Some good PS2 games?

davez82 · 11-21-2003, 09:56 AM

anyone know some good ps2 games.. the games i have are mgs , gta3, ffx and mk5, that's all i have and my ps2 is collecting mucho dusto. havnet played anything on it in a year.

Garyos · 11-21-2003, 10:08 AM

Vice City is good, especcially if you liked GTA 3. I'm now in love with ICO, so you should get that... Hitman 2 plays great on the PS2. Its the platform of choice if you want to play Shadow of Memories (destiny), which you should. Beyond Good and Evil is apparently quite the brilliant game, and the same goes for Prince of Persia. Should I go on? Or just wait for feisar?

custard · 11-21-2003, 10:09 AM

My recommendations: GTA Vice City, (if you like football (or soccer :@)) Pro Evolution Soccer 3, Manhunt .. many more but i cant be bothered to type them right now oh and don't forget: PS2 has BS3 and Syberia

twifkak · 11-21-2003, 10:22 AM

feisar's post will undoubtedly crash the server, so I might as well suggest Jak 2, while the server's still up.

***tabacco*** · 11-21-2003, 11:26 AM

I personally loved Kingdom Hearts. Disney stuff aside, it was a good non-turn-based RPG from SquareEnix.

Royal Fool · 11-21-2003, 02:08 PM

If you're into platformers, check out Sly Raccoon (Sly Cooper & The Thievius Raccoonus in America), Jak II (Or the original Jak & Daxter, which is out on platinum for pretty cheap) and Ratchet & Clank 2 (Or the original, again, out on platinum). If you find RTX Red Rock for cheap I suggest you take a look at that as well... it's not as bad as some reviews claimed, although it's certainly not perfect in any way.

Prince of Persia and Beyond Good & Evil are also out, which have gotten some really great reviews. Splinter Cell is another excellent game, although I don't know how good the PS2 version is compared to the Xbox original or the PC version.

And then there's stuff like Ico, Silent Hill 2 and 3, Ape Escape 2, the Tony Hawk games (The newest one is Tony Hawk's Undeground, which has gotten very good reviews) and many more. If you care to see what IGN thinks are the best PS2 games, click: http://ps2.ign.com/choice_all.html

Garyos · 11-21-2003, 02:46 PM

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(The newest one is Tony Hawk's Undeground, which has gotten very good reviews) [/url]

Got THUG today.. Great game! Has retained everything great from the other games, but has made something completely new out of it.

twifkak · 11-21-2003, 02:48 PM

Yeah, as it pertains to having long pseudo-intellectual conversations about your games on AG (which is what these forums are all about, of course), ICO would be your best bet. Plus, it's pretty much awesome.

nordic_guy · 11-22-2003, 01:43 AM

SSX3 if you like that sort of games. Jak II, Jak & Daxter and Ratchet & Clank are some really good platformers. Kingdom Hearts. All the others prviously mentioned.

Pappapisshu · 11-22-2003, 01:51 AM

You definitely wanna get ICO, Silent Hill 2 (I've heard that SH3 is brilliant as well) and GTA: Vice City.

Of course, you can not overlook Pro Evolution Soccer 2 (or PES3). It might just be the best console game ever.

edit: Vice City, since you've already got GTA3.

Tanukitsune · 11-22-2003, 11:20 AM

-Activision Anthology (Its like having an Atari!)

<--nostalgia
-Marvel Vs Capcom 2
-Maximo
-Mr Mosquetto, the only mosquito sim out there!
-ICO

Yes, I have a weird taste in games....

I pity da fo' that disses Activision Anthology!

feisar · 11-23-2003, 01:32 AM

there are literally 100's worth getting, try looking around websites. The very best tho = these:

- ICO
- Rez
- Gran Turismo 3: A-Spec
- Frequency
- Final Fantasy X
- WRC 3
- Colin McRae Rally 04
- Pro Evolution Soccer 3
- Jak & Daxter
- Timesplitters 2
- Shadow Of Memories
- GTA3
- Ratchet & Clank
- Silent Hill 2
- Virtua Fighter 4: Evolution

Intrepid Homoludens · 11-23-2003, 01:39 AM

feis, you forgot Silent Hill 3.

Pappapisshu · 11-23-2003, 02:24 AM

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Originally Posted by feisar

- WRC 3

Really? I really, really liked WRC2: Extreme. It's probably my favourite rally game, it's awesome. But, I've heard that WRC3 is supposed to be extremely crappy, basically not doing anything right. Even WRC2-fanboys hate this game. Have you tried it?

feisar · 11-23-2003, 09:24 AM

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Originally Posted by Pappapisshu

Really? I really, really liked WRC2: Extreme. It's probably my favourite rally game, it's awesome. But, I've heard that WRC3 is supposed to be extremely crappy, basically not doing anything right. Even WRC2-fanboys hate this game. Have you tried it?

