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10 Greatest PlayStation 2 Games of All Time
Collider has published a ranked list of the ten greatest PlayStation 2 games of all time, prompted by news that PlayStation is planning to phase out its physical game library in favour of digital-only releases and consoles. The list serves as a nostalgic look back at the console's software line-up, with entries judged on iconicity, influence, originality, popularity, critical acclaim, gameplay, design, visuals, narrative and overall quality, drawing from the PS2's full library rather than exclusives alone.
The PS2 remains the best-selling games console ever, with roughly 160 million units sold worldwide, and the piece argues its enduring reputation rests chiefly on its games. Among the titles ranked in the portion covered are Kingdom Hearts II (2005) at number ten, praised for its improved visuals and combat; Okami (2006) at number nine, noted for its distinctive Japanese ink-wash art style; and Gran Turismo 4 (2005) at number eight, highlighted for its refined racing mechanics and over 700 available cars.
In short
- Collider ranks the ten best PlayStation 2 games ever released.
- Prompted by news of PlayStation phasing out physical games.
- PS2 remains the best-selling console with 160 million units sold.
Explained simply
The PlayStation 2, usually called the PS2, is a home video game console released by Sony in 2000. It became the best-selling console worldwide, with about 160 million sold, and its large game library helped make it a landmark in gaming.
Sony made the console, while games were developed by many different studios. The library included role-playing games such as Kingdom Hearts II, the art-inspired adventure Okami and the racing simulator Gran Turismo 4; not every celebrated PS2 game was exclusive to the console.
Physical games came on discs, which players bought and used in their consoles. Digital releases are downloaded instead, so discussion of a possible move away from physical games has renewed interest in how consoles and their libraries are preserved.
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