Category: Action/Adventure

Title: Warriors: Orochi 2
Publisher: Koei
Platform: PlayStation 2
Genre: Action Adventure
Release Date: 9/25/2008
Overview:
The Samurai and Dynasty Warriors have already teamed up once to defeat the evil Serpent King Orochi. They’ll have to do it again in this epic action brawler that brings together more than 90 playable characters from the two franchises. Set after the events of Warriors: Orochi, this sequel features three new stories and plenty of fresh features. The main Story Mode sends the Samurai Warriors into battle, Dream Mode adds another all-new storyline, while the Orochi story looks back at the first conflict exposing some of King Orochi’s secrets. New two-player Versus Mode features four different types of head-to-head combat, while the popular three-warrior Team Battle System returns.

Title: CSI: 3 Dimensions of Murder
Publisher: Ubisoft
Platform: PlayStation 2
Genre: Action Adventure
Release Date: 9/27/2007
Overview:
Break out your tools, assemble your team, and get ready to solve 5 all-new cases with the CSI team in Las Vegas. Utilize the latest crime-solving equipment as you work with Grissom, Catherine, and the entire cast. Visit the scene, interview suspects, and collect and analyze physical evidence. It will take all your skills to establish a relationship between the suspect, the victim, and the crime scene and only then can you make an arrest and solve the case! The all-new 3D graphics engine makes the game feel just like the show. All five cases have deep plot lines and shocking twists. And pick your own brain to analyze evidence and you’ll be solving the crime, not the computer.

Title: Spider-Man: Friend or Foe
Publisher: Activision
Platform: PlayStation 2
Genre: Action Adventure
Release Date: 10/3/2007
Overview:
Take control of the web-slinging superhero once again as you swing through an original story based on the movie trilogy and the classic comics. Defeat your enemies including Doc Ock, Green Goblin, and Venom. Then, join forces with them and classic side-kicks like Blade and Iron Fist to defeat an unspeakable worldwide evil threat. Swap characters on the fly to use different powers and unleash massive team combos. Drop in and play co-op allows friends to join in whenever they like and take over for your other character. Unlock battle arenas as you progress through the story to have massive one-on-one brawls with anyone on the roster!

Title: Spyro: The Eternal Night
Publisher: Vivendi Universal
Platform: PlayStation 2
Genre: Action Adventure
Release Date: 10/4/2007
Overview:
Spyro continues his legendary adventure, uncovering his immense power and stopping the release of an untold evil. Unleash an arsenal of devastating fury attacks. Take on epic bosses with all-new breath attacks and aerial melee moves. Bend time to your will with Dragon Time and dodge attacks, out-maneuver enemies, and solve time-based puzzles. Unlock the secrets behind the strange visions Spyro keeps having of the Ape King trying to resurrect his Dark Master in the Temple of Souls. And enjoy an unprecedented level of exploration as you use your powers not just to defeat your enemies, but also to save the world.

Title: Crash of the Titans
Publisher: Vivendi Universal
Platform: PlayStation 2
Genre: Action Adventure
Release Date: 10/4/2007
Overview:

In order to unleash destruction, Neo and Nina Cortex, have mutated the creatures of Crash’s island into monstrous creatures! And Crash, our orange furry friend, finds that with his daredevil action he is able to hijack the monsters and wield their powers against each other! Control up to 15 different outrageous characters, including Scorporilla, Ratcicle and Shellephant. Use their special abilities, breathe fire and strike with furious attacks. Take part in all the high-powered action: climb trees, rope swing, flip, surf, skate, grind and shred. Or team up with a buddy and play Carbon-Crash to unleash total chaos!

Title: Avatar: The Burning Earth
Publisher: THQ
Platform: PlayStation 2
Genre: Action Adventure
Release Date: 10/18/2007
Overview:
The epic story of Aang and his friends continues as the cast from the second season of Avatar: The Last Airbender defends the greatest Earth Kingdom City against an invasion by the evil Fire Nation! Join Aang as you master your skills and fight your way toward restoring balance in his war-torn world. Team up with a friend and play as Aang, Katara, Sokka, and – for the first time – Toph or Jet, as you battle enemies and solve puzzles in your adventures. Try your hand at firebending moves as Prince Zuko and Uncle Iroh. Take control of Momo and Appa in dramatic air battles, or choose one of the characters for intense fighting action in the all-new Arena Combat mode!

Title: Bee Movie Game
Publisher: Activision
Platform: PlayStation 2
Genre: Action Adventure
Release Date: 10/25/2007
Overview:
Make a beeline for adventure in this game based on the Bee Movie. Playing as the quick-moving and quick-witted Barry B. Benson, you’ll start in the bustling bee town New Hive City. The adventure then spills outside the hive and into New York, where you’ll outrun and outgun enemies and other dangers in thrilling chases and showdowns. Activate your Bee Vision to locate safe zones and pollen, use Barry’s Bee Reflexes to slow time and escape sticky situations, and more. On top of 15 richly detailed levels, you’ll find multiplayer modes, side quests, mini-games, and the Generation Hex Arcade, where some old-school Activision classics have been given a bee-flavored makeover.

