20 PS2 Games That Deserve A Remake

Welcome to MojoPlays and today we’re hoping these PS2 games will one day have another chance on modern consoles. For this video we’ll be looking at even more games that missed their golden opportunity to become timeless classics that deserve one more try with all the modern bells and whistles. Our list includes “The Punisher” (2005), “Freedom Fighters” (2003), “Tony Hawk’s Underground” (2003), “The Thing” (2002), “Burnout 3: Takedown” (2004) and more! What is your favorite PS2 game you’d love to see remade? Let us know down in the comments.
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[@mojoplays]

What is your favorite PS2 game you’d love to see remade? Let us know down in the comments. Watch more PS2 videos -> kzbin.info/aero/PLCXa2CCtHXq3j-kU1oLquQVMeA_GXlofP

[@Snaaake_Beater]

Shadow of the Colossus Got already a Remake so I say crash twinsanity Sly Cooper and Jak and Daxter

[@russelldeane4591]

State of Emergency and Smugglers Run would be great games for remake.

[@hatredforhumanity]

You know half of the games is not playstation only right?

[@hamishdrummond9962]

Timesplitters 2 100%

[@muhamadikhsankurniawan9014]

MK Shaolin Mobk will great if have a remake

[@ChristianFrates1997]

The early 2000s are the golden age of gaming.

[@SonicTheDarkHedgehog]

Correction! 80s and 90s were the true golden age of gaming.

[@coolbreeze3793]

@@SonicTheDarkHedgehog I’d say those times paved the way but to each their own. Games in the early 2000s were muahh.

[@MR.__G]

Yes the 6th generation of gaming (ps2, Xbox, gamecube) was the best !! I’m my opinion you can’t find a generation with a better gaming library.

[@gaminggoof1542]

And 2010s

[@Leo-pd4fc]

I've started gaming in 2007 when I was 5 years old kid and Ps2 was my first gaming console. Crash Bandicoot, Ratchet and Clank and Sly Cooper are my childhood of gaming. ❤🎮

[@a.jthomas6132]

The Simpsons: Hit and Run remake? Yes please! We needed it.

[@mattalan6618]

except it wont happen seeing as Disney owns the rights

[@teneesh3376]

If it did get remade, I would love if the Halloween level was finished. The game was definitely rushed and that level was very unfinished. Other than that and the art style and on foot controls, nothing really needs improving. The vehicle controls and missions are really great

[@jamesthecool2560]

I agree with you The Simpsons Hit and Run Remastered or Remake will be a Good idea because I miss playing The Simpsons Hit and Run

[@jsmith3946]

@@jamesthecool2560 if it did get remade it would end up being a x box exclusive because it was made by Activision and not EA

[@BrandonLeopardGaming]

​@@jsmith3946actually Disney owns the rights to the Simpsons so if they do a remake of hit and run it won't be with Activision at all, it'll be with somebody else.

[@pokemonslayer3345]

A Spider-Man: Friend or Foe remaster would be amazing, I loved playing that on the PS2 when I was a kid.

[@filig9]

That was a good list, but i do miss The Warriors! A really good game that deserve a remake

[@DrewSkee661]

Facts

[@ro7a25]

Facts I bought it for my ps4 pure nostalgia

[@PwerRanger01]

Needed.

[@andrewhaase1826]

Honorable Mentions: [These may be obvious, but these deserve a remake. Or by all means, a genuine re-release!] *The Original 4 Ratchet and Clank Games *The Sly Cooper Trilogy *Parappa The Rapper 2 *God of War 1 and 2 *Xenosaga Series

[@a.jthomas6132]

Bully deserve a sequel since it has been almost 20 years.

[@mortadasaleh7423]

I think Rule of Rose should be have a remake. The game has tons of flaws, but it has lot of potential to be remade into a great game.

[@ALLROSEGOLD]

I came to comment this ! Would love an obscure remake as well !

[@zachtwilightwindwaker596]

Another rare game on the list is Blood Will Tell. The game had an interesting gimmick even though the game was kind of mediocre. I don't see that getting remade since Sega doesn't fully own the rights to that game.

