10. “The Suffering” (Xbox, PS2)
You are “Torque,” an inmate on death row who escapes after an earthquake. Blast your way past the twisted monsters and make it out alive.9. “Mafia” (Xbox, PS2)
Work your way up the organizational ladder in this 1930s themed shooter. Great graphics and killer cut scenes.
8. “True Crime: Streets of L.A.” (Xbox, PS2, GameCube)
You are a cop heading up an underground investigation of Chinese street gangs. Download the cheat code and you can play as Snoop Dogg. Fo’ shizzle.
7. “Mario Kart: Double Dash!!” (GameCube)
Combines the original fun of the Mario racing system with the added element of two players on one kart. All of the Nintendo characters are available, but be warned: this game is addictive.
6. “Manhunt” (Xbox, PS2, PC)
It is all-out assault in this graphic horror-based game. Take on the role of a reprieved death row inmate as you wander the streets of a deserted town over-run with serial killers.
Spooky but engaging.
5. “Red Dead Revolver” (Xbox, PS2)
You are a bounty hunter in the Wild West in this third person shooter. Excellent graphics and a great story line set this game apart from the other shoot-em-up titles available.
4. “Madden NFL 2005” (Xbox, PS2, PC)
More enjoyable than the much-hyped “ESPN NFL 2K5,” Madden is all about game play. Accuracy and timing are keys to success in this fast paced title.
3. “Chronicles of Riddick: Escape from Butcher Bay” (Xbox)
Killer graphics and a fast-paced engaging storyline propel this Xbox title up the list. Battle your way through three levels of Butcher Bay prison by using your bare hands and night vision.
2. “Tiger Woods Pro Tour 4000” (Xbox, PS2, PC)
Perhaps the greatest golf game ever made, an improvement over other titles in the series. You are able to create a player from scratch and improve your skills through various tasks and tournaments.
1. “Grand Theft Auto III” and “Grand Theft Auto III: Vice City” (Xbox, PS2, PC}
Brilliant storylines and open-ended game play have made these games top in all platforms. Villified for their extreme violence and mature situations, these games are incredibly entertaining but are definitely for mature audiences only.
