Episode 163: The Best Games of 2002

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Two top 10 lists of our favourite games from 2002 (based on UK releases)…and a slew of ridiculous anecdotes about working in Homebase and studying GCSE Drama.

This week’s music is from the Super Mario Sunshine soundtrack by Koji Kondo and Shinobu Tanaka, and the Ico soundtrack by Michiru Oshima, Koichi Yamazaki and Mitsukuni Murayama.

Image Credit: Bumster

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Matthew

1. No One Lives Forever 2: A Spy in H.A.R.M.’s Way
2. Freedom Force
3. Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 4
4. Mafia
5. Super Mario Sunshine
6. Star Wars Rogue Squadron II: Rogue Leader
7. Metal Gear Solid 2: Sons of Liberty
8. Resident Evil (2002)
9. Eternal Darkness: Sanity’s Requiem
10. Super Smash Bros. Melee

Honourable Mentions

• Golden Sun
• Castlevania: Harmony of Dissonance
• The Thing

Samuel

1. Star Wars Rogue Squadron II: Rogue Leader
2. Star Wars Jedi Knight II: Jedi Outcast
3. Medal of Honor: Allied Assault
4. Kingdom Hearts
5. Mafia
6. Ico
7. Onimusha 2: Samurai’s Destiny
8. Metal Gear Solid 2: Sons of Liberty
9. Final Fantasy X
10. Halo: Combat Evolved

Honourable Mentions

• Jet Set Radio Future
• Gitaroo Man
• Age of Mythology
• Hitman 2: Silent Assassin
• Grand Theft Auto: Vice City
• Rez
• Freedom Force
• Tekken 4