Playstation 2 Games

rubyslippers01 · 09-15-2009, 12:33 PM

Hi ya'll

I'm currently travelling and living overseas so am without a PC but managed to pick up a cheap Playstation 2 not long ago. I'm without a doubt, a huge RPG/Adventure game fan and was wondering if anyone can provide some suggestions of games I should pick up.

So far I've managed to track down and play the Monkey Island series, Syberia which was brilliant and I've also just purchased the latest Broken Sword game. There just seems to be a lacking when it comes to decent adventure games for consoles.

Any suggestions?!

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*PolloDiablo* · 09-15-2009, 01:28 PM

It depends on what you mean with "overseas" as there are different games out for PAL and NTSC regions...

There's a list here somewhere. I'll help you search tomorrow if you haven't found it by then.
Also, don't forget the PS2 is fully backwards compatible so you can also play all the PS1 adventures (e.g. most of the Cryo adventures)

-edit- start with this thread, for example

http://adventuregamers.com/forums/sh...ad.php?t=18194

rubyslippers01 · 09-15-2009, 05:52 PM

Thanks!

I'm in New Zealand so I'm working with PAL.

I'll have a scan of the list and see what I can come u with. It's just a shame the adventure genre is so lacking on console.

Cheers!

J.H · 09-16-2009, 02:43 AM

Try Discworld Noir, it's PS1 but works on a PS2. Also FF7 for RPG.

ggreen737 · 09-16-2009, 01:57 PM

Clock Tower games and Shadow Hearts as well....for PS2...

Gιygαs · 09-16-2009, 03:57 PM

1. Myst III: Exile
2. Myst III: Exile
3. Myst III: Exile
4. Myst III: Exile

You should also probably go for Beyond Good & Evil, even though it isn't a "real" adventure game.

WRMW · 09-16-2009, 06:31 PM

I second the vote for Beyond Good & Evil.

There really aren't many pure adventures for the PS2 (Shadow of Destiny, and all the ports mentioned above, plus Indigo Prophecy/Fahrenheit).

But if you're open to a little bit more variety, there are many excellent games with one foot in the adventure genre, such as:

Beyond Good & Evil
ICO (and then Shadow of the Colossus if you like ICO)
Psychonauts
Okami

rubyslippers01 · 09-16-2009, 06:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gιygαs

1. Myst III: Exile
2. Myst III: Exile
3. Myst III: Exile
4. Myst III: Exile

Really? I heard Myst wasn't very good?

rubyslippers01 · 09-16-2009, 06:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by WRMW

I second the vote for Beyond Good & Evil.

There really aren't many pure adventures for the PS2 (Shadow of Destiny, and all the ports mentioned above, plus Indigo Prophecy/Fahrenheit).

But if you're open to a little bit more variety, there are many excellent games with one foot in the adventure genre, such as:

Beyond Good & Evil
ICO (and then Shadow of the Colossus if you like ICO)
Psychonauts
Okami

I've had a few people recommend Psychonauts now although I had a look through some screenshots and animation looks really basic? On the other hand the animation and artistry for Okami looks amazing!

Origami · 09-17-2009, 06:17 AM

OMG. You're an RPG/adventure fan and you are getting a PS2? The possibilities are endless!!!!! Okay...I am just gonna recommend a few games. I have chosen these games because of their story and atmosphere:

Shadow of Destiny
Final Fantasy X(rpg)
Okami
ICO and SotC
Persona 4(rpg)
Silent Hill 2(great story)
Dark Cloud 2(rpg)
Dragon Quest VIII(rpg)

There are too many good games for the PS2 really....I suggest going to gamespot.com and find a listing of PS2 games ranked on score and play every game that interests you above a 7.5

Hammerite · 09-17-2009, 06:33 AM

If you don't mind combat, I would recommend the Silent Hill series for stories, atmosphere and the gameplay - though there is combat - revolves more around exploration and puzzling and less on combat.

crabapple · 09-17-2009, 09:08 AM

Echo Night Beyond is a 100% adventure game for PS2.
I don't see an Adventuregamers review, but there is a review by Aya at JA+
I think I liked it better than he did, though I agree with him about that part on the moon's surface where you have to move really slowly. That was tedious.

J.H · 09-17-2009, 09:45 AM

Oh how could I forget, Metal Gear Solid. Amazing games.

rubyslippers01 · 09-20-2009, 02:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Origami

OMG. You're an RPG/adventure fan and you are getting a PS2? The possibilities are endless!!!!! Okay...I am just gonna recommend a few games. I have chosen these games because of their story and atmosphere:

Shadow of Destiny
Final Fantasy X(rpg)
Okami
ICO and SotC
Persona 4(rpg)
Silent Hill 2(great story)
Dark Cloud 2(rpg)
Dragon Quest VIII(rpg)

There are too many good games for the PS2 really....I suggest going to gamespot.com and find a listing of PS2 games ranked on score and play every game that interests you above a 7.5

I actually just finished playing Dragon Quest after 90 hours of gameplay and WOW! BEST... GAME... EVER! I almost cried when I finished it!

