Plenty has changed since this article originally ran: the PS2 is no longer the king of the hill, and things are finally starting to wind down after a decade of absolutely killer games. With the passage of time, however, the landscape of multiplayer gaming -- co-op in particular -- has shifted too, with online becoming the preferred way to game with friends rather than sharing a couch.
As such, we've decided to dive back into this feature and the PS2's library to see if we could find a few more gems that make playing with friends a can't-miss experience.
Sure, these games may feel a little limited in what they do compared to the always-on, shared ID experiences available on today's console, but then the PS2's online service wasn't exactly known for being cutting-edge even in its heyday. So join us, won't you? Take a walk down memory lane as we add a bit of minty freshness to an already great list. YES NO. Was this article informative? If you buy something through this post, IGN may get a share of the sale.
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For some reason, SpongeBob SquarePants was a very big deal in the early s. Its oddball humor and expressive characters were frequently integrated into video games, with the game in question, The SpongeBob SquarePants Movie, being based on the movie of the same name. The game was so well received, it was later ported over to the PlayStation 3 in , 8 years after its initial release.
The Ape Escape series made its start on PlayStation 1 and was the first game to use the then-new dual analog sticks which have become an industry standard. Like its predecessor, in Ape Escape 2 you control Hikaru as he goes through various levels trying to catch monkeys.
Throughout the game, you unlock many different gadgets, some returning from the original and others that are new to the series. The return gadgets are the monkey net, dash hoop, and the stun club. New gadgets introduced in the game are the bananarang, water cannon, and electromagnet.
Similar to the games the series originated from, Maximo: Ghosts to Glory is very hard. You have a sword and shield but can also pick up armor and other power-ups that will help you progress through the game.
Also like the series it originates from, when Maximo takes too much damage, he is stripped down to his underwear. The game stars Raz, a young boy with psychic powers who is going to Rock Psychic Summer Camp, a camp for young psychics looking to hone their abilities.
With a rugged new look and suited with armor, Jak is also equipped with an arsenal of new weapons with upgradeable mods that enable players to increase their firepower and enjoy the freedom to strategize and activate their arsenal at any time.
With a glowing electric blue aura and a massive wing span, Light Jak introduces new move sets, including the ability to glide great distances, emit an energy to block enemy attack, and power up at anytime, all of which provide the player with a sense of being invincible. Dark Jak also returns with more capabilities, forcing Jak to find a balance between light and dark. Players will be able to earn up to 20 weapons including online and offline with up to four levels of upgrades for most weapons, plus new high-tech gadgets to help them through their journey.
User Score: 9. Spyro must save the Dragon Realms from the Evil Red Dragon who has planted light-sapping Dark Gems all over the Dragon Realms in an attempt to capture and control the world. With the help of his allies, Spyro must seek out and destroy all of the Dark Gems to return the lands back to normal and to save the Dragon Realms from the evil dragon's tyrannical control.
The fierce purple dragon will travel across dark, mysterious lands in which the environments shift from evil to good in real-time -- affecting enemies, music, lighting, objects, sky and more. Outfitted with mighty new abilities including the Wall Kick, Tail Swing and Ledge Grab, Spyro will fight his enemies with powered-up breath attacks -- burning opponents with Flame Breath, deep-freezing rivals with Freeze Breath, obstructing adversaries with Water Breath and destroying mechanical enemies with Electric Breath.
In addition to playing as the heroic leader Spyro, gamers will also have the opportunity to play as weapons master Hunter the Cheetah, dive-bombing penguin Sgt.
Byrd, loyal sidekick Sparx the Dragonfly or the all-new weapons-equipped, climbing Blink the Mole. The PlayStation2 EyeToy allows players to literally jump inside the videogame, where they must use their own body movements to control the action in 11 different mini-games.
Bobby "Scaler" Johnson got more than he bargained for when he stumbled upon his next door neighbor's evil plot to take over the world by stealing all the lizards and training them to become his mutant army. Bobby takes on his enemies in ways kids will only have dreamed of Sneaky, elusive, witty and hysterical?
Shape-sift your way through the levels. Take the shape and abilities of 10 different baddies, key to progressing through the game! Camouflage into with your environment to sneak past foes. Work your way through the worlds by vine-surfing, a combination of skateboarding and a roller coaster, used to fly through the levels faster than the speed of light. As you speed along, gather an electrical charge to send an electric shock at enemies. Explore levels full of exotic plants, wondrous creatures and beautiful worlds.
