Legacy System recommendation thread.

Hey I was just looking for a few game recommendations if any of you would be so kind! I have PS2 and Xbox and was wondering if there was a game or few that fit this criteria: PREFERABLY multiplayer co op: Has a good storyline Has puzzles/thinking aspects (think silent hill/resident evil style puzzles/fetching keys, though solving puzzles would be preferable) has decent graphics not turn based combat. combat part of the game but not the only part. Adventure/RPG/strategy genre. my gf is wanting to play some video games but likes ones with a good storyline and thinking/problem solving to them (and doesn't like shootem ups) and I would like to find a game similar that we could play together. Thanks for any help!mikeg542

If you want an adventure RPG for PS2 I would give Kingdom Hearts a try it has real time combat and a decent storyline (well Kingdom hearts 2 does anyway) it doesnt really have any puzzle elements but the graphics are great. Maybe KH2 would be more up your alley but make sure you play it on hard.

I was wondering if someone could give me a list of Dreamcast games to check out. They are starting to sell brand new ones for only $100 US now because of the economic downturn, and I was interested in ordering one, but I need to see if any of the games interest me. Please leave out Sonic Adventure and Sonic Adventure 2, I already have Sonic Adventure DX and Sonic Adventure 2 Battle on the Gamecube.Pyro767

My top 10 be my friend on gamespot, I like all types of games I also play ps3 online.

1. FF10, GTA SA (ff10 graphics insane, dialogue, SA groundbreaking game, further improved on vice city)

2. GTA Vice City ( better than GTA3, begun Gta craze, makes the 1980's seem awesome)

3. MGS2 ( a landamrk of a game, graphics ahead of it's time, tied storytelling and gaming like no other)

4. Tekken 4 ( first ps2 real tekken, stunning)

5. 007 Everything or Nothing

6. MGS3 ( further improves on mgs series

7. NFS Underground ( great racing game, great way to get into NFS)

8. MOH Frontline ( best WW2 game ever made)

9. GH2 (ps2 exclusive, first big GH)

10. FIFA 2004 (only played 04 and 08, 04 is cheap and plain fun)

My top 10 be my friend on gamespot, I like all types of games I also play ps3 online.

1. FF10, GTA SA (ff10 graphics insane, dialogue, SA groundbreaking game, further improved on vice city)

2. GTA Vice City ( better than GTA3, begun Gta craze, makes the 1980's seem awesome)

3. MGS2 ( a landamrk of a game, graphics ahead of it's time, tied storytelling and gaming like no other)

4. Tekken 4 ( first ps2 real tekken, stunning)

5. 007 Everything or Nothing

6. MGS3 ( further improves on mgs series

7. NFS Underground ( great racing game, great way to get into NFS)

8. MOH Frontline ( best WW2 game ever made)

9. GH2 (ps2 exclusive, first big GH)

10. FIFA 2004 (only played 04 and 08, 04 is cheap and plain fun)

victormgs777

Very underrated if you ask me. It doesn't really work as a competitive fighting game (but that didn't seem to stop Street Fighter Alpha 3 from getting universal praise), but its single player is still tremendously fun and good to play casually with friends. It's also probably the most stylish Tekken game.

ok all i need is THE BEST GC GAME i need to get my first one and need to know what there is out there!EpiphoneMan2008

Hard to say without knowing what kind of games you enjoy playing. But, Resident Evil 4 is rather the masterpiece... probably the best-looking Gamecube game and one of the only multiplatform games that performs better on the Gamecube than playstation.

As far as exclusives go, there is the vast Mario library... but among more serious gamers, Eternal Darkness: Sanity's Requiem is a must if you're into horror-esque titles.

[QUOTE="EpiphoneMan2008"]ok all i need is THE BEST GC GAME i need to get my first one and need to know what there is out there!SirTheory

Hard to say without knowing what kind of games you enjoy playing. But, Resident Evil 4 is rather the masterpiece... probably the best-looking Gamecube game and one of the only multiplatform games that performs better on the Gamecube than playstation.

As far as exclusives go, there is the vast Mario library... but among more serious gamers, Eternal Darkness: Sanity's Requiem is a must if you're into horror-esque titles.

Every one have forgotten about the xbox how sad.

ok all i need is THE BEST GC GAME i need to get my first one and need to know what there is out there!EpiphoneMan2008

Just finally got myself a PS2.... I mainly got it for God of War 1&2 and Shadow of Collosus.... One thing I noticed this gen is the lack of platformers compared to last gen... What do people recommend? also where do UK based players get there PS2 games from?bf2nutta

My top five games for each, the GCN, XBOX, PS2, are given below. I have played all these games for more than foty hours and I completely love those games. I reccommend anybody who has either one of these consoles buys these games.

