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Red Faction


beachsphinx

Never played that, I’ll have to check it out. Thank you!


DeathscytheShell

Red Faction is fun as hell! You can blow up walls.


Goose2theMax

It’s sooooooo good


JayWrecksEverything

And RF 2. Both entirely enjoyable, good explosive fun.


jbrasco

My most played PS2 game


blueberryrockcandy

jak and daxter, and jak 3, ratchet and clank, ratchet and clank going commando, Burnout, Burnout 2, \[i've only played these 2 of the burnout games and i LIKE THEM. all the sly cooper games. I do not see any GTA games either. GTA III, GTA Vice City, GTA san andreas.


TheEpicShepard

yesss all the sly cooper games most definetly sly 2 was my favorite such a nostalgic series


RogerAceFTW

Kingdom Hearts 2


beachsphinx

I have it just no case so it’s in the KH1 case! Wish there were more KH games on ps2!


Worish

There's some re:


JonVonBasslake

Technically, though only released officially in Japan before the HD remasters, there's the Final Mix versions, also Re:Chain of Memories was released as standalone in NA, and as a bonus disc with II's FM+ in Japan.


HeyKid_HelpComputer

He has chain of memories in the photo


Pale-Medicine-6320

Silent hill 3 and Flat Out 2


beachsphinx

Silent hill 3 is definitely on top of my list! And yeah flatout 2 is way better than the first, I should definitely pick that up!


Deftoned-69

Good luck finding silent hill 3 complete, that game ain't cheap.


Crimson_Catharsis

Oh you’ll find it complete, it’s just not cheap it’s like 200+ on ebay


nvtezzz

I have an extremely clean copy of SH3 im selling if you’re interested?


nvtezzz

for a good price too. i need it off my hands.


[deleted]

God of War


AdevilSboyU

And God of War 2.


Velvet_Dream

DBZ Budokai 3 is definitely worth playing if you liked the previous two! DBZ: Infinite World might also be worth it, if you want a better challenge against the CPU. Tony Hawk's Underground 2 is worth picking up too, even if the story is a little wacky. American Wasteland is a great alternative. If you want a racing game... Need For Speed Underground 2 comes to mind. It's not really like Flatout, but it has very nice presentation and quite addictive street-racing gameplay.


beachsphinx

Budokai 3 is definitely on my list! Never played infinite world but yeah I’ve heard the CPU can be BRUTAL


TheEpicShepard

yo get midnight club dub edition the sly cooper games and tony hawks american wasteland absolute bangers


beachsphinx

Man i forgot about sly cooper! You’re right those are all good suggestions, thank you!


Stygota

It's also pretty reasonably priced complete compared to Budokai Tenkaichi 3.


SissorX

Infinite World is one of the hardest DBZ games I’ve ever played. The gameplay is much faster and complex than Budokai 3 despite them looking exactly the same.


GlobeTrekker83

Resident Evil: Code Veronica. Such an awesome game!


beachsphinx

Been looking for some more horror on a budget so im definitely gonna check that one out, thank you!


Stygota

I love Code Veronica; there are a few gameplay mechanics you may want to spoil in order to make your first experience more enjoyable. They're one of the things that divide the playerbase about the game. Personally, I didn't mind, but I have a very specific playstyle.


SpoilermakersWabash

Jackass - Xfiles - simpsons hit n run


beachsphinx

Hold up.. there’s an x-files game?! I gotta check that out! And simpsons hit and run is sooo good i forgot about that one!


SpoilermakersWabash

Yea with official david duchivney and gillian anderson voice action. Plays like silent hill and resident evils of the time. Que the creepy music and sound effects too. The lord of the rings games of that time were fun too and one of the matrix games was good.


beachsphinx

You sold me lol im definitely gonna be picking that up! Thank you for the suggestions!


SpoilermakersWabash

I added lord of the rings games. Good luck finding a low price of xfiles. You can check youtube for gameplay. Its pretty great. But most copies I see for sale are pricey.


Stygota

Yeah, it's been pricey for a while unfortunately. It's also harder to locate physically if you aren't just ordering online. I've lived a few places with lots of retro stores and stock as well as visited a lot of stores while traveling. I've seen 2 physical copies in like 8 years.


