Forgotten PS2 RPGs

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  • Опубліковано 24 сер 2022
  • The PS2 is one of the greatest consoles of all time, with a ton of incredible rpgs! Join TVGS as I list and discuss ten of the most over looked and forgotten PS2 rpgs the system ever received. Many lesser known and under appreciated role playing games released for for the Playstation 2 so let me know your most obscure unknown and forgotten PS2 games down below!
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  • @AS-fu1kd
    @AS-fu1kd 3 місяці тому +13

    Best system ever.

  • @chrisfarrow954
    @chrisfarrow954 Рік тому +157

    To this day,still my fav system

    • @thatvideogamesshow
      @thatvideogamesshow  Рік тому +11

      I’ll second that!

    • @Khoobus
      @Khoobus Рік тому +1

      Same!

    • @MyManJFKTV
      @MyManJFKTV Рік тому +10

      It’s hard to beat the PS2 extensive catalog, and it’s extremely hard to beat the memories I have with games from that gen when they were fresh.

    • @range4luv2
      @range4luv2 Рік тому +5

      same! still got my old ps2 hooked up, been playin .hack for the first time recently! something nostalgic about laying in bed and playin ps2.

    • @drowningin
      @drowningin Рік тому +1

      Until switch

  • @jn3157
    @jn3157 Рік тому +42

    The character portraits in Stella Deus looked so familiar so I looked it up and, lo and behold, it was the first major Atlus game the artist for all the modern Persona games worked on

    • @ianheart5587
      @ianheart5587 Рік тому +3

      Kazuma Kaneko?

    • @axllow3914
      @axllow3914 Рік тому +2

      @@ianheart5587 They probably mean Shigenoru Soejima, I'm pretty sure Kaneko was mainly the designer for the demons, while Soejima was in charge of character designs

  • @lucasmdo
    @lucasmdo Рік тому +58

    Rogue Galaxy is one of the best unknown PS2 game I've played at the time, it was really an awesome experience.

    • @chaosdirge4906
      @chaosdirge4906 Рік тому +4

      Rogue galaxy does alot of things right, I wouldn't call it unknown though. alot of these are well known midling known games. Stella and I'd say Dual Hearts and Radiata Stories are less known games. But Rogue Galaxy, I'm sure that game effected alot of games in the development world it did advanced things for its time like costume changes and upgradable weapons systems, it took the mixing mechanic from the dragon Quest series and streamlined it which appeared in things like Ni No Kuni.
      I'd say if you want really unkown games one would be Okage the Shadow King.
      that one RPG about that guy that dies and becomes a ghost, and he starts possessing people to preform their daily tasks so that he can move on. I forget what that game's called I saw in in one of my local gamestores recently though. It's worth like 300 dollars which is funny because while I would say it's unknown it's also not one of the best games mechanically and deserves its unknown stats, it is unique though. Rogue galaxy though feels very influential.

    • @fredflintstone5356
      @fredflintstone5356 Рік тому +3

      I was lucky and got a copy of it brand new while it was on shelves. I still own it today.
      I ended up buying a PS2 slim one day while I was on my work break and I picked up that game just before the next generation came out. I wasn’t a huge gamer at the time but my old PS2 broke a couple years prior and I never got around to getting a new one till then. Probably because I wanted to buy something with the money I earned from my first job haha. I fully finished that game at the time and then when it got added on the PS4 games list, I bought it and played it again earning the trophies. Such a good game.

    • @sidneyvandykeii3169
      @sidneyvandykeii3169 9 місяців тому +2

      Rogue Galaxy and Vagrant Story are the two games I want a remake of the most.

  • @GibbsBro
    @GibbsBro Рік тому +19

    Growlanser is one of those series I've always wanted to try but can never seem to find it physically in "the wild". Radiata is the #1 ps2 RPG in my book. I love the fact that the NPCs have task they do through the day. Every city and castle just seems so alive.

    • @JoshArtisto
      @JoshArtisto 5 місяців тому +1

      Radiata Stories is my all time favorite game and it's a shame it's relatively unknown

  • @fogdragon23
    @fogdragon23 Рік тому +16

    I loved Jade Cocoon 2. It had a really unique, eerie atmosphere. Most monster collecting games at the time focused on the cute designs, but Jade Cocoon 2 was all about messing with monster anatomy(glowing eyes, spindly limbs, detatched heads).

