There's nothing that screams PlayStation 2 more than skateboarding games, right? Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3 was the biggest one for this platform.
The game surfs the mechanics of the previous ones, but has some new commands. In addition, there was the possibility to combine complex tricks and create your own maneuvers radicals.
Not quite as good as its successor, Prince Of Persia: The Sands Of Time deserves its place in the top 10 games for PlayStation 2. The parkour mechanics necessary to complete the missions provide the necessary richness and complexity to generate interest in the player. In addition, in hand-to-hand combat, the player has more freedom to attack enemies.
Not to mention the story, which is interesting. And, it is worth remembering, it was adapted for a film.
A remake of The Sands Of Time has been announced by Ubisoft for next generation consoles. Let's hope it has mechanics as pleasant as the classic version.
The game is loosely based on the movie of the same name released in 2004. With beautiful graphics of the city of
Missions range from helping small thefts in the neighborhood to delivering pizza. This gives Spider-Man 2 a more comedic tone. Let's face it, it's typical of the character, isn't it? The game mechanics are also noteworthy. Especially the possibility of balancing Spider's web.
Who never wanted to be one rockstar? Guitar Hero brought this possibility with a game system that allowed the player to be part of the music instead of simply listening to it. The game could be played with the dualshock controller or with a guitar, which gave even more immersion.
The gameplay was simple: the player needed to press a corresponding button as he arrived on the screen, representing the notes. We can say that it was akaraoke for guitarists”. It's fun and electrifying. Not to mention the music selection, which deserves a separate compliment – from classics to modern, with the possibility of downloading contemporary hits even from other musical styles.
This was the most popular racing game on the PlayStation 2 without a doubt. Need For Speed: Hot Pursuit 2 lives up to its name: you need to be fast and have excellent skills.
The game's graphics are spectacular and, together with a completely reworked pursuit system, give the player a great experience. In addition, this volume of the franchise brought a wide variety of new customizable vehicles to unlock.
God Of War begins the saga of Kratos, one of the most successful characters in the entire history of Sony. The saga tells the story of a man in search of revenge against the pantheon of gods of Greek mythology.
The game has a very captivating story and insane and attractive battle moments. The gameplay is easy and the puzzle challenges aren't too difficult, but they still need a bit more analysis from the player.
God of War 2 needed to be on the list of the best PlayStation 2 games, because it was the game that raised the name of the franchise. The continuation of Kratos' story gets much more interesting and exciting in this volume.
The story picks up right where the first game left off. The difference is that, now, Kratos hunts Zeus, the god of gods. The battle is not easy, but it is extremely fun for the player.
Bully is another very successful game from Rockstar Games – the same studio that signs the Grand Theft Auto (GTA) franchise. The game accompanies a bully in a boarding school, making fun of the typical stereotypes of an American school.
The story, the acid humor of the script and the characters are the recipe for an almost instantaneous success. Although, in 2023, some things in the game can feel a bit dated.
After the resounding success of GTA: Vice-City, the Grand Theft Auto franchise appears with San Andreas. This is a game that appears on pretty much every list of the best games for Playstation 2 – and with good reason!
The graphics were significantly improved compared to the previous one, the story is more interesting and the open world had a lot more options for casual games. Not to mention that it was one of the most modified (unofficial, of course) games in the franchise. All fun!
The list of the top 10 games for PlayStation 2 ends with Resident Evil 4. The game can be seen as a soft reboot of the franchise. Here, there is more emphasis on action and combat.
Resident Evil 4 has a slightly higher degree of difficulty for those who have never played the franchise before. However, the more you play and get "the tricks", it becomes easier to know when to run, move away or attack enemies.