PS2

5. Ratchet and Clank

4. Prince of Persia: Sands of Time

3. Resident Evil 4

2. Burnout 3: Takedown

1. God of War/ Shadow of the Colossus (here I am seriously confused as I do not know which game is better.... I suggest you get both of them, if possible).

Other good games on the PS2 which you should seriously consider buying are Metal Gear Solid 2 and 3, Final Fantasy X and XII, Devil May Cry 1 and 3 and ICO.

XBOX

5. Ninja Gaiden

4. Grand Theft Auto Double Pack

3. Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3

2. Burnout 3: Takedown

1. Halo

Other great games on the XBOX are Halo 2 and Tony Hawk Pro Skater 4.

GCN

5. Viewtiful Joe

4. Eternal Darkness: Sanity's Requiem

3. Resident Evil 4

2. The Legend of Zelda: Wind Waker

1. Metroid Prime

Other really brilliant games on the GCN are Metroid Prime 2: Echoes, The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess, and Super Mario Sunshine.

gc games:

5-Mariokart DD

4-Luigi's Mansion

3-Need For Speed Hot Persuit 2

2-TimeSplitters 2

1-SSBM

I almost forgot kirby airride and metroid prime- the best games for the gc.

thanks man i tried some of the game you recemended and it was wonder full

wow, first post on gamespot in a couple of years, wow lol. Anyway I've finally managed to blag a free PS2 for my uni house next academic year. The purpose of this machine for me is as a sort of 'party' machine. I've played through GOW, Ico and GTA etc before uni - what i need now are games for 2-4 players preferably suited to the more casual gamer. So far my list includes Timesplitter 2 (for anaconda), mashed:fully loaded and possibly either singstar/guitar hero. Any suggestions for other games of this vein?

Are the Pikmin Games any good?EpiphoneMan2008

thanks man i tried some of the game you recemended and it was wonder full

-AARON-A-N

wow, first post on gamespot in a couple of years, wow lol. Anyway I've finally managed to blag a free PS2 for my uni house next academic year. The purpose of this machine for me is as a sort of 'party' machine. I've played through GOW, Ico and GTA etc before uni - what i need now are games for 2-4 players preferably suited to the more casual gamer. So far my list includes Timesplitter 2 (for anaconda), mashed:fully loaded and possibly either singstar/guitar hero. Any suggestions for other games of this vein?

real_nimrod

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wow, first post on gamespot in a couple of years, wow lol. Anyway I've finally managed to blag a free PS2 for my uni house next academic year. The purpose of this machine for me is as a sort of 'party' machine. I've played through GOW, Ico and GTA etc before uni - what i need now are games for 2-4 players preferably suited to the more casual gamer. So far my list includes Timesplitter 2 (for anaconda), mashed:fully loaded and possibly either singstar/guitar hero. Any suggestions for other games of this vein?

GamerBoy53

I'd complelty forgotten about DDR, thanks mate - basically i wanted a game or two the people of my house (of whom half are female) could play, and that fits the bill perfectly :)

[QUOTE="SirTheory"]

[QUOTE="EpiphoneMan2008"]ok all i need is THE BEST GC GAME i need to get my first one and need to know what there is out there!SragentThom

Hard to say without knowing what kind of games you enjoy playing. But, Resident Evil 4 is rather the masterpiece... probably the best-looking Gamecube game and one of the only multiplatform games that performs better on the Gamecube than playstation.

As far as exclusives go, there is the vast Mario library... but among more serious gamers, Eternal Darkness: Sanity's Requiem is a must if you're into horror-esque titles.

Every one have forgotten about the xbox how sad.

I just bought a Nintendo 64 cause I miss playing it but I forget what games used to be fun and good. I'm looking for RPG type games, I already have Paper Mario and Ogre battle. Can anyone recommend some other good N64 games for me to pick up ?

I just bought a Nintendo 64 cause I miss playing it but I forget what games used to be fun and good. I'm looking for RPG type games, I already have Paper Mario and Ogre battle. Can anyone recommend some other good N64 games for me to pick up ?

jaredcsimpson

I'm getting a Gamecube today, and I'm wondering which game I should get first: Wind Waker, Paper Mario 2, or SSB Melee?Crypto138

Now for my question ^_^ I have the current games at my finger tips.

Beyond Good and Evil - $15.99

Kingdom Hearts 2 - $20.99

Kingdom Hearts Re:Chain of Memories - $35.99

I'm not sure which one to get. I'm leaning towards Beyond Good and Evil just because I know I'm going to have a much harder time finding it in the future but I'm still not 100% sure.

Now for my question ^_^ I have the current games at my finger tips.

