The best-selling console of all time, the PS2 offers a near-endless library: GTA, God of War, Shadow of the Colossus, Metal Gear Solid, Final Fantasy X. This Top 100 gathers the best of Sony's machine, re-tested and re-ranked by RomWize, each title with its re-evaluated score, its versions, their rarity and their collector value.
"Plus version of Guilty Gear XX Accent Core with additional improvements. Story mode content is enriched and some characters receive adjustments. The most complete and accomplished version of the Guilty Gear series on PS2, the preferred choice for a maximal experience."
"Gagaga! Ginga no Commando ssu unleashes the full Japanese cut of Going Commando. Local humour, tasty dub and the core game intact. A very endearing variant for fans."
"Reload version of Guilty Gear XX with improved balancing over the original. The original roster is maintained with the same fundamental mechanics. For players wanting the transitional version between original XX and Accent Core in the competitive lineage."
"PES 3 marks a real leap forward. Realistic ball touch, transformed animations and sharper AI. The duel with FIFA tilts decisively, and the series enters its golden age."
"WWE SmackDown! Shut Your Mouth kicks off THQ's modern formula. Huge roster, polished ring atmosphere and a fun season mode. A key step in the PS2 line."
"Direct sequel to FFX with Yuna as the main protagonist. The radical tone shift, in-battle job-change system and electro-pop soundtrack are jarring but endearing. An energetic and different RPG, appreciated for its originality despite divisive storytelling."
"Silent Hill 2 Director's Cut adds the Born from a Wish scenario and minor tweaks. The best PS2 version to discover or rediscover Konami's psychological masterpiece."
"Zero Akai Chou is the Japanese name of Crimson Butterfly. A cursed village, twin sisters to protect and ever-present dread. The absolute peak of the Project Zero trilogy."
"Remix version of Midnight Club 3 DUB Edition with additional content and bonus cities. The same excellent street racing gameplay amplified by new customisation metrics. The definitive Midnight Club 3 experience on PS2, preferable to the base edition."
"Original Japanese version of Dragon Quest VIII, the title's world debut. Sumptuous cell-shading visuals, huge open world and high-calibre storytelling make it one of the most accomplished JRPGs ever created. A near-perfect experience for Japanese franchise fans."
"Japanese version of NBA Street Vol. 2 under the Dunk Tengoku title. The same improved EA BIG street basketball is accessible to Japanese players in their language. International game NBA characters and spectacular dunks are faithfully reproduced."
"Star Wars Battlefront II adds space combat, playable heroes and a memorable campaign. More complete and inspired than the first, the Star Wars benchmark on PS2."
"Air combat simulation with a well-crafted fictional narrative. Varied missions and excellent sense of speed. The tactical depth and large aircraft roster will satisfy series fans, even if it remains a transitional entry in the franchise."
"Absolute masterpiece and worthy successor to the first Kingdom Hearts. The more mature storytelling, Drive Form combat system, rich Disney worlds and epic conclusion are remarkable. Graphically one of the most beautiful titles on PS2. An unforgettable emotional experience."
"Devil Summoner 2 Raidou Kuzunoha vs. King Abaddon refines the formula. Punchier action, demons to summon and a more mature plot. The best version of the occult detective on PS2."
"Major Guilty Gear X sequel with iconic new characters including Bridget and I-No. Combat system deepened with new Dust and Slash mechanics. A significant quality leap for the franchise, often cited as one of the series' finest entries."
"Gonggu Jeonsa Wigi Ilbal is the Korean cut of Up Your Arsenal. Snappier action, addictive multiplayer and a turbo plot. The most spectacular R&C of the original trilogy."
"Saigo no Uta is the enriched Japanese cut of Silent Hill 2, equivalent to the Director's Cut. Extra content, careful Japanese translation and the same legendary experience. Essential."
"Third and finest NBA Street entry with refined Gamebreaker mode and the most iconic NBA characters. Dunk animations are spectacular and the style system is at its peak. The PS2 arcade street basketball benchmark for genre fans."