Little Writer · 09-22-2009, 12:49 AM

I concur with the Silent Hill series.

09-15-2009, 12:33 PM	#1
rubyslippers01 Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 5	Playstation 2 Games Hi ya'll I'm currently travelling and living overseas so am without a PC but managed to pick up a cheap Playstation 2 not long ago. I'm without a doubt, a huge RPG/Adventure game fan and was wondering if anyone can provide some suggestions of games I should pick up. So far I've managed to track down and play the Monkey Island series, Syberia which was brilliant and I've also just purchased the latest Broken Sword game. There just seems to be a lacking when it comes to decent adventure games for consoles. Any suggestions?! E Share Share this post on Twitter

09-15-2009, 01:28 PM	#2
PolloDiablo Chicken with a bite Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 355	It depends on what you mean with "overseas" as there are different games out for PAL and NTSC regions... There's a list here somewhere. I'll help you search tomorrow if you haven't found it by then. Also, don't forget the PS2 is fully backwards compatible so you can also play all the PS1 adventures (e.g. most of the Cryo adventures) -edit- start with this thread, for example http://adventuregamers.com/forums/sh...ad.php?t=18194 Share Share this post on Twitter __________________ Madre de Dios! Es el Pollo Diablo!

09-15-2009, 05:52 PM	#3
rubyslippers01 Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 5	Thanks! I'm in New Zealand so I'm working with PAL. I'll have a scan of the list and see what I can come u with. It's just a shame the adventure genre is so lacking on console. Cheers! Share Share this post on Twitter

09-16-2009, 02:43 AM	#4
J.H Frak. Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: UK Posts: 485	Try Discworld Noir, it's PS1 but works on a PS2. Also FF7 for RPG. Share Share this post on Twitter __________________ "Run, you pigeons. It's Robert Frost." Sabotage

09-16-2009, 01:57 PM	#5
ggreen737 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 194	Clock Tower games and Shadow Hearts as well....for PS2... Share Share this post on Twitter

09-16-2009, 03:57 PM	#6
Gιygαs Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 32	1. Myst III: Exile 2. Myst III: Exile 3. Myst III: Exile 4. Myst III: Exile You should also probably go for Beyond Good & Evil, even though it isn't a "real" adventure game. Share Share this post on Twitter

09-16-2009, 06:31 PM	#7
WRMW Adventurer Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Saskatoon, Sask. Posts: 225	I second the vote for Beyond Good & Evil. There really aren't many pure adventures for the PS2 (Shadow of Destiny, and all the ports mentioned above, plus Indigo Prophecy/Fahrenheit). But if you're open to a little bit more variety, there are many excellent games with one foot in the adventure genre, such as: Beyond Good & Evil ICO (and then Shadow of the Colossus if you like ICO) Psychonauts Okami Share Share this post on Twitter

09-17-2009, 06:17 AM	#10
Origami Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: The Netherlands Posts: 492	OMG. You're an RPG/adventure fan and you are getting a PS2? The possibilities are endless!!!!! Okay...I am just gonna recommend a few games. I have chosen these games because of their story and atmosphere: Shadow of Destiny Final Fantasy X(rpg) Okami ICO and SotC Persona 4(rpg) Silent Hill 2(great story) Dark Cloud 2(rpg) Dragon Quest VIII(rpg) There are too many good games for the PS2 really....I suggest going to gamespot.com and find a listing of PS2 games ranked on score and play every game that interests you above a 7.5 Share Share this post on Twitter

09-17-2009, 06:33 AM	#11
Hammerite kamikaze hummingbirds Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Over there. Posts: 7,946	If you don't mind combat, I would recommend the Silent Hill series for stories, atmosphere and the gameplay - though there is combat - revolves more around exploration and puzzling and less on combat. Share Share this post on Twitter __________________ The bin is a place for household rubbish, not beloved pets!

09-17-2009, 09:08 AM	#12
crabapple Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Posts: 948	Echo Night Beyond is a 100% adventure game for PS2. I don't see an Adventuregamers review, but there is a review by Aya at JA+ I think I liked it better than he did, though I agree with him about that part on the moon's surface where you have to move really slowly. That was tedious. Share Share this post on Twitter

09-17-2009, 09:45 AM	#13
J.H Frak. Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: UK Posts: 485	Oh how could I forget, Metal Gear Solid. Amazing games. Share Share this post on Twitter __________________ "Run, you pigeons. It's Robert Frost." Sabotage

09-22-2009, 12:49 AM	#15
Little Writer Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Belgium Posts: 534	I concur with the Silent Hill series. Share Share this post on Twitter __________________ "There's a difference between knowing you are, and simply being." Just finished:Jurassic Park, Mata Hari Playing now:Assassin's Creed 2, So Blonde To be continued:Final Fantasy 13

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