![]() The interesting aspect of the game is the fact that NPCs have their own schedules and do things independent from the player’s actions. It is however different in that you play exclusively from a first person perspective. If you are a fan of theirs’ then Shadow Tower Abyss offers almost nothing new. It’s a tough action adventure/RPG where you explore derelict environments and fight hordes of enemies. This was Demon’s Souls before that was a thing. Shadow Tower Abyss was one of their very first games for the PS2. That doesn’t mean I don’t enjoy them, but for me their releases typically hover in the B and C tiers quality-wise. I don’t keep the fact that I find From Software to be one of the most overrated developers of all time a secret. These are the best PS2 imports of all time! With that out of the way let’s get started. There are several included here that were released in English in Europe, but never made the jump to the USA/Canada for some reason. ![]() As I mentioned earlier I’m based in North America, and therefore PAL releases are fair game.There are some more complicated titles held back a bit by the language barrier here, but these are the ones I felt were must-plays and worth either following a guide or translating the text with another device. Most of the games in this list are playable with little to no knowledge of the Japanese language.That’s why today I’m going to highlight the best PS2 import games.Īs always I have a few rules in place to help show our readers why these games were chosen. This leaves a literal treasure trove of hidden gems for those willing to put in the effort. There are even some that came out in PAL regions but for some reason skipped release in North America. Alas there are hundreds of games left in the land of the rising sun that still haven’t been translated. Some of these were too quirky, or too low budget to be marketable in the rest of the world. It was an absolute powerhouse in all markets, but captured the minds of Japanese gamers like few other consoles ever have. This is because the Sony PlayStation 2 had a vast and expansive library. This is particularly true if you’re like me and trying to limit it to just twenty five picks. Recommended to fans of retro 2D action, frantic, chain combo-based action, and specifically the PS2 Shinobi game.Selecting the best PS2 imports to highlight is no easy task. The story is inane and 100% negligible, and is delivered through ugly still shots and run-of-the-mill voice acting. In case you decide you'd rather be snowboarding halfway through. To spice things up a little, Chain Dive features a number of boss fights, which aren't half bad, as well as some random stuff like a snowboarding level. The game feels a little similar to the best moments of the Spiderman 2 game, in that you can freefall (dive), snap up at the last second, and repeat, as much as you like, and with that comes a great sensation. The trick is to kill as many enemies as possible without touching the ground. Once frozen, enemies work just like hookup points, except that when you connect your chain to them, you can snap yourself into them and shatter them. To fight them, you slash them with your wing-like sword, which turns them into blocks of ice (for some reason). Additionally, just about all enemies are airborne. It is possible and probable for you to go through entire stages without ever touching the ground, as you can propel yourself indefinitely using these hookup points. You can whip out your chain, which has an elasticky kickback that will propel you through the air. ![]() Levels are peppered with glowing hookup points not unlike those found in Castlevania Order of Ecclesia. As the title denotes, gameplay is composed largely of two activities: chaining and diving. Stages are presented on a 2.5-D plane, a la Wild 9 or Magical Hoppers (or something people have heard of). Chain Dive is a pseudo-retro action game where you play as a cyborg ninja with an aerodynamic double-blade (almost like a hang-glider) and some sort of electronic laser chain. ![]()
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