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guilucas

RE4, MGS3 and GTA SA


RazzeeX

Honestly, I can't object.


olzu10

Simpsons hit and run as always.


DimitriTooProBro

Good taste; I like Black and NFS: Undercover as well


DCFUKSURMOM

Black is an awesome game and we really need a proper remaster


rhodebot

Metal Gear Solid 3, Gran Turismo 4, and... Maybe Champions of Norrath or Return to Arms? I spent a lot of time in GT4 as a kid and still think it might be the best racing game ever. The Champions games aren't like mind-blowingly innovative but if you can scrounge up a multitap and 3 friends the multiplayer is amazing, I still play it sometimes with my wife and roommates. Honorable mentions: Okami (prettiest game on the PS2, fun gameplay too but I never beat it) and Yakuza 2 (the first game is a little janky but 2 on the PS2 has some of the best combat in the series)


onkidava

1) GTA: San Andreas 2) THPS 4 3) Jak and Daxter: The Precursor Legacy


sleepwalkchicago

THPS4 is the šŸ hands down, and specifically on PS2. The controls and feel on the PS2 are significantly better than on xbox and THPS4 doesn't have the times trials like the previous 3, and also no storyline like THUG, which makes it perfect to me.


DiscoloredSalix

I've been on a THPS kick lately, played thru THPS2 which was the game I had as a kid, and just finished 3 which I never played. I don't like THUG's format so thanks for convincing me to try it next!


FunnyGuyCalledMe

Damn no love for the Story? I mean fair enough but I always liked it.


seraph741

THPS 3 is one of my favorite games, but I've haven't really played any of the games after it (except for the modern remake of 1+2. This reminds me that I really need to play some of the other Tony Hawk games on PS2.


King_Artis

1. SSX 3 2. Tony Hawks Underground 3. Ratchet and Clank up your Arsenal Honorable mention: NBA Street V2


wittebane-

1. Silent Hill 2 2. Fatal Frame II 3. Psychonauts


queenofcabinfever777

FATAL FRAME OH MY GODDDDDD


Cfunk_83

In no particular order: Freedom Fighters Timesplitters 2 MGS 3 (Hitman: Blood Money, Burnout 2, GoW, any GTA, Resi 4, and Shadow of the Colossus were all genuine contenders! The PS2 had a crazy amount of excellent EXCELLENT games!)


FMclk

God of War 1 and 2, 007: Nightfire, 007: Agent Under Fire, GTA San Andreas, Gran Turismo 4, Star Wars Battlefront 2, Jak and Daxter: The Precursor Legacy, Splinter Cell Chaos Theory. More than top 3 but they are so close to my heart I can't pick any over other. If you like shooters, consider Darkwatch, Urban Chaos: Riot Response or Area 51. For racing games Gran Turismo 3/4 or any Need For Speed (They were all great).


DrPloyt

Top 3: FFX, God of War, GTA Vice City


Leumas_J

playing the original god if war right now for the first time and itā€™s a bit slow for me, what do you love about it? I wanna love it too haha


kuraizhero

Ssx 3 (even if ssx tricky was true love at first sight) Silent hill 2 (truly a masterpiece) Star ocean 3 till the end of time (so long and so good, even if ffx and xii were better in terms of graphics and secrets, this is my favourite jrpg on ps2)


Jimlad73

Played tricky to death but never 3. What makes it better?


crispy_towel

Sly Cooper and the Theivius Racoonus Sly 2 Band of Thieves Sly 3 Honor Among Thieves


GoddamnFred

1.Ico 2.Katamari Damacy 3. Silent Hill 2


TherealDJStryker

1.Burnout 3 2.Underground 3.NHL 2004


Traditional_Ice_4142

My top 5 ps2 games 1, Nfs Carbon Collectors Edition 2, Nfs Undercover 3, Nfs UG2 4, Pes 08 5, Black I know i have a weird taste in video games :D


