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Posted by ZeJayMan on Jul-11-2008 17:53:

Essential Games - The PS2

Got gifted a PS2 slimline from a university friend who just picked up a new PS3.

Would be much obliged if you could give me a list of maybe 2 or 3 games that you would say are worth picking up preowned somewhere.

So far I have :

Grand Theft Auto III
Grand Theft Auto Vice City & San Andreas.
Metal Gear Solid 2
Pro Evolution Soccer 6
Killer 7
Hitman 2

Thanks a bunch.

I'm not a huge fan of driving or racing games.

Posted by CONNERMAN2000 on Jul-11-2008 23:25:

PS2 is practically the best console of all-time. The library is endless, there are games for literally everybody. Somebody who says they don't like the PS2 is somebody who says they don't like video games.

The original Red Faction was loads of fun. The story is intriguing, the environments are destructible (most of them), and the weaponry is badass. Check it out. Red Faction 2 has better multiplayer, but I hear the single player isn't as fun.

Ico is one of the most undersold games of all-time; truly a piece of software that deserves to be up there with Gran Turismo 3 and the GTA's in terms of sales. The game is a work of art and a simple description will only insult the true beauty of the game. Try and find it, and play it all the way through.

Tekken Tag Tournament is loads of fun with 4 people, plus is probably the best all-around Tekken game available on the PS2. Tekken 5 was pretty badass, too.

The NBA Street games are fantastic as well, kind of like NBA Jam, but not as crazy, and the game is more so focused on tricks and what have you. Try and find Volume 3.

Dude, I could go forever and ever. The best bet is to first go on over to the review section at IGN, and look at all the games that have received 9's (there's quite a few). Then ask us if the game is truly good or not.

Posted by Capitalizt on Jul-12-2008 01:19:

I highly recommend Shadow of the Colossus and Resident Evil 4. For platformers, check out the Sly Cooper series, the Ratchet and Clank series, and Jak 1-3.

This should also help you get started! (check 3 posts down for a list of good cheap games)

LINK

Posted by biznology on Jul-12-2008 08:28:

yeah ICO, Shadow of the Colossus

hands down. most amazing, awe inspiring games ever. they arent even games, more like artistic puzzles|

Posted by ZeJayMan on Jul-12-2008 11:07:

I picked up a copy of Metal Gear Solid 3 today.

Should be nice.

Will pick up Ico and Shadow of the Colossus.

Cheers for the tip about IGN. Going to have a good rummage about.

Keep them coming please.

Posted by smakmagik on Jul-12-2008 11:26:

Shadow of Rome
God of War
Pro Evolution Soccer 4
Tiger Woods 2005
Resident Evil 4
Silent Hill : The Room
Ratchet and Clank : both games
Black

Posted by bamski on Jul-12-2008 11:29:

quote:
Originally posted by smakmagik
Resident Evil 4

That'll keep you going for a few weeks.

Silent Hill 3, that's a must. But you'll miss half the story if you haven't played the first one through, and through.

Posted by iammesol on Jul-12-2008 16:27:

Max Payne

Posted by CONNERMAN2000 on Jul-12-2008 19:36:

quote:
Originally posted by iammesol
Max Payne

PC version is lightyears better, though. And its an oldie, so most PC's will probably handle it.

Posted by miamitranceman on Jul-13-2008 22:49:

quote:
Originally posted by biznology
yeah ICO, Shadow of the Colossus

hands down. most amazing, awe inspiring games ever. they arent even games, more like artistic puzzles|

+1.

Ico was a total sleeper hit.

Posted by Yan on Jul-14-2008 01:21:

If you want to play an amazing platformer, check out
Klonoa 2: Lunatea's Veil.

Otherwise, play Kingdom Hearts I and II.

Posted by Mr Game+Watch on Jul-14-2008 15:50:

Dragon Quest VIII
Gradius V
Shadow Hearts: Covenant
GOD HAND
Ico
Shin Megami Tensei: Nocturne
Digital Devil Saga 1 and 2
Breath of Fire: Dragon Quarter
Taito Legends 2
Mega Man X Collection
ESPGaluda (Japan only)
Sega Ages: Monster World Collection (Japan only)
Sega Ages: Phantasy Star Collection (Japan only)

Posted by a spoon on Jul-14-2008 18:07:

Previously mentioned but def God of War and Ico
-Prince of Persia
-Ape Escape (anyone? first one is sweet)

Drawing a blank for some reason but tons of good suggestions.
Anyone ever played Mr. Domino? Lulz

Posted by KiNeTiC ENeRgY on Jul-15-2008 14:39:

Manhunt 2 uncensored version
Bully - this game is a sleeper...good fun and laughs

Sooooo many other great games for this system, as well as sooooo many shit games as well. Look up reviews on any game b4 u buy for sure.

