90% different than my list and completely out of order with what I'd rank games, that just goes to show how great the PS2 was, no two lists will be the same.
I remember pirating games using Swap Magic back then. Jak n Daxter Ratchet & Clank God of war, Twisted Metal Black, Maximo, iNinja, Destroy all humans, Burn Out 3, Tony Hawk Underground, Kingdom Hearts, DBZ Budokai Tenkaichi 3, Onimusha, Genji: Dawn of the samurai, Midnight Club, Yakuza, Chaos legion, and more I can't recall. The mid to late 2000s was the golden era of playstation games.
uhhh there were games before socom that had voicechat but it definitely made it more popular on consoles for sure. roger wilco was around since 1999 allowing pc gamers to voicechat, and teamspeak also predates socom.
I think Burnout 3: Takedown was the peak of the series. And probably in the top 10 of PS2 games. Still a blast to play to this day. No other game imho has ever captured the rush of speed and being right on the edge like that one did. Also it's courses were really fun and lots of variety.
Need For Speed Underground (and its sequels); Smackdown! Here Comes The Pain (and its sequels); Lord Of The Rings Return Of The King; And you put GTA SA, but Vice City will forever be my personal favourite ❤️
@@paulwoodford1984 LOL A comment a salty cheapskate who can't afford a PS5 would make. Either that or you are on a brain cell killing crack spree. It's Probably both.
I have the original Dark Cloud that introduced many of the mechanics. It's still one of my favourites. The completely random gameplay and the joy of finding random weapons in chests keep me playing this.
Not having gran turismo 4 on the list is criminal. Literally a generation ahead in terms of graphics. It could've been released for the ps3 with a different name and still be a hit 😂
I still revisit that game and Champions of Norrath. If it hadn't been for a friend of my brother who lent us the game around 20 years ago, I probably would have never learned about it.
I think Manhunt could’ve made this list but like you said with such an extensive library of games it’s quite difficult. Anyhow, the games you did pick are exceptional. Great video.
To me Manhunt is legendary although not alot of people I know who grew up playing games know about it or can remember the game. I still own it along with the second one and play them from time to time 🔥
You made a great point. Because of the massive library both because of the great games and 13 years worth of games, you could do a top 50 here. You should totally revisit this and do a follow up of top 30 so that you could have a top 50 altogether. There’s a few platforms I’d very much love seeing that for because as you said, the library is just so full of good games that only a top 20 feels a little unfinished and argumentative.
Out of all the PS2 games on this list, Burnout Revenge is my favorite. I love playing this game on my PS2 emulator on my laptop. I love the speed of this game. I do a lot of crashing in it too. I consider this game way better than Grand Theft Auto.
The PS2 is one of the greatest systems of all time, and it’s the best selling console for a reason, and this list is just a tip of the iceberg of the PS2 library of games.
Gran Turismo 4, Need For Speed Underground 2, A Dog's Life, DTM(TOCA) Race Driver 3, Ace Combat 5: The Unsung War/Squadron Leader, Indycar Series, Enthusia: Professional Racing, Medal of Honor: Frontline, Sky Odyssey, the Tony Hawk saga, Twisted Metal: Black, those are many of my favourites on PS2 alongside some of the list
@@alexojideagu I hate football in general so it's another story 😂 bear in mind that those are only the games I've owned. I've also played sports games like SSX Tricky, SSX3, SSX On Tour and NBA Street. those were fun, but I never actually owned them. they were either rentals or borrowed
Say what you want. San Andreas was a staple at my house. You wrecked as much as you could, with as many stars as you could, until you died. Then you passed the controller. Then you had a shot and a puff.
I haven't been a single player "gamer" since the ps2, and I was so so young. Now I'm enjoying these games on my android emulator and having a BLAST. Started with RE4, but I'll probably do silent hill 2 next, and DMC then God of War.
I've been grabbing games I never had for PS2 for my PCSX2. and Burnout 3 was the recent one. and Its a good case of "its not Nostalgia" I've already put more than 10+ hours on it. Its just a really fun, high octane, edgy early 2000s, arcadey game.
