Category: Action/Adventure

Action Adventure

Bakugan

Title: Bakugan
Publisher: Activision
Platform: PlayStation 2
Genre: Action Adventure
Release Date: 10/20/2009
Overview:
Join Dan and the rest of his Bakugan buddies as the wildly popular card/ball battle game and TV series comes to life. Toss cards onto the battlefield then shoot your Bakugan onto the cards and trigger their powers. If two Bakugan wind up on the same card – it’s on! Battle for supremacy in Tournaments, Battle Royals, Tag-Team Matchups, Story Mode, and head-to-head showdowns. Dan will show you the ropes, give advice, and practice with you between tournaments to help make you a Bakugan battle master.

Astroboy

Title: Astroboy
Publisher: D3P
Platform: PlayStation 2
Genre: Action Adventure
Release Date: 10/20/2009
Overview:
Astro Boy, star of the beloved anime series, gets the full-on hero treatment with this interactive game based on his adventures. President Stone and his evil robot army have taken over Metro City. Play as the longtime hero and free the city in signature Astro Boy style. Use all of Astro Boy’s trademark weapons and skills, including Finger Lasers, Arm Cannons, Drill Attacks, and Butt Machine Guns as you battle robot enemies, gigantic bosses, and new, never-before-seen enemies. Hover in place, escape enemies, and dart away from danger with help from Astro’s rocket boosters. Unlock special bonus content, including artwork, alternate versions of Astro Boy, and other exclusive collectibles.

Secret Saturdays: Beasts of the 5th Sun

Title: Secret Saturdays: Beasts of the 5th Sun
Publisher: D3P
Platform: PlayStation 2
Genre: Action Adventure
Release Date: 10/20/2009
Overview:
Saturday is a day off for many. But for these Saturdays, there’s no time to rest! Join the famous family of cryptozoologists as they travel the globe to save the world in this adventure based on The Secret Saturdays animated TV series. The Saturdays must find Cryptids, the world’s oddest creatures, before the bad guys get there first. Play as the entire Saturday family as you travel through dense jungles, lost underwater empires, and beyond to collect 50 never-before-seen Cryptids. Solve puzzles to unlock special finds and record the details in your Cryptopedia. But look out for V.V. Argost and his evil friends who’ll do their worst any chance they get.

Ben 10 Alien Force Vilgax Attacks

Title: Ben 10 Alien Force Vilgax Attacks
Publisher: D3P
Platform: PlayStation 2
Genre: Action Adventure
Release Date: 10/26/2009
Overview:
Get eleven heroes for the price of one in this game based on the hit Ben 10 TV series! Ben 10: Alien Force: Vilgax Attacks is an intergalactic adventure that spans the entire Alien Force universe. You’ll battle against Vilgax and other enemies as you try stop a plot to conquer the universe. For the first time, you’ll get a chance take Ben and the Omnitrix into space and land on alien home planets. Harness all of Ben’s powers in ten of his alien forms: Jet Ray, Swampfire, Echo Echo, Humungousaur, Chromastone, Cannonbolt, Big Chill, Spidermonkey, Goop, and Brainstorm. Solve puzzles, blast enemies, and be ready for plenty of action.

Jak and Daxter: The Lost Frontier

Title: Jak and Daxter: The Lost Frontier
Publisher: Sony Computer Entertainment
Platform: PlayStation 2
Genre: Action Adventure
Release Date: 11/6/2009
Overview:
The original Jak and Daxter trilogy may have ended, but the action hasn’t stopped. The adventuring duo reunites for the The Lost Frontier, the latest installment in their action-packed franchise. With his world running out of vital Eco crystals and in danger of withering away, Jak travels to the outer reaches to find a machine that can save his planet. Use a new weapon, the Gunstaff, which transforms into five types of blasters, giving you the perfect weapon for any occasion. Fight furious aerial battles against Sky Pirates in massive command ships, harness dark and light Eco, and try and keep your Eco Powers from rampaging out of control.

Silent Hill: Shattered Memories

Title: Silent Hill: Shattered Memories
Publisher: Konami
Platform: PlayStation 2
Genre: Action Adventure
Release Date: 1/21/2010
Overview:
Silent Hill cranks up the fear factor with Shattered Memories. This re-imagining of the franchise’s first chilling installment tracks your fears and alters the experience to prey on them. Harry Mason wakes up after a car accident to find his daughter missing. Use a new cellphone interface as you roam Silent Hill’s snowy streets looking for clues. Answers lurk in the darkness, but so does something much more sinister. Soon demons will shadow your every move. Your choices influence the locations you’ll find and the enemies you’ll encounter, which the game – based on your actions – tailors to your deepest fears.

Despicable Me

Title: Despicable Me
Publisher: D3P
Platform: PlayStation 2
Genre: Action Adventure
Release Date: 7/6/2010
Overview:
Like any supervillain, Gru has a variety of evil gadgets, an archenemy, and a diabolical master plan. In Despicable Me, the movie, he also has three orphan girls that keep getting in the way. In Despicable Me: The Game, Gru gets to focus on doing what he does best: being evil. Lucky you! Play as the evil genius planning to steal the moon in this game inspired by the Despicable Me movie. Command your little yellow minions as you complete missions and solve puzzles. Use freeze guns, magnet rays, and other evil vehicles and gadgets as you battle your rival Vector on your way to completing the ultimate heist.

