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PlayStation 2 is the 6th generation console from Sony and a successor to PlayStation (PSX). It was released on October 26th, 2000 in North America and less than a month later in Europe. It had 300 MHz CPU and 32 MB RAM. PS2 was in production up till 2013, despite the fact that in 2006 it was succeeded by PlayStation 3. With over 155 million units sold, it’s still the most popular console in the history of gaming industry.

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Final Fantasy XII
Final Fantasy XII

RPG 31 October 2006

Final Fantasy XII is the twelfth installment of the best-selling jRPG series created by Square Enix. Game producers rejected many of the fixed elements of the series, offering a new combat system, a unique way to develop heroes, and a huge and fantastic looking three-dimensional world.

Utawarerumono
Utawarerumono

RPG 26 October 2006

A combination of tactical RPG and visual novel. Players take on the role of a masked man suffering from amnesia, who ends up in a small village. He soon becomes the leader of a rebellion aimed at overthrowing the regime of the evil emperor. The action of the game takes place in a fantasy world inspired by Japanese culture, especially the Ainu people.

Namco x Capcom
Namco x Capcom

RPG 26 May 2005

Namco x Capcom is a game that is a meeting place for more than 200 characters from Street Fighter, Soul Calibur, Darkstalkers, Tekken and Ghosts 'N Goblins. Next to some famous duo of carats (Ken and Ryu) in virtual reality we can see, for example, Mitsurugli, who perfectly wields the samurai sword, Arthur's knight, Morrigan Aensland, the tempting vampire Morrigan, powerful King and agile and sexy Cammy.

Spectral Souls: Resurrection of the Ethereal Empire
Spectral Souls: Resurrection of the Ethereal Empire

RPG 27 January 2005

Spectral Souls: Resurrection of the Ethereal Empires are tactical jRPGs released on tactical PCs with a turn-based combat system and extensive strategic elements. While playing, we take command of one of the three factions and we must lead it to victory in the war for control over the land of fantasy.

Shin Megami Tensei: Digital Devil Saga 2
Shin Megami Tensei: Digital Devil Saga 2

RPG 11 October 2005

Shin Megami Tensei: Digital Devil Saga 2 is a continuation of the popular Japanese RPG title. Maintained in manga climates production came out of the wings of programmers from Atlus company.

Atelier Iris: Eternal Mana
Atelier Iris: Eternal Mana

RPG 27 May 2004

A Japanese RPG game set in a fantasy world. We play the role of a young alchemist, who with the help of Man's creatures can create new objects and mixtures. Together with the completed team we travel through the land of Regallzine, fight turn-based clashes, advance to the next levels of experience and accumulate equipment. At the same time we are trying to restore order and get to the city of Avenberry, the former cradle of the most powerful alchemists.

Soul Nomad & the World Eaters
Soul Nomad & the World Eaters

RPG 25 September 2007

A combination of tactical strategy and role-playing. We participate in impressive battles with the participation of our own recruited troops.

Shin Megami Tensei: Nocturne
Shin Megami Tensei: Nocturne

RPG 12 October 2004

Three-dimensional RPG with turn-based combat system. The plot of the game places the action in an apocalyptic Tokyo post, full of demons, spirits and occultism.

Dragon Quest VIII: Journey of the Cursed King
Dragon Quest VIII: Journey of the Cursed King

RPG 01 November 2005

Another installment in the bestselling jRPG series which has been in development since the mid-80s. It is the first game in the franchise to be available for PlayStation 2. Dragon Quest VIII: Journey of the Cursed King is set in a well-known fantasy universe. The player controls a party of adventurers who have to stop the evil Dhoulmagus and remove the curse he placed on the king and his daughter. As we progress, the protagonists gain new abilities and items and become stronger.

Wizardry: Tale of the Forsaken Land
Wizardry: Tale of the Forsaken Land

RPG 20 December 2001

An attempt to transfer the cult PeCet saga to PlayStation 2. We are at the forefront of a team of daredevils and we fight hundreds of battles with hostile creatures. The game places particular emphasis on the appropriate development of the team.