  • @steadyrow
    @steadyrow Рік тому +29

    Good job hitting radiata stories. That was the most underrated PS2 game. Sticks with me to this day.

    • @nobalkain624
      @nobalkain624 Рік тому +1

      Yeah, that game is so unique I still often think about it and keep hoping to see something like it again one day.

    • @Beavernator
      @Beavernator Рік тому +4

      One of the very few games, where every single npc is an actual character... It's really groundbreaking...

    • @nobalkain624
      @nobalkain624 Рік тому +3

      @@Beavernator Sadly I dont think something like that has ever been done again. Each one was also rather unique and some required a lot of work to get to join you.

    • @Beavernator
      @Beavernator Рік тому +3

      @@nobalkain624 Usually you have to go the Dungeons and Dragons or Warhammer 40k route to have super detailed npc's, but the videogames are never up to the task... Radiata is THE game I send those fans to...

    • @swardemaru
      @swardemaru Рік тому +3

      I've played it too back then, one of the best PS2 JRPG in my book. And Oh boy, I do enjoy a game where u can interact by kicking everything

  • @YounRangr
    @YounRangr Рік тому +16

    Your channel is the most underrated so far. I love going through your content. It is a newded change of pace from the other videos I watch

  • @Melena329
    @Melena329 Рік тому +23

    Shadow Hearts FTNW is such an underrated game. Battle System and OST are perfect. A shame that it lost the gothic and horror elements that featured SH1 and Covenant, but still, it's a pretty fun game.

    • @exodore2000
      @exodore2000 Рік тому

      I loved this game. Liked the guy that makes swords out of everything.

    • @BossmanGaming-mn5cy
      @BossmanGaming-mn5cy Рік тому

      im sorry SH2C is by far better than FTNW.

    • @JMFSpike
      @JMFSpike 8 місяців тому

      I have only played the 1st one which is amazing, but I believe the theme change is indeed one of the main reasons why the 3rd game isn't near as well liked. The new cast of characters I think is another reason. The devs were probably trying to keep things fresh by changing it up a little. That's not a bad idea at all, but there were a couple of problems. For one thing, the series didn't need to be freshened up yet. Fans were still very happy with the series as it was and were certainly not growing tired of it after only 2 games in. Also, it's best to keep things fresh by adding something new to the game, not by changing the game. Any changes should be minor, otherwise you risk alienating the fan base as they unfortunately did. People loved the series as it was. You do not fix what isn't broken.

    • @nlnu1337
      @nlnu1337 4 місяці тому

      Will always be overshadowed and outshined by shadow hearts covenant. SH:C is just too good.

  • @markdiaz8895
    @markdiaz8895 Рік тому +15

    Thanks for these videos man! I'm glad to see people remember the jrpgs that very few do. Shadow Hearts FTNW is (to me) absolutely fantastic and not enough people have played it lol

    • @Beavernator
      @Beavernator Рік тому +2

      The makers of the original just started a kickstarter YESTERDAY to make a spiritual sequel... It looks GREAT!!!

    • @AdvancedKrizalid
      @AdvancedKrizalid Рік тому

      @@Beavernator Which , hopefully , won't look anything like FTNW because it was awfull ...

  • @sephiroth21347
    @sephiroth21347 Рік тому +7

    Big one I wanna see talked about is Legaia 2 Duel Saga. Incredible music, solid visuals, engaging and unique combat system, and a good story and cast make it a must play in my eyes

  • @kiffar
    @kiffar Рік тому +4

    I absolutely loved Radiata Stories. I remember being so excited for its release, going to GameStop when it came out, and playing religiously. Beautiful characters and story. The game is silly, aware of itself, but can be quite emotional when the story calls for it. Highly recommend playing that game.

  • @_Gilles_
    @_Gilles_ Рік тому +5

    I just love hearing your voice. It's so distinctive

  • @maxvsthegames
    @maxvsthegames Рік тому +3

    Glad to see Radiata Stories on that list!
    One of my favorite game, but barely anyone played it!

    • @Wesfkgkejeifnr
      @Wesfkgkejeifnr Рік тому

      It did amazing in Japan but not in the states unfortunately :(

  • @WhatAboutZoidberg
    @WhatAboutZoidberg Рік тому +15

    I played Grandia Extreme first so I have a soft spot for it and really enjoy it. The gameplay is still a blast, the story just isn't up to par for the first 2 games. Rogue Galaxy is an absolute blast and Im glad its finally received a bit of recognition. Level 5 used to make such fun action RPGs, wish they'd make more of them.

