11 Greatest PS2 Games Currently Free With PlayStation Plus

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PlayStation Plus has plenty of modern games, but one of the biggest perks might be the Premium subscription access to a back catalog of Classics titles. While the Classics line-up lacks the majority of iconic PlayStation titles of yesteryear, it does include some major hits here and there. If you're looking to relive the glory days of the PlayStation 2, you could do a lot worse than turning to the PlayStation Plus offerings. While there's no Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas or Metal Gear Solid 3: Snake Eater, the selection of great games ranges from action-packed platformers to lengthy RPGs. Among the PS2 titles on the service, these ten jump out as classics that have all stood the test of time and then some. What sets this 2004 classic from other shooters of the time is its unique physics-based gameplay. Players can sling enemies across rooms with psychic force, and manipulate objects to solve environmental puzzles. You can also use psychic attacks to complement traditional firearms for a very different kind of combat. If Control owes a debt to any game I'd argue Psi-Ops: The Mindgate Conspiracy is it. You've likely heard legends of TimeSplitters' greatness, but they probably focused on TimeSplitters 2. The sequel certainly took the multiplayer and maps to new heights, but the first game — the only one on PlayStation Plus — is still worth playing today. As a launch title for the PS2, TimeSplitters came out of the gate running as a focused FPS with no fat to be found. Whether you're looking to pre-game TimeSplitters 2 or simply want a dose of old-school action that you can run through in a few hours, TimeSplitters knows its strengths and delivers them with style. Rogue Galaxy isn't exactly a must-play RPG, mostly due to its fundamental repetition. The game's long dungeons tend to struggle with diversity, so you'll need some level of patience to see this one through to the end. If you're willing to stick it out, however, there's a lot to appreciate about Rogue Galaxy. Unique crafting and skill systems give the game a lot of flair, and the space-faring setting has a piratical charm lacking in most sci-fi RPGs. For those who are still hesitant, don't worry — the PlayStation Plus Classics catalogue has several other JRPGs that come with fewer qualifications. Decades later, the rhythm mechanics and precision of PaRappa have been thoroughly outdone by other titles in the genre. When it comes to creativity, however, PaRappa is still hard to beat. PaRappa The Rapper 2 might not be as innovative as the first title was, but it refines on all the essentials to deliver another memorable experience. While Some fans will argue that the soundtrack isn't quite as full of earworms, musical preferences are always up to the individual. Um Jammer Lammy is also worth checking out, but sadly, you won't find either that or the first PaRappa game on PS Plus. Following up Soulcalibur 2 was a tricky act, and most fans would agree that Soulcalibur 3 failed to eclipse its predecessor. That wasn't for lack of trying, however. With a smorgasbord of new content, a great single-player mode, and the introduction of Soulcalibur's iconic character customization, Soulcalibur 3 threw everything at the wall to see what would stick.

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