{"id":114038,"date":"2020-11-06T17:30:22","date_gmt":"2020-11-06T17:30:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/gamerant.com\/square-enix-underrated-ps2-games\/"},"modified":"2020-11-06T17:30:22","modified_gmt":"2020-11-06T17:30:22","slug":"10-underrated-square-enix-games-on-ps2-you-forgot-existed","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/itteacheritfreelance.hk\/wordpress\/index.php\/2020\/11\/06\/10-underrated-square-enix-games-on-ps2-you-forgot-existed\/","title":{"rendered":"10 Underrated Square Enix Games On PS2 You Forgot Existed"},"content":{"rendered":"

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It\u2019s hard to really pick an era where Square, or Square Enix<\/a>, reigned supreme. Was it the Super Nintendo? The PS1? Perhaps it was the PS2<\/a>? On that latter console, they released some all time greats like Final Fantasy X<\/i> and Kingdom Hearts<\/i>.<\/span><\/p>\n

RELATED: 10 Square Enix Games On PS2 That Never Left Japan<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

Then there were the titles that didn\u2019t gain notoriety for whatever reason. Maybe these games were reviewed poorly or perhaps they released on the wrong day. A small, unknown RPG going against juggernauts that span over wide swathes of gamers, like Call of Duty<\/i>, could not stand a chance next to them. It happens all the time.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

10 <\/span>The Bouncer<\/h2>\n
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This was an early PS2 brawler RPG. The most memorable aspect of it is that the main character, Sion, looks like Squall from Final Fantasy VIII<\/i><\/a> melded with Sora from Kingdom Hearts<\/i><\/a>. It is an average game that was cool at launch but never had any staying power to get a sequel. It\u2019s also very short so it is worth at least one playthrough.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/p>\n

9 <\/span>Dawn Of Mana<\/h2>\n
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This was seemingly an attempt to take the Mana<\/i> franchise down a similar path to Kingdom Hearts<\/i>. That is to say, it was a platformer action RPG<\/a>. That sounds great on paper but its biggest downfalls were the story and camera angles. It still looks great on the PS2 and if one can stomach the camera, it can be a whimsical adventure just like Kingdom Hearts<\/i>. <\/span><\/p>\n<\/p>\n

8 <\/span>Drakengard 2<\/h2>\n
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Both\u00a0Drakengard<\/i> games are fairly forgotten action RPGs. Even for Square Enix at the time, they were fairly simple. The formula was more akin to something like Dynasty Warriors<\/i> with tons of troops to slay.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/p>\n

RELATED: Every Final Fantasy (& Other RPGs) Squaresoft Released On The SNES<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<\/p>\n

The missing part of the equation that makes fans adore that other franchise so much is the co-op. Of the first two, this is the better PS2 games.\u00a0As an extra tidbit of lore, Nier<\/i> is based on the fifth ending to the first Drakengard.<\/i><\/span><\/p>\n<\/p>\n

7 <\/span>Musashi: Samurai Legend<\/h2>\n
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This was a sequel to a forgotten PS1 action RPG, Brave Fencer Musashi<\/i>. That game had some platforming elements and was more light-hearted. While not completely mature, this was definitely aimed more at teens hungry for a pure action title. Thanks to the cel-shaded graphics, it still looks stunning on PS2.\u00a0An HD version would clean up rather nicely. <\/span><\/p>\n<\/p>\n

6 <\/span>Fullmetal Alchemist 2: Curse\u00a0Of\u00a0The Crimson Elixir<\/h2>\n
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Most licensed based anime games are trash, but both this and its predecessor,\u00a0Fullmetal Alchemist and the Broken Angel<\/i>, are decent action RPGs<\/a>. They aren\u2019t very challenging and are simple in nature. Thanks to the visuals and the game itself staying true to the anime and manga, they at least make for good fan distractions. Of the two, this is the better game though.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/p>\n

5 <\/span>Front Mission 4<\/h2>\n
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Front Mission 4<\/i> is actually only the second game in the franchise to hit the West. There are many games in this series that remain Japanese exclusives. Thankfully fans have picked up the slack with a few of them regarding fan translations. Anyway, think of this game, and overall core series, like Final Fantasy Tactics<\/i><\/a> but with mechs. It is a legitimately well-reviewed game that just never caught on.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/p>\n

4 <\/span>Kingdom Hearts Re:Chain of Memories<\/h2>\n
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This was a very late PS2 title. It actually came with a re-release of Kingdom Hearts II<\/i> in Japan. That version never came to the West until the HD remaster on PS3, but Square Enix did see fit to release this remake of the Game Boy Advance original for whatever reason. It\u2019s a bit confusing release wise, but it is a good conversion of that GBA title.\u00a0Either version is better than the reviews. <\/span><\/p>\n<\/p>\n

3 <\/span>Dirge\u00a0Of Cerberus: Final Fantasy VII<\/h2>\n
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Among the playable things in the Compilation of Final Fantasy VII<\/i><\/a> that came to the West, this is regarded as the weakest. This sequel starred Vincent in a shooter action title similar in style to Devil May Cry<\/i>. The combat just wasn\u2019t up to snuff and more so that that, the camera angles were wretched. The story was also a bit over the top even for Final Fantasy VII<\/i><\/a>, but hardcore fans should seek this out anyway.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/p>\n

2 <\/span>Valkyrie Profile 2: Silmeria<\/h2>\n
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The first\u00a0Valkyrie Profile<\/i> is an underrated PS2 gem so it should stand to reason that its sequel would be too. While it has a similar theme, the gameplay is very different even for a Square Enix game at the time. <\/span><\/p>\n<\/p>\n

RELATED: PlayStation 2: The Top 5 Must-Own Exclusives (And 5 You Should Skip)<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<\/p>\n

Released in 2006, it was great for fans to see this series return, but because it was after the Xbox 360 launched and the same year as the PS3 and Wii release, it got overlooked. At the very least critics seemed to like it so that\u2019s something.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/p>\n

1 <\/span>Radiata Stories<\/h2>\n
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Valkyrie Profile 2<\/i> was only published by Square Enix while tri-Ace developed it for them. They also developed Radiata Stories<\/i> which actually released a year earlier. While not groundbreaking as some other Square Enix RPGs, many found it to be a solid RPG in the reviews. Almost two decades later it also holds up as one of the PS2\u2019s better-looking games. Fans would love to see it return with a sequel or remaster.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/p>\n

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