NFS Underground 2, Tomb Raider, GT3 &4, Star Wars Battlefront, Burnout, Medal of Honor, Call of duty, Ace Combat.... There's just so many missing in this list and it couldn't bother me, this was the best console in all history and I'm still buying games today, they are the best!
NFSU 2, SD HCTP, SvR 2006, GTA vice city, GTA San andreas, Fifa 2005, madden 2004 and of course NHL 2001 ... Who ever played nhl 2001 knows... probably one of the greatest nhl games ever made.. you could play for hours and hours and hours without get tired of it... they don't make hockey games fun and enjoyable like this anymore..
I vaguely remember burnout revenge being a playable demo on a madden game. Am I making that up? Could I Google that question? Of course, but that wouldn’t help the algorithm
why is no one ever talking about Primal, its an amazing unique game where the main character (Jennifer) is dragged into 4 different demon realms and can possess and shift demon forms for each world, accompanied by a stone goblin demon (Scree) as they take on the chaos trying to get her back to mortalis
I've seen lots of lists over the years... and I have to say this is 100% a fantastic list. Often times I find myself nit-picking about certain things. But I think this covers many bases. I would make a light suggestion however! Because the genre of card games is often overlooked. Cludcept is a hidden gem game for the PS2 a game that mixes MtG and Monopoly... It maybe isn't top 20 but IMO should sneak in maybe number 20 just as a unique and super fun gaming experience. Also, I cannot stress enough how much of a masterpiece Zone of Enders 2nd runner is.... easily top 20 material and should be looked at for future note.. You should also squeeze in a game like Fatal Frame.... DAMMIT I'm nitpicking again. Anyway, you did a good job thank you for the vid.
Descent list. I would have added silent hill 3, Rule of Rose,Haunting ground, clock tower 3, Forbidden siren,Forbidden siren 2. Not only are they some of the most expensive games you can buy if you were fortunate to find them but they are PlayStation exclusives from what I remember.
We were spoiled back then. All the OG gamers know what I’m talking about. We had soooooooooooo many good games it didn’t make sense. God I miss those days!
MGS3 is my Favorite VideoGame of All Time and I’m surprised Persona 4 or Persona 3 didn’t make the list especially when Persona 5 Music is playing “life Will Change”
Crash Tag, Half Life, Manhunt, MK Shaolin Monk, Cricket 07, Def Jam, Fifa Street, Alone in the Dark, Twisted Metal Black, Bully, Red Dead Revolver, Call of Duty & so on...
You forgot Mortal Kombat Shaolin Monks. The best co-op game on the ps2. Aside from that, very good video. Hard to argue any of your choices... oh wait.... where the fudge is Def Jam Fight For NY and NBA Street Vol 2?
It’s crazy how everyone has their own preference. I mainly liked the wrestling and fighting games, but each to their own. Budokai 3, Tenkaichi 3, Tekken 5 and Here Comes The Pain were the best for me!
Some games to add to the list: 1. Gran Turismo 4. This is one of the greatest racing games of all time and it is criminal that this wasn't included in this top 20 list. 2. NBA Street. This was the PS2 version of NBA Jam Tournament Edition. It is always a fun game to play even today. 3. SSX or SSX Tricky. These were awesomely fun snowboarding games to play 4. Hot shots golf 3. I know it's a golf game, but it's a really fun and relaxing golf game to play. 5. Ace Combat 4: Shattered Skies. This is probably the best dog fighting game on the PS2.
"Its not the best, but they did try." I completely disagree. Tekken 5's Devil Within was remarkable. Its one of the most iconic mini-games of that era. The effort put into it is unmatched; hell its an entirely new and whole other game itself if you really think of it.
I downloaded all the ones I love to play on my steam deck, but now I’m just looking for hidden gems that I haven’t played back in the day but I think I’d like
Definitely forgot two classics, NFS Underground 2 and Mercenaries. There were so many, I can see how hard it is to choose, but it's a good thing you didn't forget about Final Fantasy X😅 oh and Gran Turismo 3 and 4
What about star wars revenge of the sith? The dueling system in that game is so ahead of its time that it surpasses modern games today without a doubt.