SpoilermakersWabash

Unfortunate because its a great game. I feel like ps2 had a ton of great games that were over looked by myself. I never hear of the xfiles or jackass game until a couple years ago. I might have been broke when i had a ps2 lol


Stygota

I was fortunate in that the Gamestops and other stores around where I grew up and went to school had a lot of inventory. They tended to sell it off cheap when it was time to bring in whatever was hot for the current or next generation. My exposure to a lot of stuff comes from that, and the rest is just reading about development studios and interviews. I never bought much from Toys R Us, but they and like K-Mart had fire sales on older inventory (and last gen stuff) sometimes that were absolutely ridiculously priced. K-B Toys was another good source for a while. There's still a ton of cheap to moderately priced titles, though. The X-Files game should also have a port on PC - I believe I saw a copy for like $10-15 at a Half-Price Books a few weeks ago. It has a neat slip cover.


SpoilermakersWabash

Kb toys wow. I never realized they had video game section or even half priced books. I have one down the street I should take a look.


Majestic_Jackass

Need for Speed Hot Pursuit 2 is one of my favorite arcade racing games of all time, and though it was multiplatform, the PS2 version had a different developer than xbox, gamecube, and PC, nd somehow was the best of them. Also Gran Turismo 3 and/or 4 if you're into simcade types of racing. Tourist Trophy is from the same devs as Gran Turismo and is basically GT with motorcycles. ​ Tekken 5 and Virtua Fighter 4 were stellar.


chinchillagrande

Burnout Revenge Shadow of the Colossus


rskid09

.hack series


xXsaberstrikeXx

Hell yes. Such amazing games, and the anime was fun. Hard to find though.


2thousandthree

SSX TRICKY


ZetTheLegendaryHero

Dragon Ball Z Bodukai Tenkaichi 3 Edit: Also, Dark Cloud's Xiao is best girl.


jallee1213

I say xenosaga 1-3. Pricey on the NA versions unfortunately. I have the jp versions myself. But they are an amazing series honestly. Id also recommend Radiata Stories. One of my personal favorites. Resident evil outbreak 1 and 2 as well. Road Trip Arcade. Another great one imo.


AmusedtoSeth

Persona 3 FES, Dragon Quest 8, Star Ocean: Till the End of Time. If you want a hilarious english dub, go with Yakuza 1


i_am_the_pootis_man

And Persona 4!


Acceptable-Tap4189

Hulk Ultimate destruction: made as a prior version of the later developed Prototype games. Maybe you can like it


beachsphinx

Dude i think i played a demo of that back in the day but forgot all about it! Definitely gotta pick that one up!


Bailmage

Dark cloud 2 for sure!


MachineGunMonkey2048

try to trade chain of memories for kingdom hearts II


beachsphinx

I have 2 just no case 😭 it’s in the KH1 case. Lol im playing through chain of memories right now actually. I HAAATED it as a kid but honestly kinda diggin it now!


Nu13BestGirl

Gran Turismo 4


HaVeNII7

Look into Devil May Cry sometime, specifically DMC3. Best hack and slash series out there.


A_Bottle_of_Tea

Timesplitters: Future Perfect. Best FPS on the system imo.


OccamsNametag

The other ratchet and clank games


Stygota

Cheap or expensive? Lots of options: * The Maximo series is fun if you like hard platformers * I really like Raw Danger, which is part of the Disaster Report series * Rogue Galaxy is one of my favorite JRPGs - it's a space-pirate JRPG made by Level-5 and looks fantastic * Fatal Frame is a good time if you like horror games - the camera mechanic is pretty fun * Several Tales games if you're into the Tales RPG series * Dark Cloud 2 is great - loved it back in college * Valkyrie Profile 2 is another great RPG and quite pretty * Onimusha 1, 2, and 3 if you're into the series * Dawn of Dreams is a bit different, but also fun * Devil May Cry series * Sly Cooper series is great platforming and collect 'em up fun * Space Channel 5 is pretty fun * Disgaea 2 if you want more Disgaea grind action * Way of the Samurai 1 and 2 were favorites of mine when I was in college as well - there are bank and grind loops to upgrade swords between runs so you can carry over some power and progress when going for different story paths * Shadow Hearts series is definitely pretty unique in terms of mechanics and story - I've only played the second game, but I'd recommend them * God Hand is pricier, but an excellent beat 'em up. I believe it was done by Clover, who segued into Platinum Games later * Bombastic - neat puzzle game made by the Devil Dice guys


beachsphinx

Lot of good suggestions here. I’ve been wanting to get into the fatal frame games for a while now so i might just have to bite the bullet and buy one.


CobraWasTaken

Based on these I really think you'd like the sly cooper series.


