Native Jovian Posted April 7, 2009 Posted April 7, 2009 We need to nuke this thread and just start "Playstation 2"-thread. For serious. OKAY! The next generation has been out for some time -- and we all know what that means by now. Time to hit the used game stores to pick up the gems we missed the first time around! It's always a lot harder to find games once they're more than a single generation out of date, so better to get while the getting's good. So what are your favorite PS2 games? Cult classics that deserve to be fished out of the bargain bin? Got any questions about stuff you didn't buy before but are thinking about now? Here's a question for you all. I recently stumbled across episodes .hack//legend of the twilight on YouTube and it made me remember how much the .hack anime amused me back in high school. But I never actually played any of the games. Are they worth picking up? Or is it a Xenosaga style "one game for the price of three" travesty of justice? Quote
relyanCe Posted April 7, 2009 Posted April 7, 2009 Here's a question for you all. I recently stumbled across episodes .hack//legend of the twilight on YouTube and it made me remember how much the .hack anime amused me back in high school. But I never actually played any of the games. Are they worth picking up? Or is it a Xenosaga style "one game for the price of three" travesty of justice? RUUUUUUUUUN!!!! seriously, its FOUR episodes of xenosaga with even less differentiation and a pathetically aimless plot. Avoid it like the plague!!!! Is Odin Sphere worth getting? Quote
DarkeSword Posted April 7, 2009 Posted April 7, 2009 You don't need to make a new PS2 thread when there is already one active. :\ Quote
Native Jovian Posted April 7, 2009 Posted April 7, 2009 You don't need to make a new PS2 thread when there is already one active. :\ But Anso told me to. seriously, its FOUR episodes of xenosaga with even less differentiation and a pathetically aimless plot. But is the game any fun? A large part of the reason I hated Xenosaga was I couldn't stand the battle system. How is .hack's? Quote
DarkeSword Posted April 7, 2009 Posted April 7, 2009 But Anso told me to. Anso isn't a mod. :whatevaa: Quote
anosou Posted April 7, 2009 Posted April 7, 2009 Anso isn't a mod. :whatevaa: ^ this. Actually I meant we should just hijack this thread and renamed it. It seems it worked! And yes, Odin Sphere is definitely worth getting but check some youtube videos so you realize it isn't an RPG you're buying. Quote
relyanCe Posted April 7, 2009 Posted April 7, 2009 But is the game any fun? A large part of the reason I hated Xenosaga was I couldn't stand the battle system. How is .hack's? eh... I wasn't terribly impressed, but it was alright. Kinda traditional imo. Quote
Native Jovian Posted April 7, 2009 Posted April 7, 2009 Actually I meant we should just hijack this thread and renamed it. It seems it worked! I see how it is. Change your story after you betray my trust. Crafty Swedes... I'm keeping my eye on you from here on out! Quote
TehDonut Posted April 7, 2009 Posted April 7, 2009 Is Odin Sphere worth getting? Yeah, I liked it alot. So you will like it alot. I really liked how they did the story and the music is friggin good. Also like dhow the art style is all story book ish Quote
drake7707 Posted April 7, 2009 Posted April 7, 2009 Okami is definately worth checking out, it's one of the better platformers for the ps2 and has a nice soundtrack and an awesome graphic style Quote
Gollgagh Posted April 7, 2009 Posted April 7, 2009 oh fuck how did I forget Psi-Ops: The Mindgate Conspiracy If you think that telekinesis sounds awesome, get this fucking game as soon as possible Also for Odin Sphere, play it on easy. There's no reason to play it on any higher difficulty than that unless you're a masochist. Quote
relyanCe Posted April 7, 2009 Posted April 7, 2009 isn't Psi-Ops available for free at Fileplanet? Quote
Schwaltzvald Posted April 7, 2009 Posted April 7, 2009 Okami is definately worth checking out, it's one of the better platformers for the ps2 and has a nice soundtrack and an awesome graphic style Sad thing about it is that Mephisto who just got a PS2 won't even touch it with a ten foot pole... Quote
Gollgagh Posted April 7, 2009 Posted April 7, 2009 isn't Psi-Ops available for free at Fileplanet? is it? well it's awesome either way Quote
The Coop Posted April 7, 2009 Posted April 7, 2009 Sad thing about it is that Mephisto who just got a PS2 won't even touch it with a ten foot pole... Maybe it raped his father and killed his mother. Quote
prophetik music Posted April 8, 2009 Author Posted April 8, 2009 Sad thing about it is that Mephisto who just got a PS2 won't even touch it with a ten foot pole... now why would that be? i'm already arranging to buy it. i can deal with anime-styled games if they've got something else that catches me. i'm playing star ocean 4, for goodness sake. Quote
DarkeSword Posted April 8, 2009 Posted April 8, 2009 Okami is great. Doesn't really have the typical anime style either; it looks more like old ink paintings. Quote
prophetik music Posted April 8, 2009 Author Posted April 8, 2009 that's what i've heard, and that's what has me excited for the game. edit: just got kingdom hearts 1 and 2 for ps2 shipped for about 18 dollars on ebay as a package deal. hoo-yah! Quote
anosou Posted April 8, 2009 Posted April 8, 2009 Those are definitely typical anime style... ^ this I suggest checking out Flipnic btw. A charming little flipper simulator that takes the concept a bit further. Gottlieb collection and Williams collection are also good flipper simulator but you know, real tables. Quote
prophetik music Posted April 8, 2009 Author Posted April 8, 2009 Those are definitely typical anime style... but they're disney characters. and i've seen the game, and enjoyed it. for what it's worth, games that turned me off from the styling include games like Jeanne d'Arc, where it felt like i was watching a cartoon (ahem, anime) the whole time. kingdom hearts doesn't feel like that. Quote
KyleJCrb Posted April 8, 2009 Posted April 8, 2009 Gottlieb collection and Williams collection are also good flipper simulator but you know, real tables. Great music by vertexguy on those titles as well. Quote
anosou Posted April 8, 2009 Posted April 8, 2009 Great music by vertexguy on those titles as well. Nice, did NOT know. Williams collections is sadly not avaliable in Europe but Gottlieb was awesome, music-wise too. Quote
DJ Mighty Posted April 8, 2009 Posted April 8, 2009 Shadow Hearts Covenant and Shadow Hearts From the New World (my highest recommendations; these games are awesome). Agreed. Though i would play The first Shadow HEarts as well. Good game, and it will give you a good back story for Shadow Hearts Covenant. SH:C is prob one of my Fav RPGs for the PS2. Such great characters, story and emotion behind it. For me anyway. I recommend playing the first SH though, you will appreciate Covenant more. Also, i think Breath of Fire: Dragon Quarter is a extremely under rated game. Yes its really short, but its meant to be played through like 4 or 5 times to get every ones back story and the fighting system is fun. Quote
relyanCe Posted April 8, 2009 Posted April 8, 2009 that's what i've heard, and that's what has me excited for the game.edit: just got kingdom hearts 1 and 2 for ps2 shipped for about 18 dollars on ebay as a package deal. hoo-yah! :nicework: +9000 for Prophet Quote
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.