Best Playstation 2 Games for Atmosphere

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Shadow of the Colossus

$19.00 Est. at Amazon

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i think this is part of what makes the game great - it is nearly black and white and this bleakness adds greatly to the atmosphere the story is trying to project (that of a lone person facing great
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strengths: unique gameplay elements, great atmosphere weaknesses: graphics a slight disappointment, control loose summary: shadow of the colossus was hyped as one of the most unique game
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this game has practically atmosphere and ambience in its veins as the lighting and the textures give it an ethereal and almost tranquil feeling.
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graphics: it's very similar to ico where the light seems overexposed and very bright but it's not a game built for detail but more for an atmosphere.
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but that is where the magic of this game resides, not in complex storytelling or a vast variety of characters to interact with, but in an atmosphere of exquisite solitude and, dare i say,

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Positives: Nice Storyline, Good Gameplay, Excellent Graphics, Publisher: Sony

2 RECOMMENDED by 15 people for ATMOSPHERE

Ico for PlayStation 2

$123.00 Est. at Amazon

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there's not a whole lot of music, because the atmosphere is already so intense that music would be sensory overload and destroy the delicious realistic, lonely feeling.summary: this isn't a game, if
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the game has an extremely imposing atmosphere - you will stop playing it and feel the urgency of the princess' plight.
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no other game i've played has this level of atmosphere.
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ok, i know i'm probably not going to be very popular for this review but......the game was just "ok." true the graphics are amazing as well as the atmosphere.....but...i just don't get off on
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the mood and atmosphere of ico are unsurpassed by any game.

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Positives: Good Graphics, Great Storyline, Good Realism, ESRB Rating: T - (Teen)

3 RECOMMENDED by 18 people for ATMOSPHERE

Devil May Cry

$38.00 Est. at Amazon

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the graphics are astounding and the atmosphere of the game is spooky and surreal.
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both work tirelessly to build up atmosphere, and while battling monsters can turn up the speed a little, these games are meant to scare people through psychological manipulation, whether it's cheap
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the moody, evil atmosphere that permeated the entire game was perfect, and resembled the same moody, evil atmosphere in my apartment when my girlfriend is mad at me for playing playstation too much.
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a great mixture of minor rpg elements, survival/horror atmosphere and combat make this game a truly unique and outstanding hybrid game.
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even the music is pretty good and adds to the feel and atmosphere of the game.

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Positives: Good Gameplay, Long Game Length, Good Entertainment Value, Publisher: Capcom

4 RECOMMENDED by 9 people for ATMOSPHERE

NCAA Football 2005

$14.00 Est. at Amazon

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it's really the college atmosphere that really makes this game great.
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strengths: + authentic college experience + stadium atmosphere + create a sign + create a school/team/players + deep dynasty mode + easy to pick up and play weaknesses: - graphics - no
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the graphics are great, the home filed advantage really captures the college atmosphere, and the ability to suspend playes for school infractions make the game all that more intense, and realistic.
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however, seeing as how ea sports has committed themselves to re-creating as real an atmosphere as possible for us to enjoy, somebody in the oversight committee needs to be fired.
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my terps took on the mountaineers in west virginia and the atmosphere was so different from the 2004 version.

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Positives: Good Realism, Nice Gameplay, Good Graphics, ESRB Rating: E - (Everyone)

5 RECOMMENDED by 17 people for ATMOSPHERE

Devil May Cry 3

$13.00 Est. at Amazon

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both work tirelessly to build up atmosphere, and while battling monsters can turn up the speed a little, these games are meant to scare people through psychological manipulation, whether it's cheap
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a great mixture of minor rpg elements, survival/horror atmosphere and combat make this game a truly unique and outstanding hybrid game.
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it combines the action and gothic atmosphere of castlevania with the crisp, detailed 3d graphics characteristic of resident evil.
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the moody, evil atmosphere that permeated the entire game was perfect, and resembled the same moody, evil atmosphere in my apartment when my girlfriend is mad at me for playing playstation too much.
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and now that i've gotten my bias out of the way:the game has atmosphere.

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Positives: Challenging, Great Gameplay, Easy, ESRB Rating: M - (Mature)

Medal of Honor: Frontline

$17.00 Est. at Amazon

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that is how well it is done, well enough that it gives the game more of an atmosphere, but doesn't break in as to disturb you from your nazi shooting.
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but when combined with the best music and sfx i've ever heard in a game, the atmosphere is undeniable.
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the levels have great atmosphere and involve the great campains of wwii, but this is a formula we have seen before in the two other psx outtings and the pc game.
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the atmosphere and wide variety of missions is what really pulled me into this game.the graphics most of the time look spectacular.
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it is a linear, corridor shooter, but the mission objectives are clever and the world war ii atmosphere really sucks you in.