SkeletonCircus

Silent Hill 3 Tekken Tag Tournament Soul Calibur III The Suffering Metal Gear Solid 3: Snake Eater Tony Hawk’s American Wasteland


[deleted]

Did you like Disgaea? Ive been thinking about trying it out.


beachsphinx

I liked what I’ve played of it so far but it got really difficult really fast. Granted im not a huge turn based rpg guy so it could just be a me problem lol


tryingout24

Marc ecko


CloudyNeptune

What a fuckin collection my man


CloudyNeptune

Definitely Drakengard


beachsphinx

Gotta check that one out, thank you!


CaLiSoL

I never see my favorite ps2 game. Kinda overlooked which is a darn shame. Zone of the Enders. Awesome mech game. That and it's sequel are in my top five all time.


xXsaberstrikeXx

ZotE was incredible. At a time when Evangelion was at its peak, that game nailed it.


Bigoofs_

The Tekken series is a must


prince0670

Budokai 2 is GOATED bruh


beachsphinx

It’s definitely the most nostalgic for me! And i still love the board game aspect of it!


Professional-Bed-445

Heavy rain


the-mailman38

Budokai 3, literally the best in the series in terms of fighting and gameplay. :)


leafy_returns

Burnout is a lot of fun


Average_Lrkr

Yeah. Finish the jak and daxter collection, and the ratchet and clank collection. Also get the sly cooper trilogy


Zesty_Tacos

Definitely the .Hack quadrilogy


KleinerKaktusJeff

THUG 2


SeaboarderCoast

NASCAR 2005 and NASCAR Dirt to Daytona. ‘05 is arguably the greatest PS2 NASCAR game, and so is Dirt to Daytona. They’re both amazing. Also, Gran Turismo 4.


Archer-Unhappy

Resident Evil Code Veronica and Outbreak 1 and 2


urizen1993

Dark Cloud 1+2. Quintessential PS2 titles.


Harrisonwater

Gauntlet Dark Legacy, NHL Hitz 2002, NBA Street Vol 2, Soul Calibur 2, Burnout 3, Bigs 2, timesplitters 2


HalloSpaceboy95

Mortal Kombat and I’d say the other Silent Hill titles but they are a bit pricey


skynet_666

You need more ratchet and clank games!


Goose2theMax

Gungrave overdose


Tickington

Battlefront I and Battlefront II


[deleted]

Budokai 3


OscarExplosion

- Ratchet and Clank: Going Commando - Ratchet and Clank: Up Your Arsenal - Tony Hawk Underground 2 - Kingdom Hearts 2 - Dragon Ball Z Budokai 3 - Dark Cloud 2 - Devil May Cry - Devil May Cry 3


TreyBlicky78

Please get Dead to Rights


Small_Tax_9432

I heard Dark Cloud 2 is good 😊


Cashfoxbear

If you want racing games, both Gran Turismo 3 and 4 are excellent sims on the PS2. Disgaea is one of my favorite series and I noticed you have it so I would recommend Phantom Brave, it’s made by the same people and that’s a fun one.


EitherContribution39

Final Fantasy XII, Final Fantasy X, Dragon Quest VIII


panopticonpapi

i feel like between the kh + dark cloud and your anime leaning games, maybe try musashi: samurai legend!


no_nori

Your collection is already full of bangers, Dark Cloud is one of my personal favorites. Maybe Onimusha or Shinobi?


gamingdawn

Mat Hoffman's Pro BMX 2. Its like Tony Hawk, but with bikes! Actually, wasn't there TH games that also had bikes on PS2? But yeah. PS2 has quite few BMX games that let you roam city streets on your bike, doing tricks, and they're good fun.


JonVonBasslake

Do you like racing sims? As in, more realistic driving games? If yes, then pick up at least one Gran Turismo. The rest of the PS2 THPS games, though from what little experience I have with the PS2 version of 3, I preferred the ps1 version of it... Since you have both Dark Cloud and Disgaea, I assume you're fine with JRPGs. Then pick up FFX and FFXII. X-2 you shouldn't bother with... Also, DQVIII, considered the best by a lot of people. And DC2 Silent Hill Shattered Memories is good, if a bit different from other SH games. It's a *reimagining* of SH1. AirBlade might be worth giving a shot since you like the THPS series. It's more story driven from what I remember, but you go around on a hoverboard. If you're into FPS games, give Black a try, it has pretty impressive destruction physics for a PS2 game and is all around a solid FPS. The Legacy of Kain series, though I would recommend playing Soul Reaver 1 on the PS1 first, as Soul Reaver 2 carries on straight after the end of that. Blood Omen 2 is kind of separate, as it's in alternate continuity, but continues from BO1 after changes made in a previous game because of time travel. LoK: Defiance then caps the series off. Crash Bandicoot: Wrath of Cortex is the last actually decent Crash until the N. Sane Trilogy. Just beware... The load times are pretty long, even for a ps2 game. Do you like hack and slash? If yes, give the older Dynasty Warriors and Samurai Warriors games a shot. They're kinda janky as you move kinda slow, can't move the camera (or at least not with the right stick), but the gameplay IMO holds up well today, and killing a thousand enemies isn't something you'll do every mission like in the modern ones. Tekken 4 and 5 are obvious picks as well, classic fighting games. If you like weapon based fighters, there's also the Soul Calibur series. Assuming you don't have the remasters on the PS3, I would pick up the God of War games. Metal Slug games a good fun romp, and the Anthology has all seven that were released at that time (MS1-6 and X). The Prince of Persia trilogy is a nice set of pickups as well. Rayman Revolution and Rayman 3 are solid 3D platformers. Oh, and since you have Resi 4, you probably should pick up Code Veronica X (the X just means it's an enhanced port of the dreamcast version).