WRC3 was only released this friday so its not really fair to condem the game!

Track design and scenery is a lot better. No other PS2 game comes close for car models. The sticky barriers and bizarre crashes are gone. And there is more of everything.

I think its great and Ive not really seen a negative reaction at all either..

Heres some links that might make u a bit more interested:

http://ntsc-uk.domino.org/viewtopic.php?t=16213

http://forum.granturismo.com/showthr...threadid=82574

As for not putting SH3, I think SH2 is a better game.. in terms of balance, length, learning curve and plot. Its more fun to play, more accessible to play and i prefer its graphics :/ The fairground opening of SH3 is very sloppy and offputting.. the mall is better but things dont become paticually enjoyable until much later into the game..

Intrepid Homoludens · 11-23-2003, 09:56 AM

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Originally Posted by feisar

As for not putting SH3, I think SH2 is a better game..

Yeah, whatever. I'll wait until I play SH3 to shove my own opinion in. [shrug] But for now I'm deep in the middle of SH2, and it's a sheer gorgeous mind trip!

Bard09 · 11-29-2003, 12:42 AM

What is the best fighting game on the PS2?

My younger brother has one, and it's been absolute ages since we've played anything cooperative/competitive together. I was thinking Soul Caliber II, but if there is a better alternative, I'd love to hear about it. Keep in mind we haven't played any fighting games since the SNES days, so redundant sequals are great for us since we're new to all of them

Garyos · 11-29-2003, 03:26 AM

Virtua Fighter Evolution is a must, if you like fighting games which go beyond button-mashing. Sould Calibour 2 is also extremely good, but more mash-friendly. Tekken 4 isn't bad either, but is definetly number three. And I have no idea why I own all of those, since I'm not really into fighting games at all... Still love those, though.

Bard09 · 11-29-2003, 06:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Garyos

Virtua Fighter Evolution is a must, if you like fighting games which go beyond button-mashing. Sould Calibour 2 is also extremely good, but more mash-friendly. Tekken 4 isn't bad either, but is definetly number three. And I have no idea why I own all of those, since I'm not really into fighting games at all... Still love those, though.

Heh, thanks Garyos. I appreciate it. Them fighters can get mighty confusing sometimes. I actually ended up ordering him Kingdom Hearts because I couldn't make up my mind. He's a FF addict, and I figured spending the $20 versus $50 for a newer fighter would be a better use of my Christmas present money. I'll take a look a Virtua Fighter Evolution for his upcoming birthday

11-21-2003, 09:56 AM	#1
davez82 Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2003 Posts: 219	some good ps2 games? anyone know some good ps2 games.. the games i have are mgs , gta3, ffx and mk5, that's all i have and my ps2 is collecting mucho dusto. havnet played anything on it in a year. Share Share this post on Twitter

11-21-2003, 10:08 AM	#2
Garyos AKA Morte Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Sigil Posts: 1,101	Vice City is good, especcially if you liked GTA 3. I'm now in love with ICO, so you should get that... Hitman 2 plays great on the PS2. Its the platform of choice if you want to play Shadow of Memories (destiny), which you should. Beyond Good and Evil is apparently quite the brilliant game, and the same goes for Prince of Persia. Should I go on? Or just wait for feisar? Share Share this post on Twitter

11-21-2003, 10:09 AM	#3
custard Dessert Join Date: Sep 2003 Posts: 204	My recommendations: GTA Vice City, (if you like football (or soccer :@)) Pro Evolution Soccer 3, Manhunt .. many more but i cant be bothered to type them right now oh and don't forget: PS2 has BS3 and Syberia Share Share this post on Twitter

11-21-2003, 10:22 AM	#4
twifkak :P ^^^ at tamz Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Football Town, USA Posts: 1,354	feisar's post will undoubtedly crash the server, so I might as well suggest Jak 2, while the server's still up. Share Share this post on Twitter __________________ In the next AG crash ___\| A temporary board ____\| I am born to spam In the "Get New" list __\| Scrolling up and down \| I am born to spam through a broadband ISP \| i am back to steal your bandwidth --Spammo-head, "Windbag"

