Ever since the arrival of PlayStation 2 (PS2) emulators on PC and mobile, the appeal for second-gen retro console games has increased. Lots of video game titles on PS2 are the best of their era and are still popular among many gamers. On top of that, the PS2 was also the tipping point for gaming consoles at the time with the birth of various new genres like Action, Racing, RPG, Sports, and Adventures.

On this occasion, Dunia Game would like to give you a list of the best PS2 Adventure games that you should play on your PS2 emulator. These titles will surely bring back some precious memories. Without further ado, let’s get into it.

1. God of War II

The legendary video game franchise that still continues to this day with its new entries released on the PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5, first made its debut on the PlayStation 2. The game features a storyline that revolves around Greek mythology. With a third-person perspective, this game offers the classic hack-and-slash gameplay with a fixed camera. The game is the sequel to God of War, which tells the early days of Kratos as the God of War after successfully killing Ares and replacing him. 

After earning the title, he still tries to rule the world with his Spartan army. However, Athena and the other gods aren’t fond of Kratos’ idea of abusing his power, this leads to an inevitable war between Kratos and the other gods. In this game, Kratos is equipped with various weapons, such as Athena's Blade, Barbarian Hammer, and Spear of Destiny. He can also use magic in battles with his Typhoon's Bane, Cronos' Rage, Head of Euryale, and Atlas Quake.

2. Basara 2 Heroes

This adventure game boasts a vast map and various challenges that will keep you engaged with its gameplay. In this game, you can choose your favorite characters, each comes with its own unique abilities. Furthermore, you can also upgrade your equipment.

The game is set in ancient Japan, in which most of the characters are based on real historical figures. Some of the most popular characters are Masamune Date, Yukimura Sanada, and Maeda Keiji, whose character designs took inspiration from the real figures yet their backstories and personalities are vastly different. Each character also comes with different combat styles. Aside from the Story Mode, you can also play other modes in this game, such as Gaiden Story Mode, Conquest Mode, Free Battle Mode, Tournament Mode, and Versus Mode.

3. Resident Evil 4

Resident Evil 4 is the 2005 ‘Game of the Year’ winner at the Spike Video Game Awards. In this game, you're Leon Kennedy, who now serves as a US federal secret agent. He’s assigned to rescue the President’s daughter, Ashley Graham, who’s kidnapped by a mysterious group in a remote village in Spain. You will have to fight the villagers who have just been infected by the Las Plagas parasite.

4. Mortal Kombat: Shaolin Monk

If you’re into video games with gory fight scenes, this game is definitely for you. The game focuses on Liu Kang and Kung Lao, and you’ll have to choose one of them as your character. You will travel to the unfamiliar realm, in which you must defeat your opponents and stop Shang Tsung’s plan of ruling the entire Earthrealm.

5. Final Fantasy X

This classic entry of the Final Fantasy franchise was first released in 2001, and immediately became one of the best-selling games at the time. Set in a world called Spira, you will follow the main character, Tidus. Tidus joins Kimahri, Rikku, Lulu, and Wakka to protect the summoner Yuna. You will be taken on an adventure across Spira in a spiritual journey to obtain the creatures called Aeons and fight the evil force called Sin. This game adopts a summoning system that allows you to summon Aeons against powerful Bosses.

6. Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time

You’ll be playing as a Persian Prince who holds the power of the Dagger of Time and Hourglass. Because of a traitor named Vizier, the Prince of Persia releases the magic sands from the Hourglass and turns the entire city into monstrous beasts. To amend his mistakes, he works alongside Farah, the daughter of the Maharajah to return all the sands into the Hourglass. To restore the Prince’s stamina, you can drink water straight from the pools or fountains in the game. Farah will also help you in Boss Fights by shooting her arrows, but you have to make sure that the Prince survives, or it's game over.

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7. Digimon World 4

The role-play action game features action-based hack-and-slash gameplay and supports multiplayer mode, up to four players. The main character of this game is a member of the D.S.G (Digital Security Guard), which is based on Digital Monster X-Evolution. A computer virus called the 'X-Virus' is spreading fast, infecting many Digimon. "The Yamato Server" has disappeared and a new server, "The Doom Server'', has appeared. You will be sent to "Death Valley" to find Chief Leomon. Right there, you will face the first Boss, Apocalymon. And then you’ll go to the Dry Land to defeat MaloMyotismon. Whereas in the final area, the Machine Pit, you will fight Mecha Rogue X.

8. Shadow of Colossus

You’ll be playing as the Wander who wields the Sword of Light into the Forbidden Lands. You have to explore the area while riding a horse to defeat the 16 giant monsters called the Colossi. You need to help him do all of this to revive a lifeless princess named Mono. In this game, you just need to defeat the Colossi as there are no other enemies that you need to defeat throughout the game. 

9. Devil May Cry

It’s another hack-and-slash game on this list. Devil May Cry is an action-adventure franchise. It follows Dante, a demon hunter who seeks to avenge his late mother and brother. This game is known for its missions. You will need to focus on each mission to beat the opponents and solve the puzzles. Once a mission is completed, you can resume the story. 

10. Metal Slug 4

This game is a shoot-and-run and is the fourth entry in the Metal Slug franchise. There are not many changes from the previous entries and it still has the same gameplay, with some new items, boss levels, combat vehicles, and a new combo system. The story is set in a world under a threat of a mysterious and deadly cyber virus that will attack and destroy the military computer systems of any country. You will head into a battle against Amadeus’ forces, and destroy the cyber virus before it has the chance to wipe out the entire world’s military computer systems.

11. Tomb Raider: Anniversary

Tomb Raider: Anniversary is a remake of the first Tomb Raider, which was released in 1996. You will play the iconic main character, Lara Croft. Throughout the game, you will go on an adventure to find an artifact called the Scion of Atlantis. You will certainly face numerous situations and obstacles that you need to defeat to continue the game. If you love solving puzzles then this game is definitely for you.

12. Ultimate Spider-Man

Ultimate Spider-Man is an action game of the Spiderman franchise. This game offers an open-world concept, meaning that players can freely roam the streets of Manhattan and Queens. You can also switch between Venom and Spider-Man in this game. The game is based on the Marvel Ultimate Spider-Man comic, which focuses on the conflict between Spider-Man and Venom. Both have different missions that players must complete.

So, those were the 12 best adventure games on PS2 that you should play if you’re feeling nostalgic. Stick around for more anime, movie, and gaming info, and make sure to follow Dunia Games on Facebook and Instagram for the latest updates.

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