Atelier Iris 2: The Azoth of Destiny
Atelier Iris 2: The Azoth of Destiny

RPG 25 April 2006

Atelier Iris 2: The Azoth of Destiny is another, after Atelier Iris: Eternal Mana, game that takes us to the world of alchemy and alchemists. This is a title of the cRPG genre from Japan, with a turn-based (though slightly modified) combat system.

Shining Force EXA
Shining Force EXA

RPG 18 January 2007

Shining Force EXA is another item in a series of Far Eastern games, combining elements of the cRPG genre and tactics. The cycle started in 1992 on the 16-bit Mega Drive platform, but with the development of technology it was transferred to the PlayStation 2 console. SFE is the third installment of the saga, dedicated to this machine from Sony's stable.

Wild Arms 3
Wild Arms 3

RPG 14 March 2002

The third installment of the jRPG series of games, set in a universe combining western and fantasy style. The four main characters travel through the desert planet of Filgaia to possess the powerful power of the Defenders and avoid testing the prophecy of the imminent final annihilation. During the adventure we fight turn-based clashes using special ARM weapons, discover new locations and talk to the NPCs we meet.

Ar tonelico II: Melody of Metafalica
Ar tonelico II: Melody of Metafalica

RPG 25 October 2007

The second part of the jRPG series, set on the futuristic planet Ar Ciel. We are wandering through the giant Ar tonelico tower suspended in the air and we are fighting turn-based clashes with numerous enemies trying to solve the mystery of the mysterious epidemic plaguing the sorceress Reyvateil.

Ar tonelico
Ar tonelico

RPG 06 February 2007

Ar Tonelico is another representative of the Japanese RPG genre. Traditionally, therefore, we are dealing with a mission to save the world and the exploration of vast areas. All this is enhanced by turn-based combat.

Suikoden V
Suikoden V

RPG 21 March 2006

Suikoden V is another part of the world-renowned series of RPG games. This position is the work of designers from the Konami studio, headed by the irreplaceable Junko Kawano.

Persona 3
Persona 3

RPG 14 August 2007

Shin Megami Tensei: Persona 3 is a jRPG game. Player directs the actions of a teenage student gifted with the power to summon demons and fights against the threatening monsters led by Shadov.

Dawn of Mana
Dawn of Mana

RPG 22 May 2007

Dawn of Mana is a classic Japanese cRPG production. This is another game, which takes place in the world of Mana (together with Children of Mana for Nintendo DS creates a mini-series of World of Mana).

Metal Saga
Metal Saga

RPG 25 April 2006

Metal Saga is a classic cRPG game with elements of fight in turn-based system. The thing happens in the near future, when people have a lot of problems with machines that they created. The main theme of the game concentrates around a computer called Noah Seed.

Disgaea 2: Cursed Memories
Disgaea 2: Cursed Memories

RPG 22 August 2006

Disgaea 2 is a sequel to a successful strategy with RPG elements, entitled Disgaea: Hour of Darkness. Game development is the responsibility of Nippon Ichi Software studio, including Phantom Brave and Hayarigami.

Magna Carta: Tears of Blood
Magna Carta: Tears of Blood

RPG 14 November 2005

Magna Carta: Tears of Blood is a typical representative of Japanese RPG games, the brightest point of which is the Final Fantasy series. This game, nearly a year after its premiere in Japan, passed through the big water and was published in a more understandable language by Atlus.

Grandia III
Grandia III

RPG 15 February 2006

Grandia III is the next installment of a well-known series, belonging to the cRPG genre and started in 1997 on the Sega Saturn platform. This series was created in order to establish a market competition for the client with the Final Fantasy saga, so among its characteristic elements we can distinguish among others a huge fantastic universe, an extensive storyline layer and a dynamic system of fighting with encountered opponents.

Kingdom Hearts
Kingdom Hearts

RPG 16 September 2002

It used to be a game named after Zelda. It turned out to be beautiful and it was remembered forever. After all, the creators of the equally captivating Final Fantasy series combined their world with the Disney universe, following the example of many elements in Zelda.

Final Fantasy X-2
Final Fantasy X-2

RPG 19 February 2004

A Japanese Roleplaying game which is a direct continuation of the themes from Final Fantasy X. Thanks to it we can learn what happened to the characters of this production. The game has changed significantly compared to the previous edition. The fight took on a certain tactical character and the campaign gained in non-linearity.