THE PS2 is the best-selling console of all time thanks to its incredible array of games.
The second PlayStation was marketed to perfection, was affordable and bundled with a DVD player, making it a no-brainer for those looking to buy a console.
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With the console in so many homes, it’s no wonder developers put their best foot forward when it came to creating historic titles.
If you browse the PS2 library you will find many of the best games of all time.
New series that are now game icons started, while other series that had yet to make a mark finally broke through in a big way.
However, only a select few can be called the very best, and we’ve picked out a range of great old games for you to find and play right now.
persona 4
The Persona series is arguably PlayStation’s most successful JRPG series.
A generation later, Persona 5 would get near-universal praise on the PS3 and PS4, but it’s Persona 4 that set the stage.
While previous games in the series were popular, it was Persona 4 that really broke through in the western world like never before.
It’s one of the great JRPGs of all time thanks to its social linking system mixing with the classic dungeon crawling action and it’s being ported to modern devices for a reason.
Guitar Hero 2
While the rhythm genre has now retreated into a niche affair, it cannot be underestimated how big the Guitar Hero craze was.
We may look with modern eyes and scoff at the plastic guitar and gimmicky gameplay, but for a while it was the ultimate game to play when we were together with friends and family.
Final Fantasy XII
With such a historic series spanning every console imaginable, you can ask ten different people which Final Fantasy game is the best and get ten different answers.
Final Fantasy XII was a milestone for the series and eventually it moved away from turn-based combat and used rapidly improving 3D graphics to create something stunning for the time.
While the classic games will always get the credit they deserve, if you love the modern Final Fantasy games the most then this game has you to thank.
Shadow of the Colossus
Shadow of the Colossus, one of the most memorable experiences in all games, is something that is unique even today.
No game has ever felt like fighting huge creatures like this one, or creating a world that feels so beautiful in how completely barren and dead it is.
Then there’s the story and how it sucks you in before you take one of the most genius emotional blows of all time.
Devil May Cry
Devil May Cry is an interesting case because it started its life as Resident Evil 4. However, it was so action-oriented that the decision was made to make it something completely new.
The actual Resident Evil 4 ended up being a brilliant game, but there’s something to be said for the cool chaos of Devil May Cry.
Metal Gear Solid 2
The original Metal Gear Solid is undoubtedly a revolutionary title, but when it comes to incredible shine and design, the sequel has it beat.
With its memorable ace-and-switch opening, weird and wonderful cast of characters, and endless VR missions, it can be argued that the series has never done anything better.
Grand Theft Auto: Vice City
Grand Theft Auto has a lot of brilliant entries on the PS2, and each of them can reasonably be considered the best.
GTA 3 brought the series to 3D and arguably laid the foundation for the cash cow that Rockstar has in its hands today.
GTA: San Andreas has refined the fun of the franchise to some extent and feels most like the modern GTA games.
GTA: Vice City nails the vibe, though. The world and characters balance perfectly between crazy and serious, with an expertly chosen soundtrack to immerse you completely in this over-the-top world of the 80s.
Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 3
The Tony Hawk series was one of the lone soldiers that carried the spirit of the 90s loudly and proudly into the 2000s.
Punk and ska music everywhere, and rad skater slang wherever you looked. Cowabunga, dude.
Plus, it’s arguably where skate mechanics were at their best. The addition of tutorials meant you could link crazy combos together on expertly designed stages.
Written by GLHF.
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