit. Similarly to its predecessor, the action is focused on police chases. The players have several game modes at their disposal, allowing them to become either road hogs or law enforcers and compete against the AI or their friends online. The game's highlight is the eponymous Hot Pursuit mode, in which we race against opponents with police hot on our heels. The title offers more than 20 varied tracks located in urban, coastal, and woodland areas. In our garage we will find a considerable collection of licensed vehicles that have to be progressively unlocked with the points gained in races. The production features detailed three-dimensional graphics and a soundtrack with tracks from numerous famous artists.

PS2

WipEout Fusion
WipEout Fusion

Racing 06 February 2001

Crazy races with futuristic cars of the future came to PlayStation 2. Released in 1995, the original was one of the most popular titles on the PS One console, and a similar dose of adrenaline is also offered by the new edition of the game.

PS2

Delta Force: Black Hawk Down
Delta Force: Black Hawk Down

Action 26 July 2005

Another, fourth game from the Delta Force series. The action was based on authentic events connected with military operations "Restore Hope" and "Task Force Ranger" which took place in 1993 in Somalia.

PS2

Rumble Racing
Rumble Racing

Racing 23 April 2001

A dynamic and crazy racer in which we take part in spectacular duels with many different models of cars. Noteworthy are: the presence of various types of weapons and an extensive championship mode.

PS2

Driving Emotion Type-S
Driving Emotion Type-S

Racing 26 January 2001

Exceptionally demanding racing game, in which we sit at the helm of one of the dozens of real machines. You can choose from a variety of gameplay modes, including multi-stage championships and multiplayer for two people.

PS2

OutRun 2006: Coast 2 Coast
OutRun 2006: Coast 2 Coast

Racing 31 March 2006

OutRun 2006: Coast 2 Coast is a virtual racing game, created on the occasion of the twentieth anniversary of the memorable series, of which it is the fifth part. The cycle was initiated in 1986 in the salon arcade machines thanks to the efforts of the famous Japanese electronic and entertainment artist named Yu Suzuki.

PS2

Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon
Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon

Action 05 December 2002

Another tactical action game promoted by Tom Clancy's name. This time its heroes are members of the elite unit of soldiers "The Ghosts", who can be found everywhere where there is armed conflict.

PS2

Goblin Commander: Unleash the Horde
Goblin Commander: Unleash the Horde

Strategy 11 November 2003

Magician Fraziel disappeared in mysterious circumstances. Soon afterwards 5 clans of goblins living on the planet Ogriss started a fratricidal war. As soon as you paw the pad and bring relative order. And don't forget to solve the mystery of the disappearance of the sorcerer.

PS2

Midnight Club II
Midnight Club II

Racing 09 April 2003

Another part of the exciting street races coming from Rockstar Games. The best drivers meet every night in the streets of three giant metropolises - Los Angeles, Paris and Tokyo - to wade through the streets of the sleeping city at high speeds.

PS2

Pro Race Driver
Pro Race Driver

Racing 23 August 2002

The third installment of the racing series created by the Codemasters company, dedicated to the racing struggles of Touring Cars class vehicles. TOCA Race Driver, otherwise known as Pro Race Driver, V8 Race Driver or DTM Race Driver, makes up the next generation of rally games, which combine a highly realistic driving experience with the cinematic momentum of scenes straight from the racing track. Nevertheless, this time, apart from the British Touring Car Championship license, the production also possesses rights to other international competitions, such as the German DTM or the Australian V8 Supercars. In the game we will find 13 championships to participate in, as well as 38 legitimate racing tracks and 42 authentic cars. The visuals, alongside the applied driving model and destruction system have also been subject to subsequent improvements; the developers have also expanded the possibilities for the modification of our vehicles. The plot, which connects individual races, is a complete novelty to the series; it casts us into the role of a young driver – Ryan McKane – and it is our task to guide him through the consecutive steps in his career.

PS2

Crazy Frog Racer 2
Crazy Frog Racer 2

Racing 01 December 2006

Sequel sports game (specifically car racing), with the media star - Crazy Frog - in the lead role. A nice (though for many annoying) frog, dressed in a "nut" helmet and goggles, comes back to attack the computer games market for the second time.

PS2

IHRA Drag Racing: Sportsman Edition
IHRA Drag Racing: Sportsman Edition

Racing 13 June 2006

IHRA Drag Racing Sportsman Edition is the next installment of quite a popular series of racers, launched in 2001. This title, like its predecessors, takes up the theme of the most popular drag races in the United States.

PS2