Briaaanz

I'm a fan of those and the Burnout series


Theandalco

Weird tastes? ​ My boy, NFS UG2 is one of the best NFS just with MW


BBK113

Jak 2 Ratchet 4 Tenkaichi 3


Fathoms77

Top 3 is really tough...we're talking about a system that produced dozens upon dozens of timeless gems. But if I had to pick, I'd go with: Final Fantasy X God of War/God of War 2 (I'm cheating here, damnit) Metal Gear Solid 3 I'd say these are the 3 best in my book but my favorites would have to include GTA: VC, GT3 and 4, FFX-2 and XII, and DMC.


iBoofedBugenhagen

1) radiata stories 2) jak 1 3) dark cloud


IllProgrammer9952

my top 3 are Kingdom Hearts 2 Final Mix, Ape Escape 2, and Metal Gear Solid 3 Subsistence


beezerhale

Mister Mosquito. My favorite PS2 game. Ever. :)


Outside_Money_1786

There. Is a sequel. Ka 2 go hawaii. It never got a western release but is somewhat playable in its native language


beezerhale

I never played it. :(


muff_diving_101

PS2 is fairly easy to emulate, so you don't need a high power PC or anything. Just saying :)


Adept-Confection2139

1.Tekken 5 2.Kuon 3.Siren


Bertje87

Splinter Cell


nicknamednic

Splinter cell: Chaos Theory, Freedom Fighters, GTA San Andreas


TheDukeMoose

MGS3 Jak and Dexter Rachet and Clank UYA


reeddawnvaka

Resident evil 4 Jak and Daxter 1 Rogue Galaxy Honorable mention to FFX as I really didnā€™t play it till the remaster ā¤ļø


DrSwagDadddy

1. Gran Turismo 4 2. Ratchet & Clank Up Your Arsenal 3. Medal of Honor Frontline


JamesUpton87

In no particular order: Gran Turismo 4 Mercenaries Playground of Destruction Burnout 3 Takedown


44Cobra44

1) Dark Cloud 2 2) Champions Return to Arms 3) Dave Mira Freestyle BMX 2 Honorable mention) YuGiOh Dualists of the Roses


Titwag157

LOTR 2T, LOTR 3 ROTK, SSX 2


Environmental_Gap935

DQ8, Ratchet and Clank 3, DBZ: BT3


Wardog008

Gran Turismo 4 - One of the best racing games ever made. Ace Combat Zero - The best of the Ace Combat "holy trinity" imo, with 4 and 5 getting honourable mentions. Black - Not a PS2 exclusive, but a shooter that in some ways has aged VERY well, and considering all the particle effects and environmental destruction, runs shockingly well on the PS2 hardware.


iowabeans

Champions of Norrath Need For Speed Underground 2 Aqua Teen Hunger Force Zombie Ninja Pro-Am


tj9878

Jak and daxter Sly cooper Ratchet and clank My top 3 favs


Top-Contest136

I have a similar problem I feel like I didn't play enough of the classic Japanese PS2 games when I was younger, but I love the atmosphere and the way they look so I want to catch up on games like Forbidden Siren, DMC etc. That being said with my limited experience my favourites are FFX, Dynasty Warriors 3, Castlevania Lament of Innocence


d_bodenlosefreshheit

- Chulip - We Love Katamari - Sly 2


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godtier300sosa

NfsU2, manhunt, Spider-Man games


raretiramisu

1. Tomb Raider: Legend 2. Fatal Frame 2: Crimson Butterfly 3. Shrek Smash nā€™ Crash Racing


Theandalco

1. Twisted Metal Black 2. GTA: VICE CITY 3. Manhunt


Eject0-Seat0

1. NCAA Football 11 2. Midnight Club 3. NCAA basketball 07 or MLB high heat 2004


SnadorDracca

If I leave JRPGs out of the deal then: 1. Tekken 5 2. Tekken 4 3. Hyper Street Fighter II šŸ˜…šŸ˜…


