The 10 Best PS2 RPGs
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- čas přidán 10. 11. 2022
- The PlayStation 2 had a TON of great RPGS for fans to dive into. For this list, we’ll be looking at some of the best role playing games Sony's second console had to offer. Our list includes “Baldur’s Gate: Dark Alliance” (2001), “Tales of Symphonia” (2004), “Kingdom Hearts II” (2005), “Dragon Quest VIII: Journey of the Cursed King” (2004), and more! What was your favorite RPG on PS2? Let us know down in the comments.
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Final Fantasy XII. So easy to get lost in it's world
Odin sphere, suikoden V, tales of the abyss, disgaea, shin megami tensei nocturne, even wild arms 5 all are great rpg on PS2
Didn't see FF11 in it, game absolutely blew away other RPGs
Champions of Norrath
Ffx and x2..
Shadow heart 1 and 2 also.. and god of war 1 and 2..
Kingdom hearts 2's story is easier to follow???? I don't know what they were smoking when they wrote this lol
To be fair it wasn’t nearly as complex or confusing than any other game after it, things were simple and even a bit deeper, The empty shell left behind are nobodies that’s the enemy, that’s literally it, aside from things expanded upon from 1, the story though in 2 was a lot deeper and memorable and the ending is arguably as impactful as the first, it’s quite literally the only time you actually get to be with Kiari
Dat good good. Lol
The worst part in KH is Anime POS
the fact that you played "to Zanarkand" the entire time truly makes this video special.
Song is a MasterPiece
I thought the same thing
For those Shadow Hearts fans! They are making a new game called Penny Blood. it's a spiritual successor of Shadow Hearts. They also teamed up with Final Fantasy composer Nobuo Uematsu to composed music for the game!
it’s shame you didn’t pick Tales of the abyss since that was the most popular tales of game on the ps2 and you pick the ps2 version of tales of symphonia which only Japan exclusive on the ps2
Not even they didn't put .hack series at either as well I'm with you about tales of the abyss its still missing bunch of RPG ps2 games
Totally agreed, Tales of the abyss and they put persona 4 above persona 3 “FEZ”
Never heard of it.
@@LL-kc9ly you should totally play it
It’s an amazing jrpg many fans even say it’s the best story in tales of series
Yeah I like Symphonia more (though I give combat to Abyss). But if we're gonna talk PS2 games, definitely should've been the Abyss that got the slot over Symphonia.
The summer I spent 100%ing Kingdom Hearts 2 is one of my most cherished memories.
So happy to see rogue galaxy on this list. It was my personal favorite rpg on the ps2. Having the ability to have your partners ask for commands while fighting is so good. Love the story and the traveling to distant worlds. Each is different and so much intrigue. The side missions are great.
Just picked it up for $20. Surprisingly cheap for such a popular exclusive
Greatest rpg of all time if you ask me.
why? You may ask
well that's simple great story great gameplay and most importantly *space* *pirates*
Tales of symphonia was only Japan exclusive on the ps2, western fans could only play GameCube, Ps3 and pc version of game
it’s shame you didn’t pick “Tales of the abyss” since that was the most popular tales of game on the ps2
Do you really think they know this stuff? They have a team of people, they probably just looked at another rpg list and shat this out.
Well list was just ps2 games not specific regions I think...
@@OneRealOG Wrong, because the game is in English in this video and in japanese on the PS2.
true. playing on real ps2 back then, only saw ToS in JP only, while video clearly shows in english. not sure even there's fantranslations available either. Tales of the Abyss should be here instead since it was masterpiece as well.
While video did say "their video, their rules", still shud have their facts checked. Quite fatal mistake in my book albeit rest of featured titles are mostly inline with mine preferences.
@@mrnygren2 well still if you are playing the remastered version on ps3 it is technically a remaster of the ps2 game which makes it a ps2 game. if it was a remake not a remaster then it could be considered a legit ps3 game.
WTF Tales of symphonia was Japan exclusive on the ps2, why didn’t pick tales of the abyss for tales of game on the ps2
FFX and Persona 4 are the ones that come to mind for me.
“Excellent Snake; Age Haven’t Slow You Down one Bit”
Same
Odin Sphere and SMT: Nocturne are my top picks.
FFX, KH2 and Star Ocean 3 are probably my top rpgs from the PS2 era.
SO3 is so underrated a game shame more haven’t played it.
Shadow Hearts Covenant deserves so much more recognition, thanks!