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There are so MANY good titles from this generation, there's no way you could fit them all in one video
I’ve seen people try and the video was around 12 hours long 😅
Wish we could say that about the ps5 haha
90% different than my list and completely out of order with what I'd rank games, that just goes to show how great the PS2 was, no two lists will be the same.
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I remember pirating games using Swap Magic back then.
Jak n Daxter
Ratchet & Clank
God of war,
Twisted Metal Black,
Maximo,
iNinja,
Destroy all humans,
Burn Out 3,
Tony Hawk Underground,
Kingdom Hearts,
DBZ Budokai Tenkaichi 3,
Onimusha,
Genji: Dawn of the samurai,
Midnight Club,
Yakuza,
Chaos legion,
and more I can't recall. The mid to late 2000s was the golden era of playstation games.
Nightmare before Xmas.
No SOCOM!? That series not only formed online gameplay where you could talk, but the game was monumental to all online shooter games moving forward.
Socom never gets the respect it deserves
This list is also missing Max Payne 2 and Black.
uhhh there were games before socom that had voicechat but it definitely made it more popular on consoles for sure. roger wilco was around since 1999 allowing pc gamers to voicechat, and teamspeak also predates socom.
Cover Me I’ve got the lead. Sabationi. Grenadaa
Bro u the goat.. I remember my little earpiece 😂
I think Burnout 3: Takedown was the peak of the series. And probably in the top 10 of PS2 games. Still a blast to play to this day. No other game imho has ever captured the rush of speed and being right on the edge like that one did. Also it's courses were really fun and lots of variety.
it was the best game for me
need for speed most wanted
It was
100% agreed; Burnout 3 was peak.
fzero gx makes burnout look slow
NFS Underground 2
Most wanted
Replaying the GC version rn
Burnout 3 Takedown
NFSU2 was the best in the entire NFS series if you ask me
I still play it, lol. Almost 20 years later and it still hasn't been topped.
Need For Speed Underground (and its sequels);
Smackdown! Here Comes The Pain (and its sequels);
Lord Of The Rings Return Of The King;
And you put GTA SA, but Vice City will forever be my personal favourite ❤️
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No list is complete without Spiderman 2. True classic! 👍
*The Movie Game
that pizza mission soundtrack is amazing
better than the recent game that came out
@@paulwoodford1984 LOL A comment a salty cheapskate who can't afford a PS5 would make. Either that or you are on a brain cell killing crack spree.
It's Probably both.
It's thest spiderman game
Dark Cloud 2, one of the most underrated and overlooked games ever made.
I have the original Dark Cloud that introduced many of the mechanics. It's still one of my favourites. The completely random gameplay and the joy of finding random weapons in chests keep me playing this.
@@002DrEvil It was so good for its time. Just a shame more people don't know about the Dark Cloud games.
Great list, I'd also have added Bully and Gran Turismo 4 in there
Bully 🔥
Gran Turismo 3? Or 4? Both are absolute locks in a PS2 top 20, hell, maybe even an overall top 20 of all time
I agree. And Pro Evolution Soccer 6. Although I know Sports games are controversial in these lists.
Wouldn’t be on my personal list but I can completely agree that it should be up there
Not on my personal list, but from an objective standpoint... I agree. A list of best PS2 games absolutely has to include Gran Turismo.
Gran Turismo 4 is absolutely one of the greatest video games of all time.
Not having gran turismo 4 on the list is criminal. Literally a generation ahead in terms of graphics. It could've been released for the ps3 with a different name and still be a hit 😂
I bought a PS2 recently and have been buying a bunch of games 🙌🎮
Freedom Fighters 2003
Spartan Total Warrior 2005
The Lord of The Rings Triolgy
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That’s my next goal I just bought a psp a while back only games I wanted were manhunt 2 gta VCS an LCS.
Get mcboot if you have a fat ps2.
@@ryanSLFman of culture I see 👍
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Pity, Ace Combat 4, 5 and Zero were never mentioned in this video.
It's a fair enough list but I'd have found a place for Gran Turismo 4 somewhere myself
Swear lmao
Crazy that champions return to arms is not on here. Was a awesome game that I feel alot of people have missed out on.
