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Developers have made more than 2,400 games for PlayStation 2. That's easily the most of any game console, which makes sense, considering that a whopping 140 million of the units have been sold since its debut eight years ago.
At MSNBC.com, we've listed our Top 5 favorite PS2 games. Check out the list and then tell us your favorites.
Star Wars Episode III's duel mode still has replay value, plus great graphics for the PS2.
#1 - Thu Oct 16, 2008 9:35 AM EDTAnd come to think back to my PS2 library, Ace Combat 5 never gets old, I'd definitely put that ahead of SW E III. Never picked up Shadow of the Colossus, but think I will now, sounds awesome.
p.s. I know E-III is a simple game and not for the hard-core gamer, but I like games I can play for 10 minutes and still enjoy, so that one fits the bill. But yeah, most others SW games are disappointing (Rogue Leader and certain levels of Rebel Strike for the cube excluded, those were great.)
I mostly agree with that list.
the Gran Turismo series is pretty much why i bought the PS2. and the Grand Theft series is always a winner.
#2 - Thu Oct 16, 2008 10:20 AM EDTWow, finally a good list. Although I probably would have called it the "Top 5 games to get people to try the PS2 again and a game for almost everyone." But that's a horrible title really.
Taking Dav5049915 for example, each of these games reachs out to a different genre and is one of the best in each of their respective fields. Action, beatem up, kind of a platformer all-arounder? God of War 2. Driving Simulator? Grand Turismo series. Free roaming in the truiest senses in terms of environment and gameplay? Grand Theft Auto 3. One of the Most Unique gameplay in the world? Shadow of the Colossus. I mean OMG (Oh my Gawd) you mean I can't kill this giant bird monster just buy shooting it 50 times with my arrows or slashing 40 times with my sword? What?! You want me to jump on it and crawl all over its body a strategically kill it?! Hardcore. And really who would have thought putting put more effort into the music tracks for a game type that's been around for years would have such a huge impact on the industry. Video games with fake Guitars or Drums? Already been done in japan. But Guitar Hero somehow took that one step further. Although I would have picked #2. The master tracks really do change the experience of the song.
Really its hard to make of Top 5 of this list but at least this one wasn't horrible. A top 50 would be more appropriate.
#3 - Thu Oct 16, 2008 10:46 AM EDTCome on now. The Original Socom game is what brought on-line gaming alive. Most people bought the PS2 for the on-line ability. Needs to be in the top 5!
#4 - Thu Oct 16, 2008 11:34 AM EDTI agree! The Socom series has changed the way gaming will be played forever. They brought the online genre game to the front of the pack. I can't believe this game is not on here. I miss my PS2 just for the Socom games.
No mention of Final Fantasy, one of the PS2's best selling series???
This list = EPIC FAIL
#5 - Thu Oct 16, 2008 11:43 AM EDTI agree... I mean... I even bought the PS3 for future Final Fantasy games!
ffx and metal gear solid 2, san andreas was much better tham gta3,
I agree--this list was crap.
I have two of the three. GOW II and SOTC. After those I would have to pick any of the Armored Core series, Ico, and GOW I.
#6 - Thu Oct 16, 2008 11:52 AM EDTShadow of the Colossus, and God of War I agree on, Guitar Hero and GTO I can understand. But I think GTA is always overrated. There are far better games for the PS2 than GTA; like Onimusha, Resident Evil, Silent Hill, Beyond Good and Evil, Psychonauts... I'd have to say hands down Beyond Good and Evil and Psychonauts. They might not be as popular but they are by far, exceptional games and far better than running over hookers in stolen cop cars (even if each game satisfies a particular niche).
Personally I'd never buy peripherials just to play a game (Guitar Hero, Rockband) simply because the cost doesn't really pay for itsself when it is useful for just one or two games.
#7 - Thu Oct 16, 2008 11:58 AM EDTMy son and I really enjoy the Sly Cooper Series. With a diiferent twist, using cutting edge vector cartoon type graphics, this game series is the shizit! As far as an 'action platformer' for PS2, this one is the best we've found!
#8 - Thu Oct 16, 2008 12:18 PM EDTI agree with GM Joseph - no Final Fantasy games make me a sad panda.