An unlikely hero in a strange situation with many comedic moments. TY the Tasmanian Tiger 2 picks up where the original popular action platform game left off. The evil Boss Cass is up to his old tricks. After breaking out of Currawong Jail, this feathered villain has re-instated himself as the dictatorial ruler of Cassopolis, a high tech island home to lizards and birds.
Now Cass has hatched a plan to take over the world with an army of Uber Reptiles. Set in the Outback of Australia, TY the Tasmanian Tiger 2 offers platform gamers a huge open environment to explore by foot and vehicle.
This time around TY is equipped with an arsenal of 21 upgradeable boomerangs, including the Lasharang, Kaboomarang, and Megarang. In addition, the game will feature five different "Mech units" to help TY fight large numbers of enemies and complete mini-missions.
With these "Mech units" TY has the ability to swim under lava; shoot lasers, Blastorangs, water or fire; and much more. TY is also challenged to complete driving and flying missions featuring combat and puzzle solving, with access to helicopters, submarines, and off-road trucks. Unlockable cart racing mini-games allow gamers to challenge their friends in seven unique cart racing levels. Tak 2: The Staff of Dreams will continue following Tak on his adventures against evil.
However, players will take on the role of a more experienced Tak as he goes on an epic adventure that will require him to learn all new Juju magic in order to recover the Nightmare Scepter and defeat the evil shaman, Tlaloc, once and for all.
Players will maneuver Tak as he's armed with new Juju abilities. He will master the ancient Juju magic of the animals, allowing him to possess various creatures and turn himself into a Spirit Animal. This innovative sequel will also feature nine interactively designed linear environments and a returning cast of favorite characters, along with three brand new Juju gods and the introduction of Jibolba's brother, JB. Nine new Nightmare Creatures will also help to further the action.
In addition, Tak will be outfitted with new Juju powered artifacts, including the powerful Dream Shaker, which affords him the power to close dream rifts. Crash's worst enemy is now his favorite weapon! A new evil has invaded the island paradise of Crash Bandicoot with sinister plans of destruction. In a strange twist, Crash reluctantly pairs with his arch-enemy, Dr.
Neo Cortex, in order to save his world. Through their unorthodox partnership, Cortex is abused as Crash's favorite weapon when Crash and Cortex are controlled as one in an hilarious all-new gameplay mechanic. Encounter reactive enemies, fully immersive environments, and a wacky cast of all new characters in Crash Bandicoot's craziest and funniest adventure ever.
In the murky depths of the ocean, the fate of Reef City lies in the fins of one little fish? Dive in to the urban, underwater metropolis of Shark Tale and play as Oscar, a fast-talking fish whose little fib gets him into big trouble.
Based on the upcoming DreamWorks animated feature, Shark Tale features 25 funky fresh missions ripped straight from the film, the hottest hip-hop tracks from your favorite artists and more exhilarating gameplay variety than any other movie game in the reef. Careen through the coral at break-fin speed on the back of a friendly taxi fish.
Beat your opponent while dodging traffic and fending off menacing great white sharks! Bust some serious Fish Fu in challenging fighting sequences. Flex your fins, talk some smack and fillet your opponent with tail slaps, head butts and dazzling combo attacks.
Get those fins up and boogie down. Win over Reef City residents and garner the affections of your favorite ladyfish with your stylin? Get in the game and prove you got what it takes to out-fin the evil Great Whites and become Reef City? Incorporating a creative new approach to team play, Sly and his crew work together to plan and pull off a series of big heists. With an enhanced move set, including pick-pocketing, vent crawls, rooftop chases, and stealth attacks, and a team of unique playable characters, Sly 2: Band of Thieves delivers a true thieving experience as players explore the open environments and must think on their feet to survive.
Sly 2: Band of Thieves breaks the rules of convention and truly immerses players into a world with no laws or boundaries. Sly and his crew are back! Say goodbye to the Brat Pack as you know it because there's a new Raccoon Pack in town that is raring to go.
Word is out that Interpol has excavated the robotic remains of Clockwerk -- Sly's nemesis and sworn enemy of the Cooper clan. Sly and his gang discover the parts of Clockwerk are missing, and embark on a quest to ensure Clockwerk is never reassembled. The journey takes Sly and his crew to the far reaches of the globe, and along the way experience a plot full of deceit, surprising twists, and an exciting romantic triangle that will leave you wanting more.
