Have you played the Ratchet and Clank games? They are a trilogy of classics on the PS2. They have also been remastered for PS3. The games star Ratchet, a dog-cat mix of an alien race called a Lombax, and his minuscule robotic companion known as Clank. Together, these two go on three adventures and save the galaxy each time.
Each game is pretty much the same, bringing fun, crazy weapons and platforming puzzle solving together for a joy ride. Along with different stories, each game improves on the gameplay formula, integrating new features, such as new weapons and space combat, while improving the base gameplay with mechanics like strafing and quick-select weapon menus.
The Ratchet and Clank series is some of the best the Playstation 2 has to offer and are some of the funnest games of all time. The gameplay is exciting and satisfying. The stories are epic and hilarious. Ratchet and Clank is a must-play for everybody.
Have you played Dragon Ball Z Budokai 3? Out of dozens of videogames based on the globally popular series, this is easily one of the best Dragon Ball Z games of all time, if not THE best. In this game, you fight with a huge roster of characters from the series in a classic, 2-D style.
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Reminiscent of Mortal Kombat and Street Fighter, this game takes the action to another level with the explosive action of DBZ taking front stage. Although it is a DBZ game, it is still one of the most well rounded, technically sound fighting games out there. Whether its shooting a signature Kamehameha blast or delivering a flurry of punches at a blinding speed, this game is a blast. This is a game veryone, DBZ fan or not, should play.
Have you played Devil May Cry? Released on the Playstation 2, players take control of Dante, a smooth talking, confident demonslayer that happens to be immortal due to his half devil half angel blood. This game actually originated as the fourth installment to the resident evil series. However, it eventually got way off track from the slow-paced horror gameplay of the series and became a high octane constant slicing and dicing of demons.
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Speaking of action, this game defines hack n' slash. You fight your way through a mysterious castle haunted by deadly marionettes, left to take them out with your blade or to blast them to smithereens with your dual pistols. he castle is also home to a giant fire-breathing spider, a dark spirited knight, and an all powerful demon who holds a grudge against Dante's father. If you like God of War or Bayonetta or anything like that, definitely give this game a try. The original three games are also available remastered on PS3 and 360.
Have you played Jak and Daxter? Starting with Jak and Daxter: The Precursor Legacy, the series continued on with Jak II and Jak 3, each game taking the gameplay up another level. This culminated into a perfect trilogy of games. The first entry, the Precursor Legacy, established the series as a 3-D platformer where the player took control of Jak and ran, jumped, and punched your way through a journey to find a cure for his friend Daxter, who had been transformed into a weasel-otter fusion known as an ottsel. Along the way, a sinister plot to awaken ancient Precursor technology and take over the world is discovered.
After foiling that evil plan, Jak and Daxter are thrown into a dystopian future in Jak II and join an underground resistance to restore the rightful heir to the throne into power. Along with a much darker, more mature story, the second game in the series adds multiple new game features. The game takes place in the open and fully accessible Haven City. Also new is the way you travel across the city. In addition to walking around like in the first game, new hover vehicles are available to pilot around the city. These additions pale in comparison to the innovations in the combat. In the original, you could punch or spin kick. Jak II added four unique guns and a transformation into the powerhouse "Dark Jak".
Jak and Daxter Collection
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Following the trend of improving a perfect game already, Jak 3 came along and took the formula of Jak II to the next level. Aside from Haven City, Jak 3 also allowed access to another city, Spargus, where you could get around on horse-sized lizards known as Leapers, and the Wasteland, a vast desert crossable by the new cars put into the game. These cars come with extra speed, and guns. The four guns from the second game all make a return, but also gain two new variations of each one, raising the total to twelve. This final entry also added a new "Light Jak" form, to complement "Dark Jak". While "Dark Jak" grants powers of destruction and power, "Light Jak" offers flight, healing, and a time-freezing ability.
These are some of my favorite games of all time. I even set it as the background of my game review blog. I can not recommend them enough. Do yourself a favor, stop reading this, and go play these games. You can find them on Playstation 2 and HD versions on Playsation 3.
