TIME Top 10 Video Games 2003: Tron 2.0

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When Tron was released in 1982, it was the cutting edge of digital animation. Now, in the age of Finding Nemo, this inside-a-computer adventure seems downright quaint. But its retro look has been lovingly reproduced in Tron 2.0 (PC, $50), billed as an interactive sequel to the movie—which is precisely what it feels like.

You play Jet Bradley, son of Tron creator Alan Bradley. Jet gets accidentally digitized down to the level of bits and bytes and must fight his way back. All the iconic features of the original are here, including lightning-fast disc combat against electric-blue enemy "programs." And then, of course, there are the light cycles. These ultra-speedy bikes that left deadly traces and tried to outlast one another were easily the best part of the movie. The light-cycle arena in Tron 2.0 is so intensely cool that it has been made into a separate mini-game, which you can play against the computer or online with others. Be warned: you'll need very good reflexes to win.


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BY CHRIS TAYLOR

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