A brief overview of the first ten games released on the PlayStation 2, from Ridge Race V at Tekken Tag Tournament Passing by FantaVision. These titles mean nothing to you? This is normal: they have not really marked the spirits, but remain those who launched the best-selling console in history.
1. A-Train 6
When the PlayStation 2 was released in Japan on March 4, 2000, gamers were able to get it with the game. A-Train 6, unveiled the same day. This is a train simulation and city management game that already allowed the console to show all its graphics capabilities, with a game entirely in 3D.
2. Ridge Racer V
As for the first PlayStation, the PS2 was entitled to its Ridge Racer when it was launched. A classic racing game set in the fictional town of Ridge City. On the program: seven courses, fifteen vehicles and six different game modes. The title was a great success and was adapted for arcade machines in 2001 in Japan.
3. Street Fighter EX3
Latest issue of the series EX games Street Fighter, this title published by Capcom was launched on the day of the release of the PlayStation 2 in Japan and the United States. We obviously find there the cult characters of the franchise like Ken, Ryu, Chun-Li, Vega or Zangief.
4. Eternal Ring
PlayStation 2’s first role-playing (and action) game is not a Final Fantasy more Eternal Ring ! The game, unveiled at Sony’s console launch, allows players to take possession of Cain Morgan, a young magician who is sent to investigate the Isle of No Return. The goal is to find the Eternal Ring hidden there.
5. Kessen
Kessen is a real-time strategy game, released at the launch of the PlayStation 2 in Japan. A title that impressed for its cutscenes that embellish the game, as well as for its sound atmosphere. Success was there, and two suites were born.
6. FantaVision
Originally intended as a technical demo of the PlayStation 2, FantaVision eventually became a real game for the console launch. The principle is simple: thanks to good timing, the player must create the most beautiful colored fireworks possible.
7. Tekken Tag Tournament
First released on arcade, this Tekken Tag Tournament, fourth installment in the cult fighting franchise, arrived on PlayStation 2 a few weeks after the launch of the Sony console. There are fighters like King II, Kazuya, Yoshimitsu or Lei Wulong. The game uses the same mechanics as Tekken 3, huge success of the first PlayStation.
8. Dead or Alive 2
Arcade game, Dead or Alive 2 was also adapted for the PlayStation 2 the month of its launch. Sony has relied on fighting games to attract gamers, and the strategy has paid off. Reviews of the PlayStation 2 version have been positive, especially for its improved graphics and gameplay.
9. Q-Ball Billiards Master
On the PS2, there are not only fighting games, there is also billiards! It may be less attractive, we can understand, but the publisher Take-Two Interactive absolutely wanted to launch his game Q-Ball Billiards Master on the console, while the first opus, Pool Hustler, was available on PlayStation in 1998.
10. Gradius III and IV
Compilation of games Gradius III and Gradius IV, this adaptation of the arcade versions was released on PlayStation 2 a few weeks after the launch of the Sony console. While the set is similar to the two original versions, this compilation offers a faster execution speed thanks to the more advanced technology of the PlayStation 2.
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