  • @nazgulsenpai
    @nazgulsenpai Рік тому +6

    In Shadow Hearts: Covenant and FTNW the background shouldn't be black for the judgement ring part, that's an emulator problem with GPU rendering in PCSX2. You should run the Shadow Hearts games in Software Renderer.

  • @pforgottonsoul
    @pforgottonsoul Рік тому +12

    Radiata Stories was such an underrated game honestly, it had so many unique mechanics from being able to recruit like 90% of the characters in the game, to having a real time schedule for npcs or even being able to fight literally anyone by kicking them in the overworld.

    • @ironwraith852
      @ironwraith852 Рік тому

      150+ party members, bro. How crazy is that?

  • @Beavernator
    @Beavernator Рік тому

    These vid are sooo dang helpful... I have a MASSIVE collection I built over the decades for my kids, that becomes impossible to figure out what to actually play... These help significantly with narrowing down a decision to play an otherwise obscure game on my shelves... So, thanks!!! You make great videos... 👍

  • @Zarithos
    @Zarithos Рік тому +5

    Seeing Ephemeral Fantasia, Radiata Stories, and Jade Cocoon was a trip to the past definitely needed. "Arc the Lad: Twilight of the Spirits" and "Legaia 2" came to mind while watching this, rarely do people know either of them exist, and both have great combat systems. PS2 really was chocked full of awesome RPGs.
    Side Note: Watching Jade Cocoon also makes me want to go and play "Monster Seed" from PS1, one of my favorite monster catch games. Highly fking recommend.

  • @systematicallyshocked
    @systematicallyshocked Рік тому

    Excellent video! I actually own all but two of these games and yet sadly I haven't even played most of them yet. I bought a bunch of jrpgs at gamestop about a decade ago when they were stopping. Some guy sold his set and I ended up getting them because he kept them in like new condition. Crazy back log I have. Though I'm playing Rogue Galaxy on the ps4 via ps2 backwards compatible. A game I had always wanted to play when it came out but never got to it on my ps2. Fortunately Sony put it on ps4 a long time ago digitally. Jade Cocoon 2 is the only one I really never looked into so I'm glad you put it here. I'll definitely be adding them to my play list.

  • @zeikjt
    @zeikjt Рік тому +2

    Rogue Galaxy is so great. Everything you mentioned is fantastic, and you didn't even mention the factory line weapon upgrading minigame! I love puzzle games and programming games and that one scratched an early itch I didn't even know I had until it came around.

  • @Adrian_Snake
    @Adrian_Snake Рік тому

    Amazing video, lots of gems that I didn't know and the mention of one of my favorites in PS2 Rogue Galaxy!!

  • @NeoNinjaX87
    @NeoNinjaX87 Рік тому

    Been waiting for another upload man!!! Awesome video!

  • @KinVao
    @KinVao Рік тому +1

    I was ecstatic to see someone mentioning Rogue Galaxy. An absolutely fantastic game, and one I will never forget. Thank you for bringing awareness to it!

  • @adamclark8994
    @adamclark8994 Рік тому +2

    This was a great video to watch! I love Ephemeral Fantasia. It's one of the most misunderstood and interesting rpg's I've ever played.

  • @apoorvsrivastava3816
    @apoorvsrivastava3816 Рік тому +3

    Don't get fooled by the cutesy look of Radiata Stories. It's gut wrenching.

  • @ebesonen
    @ebesonen Рік тому +1

    Out of all these PS2 games on this list, I have only played 2 of them in my life Shadow Hearts From The new World, and Radiata Stories, I only got about halfway though the Shadow Hearts game because the video store I rented it from closed a few years ago, it's the same thing with Radiata Stories but I played this one a bit less, both games were fun play and I wish that video store did not have to close I would have got them both and continue to play them both, thank you making a great list of forgotten PS2 games TVGS you did a good job here buddy ✌️

  • @TheYashakami
    @TheYashakami Рік тому +1

    Ephemeral Fantasia is one of my absolute favorite games. It's so good. And I had a ton of fun learning the songs

  • @davidjohnston6547
    @davidjohnston6547 11 місяців тому +1

    Rogue Galaxy is a good game, there are a lot of things to do, frog log, hunt log, factory, it does get annoying at times with the characters telling you to take a break. It did get a release on the PSN for the PS4. It's one game that I would like to see a remaster of

  • @blacktrife6312
    @blacktrife6312 Рік тому +1

    I had never heard of Stella Deus the Gate of Eternity before until this video. Looked pretty good so I decided to check out the ost. While I was listening I thought this sounds like Hitoshi Sakimoto...it is! Definitely going to try to pick this one up. Thanks for putting it on my radar.

