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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
Persona 4
RPG 10 July 2008
Shin Megami Tensei: Persona 4 is another part of the Japanese cRPG series, created and released by Atlus. The game, which is longer, more complicated and intriguing than the previous versions of the series, throws us into the rural landscapes of Japan.
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.
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.
Final Fantasy X
RPG 19 July 2001
This is the first part of the series to appear on PlayStation 2. Choc doesn't bring many breakthrough solutions, but it takes full advantage of the possibility of a console where you can get into it.
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).
Code Age Commanders
RPG 13 October 2005
Code Age Commanders is a Far East cRPG game. Yusuke Naora is responsible for the creation of the title, a man who has worked, among others, on the production of Final Fantasy X and Unlimited SaGa.
Shining Force Neo
RPG 20 October 2005
Shining Force Neo tells the story of a teenage knight named Max, who has spent the last two years on gruelling exercises as he prepares himself for the role of an elite warrior. Unfortunately, the idyll does not last forever. Like a thunder from the bright sky, powerful forces of evil appeared, capturing the entire surrounding area. After the first victorious battle, Max was seconded by his master to his hometown of Greensleeves, which is to be the beginning of his path to glory.
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.
Ephemeral Fantasia
RPG 09 July 2001
Classic Japanese RPG, offering a large number of spectacular battles, a thoughtful character development system and numerous subquestures. Playing with time also deserves attention.
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.
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.
Orphen: Scion of Sorcery
RPG 03 August 2000
Action RPG game with a view of a third person, created on the basis of anime series titled Sorcerous Stabber Orphen. We play the role of the dark wizard Orphen and together with our companions we explore the mysterious Island of Chaos. We take part in numerous arcade sequences, talk to the characters we meet and fight dangerous monsters.
Final Fantasy XII International Zodiac Job System
RPG 09 August 2007
Final Fantasy XII International Zodiac Job System is an extended version of the twelfth installment of the jRPG best-selling cycle created by Square Enix. Manufacturers have improved the graphical interface, introduced three new game modes, and significantly modified the character development system.
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.
Star Ocean: Till the End of Time
RPG 30 August 2004
Square Enix is famous for its brilliant and unique jRPG games. One of them is Star Ocean: Till the End of Time - the third part of the series started on the SNES console.
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.