I bring up that series whenever possible. I really wish it was still around.
@@asgeras they are making a new game called PennyBlood. it's a spiritual successor of Shadow Hearts. They also teamed up with Final Fantasy composer Nobuo Uematsu to composed music for the game!
Xenosaga 1-3 are my Favorites I want them to come back,😭 I miss those games so much
Radiata stories one of the greatest games most people have never heard of
Yup love this game, same with the suikoden series.
@@absoluteclownworld yeah but those are getting remade or remastered I doubt we ever see love like that for radiata stories and it's a huge bummer it was a borderline masterpiece
@@Zypher2887 At the least suikoden I and II are getting a light coat of paint.. hard to say III - V will or not. Ya Radiata Stories probably won't see that treatment but at least it's still affordable to buy a cib copy. It was like $10-$20 for the longest time, now around $40+ I think. People need to get it while they can lol
@@absoluteclownworld look more into suikoden video I watched made it sound like they were planning the whole series first 2 games were only a start I never played them myself but I will definitely check out the remasters
Radiata Stories really is my favorite PS2 game. I love the characters so much. There is two manga series if you want to read them. One about Jack, and another about Ridley.
Final Fantasy X was my favorite game of all time for 20 years. I still love to go back and play it. Final Fantasy XII and The Lord of the Rings: The Third Age are also really good RPG’s.
thanks ima def checkin them out ;)
I don't think regular person can beat ff 12 It just long and have slow cutscene and gameplay
@@doniramdoni3884 I loved XII. It’s easily one of my favorite games of all time.
@@fearlesscheshirecat1411 i played It too but i prefer Rogue galaxy and suikoden V It the best RPG game in PS 2 for me
FFX and Shadow hearts 2 are my fave indeed ♥️
Final Fantasy X and Kingdom Hearts 2 we're literally the first PS2 games I've ever played. Nice to see them on this list!
I remember picking up the 1st kingdom hearts for the first time in a game shop thinking what is this i brought it and played and it blew my mind then i got all the other games then i got the kh collection on ps4/ps5
I was kinda hoping to see Star Ocean 3: Till the End of Time.
Thats a sad one
Also loved how valkyrie was there
Great list. All great titles. Don’t miss out on arc the lad twilight of the spirits either if you’ve never played it
I never had a PS2, but Im so happy I got DQ8 on my 3DS and FF10 on my switch lite so I can play both
Shadow Hearts and Shadow Hearts: Covenant are 2 of my all time favorite games. They are actually sequels to a PSX game Koudelka and did have a sequel called Shadow Hearts: From the New World, but it didn't do as well as Covenant Covenant.
I played all of em, looking at walkthroughs to finish the games 100% and got all secret equipments. Shame they dont make shadow hearts series again
@@noua4355 I know. There's so much that you can do with the series.
@@Michelle-DiPalo bro. The ending that Karin is actually Yuri's mother because Karin loves Yuri so much but he still can't move on from Alice so she wished to go back in time and marry Yuri's father so she could still be with Yuri. Damn
they are making a new game called PennyBlood. it's a spiritual successor of Shadow Hearts. They also teamed up with Final Fantasy composer Nobuo Uematsu to composed music for the game!
@@BingDrums That's the best news ever.
PS2 has the richest and probably the best library of JRPG until now. There were so many of them on the platform, that some of them even went unnoticed and unfortunately got sequels or didn't get much attention due to a lack of good advertisement etc. For example I'd give the title of the best JRPG on PS2 to Xenosaga Episode 3, and I'm sure if it was out today, (any part of it), it would get much more attention and love than it got back then, and also due to a wrong title given in press (I remember some journalists were calling it potential Final Fantasy killer, only because ppl who made it were ex-employees of Squaresoft years before, and thus comparing those series was quite stupid imho).
I dig that, "To Zanarkand", played in the background for the entirety of this video.
Wild Arms 3, Suikoden 3 were both really good as well!
Right series, wrong parts. Wild Arms 5 and Suikoden 5 are far better than part 3 for both series IMO.
Underrated comment for two great titles
Now i want to play Final Fantasy 10 again xD That Soundtrack!
A good list, though it's missing Wild Arms 5 and Legaia 2 Duel Saga.
Always good to see someone else who loves persona 4 as much as me it’s honestly my favorite game of all time
I can't wait to get it for the Switch
Some of these really need to be remastered for modern consoles.
Fuck yeah, Dark Cloud 2! I'm in the middle of a replay right now!