[@pokemonslayer3345]

I would love a Tony Hawk American Wasteland remaster. I know it's not a fan favorite but it's the only Tony Hawk game I played as a kid and I enjoyed it.

[@MrSkullMerchant]

Not a fan favorite? First iv heard of this 😮 its one of the best tony hawk games

[@Frawriest]

One of my favorites too after THUG1

[@moresomoze]

Thug for sure is the best American wasteland was a headache generator

[@hamishsewell5990]

The LoTR games and Star Wars: Bounty Hunter are PS2 that I’d love to see remakes of

[@Menahartvibes]

I’ve been thinking about this for awhile 🔥🔥

[@dreamguardian8320]

Star Wars: Bounty Hunter would be great to have back, for PS4 and 5.

[@hamishsewell5990]

@@dreamguardian8320 yeah, and they could get Temuera Morrison back to do the play Jango again

[@maxmarauder64]

This video needs a part 2 to include: True crime L.A & N.Y, The Warriors, Jack and Daxter, brothers in arms, Black, Lords of the Rings, Socom, Scarface, Sly Cooper, OG Star Wars battlefront and Bounty Hunters, NBA Streets… the list goes on.

[@jamesmcdonald9588]

Loved the scarface game, well underrated

[@bartoszgromadzki2484]

I would add Shellshock nam 67, Manhunt and MK shaolin monks👍🏻

[@Adam-M-]

I'm so glad someone remembers Downhill Domination. It's a great game, and I can only imagine a similar game on mountainboards.

[@fearlesscheshirecat1411]

The Lord of the Rings: The Third Age is easily one of the best games ever that deserve a remake.

[@jeffreydean5112]

Absolutely love this game!

[@Frawriest]

100% too many people missed that game

[@TerriblyAwesomeGames]

Bully, The Suffering, and Burnout! Oh man, those would be amazing. Never heard of Downhill Domination until now and now I need to check it out. Thank you as always!

[@noirczar5280]

Pretty fire list. This definitely bright back some great gaming memories with The Suffering & Psi Ops, but I think Onimusha deserved a mention.

[@yourhomiechillinvibes]

PS2 is the best console of all time and always will be! Fight Me!

[@T.Toney89]

MANHUNT with RDR2 graphics is a freaking DREAM!!!

[@ChanceOfLuckZer0]

I’m shook that Dark Cloud made the list. Absolutely one of my favorite games of all time!

[@Dbf1339]

Same!

[@danknhshinki73]

No Devil May Cry or God of War on the list? It think those classics deserve some remakes.

[@jarredkrum9894]

Why they still better then a lotta new games tbh and still hold up .

[@arthurperalta104]

Can you imagine what Hulk ultimate destruction would look like with today’s game graphics we need it

[@Dbf1339]

That game was addictive I beat it and remember just restarting 😂

[@Snaaake_Beater]

Crash twinsanity definitly

[@sorahearts3317]

Absolutely yes on Dirge of Cerberus FF VII!!

[@jackfinley199]

I 100% agree that all the Tony Hawk Games should be remastered! Just as long as they include Bam Margera!

[@feplays007]

From the list, I think the ones that can really be re-released as Remake are Code Veronica and Tony Hawk's.

[@someguy42093]

Imagine shadow of rome running with god of wars engine. Awesomeness

[@JustAVerySmith]

Thank you for bringing up Resident Evil: Code Veronica! With RE4 remake out, this is the obvious next project!

[@kurthill9070]

I never got why they gloss over RE:CV; it is technically the third game chronologically when you consider RE3: Nemesis was more of a RE2.5 or a RE:2 DLC than a sequel.

[@poisonedivysaur]

Dirge of Cerberus: Final Fantasy VII is the Metal Gear Rising: Revengeance of the final fantasy world both great games both not what i expected in the best way.

[@MrDuellane]

It may be an obscure title, but a remake of Buffy the Vampire Slayer: Chaos Bleeds with the Arkham combat engine would be amazing to see in this day

[@jamalvargas6146]

I Want a Lethal Enforcers (1992) Remake Or TV series I'd binge that In half a Weekend

[@Alex-ng6hc]

There are many other underrated PS2 games that deserve a remake to reintroduce them to today's gamers; Ape Escape 2, The Getaway, Tomb Raider Angel of Darkness, Star Wars Bounty Hunter, Soul Reaver 2, and Prince of Persia Warrior Within just to name a few

[@tenaciouspoetry]

The getaway for real

[@heroboygamebase2286]

Should've put Xenosaga I - III on the list. I think Bandai Namco should bring back the series a remake.