Title: SpongeBob’s Atlantis SquarePantis
Publisher: THQ
Platform: PlayStation 2
Genre: Action Adventure
Release Date: 10/26/2007
Overview:
Find a lost amulet, a lost city, and plenty of undersea adventure in SpongeBob’s Atlantis SquarePantis! Join SpongeBob, Patrick, and the rest of the Bikini Bottom gang in an incredible journey to the lost city of Atlantis as you play the entire Atlantis Squarepantis TV episode. SpongeBob’s out to find the World’s Oldest Bubble. Hop aboard a magic underwater bus on a quest to uncover the hidden treasures of Atlantis to make SpongeBob’s dream come true! But be careful, Plankton is out to ruin SpongeBob’s plan. Sing songs to power the bus, create art with Squidward, play mini-games, and unlock awesome bonus content including director’s commentary by SpongeBob himself.

Title: Manhunt 2
Publisher: Take Two
Platform: PlayStation 2
Genre: Action Adventure
Release Date: 10/30/2007
Overview:
Daniel Lam had it made. Two kids, a loving wife, a picket fence, and a well-paying job at the privately-funded Pickman Project, a neurological weapons program. When the funding gets pulled from the Project, though, Dr. Pickman takes it underground, and Daniel goes with him, volunteering to be a guinea pig for the operation. Six years later, Daniel is locked up in an asylum and beginning to question whether or not that perfect life ever existed. A freak lightning storm hits the asylum and knocks the power out, giving Daniel the chance to escape and discover the fractured parts of his mind. Take control as you lead Daniel through a dark, twisted story of revenge and redemption.

Title: Simpsons Game
Publisher: Electronic Arts
Platform: PlayStation 2
Genre: Action Adventure
Release Date: 11/1/2007
Overview:
Simpsons fans, here’s the chance you’ve been waiting for! Sure, you’ll help Homer, Marge, Bart, Lisa, and Maggie use all-new powers to save Springfield. But that’s really just the excuse to become part of an all-new, completely original Simpsons storyline created by the show’s award-winning writers. With voices from the full cast and the most spot-on Simpsons animations to date, Springfield comes to life like never before. Encounter over 100 favorite characters, plus 50 new ones, as you play 16 “episodes” filled with more than 8,000 lines of dialogue. You’ll experience all the satire, parody, pop-culture references, and downright hilarity you’ve come to expect from the long-running series.

Title: Golden Compass
Publisher: Sega
Platform: PlayStation 2
Genre: Action Adventure
Release Date: 12/3/2007
Overview:
No matter which way it points, The Golden Compass always leads to adventure. Follow the path to a magical world in this gamed based on The Golden Compass book and movie. Join cunning heroine Lyra as she undertakes a courageous quest to free her uncle and her best friend. She’s helped by her spirit daemon Pan, the armored bear Lorek, and the legendary Golden Compass, a truth-telling tool that will guide the way. Experience 11 stunning mystical environments, with characters brought to life by the voices of the film’s stars, including Nicole Kidman and Daniel Craig. You’ll battle and outsmart enemies, solve puzzles, play mini-games, unlock bonus content, and more.

Title: Harvey Birdman: Attorney at Law
Publisher: Capcom
Platform: PlayStation 2
Genre: Action Adventure
Release Date: 1/10/2008
Overview:
Harvey Birdman fought for truth and justice in the skies before taking the fight to the courtroom on the quirky Adult Swim series. Now the popular Cartoon Network show comes to life on this interactive adventure featuring the show’s trademark fun and mayhem. Playing as the C-list winged defense attorney, you’ll take on a comical caseload where you’ll defend classic cartoon characters. Scope out crime scenes for evidence, punch holes in witnesses’ testimonies in ridiculous cross-examinations, and more in five wacky episodes. You’ll visit show locations and interact with favorite characters, all brought to life by the show’s cast, including Gary Cole, Lewis Black, and other top talents.

Title: Spiderwick Chronicles
Publisher: Vivendi Universal
Platform: PlayStation 2
Genre: Action Adventure
Release Date: 2/7/2008
Overview:
Step into a mysterious world where you’ll see the unseen in this fantastic adventure based on the Spiderwick Chronicles book series and movie. Explore the enchanted Spiderwick home while playing as any of the three Grace children – Jared, Simon, or Mallory – plus their tiny friend Thimbletack. Battle goblins, capture Faerie creatures, solve puzzles, and more with kid-friendly combat and controls. Enter found objects into your Field Guide to give your character new abilities, earn new items, or discover hints. Mini-games sprinkled in along the way bring added excitement that can be enjoyed by one or two players.