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Positives: Nice Sound Quality, Great Realism, Publisher: EA - Electronic Arts, ESRB Rating: T - (Teen)

Manhunt for PlayStation 2

$16.00 Est. at Amazon

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this is trully a game of atmosphere and immersion, one that makes you sweat cold, thinking what may be waiting for you in the next corner.
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maybe it was the music or the atmosphere or whatever but it reminded me of watching a really good and scarey horror flick.
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it's the atmosphere...
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the atmosphere in this game conceived the dark side of city, the abandonned city, full of rats and old crubling places.
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the atmosphere in the game is truely disturbing.

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Positives: ESRB Rating: M - (Mature), Genre: Action,Adventure, Publisher: Take 2 Interactive, Max. Number Of Players: 1

Grand Theft Auto: Vice City

$23.00 Est. at Amazon

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let it be said that if you generally shun 80's music you might feel a little swamped here, but hey, its all part of the atmosphere.its also worth noting, for anyone who has been living in a cave and
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the atmosphere of vice city really looks like it takes a step back in time, to a idealized beach that you can only see on tv reruns.
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the atmosphere is not quite as gritty at times as gta3, but then again it was meant to be a different setting.
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other than that, the models, feel, and general atmosphere is still the same.vehicles: with 100+ vehicles, this game definitely does not fail to please.
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it totally adds to the atmosphere of vice city and makes it make you feel like you are really there especially since they use real classic 80's songs.

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Positives: Good Storyline, Great Gameplay, Long Game Length, ESRB Rating: M - (Mature)

Resident Evil 4

$15.00 Est. at Amazon

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i was kind of afraid to even get started with this game because i remember watching a friend playing it and being terrified of the villagers and the atmosphere overall.
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admittedly, the fixed camera did help to make the scary atmosphere as you couldn't see what was around the next corner, and it did mean that hi-resolution backdrops could be used.
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one final minor complaint is with the atmosphere in the game.
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the thing oozes with atmosphere, exploding heads still look great and the back corners of europe look unsettling.
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don't come to this expecting the horror of earlier resident evils or the atmosphere of silent hill, but if you want to blow holes in the undead, boy are you in for a treat!

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Positives: Good Gameplay, Excellent Storyline, Nice Graphics, ESRB Rating: M - (Mature)

Katamari Damacy

$13.00 Est. at Amazon

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it is easy, and a rule of a game rolls small ball and rolls up a small accessory and raises it, and it depends, and i am happy, and attractive background music directs an atmosphere though i am unique
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the dialogue also feels like it was almost purposefully translated as literally as possible, to add to the goofy atmosphere, which in effect has made the king of all cosmos one of my favorite video
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everything has a very simple, almost fluorescent appearance, adding to the wacky atmosphere of the game.
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to be sure, the concept is a fairly simple one, but the sheer variety of items available for collection and the delightful atmosphere the game puts you in makes this one of the most engaging games
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they aren't bad, they are perfect for the atmosphere.

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Positives: Good Entertainment Value, Nice Sound Quality, Great Gameplay, ESRB Rating: E - (Everyone)

Metal Gear Solid 2: Sons of Liberty

$25.00 Est. at Amazon

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everything looks beautiful, even if it is in a dark, gloomy atmosphere.
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the soundtrack is pretty good, it does give the right atmosphere at all times, sometimes it overtakes the actors voice and is a bit tough to hear what they are saying, as so do the sound effects
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the atmosphere generated is fantastic.
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there is even a bit of humor thrown in, but not enough to detract from the serious atmosphere.
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:) people don't understand that metal gear is supposed to have a movie-like atmosphere.

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Positives: Excellent Gameplay, Great Sound Quality, Nice Storyline, ESRB Rating: M - (Mature)

NCAA Football 2003

$72.00 Est. at Amazon

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-atmosphere: although the short pregame bit before games (televised games) is repetitive, it still never fails to pump me up for the game (however lame that may be).
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madden2003 , nfl2k, good games yes, but the best game out of the bunch this year : ncaa 2003.why?unlike the pro game, ncaa 2003 gives you the atmosphere of the college expereince.
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the atmosphere alone will give you the chills.
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for instance, the drum solos in the middle of plays make the atmosphere all the more realistic.
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pros:1) college atmosphere: adding all the fight songs, cheerleaders and more backgrounds truly makes you feel you are back on campus.2) ai: both sides of the ball are better, with dt's clogging up

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Positives: Good Graphics, Good Realism, Good Gameplay, ESRB Rating: E - (Everyone)

Final Fantasy VII: Dirge of Cerberus

$33.00 Est. at Amazon

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other then that i really liked this game, i loved the music, visuals, story, especially the characters and the whole world/atmosphere was beautiful and there isn't anything that really botherd me
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the pre-rendered backdrops are still quite vivid and really lend themselves to the immersive atmosphere of the game.
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nobuo uematsu himself adds a spectaul;ar soundtrack to add even more atmosphere to a deep game.quite possibly the greatest game squaresoft has ever made.
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there is a real atmosphere to it, and a dreamlike quality to many of the plot twists and flashbacks, that put them seemingly on the edge of your own unconscious mind,like memories that could almost
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the overall atmosphere that final fantasy 7 brings with it, is incredible.