I feel like only me and my friends ever played that game lol shame it's been forgotten about I'd also say the first game was really good as well
I still revisit that game and Champions of Norrath. If it hadn't been for a friend of my brother who lent us the game around 20 years ago, I probably would have never learned about it.
I think Manhunt could’ve made this list but like you said with such an extensive library of games it’s quite difficult. Anyhow, the games you did pick are exceptional. Great video.
To me Manhunt is legendary although not alot of people I know who grew up playing games know about it or can remember the game. I still own it along with the second one and play them from time to time 🔥
@@Deflow91 Propably the craziest video game series 💀
You made a great point. Because of the massive library both because of the great games and 13 years worth of games, you could do a top 50 here. You should totally revisit this and do a follow up of top 30 so that you could have a top 50 altogether. There’s a few platforms I’d very much love seeing that for because as you said, the library is just so full of good games that only a top 20 feels a little unfinished and argumentative.
How did no Ace Combat, Gran Turismo 4 and SSX Tricky not make that list. Great list other then those omissions.
007 Nightfire will always be my favorite of the era.
Gotta throw out my love for Red Faction 2 and the wildly underrated game The Mark of Kri.
Yes beautiful game, but the 2nd game Rise of the Kasai was even better
ATV off road fury was a great game and it completely shaped my music taste to this day
2:24 might have to give this a try too
What a time to be alive
MGS II is a masterpiece too
Snake eater is the true masterpiece. MGS2 is a 9/10.
@@CragusMaximus I prefer MGS2 over 3, much more grounded. MGS 1 is my favourite video game of all time.
Out of all the PS2 games on this list, Burnout Revenge is my favorite. I love playing this game on my PS2 emulator on my laptop. I love the speed of this game. I do a lot of crashing in it too. I consider this game way better than Grand Theft Auto.
OH
The PS2 is one of the greatest systems of all time, and it’s the best selling console for a reason, and this list is just a tip of the iceberg of the PS2 library of games.
Gran Turismo 4, Need For Speed Underground 2, A Dog's Life, DTM(TOCA) Race Driver 3, Ace Combat 5: The Unsung War/Squadron Leader, Indycar Series, Enthusia: Professional Racing, Medal of Honor: Frontline, Sky Odyssey, the Tony Hawk saga, Twisted Metal: Black, those are many of my favourites on PS2 alongside some of the list
Pro Evolution Soccer 6.
@@alexojideagusorry, but I hate football games 😂
@@togera77 lol that's why sports games are often not included in these lists
@@alexojideagu I hate football in general so it's another story 😂 bear in mind that those are only the games I've owned. I've also played sports games like SSX Tricky, SSX3, SSX On Tour and NBA Street. those were fun, but I never actually owned them. they were either rentals or borrowed
so many Great Games from that Era!, my top 5 in no particular order is FFX, FFXII, Midnight Club, NFS U2, RE Code Veronica, all I still play today
Holy Shit, Midnight Club.
I know it's not the most liked of the series, but mgs2 was one of the best piece art of the 2000s
Everyone would have a different list. 2 of your 20 would make my own top 20. And half of your list wouldn't make my top 100
using bully theme and not incloding the game in the list is insane
Bullworth Academy music in the background is perfection haha
Say what you want. San Andreas was a staple at my house. You wrecked as much as you could, with as many stars as you could, until you died. Then you passed the controller. Then you had a shot and a puff.
Silent hill 2 is number one for me always 😎
I haven't been a single player "gamer" since the ps2, and I was so so young. Now I'm enjoying these games on my android emulator and having a BLAST. Started with RE4, but I'll probably do silent hill 2 next, and DMC then God of War.
Yeah i just reinstalled ally emulators and am rearming my arsenal of games.
You can play on you Led screen with these Android emulators
I've been grabbing games I never had for PS2 for my PCSX2. and Burnout 3 was the recent one. and Its a good case of "its not Nostalgia" I've already put more than 10+ hours on it. Its just a really fun, high octane, edgy early 2000s, arcadey game.