[@BrandonLeopardGaming]

Hard to believe the Crash Bandicoot PS2 titles are not on this list for a really good reason.

[@duescaymania2940]

I would love to get a monster rampage world tour remake, that game was so fun. As well as some movie tie in games like Madagascar and over the hedge

[@izzymoonbow36]

i would like a remake on some of the sims 2 games from ps2 and resident evil outbreak.

[@davanime877]

A Remake of Def Jam FFNY with Drake, Rick Ross, Skrillex, and more will be a dream for us

[@mattalan6618]

gonna be a bit difficult due to licensing and the fact a lot of the old roster isnt even a part of Deaf Jam anymore

[@heyzeus7007]

Hulk was sooo good. I also remember this little detail where if you picked up a civilian by accident the game gave you an option to just place them back on the ground and hulk would squat down a bit, and just pat them on the head.

[@iyabbzz]

Outside of PS2, imagine an Eternal Darkness return. The sanity meter in modern day would be INSANE (puns intended)

[@newageBoundhippie]

god I wish Nintendo would at least give us a Switch remaster of Eternal Darkness...I'd rebuy it in a heartbeat ( I still have the original and a Gamecube )

[@zachtwilightwindwaker596]

@@newageBoundhippie Doesn't Nintendo own that game now?

[@newageBoundhippie]

@@zachtwilightwindwaker596 they always owned the IP

[@zachtwilightwindwaker596]

@@newageBoundhippie I thought Silicon Knights was the original owner.

[@newageBoundhippie]

@@zachtwilightwindwaker596 Silicon Knights were just the developers. The IP was always owned by Nintendo

[@iyabbzz]

I’d love hit and run so much! It’s a money pit waiting to happen, nostalgia is a crazy way to make money. For SSX we have rider republic to replace it sadly. Can’t see the rest ever returning

[@shogunn2517]

I will pick up and play Freedom Fighters even today. That and Urban Reign are the reasons I keep my PS2 on the shelf. It isn't just a very simple yet refined 3rd person shooter the squad base element is something I don't think I can find in another game sense. Not the way Freedom Fighters did it at least. Cant say enough about that game. Definitely shouldn't have been abandoned.

[@c.s.-lebenskunst3171]

Bully was a masterpiece ❤

[@JidionisthebiggestMenace]

Great lost MoJo. PS2 games are legendary

[@segagirladventurespico]

Another great video ❤ I have the punisher 😊

[@canontheory]

Devil May Cry 1 is the number one game that needs a remake, Im surprised it wasn’t on here.

[@ARIXANDRE]

Graet list, with some deep cuts, though I wouldn't expect any licensed games to make a comeback.

[@Snaaake_Beater]

Burnout and motor Storm need to Comeback

[@RealOGfikey]

Definitely Veronica X remake. That game was class! If Capcom doesn't do a remake of it there will be no pie for them tonight!

[@partradio8]

The Punisher, Bully, The Thing, The Simpsons Hit and Run, The Suffering, and Burn out 3 are my pics for needing remasters. Loved these games as a young adult and would love to see them now with a fresh coat of paint

[@Menahartvibes]

But I would love a Simpsons game where you can probably create your own character and just do cool missions lol 😂

[@Acidrain82]

-The Warriors -True Crime Series -Lord of the Rings - The Third Age

[@paulsalopree7809]

The suffering is an amazing game along with the voice actors and story along with multiple endings depending on your actions...I will be waiting for midway to do their thing...also code veronica x

[@sebastiangrimm4472]

Freedom Fighters was soo underrated! Also, Maximo/Psy-Ops, The Suffering, Burnout. So much awesome Games we had

[@malic_zarith]

The old Hitman games definitely need a remake. Codename 47 is the intro to the series and it aged like milk. It's meme worthy, but it hasn't aged well.

