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If you can't get enough RPGs, then digging that PlayStation 2 out of your attic is definitely worth it.
The PS2 has an almost endless supply of awesome RPGs that you probably didn't even get a chance to play. Head to your nearest game store and keep an eye out for these RPG titles. Trust me they are worth it.
Without further ado, the best PS2 RPGs worth playing!
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10. Xenosaga
To understand thatXenosagagame you gotta playEpisode IIAndVolume IIIas well as.Folge Iis set thousands of years in a future where humans live in space and are at war with the alien race Gnosis.
You will follow in the footsteps of scientist Shion Uzuki and even play as her android KOS-MOS, along with a cast of other characters on her team.
As you explore the map with your group, you must fight enemies at predetermined points. All in all, it has a pretty typical turn-based combat system.
9. Tales of the Abyss
InTales from Hell, learn the story of Luke fon Fabre, a sheltered young man suddenly wrenched from his comfortable lifestyle.
He is tasked with saving the world before two warring kingdoms decide to end it themselves. During his adventure, Luke makes new friends and discovers the truth about his identity.
If you have played other games in thestories ofSeries you are already familiar withTales from HellFlex Range Linear Battle System (FR-LMBS).
The biggest difference between the combat system of this game and that of its predecessor is that you can walk around freely on the fighter plane.
8. Shadow Hearts
shadow heartsis a sequel to the PlayStation gameKudelka- it has the same supernatural setting and some of the same characters.
This immersive game centers on Yuri Hyuga, a Harmonixer who can gain immense power through merging with demons and gods.
Embark on a mission to help Yuri's beloved Alice Elliot escape from an evil alchemist. This turn-based game uses a Judgment Ring that designates different areas for critical hits and misses.
7. Dragonquest VIII
InDragonquest VIII, play as the hero, a silent protagonist whose goal is to defeat the villainous Dhoulmagus. This cold-hearted villain cursed the kingdom of Trodain, turning the king and princess into a troll and a horse.
Dragonquest VIIIdiffers from the other games in the series as it is the first to include visual tools that allow you to switch to first-person perspective and move the camera around characters.
Jam to the fantastic soundtrack of this RPG as you encounter random battles - use magic, attack, or whip an item in turn-based combat.
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6. Wild Poor 3
Wild Poor 3Set in a pseudo-wild west setting, Virginia Maxell tells the story of a drifter looking for excitement on the planet Filgaia.
After teaming up with three other drifters, they traverse the world together and uncover strange secrets about their home planet.
As you explore the areas around you, you'll unlock parts of the map - in other words, you'll need to explore a lot to advance. You will also randomly encounter enemies that you will have to fight in turn-based combat.
5. Shin Megami Tensei: Nocturne
Shin Megami Tenseiis a well-known RPG series that is still popular to this day. As with other games in the series, you play as a silent protagonist.
After Tokyo is invaded by demons, you must try to survive by using the powers Lucifer gave you - it's up to you to decide what to become of the earth.
Convince demons to join forces with you and increase your power. This turn-based game will quickly draw you in with its immersive storyline and strategic gameplay.
4. Dark cloud
Indark cloud, play as Toan, a boy who has been given a mystical stone called Atlamillia. This stone gives its user the ability to reconstruct destroyed lands.
Toan teams up with his friends to defeat the Dark Genie, a villain who has destroyed several villages.
Explore dungeons, defeat creatures in real-time battles, and collect important items along the way. If you collect an atla, you can start rebuilding the villages around you.
3. Sakura Wars: So long my dear
Do you want to play a dating sim, visual novel and roleplaying game? So,Sakura Warsis all of the above. Set in late 1920s New York, you play as both Shinjiro Taiga and New York Combat Review.
It's Shinjiro's job to take command of the New York Combat Review, a combat team made up entirely of women disguised as a theater company.
This whimsical game lets you freely explore New York and interact with other characters between turn-based battles.
Dialogue plays a key role in thisSakura Wars- Choosing the right answers while chatting with Combat Review members will make your team stronger.
2. Villain Galaxy
rogue galaxyfollows the story of a young man named Jaster. He lives on a desert planet Rosa and has always wanted to travel through space.
After being mistaken for the legendary bounty hunter Desert Claw, Jaster is picked up by a group of space pirates. Together they work to find the mysterious planet Eden.
Unlike most of the other RPGs on this list,rogue galaxyallows you to fight with a team of other fighters in real time. The enemies you encounter are completely random, and you can quickly switch between the fighters in your party.
This hack and slash RPG experience is perfect for all gamers looking for a fast-paced adventure.
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1. Arc the Lad: Twilight of the Spirits
Honestly, when I first looked at the cover of this game and scanned the story on the back of its sleeve, I found it lame.
I picked up the game on a whim and started playing as soon as I got home. Needless to say I was pleasantly surprisedArc the LadMagnificence.
The game tells the story of the conflict between mankind and the Deimos or demon clan. Throughout the game, you play as two estranged brothers, both half-Deimos and half-human, who live vastly different lives.
Engage in turn-based combat as you try to find the powerful Great Spirit Stones before they fall into the wrong hands.
How to play those old PS2 games
The prices of many of these PS2 games have skyrocketed as they are no longer in production and harder to find. So if you don't have the means to afford them, what can you do?
One option is to look for remakes of these games on newer consoles like the PlayStation 4. It's a solid way to go if you already have a PS4, although it won't beat the classic feel of playing it on a PS2.
There are other options, which we explore in our article on playing older PS2 games, especially if you don't have a recent PS2 console:
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