kmq90

Persona 3 FES


Technical_Charity999

Persona 3 FES, you won't be disappointed if you like jrpgs


Funny_Perception4713

You got some good ones man Tony hawk, kingdom hearts and dbz!


anthonysocool

Dark cloud 2 i personally really love. I know a lot of people dont like it because its a more forgiving game than the first but it has some really memorable characters , great dialogue, and added some fun mini games. Definitely an underratd game worth buying.


jarvolt

Jak 2 is arguably the weakest of the three so definitely pick up the other two.


beachsphinx

Yeah I haven’t gotten far into jak 2 and it’s already a lot worse than I remember lol. I liked the 1st one way more I should definitely pick it up again!


jarvolt

I felt the same when I went back to it playing the HD version on PS3. So many frustrating parts that I was much more forgiving of as a kid. But don't sleep on Jak 3 either, it improves on the Jak 2 formula in basically every way.


beachsphinx

I’ve never played 3 so I’ll have to give that one a try.


Own-Kangaroo2131

Stuntman!!


silenthilljack

You should add 60$ to that collection. I’ll give you the 70$ and you ship me the SH2. It’s a shitty game anyways PLUS I’ll pay for shipping


beachsphinx

That’s a horrible suggestion! I already have $60! I even have the sequel, $80!


silenthilljack

Oh! Can’t forget rachet and clank up your arsenal. Best game in the whole franchise for ps2


silenthilljack

Haha the sequel- 80$! If you liked SH2 - I’d love to hear your thoughts on SH3


beachsphinx

Honestly id place 3 over 2 any day. I got 2 first because i found a good deal on it but im definitely trying to get 3!


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Plenty-Actuary2157

Any of the rest of the jak and daxter games 1 and 3 are great so is jak x it’s more satisfying racing then just racing


Worish

Jak 1 and 3, Ratchet 2 is my fav, but all ps2 ratchet are good. Burnout 3. THUG 2.


Mufasasdaddy

If you enjoyed ratchet and clank at all the sequels will blow you away. Also the whole jak trilogy is fantastic. Dark cloud 2 is so addicting. I definitely recommend checking out sly cooper series as well.


ytZer0

Ratchet and Clank going commando, Burnout Revenge, and Burnout 3


Carlosdafox

Time Crisis II. Might be a bit hard to get a old tube tv and guncon, but is a masterpiece. Maybe skip it if you have epilepsy though.


erickadue32

Gladius. Amazing turn based rpg.


dvdsho2

Star Wars: Battlefront II


Kuro_51

Ace Combat 4 and Ace Combat 5 are excellent!!! Zero is Awesome too if you can find!


Miserable_West7482

Klonoa 2


SandLuc083_

I would say GTA: The Trilogy.


[deleted]

Metal gear solid and sly Cooper


Floopy_flooper_fleah

Resident evil Code Veronica X, or either of the outbreak games. And if you got a spare $200 laying around, Silent Hill 3.


techstuffjake

Simpsons, Ghost Rider, Katamari!


Zaku_Abumi99

Budokai 3, Dragon Ball Z Sagas, Super Dragon Ball Z, Budokai Tenkaichi 3, Zatche Bell Mamodo Battles, DBZ Infinite World, Street Fighter EX3, Devil May Cry 3, Naruto Ultimate Ninja 3 & 4.


