best PS2 games by genre
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best PS2 games by genre
i'm not looking to start an argument, just get some recommendations.
i just ordered a PS2 (finally) and i'm trying to sort out which games to pick up first. so far i'm going with what i've heard of, but am hoping some of the more experienced people here can give me some remommendations in each genre.
bear in mind that i've played none of these...just going by reputation.
Platformer
Jak and Daxter?
Sly Cooper
Racing
Gran Turismo 3?
Need for Speed?
RPG
Final Fantasy X?
Flight Sim
Ace Combat?
Action
Gran Theft Auto 3?
Adventure
Metal Gear Solid 2?
Devil May Cry?
Spider Man?
Vehicle Combat
Twisted Metal Black?
Spy Hunter?
Wipeout Fusion
Shooter
Robotech Battlecry (wishful thinking)
FPS
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i just ordered a PS2 (finally) and i'm trying to sort out which games to pick up first. so far i'm going with what i've heard of, but am hoping some of the more experienced people here can give me some remommendations in each genre.
bear in mind that i've played none of these...just going by reputation.
Platformer
Jak and Daxter?
Sly Cooper
Racing
Gran Turismo 3?
Need for Speed?
RPG
Final Fantasy X?
Flight Sim
Ace Combat?
Action
Gran Theft Auto 3?
Adventure
Metal Gear Solid 2?
Devil May Cry?
Spider Man?
Vehicle Combat
Twisted Metal Black?
Spy Hunter?
Wipeout Fusion
Shooter
Robotech Battlecry (wishful thinking)
FPS
Beats Me
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Originally posted by Aghama
Baldur's Gate is no more an RPG than LotR is. I guess I forgot Kingdom Hearts, but by all accounts Wild Arms is okay and Dark Cloud is kinda 'eh.'
Baldur's Gate is no more an RPG than LotR is. I guess I forgot Kingdom Hearts, but by all accounts Wild Arms is okay and Dark Cloud is kinda 'eh.'
Dark Cloud is a nice game IMO. It is also 19.99 at best buy then minus $5 using those GC coupons and I think it is worth $14.99.
I liked Wild Arms and the reviews seem to say that WA3 is a good game also.
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Originally posted by Aghama
Yeah, from what I've read WA3 is more of the same, so if you liked the first two this will probably satisfy you. But that doesn't scream "best RPG" to me, though honestly neither does FFX but a lot of people seem to like it
I agree that BG is fun, especially with two people, but it's a hack & slash like Gauntlet Legends and Golden Axe.
Yeah, from what I've read WA3 is more of the same, so if you liked the first two this will probably satisfy you. But that doesn't scream "best RPG" to me, though honestly neither does FFX but a lot of people seem to like it
I agree that BG is fun, especially with two people, but it's a hack & slash like Gauntlet Legends and Golden Axe.
for me Halo would not be a best game since i generally do not play FPS. However it is a great game.
What is best to me might stink to others
I guess that is why I post those games I like and then a person can read about them and decide if it looks like one he/she will like also
I guess the only game most would agree on liking is GTA3. running around killing people, stealing,... what a game
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uh...guys...you've derailed my thread. i don't even like RPGs all that much. just don't have the time to invest.
i'm just looking for opinions on genre defining games here. i'd hate to buy a game and find out there's a better one that i should start with in the same genre.
i'm just looking for opinions on genre defining games here. i'd hate to buy a game and find out there's a better one that i should start with in the same genre.
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Re: best PS2 games by genre
Platformer
Jak and Daxter?
Sly Cooper
Jak and Daxter?
Sly Cooper
Racing
Gran Turismo 3?
Need for Speed?
Gran Turismo 3?
Need for Speed?
RPG
Final Fantasy X?
Final Fantasy X?
Flight Sim
Ace Combat?
Ace Combat?
Action
Gran Theft Auto 3?
Gran Theft Auto 3?
GTA3 and GTA: Vice City (coming next week) are generally liked (I hated the first two GTA games...loved the 3rd).
Adventure
Metal Gear Solid 2?
Spider Man?
Metal Gear Solid 2?
Spider Man?
I also want to recommend Ico. The game is short, but the game is beautiful and extremely innovative. I certainly hope this team's next game is the sequel to Ico, although that has not been confirmed. If you have ever played Out of this World, Flashback or Fade to Black on the PC (or other platforms), this game will feel somewhat familiar...I still think it is a spiritual successor to these great games (with better graphics of course). Ico is a landmark title and one of the best games ever made for PS2 even though it is so short.
Vehicle Combat
Twisted Metal Black?
Spy Hunter?
Wipeout Fusion
Twisted Metal Black?
Spy Hunter?
Wipeout Fusion
FPS
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Ace Combat 04 is a not a flight sim it's flight shooting, don't go in thinking its a hard core sim as you wont find one here. Reagrdless of the category it's one of the best PS2 games I've played. I would highly reccomend this over getting Robotech.
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Originally posted by macross vfx
Ace Combat 04 is a not a flight sim it's flight shooting, don't go in thinking its a hard core sim as you wont find one here. Reagrdless of the category it's one of the best PS2 games I've played. I would highly reccomend this over getting Robotech.
Ace Combat 04 is a not a flight sim it's flight shooting, don't go in thinking its a hard core sim as you wont find one here. Reagrdless of the category it's one of the best PS2 games I've played. I would highly reccomend this over getting Robotech.
is battlecry THAT bad?
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Platformer
Jak and Daxter
Sly Cooper
Racing
Burnout 2
Gran Turismo 3
Need for Speed
RPG
Kingdom Hearts
Flight Sim
Ace Combat 04
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Gran Theft Auto 3
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NFL2k2
NCAA Football 2003
Hot Shots Golf 3
High Heat 2003
Extreme Sports
Tony Hawk 3
SSX Tricky
Platformer
Jak and Daxter
Sly Cooper
Racing
Burnout 2
Gran Turismo 3
Need for Speed
RPG
Kingdom Hearts
Flight Sim
Ace Combat 04
Action
Gran Theft Auto 3
Baldur's Gate Dark Alliance
Adventure
Metal Gear Solid 2
ICO
Vehicle Combat
Twisted Metal Black
Shooter
Rez
FPS
Time Splitters 2
Red Faction
Music
Frequency
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ordered a few games this morning to get started.
Racing: Need for Speed HP2
Shooter: Robotech
Action: GTA3 and Vice City
Adventure: MGS 2
this weekend i'll pick up 3 greatest hits titles at best buy using $5 coupons.
Racing: Gran Turismo 3
Flight Sim: Ace Combat 4
Vehicle Combat: Twisted Metal Black
if one of those is unavailable
adventure: Devil May Cry
Racing: Need for Speed HP2
Shooter: Robotech
Action: GTA3 and Vice City
Adventure: MGS 2
this weekend i'll pick up 3 greatest hits titles at best buy using $5 coupons.
Racing: Gran Turismo 3
Flight Sim: Ace Combat 4
Vehicle Combat: Twisted Metal Black
if one of those is unavailable
adventure: Devil May Cry