PS2 Games BETTER Than Modern Games

VOICE OVER: Aaron Brown
WRITTEN BY: Aaron Brown

While modern gaming struggles, the PS2 era delivered masterpieces that still put today's titles to shame! Join us as we revisit legendary classics that defined gaming excellence with innovation and creativity that developers still can't match decades later. From chaotic open worlds to revolutionary combat systems, these PS2 gems remind us what gaming used to be before microtransactions and unfinished releases! Our list includes treasures like Resident Evil Outbreak, Gran Turismo 3, Devil May Cry 3, Star Wars Battlefront II, San Andreas, Kingdom Hearts II, and many more! Which of these PS2 classics do you think best outshines modern gaming? Let us know in the comments below!

  • #21: Resident Evil Outbreak (2004)
  • #20: Gran Turismo 3: A-Spec (2001)
  • #19: Soulcalibur III (2005)
  • #18: Dragon Quest VIII: Journey of the Cursed King (2005)
  • #17: Okami (2006)
  • #16: Need for Speed: Most Wanted (2005)
  • #15: Dark Cloud 2 (2003)
  • #14: Black (2006)
  • #13: Kingdom Hearts II (2006)
  • #12: Ultimate Spider-Man (2005)
  • #11: The Mark of Kri (2002)
  • #10: Suikoden III (2002)
  • #9: The Simpsons: Hit & Run (2003)
  • #8: SSX Tricky (2001)
  • #7: Ratchet & Clank: Up Your Arsenal (2004)
  • #6: Burnout 3: Takedown (2004)
  • #5: Star Wars: Battlefront II (2005)
  • #4: Devil May Cry 3: Dantes Awakening (2005)
  • #3: Final Fantasy X (2001)
  • #2: Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas (2004)

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