[@SenorRusty]

I’d much rather have a midnight club dub edition over need for speed underground!! Please remaster that and keep the music!!

[@rahmellbrown162]

Just seeing ya starting with The Punisher, I know this is gonna be a good list

[@zakirstocks9514]

The Best PS2 Games of this list that definitely deserves a Remake are: 1. *The Simpsons: Hit & Run* 2. *Capcom's Maximo: Ghosts to Glory and Army of Zin* 3. *Capcom's Chaos Legion* 4. *Capcom's Shadow of Rome* 5. *Resident Evil: Code Veronica X* 6. *Marvel's The Incredible Hulk: Ultimate Destruction* 7. *Sly Cooper and the Thievius Raccoonus, Sly 2: Band of Thieves & Sly 3: Honor Among Thieves* 8. *Viewtiful Joe 1 & 2* 9. *Capcom's God Hand* 10. *Fatal Frame 2: The Crimson Butterfly* 11. *Jak & Daxter: The Precursor Legacy, Jak 2 & 3 and Jak X: Combat Racing* 12. *The SpongeBob SquarePants Movie (Video Game)* These are the Best Epic PS2 Games that definitely deserve a Remake.

[@KingKlose82]

Great list. +NBA Street

[@OriginalTYB]

Honorable mention “The Warriors” ‼️‼️ I need that remake in my life

[@robynwolph3836]

There is A BIG difference between a remaster and a remake. The Kingdom Hearts HD collections are remasters. Considering that bit, Kingdom Hearts 1 and 2 needed to be on this list.

[@blanketmobbypants]

I remember seeing Ico in target as a kid and thinking that game looks cool. It was ahead of its time. I wanna play it one day

[@Xelos-wq1xh]

Games | would want remade: Fatal Frame Manhunt Jak and Dexter Sly Cooper | love how you added Psyops that game blew my mind and to this day it still brings back great memories! :)

[@charlesschofield4018]

I agree with this list except The Simpsons: Hit and Run and SSX: Tricky. But I think Resident Evil: Code Veronica is better on the Sega Dreamcast than the PlayStation 2.

[@TheAnimeMegaFreak]

I think Extermination needs a polish remake

[@sharebear421]

Ring of red would be an awesome pick

[@_JPlays_]

Ghost Hunter is one I really think deserves a remake. Hidden gem on the system, and a blast to play.

[@TDG1992]

Primal deserves a remake from that generation

[@mjdf122]

So many great PS1 and PS2 games need to be remade which has been happening for PS3 PS4 and PS5

[@PopPunkNerd]

Star Wars Battlefront 2 OG Splashdown Rides Gone Wild Midnight Club 3 Twisted Metal Head On or Black Jak and Daxter series

[@jiwik731]

No games deserves a remake. Remake is death of creativity. Players deserves good, new and innovative games. We can play old games whenever we want.

[@donhatter159]

Tony Hawk Underground 2 on ps5 will be dope.

[@AA-iv2mx]

MONSTER RWMPAGE , SPIDER-MAN 2, HULK ULTIMATE, Incredible Hulk, Scarface, SpongeBob games, barnyard, (gta but for farm animals) Spider-Man 3, nba streets, sly coopers, nfl streets, etc ps2 and200s gaming is ethereal maybe I’m bias but the fact it was based on single player entertainment rather than relying on constant cash multiplayer schemes

[@JustinTheSpider]

Def Jam Fight for Ny should be up there

[@Menahartvibes]

They should definitely remake the Simpsons hit and run game for all consoles including PC too. 🤩👏🏾😮

[@jsmith3946]

it was made by Activision which is own by Microsoft so probably wouldn't come to ps5 if it did get remand

[@ryanmarshall778]

I forgot about Burnout 3!! I got that for Christmas years after it came out thinking my aunt just got me a crappy racing game, turned out to be my favorite gift that year lol

[@johnsesia9050]

The Punisher had other games before his PS2 outing. Also, Survivor is canonically next following 3. Further, you have a weird way of saying "continuity". Finally, no mention of Legend Of Kay yet again.