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Positives: Excellent Sound Quality, Great Gameplay, Easy, ESRB Rating: T - (Teen)

Grand Theft Auto 3

$15.00 Est. at Amazon

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there is just so much to do in this game and the atmosphere of liberty city just enhances it so much!
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it has great graphics, great sounds (from the "crunch" of running over a pedestrian, to the choice of radio stations), lots of hidden secrets and a wonderful atmosphere (including a wide array of
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another instance in which this game proves to be revolutionary is in its general atmosphere.
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anybody looking for a game that has atmosphere and style should pick up gta3.
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i wasn't a fan of the other gta's because while the theory and atmosphere were ok, the gameplay really blew and the graphics were just too awkward for me.

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Positives: Good Storyline, Great Sound Quality, Good Graphics, Genre: Racing / Driving

God of War

$18.00 Est. at Amazon

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you are not in control of the view angle, but the game usually picks the best possible perspective to add to the atmosphere and mood of the area.
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the music featured in this game fits the atmosphere very well.
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the scenery and playing atmosphere is near the top of all console games ever made, with ico and prince of persia barely surpassing it.
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and the atmosphere of the story is rather gloomy.

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Positives: Easy, Excellent Gameplay, Nice Storyline, ESRB Rating: M - (Mature)

Kingdom Hearts

$23.00 Est. at Amazon

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it takes too long to get anywhere.still, you can't go wrong with the atmosphere, and its nice to see aeris and cloud being reunited after you win the game, even if the rest of the ending is weak.
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boasting a deep storyline, great atmosphere, and spot-on voice acting, this game hits the mark on virtually every level.
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although it's atmosphere is not based on any disney movie, it has a more final fantasy vibe to it, and has a lot of elements from ff games in it.
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fragments of the legendary disney magic peek out of corners here and there, met on occasion by pieces of the famed final fantasy atmosphere.
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some of the bosses (curse you maleficent!!!) made me want to smash my playstion, and with gamers half my age, well...they'll never get to see the ending (which definately hints a sequel)all and all,

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Positives: Great Sound Quality, Excellent Storyline, Good Graphics, ESRB Rating: E - (Everyone)

NCAA Football 2004

$45.00 Est. at Amazon

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the brand of football helps (the option pitch, unorthodox defenses), but the game reeks of college atmosphere once again.
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really covers the college atmosphere, typical high quality ea football.
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sure a few touches where added here and there (locker room exits, cheerleaders with flags, canons etc.), but i was hoping that more improvements would have been added to heighten the atmosphere.
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pros: improved dynasty mode, more tackling and catching animations, captures the college atmosphere.

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Positives: Great Realism, Nice Graphics, Nice Gameplay, ESRB Rating: E - (Everyone)

Jak And Daxter

$20.00 Est. at Amazon

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while travelling through the vast world, it gives a very dark dreary sense, and makes you feel out of place, thus the dark atmosphere.the most obvious addition to this game is the weaponry.
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abandoning it's somewhat cheerier atmosphere from the first jak and daxter,jak 2 takes a totally different route,storyline and gameplay wise.
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also the atmosphere in this game is wonderful , and there are many cool levels in here .
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but naughty dog does a great job with this baby and they bump up the toughness, story, and all around general atmosphere of this game.
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its like the atmosphere during the game was even improved!

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Positives: Great Graphics, Nice Gameplay, Great Storyline, Genre: Action,Action,Adventure

Metal Gear Solid 3: Subsistence

$79.00 Est. at Amazon

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however, unlike twin snakes or sons of liberty, this game has more acoustic songs which really help to create an atmosphere of peace & love at times, especially in the fmv sequences of jack & eva.
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the unseen elements would be story, atmosphere, and emotion.

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Positives: Nice Online Play, Good Gameplay, Good Entertainment Value, ESRB Rating: M - (Mature)

Sly 2: Band of Thieves

$19.00 Est. at Amazon

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the different environments are huge and, while some are similar to one another, most of them have a distinct atmosphere.
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the game really had a stealthy and "thievie" atmosphere to it , because you had to sneak around all the time so the guards wont notice you in each level , and you can also pickpocket them to get

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Positives: Good Entertainment Value, Excellent Graphics, Good Realism, Genre: Action,Adventure

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Playstation 2 Games

Best Playstation 2 Games for Atmosphere

Shadow of the Colossus

Ico for PlayStation 2

Devil May Cry

NCAA Football 2005

Devil May Cry 3

Medal of Honor: Frontline

Manhunt for PlayStation 2

Grand Theft Auto: Vice City

Resident Evil 4

Katamari Damacy

Metal Gear Solid 2: Sons of Liberty

NCAA Football 2003

Final Fantasy VII: Dirge of Cerberus

Grand Theft Auto 3

God of War

Kingdom Hearts

NCAA Football 2004

Jak And Daxter

Metal Gear Solid 3: Subsistence

Sly 2: Band of Thieves

Smackdown

Wrestler

Superstar

Hardcore

Kingdom Hearts 2

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