  • @ilniubblog9232
    @ilniubblog9232 Рік тому +3

    Arc the Lad: Twilight of Spirits, one of the most underrated RPGs I've ever played.

    • @virgogaming6488
      @virgogaming6488 Рік тому

      I never beat it but I loved it.

    • @larsg.2492
      @larsg.2492 Рік тому

      It's a shame that it got such a lackluster localisation in Germany, Maru's voice was pure agony for my ears.

  • @sharebear421
    @sharebear421 Рік тому

    Amazing video! Love lesser known ps2 games especially rpgs

  • @LinuxUnderwear
    @LinuxUnderwear Рік тому +1

    Very informative, thanks 😉👍🏻

  • @cam9144
    @cam9144 Рік тому +21

    Radiata Stories is truly a gem

    • @thatvideogamesshow
      @thatvideogamesshow  Рік тому +2

      One of the greats!

    • @hartantoanggoro
      @hartantoanggoro Рік тому +2

      Shame there are no sequel or any game that adopted it's gameplay.

    • @mikeluna2026
      @mikeluna2026 Рік тому +2

      I love it, but to this day I hate the two endings... (They just didn't feel rewarding at all. And I know thoughtful sad endings can be done right. Like Terranigma's ending which was poignant and Epic, but bittersweet).

    • @hartantoanggoro
      @hartantoanggoro Рік тому +1

      @@mikeluna2026 beast ending or human ending? Both makes no sense at all. Beast ending led to human extinction while human ending killed your best friend Gantz and love interest Ridley. Well all ending also killed Gantz in a brutal fashion but still can't justified how the ending it just makes more suffering than satisfaction.

    • @dianaburn2474
      @dianaburn2474 Рік тому

      @@hartantoanggoro I already knew the endings, but in general, on a video like this, spoilers are discouraged... Game is old, but these kinds of videos are supposed to encourage people to give them a try, soo....

  • @grizzlybearking1878
    @grizzlybearking1878 Рік тому +4

    Fun fact, Shadow hearts takes place in the same world as Koudelka. You even visit the main location from Koudelka in the game and meet some characters. Koudelka also plays a minor but important role in Shadowhearts 1

    • @larsg.2492
      @larsg.2492 Рік тому

      Wasn't she the mother of one of the cast in SH? In my mind Koudelka was part of the SH series, ignoring the different name and system.

  • @michaelharding2953
    @michaelharding2953 Рік тому +15

    Timestamps in the description to create chapters would greatly improve your videos. Thanks for the recommendations, I'll definitely have to try some of these out!

    • @Raylightsen
      @Raylightsen Рік тому

      Yeah, but a bet he doesn't add them to make his videos pathetically long.

    • @austins.2495
      @austins.2495 Рік тому +1

      Yea because you kids don’t have the attention span to sit through a UA-cam video

  • @PacketWrangler
    @PacketWrangler Рік тому +2

    I saw someone else mention MS Saga: New Dawn, so I'll toss a couple other ideas your way -
    Ar Tonelico 1 and 2
    Sakura Wars: So Long My Love

  • @rogue_of_the_winds1286
    @rogue_of_the_winds1286 Рік тому

    Just restarted my PS2 collection(floods are devastating) and I started with DQ8 and Suikoden. Looking forward to putting some of these in my collection!

  • @deyon100
    @deyon100 Рік тому

    Playing Tokyo Xanadu looking for clues in the background was a nice touch 😊

  • @uAlienatedIllusion
    @uAlienatedIllusion Рік тому +3

    I loved Ephemeral Fantasia despite its many problems. It was unique in its style of gameplay. It had a great story, colorful characters, and a good pacing.
    I did find it interesting that the group who attempted to write the official strategy guide rage quit on the account that the game was just too difficult. Most of it was related to the time loop element.