Beyond Good and Evil - $15.99

Kingdom Hearts 2 - $20.99

Kingdom Hearts Re:Chain of Memories - $35.99

I'm not sure which one to get. I'm leaning towards Beyond Good and Evil just because I know I'm going to have a much harder time finding it in the future but I'm still not 100% sure.

forgot_it

I've played pretty much every great Gamecube game

heres my top 10 gamecube games. These are all that I've beaten/played alot.

1 wind waker

2 resident evil 4

3 super smash bros melee

4 animal crossing

5 mario sunshine

6 pikmin

7 paper mario thousand year door

8 pikmin

9 mario kart double dash

10 super monkey ball

I'm looking for a good Action RPG for PS2 and Xbox. Similar to Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles for the Gamecube (used to have one) or Kingdom Hearts 1. I have... Kingdom Hearts (PS2) Morrowind (Xbox) Fable (Xbox) and I tried, but hated Dark Cloud. I'm also looking for anything turn-based without random battles, similar to Chrono Trigger/Cross._IronManDude_

has anybody played this game Forgotten Realms: Demon Stone for the ps2??? i saw some vids on youtube and it looks pretty solid. it reminds me alot like lord of the rings!!! is this game as good as baldur's gate: dark alliance and champions of norrath???anbu-black-ops

I bought a PS2 near the end of last gen, but haven't got around to filling in my library. I have Dragon Quest VIII which I love A LOT, but haven't had much luck otherwise. I have rented the ICO games and they are good, but I don't feel the need to own them and I couldn't stand Ratchet and Clank. I also dislike final Fantasy in general.

I've been interested in Devil May Cry, God of War, and Sly Cooper. If I see Timesplitters Future Perfect for either th eGCN or PS2, I'm buying it though, so that's a certain.

I bought a PS2 near the end of last gen, but haven't got around to filling in my library. I have Dragon Quest VIII which I love A LOT, but haven't had much luck otherwise. I have rented the ICO games and they are good, but I don't feel the need to own them and I couldn't stand Ratchet and Clank. I also dislike final Fantasy in general.

I've been interested in Devil May Cry, God of War, and Sly Cooper. If I see Timesplitters Future Perfect for either th eGCN or PS2, I'm buying it though, so that's a certain.

Pikminmaniac

must have titles for the ps2 imo (aside from ico, ffx and dragon quest 8) are:

devil may cry collection (1-3) - really good, fast pace solid action

god of war 1-2 - a good beat-em up style action game that rivals devil may cry. easy to pick up.

onimusha essential collection (1-3) + dawn of dreams (4) - cool capcom game similar to the two above.

prince of persia (1-3) - nice action/platformer game.

shadow of colossus - if you like ico (same team/developer)

resident evil collection (resident evil 4, code veronica, outbreak file #1) - re4 alone is worth it. i like this budgeted compilation pack.

metal gear solid essential collection (1-3) - part 1 is a direct port of mgs 1 on the ps1. so you will need a ps1 memory card if you gonna play it on the ps2.

grand theft auto trilogy - no need to explain.

kingdom hearts 1-2, REchained of memories

worth a look:

persona 3 (fes) and 4 - a refreshing style rpg. either you hate it or love it. overall a must play.

disgeae 1 and 2 - reinvigorated the srpg.

ff12 - i know you dont like ff series in general but the ff12 gameplay is worth checking out. its totally a different take on the usualy turn based battle system

found in rpgs.

I have several questions, so I will address each one individually. Thank you for your time in advance.

1) Is Beyond Good & Evil better on the GameCube or the PS2?

2) Is the Prince of Persia trilogy better on the GameCube or the PS2?

3) Are Prince of Persia 2 & 3 must plays like Sands of Time seems to be?

4) Which is better, Final Fantasy X or XII?

5) Which is the best Ratchet game? (including Tools of Destruction)

6) Which is the best Jak & Daxter game?

7) Are any of the Sly Cooper games must plays for platformer fans?

8) Frequency or Amplitude?

9) Should I buy the Viewtiful Joe games on PS2 or GameCube?

10) Would you recommend the following games yes/no please as I am interested in them already.

Rez?

Gitaroo-man?

Yakuza 2?

Zone of the Enders?

Psychonauts? (PS2)

Odin Sphere?

Katamari Damacy?

Twisted Metal: Black?

I'm sorry I had so many questions, but, once again, thank you if you answered even one.

Wrong thread, sorry!

I have several questions, so I will address each one individually. Thank you for your time in advance.

1) Is Beyond Good & Evil better on the GameCube or the PS2?

2) Is the Prince of Persia trilogy better on the GameCube or the PS2?

3) Are Prince of Persia 2 & 3 must plays like Sands of Time seems to be?

4) Which is better, Final Fantasy X or XII?

