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May 2002 Charts
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Pretty much the same as last month, with Return to Castle Wolfenstein managing to hold onto the number one slot!
Last month's runner-up, Icewind Dale, has surprisingly slipped to number ten! However, realMyst, has proved a much stronger title and has moved up to number two.
New this month is sixth place going to the soon to be released WarCraft 3 Reign of Chaos. It looks like a fight for June's number one slot between that and The Sims Hot Date which is also due out in June.
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1, Return to Castle Wolfenstein
You are a highly decorated Army Ranger tasked with escaping and then returning to Castle Wolfenstein in an attempt to thwart Heinrich Himmler's occult and genetic experiments. Through genetic engineering and the harnessing of occult powers, Himmler hopes to raise an unstoppable army to level the Allies once and for all. If you played the earlier versions take a look at the screen shots of this one!
2, realMYST
realMYST is the version of Myst that Cyan and the world-famous Miller brothers always wanted to make, but the technology wasn't ready - until now. Experience a fully immersive, dynamic world that you can wander through and with which you can interact. Has an entirely new realm to discover!
3, The Sims - Hot Date (due June)
The next add-on for The Sims. The Sims are dating! Get them out of the house and into the all-new downtown area complete with shops, restaurants, parks and a beach. There are over 40 new one-on-one interactions. With brand new characters to meet and date, like the Dream Boat, Lounge Lizard and Femme Fatale, and over 125 new items.
4, Civilization 3
The third installment of Civilization from its creator Sid Meier. Now there are new ways to win, new pathways to explore, strategies to employ and more powerful tools to build and manage. Check out the screen shots...
5, Age of Empires 2 Gold Edition
The sequel to Age of Empires. Includes the Conquerors Expansion pack which was sold separately on the PC. Classic real-time strategy game. Features medieaval civilizations, troops, technology and warfare. Campaigns and random scenario generator. Different styles of games, including against-the-clock. Excellent graphics. Will keep you engrossed for hundreds of hours. Brilliant and a bargain.
6, WarCraft 3 Reign of Chaos (due 28th June)
Ors and Humans are joined by the Night Elves and The Scourge, the army of the Undead in this next instalment of the excellent Warcraft series. Each have distinctive units, magical abilities and weapons of war. New 3D engine. Features Neutral buildings and characters for the first time. Azeroth now also contains legendary Heroes who can collect items and then use them to cast spells. Improved Battle.net features.
7, Black & White
Black & White is a god game. Packed with strategy, it gives you control of the destiny of an entire world. You must use your godly powers to rule over and look after your people. As you do so they pray to you and worship you more and more, and you use this power, this belief to carry out Miracles and to extend your influence over the world.
8, Championship Manager 01/02
The very latest incarnation of the top soccer management game. Updated and expanded database. Includes database editor. Improved game engine, computer AI and commenttary.Improvements include, attribute masking mode, time to be added at the end of the game is now displayed on screen, the addition of a game diary where you can make notes about players and set reminders. So when you are scouting there is no need for pencil and paper, plus you can set reminders about contract renewals etc. Loads more.
9, Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone
Be Harry Potter in Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone, learning to master all things magical in a world filled with wizardry, fun, and danger. The adventure begins as Harry Potter arrives at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry.
10, Icewind Dale
In the northernmost reaches of the FORGOTTEN REALMS lies the frozen region known as Icewind Dale. Journey deep into the Spine of the World mountains, a harsh and unforgiving territory teeming with fearsome and merciless beasts. There you must confront an ancient evil that threatens to unleash an unspeakable horror upon the face of Faerun.
11, The Sims
Build, design and furnish dwellings; populate with Sims, guide their careers, help them make friends, and find romance. Fast becoming THE game to have. MacFormat 90%
12, Quake 3 Gold
Considered by many to be the best Mac shooter. Contains Mac and PC versions of Quake 3 Arena and Quake 3 Team Arena add-on, which was previously unavailable for the Mac.
13, 4 x 4 Evolution 2
Sequel to 4 x 4 Evolution. Off-road racing has reached the next stage in evolution! With over 120 top of the line off-road monsters to choose from, the mud-slingin', rock-stompin' fun can go on for days on end! You'll be sloppin' through some of the most treacherous terrain on the planet!
14, Diablo 2 Lord of Destruction
Baal, with a horrific army of demonic minions, plots to corrupt the powerful Worldstone that protects the world. Includes a new 6 quest Act situated in the Barbarian Highlands; 2 new character classes, the Assassin and the Druid, each equipped with 30 unique skills and spells; thousands of new weapons, armour and magical items, including class-specific, crafted items, Rune Words and Elite Unique items; over 50 new monster classes, with 7 innovative boss monsters.
15, Riven The Sequel to Myst
Riven is the sequel to the original Myst. Another breath taking adventure in a vast, beautiful land. Myst 3 Exile is the next adventure in the series.
16, Otto Matic
You are a robot named Otto Matic who goes from planet to planet battling aliens and preventing the humans from being abducted. Otto has many special abilities, and the game is loaded with incredible visuals and special effects which give the game a unique look which is truely dazzling! The gameplay and visual style of the game has been inspired by 1930's and 1950's sci-fi movies.
17, The Sims - House Party
Create the ultimate theme party with Cowboy, Rave and Luau design sets, 5 new dance styles, new characters like cake dancers and celebrity guests. 100+ new items, including a mechanical bull, dance cage, campfire and bubble maker.
18, Rogue Spear (inc Urban Ops Mission Pack)
Sequel to Rainbow Six. Lead your team of agents in counter-terrorist operations. Now with full sniper support. Strategy & real-time action game. MacFormat score 8/10
19, Green Berets (incl Myth 2 Soulblighter)
Using the Myth 2 game engine this real-time strategy game places you in charge of the Green Berets in the Jungle War in 'Nam. Loads of covert missions. Carefully plan your surgical strike, blast your way through enemy camps, or sneak deep behind enemy lines. Destroy radio towers, defend bases, or eliminate high-ranking VC officers! Includes the full Myth 2 Soulblighter game.
20, The Sims - Livin Large
This expansion will double your gameplay with new objects, furniture, architecture, custom skins, characters and new jobs. Makes The Sims a much bigger, better game. Far more challenging than just the original game. IMG review score 9/10
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