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10 PS2 Classics We STILL NEED on PS5

10 PS2 Classics We STILL NEED on PS5
VOICE OVER: Ty Richardson WRITTEN BY: Ty Richardson
There are a number of great PS2 games none of us can play on the PS5. For this list, we'll be looking at classic PS2 titles that are either stranded entirely or are unplayable through what means we have. Our list of PS2 games we still need on PS5 includes “Champions of Norrath: Realms of EverQuest” (2004), “God of War” (2005), the “Ratchet & Clank” series (2002-), “Ape Escape 3” (2005), and more!
Script written by Ty Richardson

Welcome to MojoPlays, and today, we’re taking a look at 10 PS2 Classics We Still Need on PS5! While a solid number of PS2 games have been remade or remastered for modern hardware, there are still a number of titles that are either stranded entirely or are unplayable through what means we have. Which PS2 game would you like to see brought forward to PS5? Did it make the list? Let us know down in the comments.

“Sly Cooper” series (2002-13)


Sly and the gang have been missing for over a decade now, and with so much time passed, we feel Sony needs to retrieve the Thievius Raccoonus and find a way to reintroduce Sly to the world. Sure, you can play all four “Sly Cooper” games on PS5, but that’s only the PS3 games, all of which are only playable through STREAMING. That’s just…no. No, we’re not doing that. Whether we get a remaster, port, or a whole collection of remakes, Sony needs to find some method of either preserving these excellent games or letting us at least download the PS3 versions (as lackluster as they were).

“God of War” (2005)


The weirdest thing about “God of War” is that even through Sony’s abysmal streaming service, there is no way to play the original “God of War”. You can play “Chains of Olympus”, “Ghost of Sparta”, “Ascension”, even “God of War II HD”. You can play all of those through streaming if you hate yourself that much. But “God of War” ‘05? You are S-O-L, friend. Look, “God of War” has gotten bigger than it ever was, bigger even than when it returned in 2018! So, why not let your massive fanbase, your players who bought PS5s for “God of War”, replay the first game or experience it for the first time? The IP is nearly twenty years old, and most folks would be touched to see how far Kratos has come!

“Xenosaga” series (2002-06)


In recent years, Bandai Namco has shown interest in remaking and reviving dead games. (Who would have thought we’d see “Pac-Man World” or even “Katamari” come back?) But to rejuvenate some of their older JRPGs, why not “Xenosaga”? None of the three “Xenosaga” games were ever brought forward to modern hardware. And what’s funny is that Bandai Namco may not need to do much work on a “Xenosaga” port or remaster. To this day, these games still look incredible. Perhaps all that would need to be done is some upscaling, and quite frankly, throwing all of the “Xenosaga” games up on PS5, even without touching anything, would awaken all of those PS2 nerds from the old days. Easy money!

“Rule of Rose” (2006)


“Rule of Rose” is one of those few games that boasts a reputation for being unreasonably rare. Was its subject matter the cause for its scarcity? Who can say. However, there has been a noticeable increase in demand for this game across various corners of the video game market. What’s even more interesting is that this hidden gem of horror gaming has a good chance of being brought forward to PS5, and we’d love to amplify the notion if we can. “Rule of Rose” was developed by a long-defunct studio known as Punchline, which was founded by Yoshiro Kimura. Kimura would later go work for Marvelous Inc., and he now heads his own studio called Onion Games. Those who keep up with gaming news will remember that Onion Games put out a statement in 2021 expressing interest in bringing back “Rule of Rose”. If Kimura and his team can get a hold of the current owners of the game, maybe we’ll all finally be able to see why people pay exorbitant prices for such a rare game.

“Twisted Metal: Head-On - Extra Twisted Edition” (2008)


We already have “Twisted Metal: Black” playable through PS5 backwards-compatibility, and Sony has finally begun throwing the original PS1 games on PS5 and PS4. If the trend continues, it won’t be long before we see TM3, TM4, and “Small Brawl” on PS5 as well. But what about “Head-On”? Sure, Sony can throw the PSP original on PS Plus Premium and call it a day. Thing is that the PS2 version has more to it! Not only does it look and play better, it also has almost a second game attached to it in the form of “Twisted Metal: Lost”. This half of the game gave players a look at all sorts of cut content from past projects such as levels from “Twisted Metal: Harbor City”, a segment that allowed players to run around as Sweet Tooth on foot, and a collection of deleted endings made for the first “Twisted Metal”. This is the package to put on PS5!

“Ratchet & Clank” series (2002-)


The Lombax and warbot are in a similar situation as our favorite ringtail thief. Yes, you can play the four PS2 “Ratchet & Clank” games on PS5, but there are two problems with this: one, it’s only playable through streaming, and two, it’s the PS3 versions, which were infamous for being incredibly buggy and not properly rendering certain portions of the game! We need a straight port of these games, Sony! You haven’t worked out the kinks of your streaming service, and that isn’t going to fly for those wanting to play your action-platformer games. Plus, the HD PS3 versions have long been criticized by the fanbase. Do our Lombax and warbot right!

“Bloody Roar 4” (2003)


With Konami coming back to gaming as a licensor for “Castlevania” and “Silent Hill”, it’s time we start digging in and finding what other classic games have been dormant for ages. “Bloody Roar” has been in quiet demand for several years now, and the last time anyone got to enjoy the franchise was “Bloody Roar 4”. This entry was only ever released on PS2, and while the series was developed and published by Hudson Soft, the IP is under Konami’s ownership on account of their acquisition and merger of Hudson in 2012. Unfortunately, it isn’t common for fighting games to get remakes let alone remasters. But if we aren’t ever going to get a new “Bloody Roar”, can we at least get the fourth game brought forward to PS5?

“Ape Escape 3” (2005)


So, here’s the funny thing about “Ape Escape”. We can play the first game on PS5 right now with no problems. “Ape Escape 2” is playable through backwards compatibility, but it runs like garbage. “Ape Escape 3” has been rated by the ESRB for PS4…and has had no release since it was rated back in 2020. What gives, Sony? We have the first two games and even “Ape Academy 2”, which seemed to launch everywhere else but North America. Where’s “Ape Escape 3”? In Sony’s defense, its absence could be due to the minigame that parodies “Metal Gear Solid”. In other words, there is a chance that Konami has a say in whether “Ape Escape 3” ever gets a re-release let alone a port, remaster, or remake.

“The Getaway” (2002)


Ah, “The Getaway”! There is so much to love here between the gunplay, story, and open world level design that almost rivals “Grand Theft Auto III”. Unfortunately, there was so much going against this game, mainly because it was released around the same time as “Grand Theft Auto: Vice City”. As a result, sales were remarkably low at launch. Luckily, the sales would exceed one million copies by July 2006. People clearly found the game over time and really enjoyed it. So, what if this little gem of PlayStation first-party history was suddenly thrown up on PS5? Well, true PlayStation fans would be flooding the stores on launch day.

“Champions of Norrath: Realms of EverQuest” (2004)


Of all the games we’ve gone over in this list, “Champions of Norrath” is the easiest and biggest money printer here! Say what you will about “EverQuest”, this was one of the biggest and coolest action RPGs to play on PS2 with its deep character customization, combat mechanics, and immersive world. Thanks to the likes of “Final Fantasy XVI”, “Baldur’s Gate III”, and “Skyrim”, action-RPGs are more popular than they ever were when “Champions of Norrath” launched. Sony owns “EverQuest”, too! If they can get the right person to advocate for this game in front of the masses, who knows - call it hype, but we could see a “Champions of Norrath 2” or maybe a whole rebrand of “EverQuest” under that title!
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