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.
"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."
"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."
"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."
"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."
"The Director's Cut of Star Ocean Till the End of Time enriches the journey. Bonus dungeons, extra characters and a versus mode. The ideal version for fans."
"Radical Jak sequel abandoning the naïve tone for urban Dark Fantasy. New gunplay mechanics, vehicles and Haven City world are brilliant. A significant franchise turning point that dared an audacious and successful change of direction."
"Enriched Japanese version of Kingdom Hearts II adding extra bosses, new levels and series-related content. The definitive version of KHII offering the most complete saga storytelling. The richest possible Kingdom Hearts II experience on PS2."
"Absolute masterpiece by Namco and Keita Takahashi. Rolling a ball of matter that grows by absorbing everything in its path is a concept of rare simplicity and joy. The exhilarating physics, absurd humour and memorable soundtrack make it an iconic and unique PS2 title."
"PES 2 sharpens what was already working. Cleaner ball control, more natural animations and a Master League taking shape. The FIFA rivalry sparks, and players are the winners."
"Second NBA Street, international version, with enriched NBA characters and the new Gamebreaker mode. Street basketball is more spectacular and move variety improved. A quality leap from the first entry confirming EA BIG's unique formula."
"Suikoden III renews the formula with three heroes whose paths cross. Paired-character combat, multi-angle storytelling and a huge cast. An ambitious, memorable JRPG."
"Japanese version of Jak II, known as Jak x Daxter 2 in Japan, content identical to the international version. The same Urban Dark Fantasy with Haven City and new combat mechanics. For Japanese franchise fans wanting the experience in their language."
