Which games from the PS2 era are worth your time?
November 14, 2011
Since the inception of the PlayStation Network, PSone Classics have allowed gamers to relive some of the highs (and lows) of the PSX era. But with backwards compatibility effectively removed from PlayStation 3 consoles released over the last several years, PlayStation fans began clamoring for a PS2 Classics. And on October 4, 2011, they got their wish.
PS2 Classics have officially been introduced to the PSN, but we here at IGN realize that it might be difficult to keep up with everything released. Perhaps you weren't a gamer back during the PlayStation 2's heyday. Maybe you were gaming on another console then. Hell, maybe you're just seeing some games crop up that you just don't recognize, vaguely remember or want to learn more about.
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That's where this recurring feature on IGN comes into play. This is the PS2 Classics Buyer's Guide, and every time a new PS2 Classic is introduced on the PlayStation Network, we'll update this piece (in addition to our weekly This Week on the PSN feature) to keep you informed on what's been released. We'll link out to screens and videos of each game from our archives, as well as our original PS2-era reviews, so that you can make informed purchasing decisions. After all, PS2 Classics are $9.99 each, and you shouldn't drop that cash lightly.
The games here are represented in alphabetical order by title. Release dates for both PS2 and PSN are based on each game's North American release, and may not be accurate for overseas territories.
Game Name Score PS2 Release Date PSN Release Date PS2 Videos PS2 Images PS2 Review
BloodRayne 7.5 10/15/2002 11/01/2011 Videos Images Review
Full Spectrum Warrior 8.0 10/22/2005 11/08/2011 Videos Images Review
God Hand 3.0 10/10/2006 10/04/2011 Videos Images Review
GrimGrimoire 8.4 06/26/2007 12/12/2009 Videos Images Review
Harvest Moon: Save the Homeland 8.8 01/20/2001 11/01/2011 Videos Images Review
Maximo: Ghosts to Glory 9.2 02/12/2002 10/04/2011 Videos Images Review
Odin Sphere 8.8 05/22/2007 10/04/2011 Videos Images Review
Raiden III 6.5 04/17/2007 11/01/2011 Videos Images Review
Ring of Red 8.5 03/14/2001 10/04/2011 Videos Images Review
Stuntman: Ignition 7.0 08/28/2007 11/08/2011 Videos Images Review
Total Games Average Score
10 7.57