Posted by CONNERMAN2000 on Jul-15-2008 23:16:

quote:
Originally posted by a spoon
Previously mentioned but def God of War and Ico
-Prince of Persia
-Ape Escape (anyone? first one is sweet)

Drawing a blank for some reason but tons of good suggestions.
Anyone ever played Mr. Domino? Lulz

Wasn't Mr. Domino a PSone game?

Posted by Big blue on Jul-17-2008 02:27:

PS2

Great thread, seeing as how i just refound my PS2 and am thinking of getting rid of my Wii. I think a greatsite is www.metacritic.com.
it takes the reviews of a shitload of sites and then gives it an average to score from. I got some GREAT AZZ games using that site, like Freedom Fighters(1st person shooter thats dope, at a local shoprite???!!!)

My advice would be to try to limit yourself to certain genres. Like what would be great first person shooters? RPGs? stratgies? Driving? Flying? adventure? I think a topnotch video game collection should have high quality games from each area.

let's keep this thread going i nned to pick-up some cheap great games.

PAZ

Posted by Spacey Orange on Jul-17-2008 08:16:

Killzone

Posted by KiNeTiC ENeRgY on Jul-17-2008 14:14:

Re: PS2

quote:
Originally posted by Big blue
Great thread, seeing as how i just refound my PS2 and am thinking of getting rid of my Wii. I think a greatsite is www.metacritic.com.
it takes the reviews of a shitload of sites and then gives it an average to score from. I got some GREAT AZZ games using that site, like Freedom Fighters(1st person shooter thats dope, at a local shoprite???!!!)

My advice would be to try to limit yourself to certain genres. Like what would be great first person shooters? RPGs? stratgies? Driving? Flying? adventure? I think a topnotch video game collection should have high quality games from each area.

let's keep this thread going i nned to pick-up some cheap great games.

PAZ

get rid of the Wii in favor of the PS2?? Theres a lot of fun games on the Wii bro....

Posted by miamitranceman on Jul-17-2008 17:50:

Don't know if this was already mentioned, but for us old schoolers who were around before the Guitar Hero/Rock Band craze, Harmonix, makers of Guitar Hero (or Rock Band, one of the two), made two little known gems called Frequency and it's sequel Amplitude. They were basically Guitar Hero without the guitar. They featured real songs by real artists and and multiplayer up to 4 people with the multi-tap.

It's some of the most fun you'll have on a ps2, I guarantee it.

Posted by Big blue on Jul-18-2008 01:22:

Re: Re: PS2

quote:
Originally posted by KiNeTiC ENeRgY
get rid of the Wii in favor of the PS2?? Theres a lot of fun games on the Wii bro....

True, I still gotta get my hands on mario cart. Mario galaxy is mad fun and medal of honor 2(i think with the zapper) is decent. I am disappionted that there arent more zapper using games. Mario olympics sux my nuuuutz. I have the zelda Wii game that i haven't even played yet so thats a possibility. Do you have any suggestions?

I should mention that my gaming as well as my clubbing has taken a SERIOUS hit due to the birth of my daughter last year. you should have seen my wife's face when i tried to get a game or tqo in when i was "watching" the baby.

Posted by ZeJayMan on Jul-26-2008 15:40:

Got San Andreas, Final Fantasy 12, Manhunt and Resident Evil, Code Veronica.

NAICE�!!!

Posted by bamski on Aug-04-2008 11:49:

quote:
Originally posted by ZeJayMan
Resident Evil, Code Veronica.

Worst game in the series, try the RE Outbreaks..

Posted by CONNERMAN2000 on Aug-04-2008 16:29:

quote:
Originally posted by miamitranceman
Don't know if this was already mentioned, but for us old schoolers who were around before the Guitar Hero/Rock Band craze, Harmonix, makers of Guitar Hero (or Rock Band, one of the two), made two little known gems called Frequency and it's sequel Amplitude. They were basically Guitar Hero without the guitar. They featured real songs by real artists and and multiplayer up to 4 people with the multi-tap.

It's some of the most fun you'll have on a ps2, I guarantee it.

Absolutely. +1

Posted by a spoon on Aug-05-2008 03:32:

Posted by miamitranceman on Aug-05-2008 03:33:

quote:
Originally posted by a spoon
Frequency was the shizzz!

Yeah, it had Oakie too.

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