Have you played Star Wars Battlefront II? It was released in 2005, and still holds up as easily one of the best Star Wars games ever, and even one of the best games ever. Battlefront II is a shooter that places you in control of one of several types of soldiers from the expansive Star Wars universe, ranging from droids to clones and stormtroopers. Throughout play, you can be rewarded with the opportunity to play as a hero or villain, depending upon which faction you play as. For example, Jedi Knight Luke Skywalker headlines the Rebels, the foreboding Darth Vader commands the Empire, the menacing Darth Maul battles with the Separists, and the wise master Yoda assists the Republic.
There are several modes available for play, including Conquest, where the focus is on capturing command points and fighting a position battle, Capture the Flag, and all out team deathmatch, among others. There is also an excellent campaign that follows the story of the 501st, Anakin Skywalker's and sequentially Darth Vader's personal legion, through almost the entire saga. It provides a ground level view of all the battles that take place in the movies.
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Source: Bryan Grabauskas
The shooting mechanics are smooth and accurate. The graphics are top-notch for the time, and are still acceptable today. The story is intriguing and fun to play. I mean, of course it is, it's Star Wars. However, none of these are the best thing this game has to offer. That would be its replay value. In fact, this is a game that I still play to this day.
Between the story mode and the other game modes, Battlefront II is just a fun experience that somehow never manages to get old. I highly recommend this game to anyone an everyone, even those who for some unknown reason do not enjoy Star Wars. Oh, and by the way, this would be a much cheaper option than the more recent Battlefront, besides just being a better game. Go get it!
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Have you played Hitman: Contracts? This game is the third in the series actually, but from personal experience seems to be a popular first entry that many people play in the series. I don't really know why that is but it was true for me too.
This game is a very tactical stealth game where you play as the titular hitman and sneak around locations, waiting for the right moment to strike and out and kill your prey. The main selling point of this game is the variety in which you can dispose of your targets. You can disguise your self using the clothes of people you can take out along the way, whether that be security guards, maintenance workers, or even Santa Claus in one amusing level placed at a Christmas party.
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This game is very fun and interesting, offering a lot of replay value in the different ways you can complete your mission. However, here is a word of warning. This game is pretty difficult not only intentionally, but also with the dated controls. The gun combat is very stiff and there is no real way to take cover from enemy fire. This causes the player to almost be forced to play stealthily, often resulting in a quick death if caught.
That does not mean this game is not fun and rewarding. Just maybe pick up a later game in the series like its sequels Blood Money and Absolution if the concept interests you but the challenge sounds like a little too much. The later games are better built and a little easier to get used to. Overall, this game is fun, but its controls don't quite stand up to today's standards. I definitely recommend it for anyone who desires a challenge, but recommend later games if it sounds a little too hard.
Have you played Resident Evil 4? The fourth entry into this classic survival-horror series is a masterpiece. Coming out back in 2004, originally for the Nintendo Gamecube, Resident Evil 4 took fans by storm.
Switching from the original fixed-camera style where players saw themselves from different angles in each room, this one opted for a behind-the-shoulder view that followed the player. This innovation led to a faster-paced, more action oriented play style that definitely delivered a much more thrilling game.
Another improvement over the originals is the storytelling. Guided through the narrative with cutscenes that deliver the story with much improved voice acting, Resident Evil 4 serves up a much more detailed and cohesive story than its predecessors.
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Despite leaving the previous games behind in pacing and storytelling, Resident Evil 4 still instills horror in the player, whether that be the violent villagers screaming death threats at you in Spanish or the very creepy Regenerators struggling to breathe as they slowly approach you, unimpeded by the hailstorm of bullets you attempt to stop them with. Coupling the old-school horror and suspense with modern action and surprisingly good graphics and sound design that still stand up today.
Resident Evil 4 provides players with some of the best the Resident Evil series has ever offered. In fact, if you haven't already, I strongly recommend you pick up this game. It was ported to PS2, Wii, and PC and has been rereleased in HD on PS3, PS4, X-Box 360, and X-Box One. So what are you waiting for? Go get it!
Each game is pretty much the same, bringing fun, crazy weapons and platforming puzzle solving together for a joy ride. Along with different stories, each game improves on the gameplay formula, integrating new features, such as new weapons and space combat, while improving the base gameplay with mechanics like strafing and quick-select weapon menus. 
The Ratchet and Clank series is some of the best the Playstation 2 has to offer and are some of the funnest games of all time. The gameplay is exciting and satisfying. The stories are epic and hilarious. Ratchet and Clank is a must-play for everybody.