Oh, and recently uncovered evidence suggests Rogue Galaxy was meant to be Dark Cloud 3.
Auron, best character in any jrpg. Wise, lonely, cynical and a bit rough but also brave and kind of heart, plus he was an unsent all the time and the fact he is a 35yrs that looks like a man in his 50s also add charm.
Also the best voice actor, in the English cast at least. Despite being the 1st FF with voice acting, Auron never sounded weird, unlike most of the rest of the cast.
Favorite RPG Kingdom Hearts hands down.
And this is why many consider the PS2 the greatest console of all time. I remember sinking hours into just about all these games and every last one of you named was a banger. You couldn't really go wrong with any PS2 RPG.
I like the ps3 best but there are some ps2 games that I will always hold dear to me.
Shadow Hearts Covenant is in my top 3 games of all time
Final Fantasy X is legitimately favorite RPG of all time I remember when I finished it all those years ago I got depressed because the story was over.
I don't know if it deserves to be on this list, but I enjoyed playing Mega Man X: Command Mission. I love that they made a turn-based RPG entry for Mega Man.
It definitely deserves to be on the list. Command Mission was a great Rpg and had a unique battle system that almost resembled Legend of Legaia. It is usually overshadowed though because of the PS2 having some pretty legendary Rpgs.
Rogue Galaxy and KH2 were great choices on here, I'm happy to see them getting recognition
I wish I could convince my Godchild to consider FFX. She doesn't like the gameplay, but I know she could get invested with the story
2022 and people are still making best ps2 rpg lists.
Glad to see shadow hearts in the thumbnail 😁
Nice picks but my favourite is Star Ocean 3!
Xeno is definitely one of my all time favs. I have all 3 now. But sadly no ps2 to play it on lol.
Dragon quest viii,blank screen after talk to king ascantha while seeking moonshadow harpe, what can i do to resolve this problem.😭😭😭
FF X will be always in my heart :D
I believe Shin Megami Tensei: Nocturne should have been on the list, let alone be an honorable mention.
Mojo sucks
FFX and kingdom hearts 2 on ps2 are LEGEND
Also Arc the Lad Twilight of the Spirits is really good too.
Kingdom hearts 2 was peak gaming bro I love kingdom hearts more than anything or anyone.
Just the FFX music makes me want to play it again.
"Shin megami tensei: Nocturne" is my absolute favorite
Wild Arms 4 and 5 - Star Ocean till the end of time - Okage the shadow king. There are many more you missed.
Dark Cloud 1 and 2 are still my favorite RPG series to date!!!
These are like the most basic PS2 rpgs but still there are many more rare unnoticed hidden gems.
Shadow Hearts I & II are among my top favorite games of all time.
I feel like ff12 deserves a spot, or at least a mention
Same.
FF12 is better than FF10 imo
@@chimeratcg07 same. I get lost in it's world so easily
Funfact: the protagonist VA for dark Cloud is Robin and the antagonist Joker.
Didnt SYMPHONIA was released on the GAMECUBE?.. cause I really wanted to check that out after playing TALES OF THE ABYSS...
Of these collection my first favorite is showers covenant I love it and I hope to make a new version or sequel the second is final fantasy x it was a classic and best game I ever got at that time and my third favorite is dark cloud 2 i I played the first one and I was happy with the second one I wish they make another one those games are the best I deserve to be remembered for all time.
PS2 + RPGs is probably one of the best combos ever.
SHADOW HEARTS 2 THE COVENANT NEEDS A REMASTER......
The impact PS2 had on gaming industry is… just different
0:43 Holy aspect ratio Batman lol!
Samurai Legend Musashi was a good RPG. Not great due to the slow pace but nice none-the-less.
Shadow hearts was a gem
FFX of course and KH series and Persona and Dark cloud and a ton more lol Lets just say all the major ps2 hits from racing games to shooters to sports games etc are my favorite. Hell the Ps2 is still my most loved console of all time.
Ok, I know this is subjective, but Nocturne over Persona. And how is ‘Star Ocean: Til the End of Time’ not on this list?
I suspect Til the End of Time's ending might have had something to do with its exclusion.
@@gamemasteranthony2756 Most likely
Shadow Hearts: Covenant is not only the best RPG on the PS2 but the best game ever on the console for me. Just an amazing adventure.
they are making a new game called PennyBlood. it's a spiritual successor of Shadow Hearts. They also teamed up with Final Fantasy composer Nobuo Uematsu to composed music for the game!
