jRPGReleased PS2 Video Games
Video Games Encyclopedia by Gamepressure.com
A list of Released jRPG video games for PS2 sorted by popularity among gamers.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Kingdom Hearts II
RPG 28 March 2006
This is a combination of two worlds: animation by Walt Disney, which has been known for decades, and the universe of "Final Fantasy", a brilliant series of video games. In this way, in the field of entertainment and pop culture, America meets Japan.
Shadow Hearts: Covenant
RPG 27 September 2004
Created by Nautilius studio, Shadow Hearts: Covenant is a successful continuation of an RPG released in 2001. The action of the game takes place in our world, full of magic and strange creatures, and its background is the beginning of the First World War.
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.
Xenosaga Episode I: Der Wille zur Macht
RPG 24 February 2003
Xenosaga is a soil game. Not only will it make you admire the beautiful graphics, but you will also reflect on the dilemmas of the characters of this story. And graphics don't always go hand in hand with soil, transplanting - that's why it's worth paying attention to this title.
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.
Romancing SaGa
RPG 21 April 2005
Remake of the classic jRPG game released in 1992. We play the role of one of the eight available characters and together with the gathered team we travel through the land of Mardias in order to stop the evil forces awakening from falling asleep. We are fighting turn-based duels, developing character skills and getting better and better equipment, preparing for the final start, on which the fate of the world depends.
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.
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.
Dark Cloud 2
RPG 17 February 2003
Dark Cloud 2 is a continuation of the enthusiastically received RPG produced by Level 5 corporation. Like its predecessor, the title allows us to embark on an epic journey through fairy-tale locations.
Grandia II
RPG 28 January 2002
Sequel of the famous cRPG game Grandia, released only for SEGA Saturn and Playstation consoles. The player becomes a young mercenary named Ryudo, entangled in a fight to prevent the evil god Valmar from reborn.
Xenosaga Episode II: Jenseits von Gut und Böse
RPG 15 February 2005
Xenosaga Episode II: Jenseits von Gut und Böse is the second (after Der Wille zur Macht) part of the series of cRPG products from the Country of Cherry Blossom. The subtitle was again borrowed from the literary work of Friedrich Nietzsche, and the influence of this nineteenth-century German philosopher can also be seen in the actual game.
Atelier Iris 3: Grand Phantasm
RPG 29 May 2007
The third part of the popular Japanese role-playing game. This time, the main characters set out to search for lost fragments of the magical book, thanks to which it will be possible to fulfill their wishes.
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.
River King: A Wonderful Journey
RPG 11 November 2005
River King: A Wonderful Journey is a game that is a distant cousin of the Harvest Moon series. This title focuses on one aspect of the farm's activity with HM - fishing. The game can be described as an RPG in which we do not lead a warrior, a druid or a magician, but an angler.
Valkyrie Profile 2: Silmeria
RPG 26 September 2006
Valkyrie Profile 2: Silmeria ® is a cRPG game developed by Tri-Ace studio programmers, cooperating with Square Enix. The title is a prequel to the 1999 issue of Valkyrie Profile.
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.
.hack//G.U. vol. 1//Rebirth
RPG 24 October 2006
.hack//G.U. vol. 1//Rebirth is the fifth production, taking place in the popular game universe and anime .hack. This time, however, we are dealing with a completely new cycle, the plot of which takes place 7 years after the events known from .hack///Quarantine Part 4.
Tales of Legendia
RPG 07 February 2006
Tales of Legendia is a jRPG game, produced by Namco's development team. The main characters, Senel and Shirley, are siblings who accidentally board a giant island ship, The Legacy. The combat mechanics used in the game is based on the X-LiMBS (Crossover Linear Motion Battle System).
Shadow Hearts: From the New World
RPG 07 March 2006
Shadow Hearts: From the New World is the third game in the series Shadow Hearts. This Japanese RPG was produced by Nautilus, also responsible for the two previous titles.