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25 Great, must-have PlayStation 2 RPG's
.hack: Infection (Part 1).hack: Infection (Part 1)
Buy new: £44.95 / Used from: £7.45
.dot HACK is one of those game-series that really stand out. The story is very original and interesting.
.hack: Mutation (Part 2).hack: Mutation (Part 2)
Buy new: £47.95 / Used from: £16.95
.dot HACK part 2
.Hack Volume 3 (PS2).Hack Volume 3 (PS2)
Buy new: £59.95 / Used from: £26.90
.dot HACK part 3
.Hack Volume 4 (PS2).Hack Volume 4 (PS2)
Buy new: £47.95 / Used from: £17.67
.dot HACK part 4
XenosagaXenosaga
Xenosaga is another fantastic story. The creators' expertise in making RPGs really shines through in every detail. Incredible game.
Xeno Saga Episode II (PS2)Xeno Saga Episode II (PS2)
Buy used from: £5.46
Xenosaga pt 2. The space epic continues in grand style.
Xenosaga Episode III: Also Sprach Zarathustra (Bradygames Signature Series)Xenosaga Episode III: Also Sprach Zarathustra (Bradygames Signature Series) by Michael Lummis
Buy used from: £39.48
Xenosaga pt 3 (The game wasn't available when making this list so I linked the strategy guide instead. Do try to find it, though, I know the US Amazon carries it and several retailers will ship to EU)
XenogearsXenogears
Buy used from: £200.00
Xenogears is the PlayStation 1 pre-cursor to the Xenosaga trilogy. Well worth a play-through before you dig in to Xenosaga.
Final Fantasy X Platinum (PS2)Final Fantasy X Platinum (PS2)
Buy new: £19.98 / Used from: £5.80
In classic Square style they deliver another Final Fantasy that will give you countless hours of RPG fun
Final Fantasy X-2 (PS2)Final Fantasy X-2 (PS2)
Buy new: £27.95 / Used from: £5.99
And for the first time in the history of Final Fantasy they also made a direct sequel. Not quite as good as the first part but definitely good enough.
Final Fantasy XII (PS2)Final Fantasy XII (PS2)
Buy new: £19.99 / Used from: £3.72
The last Final Fantasy to grace the ever-popular PlayStation 2 console. As usual the in-game movies are nothing short of spectacular.
Valkyrie Profile 2: Silmeria (PS2)Valkyrie Profile 2: Silmeria (PS2)
Buy used from: £3.32
The game system has changed quite a bit from the original PlayStation 1 games but it's still one of those games that any RPG connoisseur shold have in their collection.
Rogue Galaxy (PS2)Rogue Galaxy (PS2)
Buy new: £16.25 / Used from: £7.20
Rogue Galaxy sort of came out of the left field and took me by surprise. Very nice game setup with an interesting universe and memorable characters.
Star Ocean: Till The End of Time (PS2)Star Ocean: Till The End of Time (PS2)
Buy new: £39.95 / Used from: £7.99
Star Ocean has seen quite a few consoles by now. But it remains one of the tripple A RPG titles, regardless of system. A classic, must-have game.
Dragon Quest: The Journey of the Cursed King (PS2)Dragon Quest: The Journey of the Cursed King (PS2)
Buy used from: £4.85
This game has a very nice and unique visual style. Some of the characters are hilarious and the voice acting is actually quite good for a change.
Kingdom Hearts (PS2)Kingdom Hearts (PS2)
Buy new: £32.95 / Used from: £9.35
RPG "light". This is a very odd sort of mix that takes characters both from Square Enix massive library as well as Disney's classics like Donald Duck and Goofy. Very odd - but it works.
Kingdom Hearts II (PS2)Kingdom Hearts II (PS2)
Buy new: £31.99 / Used from: £9.50
The oddness continues.
Suikoden III - Playstation 2 - USSuikoden III - Playstation 2 - US
Suikoden is another of those series that seems to never end. This is the first of the PlayStation 2 iterations and it's a top-notch RPG.
Suikoden IV (PS2)Suikoden IV (PS2)
Buy new: £34.95 / Used from: £7.99
Suikoden continues unabated.
Suikoden V (PS2)Suikoden V (PS2)
Buy new: £47.95 / Used from: £16.00
The last of the Suikoden games released on PlayStaion 2. So far, that is. Another must-have game - just like the previous titles on the PS2 system.
Grandia 2Grandia 2
Buy used from: £24.99
Grandia is, much like Suikoden, one of those titles that seems to have been around forever. This particular title is a classic (and very well made) JRPG.
Grandia IIIGrandia III
No reason not to get Grandia III since it holds the same level of quality as its predecessor. Bueautiful and imaginative.
Wild Arms 3Wild Arms 3
Buy new: £29.95 / Used from: £7.98
Wild Arms offers a fresh angle on the classic JRPG genre. While I personally really enjoy the "classic" way of doing it - it really is refreshing to play in the Wild West. A definite buy in my book.
Wild Arms 4 (PS2)Wild Arms 4 (PS2)
Buy new: £69.95 / Used from: £23.55
The sixshooters and barbrawls contiues. Dem's fightin' words!
Wild Arms 5 (PS2)Wild Arms 5 (PS2)
Buy used from: £48.00
Part five was released in early 2008 and is unarguably the most beautiful. They have managed to squeeze every bit of horsepower out of the PS2.