Call of Duty, Tony Hawk's, Guitar Hero: Activision is a giant of the FPS, skate sports and the music game. RomWize re-ranks the publisher's best games by its re-evaluated scores, each with its current score, its versions, their rarity and their collector value.
"Black Ops II goes near-future and pulls it off with a sharply written 2025 and story choices that change the ending. Multiplayer remains one of the most played on 360 and Zombies steps up across the board."
"Call of Duty Modern Warfare 2 is one of the most impactful FPS of the generation. Spectacular and controversial campaign, multiplayer that changed everything with killstreaks and customisation. A monument."
"Call of Duty 4 Modern Warfare revolutionised the modern FPS. Short but impactful campaign, multiplayer progression system that changed everything. All Ghillied Up remains one of the greatest FPS missions in history."
"Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3 is still an arcade skate peak. Revert tricks, punchy career and unforgettable soundtrack. For many fans, the benchmark to this day."
"The finest Guitar Hero entry according to many fans. The setlist is exceptional, genre variety maximal and progression satisfying. Guitar Hero II consolidated the cultural phenomenon started by the first game. A timeless musical experience."
"Tony Hawk's Underground shakes up the saga with a hero who can step off the board. More narrative world and realistic street mood. A welcome reinvention."
"A sublime Pro Skater 2 sequel pushing skate madness even further. Precise controls, varied levels and an unforgettable soundtrack. An absolute sports peak."
"Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 2003 refines the cult formula. Freer tricks, expanded career and skater creator. A major step in the saga, savoured for new freedom."
"Call of Duty Modern Warfare 3 concludes the MW trilogy with an epic worldwide campaign and refined multiplayer. Resounding ending to the Makarov arc, memorable maps, enriched create-a-class. An excellent CoD."
"Tony Hawk 4 featuring per-level open world mode and character missions. Innovation on the challenge system. Slightly below the third but very solid. The trick list and soundtrack are excellent. A must for franchise fans."
"Call of Duty Black Ops is one of the best CoDs with a paranoid Cold War campaign and a multiplayer that redefined standards. Mythical Zombies mode, twisting story. A saga peak."
"Call of Duty World at War is the darkest and most brutal WWII CoD. Intense Pacific and Eastern Front campaign, Zombies mode launched here for the first time. Founder of a major saga pillar."
"Sledgehammer juice Call of Duty back up with the exo-suit and boosted jumps. The Kevin Spacey led campaign owns its blockbuster instincts, multiplayer gains real verticality, and the whole thing is a great unapologetic action ride."
"Tony Hawk's Pro Skater revolutionized skateboarding games with its chained tricks system and addictive 2-minute session gameplay. Iconic punk/rock soundtrack, iconic levels and exploration freedom. A foundational skateboarding masterpiece that defined an entire genre on PS1."
"Harmonix's revolutionary rhythm game that transformed popular culture. Strumming a plastic guitar on iconic rock tracks is immediately addictive. A unique cultural phenomenon that introduced millions of players to rock music."
"A gorgeous remake that revives the original's razor-sharp handling. Mastering the boost-chaining drift is everything, and the difficulty pulls no punches. Tracks burst with character, and the steady post-launch content kept it fresh long after release."
"Call of Duty Ghosts builds a new mythology with a defeated American faction and a mascot dog. Original solo campaign, solid but less standout multiplayer. Honest CoD in a demanding saga."
"Tony Hawk's Underground 2 pushes the madness even further. European tour, embraced gags and Bam Margera. Wilder than deep, but hugely fun for parties."
"Tony Hawk's Pro Skater revolutionized skateboarding games with its chained tricks system and addictive 2-minute session gameplay. Iconic punk/rock soundtrack, iconic levels and exploration freedom. A foundational skateboarding masterpiece on PS1."
"Three adventures of the little dragon rebuilt from the ground up with exemplary visual care. The platforming keeps its airy glide and relaxed pace, perfect for an easygoing return. The nostalgia stays intact, the presentation positively radiant."