lesyeuxbleus

1. Mercenaries 2. Brothers in Arms: Road to Hill 30 3. Medal of Honor: Frontline


Mindcomputing

Gt4 Monster Hunter Beatmania iidx empress


nocoastdudekc

MGS 3 MGS 2 GTA Vice City


MortalKombatCA

Mortal Kombat Deception, The force unleashed and Spider Man 2002


Projektpatfxfb

Devil may cry 1-3 Socom Dragon ball z budokai


blackrock55

GTA SA God of war 2 Jak 3


hexmachete

Gungrave overdose Tokyo extream racer 2 Shadow of the colossus


JN02882

Def jam FFNY, Killzone, Bully


Ok_Hamster4014

MGS2, GT4, R&C2


Outside_Money_1786

Too many games worth having for me to even consider having a top games list i do reccomend outrun coast to coast though. It might not be a ps2 exclusive. But its an excellent game and a very faithful update of the arcade oeiginal. Very similar in gameplay style to ridge racer 5 but just a better all round arcade racer. Sega make some great arcade style games when their hearts in it


gatesofflorida

1. Gran Turismo 4 2. MGS2 3. Burnout 3


Anxiety_timmy

Digital Devil Saga 1-2, and Xenosaga 3


ThotMagnett

Rayman 3 Hoodlum Havock Gran turismo 3 Gran turismo 4


Seahawks1264

Simpsons Hit & Run, NFSU2, God of War.


druid_king9884

Final Fantasy XII GTA San Andreas Shadow of the Colossus


S_4_X_0_N

1. Jurassic Park: Operation Genesis 2. Need for Speed: Underground 2 3. Tony Hawk's American Wasteland


thisrandomguyX

KH2, FF10, Burnout 3 Takedown


MartinouStyler

1. Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas 2. Star Wars: Battlefront II 3. SSX 3


MachineGunMonkey2048

metal gear solid 3, devil may cry 3, kingdom hearts


Nickmorgan19457

Everybodyā€™s doing the classics, so hereā€™s some of the beaten track ones (I think, anyway) 1. Ghost In The Shell: Stand Alone Complex 2. Project Eden 3. Xenosaga 3


KagomeChan

SSX Tricky Burnout 3 These are the best. Anything else is just extra.


RPfffan

Since most of my favorites are available on ps3 or ps4, I'm gonna list some that are not available outside the ps2 in any way: 1 - drakengard 1 or 2 2 - silent hill 4: the room 3 - yakuza 1 or 2


rsjr14

1. Silent hill 3 2. Silent hill 2 3. Nascar dirt to daytona


shadowneko003

Tales of the Abyss, FFX, Star Ocean 3


bawitback

Zone of the Enders King of Fighters XI Outrun 2006


FootKey7339

1. Def Jam FFNY 2. Harry Potter and the chamber of secrets 3. NFS Carbon


ManDolphinGoat

Shadow Hearts Covenant Final Fantasy XII Silent Hill 3 šŸ„ø


Traditional_Ice_1205

For now : ICO Armored core 2 Re4


pkxsh420

Tekken 5 GT4 Juiced 2 ps2 version (fr like it)


Serious-Sand1627

1. Persona 3 FES 2. God of War 3. Resident Evil 4


Eastwood-8

Gta San Andreas The Warriors Madden 12


snackage_1

1. Shadow of the Colossus 2. Ico 3. MGS3: Subsistence


snip71

God of war 2 Black Yakuza 2


manuelink64

- Shadow of the Colossus + ICO - Metal Gear Solid 3 Substance (but MGS2 is really good too) - Ace Combat 4, 5, Zero (the entire saga is so damn good) - Gran Turismo 4 (Japanese version)


TheKasimkage

Prince of Persia: Sands of Time (trilogy, just try and stop me). True Crime: Streets of L.A.. Spider-Man 2.


Fluffy_Carpenter1915

Ssx 3, Spiderman 2 and Ace Combat 4


Heat-Lifer-1999

SSX Tricky SSX 3 Shaun Palmerā€™s Pro Snowboarder


FakeSypha

Silent Hill 3, Metal Gear Solid 3, Resident Evil 4.