5) Which is the best Ratchet game? (including Tools of Destruction)

6) Which is the best Jak & Daxter game?

7) Are any of the Sly Cooper games must plays for platformer fans?

8) Frequency or Amplitude?

9) Should I buy the Viewtiful Joe games on PS2 or GameCube?

10) Would you recommend the following games yes/no please as I am interested in them already.

Rez?

Gitaroo-man?

Yakuza 2?

Zone of the Enders?

Psychonauts? (PS2)

Odin Sphere?

Katamari Damacy?

Twisted Metal: Black?

I'm sorry I had so many questions, but, once again, thank you if you answered even one.

My Gamecube Reccommendations:

Most of these games are games I've grown up with all my life. You can see why I like them so much.

Metroid Prime --- Score: 9.7

Paper Mario 2: The Thousand Year Door --- Score: 9.2

Super Smash Bros. Melee --- Score: 8.9

Super Mario Sunshine --- Score: 8

Sonic Adventure 2 Battle --- Score: 6.8

Legend of Zelda: Collector's Edition --- Score: ???

Legend of Zelda: The WindWaker --- Score: 9.3

Pikmin 2 --- Score: 9.2

Sonic Mega Collection --- Score: 7.2

Luigi's Mansion --- Score: 7.9

Carry on for more recommendations. Xbox recommendation's, that is.

GamerBoy53

I also have a question about Sly Cooper. are there any items to go back for after you beat the game? Which of the 3 Sly Cooper games have the best lasting appeal? Both the second and third installments are at my local superstore for $9.99

I'm considering buying an Xbox, I like all genres, any suggestions? (Don't reccomend a shooter unless it's VERY good.)

I'm looking for a good Action RPG for PS2 and Xbox. Similar to Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles for the Gamecube (used to have one) or Kingdom Hearts 1. I have... Kingdom Hearts (PS2) Morrowind (Xbox) Fable (Xbox) and I tried, but hated Dark Cloud. I'm also looking for anything turn-based without random battles, similar to Chrono Trigger/Cross._IronManDude_

I have several questions, so I will address each one individually. Thank you for your time in advance.

1) Is Beyond Good & Evil better on the GameCube or the PS2?
I'm not sure, I'd say buy it for the console that you prefer the controls for.

2) Is the Prince of Persia trilogy better on the GameCube or the PS2?
Again, just buy whatever you prefer the controls for, I've played 1 and 3 on the PS2 and they were good. I played 2 on the gamecube, I didn't notice any glitches.

3) Are Prince of Persia 2 & 3 must plays like Sands of Time seems to be?
Not really, only play 2 & 3, if you LOVE the first. (They seemed too combat focused, in my opinion.)

4) Which is better, Final Fantasy X or XII?
FF10 is my favorite by far.

5) Which is the best Ratchet game? (including Tools of Destruction)
I haven't played them recently, so I can't make a good reccomendation, sorry.

6) Which is the best Jak & Daxter game?
Sorry, I need to try the series.

7) Are any of the Sly Cooper games must plays for platformer fans?
I haven't played them, sorry.

8) Frequency or Amplitude?

9) Should I buy the Viewtiful Joe games on PS2 or GameCube?
Just get what you like the controls for. (I played most of the first one on the PS2, it didn't have any glithches that I noticed.)

10) Would you recommend the following games yes/no please as I am interested in them already.

Rez?
This is the first time that I've heard about it.

Gitaroo-man?
I own it. It's very out there, as far as the music and story go. The gameplay is fun, but it doesn't have a lot of replay value, in my opinion. It would be worth a rent. My main issue is that it's only about 2-3 hours long.

Yakuza 2?
Haven't played it yet, sorry.

Zone of the Enders?
Haven't played it yet, sorry.

Psychonauts? (PS2)
Haven't played it yet, sorry.

Odin Sphere?
Haven't played it yet, sorry.

Katamari Damacy?
It's Gitaroo-man, but with a good bit of replay value, it took me about 6 hours on my first playthrough. It has a lot of replay value.

Twisted Metal: Black?
Haven't played it yet, sorry.

I'm sorry I had so many questions, but, once again, thank you if you answered even one.

Maxyboy13

I'm considering buying an Xbox, I'll play everything that isn't a shooter, any suggestions?

TSNAKE617

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I'm considering buying an Xbox, I'll play everything that isn't a shooter, any suggestions?

anbu-black-ops

If there is a great shooter for the Xbox, feel free to reccomend it, sorry about the change.

If there is a great shooter for the 360, feel free to reccomend it, sorry about the change.

TSNAKE617

[QUOTE="TSNAKE617"]

If there is a great shooter for the 360, feel free to reccomend it, sorry about the change.

anbu-black-ops