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The
PS2 EyeToy released back in the spring of 2003 and was met by much
praise. Since its release, several games have been release for the
EyeToy, including EyeToy Antigrav and EyeToy Groove. EyeToy Play 2
is the latest addition to the library of EyeToy games.

EyeToy
Play 2 consists of twelve games,
which are further subdivided into mini-games. Some of the new games
include boxing, kung fu, table tennis and baseball.
Along
with the twelve games, there are also a number of extras that come on
the game disc. One of the new features is the “Spy Toy”, which
basically allows you to convert your EyeToy into a spy camera. You can
set your EyeToy to detect sound or motion. Another new extra is the
video messaging feature which allows you to record messages onto your
memory card. Both of the extras are rather pointless and seem more like
filler than anything else.
All
of the EyeToy Play 2's dozen
games can be played either solo or with friends. A majority of the games
are quite good, while a few of the games aren’t particularly
interesting. The best games include baseball, boxing, and soccer. In
baseball the player must swing his or her arms to hit the ball. Baseball
starts you in a practice mode and later leads to putting you in an
actual game situation. Boxing pits you against a number of fighters as
you work your way to the top to win the heavyweight championship. Along
your journey to the top, you’ll also be able to experience some of the
mundane aspects of boxing such as using a punching
bag. Soccer basically
allows you to play a goalie and attempt to stop as many penalty kicks as
you can.
The
multiplayer is quite good and should certainly extend the replay value
of the game. You can play the mini-games with up to four players. Before
you start play, you can each make your own icon, which represents your
character. All the same mini-games available in the single player game
are available in the multiplayer mode.
EyeToy
Play 2 is certainly the best EyeToy game on the PS2. If you’re on
the fence about getting an EyeToy then Play 2 will certainly change your
mind.
-
Siddharth Masand
(November
27, 2005)
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