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While it performed well in Japan, Radiata Stories flopped in the West, selling only 119,000 units and receiving average reviews.Ĭomputer Artworks’ The Thing probably isn’t the first game to come to mind when thinking about PS2 horror games. The story also offered a nice mix of intrigue and conflict despite its comedy. This quirky action RPG featured three protagonists and had the novel hook of 175 unique NPCs that could be recruited. Star Ocean and Valkyrie Profile may define developer tri-Ace but in 2005, it unleashed Radiata Stories. Critical response in the United States was less kind, but it’s worth looking back and appreciating the effort that went into its stylish, film-like vision. It sold 300,000 copies within two weeks of its launch, performing well in Europe and hitting four million copies sold as of 2020. This is despite various troubles with development, releasing around the same time as Grand Theft Auto: Vice City and the massive budget and scale. It’s still a shame that it only sold 700,000 copies worldwide as of 2009.Īt the time, The Getaway seemed like a dream come true for gangland film junkies, with gang wars, corruption and high speed chases on the streets of London. In terms of animation, presentation and puzzles, Ico was ahead of its time in 2001. Developed by Sony Japan Studio and Team Ico, the story of Ico and Yorda – told deftly through minimalist dialogue and incredible aesthetics – is still underappreciated. Let’s take a look at 15 of them here.Īre you tired about hearing how underrated Ico was (and still is)? Well, we’re not tired of saying it.
However, there are a number of titles from the PS2 era that either didn’t perform well commercially or aren’t really appreciated in the present day. It was home to a number of classic franchises, from Metal Gear Solid and Gran Turismo to God of War and Grand Theft Auto. The PlayStation 2 is one of the most successful consoles of all time, selling over 155 million units in its lifetime.
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