Games that defined the PS2

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#1 markbillard
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With the PS2 reaching it's life cycle ( even though it's still selling like hot s@#t)

 What game or games defined the PS2? much like MGS and FFVII defined the PSone, or how Zelda OC defined the N64 and Halo defined the Xbox.

 

In my opinion the games that really define the PS2 are the GTA games as they were the best games for the system along with the fact that they were perfected on the PS2.  

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#2 Shut_Me_Up
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The games that "defined" the PS2 were the major sellers. GTA, FF, MGS, DMC, etc. Whether or not these were the best are really a matter of opinion. Sony still doesn't have an instantly recognized mascot to define their brand, though. Nintendo has Mario, Sega had Sonic, Microsoft has Master Chief... Sony has the likes of Jak and Ratchet but it's not the same.
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#3 kingrich06
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one of the reasons I bought PS2 this year was FF series.
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#4 eddy2by4
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don`t forget about God Of War ...and God Of War II ...in my opinion these 2 games were the most fun ..then the GTA series...
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#5 Hulabaloza
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GTA....without question. It made the PS2 what it was. No other games sold more consoles last gen. I wouldn't say it was 'perfected' on the PS2 though.....if anything that's the worst version of the 3 platforms (PC/PS2/XBOX). GTA just made its name as a PS2 game by launching there first. Sony made a great move by securing that series as an exclusive.
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Some of the best games for the PS2 were the DMC and GTA series, but as far as a mascot for Sony, they are yet to come up with one that defines them. Only reason they don't have one is because they don't have an exclusive game like Micro. Nintendo and Sega do. All the games on the market for the PS2 are also available for the rest of the consoles. And that limits the characters that can be associated with Sony alone.

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#7 Shut_Me_Up
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Some of the best games for the PS2 were the DMC and GTA series, but as far as a mascot for Sony, they are yet to come up with one that defines them. Only reason they don't have one is because they don't have an exclusive game like Micro. Nintendo and Sega do. All the games on the market for the PS2 are also available for the rest of the consoles. And that limits the characters that can be associated with Sony alone.

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They have Jak, Ratchet, and Sly exclusively. They could pick one of those. My vote goes to Jak.
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Gta series or MGS

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#9 furqan2006
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oh i forgot GOD OF WAR
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Guitar Hero was a huge seller for the system and a system seller.
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#11 shiram
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Mascots, please! cosoles dont need mascots anymore. Sonic and Mario are renmants of the late 80's and early 90's, and although i guess you could say master chief is the xbox's mascot, its definately not the same feel. as for defining titles?? Final Fantasy x and xii metal gear solid 2-3 gow 1 (2 is too recent) DMC 3 gta san andreas
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GTA and GOW!
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#13 VitaminX53
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Sony still doesn't have an instantly recognized mascot to define their brand, though. Nintendo has Mario, Sega had Sonic, Microsoft has Master Chief... Sony has the likes of Jak and Ratchet but it's not the same.Shut_Me_Up
Its Crash Bandicoot.
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GTA, goW, FFX, MSG, & KH series
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you guys are forgetting about parappa the rapper!
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FF series, gow, gta, DMC series
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#17 ND_basic
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y cant KRATOS be the sony's mascot???
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#18 alkaline_DnB
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THPS3..game got a freakin perfect score of 10.
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#19 RELover00
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50 snt: buletproof. itz sch an amzin gam. it even bets mgs n gta. 50 sent bletprof shud be mazkot
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#20 alkaline_DnB
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oh fo rizzle nizzle squizzle
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#21 jlavision
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I think God of war, the series of GTA are too in the system Xbox, so GOW is exclusive of PS2, and that makes the best game fpr PS2
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#22 gotcha455
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During the year 2001, I was BLOWN AWAY by three games, and their superiority to anything before them on the ps2 still sticks with me.

 These games are: Grand Theft Auto 3, Gran Turismo 3, Metal Gear Sold 2: Sons of Liberty - They defined the ps2.

