The 15 Most INFLUENTIAL PS2 Games

VOICE OVER: Aaron Brown
WRITTEN BY: Aaron Brown

From revolutionizing open-world gaming to introducing groundbreaking mechanics, the PlayStation 2 era changed gaming forever! Join us as we explore the games that shaped modern gaming as we know it, featuring revolutionary titles that introduced mechanics we still see in games today. Our countdown includes groundbreaking titles like Grand Theft Auto III, Resident Evil 4, God of War, Shadow of the Colossus, and many more! Which of these influential games do you think had the biggest impact on modern gaming? Let us know in the comments below!

  • #15: "Burnout 3: Takedown" (2004)
  • #14: "Ico" (2001)
  • #13: "Spider-Man 2" (2004)
  • #12: "Need for Speed Underground 2" (2004)
  • #11: "Persona 3" (2006)
  • #10: "Max Payne" (2001)
  • #9: "Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time" (2003)
  • #8: "Devil May Cry" (2001)
  • #7: "Shadow of the Colossus" (2005)
  • #6: "God of War" (2005)
  • #5: "Silent Hill 2" (2001)
  • #4: "Metal Gear Solid 3: Snake Eater" (2004)
  • #3: "Kill Switch" (2003)
  • #2: "Resident Evil 4" (2005)
  • #1: "Grand Theft Auto III" (2001)

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