These are all great RPG's, and I suggest them as well. Especially the Persona games, I am currently playing those myself.Alpha1089 said:
Digging out ol' the PS2... Suggestions?
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Do it up! My PS1 collection consists mostly of Crash Bandicoots and Spyro the Dragons, with some Tony Hawks, Gex's, and a Parasite Eve thrown in.PrototypeC said:
Acquiring these would be trickier, but the nostalgia trip would probably be worth it.
Ah, Timesplitters. Any past the first one is fuuuun times, and that's for sure. "The moooose is loooose!"
I found the GTA games pretty terrible on the PS2, but maybe that's just me.
The .hack// series is amazing. I hate JRPGs because they're too overdramatic, overcomplicated and cartoony, not to mention usually punishingly hard. The .hack series is a beautiful exception. The first series is amazing until the stunning finale to episode 2. After that the gameplay becomes repetitive and the amazing story slows to a glacial crawl.
.hack//G.U., the new series, fixes all those problems as well as making combat worlds better, more interesting characters, great animation and monster design, a sweet upgradable steam bike, and did I mention better combat? I don't think I've ever had so much fun racking up combos, using skills and chainsawing my enemies into submission. Might not be easy to grab the first part, though. There are 3 episodes.
Good on you to have Parasite Eve. I love that game an unhealthy amount as well.
The Dino Crisis games are incredibly fun (if silly enough to make a paleontologist hang herself), with combo counters, multiple guns and big fights with bigger dinosaurs. You'll never look at a T-Rex the same way again.
I found the GTA games pretty terrible on the PS2, but maybe that's just me.
The .hack// series is amazing. I hate JRPGs because they're too overdramatic, overcomplicated and cartoony, not to mention usually punishingly hard. The .hack series is a beautiful exception. The first series is amazing until the stunning finale to episode 2. After that the gameplay becomes repetitive and the amazing story slows to a glacial crawl.
.hack//G.U., the new series, fixes all those problems as well as making combat worlds better, more interesting characters, great animation and monster design, a sweet upgradable steam bike, and did I mention better combat? I don't think I've ever had so much fun racking up combos, using skills and chainsawing my enemies into submission. Might not be easy to grab the first part, though. There are 3 episodes.
Good on you to have Parasite Eve. I love that game an unhealthy amount as well.
The Dino Crisis games are incredibly fun (if silly enough to make a paleontologist hang herself), with combo counters, multiple guns and big fights with bigger dinosaurs. You'll never look at a T-Rex the same way again.
Maybe you could try to scrounge up a copy of Gungrave: Overdose [http://www.escapistmagazine.com/forums/read/326.187936-Poll-Gilligan-Review-Lines-Gungrave-Overdose]?
What sorcery is this? You ninja'd me on an obscure title no one has heard ofAtticusSP said:
I guess saying Shadow of the Colossus would be redundant. Definitely a game that ages like fine wine.
Where's the God of War love?
I'd say Ratchet series and Jak series.
Katamari anyone?
ummm... Metal Gear Solid series. arguably the best game series ever.
Devil May Cry?
honestly I think the PS2 was the pinnacle of (single player) gaming...
Where's the God of War love?
I'd say Ratchet series and Jak series.
Katamari anyone?
ummm... Metal Gear Solid series. arguably the best game series ever.
Devil May Cry?
honestly I think the PS2 was the pinnacle of (single player) gaming...
A man after my own heart, now get away.orangeapples said:
All of those, except Devil May Cry, humor is always good, but its playability dies quick.
Also if your into stealth games, def. give Tenchu: Wrath of Heaven a good look, the pinnacle of the Tenchu Series.
IMOH: in my opinion, honest...?NoNameGimp said:
if im not mistaken, its "in my honest opinion"
wow, im being a grammar nazi towards 'net lingo
anyway, i second that, though re:com felt kinda pointless, as in a way, they pull the "its all a dream" thing, AT THE BEGINNING.
like...the fudge were they thinking?
Yessss. And let's not forget Odin Sphere.Alpha1089 said:
Actually, anything Atlus has ever done is a good start.
That suggestion for Persona 3 FES is a good one! I picked it up totally at random at EB one day. I was like, "what the hell? I'm gonna take a gamble on a game I know nothing about." And I struck gold.
It's like Diablo (1) meets the sims, meets Final Fantasy (ps1 era). You manage your characters time you might any other real life instance. Like, you have to plan your time out if you want to be productive and effective.
There's a big story happening, and all the while, your character has to maintain his life as per any other high school student. You have to study for exams/mid terms, participate in club activities, and have a social life. THEN you have to save the gawd-dayum world in your off hours without going into sleep dep! It's very involved. Very cool. probably still like, 20 bucks at any place that knows its value. Check amazon for used copies.
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I'm planning on getting Silent Hill Shattered Memories (SH1 reimagined). Under 30 bucks. Since it's new, and not a classic, you probably haven't played it.
It's like Diablo (1) meets the sims, meets Final Fantasy (ps1 era). You manage your characters time you might any other real life instance. Like, you have to plan your time out if you want to be productive and effective.
There's a big story happening, and all the while, your character has to maintain his life as per any other high school student. You have to study for exams/mid terms, participate in club activities, and have a social life. THEN you have to save the gawd-dayum world in your off hours without going into sleep dep! It's very involved. Very cool. probably still like, 20 bucks at any place that knows its value. Check amazon for used copies.
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I'm planning on getting Silent Hill Shattered Memories (SH1 reimagined). Under 30 bucks. Since it's new, and not a classic, you probably haven't played it.