This list needs either Final Fantasy 7 or Kingdom Hearts 2 on it, imo. Other than that, I agree with GTA and Gran Turismo - GT was the reason I bought my PS2 originally.
#9 - Thu Oct 16, 2008 12:47 PM EDTHow could Final Fantasy VII not make the list.
#10 - Thu Oct 16, 2008 12:48 PM EDTMight have something to do with the fact that FFVII is a PS game, and not PS2, just a hunch though.
edited : accidental double post
#11 - Thu Oct 16, 2008 12:50 PM EDTFinal Fantasy 7 wasn't on PS2.
However, FFX was worthy enough to be a top PS2 game.
#12 - Thu Oct 16, 2008 1:35 PM EDTIn no order my top five
- GTA Vice City
- SSX Tricky
- Ghost Recon
- Timesplitters 2
- Final Fantasy XII
#13 - Thu Oct 16, 2008 2:08 PM EDTIt's like I said. It's more of a top list of top games for their genre which really should expand behind top 5 since there are so many genres. For appeal towards a wide range of audiences. These hit are the more general. RPGs: Final Fantasy, Tactical games: SOCOM, Rainbow, MSG, Surivival Horrors: Resident Evil and a bunch other genres get left out of a list so small. But I think its safe to say these selected games are some of the best canidiates to use to introduce new gamers, people moving beyond casual gaming, to the gaming world and to the best game system out there. PS2 4 EVAH!!!!!
#14 - Thu Oct 16, 2008 2:10 PM EDTWell, for some of you, FF7 was on the PS1, not the PS2, to be fair, though FFX or FFXII should definitely be on the list. Kingdom Hearts or Dragon Quest might belong there, and I'm surprised that no one mentioned a sports game other than a racing game.
#15 - Thu Oct 16, 2008 2:20 PM EDTWhat about Racthet and Clank 2? I played that game for hours.
#16 - Thu Oct 16, 2008 2:24 PM EDTHeck yes! Ratchet and Clank 2 is on my top 10 for certain!
Yeah, this is the game I was expecting to see. Going Commando was pure, undiluted fun and it's followers were just as good. In fact, Ratchet & Clank Future: Tools of Destruction may be the best argument out there for buying a PS3, if you're not into moody old Solid Snake.
GTA : VC
God of War 1+2
Guitar Hero 1+2
Those are honestly the only games I would go back to on my PS2 with any consistancy.
#17 - Thu Oct 16, 2008 2:54 PM EDTI agree with the previous statements regarding Final Fantasy 7. That game is and remains a staple for any RPG lover. I don't even play video games anymore but, that game is one of the greatest games of all time. Regardless of genre.
#18 - Thu Oct 16, 2008 3:25 PM EDT1. Metal Gear Solid 3: Snake Eater
2. Dragon Quest VIII: Journey of the Cursed King
3. Zone of the Enders
4. Katamari Damacy
5. Final Fantasy X-2
#19 - Thu Oct 16, 2008 3:33 PM EDTHahaha VII :D!!! epic fail, ps1 bro.
#20 - Thu Oct 16, 2008 3:40 PM EDTMy all-time favorite game on ANY system is Shin Megami Tensei: Persona 3.
Wonderful, dark, intense game that's part Japanese-style social simulation and part dungeon crawler.
#21 - Thu Oct 16, 2008 4:03 PM EDTSo many good games it is hard to narrow them down.
1. RE 4 Definitely my top game of all times so far.
2. the Suffering
3. Ratchet and Clank
4. ICO
5. GOW 2
6. Primal
#22 - Thu Oct 16, 2008 4:07 PM EDTKingdom hearts
#23 - Thu Oct 16, 2008 4:08 PM EDTEven though FFVII started on the PS1, it still is a top seller for the PS2!
#24 - Thu Oct 16, 2008 4:56 PM EDTWHAT ABOUT THE BEST 360 DEGREE MMORP EVER MADE FOR A CONSOLE? EQOA..EVERQUEST ONLINE ADVENTURES (WHICH IS STILL GOING STRONG BTW)
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Hey all,
Regarding backwards compatibility, I'm just telling you what the Sony exec told me.
Also, interestingly, their own website here says they are not backwards compatible:
http://www.us.playstation.com/PS3/Systems/Compare
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