Title: Made Man: Confessions of the Family Blood
Publisher: Aspyr
Platform: PlayStation 2
Genre: Action Adventure
Release Date: 3/27/2007
Overview:
Congratulations. You’ve just been Made. Now all you have to do is survive the most notorious crime organization around, the mafia. Made Man scraps cinema-style theatrics for the real thing, featuring third-person action storylines from best-selling mafia expert David Fisher and an actual Mafioso, retired Bonanno crime family head Bill Bonanno. The duo’s created a storyline spanning three decades, from the war-torn jungles of Vietnam to the urban jungles of Brooklyn. Use two weapons at once, enhance your awareness with picture-in-picture views, and utilize the environment with a Jump-To-Cover mechanic. Made Man also features melee combat, stealth, destructible environments, thirty years of licensed music, and more.

Title: Brave: The Search for Spirit Dancer
Publisher: South Peak Interactive
Platform: PlayStation 2
Genre: Action Adventure
Release Date: 4/2/2007
Overview:
Take a remarkable journey into a mystic world in this epic coming-of-age tale. Brave: The Search for Spirit Dancer follows Brave, a Native American boy, on his quest to free his friends. Brave’s village is suddenly overrun by the evil Wendigo. His friends are captured and forced into slavery. One person can save them: Spirit Dancer, the most powerful Shaman the world has ever known….if only Brave can find him. He sets off into a world based on Native American mythology in an urgent search to find his people’s savior. He’ll confront evil spirits, raging rivers, menacing creatures, fearsome animals, and more as he tries to rescue his tribe.

Title: Red Star
Publisher: XS Games
Platform: PlayStation 2
Genre: Action Adventure
Release Date: 4/20/2007
Overview:
The Red Star is a high-adrenaline action game that will take you deep into a chaotic world of brutal warfare. In single-player or multiplayer co-operative modes, play as any of three major characters: Sorceress-Major Maya Antares, her elite bodyguard Kyuzo, and a hardened street fighter named Makita. Leading the crew of the great sky vessel, the Skyfurnace R.S.S. Konstantinov, you will lead a rogue rebellion against the totalitarian government you once proudly served. Sentenced to death, you must free humanity or face annihilation in this Russian-inspired parallel universe.

Title: Spider-Man 3
Publisher: Activision
Platform: PlayStation 2
Genre: Action Adventure
Release Date: 5/3/2007
Overview:
With great power comes even greater responsibility. But can you handle the pressure? Control Spider-Man in his slick black costume and receive enhanced strength, dexterity, and stamina, new abilities and vicious room-clearing moves. But as the suit takes over, you’ll be forced to make a choice between your path of revenge and the path of righteousness. Explore a completely interactive, expanded New York City as you face off against three gangs and a slew of supervillains, all of whom will use their advanced A.I. and superhuman powers to stop you. New powers, moves, gadgets, and areas will help you face off in massive boss battles.

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Title: Pirates of the Caribbean: At World’s End
Publisher: Disney Interactive
Platform: PlayStation 2
Genre: Action Adventure
Release Date: 5/21/2007
Overview:
Ahoy, matey! Steer your ship into a swashbuckling action adventure on PS2! Captain Jack Sparrow is back for hilarious pirate mayhem and swordplay in this game based on Pirates of the Caribbean: At World’s End. Don the hat of the eccentric Captain Jack, young Will Turner or the lovely Elizabeth Swann, and sail into the world of the films and beyond. You’ll tangle with fellow pirates, outwit, outgun, and out-duel the British Navy, and survive seafaring perils including a mysterious whirlpool known as World’s End. All hands hoay!

Title: Odin Sphere
Publisher: Atlus
Platform: PlayStation 2
Genre: Action Adventure
Release Date: 5/23/2007
Overview:
The prophecy states if the fairies of Ringford and the warriors of Ragnanival go to battle, the land of Erion will be destroyed. When Ringford and Ragnanival meet for war, Odin’s daughter, Gwendolyn, remembers the prophecy and sets out to make things right in the land. Take control of the warrior princess as you unravel the truth surrounding the prophecy and save your home! Fully-voiced dialogue in this side-scrolling, hand-drawn adventure heightens the drama. Massive bosses offer intense challenge. Create your own attack and recovery items using the cooking and alchemy system.

Title: Surf’s Up
Publisher: Ubisoft
Platform: PlayStation 2
Genre: Action Adventure
Release Date: 5/30/2007
Overview:
Surf’s up! See if you have what it takes to become the big kahuna in this game based on the Surf’s Up animated movie. Penguin surfers from all over the globe have gathered together for the annual Reggie Belafonte Big Z Memorial Surf Off. Choose to play as any of your ten favorite characters from the film, including old-school legend Big Z, reigning champ Tank, and young upstart Cody. Then get ready to go extreme! Ride the waves in a variety of locations as you learn how to handle yourself atop a board. Surf’s Up features a kickin’ licensed soundtrack, voices from the film, multiplayer, easy-to-learn controls, loads of unlockable content, and more.