State of Emergency

Description

State of Emergency on PlayStation 2 is a fast-paced arcade action title that drops you into a city spinning out of control. It focuses on immediate, action-first combat within a straightforward beat 'em up framework, delivering chaotic street encounters from start to finish.

In gameplay, you navigate dense urban environments and face waves of enemies using a basic toolkit of punches, kicks, grabs, and improvised weapons. The core loop emphasizes momentum, with players able to pick up objects from the surroundings and use environmental elements to clear paths and complete objective-based stages. The pacing favors short, intense bursts over lengthy scripted sequences, delivering instant feedback as you move from one skirmish to the next.

The experience is designed around a single-player campaign, guiding a lone character through a sequence of crisis-driven challenges that test timing, positioning, and resourcefulness in tight spaces.

Platform notes: This disc-based era title uses a standard controller layout and is designed for local play on home consoles, reflecting the streamlined, arcade-oriented design of early 2000s action titles.

Who it’s for: Collectors and retro gaming enthusiasts who crave energetic, arcade-focused combat with destructible surroundings and compact mission design from the early days of 3D console action. If you enjoy fast, pick-up-and-play battles set against urban chaos, State of Emergency offers a compact, action-first experience that fits short play sessions.

Tips for players: Start with a few shorter stages to learn enemy patterns and how best to leverage the environment. Practice quick grabs and throws to create space, then capitalize on opportunities to dismantle surroundings to hinder foes. Focus on timing and positioning to maintain momentum as you progress through the sequence of challenges.

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$14.99

SKU: P2-00964-CIB

    • Professionally Resurfaced & Tested
    • Authentic Game
    • 90-day Warranty

    Game Information

    Condition & Quality Assurance

    Pre-Owned — Good

    Professionally resurfaced for a clean, polished data surface and tested for functionality. Original packaging and included materials may show minimal signs of wear.

    Backed by GameNile's 90-day warranty, beginning on the date of delivery.

    What's Included

    Complete in Box (CIB) Includes the game, original case or box, and original instruction manual. Additional promotional inserts or paperwork may also be included.
    Case/Box and Game Includes the game and original case or box.
    Game Only Includes the game disc only.

    Game Details

    Platform PS2
    Genre Action & Adventure
    Players 1
    ESRB Rating M - Mature 17+
    Release Date 2002-02-12
    Developer VIS Entertainment
    Publisher Rockstar Games
    Region NTSC-U
    UPC 710425270604

      Description

      State of Emergency on PlayStation 2 is a fast-paced arcade action title that drops you into a city spinning out of control. It focuses on immediate, action-first combat within a straightforward beat 'em up framework, delivering chaotic street encounters from start to finish.

      In gameplay, you navigate dense urban environments and face waves of enemies using a basic toolkit of punches, kicks, grabs, and improvised weapons. The core loop emphasizes momentum, with players able to pick up objects from the surroundings and use environmental elements to clear paths and complete objective-based stages. The pacing favors short, intense bursts over lengthy scripted sequences, delivering instant feedback as you move from one skirmish to the next.

      The experience is designed around a single-player campaign, guiding a lone character through a sequence of crisis-driven challenges that test timing, positioning, and resourcefulness in tight spaces.

      Platform notes: This disc-based era title uses a standard controller layout and is designed for local play on home consoles, reflecting the streamlined, arcade-oriented design of early 2000s action titles.

      Who it’s for: Collectors and retro gaming enthusiasts who crave energetic, arcade-focused combat with destructible surroundings and compact mission design from the early days of 3D console action. If you enjoy fast, pick-up-and-play battles set against urban chaos, State of Emergency offers a compact, action-first experience that fits short play sessions.

      Tips for players: Start with a few shorter stages to learn enemy patterns and how best to leverage the environment. Practice quick grabs and throws to create space, then capitalize on opportunities to dismantle surroundings to hinder foes. Focus on timing and positioning to maintain momentum as you progress through the sequence of challenges.

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