PS2 It is one of the most beloved platforms by video game fans and the best-selling console in history to date. With 160 million of units sold according to former PlayStation head Jim Ryan, PlayStation 2 captured the hearts of many gamers since its launch in 2000. It has an extensive catalog of more than 3,500 gameswhich were released until 2014. Among this large number of games, there are some that are considered cult, authentic gems of the world of video games that are among the best ps2 games and that they have a solid fan base who remember them fondly. Something that these titles have in common is that they were unique installments, that is, they never had a sequel. For this reason, today we bring you the cult games
Black
Although Halo: Combat Evolved is considered by many to be the best shooter of the sixth generation of consoles, Black It is also praised by quite a few PS2 players. It was released in 2006 and was developed by Criterion and published by Electronic Arts. Its technical section is remembered as one of the best of the time. It made the most of the power of the PlayStation 2 and had fun gameplay, with good gun control for the year it came out.
ICO
It was launched in 2001 and was the first great work of renowned author Fumito Ueda. Few names resonate so strongly in the industry, and no wonder, since Ueda gave us one of the most creative and unique experiences ever seen. It has an HD adaptation for PS3, but no sequel. Ico He is a cursed child who tries to escape from a witch’s castle with a girl named Yorda. We can read that far, since we don’t want to spoil the experience for new players.
Primal
SCE Studio Cambridge are the people behind Primalan action-adventure game released in 2003 exclusively for the PS2 console. It stands out for its dark atmosphere and its plot about supernatural elements. Jennifer Tate will have to collaborate with her gargoyle companion Scree to face the dangers that threaten her.
Eyes
Capcom launched the beautiful adventure Eyes in 2006 by the creator of the Devil May Cry and Bayonetta saga, Hideki Kamiya. It has an HD adaptation released in 2017. Its ‘cell shading’ style brings to life Amaterasu, a Japanese sun goddess who has adopted the form of a legendary white wolf to defeat Orochi, an eight-headed demon. Its main mechanic is the Celestial Brush, with which the player can create gusts of wind, fix bridges and cut enemies, among many other things. For this reason, many consider the Wii version, with the Wii Remote and motion control, the best of all (although the PS2 version is not bad at all).
The Simpsons: Hit & Run
Considered by many to be the best Simpsons game ever released, The Simpsons: Hit & Run It came out for PS2 in 2003. It was developed by Radical Entertainment and distributed by Vivendi Universal Games. This fun and comic adventure transports us to the world of The Simpsons, where we can control Homer, Bart, Lisa and Marge and drive many vehicles that appear in the popular animated series. It is clearly inspired by games from the GTA saga, with police chases, reckless driving and an open world.
Would you add any other cult PS2 games that deserve a sequel to the selection? Tell your opinion in the comments about what games you would add and which of these you have played. You can also consult the 30 best PS5 games.
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