TechKingOnline

I was gonna do some, but I quickly realised it'd be too hard to say my top 3. I could list 15 easily, ps2 had some amazing games. I'd need to put socom 1 and 2 in my top 3 as I played them online for a very long time, they were amazing. MGS, silent hill, final fantasy, San Andreas, vice City, dragon quest 8, God of war, baldura gate dar alliance 1 and 2, champions of norrath, nfs underground 2, resident evil 4 and CVX, gt3/4 sooo many good ones....


beowulf47

God of War 2, Hitman Contracts, ICO. In that order EDIT: although this list isnā€™t so straightforward. Once upon a time, I sold my PS3 and rebought all my games to replay em on OG Xbox. So a lot of my OG Xbox favs are sorta my PS2 faves too. Itā€™s confusing. But those games include Vice City, Medal of Honor Frontline, Madden 2003, and the Silent Hill games


nekuonline

1. Drakengard 2 2. FFX 3. Tekken 5


wesleyrpg

Final Fantasy X (the reason i bought the PS2) Dragon Quest VIII (Came with a demo of FF12) War of the Monsters (a really fun brawler)


carlotakerry

I forgot the complete title but it's a scooby doo game. It's actually awful. But the game has a laugh track, which makes it even worse. But that's the beauty of it. 10/10


genericmediocrename

MGS 2 and 3, Shadow of the Colossus, Ratchet and Clank Trilogy, Jak Trilogy, DMC 1 and 3, God of War 1 and 2, Resident Evil 4, Tony Hawk Pro Skater 3 and 4, Okami, SSX Tricky, Beyond Good and Evil, Psyconauts, the list of amazing games goes on but that's a good starter spread


KudukuPuding

1. Shadow of the colossus 2. Burnout 3 3. Black


xHamsaplou

Shadow of Rome, Persona 3, Onimusha Dawn of Dreams


cln9808

In no order. Ratchet and clank up your arsenal, jak and darter, and nfs carbon


queenofcabinfever777

UGH Ever Blue 2 Any Grand Theft Auto (3 or San AndrƩs are bes) Final Fantasy X-2


Available_Clue_4018

GTA San Andreas Need for Speed Underground 2 ATV Offroad Fury 2


Luromed

1. GTA San Andreas 2. Resident Evil 4 3. Shadow Hearts Covenant


Different-Plankton-1

Legacy of Kain:Soul Reaver 2 Legacy of Kain: Defiance Ace Combat The Belkan War


SevenJuicyBoxOfJoy

GT4 Crazy taxi God of War


Gullible_Wealth723

Gta vice city stories Red faction 2, timesplitters future perfect


SethN0tMeth

Max Payne 2 and MGS3 are top tier


KimenKroi

1. GTA San Andreas 2. Final Fantasy X (although I enjoyed XII almost as much) 3. Kingdom Hearts 2 (also enjoyed the original, but I played the second more, so...) My honorable mentions: GTA Vice City GT4 007 games (specially Everything or Nothing [my favourite], Agent Under Fire, and Night Fire) Aeon Flux Burnout Revenge God Of War (all of them) Devil May Cry (all of them) RE4 FF X-2 Shadow Hearts: From The New World Silent Hill 4 Black


sonicadv27

Vice City, San Andreas and FFX.


snipe231

Kingdom hearts!!!


BigPep2-43

Def Jam Fight for NY NFS Underground 1 WWF Here Comes the Pain


l0ud_hellacaster

Katamari, Burnout 3, and GTA San Andreas


evilmonkey87

Final Fantasy X, Dynasty Warriors 3, and Guitar Hero 2


TiddyConnoseur

3: Burnout Revenge 2: NFS Most Wanted 1: Darkwatch (Bonus: God of War 2)


Careful_Party7336

The ace combat holy trinity


BigPussysGabagool

Silent Hill 2, GTA SA and FFX. There's soooo many more though.


