Best of 2001: Games
ICOSony — PS2
An imaginative fantasy whose horn-headed boy hero (above) tries to rescue a fair maiden.
Max Payne
Rockstar — PS2, PC
A pulpy game noir with a Matrix-y “bullet time” feature.
Metal Gear Solid 2
Konami — PS2
Action-espionage-superspy game that makes 007 look like alcoholic Eurotrash.
Tennis 2K2
Sega — Dreamcast, PS2
Like Pong, but with amazing graphics and gameplay — and the sisters Williams.
Black and White
EA — PC
You play God — literally — exercising wrath or compassion as you see fit. Zap!