NFS Underground 2, Tomb Raider, GT3 &4, Star Wars Battlefront, Burnout, Medal of Honor, Call of duty, Ace Combat.... There's just so many missing in this list and it couldn't bother me, this was the best console in all history and I'm still buying games today, they are the best!
That NFS 2 was immaculate... They forgot Viewtiful Joe 1&2, NBA Street 1 & 2, SFX Tricky, DragonBall Budokai 1,2 or 3... too many to name
NFSU 2, SD HCTP, SvR 2006, GTA vice city, GTA San andreas, Fifa 2005, madden 2004 and of course NHL 2001 ... Who ever played nhl 2001 knows... probably one of the greatest nhl games ever made.. you could play for hours and hours and hours without get tired of it... they don't make hockey games fun and enjoyable like this anymore..
Pro Evolution Soccer 6 was vastly superior to FIFA. Everyone in Europe knew this.
Nice video, my favorite Ps2 game of all is Fatal Frame 3 followed by 2 and 1. Horror fan over here 😅
God Hand. Not enough people know of its greatness. Also We Love Katamari, Zone of the Enders: The Second Runner and Onimusha 3.
Downhill Domination?? One of my favourite PS2
great list, happy to see okami
Surprised to see no Tony Hawk, specifically THPS 3. Revert? Game changer.
I vaguely remember burnout revenge being a playable demo on a madden game. Am I making that up? Could I Google that question? Of course, but that wouldn’t help the algorithm
why is no one ever talking about Primal, its an amazing unique game where the main character (Jennifer) is dragged into 4 different demon realms and can possess and shift demon forms for each world, accompanied by a stone goblin demon (Scree) as they take on the chaos trying to get her back to mortalis
Nostalgia galore!
Burnout 3, Yugioh: Duelist’s of the Roses, Spider-Man 2, GTA: Vice City, Simpson’s Hit & Run, Smackdown vs. Raw 2006 & 2007 should be on here
Yugioh and Simpsons games were so good.
Hulk Ultimate Destruction was the best superhero game ever made up to that point.
I've seen lots of lists over the years... and I have to say this is 100% a fantastic list. Often times I find myself nit-picking about certain things. But I think this covers many bases. I would make a light suggestion however! Because the genre of card games is often overlooked. Cludcept is a hidden gem game for the PS2 a game that mixes MtG and Monopoly... It maybe isn't top 20 but IMO should sneak in maybe number 20 just as a unique and super fun gaming experience. Also, I cannot stress enough how much of a masterpiece Zone of Enders 2nd runner is.... easily top 20 material and should be looked at for future note.. You should also squeeze in a game like Fatal Frame.... DAMMIT I'm nitpicking again. Anyway, you did a good job thank you for the vid.
Love the bully music in background
Descent list. I would have added silent hill 3, Rule of Rose,Haunting ground, clock tower 3, Forbidden siren,Forbidden siren 2. Not only are they some of the most expensive games you can buy if you were fortunate to find them but they are PlayStation exclusives from what I remember.
Final Fantasy X had me in the room for a whole summer
Some very random games that stick out from my childhood. Project snowblind, scaler, metal arms, room zoom
Dragon Quest 8 is a must play for any jrpg fan with a ps2. Honestly I would recommend that over FFX
Mannnn you already know!
Dragonquest 8 is a must on such a list !! As well as dark cloud like u even had a few clips of it but then didnt bring it up 4 some reason
We were spoiled back then. All the OG gamers know what I’m talking about. We had soooooooooooo many good games it didn’t make sense. God I miss those days!
SSX tricky and on tour was definitely on top of my list!
I hope you make a gamecube version, love these vids
NFS underground 2, tony hawks underground 1&2, fifa street, Simpson hit and run, the warriors, def jam fight for ny, need I go on😭😭
Good stuff man looking for the next one 😊😊
Bully should've made the list. As well as GTA: Vice City
He said only one game from each franchise, so vice city couldn't make the list as San Andreas was number one.
Kingdom Hearts, Monster Hunter, and Lament of Innocence are always the first games that come to mind for PS2. Especially Kingdom Hearts.