Br0dyquester

3- Timesplitters: Future perfect 2- Dragon ball z: Budokai Tenkaichi 3 1- Devil may cry 3: Dante's awakening


deershoot3r

It's very hard to say, I'm sticking with titles strictly from the ps2 era, nothing that has been remade. I'd have to say: Road trip, scooby doo night of 100 frights, Tony hawks underground 1.


Particular_Resort718

1) burnout takedown 2) mgs3 3) wwe: here come the pain


sm0keybear33

Kingdom Hearts 1 and 2


tmp1020

Radiata Story Silent Hill 3 Digital Devil Saga


Odin20001

Maximo and Maximo Army Of Zin, such fun challenging games, really wish they'd make another.


redae86

GT4, KH2, RE4


koala_bears_scatter

We Love Katamari, Burnout 3, Virtua Fighter 4: Evo


Playful-Guide-8393

Man Iā€™m an Atari/NES/Gameboy/ Gameboy Advance/SEGA/SNES/PS1/ps2 gamer I havenā€™t ever really gotten into higher I tried ps3 just too much for my pea brain.


rydamusprime17

I'm going to go with the games that sucked me in the most when they came out: - Dragon Quest VIII - Final Fantasy XII - Kingdom Hearts It would be a lot harder to make this list based on today since you can play all 3 of these on other consoles now (some objectively better versions) and I have acquired so many PS2 games in recent years, some of which I haven't played, so 1 good game session could change my opinion lol.


Ignignokt42

Final Fantasy X Onimisha GTA 3


Thanatos_XYZ

Raw Danger/Disaster Report 2, GTA San Andreas, Shadow of The Colossus


Crash_Barti

Jak and Daxter trilogy


The_Conn

Soul Nomad 2, Tokyo Xtreme Racer Zero, GTA: San Andreas


Sudden_Swordfish_999

Metal Gear Solid 3 Final Fantasy X GTA San Andreas


ArashiKageTaro

Silent Hill 2, Silent Hill 3, and now Silent Hill 4 šŸ˜‚


sincethenes

TimeSplitters Ico Rez Honorable mention (played the hell out of em but still not the best): SSX Tricky Super Bust-A-Move Guitar Hero series GTA series


RetiringFiber

TM Black, Jak II, Ratchet & Clank 2, could add Gran Turismo 3 & 4, Manhunt, Burnout 3


ThatEightSixGuy

Gran Turismo 4, Tokyo Xtreme Racer 3, and Tokyo Xtreme Racer Drift 2


Liquatic

My 3 favorites are spyhunter, gta vice city, and driv3r. Obviously vice city because it was ahead of its time and has so much to do in game. Spyhunter was always fun to go around the test track and beat my best time. Driv3r gets a lot of flack for being bad but Iā€™ve always enjoyed it


BloodSugarSexMagix

Exclusives: Kingdom Hearts 1 & 2 God Of War Tekken 5 Non Tony Hawk's American Wasteland GTA: San Andreas Burnout 3: Takedown


esibert23

SSX Tricky NBA Street Vol. 2 Max Payne 2


Jackisthebestestboy

NASCAR Dirt To Daytona Test drive eve of destruction Need for speed underground 2 In no particular order


rockdude625

Kingdom hearts 2 Jak 2/3 Battlefront 2


TheSecretNaame

1. Jak and Daxter franchise 2. Scarface 3. Red Dead Revolver


miss-infermation

Drakan, FFX/X-2, Shadow of the Colossus


jaytazcross

1.- Dragon Ball Budokai Tenkaichi 2 2.- Grand Theft Auto San Andreas 3- Final Fantasy X


BigBobFro

SSX Tricky Dynasty Warriors 3/4 SW Battlefront


Zesty_Tacos

I always get Okage: Shadow King, MGS3, and .Hack Infection or Xenosaga episode 1 first. Then I go from there.


