Last Week was the 10th anniversary of the Playstation 2. So we here thought it was fitting to list off our top 5 PS2 games. Keep in mind these are our opinions and let us know in the comment section your thoughts. All of these you should be able to find with ease and get your bang for your buck. So let us begin!
5) Ratchet and Clank: Going Commando – What do you get when add platforming action and out of this world weapons? You get Ratchet and Clank. You play as a man…dog…cat…thing and as a robot attempting to save the galaxy one planet at a time. With such weapons the sheep ray gun (turn your foes into sheep that blow up), how can this series not be an instant classic?
4) Okami – With a game so rich with Japanese mythology, people were curious to see how well it did out of Japan. Well when the game launched it was very quiet even though it received great reviews. It now is a cult classic and has a sequel coming for the Nintendo DS next year. This is an adventure game similar to the Legend of Zelda series but it’s art style and the source material that the story is based on really sets it apart. Thanks to its beautiful cell shaded graphics and the fact you play as a god makes sure this game is on our top 5 list.
3) God of War – When you think of Sony, you instantly think of murderous “hero” Kratos from God of War. This is where his journey of revenge and rage begins. Before the game came out we have never really seen any game like this. For example besides very obscure adult games we have never seen sex mini games. Sure they are graphic but they just had to the hilarity of the game. Also never before have players tackled a Minotaur and proceeded to stab the ever loving snot out of it. With a easy to learn and hard to master combat system and a story that takes Greek mythology and shows it on a larger darker scale, it is easy to see why still to do this day people play this game. Be sure to pick up Ghost of Sparta for the PSP to get even more information on the back-story of Kratos.
2) SSX- Up to the point of the PS2 launch, snowboarding games were few and far between. They were fun but they lacked the graphics to really hook someone. Well along game the PS2 and EA Big’s SSX. This game provided the outrageous gameplay that we love and backed it up with amazing graphics. Every rider was different from each other due to their country of origin and their preferred style of boarding. This game always tossed curve balls at you while played. One minute you could be grinding off a pole and the next minute you are off a jump and soaring 100ft in the air with fireworks going off everywhere. Not only did this game have deep single player modes but it also had split screen multiplayer. Where you and a buddy can race to the end or see who can pull of the most tricks. Still to this day Justin finds himself cracking this game out for when him and his buddies get together.
1) Twisted Metal Black: It is a time of chaos and Calypso is back with his Twisted Metal games. Players pick a contestant of their choice and blow cars, buildings and anything else up to become the champion and get their wish granted…Though be careful what you wish for. Calypso takes joy in screwing you over. You get various drivers like the Grimm Reaper on a tricked out motorcycle or a psychotic clown named Sweet Tooth and his missile launching ice cream truck. Gamers first experienced this series in on the Playstation, now with a graphic overhaul and more drivers. This game got catapulted to classic hit. If chaos and explosions is your thing, you need to pick up this game! Just know you can run but you can’t hide from Sweet Tooth…He will always get you…
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So there is our list for your gaming pleasure. Pick up any of these games and your shall be pleased. Heck pick up any PS2 game and you will have a great time. Thanks to a huge game library you are sure to stumble upon something that you love to play, even if that is Barbie’s Horse Adventures. It is a classic system that shall always been seen as a treasure to everyone here at Student Gamers.
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