Anyone got Rare or Hidden Gems of PS2?

[LordsOfSkulls]

PS2 system is my favorite system out their, the libary of different and awesome quality of games and ability to play both PS1/PS2 games made it my favorite console. My collection is mostly of PS2 games, i am set on completing my collection for quality/fun games to play.

Just wondering if anyone has any games in mind that they would consider RARE or Hidden Gems, that are not spoken often or known well. I still find games to this day on systems that i collect a games that pass my eye, or had a secret release date.

=) it be useful information that way i can add games i am missing from my list of PS2 games to get.

Guess i start with couple to give a good idea.

Blood Will Tell - Unique Horror Themed in style of Devil May Cry/Onimosha style. A samurai bent on hunting down demons for 48 parts of his body. (cool theme/nice gameplay/interesting story just fun to play) =)

Skygunner - Fun anime themed airplane fighter. It both voiced in japanese/english, as well very comical. Gameplay wise alot of fun to play and shooting down enemies/rocking up points.

Galerians: Ash - Is a sequel to Galerians from PSone, basically is dark themed video game with alot of CGI. Basically human teenagers with physic powers that obey/serve super computer. Until one revolts and you end up with alot of fun and cool physic battles. Their are some puzzles, and defently one creepy atmosphere through out the whole game.

I would name bunch of RPGs but most people know about them already..... (quick list) Atelier Iris/Mana Khemia, Shin Megami/Persona, Suikoden, Grandia, .hack, final fantasy, so i name 2 less know

Shining Force Neo - style of diablo with anime theme, and good amount of loot collecting.

Jade Cocoon 2 - Sort of style of Pokemon, that was a sequal of PSone game. With this one fun combat/more tactical and interesting story.


just couple ideas. =) Wish Front Mission 5 was released in USA that a fun game.


p.s. thank you in advance for helping out of recommanding games i should get for their awesome quality ^_^

[Guyra]

I played Kuri Kuri Mix(AKA The Adventures of Cookie and Cream in NA) together with a friend at the start of the year, through three evenings. (The game is meant to be played in co-op.) It's the most pure fun I've had playing any kind of game for years! So I definitely recommend it! It's simply, silly, weird, and even challenging at times!

[VACRMH]

Shining Force Neo - style of diablo with anime theme, and good amount of loot collecting.

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Anyways, try the Victorious Boxers games.

[Nebagram]

If you like pinball games, Flipnic is a fantastic title for the PS2. And if you don't like pinball games but do like acid trips, well that's good too.

[Kitsune Sniper]

Anyways, try the Victorious Boxers games.

These are good games but expect a -lot- of frustration with the controls.

[VACRMH]

These are good games but expect a -lot- of frustration with the controls.

True. It takes awhile to get the hang of it. Don't go into it thinking it's like other boxing games.

[LordsOfSkulls]

sweet interesting recommendations so far =) i love it

I have Cookie and Cream on list to get =)

but never heard of

Victorious Boxers

or of the pinball game

after watching youtube videos i add them to the list =)


keep it coming guys =)

[Aussie2B]

Here are a few interesting lesser-known titles I've picked up:

Chulip
Culdcept
Dual Hearts
Heavenly Guardian
Magic Pengel: The Quest for Color
Shepherd's Crossing
The Nightmare of Druaga: Fushigino Dungeon
Tokobot Plus: Mysteries of the Karakuri

[Damaniel]

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Holy hell, you're not kidding! I decided to give this one (Shining Force Neo) a try since I had it laying around and felt like playing a action game. It's fun, but I've already had to turn the sound down because Meryl is so damn annoying!

[pseudonym]

Everblue 2
Klonoa 2
Breath of Fire: Dragon Quarter - unique game, some people hate it tho, but it's one I enjoyed a lot.
Shadow Hearts
Dragon Quest 8 - not rare at all, still one of my favorite RPGs for the PS2.

[Haoie]

Good list people; quite a few seem to be NTSC only though [always the bane of the RPG enthusiast].

Anyway, my contribution is Steambot Chronicles, also known as Bumpy Trot. Steampunk GTA ahoy!

[fahlim003]

While not mentioned here yet and despite not personally thinking it to be hidden (since I'd followed it from very early coverage) I'll give a nod to The Red Star originally by Acclaim Studio Austin and finished by XS Games.

I'd like to say it's a miracle it was commercially released at all since Acclaim went bankrupt near completion of the game and thankfully XS Games picked it up and after 3 years in limbo finally was released in April 2007, admittedly a late release for the system.

The game oozes quality and has great pacing, challenge, and variety. Not only that but it's price has remained quite reasonable since release. If you're a fan of action games, run and guns, and shooters The Red Star should fit right in.