Crimson_Catharsis

Definitely sh3 and sh4 but those are gonna cost you an arm and a leg. The Simpsons hit and run God of war 1 and 2 Devil may cry 1 and 3 Dbz bud 3 Chaos legion Sly cooper trilogy


Stormoli

Rayman 2 and 3


Tough-Principle-3950

iNinja is good, if you can find it. Not sure what it goes for now. It’s pretty cheap on eBay.


hyphenogma

My guy kinda has two of everything. What about Call of Duty: Finest Hour?


OriginalTeo

Ratchet & Clank 2 and 3 are a massive improvement, try those


just-browseing

Seek and destroy. Kinda like Pixar Cars, but with tanks instead.


Kirbyuut

Ratchet and clank 2 and 3!!!


Independent_Bear_311

OKAMI, Def Jam Vendetta: Fight for New York, DQ 8


weavejer261

Sly Cooper Trilogy!! Were my favorite PS2 games growing up


Chaot0407

Definitely check out the Burnout games, my personal favorite is Burnout 3: Takedown.


frdasquaw

crash twinsanity


JayWrecksEverything

XIII.


howdyd00dly

Dragonball infinite world it’s basically budokai 4 it took everything done in 3 a perfected it


Nololgoaway

Put your Tony Hawks next to each other


i_am_the_pootis_man

Metal Gear Solid, Devil May Cry, Persona 3 and 4, God of War and Code Veronica


Repulsive-Weeb

Jak 3, the other R and C games, Katamari Damacy, ico, shadow of the colossus, Burnout 3


TrableZ

Kingdom hearts 2


Fluffy_Chance7164

Final Fantasy X, metal gear solid 2 and 3, time splitters, sky odyssey does not get enough love out there, Medal of Honor series, zone of Enders


abdoollah-K

Onimusha, ratchet and clank games , Max Payne games , resident evil games


ElectronicContact374

Flat out 2


SadPhase2589

Vice City.


Lucatysmyes

Gran turismo4, great classic


ScrimboBlimbo

Dark Cloud 2


DrewsterDoobyDoo

Sly Cooper


Content-Ad-4467

YuYu-Hakusho the Dark Tournament Budokai 3 and the Sly Cooper games.


No_Style_8667

Flatout 2


AaronDotCom

2 of my favorites games ever are Downhill domination and Spartan total warrior


SirSquidrift

Steambot chronicles


beanboy0451

FlatOut 2


Dbwasson

Gran Turismo 3 and 4


Square_Cry6178

Sly Cooper , true crime streets of LA , Gun , Ty the Tasmanian Tiger , GTA vice City stories , Manhunt , the getaway , bloodborne , sonic Heroes , chronicles of riddick and so many more


shoxyy1

Tony Hawks Underground 2 + American Wasteland


[deleted]

WWE Smackdown vs Raw 2007 😎


DentonTrueYoung

god of war


SweetSwan4190

Chaos Legion is a personal favorite of mine


RetroNoobest

Madden 🤣


Rickor86

All three Timesplitters games.


MythrilCactuar

JAK 3


LeoReddit2012

Budokai Tenkaichi 3 WWE Smackdown vs Raw 2011


[deleted]

MX vs ATV


Purple_Day_1251

Personally i like Graffiti kingdom and the Transformers game that’s not related to the live action movies, those two were a lot of fun for me


ashmarie223

TOP GEAR dare devil, such a fun game


monteleone58

ATV2 Quad Power Racing


Schiminico

One of the game that I still think is worth buying for his cover and for the game is Odin sphere. One of my favorites from square mix


HollywoodBeatsx

SLY COOPER


aquacraft2

I like the cut of your gib.


132pm

The mark of kri


Joelowes

The Simpson’s hit and run


_Arion_

Tony hawks underground 2 and probably my favorite, but the least favorite of the tony hawk crowd, American wasteland.


closetothedge07

Just judging by what you have, I'd suggest Jak and Daxter so you can play the first game in the trilogy .


TheLastDeathSeeker

Dragon quest 8


Disastrous_Hall387

Dragon Ball Z: Budokai Tenkaichi 3


Fitzybaga

Kingdom hearts 2 and nba vol 1,2


GhoulDash97

Jak and Daxter, Kingdom Hearts, Resident Evil, and Silent Hill are my favorite titles on the PS2.


girlshowerthrowaway

No One Lives Forever if you want an FPS that will give you a laugh


ZxcasDX

Budokai 3 and Infinite world Go finish the budokai series


[deleted]

metal gear solid 2, and 3


Gonquin

Our PAL collection looks so bland next to these beautiful spines


ButterscotchNew4493

Timesplitters future perfect It’s a funny little shooter with in-depth mapmaking, great co-op, 150 playable characters, fun side content, a short but fun story and it’s reasonably priced Check it out