PS2 PS2 Hidden Gems

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Ace Combat: The Belkan War! It's not exactly the most popular game around (being a PS2 game released in 2006 doesn't help), but it's definitely a gem. The PS2 Ace Combat games in general are a real treat, so definitely check them out.

 

[Boo Man]

Recently discovered this X Files game that is surprisingly good!
its very similar to Silent Hill and Resident Evil

for some reason it wont save or load game on PCSX2 so you have to use save states but no big deal

 

[albrown267]

Haunting Ground for the PS2 deserves more love honestly. It is just a shame that it had to be overshadowed by Silent Hill 3 and Resident Hill 4.

 

[Trix_]

Most of my ideas have already been suggested, so let's go with Fluid (PS1).
Hopefully it wasn't mentioned here earlier xD

I would recommend it for fans of electronic music, especially those who listen to ambient and breaks. It's an aquatic themed music maker. Think of Music 2000 but more abstract. It's a good distraction and you can make decent songs with it.
I'm almost certain that I read about another project by the same devs, but I don't recall any information.

I'm aware of other aquatic games for PS1 and PS2 but I still need to check them out.
Things like Aquanaut's Holiday, Everblue, Treasures of the Deep...

 

[Lvin]

Medal of honor frontline

 

[DorfleFlorp]

The Legend of Alon D'ar

Not too bad of an ARPG its kind of like Bladurs Gate Dark Alliance or Champions of Norrath.

 

[Rhent]

All of the Shadow Hearts games.
Ar Tonelico 1 and 2
Atelier Iris 1 to 3
Mana Khemia
Baroque
Okage: Shadow King

Yes I enjoy RPGs quite a bit.

 

[SBLAST91]

This game doesn't get enough love and attention online.

 

[Fray Guillermo]

Haunting Ground for the PS2 deserves more love honestly

Didn't know that one, added to my PS2 horror backlog

 

[Dorya2.0]

Rurouni Kenshin.

 

[Natsuyasumi]

Definitely not a hidden gem by any means, but it's amazing how many people have not played or even heard of Katamari Damacy and We Love Katamari

 

[Retro Doomer]

Tekken 4 and Rygar the Legendary Adventurer a Hidden Gems on the Ps2 for me

 

[Geistmensch]

R:Racing Evolution
Enthusia Professional Racing
Tourist Trophy

 

[sadasa]

test drive eve of destruction: is the father of the twins wreckfest.

also: flatout 2 and atv off road fury 4

 

[zilbert25]

The Bouncer and Urban Reign are great games that deserve more attention.
The Suffering is also a good one to play through. Twisted and shit but good story and gameplay.
Shadow of Rome, cant go wrong either.
PS2 has too many man, absolutely insane amount of good games, including 100s of hidden gems.

 

[Gym Ghingham]

I will just add some from my list despite it might have some more known games

Steambot Chronicles
Shadow Heart
Soul Nomad And World Eater
Okage Shadow King
Forbidden Siren
Tear Ring Saga
Shinobido
Odin Sphere
Valkyrie Profile 2
Suikoden 5
Rogue Galaxy
Front Mission 5
Armored Core 3
God Hand
Way Of Samurai 2
The Red Star
Robotic Alchemic Drive R.A.D(aka The Big 0 with tragic comedy moment,not tragic but the execution is funny)
Shadow Of Collossus
Dark Cloud 1 and 2
Ring Of Red
Romancing Saga Minstrel Song
Tales Of The Abyss
Rule of Roses
Gregory Horror Show
Urban Reign
Shadow Tower Abyss
Wizardry Forsaken Land
Eternal Ring
Mystic Heroes
Legend Of Sayuki
Tenchu Wrath Of Heaven
Nightshade/Kunoichi
Eternal Poison
Haunting Ground
The Bouncer
Fatal Frame 1 2 3
Final Fight Streetwise
Skygunner
Crimson Sea 2
Dawn Of Mana
Dragon Quest 8
Dragon Quest 5 Heavenly Bride
Monster Rancher 4
Vampire Panic
Shadow Of Destiny/Memories
ICO
Chaos Legion
Ar Tonelico 1 2
Ace Combat 5

 

[Motbob]

my favorite game on ps2 is a game called Ring of Red.

a seemingly simple little strategy. yet i've played it through so many times. and i can return to its world again and again.
i really like the design of the game, the alternative world. so i guess its atmosphere sucked me in.
i can only recommend it.
and thank you for all the suggestions to the commenters. because i found so many interesting things that i didn't know about (because they are hidden gems ;-) ) but i became very curious about them

 

[ThirdEidolon]

What are some of your favorite PS2 Hidden Gems? I am looking for some obscure PS2 games to play this Xmas.

Magna Karta

My submission would be World Destruction on DS.

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Is Rogue Galaxy similar to a space opera? Because if it is, I wanna play it.

Think Cowboy bebop meets skies of arcadia

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Haunting Ground for the PS2 deserves more love honestly. It is just a shame that it had to be overshadowed by Silent Hill 3 and Resident Hill 4.

It doesn't help that it got scalped to hell, like Rule of Rose.

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Was this part of the Dino Crisis series?

It absolutely was, and finishes the story, but we don't talk about it.
We just don't. But yes it explains what happened to Dylan's daughter.

 

[Deleted member 563203]

I always wanted to play this game but I never got around to it. Do you know this game here and do you have experience with it?

 

[Stingy Perry Stingy Perry]

This one is quite controversial when it came out. Media outlets labeled this game as a “bully simulator” but in fact it’s the opposite.
You play as James “Jimmy” Hopkins as you rise through the ranks in order to stop bullying.

 

[Azura]

awesome game

 

[Deleted member 563203]

This one is quite controversial when it came out. Media outlets labeled this game as a “bully simulator” but in fact it’s the opposite.
You play as James “Jimmy” Hopkins as you rise through the ranks in order to stop bullying.

It's a bit like gta?

 

[Iguana-0]

Pretty good game. Although my question is. Do we have a thread related to Manhunt on here?

 

[TheWanderer]

Oh yeah beating the shit out of nerds Simulator

 

[Deleted member 563203]

Pretty good game. Although my question is. Do we have a thread related to Manhunt on here?

I don't know it, but I don't think.