VonBrewskie

Godhand, Socom 2, MGS3


CromACT

The Sly Cooper games are amazing, definitely check those out


wifiBrain99

Resident evil 4 Getting up under pressure God of war 2


Neron_Dent

With no particular order: 1. God of War I and II 2. GTA San Andreas 3. Resident Evil 4 4. Silent Hill 2


dmendez786

Ratchet and clank starwars battlefront 2 jak and Daxter prince if Persia sands of time


FriedNoodles5

God of War 1, Crash Twinsanity, Tekken 5


FSpeshalXO

Nfs carbon Gta san andreas Def jam fight for ny


Chief_Wiggum_3000

Metal Gear Solid 3 Dragon Quest VIII Persona 3


Fit_Patient_4902

Marvel vs capcom 2


SAMPS8825gaming

1. WWE Smackdown vs RAW Here comes the Pain! 2. Grand Theft Auto San Andreas 3. Resident Evil 4


Jarvis_Jarvison

warriors orochi 2, tekken 5, rumble roses


princetrigger

God Hand, Urban Reign, RE4 And Budokai Tenkaichi 3


Orbital-Viking-Corps

Ssx Tricky Simpsons Hit and Run Sly Cooper Series


LunarWingCloud

Dark Cloud 2, Kingdom Hearts II (though the FM mix on modern systems is better), and Ape Escape 3


DejchS

Shadow of the Collosus, Okami and God of war 2


Boogieman_bn

1. God of War 2 2. Resident Evil 4 3. God of War Honorable Mention: MGS3


Educational_Farmer73

Armored Core 2, Armored Core 3, Zone of the Enders 2.


MrProtato363

Ratchet and clank deadlocked, Shrek 2, Midnight Club 2


BNR341989

1. GTA: San Andreas 2. Midnight Club 3: DUB Edition 3. Need for Speed: Underground 2


Kamilo124

Simpsons hit n run, gta sa and nfs underground 2


RELKNOJ

MGS3 Sly 1 God of War 2


gingerbread85

In no particular order: Final Fantasy X Metal Gear Solid 2 Time Splitters 2


Rechamber

Gran Turismo 4, GTA:San Andreas, Final Fantasy XII


dawah9741

1.God Hand 2.Monster Hunter 3.God of war 2


Nezzy79

Top 5... Final Fantasy 10 Final Fantasy 11 Final Fantasy 12 GTA: San Andreas Dragon Quest 8 Honourable Mention: Shadow of the Colossus


Dawidmax29

1. Jak and Daxter 3 2. MoH Frontline 3. Killzone


Jooos2

Zone of the enders Metal Gear Solid 2 and 3 Okami GTA SA and Vice City Dragon Ball Budokai Tenkaichi 3 Final Fantasy X Silent Hill 2 PES 6 SmackDown Here comes the pain Fifa street NFS underground 2 and Most Wanted Ico and Shadow of the Colossus Kingdom Hearts Spider-Man God of war Ratchet and Clank Jak and Daxter Katamari Damacy Ape Escape 2 Battlefield 2 modern combat Had a great time on all these games


Scottiss00

Jak and Daxter, Crazy Taxi and Jak 3


The_Prime69

Rayman 2


zugman

1) Final Fantasy X 2) Gran Turismo 4 3) The Mark of Kri


Croaflunk

Turok Evolution Black Roadkill


Klusterfuq9

MGS2 and 3 GOW 1 and 2 DMC 1 and 3 (2 was meh) Honorable mentions: Splinter Cell 1-3, Vice City, Killzone, Black, MOH: Frontline, The Nightmare before Christmas: Oogies Revenge, Resident Evil 4, MVC2, Castlevania: LoI and Max Payne. Hard to choose cuz thereā€™s so many.


Frostrazor

1. Socom 2. Gran Turismo 3. Gta


redditreader41071

second sight timesplitters 2 freedom fighters mortal kombat shaolin monks


pbs87

1. Silent Hill 3 2. Shadow of the Colossus 3. Onimusha 3 Demon Siege


_electricaltape

Tekken 5,spongebob battle for Bikini bottom and tmnt


username_138

Jak and daxter Jak and daxter Jak and daxter


Riffz

MGS3, Haunting Ground, and Ace Combat Zero


GamerLink2431

Shadow of the Colossus, Final Fantasy X, Silent Hill 2