Author Topic: 10 year life span - just bought a ps2 (Read 2071 times)

twerd · « **on:** October 08, 2009, 12:32:03 PM »

PS2

i got MGS3 and ended up being disappointed. other games i plan on getting include GoW2, Shadow of the Collossus, and I've already played Okami and Bully. What are Evilbore's recommends? also, i don't know very many great multiplayer games for the ps2, and since i live in a suite, what are some of the best games for me and my floormates?

Bocsius · « **Reply #1 on:** October 08, 2009, 12:34:06 PM »

My favorite PS2 games are God of War (1 only) and FFX.

Bebpo · « **Reply #2 on:** October 08, 2009, 01:32:45 PM »

FFX
Jak I/II
Ico
MGS2
ZoE2
KH2
VP2
Shadow Hearts
Shadow Hearts 2
Silent Hill 2-4
All the Megaten games
Shinobi & Kunoichi
God Hand
Blood Will Tell
All the Nippon Ichi SRPGs (Disgaea 1/2, Phantom Brave, Makai Kingdom, maaybe La Pucelle)
Onimusha 1-3
Devil May Cry 1, 3
Maximo 1&2
Guilty Gear XXwhateverthey'reupto
Way of the Samurai
Gradius V
Yakuza 1/2
Siren 1/2
SSX 1-3
BoFV
Gungrave

tiesto · « **Reply #3 on:** October 08, 2009, 02:19:07 PM »

DQ8, GOD HAND, Taito Legends 2, Gradius 5, Shadow Hearts: Covenant, Valkyrie Profile Silmeria, Breath of Fire Dragon Quarter, Tales of the Abyss, Metal Saga, the SMT/Persona games

MyNameIsMethodis · « **Reply #4 on:** October 08, 2009, 02:26:18 PM »

PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE try out or buy right now "Frequency" and "Amplitude", Harmonix' first console games ever. They're so amazing.

twerd · « **Reply #5 on:** October 08, 2009, 05:10:03 PM »

there is not a single console that doesn't fall to PC GAMING, borys.

twerd · « **Reply #6 on:** October 08, 2009, 05:23:23 PM »

word, i would love to play ps2 in HD, but first i need to get a: PC, or an HD TV. i'm a slow adopter here. anyway, today i went out and bought midnight club 2. i'm not sure if it's nearly as good as i remember it being, but i do recall having a blast with it back in the day.

demi · « **Reply #7 on:** October 08, 2009, 05:27:41 PM »

Why is everyone posting jappa games? Damn weeaboos.

Bocsius · « **Reply #8 on:** October 08, 2009, 05:32:28 PM »

All the western games are on Xbox.

iconoclast · « **Reply #9 on:** October 08, 2009, 06:55:22 PM »

Quote from: Bebpo on October 08, 2009, 01:32:45 PM

Gungrave

Is Gungrave as shitty as the anime? Or should I say, is Brandon Heat still the worst character in the history of the universe?

Maybe I'll play that some time.

EmCeeGrammar · « **Reply #10 on:** October 08, 2009, 07:08:21 PM »

I bought a ps2 for katamari damacy. Didn't regret it. Didn't play much else though...

MyNameIsMethodis · « **Reply #11 on:** October 08, 2009, 07:19:45 PM »

Yes Gungrave is terrible.

MyNameIsMethodis · « **Reply #12 on:** October 08, 2009, 07:25:33 PM »

FreQuency and Amplitude. Guitar Hero 1-80's.

MyNameIsMethodis · « **Reply #13 on:** October 08, 2009, 07:36:39 PM »

Because FreQuency and Amplitude are wholy original and nothing else on the market are like them. I defintly reccomend them, def in the top 10 of best ps2 games.

Bebpo · « **Reply #14 on:** October 08, 2009, 07:38:57 PM »

Quote from: iconoclast on October 08, 2009, 06:55:22 PM

Quote from: Bebpo on October 08, 2009, 01:32:45 PM
Gungrave
Is Gungrave as shitty as the anime? Or should I say, is Brandon Heat still the worst character in the history of the universe?

Maybe I'll play that some time.

It's a score based arcade shooter like The Club or RE Mercenaries except with linear levels. Your goal is to keep a combo going throughout the entire stage by shooting objects between people. If you play it for the ranking scores it's a great game, especially for budget prices. If you just play it like a normal 3rd person shooter it's short and unspectacular.

pilonv1 · « **Reply #15 on:** October 08, 2009, 07:54:25 PM »

Stretch Panic
Mr Mosqueeto
Mad Maestro
Gregory Horror Show
Gitaroo Man

PS2

cool breeze · « **Reply #16 on:** October 09, 2009, 02:31:23 AM »

Playstation 2

truly the best console ever

Quote from: Bebpo on October 08, 2009, 07:38:57 PM

Quote from: iconoclast on October 08, 2009, 06:55:22 PM
Quote from: Bebpo on October 08, 2009, 01:32:45 PM
Gungrave
Is Gungrave as shitty as the anime? Or should I say, is Brandon Heat still the worst character in the history of the universe?

Maybe I'll play that some time.

It's a score based arcade shooter like The Club or RE Mercenaries except with linear levels. Your goal is to keep a combo going throughout the entire stage by shooting objects between people. If you play it for the ranking scores it's a great game, especially for budget prices. If you just play it like a normal 3rd person shooter it's short and unspectacular.