Venture into the warped reality of Malice where the evil fire god, Nefarious Rex, has fractured the time-lines and set the world ablaze. The world's only hope rests in the hands of the most unlikely hero, Malice. As Malice you must unravel the mystery surrounding your demise, battle Rex's twisted minions, and fix the shattered time-lines in order to save a world gone mad.
This sequel takes you deeper into the world of Shrek and his friends. Enjoy rich, colorful scenery and events from the movie that bring these funny and enjoyable characters to life. Learn the attributes of each character's personality, attacks and abilities to progress through an action-packed quest. Play as Shrek or choose from 10 other characters. Switch between four rotating characters instantly to utilize each character's special skills and attributes.
Live out key moments from the movie and discover never-before-seen locations and characters. Go on special mini quests that highlight specific characters.
Play with up to three friends at a time who can enter or leave the game with no interruption to your adventure. Thrust into the future by the evil Aku, a lone Samurai warrior must quickly find the time portal to the past to rescue his defenseless people.
Ancestors of the displaced Samurai call him "Jack" and help him through four enemy-filled realms with 24 interactive levels. Samurai Jack suffers various states of undress if he fails to dodge fireballs and sword strikes, but slow-motion attacks, devastating combo moves, and sushi snacks empower the hearty warrior. Through a burning village, the bustling Aku City, and on, Jack blasts through doors, finds hidden pathways, and frees caged locals, bringing him ever closer to fulfilling his great destiny - the defeat of Aku once and for all.
Defeat enemies with signature combat moves, plus three elemental Swords, Throwing Stars, and a Bow and Arrow. Defeat enemies with Sakai Mode slow-motion action. Select from three difficulty levels to match your gameplay style.
Contributions from the cartoon series creator, artists, voice actors, and composers create an authentic Samurai Jack experience. Deep in the Peruvian Jungle, assume the role of Pitfall Harry, a fearless, rough-and-ready treasure seeker who battles evil using his athletic ability and a knapsack filled with adventure gear. Your mission: race against a rival explorer to find hidden treasures, which in the wrong hands could spell doom for you and your friends.
Featuring over 50 perilous levels, including lush rain forests, creature-ridden caves and vast glacial mountains, you are challenged to explore a dynamic obstacle-filled world. Adventure your way through a vast landscape, from forests to ancient ruins to subterranean mines. With fast-paced action pathways and a host of obstacles and challenges, you must face the consequences of your every decision.
Crossing treacherous jungle terrain and dark areas filled with puzzles, tricks and traps, you'll be swinging on vines, avoiding crocodiles and dodging rolling logs as you unearth artifacts and use your cunning to defeat dangerous foes. Laugh in the face of danger! In Sonic's most exciting adventure yet, you maneuver a team of three Sonic characters through massive levels to overcome the ultimate evil!
You guessed it, Dr. Eggman is on the loose once again, but this time he'll have to take on three powerful characters at once! Whether he's trying to outrun Sonic, or dodge Knuckles punches, he'll have plenty to contend with. All twelve characters have unique strengths that you'll take full advantage of to get your team through the course at full speed. Whether you choose Team Sonic, Team Dark, Team Rose, or Team Chaotix, you'll be off on a wild journey filled with challenging missions unique to each team.
In this groundbreaking title that brings the Sonic series to PlayStation 2 and Xbox for the first time, Sonic Heroes marks the next evolution in Sonic's gaming career. Maximo has defeated a host of ghosts and gone for the glory, but nothing can prepare him for The Army of Zin!
Dormant for centuries, this legion of mechanized mayhem has returned to unleash their undead clockwork fury! The action has never been more furious as Maximo, aided by his dark pal Grim, strikes back with new powerful combo attacks and even more daring moves! From the top of the Crystal Mountains to the depths of the Dead Sea, Maximo must defend the innocent and make new alliances as he seeks to unlock the mystery of the Zin! Don't forget to pack a spare pair of boxers! Looney Tunes Back In Action is a hilarious new adventure featuring everyone's favorite cartoon two-some, Bugs Bunny and Daffy Duck, in a globetrotting scavenger hunt to find the mythical Blue Monkey Diamond.
From Hollywood to Las Vegas, from Paris to Africa, our roving heroes must run, jump, slide, and bounce their way through a heap of cartoon perils and put an end to the sinister plans of the evil ACME Corporation in an effort to save the world. He might be small, but he's one angry Ninja! Despite his size, I-Ninja is the consummate warrior who has spent years mastering his weapons and honing his skills. Challenged by the world's most wicked villain, Master O-Dor and his menacing army of Ranx, I-Ninja is graceful in honor and deadly in combat.