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#23 d51man
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I'd have to say God of War or Kingdom Hearts...
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I'd say games like the Jak and Daxter series, Grand Theft Auto III and Vice City, Final Fantasy X, Devil May Cry and Onimusha series.  And even God of War although it came late has done a lot for the PlayStation 2.
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Kingdom Hearts, MGS, and FF
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Kingdom Hearts, MGS, and FF
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#27 aznballer91
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THPS3..game got a freakin perfect score of 10.alkaline_DnB
just because GS gave it a perfect 10, doesnt always mean that it is good. and thps is in all consoles, so i wouldnt understand why it would be a ps2 mascot -___-() ROFL srry to sound offending but c'mon :D
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#28 vkkoco
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the games that defined the PS2 are probably the FF series and everything that SquareEnix has given us
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#29 alkaline_DnB
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[QUOTE="alkaline_DnB"]THPS3..game got a freakin perfect score of 10.aznballer91
just because GS gave it a perfect 10, doesnt always mean that it is good. and thps is in all consoles, so i wouldnt understand why it would be a ps2 mascot -___-() ROFL srry to sound offending but c'mon :D

my bad, i forgot some people don't understand the concept of sarcasm. i will try to post perfect responses just for you next time.
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#30 kouthao777
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Games that define the PS2 would have to be:

Final Fantasy X  - The graphics were truly amazing, the voiceover were decent, & the facial expression on the characters face were amazing.

MGS 2 - Even though ppl hate this game because the main character is Raiden, the storyline, graphics, gameplay, & voiceover are some of the best ever on a video game.  This game truly lived up to the hype.

GTA III - The first game to ever start the  3D sandbox gameplay was awesome.  Total freedom to do anything & go anywhere.  Nice storyline & voiceover make this game a masterpiece. 

Shawdow of the Coloususs - Whoever haven't play this game yet should pick it up right away.  Climbing on top of a huge coloususs & then bringing it down is the best moment ever.  The graphics are a piece of art.

Devil May Cry -  DMC put you in control of Dante.  One of the coolest character ever.  Ever moves in this game are awesome.  From throwing you enimies into mid air & shooting him in the air to turning into a devil is just awesome.  This is the best action game for the PS2.

Tekken 5 - Even though I'm a huge fan of Virtual Fighter 4: Evolution, Tekken 5 is simply the best fighting game on the PS2.  Perfect graphics, environments damage, gameplay, customization of characters, ect.  This is the best Tekken so far.  Plus Devil Jin is a badass.

 

 

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SOCOM!!!
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In my view: *Soul Calibur II *Virtua Fighter 4:Evolution *God of War *ICO *GTA3/VC/SA (all three were important) *Gran Turismo 4 Not all, but some of the more important...
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there are alot, but i'll name a few. FFX is amazed at the graphics for a older game. GTA series, ICO
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#34 LostProphetFLCL
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Metal Gear Solid 2

Metal Gear Solid 3

Guitar Hero 1

Guitar Hero 2

Devil May Cry 3

Tekken 5

God of War

God of War 2

Grand Theft Auto: Sand Andreas

Final Fantasy 10 

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#35 blacktorn
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jak and daxter,gta 3,ffX,tekken tag tournament,MGS2 i'm sure i'm missing a few.
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#36 el_rika
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Games that define the PS2 would have to be:

Final Fantasy X  - The graphics were truly amazing, the voiceover were decent, & the facial expression on the characters face were amazing.

MGS 2 - Even though ppl hate this game because the main character is Raiden, the storyline, graphics, gameplay, & voiceover are some of the best ever on a video game.  This game truly lived up to the hype.

GTA III - The first game to ever start the  3D sandbox gameplay was awesome.  Total freedom to do anything & go anywhere.  Nice storyline & voiceover make this game a masterpiece. 

Shawdow of the Coloususs - Whoever haven't play this game yet should pick it up right away.  Climbing on top of a huge coloususs & then bringing it down is the best moment ever.  The graphics are a piece of art.

Devil May Cry -  DMC put you in control of Dante.  One of the coolest character ever.  Ever moves in this game are awesome.  From throwing you enimies into mid air & shooting him in the air to turning into a devil is just awesome.  This is the best action game for the PS2.

Tekken 5 - Even though I'm a huge fan of Virtual Fighter 4: Evolution, Tekken 5 is simply the best fighting game on the PS2.  Perfect graphics, environments damage, gameplay, customization of characters, ect.  This is the best Tekken so far.  Plus Devil Jin is a badass.

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100% agreed