I can think of a recent example that describes the gameplay: In Bayonetta when you spin the stick to make it manual aim aim and mash on Y, well, that's the shooting in Gungrave. Occasionally you dodge, but it's mostly just shooting the shit out of everything by planting your feet and firing nonstop. (and I liked the anime

)

Quote from: Jinfash on October 08, 2009, 07:31:49 PM

Why would you recommend rythim games to anyone these days? The market is saturated with them and I thought the whole idea behind the PS2 purchase is to try the quality games that this generation lack.

Though you should try gitaroo man if you haven't tried the PSP's version.

Rhythm games before this gen (save for the Konami ones; DDR, Pop'n, Beatmania, etc.) were actually creative and unique. Gitaroo Man was basically like riding on a visualizer. DS has some good ones too like the Ouendan games, and there was another one that I can't remember the name of but there was a thread recently and you basically strum up and down on the stage to make the character bounce up/fall to classical music and it looked REALLY AWESOME but I don't remember the name of it.

Quote from: twerd on October 08, 2009, 05:23:23 PM

word, i would love to play ps2 in HD, but first i need to get a: PC, or an HD TV. i'm a slow adopter here. anyway, today i went out and bought midnight club 2. i'm not sure if it's nearly as good as i remember it being, but i do recall having a blast with it back in the day.

Midnight Club 2 was so much fun online. Have no memories of the single player. It sucks that it's probably impossible to get a past multiplayer game going.

I wonder if people still play Twisted Metal Online.

iconoclast · « **Reply #17 on:** October 09, 2009, 04:06:21 AM »

I probably would've liked Gungrave if Brandon wasn't the tooliest tool to ever tool. God damn did that annoy me. But anyway, I checked out some videos on youtube and the game looks pretty decent. I'll probably pick it up some day.

As for recommendations, Bebpo covered pretty much my entire list minus Gitaroo Man and some imports (King of Colosseum 2 and CAVE shooting games mainly). There's also Fire Pro Wrestling Returns, which is easily the best wrestling game of all time. So if you like wrasslin' I'd say to pick that up.

chronovore · « **Reply #18 on:** October 09, 2009, 07:12:00 AM »

Quote from: twerd on October 08, 2009, 12:32:03 PM

PS2

i got MGS3 and ended up being disappointed. other games i plan on getting include GoW2, Shadow of the Collossus, and I've already played Okami and Bully. What are Evilbore's recommends? also, i don't know very many great multiplayer games for the ps2, and since i live in a suite, what are some of the best games for me and my floormates?

Multiplayer on PS2 -- heh. You've noticed there are only ports for two controllers, right? How many games actually supported the multitap, anyway?

Bildi · « **Reply #19 on:** October 09, 2009, 09:23:53 AM »

I don't care for most of the games listed thus far, but if you are into survival horror there is some really great stuff. Clock Tower 3, Haunting Ground, Fatal Frames and plenty more I can't remember. I found Siren a bit too much trial and error but it's worth a shot.

SSX Tricky and SSX3.

And goddammit I loved Sly 2 even if nobody else did.

dark1x · « **Reply #20 on:** October 09, 2009, 09:32:47 AM »

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Clock Tower 3, Haunting Ground, Fatal Frames and plenty more I can't remember. I found Siren a bit too much trial and error but it's worth a shot.

Man, Clock Tower 3 was rough as hell even when it was released. I doubt it could be easily enjoyed today. Fatal Frame series and Haunting Ground probably hold up well, however. Siren was pretty rough, but Siren 2 was phenomenal. Of course, I have the JP version of that and don't think it saw a release anywhere else. :\

tiesto · « **Reply #21 on:** October 09, 2009, 09:50:02 AM »

If you can play imports:

ESPGaluda
Mushihime-sama
Dodonpachi Dai-ou-jou
SEGA AGES: Phantasy Star Collection
SEGA AGES: Gunstar Heroes Treasure Box
SEGA AGES: Monster World Collection

bork · « **Reply #22 on:** October 09, 2009, 09:03:19 PM »

Gungrave is shit, avoid.

I didn't see the Champions Of Norrath (which are four player dungeon crawlers from Snowblind, makers of Baldur's Gate Dark Alliance) and Mark Of Kri/Rise Of The Kasai games mentioned. Those are definitely worth picking up.

demi · « **Reply #23 on:** October 10, 2009, 02:04:38 AM »

Get Summoner, man. Very underrated. And not made in Japan.

MyNameIsMethodis · « **Reply #24 on:** October 10, 2009, 02:06:01 AM »

Jesus you have a hard on for anything Volition, it's almost like you work for them.......................................................................................

demi · « **Reply #25 on:** October 10, 2009, 02:07:47 AM »

Oh that reminds me, Red Faction, man. Another classic. Also not made in Japan.

twerd · « **Reply #26 on:** October 10, 2009, 08:49:16 PM »

God of War series

Although, I'm still really uncertain on how 3 is going to be able to set itself apart.

Smooth Groove · « **Reply #27 on:** October 10, 2009, 09:10:13 PM »

Quote from: Borys on October 08, 2009, 05:20:48 PM

No, no, I wasn't saying it as LOL KONSOLEZ!!! but just from a evolution point of view. Everybody would like to play PS2 games in HD and you kind of can now on PCs whereas you could not do it a few years before.

Enjoy the games, man. PS2 is the best console system EVER. There are still over 20 games I need to buy for it.

Can't wait to hear you raving about Uncharted's awesome graphics 10 years from now.

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Author Topic: 10 year life span - just bought a ps2 (Read 2071 times)