So I just got a PlayStation 2...

[ReservoirAngel]

...but don't really know of any kick-ass games for it. I know of a few, which I'm planning on getting as soon as humanly possible.

But I'm genuinely very uneducated about the truly great titles of this console, so can anyone recommend any?

I feel I should point out for the sake of me not getting swamped to death with suggestions for them, I'm already planning on getting Ico, Shadow of the Collosus and Silent Hill 2.

 

[LobsterFeng]

Try Persona 4, or Godhand. I enjoy those a lot. And if you don't have a Gamecube then you should get Resident Evil 4.

 

[Kungfu_Teddybear]

Timesplitters: Future Perfect... In fact all the Timesplitters, just get them all.

Can't own a PS2 and not have Timesplitters.

 

[Daystar Clarion]

Get Okami. If you don't get it, then Amaterasu will be disappointed...

You wouldn't want that now would you?

 

[LightningBanks]

Cant go wrong with resident evil 4 (if you havent already played it)

Timesplitters: Future Perfect... In fact all the Timesplitters, just get them all.

Can't own a PS2 and not have Timesplitters.

and this

 

[Grey Walker]

Get ICO as well, if you can find it.

 

[William MacKay]

Timesplitters of course. and the old Final Fantasy games: i had 8 and spent the best gaming years of my life on it. and then Ratchet and Clank because dammit they're good!

 

[Pillypill]

If you like RPGs or anime at all you should get Persona 4.

If you like both then that game will blow your mind.

The Ratchet and Clank games are fun but it's been so long since i played one i can't remember which are good.

 

[TheAmokz]

There are three games i can recommend:

1. Metal Gear Solid 3: Snake Eater
2. Metal Gear Solid 3: Snake Eater
3. Metal Gear Solid 3: Snake Eater

 

[Chaos James]

Kingdom Hearts (1+2), Okami, Dynasty Warrior 5, Dark Cloud (1+2), Guitar Hero (1+2), the First God of War (just be careful as it doesn't work on all PS2 models), GTA: San Andreas, vast amount of PS1 classics (Final Fantasy (7,8,9), Tomba, Bubble Bobble, Suikoden, ect).

 

[TriggerHappyAngel]

GTA: San Andreas, The Warriors, Timesplitters: Future Perfect and Resident Evil 4.

 

[lordlillen]

ratchet and clank 1-3
kingdom hearts 1&2
jack and daxter 1-3 (and x if you like racing and shooting)
metal gear solid 3
devil may cry 1-3

great games.

 

[Grayjack]

If you like JRPG's, get Digital Devil Saga 1 and 2, Nocturne, and Persona 3 and 4.

 

[AbstractStream]

Persona 3: FES and Persona 4
Silent Hill 2
Kingdom Hearts
Metal Gear Solid 3
Anyone mention FFX? If not, then FFX
God of War (and God of War II)
Odin Sphere

 

[ReservoirAngel]

And if you don't have a Gamecube then you should get Resident Evil 4.

I hadn't thought of this. Maybe it's time I braved that game again after my utter puss-out the first time I attempted it.

 

[F'Angus]

definitely get timesplitters. Devil may cry, God of War, maybe Final Fantasy X.

 

[New Vegas Samurai]

...but don't really know of any kick-ass games for it. I know of a few, which I'm planning on getting as soon as humanly possible.

But I'm genuinely very uneducated about the truly great titles of this console, so can anyone recommend any?

I feel I should point out for the sake of me not getting swamped to death with suggestions for them, I'm already planning on getting Ico, Shadow of the Collosus and Silent Hill 2.

Just a suggestion from disappointed fan who loved the classics, try out final fantasy 10... It's one JRPG that really makes an effort to be good...

Just not that ffX-2 shit, stay away from that pile

 

[attackshark]

I was a big fan of FFX, but there is only one decent character in the entire game, and the cut scenes are unskippable, and many times long winded (and you'll have to repeat a few because some of the boss fights are downright cheap; like any FF game, i highly recommend getting the strategy guide.)FFXII is also a good game, with a few more likable characters and a different combat system.

It should also be noted that i put around 150hrs into Devil May Cry 3 (regular and special edition combined, because playing as virgil is awesome.)

Star Wars: Battle Front 2

Burnout (whatever the last installment for the game was).

I did enjoy the first Kingdom Hearts game, but again, get the strategy guide. Also, it was hard (and unskippable cut scenes.)

 

[MFenix]

DragonBall Z Budokai Tenkaichi 3, Star Wars BattleFront 2, and Kindom Hearts 1&2.
And maybe Lord of the Rings: Two Towers, it's fun but theres better.

 

[baconsarnie]

Star wars: Battlefront 2
Enter the Matrix
Endless opportunities for fun with these two.