MGS3 is my Favorite VideoGame of All Time and I’m surprised Persona 4 or Persona 3 didn’t make the list especially when Persona 5 Music is playing “life Will Change”
Bully was the peak.
I liked 25 to life. I’m old enough to have played it. It was fire
Crash Tag, Half Life, Manhunt, MK Shaolin Monk, Cricket 07, Def Jam, Fifa Street, Alone in the Dark, Twisted Metal Black, Bully, Red Dead Revolver, Call of Duty & so on...
crash 4 is a ps4 game
Sorry Mate got hyped by this Video.
You forgot Mortal Kombat Shaolin Monks. The best co-op game on the ps2. Aside from that, very good video. Hard to argue any of your choices... oh wait.... where the fudge is Def Jam Fight For NY and NBA Street Vol 2?
Not having hulk ultimate destruction on here is a travesty. Up to that time that was without a doubt the best superhero game ever made.
It’s crazy how everyone has their own preference. I mainly liked the wrestling and fighting games, but each to their own. Budokai 3, Tenkaichi 3, Tekken 5 and Here Comes The Pain were the best for me!
HCTP 🤝
Trippin 25 to life had an awesome soundtrack and the gameplay was decent for it's time.
Some games to add to the list:
1. Gran Turismo 4. This is one of the greatest racing games of all time and it is criminal that this wasn't included in this top 20 list.
2. NBA Street. This was the PS2 version of NBA Jam Tournament Edition. It is always a fun game to play even today.
3. SSX or SSX Tricky. These were awesomely fun snowboarding games to play
4. Hot shots golf 3. I know it's a golf game, but it's a really fun and relaxing golf game to play.
5. Ace Combat 4: Shattered Skies. This is probably the best dog fighting game on the PS2.
surprised hitman isn't on this list as that was a classic in my eyes. enjoyable to play
Came out to my dad yesterday 🎉🎉🎉
Vice City takes the cake! No way on San Andreas
Bully walk theme in the background love it
I'd also include : R-Type Final, Gradius V and Shining Force EXA
Good list
Glad to see Psychonauts on this list.
They got number one right. I'm satisfied.
I loved jak3 and ratchet+clank....also what was wrong with 25 to life? I loved that game haha! Can't forget battlefront+bf2
Great list,would have loved to have seen SSX3 in there.
Good call!
@@CulturedVultureshi man I need help I just bought a PS2 it's mcboot idk how to go to browser or system configuration menu can you help
@@Peace_of_mind479what options show up when you first turn on your ps2? I can help
Such a nostalgic hit
5.FF10
4. WWE SVR 07
3. KH2
2. DMC3
1. RE4
I pretty much more or less agree with this list. It has many of my own favorites, as well as games whose greatness I acknowledge.
"Its not the best, but they did try."
I completely disagree. Tekken 5's Devil Within was remarkable. Its one of the most iconic mini-games of that era. The effort put into it is unmatched; hell its an entirely new and whole other game itself if you really think of it.
I downloaded all the ones I love to play on my steam deck, but now I’m just looking for hidden gems that I haven’t played back in the day but I think I’d like
The list of lists! Wow, so many great games. Thanks for the clip and the wonderful flashbacks!
What about Drakan: The Ancient’s Gates?
psychonauts is my all time favorite game hands down.
Streets of LA, SCARAFCE, vice city, burnout, the matrix, hitman 2
Legacy of Kain: Soul Reaver 2
Definitely forgot two classics, NFS Underground 2 and Mercenaries. There were so many, I can see how hard it is to choose, but it's a good thing you didn't forget about Final Fantasy X😅 oh and Gran Turismo 3 and 4
The FIFA games of this era were excellent. Such a shame that they overcomplicated things and made it as dull as sin.
WWE Smackdown : Here Comes the Pain should be here in this list!!
I just saw a video onto why R&C Up your Arsenal was the worst R&C and I have no clue what they’re talking about. They’re all awesome
Time splitters 3 is by far my favorite PS2 game.
The bully music playing in the background? I thought it was in my head half the time
So you leave the franchise seller out like gran turismo 4?
What about star wars revenge of the sith? The dueling system in that game is so ahead of its time that it surpasses modern games today without a doubt.
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