{"id":217997,"date":"2021-03-17T20:04:27","date_gmt":"2021-03-17T20:04:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/gamerant.com\/sony-ps2-games-ps4-ps5-backwards-compatibility-re-releases\/"},"modified":"2021-03-17T20:04:27","modified_gmt":"2021-03-17T20:04:27","slug":"sony-should-bring-more-ps2-games-to-ps4-and-ps5-game-rant","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/itteacheritfreelance.hk\/wordpress\/index.php\/2021\/03\/17\/sony-should-bring-more-ps2-games-to-ps4-and-ps5-game-rant\/","title":{"rendered":"Sony Should Bring More PS2 Games to PS4 and PS5 | Game Rant"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Backwards compatibility is an odd topic these days. In an era of so many remasters and remakes, it seems to be getting less popular to digitally re-release an old game with the minimum necessary\u00a0resolution and system-level upgrades. Apart from the fondly remembered Virtual Console of Nintendo\u2019s Wii\/Wii U days, Sony<\/a> also made an effort to bring many PS1 and PS2 titles to the PS3 and PS4. Many will recall the PS1 Classics line for PS3, that included a fairly large number of Final Fantasy<\/em> games, Spyro<\/em>, Crash Bandicoot<\/em>, and various other beloved games for that era. Sony took some steps to continue that line into the PS2<\/strong> era for the PS4, but stopped at an odd point.<\/p>\n

As it stands, the list of PlayStation 2<\/a> titles for the PS4 include\u00a054 games, the vast majority of which were re-released between 2015 and 2018. The two 2018 games were fighting games from SNK, and the lone 2019 title was Bandai Namco\u2019s Ace Combat 5: The Unsung War<\/em>. Even more bizarrely, only six\u00a0PS2 games were re-released in Japan, with most of the effort going into putting games out in North America and Europe. It has been over two years since a PS2 game has been re-released as an emulated title on a PlayStation system. With many of the PS2’s classics turning 20 this year, it\u2019s about time for Sony to step up to bat with more old games.<\/p>\n

RELATED:\u00a0The 10 Biggest PlayStation 2 Games Turning 20 In 2021<\/a><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

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One of the most surprising things to realize when looking back at the PS2 titles not on modern systems is how many iconic Sony titles are missing from the lineup. God of War 3 Remastered<\/em> and the 2018 God of War<\/em> soft reboot are the only God of War<\/em> games present on the PS4;\u00a0God of War\u00a0<\/em>1<\/em> and 2<\/em> being conspicuously absent. The original Ratchet & Clank<\/em> trilogy, including the first game, Going Commando<\/em>, and Up Your Arsenal<\/em>,\u00a0are also absent on the PS4, despite the first game’s\u00a0remake\u00a0being there, and Rift Apart<\/em> coming out<\/a> soon for PS5. All of these games have been released in past collections, but it\u2019s prime time to bring them to modern consoles.<\/p>\n

The original Sly Cooper<\/em> trilogy, while not as relevant as those other games, is also missing from the PS4 despite\u00a0its PS3 re-release. Having those games back would be a great\u00a0leadup to\u00a0a revival, as would Guerrilla Games\u2019 classic first-person shooter Killzone<\/em>. Killzone 1<\/em> is dated, but a package of Killzone\u00a0<\/em>1<\/em>, 2<\/em>, and 3<\/em> would still drum up some hype for the old series.<\/p>\n

Genji: Dawn of the Samurai<\/em><\/a> would be a great game to remind players that there was another, better game in that infamously meme’d hack-and-slash franchise. Finally, it is a real shame that ICO<\/em>\u2019s last appearance was on a PS3 collection with Shadow of the Colossus<\/em>. The beautiful old puzzle platformer deserves new life on a console that can really let its visuals shine.<\/p>\n

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Of course, the PlayStation 2 was a massive system, sporting game variety fueled by developers all over the world. Third-party titles like Dragon Quest 8: Journey of the Cursed King<\/em> and the original Burnout<\/em> trilogy added a lot of spice to Sony\u2019s already strong first-party offering, and it would be great to have them back.<\/p>\n

Capcom could bring forward its Clover Studio classics Viewtiful Joe<\/em> and God Hand<\/em><\/a> to add a healthy dose of stylish action to the PS4 and PS5\u2019s lineup. Ubisoft could bring\u00a0Rayman 2<\/em>,\u00a03<\/em>,\u00a0and\u00a0Beyond Good & Evil<\/em>\u00a0forward\u00a0to\u00a0delight many fans\u00a0without too much hassle. Tecmo Koei\u2019s older Ninja Gaiden<\/em> games are finally reaching modern platforms, but some of the older Dynasty Warriors<\/em> games, like 3<\/em> and 4<\/em>, deserve to come with them.<\/p>\n

Namco Bandai has always been a very strong supporter of PlayStation platforms, and it could finally remaster Soul Calibur 2<\/em>, Tekken Tag Tournament<\/em>, and Tales of Symphonia<\/em> for the PS4 and PS5. Atlus could bring Persona 3<\/em> and 4<\/em> to the PS4 to stand beside Persona 5<\/em>, and Konami could even give remastering Silent Hill 2<\/em> and 3<\/em> another shot. And of course, many a fan would kill to have TimeSplitters 2<\/em><\/a> on modern consoles, especially with online multiplayer. There is an incredible excess of great PlayStation 2 games that deserve to be brought to the PS4 and PS5, and many are hoping that Sony will start authorizing their releases once again.<\/p>\n

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