Lovable Games 03 - Playstation 2 Games
Posted 05-28-2011 at 11:33 PM by AlexFili
Updated 05-29-2011 at 12:21 AM by AlexFili
While many people are playing Playstation 3 games, I've decided to spend a few days playing some games on the Playstation 2 console. I will list my favourite PS2 games and will give you descriptions and reasons why I like them.
Pirates of the Caribbean - At World's End:
This game does a fantastic job of recreating the two films Dead Man's Chest and At World's End. In terms of areas you have the Prison Fortress, Isla de Pelegostos, Port Royal, Tortuga, Isla Cruces, Singapore, Shipwreck City and all the ship battles in the series. The cutscenes are amusingly done and there are also 'Jackanisms' (which are quick time events that require precision presses of buttons to execute fancy moves at key points in the story).
There is a fantastic challenge mode (which is co-op friendly) which gives players a lot to do and also lets you unlock many of the characters in the series such as Davy Jones, Tia Dalma, Norrington, Governor Swann, Captain Teague and more. There are unlockable swords, collectables and achievements to keep you busy for a long time.
Way of the Samurai:
A fantastic game which is like Grand Theft Auto in an ancient setting. Do you rescue the damsel in distress? Or do you join up with the bad gang and wreak havoc? It feels great to have so much freedom and the music really fits the theme.
Spider-Man Friend or Foe:
This is an easily accessable brawler featuring most of the Spider-man characters. While the characters in the game are based on the film appearances, the story is closer to the comics and is quite funny. The idea of Spider-man teaming up with his most hated enemy is quite interesting in a kind of "The enemy of my enemy is my friend" way. It's a shame you can't swap out Spider-man himself, but the sidekicks are funny and have a large number of voice clips which are played at various parts in the story.
Global Defense Force:
For anyone who hasn't played one of these games, these are low budget science-fiction games in which the player fights against giant insects. The first level is a fantastic introduction as you're plunged right in the heart of london, defending Parliament and Big Ben from giant ants. There are also flying insects, spiders, UFOs and even a Godzilla-like monster. There is a wide variety of guns including rifles, shotguns, launchers, sniper rifles, flamethrowers and lasers. There is co-operative gameplay and you can also enter vehicles. Mindless fun!
Dynasty Warriors 5 Empires:
I think that this game is fantastic. Lead your army across different battlefields and defeat enemy generals. Pick an existing officer to lead your army or create your own. Use the strategy cards available to you in order to gain the upperhand. You can upgrade weapons, recruit warriors and even get a horse or elephant! Very replayable and a lot of fun.
The Matrix Path of Neo:
A fantastic brawler game that takes you from the training constructs on Nebuchadnezzar right to the final fight with Smith in the rain. You’ll battle cops, SWAT teams, Agents, exiled programs using a combination of gun fu, metal poles and your own fists and feet. Most of the moves in the series are here including the slow-motion punch, the triple mid-air kick and the 360 pole sweep. You gain more combos and moves as you progress through the game and there are cheats for you to unlock. Overall, a fantastic game and very fun.
That's it for now. Let me know if you like any of these games.