With extreme agility he traverses unknown environments and conquers all that is evil. There is no challenge too big or risk too great for I-Ninja! Gravity defying game play -- utilize new specialized manga-style ninja moves to navigate through each dynamic environment. Multiple Weapons -- use shurikens, swords, blowguns, rocket launchers, guided missiles and more! Challenging enemies and ruthless bosses -- fight the invading Ranx Army on the ground, in the air, in the sea -- even face off with a menacing foot Giant Robot!
Imaginative missions and environments -- a wide variety of thrilling missions, mini-quests, and unique powerups span across 5 immense environments uniquely designed to incite I-Ninja's special Rage abilities.
Whiplash features a shackled animal duo on a mission to escape and sabotage an evil animal product-testing corporation. Providing a groundbreaking approach to the character-based action genre, Whiplash combines a unique "chain" gameplay mechanic with in-depth enemy and environment interaction, rich combat and slapstick humor.
The result is an engaging game where player choice triggers an unscripted chain of chaotic, humorous events. Show off in gladiator arenas. Pick off enemies in space combat. Leave competitors to eatin? And, run around spherical worlds. In an effort to cause the kind of global mayhem he has always dreamed of, the evil Plankton has set in motion his most diabolical plot ever to take over the world and the fate of Bikini Bottom has been put in the hands or small tentacles of three unsuspecting heroes.
Put your platform skills to the ultimate test as SpongeBob, Patrick or Sandy Cheeks with an array of insane new maneuvers and power-ups at your disposal! Explore a huge 3D world, encounter familiar friends and finally put an end to Plankton's evil scheme!
Frogger's Adventures The Rescue goes beyond Firefly Swamp and brings a multiplayer mode to Frogger fans for the first time on next generation platforms. The series' famous "hop-n-dodge" gameplay return as Frogger travels across seven diverse worlds, searches for clues to solve challenging puzzles and avoids menacing enemies.
Wide range of mini-quests and side stories. Seven worlds with over 25 levels. Playing as the Toa, Toa Nuva and finally the 7th Toa, you must explore the six elementally-themed regions of Mata Nui - a tropical paradise of high mountains, great lakes and mighty volcanoes - rescue the scattered Matoran and break the spell of darkness sent by the evil Makuta.
In doing so you will face danger in equal measure from the islands many environmental hazards including falling rocks, rainforest winds, icicles and lava falls and the foul minions of Makuta. So whether youre a skilled player or a young gamer, the time has come to emerge from behind your mask.
The fate of Mata Nui is now in your hands Toa, you must explore the six elementally-themed. Choose any one of the six Toa characters to begin your adventure. Use the unique elemental powers of the Toa and summon 'blasts' of elemental energy to defeat your enemies.
Tak and the Power of Juju is a tale of good vs. Tak, a shaman's apprentice and unlikely hero, sets off on an action-filled, yet humorous journey to save his village from an evil Juju Man. Tak will have to stretch beyond his training and use his wits, his environment and the power of the Juju gods to complete his quest and reinstate peace in his mystical world. Daxter has some special surprises as well. There are escort missions where Jak goes into a level area with another character and the player must work with them to complete a task.
Jak II enemies have more A. Trouble has found Zeke Holloway! In this famous house of wall-to-wall creeps and hot-and-cold running chills, Zeke must put unwelcome evil spirits to rest while trying to keep himself from being scared to death? There's no turning back now. Naviagate through Disney's Haunted Mansion with game environments inspired by the movie and the ride.
Run, jump, fight and climb as you attempt to rid the mansion of evil spirits. Release trapped souls before becoming one. Unique puzzles that uncover hidden clues, passageways and secrets untold. Mega Man X and his courageous pal, Zero are back in a new 3-D action-adventure that propels the Mega Man series into the future.
Follow our heroes as they battle monster machines and huge bosses in fully interactive, vast 3D worlds to combat the Red Alert Syndicate. Three different camera views bring all the action to life. Take advantage of the new? Double Hero System?
Fight bosses cooperatively and execute the new change combo attack by switching characters at any time. Mega Man X7-the future isnow! Feathers wants to make diamonds. Lots of diamonds. And he'll stop at nothing to achieve his dream.
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