  • @rafaelfigfigueiredo2988
    @rafaelfigfigueiredo2988 Рік тому

    Yooo ty I was searching for an good rpg besides tales and DQ, you saved my night

  • @StiffAftermath
    @StiffAftermath Рік тому +1

    Two action RPG-lites are Dark Cloud 1 and 2, and two more JRPGs are Metal Saga, and MS Saga. Both very good, niche games.

  • @wolf4640
    @wolf4640 Рік тому +1

    Amazing list my friend! ( I'd just add Valkyrie Profile 2: Silmeria ).

  • @Meloncholy19
    @Meloncholy19 Рік тому +3

    Ephemeral Fantasia is one of those games that no one I have met or talked to has any idea what it is, I felt at one point like I was the only person who had actually played that game.
    Even so it is still easily one of my favourite RPGs

    • @TheFatestPat
      @TheFatestPat Рік тому

      I have a copy from long ago when I was buying random games at gamestop. I like the idea behind it, but the six day cycle not having any kind of direction or way to keep track of things made it a bit too frustrating for me.

  • @benv8185
    @benv8185 Рік тому

    Just installed XBSX2 on my series s, this video couldn't have come at a better time :)

  • @c31l
    @c31l Рік тому +1

    It warms my heart to see someone remembering Jade Cocoon 2 existed.

  • @swagtastikal3867
    @swagtastikal3867 5 місяців тому

    Absolutely loved this list

  • @werewf6301
    @werewf6301 Рік тому

    OMG man~~~ I already play half on the list, Shadow Heart and Growlanser is my favorite. And I recommend you to play "Chaos Wars" if you love underrated RPG because that PS2 game has many Title games that maybe you don't know.

  • @teraglaze8546
    @teraglaze8546 Рік тому

    Jade Cocoon 2 was a treat! I loved playing it when I was younger.
    My favorite by far though was Dark Cloud 2... I had hundreds of hours on it across a few files; it was a completionist's dream (or nightmare, depending on how good or bad you were at the minigames lol)!

  • @Tasuke
    @Tasuke Рік тому

    Most of these I've only played on demo discs or not very much of, though one of my childhood friends showed me Ephemeral Fantasia. All I remember from it is a dungeon though lol! Shining Force Neo was one I wish I had played more. Rogue Galaxy I have as well. I tried Radiata Stories but never got that far. As far as my own recommendations, I really liked Shining Tears. Great video as always!

  • @SameriddAndCave
    @SameriddAndCave Рік тому +1

    Shadow Hearts slaps, when I got to that poetry section about the swamp monster I knew it was a hidden gem

  • @jarnobot
    @jarnobot 2 місяці тому

    What is that incredibly smooth intro music? It reminds me of the Gran Turismo OST!

  • @shantyguy
    @shantyguy Рік тому

    Great video! Shouts out to Ar Tonelico though. Great series that doesn't get a lot of love.

  • @mikeluna2026
    @mikeluna2026 Рік тому +4

    I love Radiata Stories (except the endings, which are crap). But recruiting everyone in the city was a blast. Using formations was pretty cool too. I also remember leaving my ps2 on all night so that I would get the fireworks scene with the girl of my liking, haha (the girl that spends the longest time in your party is it, though it can't be Ridley, since it's the Human's route. I usually went for the valkyrie helmet girl, martial arts girl or the thief/knives girl, haha...).

  • @MrCapitanAnarchy
    @MrCapitanAnarchy Рік тому +16

    AMO ESTE CANAL 💗

  • @TheYashakami
    @TheYashakami Рік тому +1

    Two games for the ps2 that I enjoyed and rarely see mentioned where Orphan and Evergrace. Not exactly easy to go back to nowadays, but they were interesting in their own ways

  • @michaeltalpas
    @michaeltalpas Рік тому

    The first game you mention is Shadowhearts? Gone, but not forgotten! I loved that game, so much. I still think of it occasionally to this day.

    • @michaeltalpas
      @michaeltalpas Рік тому

      Oh yeah! I did forget about Jade Cocoon 2! That game was great.

  • @AkuNoHana
    @AkuNoHana Рік тому +1

    You don’t know the definition of maximum comfy until you play Radiata Stories.