Lord of the Rings: Aragorn’s Quest

Title: Lord of the Rings: Aragorn’s Quest
Publisher: WB Games
Platform: PlayStation 2
Genre: Action Adventure
Release Date: 9/14/2010
Overview:
Take up the sword and become the King of Men in this adventure that lets you live the Lord of the Rings trilogy through the eyes of Aragorn. Experience his greatest quests and most heroic deeds as you begin as Strider, Ranger of the North, and rise from the pages of legend to sit on the throne of Gondor. Wield his bow, sword, and spear as you battle the forces of Sauron on foot and on horseback. Fight alongside the Hobbits, Gandalf, and other characters from J.R.R. Tolkein’s fabled stories in a family-friendly journey through the world of Middle Earth.

Ben 10: Ultimate Alien Cosmic Destruction

Title: Ben 10: Ultimate Alien Cosmic Destruction
Publisher: D3P
Platform: PlayStation 2
Genre: Action Adventure
Release Date: 10/4/2010
Overview:
Ben has a new toy that makes him more powerful than ever! Use the new Ultimatrix to boost the power of old aliens and harness the skills of new ones in this game based on the third Ben 10 cartoon series. With the Ultimatrix, Ben can turn into more powerful versions of aliens you’ve already seen. You can also play as aliens from the new series, including WaterHazard, Terraspin, AmpFibian, and Armodrillo. Improve the skills of your favorite alien with a new Upgrade System and switch forms faster with the new Quick Switch. Gameplay is more cinematic with new Quick Time events that guide you through boss battles and more.

Tak and The Guardians of Gross

Title: Tak and The Guardians of Gross
Publisher: THQ
Platform: PlayStation 2
Genre: Action Adventure
Release Date: 10/15/2008
Overview:
Tak is back and he’s caught in some nasty business! The jungle tribesman who cares for the sacred Juju shrines creates a big mess when he lets the gross out! Four “Grosstrosities” have been trapped in the shrine for years because they’re just too disgusting to be free. But Tak’s set them loose, and now he’ll need help from four new Jujus to corral the Landfill Giant, Slime Giant, Stink Giant, and Molten Cheese Giant before they stink up the whole world. The action moves at top speed as Tak swings on vines, runs on walls, and slides on poles. And each boss you defeat brings you special Juju magic.

Avatar – The Last Airbender: Into the Inferno

Title: Avatar – The Last Airbender: Into the Inferno
Publisher: THQ
Platform: PlayStation 2
Genre: Action Adventure
Release Date: 10/15/2008
Overview:
Don’t miss what could be your final chance to join Aang and his friends in this game based on the final season of the TV series Avatar – The Last Airbender. The epic 100-year war may end soon, and the war’s outcome is in your hands! Join the brave heroes as they take on Fire Lord Ozai and his powerful army. Pull off insane martial arts moves straight out of the TV show. Use your airbending powers to manipulate the environment, bend objects to launch projectile bend bombs, and use Appa to navigate through the Avatar world. you’ll also find new flying levels, replayable mini-games, and more.

BEN 10: ALIEN FORCE The Game

Title: BEN 10: ALIEN FORCE The Game
Publisher: D3P
Platform: PlayStation 2
Genre: Action Adventure
Release Date: 10/29/2008
Overview:
The Cartoon Network’s Ben Tennyson can take on many forms, but in the end he always winds up a hero! The star of the hit series Ben 10 returns for his second game in BEN 10: ALIEN FORCE. Five years ago, Ben shelved the Omnitrix, the DNA-shifting machine that enables him to transform into powerful alien forms. Now, with Grandpa Max missing and a new alien threat looming, he’ll need to bring the Omnitrix out of retirement. Play as multiple Ben 10 characters, including cousin Gwen, Kevin Levin, and Ben’s different alien forms. Use the trio’s combined powers to fight 20 types of enemies, solve puzzles, and save the world!

Bond 007: Quantum of Solace

Title: Bond 007: Quantum of Solace
Publisher: Activision
Platform: PlayStation 2
Genre: Action Adventure
Release Date: 11/5/2008
Overview:
High-impact action comes shaken, not stirred in this game that lets you become the world’s most famous secret agent. James Bond was reborn in Casino Royale. Now, Bond is back with a score to settle. Quantum of Solace combines the best of Bond, bringing together locations and scenarios from both new films, first-person action, and third-person cover combat. Use Bond’s unique blend of strength and stealth as you engage the enemy in close-quarter one-on-one showdowns and large-scale firefights. Unscripted battles are built on the Call of Duty: Modern Warfare game engine, giving enemies truly unpredictable AI. It all unfolds with theatrical camera angles, split-screens, picture-in-picture, and plenty of dizzying special effects.

Dynasty Warriors 6

Title: Dynasty Warriors 6
Publisher: Koei
Platform: PlayStation 2
Genre: Action Adventure
Release Date: 11/20/2008
Overview:
Re-imagined character and weapon designs combine with familiar characterizations to bring you the biggest and best Dynasty Warriors experience yet! A new fighting system and completely new motions allow you to string together combos which let you live out a kung-fu movie. Fill your Combo Gauge to maximum and unleash even more dazzling moves, starting the system all over again as many times as your skill allows, without ever losing control of your character. Realistic battlefields feature massive areas in which to fight, including poorly paved roads, forests, and bridges over streams and rivers. Sieges and large-scale ship battles now happen in real-time with consequences on the battlefield!