Top 20 PlayStation 2 Games (PS2 Turns 20) - Presented by The Legend of Retro

It might seem like it was yesterday when the PlayStation 2 was being sold in stores, but today marks the 20 year anniversay of it’s release in Japan. It was the console that broke the record for most units sold (a record that still holds today) and was praised for it’s backwards compatibility. So, to show our love for this innovative and ground breaking platform, the Legend of Retro argued and fought (but ultimately decided) on the top 20 games released on the PlayStation 2. Let’s begin:


  • .hack//Infection Part 1

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  • Capcom vs SNK 2

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  • Dragon Quest VIII

*Are you a Dragon Quest VIII fan? Then check out our episode on it here

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  • Gitaroo Man

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  • God of War 2

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  • Grand Theft Auto: Vice City

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  • Guitar Hero 2

*Are you a Guitar Hero fan? Then check out our episode on it here

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  • Katamari Damacy

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  • Kingdom Hearts

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  • Manhunt

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  • Metal Gear Solid 3: Snake Eater

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  • Mobile Suit Gundam: Encounters in Space

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  • Okami

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  • Persona 4

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  • Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time

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  • Resident Evil 4

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  • Resident Evil: Outbreak

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  • Shadow of the Colossus 

*Are you a Shadow of the Colossus fan? Then check out our episode on it here

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  • Silent Hill 2

*Are you a Silent Hill 2 fan? Then check out our episode on it here

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  • X-Men Legends

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What do you think of our list? Was there something we missed? Of the 20 games listened above, what game would you like us to cover next? Let us know in the comments below or bring the discussion over to our discord in the #blogs or #the-legend-of-retro channels.

If you are craving more retro gaming knowledge, check out the Legend of Retro Podcast every Thursday here at GameZilla Media or download the show on your favorite podcast app.

Also, be sure to click the ‘next’ button to read other great blogs here at GameZilla Media. Do you like anniversary blogs? Then give a read to ‘30 Things You May Not Know About Super Mario Bros. 3’ written on the 30th anniversary of SMB3 here. Also, our ‘Top 25 PlayStation 1 Games’ released on the 25th anniversary of the PS1 here.

-The Legend of Retro team

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