  • @jamesriegel13
    @jamesriegel13 Рік тому +2

    I also have Jade Cocoon 2 which I have really enjoyed and still play from time to time

  • @Pink_Elephants_on_Parade
    @Pink_Elephants_on_Parade Рік тому +2

    I'm hoping for a neo geo or master system video they fascinate me.

  • @rokmare
    @rokmare Рік тому +1

    Steambot chronicles is another good one it had the earliest sandbox/open world like experience in a JRPG before xenoblade chronicles with tons of replay value and activities to do in the game it was truly underrated and a head of its time

    • @nathank2289
      @nathank2289 Рік тому

      Fun game but you spend more time on the loading screen than you do playing

  • @unofficialSummer
    @unofficialSummer Рік тому

    That Shining Force Neo Looks really good from what I saw in your video, it aged quite well

  • @mikeluna2026
    @mikeluna2026 Рік тому +2

    I was kind of expecting Okage: Shadow King to be in this list, but I guess it's too obscure even for that, haha...

    • @levottomuus5584
      @levottomuus5584 Рік тому

      All the more shame it gets forgotten once again, loved it personally. It brims with personality.

  • @KDG_001
    @KDG_001 Місяць тому

    The catalog of PS2 games was just unbelievably. I doubt it will be that extensive again.

  • @systematicallyshocked
    @systematicallyshocked Рік тому +2

    Oh yeah I'm playing Radiata Stories on my ps2 via hdmi adapter. STILL an amazing game today! And it has great humor. It might be the best game to get into as its the easiest to transition to. I wish that game would get a remaster because it already looks so stunning you'd be hard pressed to not find it beautiful by today's standards.

  • @SwordOfPersona
    @SwordOfPersona Рік тому

    This reads like a list of games I've owned, rented, or borrowed. Still have my Ephemeral Fantasia disc and case.

  • @RangerJoe77
    @RangerJoe77 Рік тому +1

    I love Rogue Galaxy. So good I barely hear anything about it.

  • @elkiki_8787
    @elkiki_8787 Рік тому +1

    Que bueno,ya se extrañaba que no suba un video.

  • @ramzestarzan
    @ramzestarzan Рік тому

    Friend, thank you very much, I played shining force NEO in 2008, thank you remind me that game.

  • @slgremory
    @slgremory Рік тому

    Any video that hits on Growlanser in any capacity is an A+ in my book, even if they're critical.

  • @SpecShadow
    @SpecShadow Рік тому +2

    I should really start playing Shadow Hearts saga someday...

    • @andy_nition
      @andy_nition Рік тому +1

      Start with Koudelka on ps1 if you can, it’s actually a kind of prequel to the SH games

    • @thatvideogamesshow
      @thatvideogamesshow  Рік тому +1

      Well worth it!

  • @kjhansonkjhanson6643
    @kjhansonkjhanson6643 Рік тому +3

    If only Level 5 made more dark clouds/rogue Galaxys

    • @thatvideogamesshow
      @thatvideogamesshow  Рік тому +3

      I’ll second that, would love to see some new entries!

    • @paxhumana2015
      @paxhumana2015 Рік тому

      @@thatvideogamesshow , honestly, I would love a remake, as well as a LOT of additional enemies, bosses, new locations that could be visited, a revamped story, a greatly expanded story, and a page that is taken out of Arc the Lad (IV): Twilight of the Spirits, namely, that there could be the eight characters that we know from the original Rogue Galaxy in their Longardian Federation, and then there could be eight other new characters that come from the Draxian Empire, and that both parties can visit each part, each individual place that is in this new game, and that can also be combined into new party systems. I would also like for there to be more items that could be used in newly expanded Revelation Flows for the current characters, as well as big, and expanded, Revelation Flows for the newcomers, for the Insectron to be different, namely, that a person has to literally fight for the Insects to put in the Insectron, including the one that cannot be obtained in the current version of the game, as well as for the Insectron being possibly eliminated and replaced with a much bigger fighting pit arena where a person can use all sorts of critters that you usually fight in the game in these new battles, yes, even defeated bosses. I would also love for there to be a counterpart for Mother in the Draxian Empire, as well as the revelation that both the big bads of the Longardian Federation, as well as the Draxian Empire, were controlled by forces that were controlled by either Mother OR the new Father, say, like some humans that were accountable to a demonic council.

  • @silverian
    @silverian Рік тому

    Great selection of PS2 treasures!

