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Which PS2 Series Most Deserves A Triumphant Return?

Ben-Dutka 76 Comments

In celebration of the PS2's 15th anniversary, we posted up a respectful editorial yesterday.

But when we're talking about arguably the greatest video game console of all time, we need an article dedicated to the games.

After all, despite what anyone might say about an affordable DVD player or better marketing than Sega (and Dreamcast consequently suffered), the PS2 became a timeless legend because of its hugely extensive and wonderfully innovative library. Some of those franchises are still around today; legends like Metal Gear Solid , Gran Turismo , Final Fantasy , Ratchet & Clank , etc. But which series from the PS2 era would you like to see return? Which one deserves a next-gen effort?

Although I know I'll never get it, I really wish we'd get another Shadow Hearts . The first title, Covenant , remains one of my favorite RPGs of all time. The sequel wasn't quite as good but it did boast a refined Judgment Ring, making it one of the best and most unique combat mechanics in existence. It was turn-based but you needed timing – and strategy – to be successful, and the end result was just magic. The story and characters were excellent as well.

So, what's yours?

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76 Comments

  4. xenris

    Heck yeah! I want them to make a proper Tenchu game. One that is a throw back to Tenchu 1, 2 and 3 with an emphasis on stealth but a good combat system too. Tenchu Z was alright control wise but it felt less like a tradition ninja game and more like a Ninja anime game.

  5. Ben Dutka PSXE

    Tenchu was ahead of its time in a number of ways, I think. The series didn't fare as well later but the first few were excellent and eye-opening to me. I'd definitely play a new one.

  7. ___________

    i instantly said crash bandicoot, spyro the dragon, ape escape, and tenchu Z.
    then realized were talking ps2 games.
    hmmmmmm, R&C is the only one i can think of really enjoying that would suit todays generation.
    i really enjoyed simpsons hit and run but that type of game really would not impress enough for next gen platforms.
    cant really think of any which would both deserve sequels and suit next gen systems.
    PoP a perfect example, PoP the warrior within is one of my favorite games of all time, but i really cant see how ubisoft would bring that into the next gen and make people go "wow".
    and in a sense we kinda already have that in AC.
    maybe GTA and the getaway would be the perfect candidate for this, certainly seems like open world games really would suit it well.
    red dead, and the whole western another perfect example of that open world really lending to it.
    problem is the ps2 days were allot about cinematic action games and platformers like PoP, R&C, or again cinematic but stealthy games like hitman or MGS or splinter cell.
    just cant see how those are going to be expanded on to make us go yes, wow, this is what next gens about.
    open world games yea, thats easy, but the ps2 era really wasnt about open world games.

  13. Serakek

    I'd like to see a another sequel to Legend of Legaia. I remember that and Legaia 2 being pretty good RPGs.

  16. matt99

    For hockey fans, the NHL HITZ series…so much fun! And another Simpson's road rage would be cool.

    Last edited by matt99 on 3/6/2015 6:09:20 PM

  20. Kevin555

    Just a little back story i discovered on Shadow of Rome. Apparently Dead Rising was actually supposed to be Shadow of Rome 2 but they decided to replace the Roman settings and characters for a shopping mall and zombies.

    Shame really as it was one of Capcoms dark horse gems.

  22. Kevin555

    I also have to give a special mention to the Forbidden Siren horror games on PS2, very unique in their own right and ridiculously over-looked and ignored upon. :/

  24. ___________

    oh and the looney tunes games, especially sheep raider and bugs and taz time busters.
    now those games were F.U.N!!!!!!!!!

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