11-21-2003, 11:26 AM	#5
*tabacco* Friendly Server Admin Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Marin County, CA Posts: 4,087	I personally loved Kingdom Hearts. Disney stuff aside, it was a good non-turn-based RPG from SquareEnix. Share Share this post on Twitter

11-21-2003, 02:08 PM	#6
Royal Fool Statement: Not a meatbag. Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Iceland Posts: 813	If you're into platformers, check out Sly Raccoon (Sly Cooper & The Thievius Raccoonus in America), Jak II (Or the original Jak & Daxter, which is out on platinum for pretty cheap) and Ratchet & Clank 2 (Or the original, again, out on platinum). If you find RTX Red Rock for cheap I suggest you take a look at that as well... it's not as bad as some reviews claimed, although it's certainly not perfect in any way. Prince of Persia and Beyond Good & Evil are also out, which have gotten some really great reviews. Splinter Cell is another excellent game, although I don't know how good the PS2 version is compared to the Xbox original or the PC version. And then there's stuff like Ico, Silent Hill 2 and 3, Ape Escape 2, the Tony Hawk games (The newest one is Tony Hawk's Undeground, which has gotten very good reviews) and many more. If you care to see what IGN thinks are the best PS2 games, click: http://ps2.ign.com/choice_all.html Share Share this post on Twitter __________________ .::Royal Fool::.

11-21-2003, 02:48 PM	#8
twifkak :P ^^^ at tamz Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Football Town, USA Posts: 1,354	Yeah, as it pertains to having long pseudo-intellectual conversations about your games on AG (which is what these forums are all about, of course), ICO would be your best bet. Plus, it's pretty much awesome. Share Share this post on Twitter __________________ In the next AG crash ___\| A temporary board ____\| I am born to spam In the "Get New" list __\| Scrolling up and down \| I am born to spam through a broadband ISP \| i am back to steal your bandwidth --Spammo-head, "Windbag"

11-22-2003, 01:43 AM	#9
nordic_guy Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Norway Posts: 1,081	SSX3 if you like that sort of games. Jak II, Jak & Daxter and Ratchet & Clank are some really good platformers. Kingdom Hearts. All the others prviously mentioned. Share Share this post on Twitter

11-22-2003, 01:51 AM	#10
Pappapisshu rare groove Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Sweden Posts: 506	You definitely wanna get ICO, Silent Hill 2 (I've heard that SH3 is brilliant as well) and GTA: Vice City. Of course, you can not overlook Pro Evolution Soccer 2 (or PES3). It might just be the best console game ever. edit: Vice City, since you've already got GTA3. Share Share this post on Twitter __________________ strike a match, strike a pose, strike your girlfriend in the nose

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11-23-2003, 01:32 AM	#12
feisar Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Sussex, UK Posts: 216	there are literally 100's worth getting, try looking around websites. The very best tho = these: - ICO - Rez - Gran Turismo 3: A-Spec - Frequency - Final Fantasy X - WRC 3 - Colin McRae Rally 04 - Pro Evolution Soccer 3 - Jak & Daxter - Timesplitters 2 - Shadow Of Memories - GTA3 - Ratchet & Clank - Silent Hill 2 - Virtua Fighter 4: Evolution Share Share this post on Twitter

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Intrepid Homoludens merely human Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Chicago Posts: 22,309	feis, you forgot Silent Hill 3. Share Share this post on Twitter __________________ platform: laptop, iPhone 3Gs \| gaming: x360, PS3, psp, iPhone, wii \| blog: a space alien \| book: the moral landscape: how science can determine human values by sam harris \| games: l.a.noire, portal 2, brink, dragon age 2, heavy rain \| sites: NPR, skeptoid, gaygamer \| music: ray lamontagne, adele, washed out, james blake \| twitter: a_space_alien

11-29-2003, 12:42 AM	#17
Bard09 Babbling as Usual Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 326	What is the best fighting game on the PS2? My younger brother has one, and it's been absolute ages since we've played anything cooperative/competitive together. I was thinking Soul Caliber II, but if there is a better alternative, I'd love to hear about it. Keep in mind we haven't played any fighting games since the SNES days, so redundant sequals are great for us since we're new to all of them Share Share this post on Twitter

11-29-2003, 03:26 AM	#18
Garyos AKA Morte Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Sigil Posts: 1,101	Virtua Fighter Evolution is a must, if you like fighting games which go beyond button-mashing. Sould Calibour 2 is also extremely good, but more mash-friendly. Tekken 4 isn't bad either, but is definetly number three. And I have no idea why I own all of those, since I'm not really into fighting games at all... Still love those, though. Share Share this post on Twitter

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