  • @Tenchi10
    @Tenchi10 Рік тому +1

    Ephemeral Fantasia has remained one of my favorite RPGs of all time. Honestly, I think of it as a pretty bad game, but it's the concept and how you go about recruiting characters. My favorite thing to do in that game is the Banjo - Pattimo. Then again, it's always the mini-games that hook me the most (such as with Blitz Ball or the card systems in the Final Fantasy games). My last playthrough, I managed to collect all map pieces and recruit all characters.
    Also, I don't think Rogue Galaxy has ever really been forgotten. I still hear about it all the time. I have a deep love for the game, just as much as I do for Phantasy Star Universe or Star Ocean: Till the End of Time. It's been re-released as a PS3/4/& 5 PS2 Classic. Now...ask about any .hack//sign original games and no one talks about them - same with Xenosaga. Popular back on the PS2, I think they deserve a current generation console port/compilation.

  • @ampur2
    @ampur2 Рік тому +1

    Shining Force Neo & Exa and Radiata Stories were games that I always remember on PS2. It was just different back then, most RPGs were turn based but these games were not. On top of that Radiata Stories had different endings depending on who you side with, my first multiple endings game

  • @m4kgames9
    @m4kgames9 Рік тому

    Legaia 2 Duel Saga came to mind, hopefully it will be included in future videos.

  • @Greatbylook
    @Greatbylook Рік тому

    Amazing game recommendation, especially radiata stories

  • @MorbidAnimosity
    @MorbidAnimosity Рік тому

    AYYY glad you got rogue galaxy on here. Fucking AMAZING game, still has a place in my heart over a decade after i played it

  • @YamatoFukkatsu
    @YamatoFukkatsu Рік тому

    You're awesome for mentioning Jade Cocoon 2. Though I gotta say, you do kinda over-sell the monster-raising aspect a bit. There actually aren't "hundreds" of critters...... in fact, compared to most monster-raisers, Jade Cocoon 2's creature variety is actually quite conservative. There's only 30 different species, plus at least one recolor of most of them (as well as the 4 Kalma that can only be accessed through hacking or a Japan-only event). Now, each species does have 4 different life stages, so I guess you can technically bring the count to over a hundred that way (though it's pretty much impossible to keep unevolved stages, not that you really have room to collect them all anyway, with storage being an even 100). At any rate, I friggin' love the game regardless, and if anything, I find the relatively low creature count actually makes the game a bit more manageable compared to others of its genre (yet still managing to be just varied enough).

  • @chrisbrink9873
    @chrisbrink9873 Рік тому +8

    Great video! As an avid supporter of the PS2 to this day I face harsh criticism from friends and family for sticking with an older console. While the rest of the gaming industry goes to shit; at least I know I have great content to always play. You definitely do a great job pointing out the little (and large) pockets of gold that exist in the almost inexhaustible library of the greatest console of all time. Thanks and keep up the good fight!

  • @ThomasTheLord
    @ThomasTheLord Рік тому +2

    Rogue Galaxy is amazing. I'm playing it at this moment.

  • @thedeomon
    @thedeomon Рік тому

    When I think of forgotten and underrated rpgs the first I think of for this console is Legaia 2: Duel Saga

  • @FriendlyNeighborhoodGeek99
    @FriendlyNeighborhoodGeek99 Рік тому +1

    Great list ps2 is one of my favorite consles!

  • @bdgilliam7610
    @bdgilliam7610 Рік тому

    Just saw that there is a Wild Arms and Shadow Hearts double Kickstarter successor campaign about to start. Yay!

  • @MrScreamingSilence
    @MrScreamingSilence Рік тому

    What's the music playing in the background?
    The intro sounds like Gran Turismo 1 or 2 and during the video I heard 2 tracks that reminded me of Grandia 2

  • @BlackSailPass_GuitarCovers
    @BlackSailPass_GuitarCovers Рік тому

    Great content.

  • @Kaimeno
    @Kaimeno Рік тому

    Heard of all of these. Own all of them except Growlancer Heritage of War and Shining Force Neo. Beaten Radiata Stories, Grandia Extreme, Dual Hearts, and Rogue Galaxy.

  • @theboyfromneighbourhood8998
    @theboyfromneighbourhood8998 5 місяців тому

    Radiata was everything in my childhood! I ended it with nonhuman side and later i gave memory card to my friend who erased everything. I was devastated.Will replay it soon and will do both endings for sure cuz i simply must!

