Top 10 PlayStation 2 Games That Are Still Worth Playing Today
Top 10 PS2 Games That Are Still Worth Playing
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Welcome to WatchMojo, and today, we’re counting down our picks for the Top 10 PS2 Games That Are Still Worth Playing! For this list, we’re naming off a handful of PlayStation 2 games that have stood the test of time. That isn’t to say one has aged better than the rest - we love them all the same! Which PS2 game have you been itching to go back to? Let us know in the comments!
#10: “God of War II” (2007)
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Of course a “God of War” game would make it onto the list! No matter which one you play, it’s still the same hack-&-slash action we know and love, and the combos are immensely satisfying to pull off. But why does the second game steal the spotlight from the original (xref)? Well, for starters, it improved how Kratos traverses the world, specifically the climbing segments. Secondly, it eased up on the difficulty whereas the original got carried away at times. To this day, the game is still intense and gripping from start to finish, and the same can be said about its predecessor...for the most part. (Remember the tower of blades?)
#9: “Ratchet & Clank: Up Your Arsenal” (2004)
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If there was a game to describe as “the definitive Ratchet & Clank experience”, it’d be the third game in the series. “Up Your Arsenal” is just about everything you’d expect from a “Ratchet & Clank” game and more. Not only did it introduce longtime series antagonist Doctor Nefarious, but it also boasted arguably the best selection of weapons. In addition to favorites like the Glove of Doom and the Bouncer, you also had new tools of destruction like the Lava Gun, Plasma Whip, and the Shock Blaster! And to top it all off, it featured the most insane boss battle in the entire series! What more can we say?
#8: “Katamari Damacy” (2004)
You don’t know pure ecstasy until you have played a “Katamari” game, or in this case, the original title - “Katamari Damacy”! This charming little franchise from Bandai Namco tasks players with rolling up various objects in order to create massive stars, or, katamari. Even though you start out small, there’s something fulfilling about watching your katamari grow bigger and bigger and you bring about a claustrophobic apocalypse onto Earth. Then, you have the quirky cutscenes that’ll either freak you out or make you laugh at the absurdity of it all. Either way, there’s no such thing as a bad time when it comes to “Katamari Damacy”, and thankfully, you can experience this title on other platforms via the “Re-Roll” remaster.
#7: “Xenosaga” series (2003-06)
JRPGs have gotten significantly more popular over the last several years, and with some getting sequels and remakes, we gotta ask - where in the love of waifus is “Xenosaga”!? Look, we realize “Xenosaga” games were very heavier on cutscenes than they were on gameplay, but that doesn’t make them any less of a gem! Spanning three separately released episodes, “Xenosaga” gave us an enthralling and complex story with a fleshed out world, all wrapped in classic, turn-based combat and character customization. Even if “Xenosaga” was just ported to modern hardware, we’d fork over our hard-earned cash in a heartbeat just to be with KOS-MOS once again.
#6: “Tekken 5” (2005)
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When it comes to “Tekken”, the fifth main game in the series is arguably one of the best. At the time, this was the entry with the tightest controls, the biggest roster, and the most diverse game modes. On top of your standard fare like Arcade, Story, and Time Attack, you could also play a 3D beat ‘em up mode that explores more of Jin Kazama’s story. And if you still needed more “Tekken”, you had plenty with just this one title as “Tekken 5” included the arcade versions of the first three games with all characters unlocked. Needless to say, this was the best way to experience some good ass “Tekken”!
#5: “Jak II” (2003)
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In hindsight, “Jak II” hasn’t aged all that well between the gunplay and extensive travelling. However, it’s still worth playing considering how the game served as a turning point for the franchise. No longer was this your average 3D platformer - this was a dark, shooter-platformer! This wasn’t just various areas based on themes - now you had a whole world to explore, one that was living and breathing with denizens, soldiers, and beasts. Sure, it may come off too angsty for some, but if you played this as a kid, chances are you’re still itching to play this.
#4: “Devil May Cry” (2001)
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Before we were jamming out to “Devil Trigger” in DMC V, there was the original 2001 classic. “Devil May Cry” took full advantage of the PS2’s capabilities, serving up an experience that was fast, brutal, and chaotic. Borrowing the concept of juggling from fighting games, players could come up with insane combos and maneuvers to create a spectacle of a fight. Coupled with the challenging difficulty and epic boss battles, this was certainly a game no PS2 owner could pass up! So, is it really a surprise that the game managed to sell more than three million copies?
#3: “Sly 2: Band of Thieves” (2004)
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Each of the “Sly Cooper” games are great, but “Sly 2” was the series at its strongest. Straying away from the more linear format of the first game, “Sly 2” gave us a playground to explore. Guards roamed the area as you tried infiltrating buildings, snapping recon photos, and hunted down those elusive bottles. There was more danger lurking around every corner, more options for traversing the map, and more ways to play thanks to the addition of Murray and Bentley as playable characters. If Sly and the gang were to return on modern hardware, we’d love to see something more in-line with this installment. Sly 2: Band of Thieves - Wikipedia
#2: “Twisted Metal: Black” (2001)
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Before 2001, “Twisted Metal” was suffering from an identity crisis between the wacky nature of TM3 and TM4 on top of the weirdly family-friendly vibe of “Small Brawl”. “Twisted Metal: Black”, on the other hand, was here to remind us that this was about mayhem, ballistics, explosions, and plowing armored vehicles into each other. Not only that, but it featured a cast of characters with their own screwed up backstories ranging from the dark and deranged to the uncomfortably funny. With expansive maps, brutal difficulty, and thrilling carnage, “Twisted Metal: Black” was the series in its finest form, and we’re so glad it managed to find its way onto modern hardware. Of course, if you want an easier experience, “Head-On’s” (xref) PS2 port was just as good!
#1: “Champions of Norrath: Realms of EverQuest” (2004)
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Okay, we know it's possible to still play “EverQuest”, but honestly, “Champions of Norrath” was quite possibly the best title in the franchise! Well, it was, assuming you’re someone who prefers more action and fast-paced combat. Even with gameplay that deviated greatly from the “EverQuest” formula, “Champions of Norrath” excelled with its own unique story and characters. With a deep character customization, cooperative play, and fun abilities, this was an RPG everyone needed to experience. Now, what do we need to do to get a remake or a remaster of this gem, hm?
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