Radiata Stories is my personal favorite RPG on PS2.
Kingdom hearts is my top game series💯💯💛🖤
We ❤️ Shadow Hearts ❤️ absolutely love it!
they are making a new game called PennyBlood. it's a spiritual successor of Shadow Hearts. They also teamed up with Final Fantasy composer Nobuo Uematsu to composed music for the game! :)
@@BingDrums Ik isn’t it wonderful! 😁 cannot wait !
Valkyrie profile 2 isnt on the list? One of thr best game ever made!
my favorite RPG? simple. Kingdom Hearts. hands down.
...enough said.
I desperately need Xenosaga trilogy to get remastered because Xenosaga 3 is too expensive.
Metal Gear Solid and FFX changed my life.
I still remember "Magna Carta" but only played for 2hrs . I cant remember why i didnt continue 🤔
If you guys ever do a best of ps1 RPGs please don't forget Legend of Legaia. It has truly one of the best combat systems ever!!!!!
Final Fantasy X is in my opinion the Best PS2 game. And in my opinion, the best Final Fantasy. But I won’t argue with anyone who says VI, VII or IX is the best.
I even love X-2 as well
I have 182 hours on Final Fantasy X on Xbox one X! And 500+ hours on all the Kingdoms hearts together.
Tales of Symphonia wasn't on ps2? This was a GameCube Game.
Later released on the ps3
Is tales of symphonia available for the PS2 here in the west?
Yup. And GameCube.
@@kevinbayer8916 No, it's not. PS2 version is Japan exclusive
my personal favorite are
FF12
DQ8
KH2
XENOSAGA3
SMT NOCTURNE
Man, I hate the lack of recognition to Grandia saga, specially Grandia II. I wish they'd make a remake but it is so underated that it doesn't even show up in these lists and Square Enix will never drop off any on going FF project to work on a forgotten saga.
The collection its so expensive on the switch 😢
I'm actually new to these games and playing them on Aether emulator, it's nice to be able to play a lot of the entire PS2 era I completely missed.
I just completed FFX and halfway through FFX-2
(NGL I DON'T LIKE IT)
I rage quit the Forgotten Realms DemonStone, it was a horrible experience,
But I came here to research a few more for my emulator, maybe Baldurs gate is next😂
ToA should be on the list no diss to ToS which is a JPN PS2 exclusive to begin with. ToA even introduced free running which all succeeding titles adapted.
The fact that RADIATA STORIES is one of the best RPG games on PS2
Yes show Covenant the love it is due.
Where can i Download Tales of Symphonia English iso? Help me gamebois! 🙂
Persona 4 is hands down my all time best PS2 rpg and favorite game! And Mana Khemia 2 is second!
Ps2 is a golden era for JRPGs. I like the list, but instead of Symphonia, I'll put Abyss in. Instead of Persona 4, I'll put Persona 3. I haven't heard Rogue Galaxy since i played it last back in 2010. My personal favorites also included Suikoden V, Growlanser, Drakengard, Radiata Stories and Star Ocean till the end of time. There's also Grandia and Wild Arms. Mana Khemia and Ar Tonelico. Also Dokapon Kingdom, a chill game. God i miss the old days.
Mine were sh3 Ys ark of napishtim legaia 2 duel saga and ffx 😁
Shadow Hearts and Covenant, DQ8 for sure. Tidus can kick rocks.....
Disgaea 1 and 2
There was a third installment of Shadow Hearts I beat all three of them and yes two was the best one by far shout out to Roger Bacon.
Wait, _Tales of Symphonia is a PS2 game as well?_ I thought that was an exclusive GameCube game.
I am playing again persona, final fantasy series and kingdom hearts even if its playing into emulator
Suikoden III is my favorite JRPG ever.
The story of KH2 was easier to follow than KH1?
Kingdom hearts 2 is my favorite on this list
Genso suikoden 3..of course.
FFX will always be my favorite
Do people still not realize that the "bad laughing" scene in FFX was them laughing awkwardly on purpose? They literally do normal laughs right afterwards and obviously the rest of the voice acting is good. It's so obvious in context that I can't help but wonder why people decided to show it off out of context in order to misrepresent the game. There's no way anyone didn't understand what was happening.
Also, while I'm at it, I'll just say that I'm not sure how you could consider KH2's story to be easier to follow and I primarily consider Symphonia to be a Gamecube game. It's literally to this day the best on Gamecube.