  • @alceearsberry4150
    @alceearsberry4150 Рік тому

    I love this series with about 4000 games on the system it's a lot of hidden gems to be revealed I just don't care for RPG action RPG are Kool though waiting for the next one great video

  • @professionallyweird7540
    @professionallyweird7540 Рік тому

    You should put "Samurai Legend Musashi" in another video. Didnt get the love it deserved. The soundtrack is 👌

  • @RafaelLoki
    @RafaelLoki Рік тому

    Rogue Galaxy and Radiata Stories are my fav from the list. I still play both to this day and I have Rogue Galaxy on PS4 and Radiata on emulator (Since my ps2 is extremely uncomfortably to play on my SmartTv u.u).
    Since I mostly played RPGs I don't have a forgotten list (I know they all) but as rule of thumb people that enjoy RPG should know Suikoden (3, 4, 5), Valkyrie Profile 2, Ar Tonelico (Trilogy), Mana Khemia (1 and 2), Dragon Quest and Digital devil saga (1 and 2) to name a few.
    Thankfully many ps2 games are bought to life like SMT3, Makai Kingdom, etc.

  • @Mantosasto
    @Mantosasto Рік тому

    Played most of them. I have fond memories of them all.
    The PS2 was such a good console... probably the best there ever was.

  • @bigbyrd7755
    @bigbyrd7755 Рік тому

    Man even a decade on the Dustforce OST hits different

  • @nosrepsuomynona7192
    @nosrepsuomynona7192 Рік тому

    just finished replaying Rogue Galaxy and currently playing Shadow Hearts series

  • @Raganui
    @Raganui Рік тому

    Rogue Galaxy was one of my favorite PS2 games.

  • @imp_raziel
    @imp_raziel Рік тому

    So, no Ar Tonelico D:
    But it's alright, can see grandia fan there cuz of music choise :D
    Great vid, gonna check those rpgs in somewhat time

  • @GameCubeGalaxy
    @GameCubeGalaxy Рік тому

    I will admit, RPGs were never my favorite games back in the day. Nowadays though, I have a bigger appreciation for the genre. Lots of games that seem solid here. Another superb episode as always man!

  • @shoked99
    @shoked99 2 місяці тому

    Some of these games are pretty expensive now, like the Shadow Hearts games. Rogue Galaxy is available on PS4 which is good. Thanks for sharing.

  • @rpgaholic8202
    @rpgaholic8202 Рік тому

    I feel this video is calling out to me, just based on the title.
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    Shadow Hearts: From the New World, it's not the 3rd game, it's the 4th. Most people forget Koudelka on the original Playstation spawned the Shadow Hearts series. I should know, I've played all 4 of them.
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    Grandia Xtreme, yeah, it's on my "To Play" list.
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    Shining Force Neo... hmm. I'm not seeing anything to attract me to it, but your intro makes me want to dig in and find the earlier games to at least give them a try.
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    Growlanser: Heritage of War definitely looks like some of the art was inspired by Masamune Shirow, that at least makes me want to dig in a bit further.
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    Ephemeral Fantasia. Well, you had me interested, up to the music section. While I have played and enjoyed Steambot Chronicles, what I'm seeing here does not inspire me to seek out and try it.
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    Dual Hearts looks okay. I guess I'll have to put it on my "To Try" list.
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    Stella Deus: The Gate of Eternity is not something I'd heard of before, but it intrigues me, reminding me a bit of La Pucelle Tactics and Disgaea, so it definitely looks like I should give it a try.
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    Rogue Galaxy, I own it, love playing it, and quite frankly I feel the name downplays what's going on here. The depth of the weapon systems, the side-quests, all of it makes for a game that quite frankly tops the journey I had through Final Fantasy 12.
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    Jade Cocoon 2, I knew it wasn't for me, but my niece loved the first one so I made sure I got her Jade Cocoon 2 when it came out.
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    Radiata Stories, um, I can tell you're trying to hype it up based on your description, but I'm not seeing anything to really pull me in to this particular game. Sorry.

  • @elliscook9794
    @elliscook9794 Рік тому

    Kind of surprised the Ar Tonelico games weren't mentioned. And still waiting for a sequal to Rogue Galaxy :\