The 20 HARDEST PS2 Games
VOICE OVER: Aaron Brown
WRITTEN BY: Aaron Brown
Relive the golden era of gaming with our countdown of the 20 hardest PS2 games! For this list, we'll be looking at the most challenging and unforgiving titles that pushed players to their limits. From "Gradius V" to "Devil May Cry 3," these games required near-perfect skills and unyielding determination. Titles like “Shinobi” demanded ninja-like reflexes while “God Hand” tested your combo mastery in relentless beat 'em ups. Whether it was relentless enemies or brutal difficulty spikes, these PS2 classics were not for the faint-hearted. Join us as we delve into what made these games so notoriously tough!
- #20: "Gradius V" (2004)
- #19: "Chaos Legion" (2003)
- #18: "Shin Megami Tensei III: Nocturne" (2003)
- #17: "Breath of Fire: Dragon Quarter" (2002)
- #16: "Airblade" (2001)
- #15: "Devil May Cry 3: Dante's Awakening" (2005)
- #14: "Viewtiful Joe" (2003)
- #13: "Grandia Xtreme" (2002)
- #12: "Alien Hominid" (2004)
- #11: "Ring of Red" (2001)
- #10: "Twisted Metal: Black" (2001)
- #9: "Jak II" (2003)
- #8: "Armored Core: Last Raven" (2006)
- #7: "Maximo: Ghosts to Glory" (2002)
- #6: "God Hand" (2006)
- #5: "Gitaroo Man" (2002)
- #4: "Contra: Shattered Soldier" (2002)
- #3: "Manhunt" (2003)
- #2: "Stuntman" (2002)
- #1: "Shinobi" (2002)
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