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Must Have Games for the Playstation 2
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Metal Gear Solid 3 Snake EaterMetal Gear Solid 3 Snake Eater
Buy new: $14.99 / Used from: $2.50
The third installment in the Metal Gear Solid saga, it's actually a prequel. With new features like camoflage and close-quarters-combat, it gives insight into the history of Foxhound, the CIA, and just how Big Boss came about.
Zone of the Enders: The 2nd RunnerZone of the Enders: The 2nd Runner
Buy new: $149.99 / Used from: $20.99
Giant fighting robots, beautifully rendered scenery, and an in-depth storyline make for an interesting game. The controls are flawless, there are endless combinations of moves, and it's sure to keep you on the edge of your seat until the last battle.
Final Fantasy XIIFinal Fantasy XII
Buy new: $19.49 / Used from: $8.24
Final Fantasy XII takes a big step away from it's predecessors. Random battles are finally done away with, and new interesting features like the Liscence Board and Gambits keep it fresh and new. It's very different from all the other Final Fantasy titles in all the best ways.
Grand Theft Auto: San AndreasGrand Theft Auto: San Andreas
Buy new: $22.98 / Used from: $1.75
As far as the world of Grand Theft Auto goes, this is the biggest and most expansive. Hundreds of vehicles, missions, side-missions, and no loading time between areas can keep you occupied for months at a time.
Guitar Hero (Bundle with Guitar)Guitar Hero (Bundle with Guitar)
Buy new: $141.99 / Used from: $28.98
One of the most interesting games to ever come out, you get to live out your dreams of rock stardom and play to tunes by everyone from Joan Jett to Ozzy Osbourne. Career mode lets you unlock new songs, guitars, and characters. A very innovative and unique game.
Guitar Hero 2 Bundle with GuitarGuitar Hero 2 Bundle with Guitar
Buy used from: $23.99
Guitar Hero II adds to the fun with over 55 new songs, new play modes, letting you choose between Lead, Bass, and Rhythem, and a two-player mode. There's also more characters, guitars, and plenty of other unlockables to attain.
Dance Dance Revolution Max 2Dance Dance Revolution Max 2
Buy new: $29.98 / Used from: $5.00
This one is special in the fact that if you're a gamer and like to be active, you get to do both at the same time. Dance to various techno songs as well as a few recognizable hits. There's plenty of songs and modes to keep anyone occupied. For the ultimate challenge, try Endless Mode.
Dynasty Warriors 5Dynasty Warriors 5
Buy new: $62.94 / Used from: $8.94
Dynasty Warriors 5 finally gives each character their own individual storyline, instead of basing it only on the Empires. Though the graphics are still roughly unchanged, a new weapon system, new characters, and dozens of storylines will make it hard to put down the controller.
The BouncerThe Bouncer
Buy new: $114.92 / Used from: $3.95
Although Squaresoft is known for it's RPGs, it made a breakthrough with a fighting game known as the Bouncer. It's very unique with a riveting storyline and plenty of different characters and styles to unlock. The graphics are beautiful, the voice acting, superb.
Gran Turismo 4Gran Turismo 4
Buy new: $17.99 / Used from: $4.45
A racing game that has it all. Beautiful graphics, hundreds upon hundreds of cars, real-life physics, new tracks as well as classics. If you want to reach 100 percent and unlock all the secret rides, it's going to take a while.