[@xAlexpark11x]

Dej Jam Vendetta, NBA Street 2, Burnout 3

[@paliscapes509]

RE: CVX, PSIOPS & THE SUFFERING ARE THE ONES IN DESPERATE NEED OF REMAKES🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏😊

[@deondraemcknight232]

Yes to the Simpsons hit and run ssx tricky and need for speed underground honorable mentions the nba and nfl street games and the first two def jam games

[@stevencraik9354]

Ray stevenson played the punisher in punisher warzone.

[@SpiderHulkThing]

I definitely agree with Punisher, Bully, Hulk, and Simpsons Hit and Run. Would also like to see remastered Godfather and the Warriors.

[@justthat69]

Dude, I thought I was the only one who wanted downhill domination remake. I remember playing on ps2 as kid man good times. That and code veronica X remake would be kick ass.

[@hatredforhumanity]

They need to re-title this as multiplatform game.

[@timalice-2833]

The ones I keep hoping for are the Shadow Hearts series. I kept my ps2 solely to be able to play those 3 games. A remake or at the very least a good remaster would be incredible

[@rlohn2352]

I hope we get a Dead Space 2 remake soon! I enjoyed the remake of the first one very much..

[@dulanjana5326]

Moreover how about The Constatine ,the x files: resist or serve and need for speed most wanted ? i think they deserve a remake too

[@teneesh3376]

Though most on this list is definitely remake worthy. I don't think Ico, SSX Tricky, Simpsons hit and run or Bully need one. Mainly cause the gameplay is perfectly fine. I don't like remakes that are just graphical improvements. A good remake takes the original and irons out the minor flaws it had, while still keeping the spirit of the original. Most of the games here do need that. So I'm glad most of the games here are that

[@antwauneharris6663]

A Bully remake is shut and take my money territory

[@dulanjana5326]

i believe 100% the thing must be remake as it is the missing plot in the timeline❤️

[@MrSberg1000]

Two things: 1. When it comes to the Punisher you forgot Ray Stevenson (Punisher: War Zone). 2. Honorable mention: Mercenaries: Playground of Destruction.

[@jsmith3946]

the guy who wrote the streak played the Punisher cool

[@MrSberg1000]

That would be Ray Stevens you're thinking about.

[@lugotiburon4581]

Haven Call of the King was my favorite on the PS2. It was supposed to be a trilogy but alas, only the first came out. 😩

[@jwill7998]

This list lacks the Sly Cooper trilogy and TimeSplitters.

[@matthewvorwald7169]

Resident Evil Code Veronica X definitely needs a remake, and one thing Capcom can do with it is tone down the difficulty and nerf the enemies' health. That's the only thing I didn't like about Code Veronica is that it was so hard. When it comes to the Simpsons Hit and Run, personally, I would much rather be happy if they just port it to modern consoles and update the controls. But I definitely wouldn't mind if they did remake it, and I think one of things they could do with it is add more cars from both the Simpsons show, and maybe even cars from other shows and movies like the 1967 Chevy Impala from Supernatural. I would love to drive that around Springfield. Another game I wouldn't mind getting a remake is Godzilla Unleashed. Playing that on PS2 was fun, but the frame rate wasn't all that good at times. And since it's been years since we got a Godzilla game on consoles, I think now would be the time for a remake of Godzilla Unleashed, as well as Godzilla Save the Earth.

[@AshPrimeDCFC]

A State of Emergency remake would look incredible today.

[@vincentmichel5165]

Max Payne ,splinter cell series, midnight club 2 onimusha 2

[@RayRaeTV]

Freedom Fighters was one of my FAVORITE games! Core Memory unlocked.

[@LestatandBerial]

Dark cloud 1 and 2 were some of my favorite titles on the PS2.

[@hanzosiku]

I really really want the Punisher remake.😢 I still play ultimate destruction. Would also like a remake of psi ops .

[@Legendof412]

THUG and Ico I would love to see them get a remaster. Same for Scooby-Doo Night of 100 Frights. Really underrated game

[@showtimeswissR]

The Bouncer is my #1 game they NEED to remake, that game was soooo Good and one of the first games on ps2 with multiple endings based on the decisions you make. With today technology this game would be a classic!!

[@jarredkrum9894]

Id prefer a sequel over a remaster for bouncer

[@paytonturner1421]

I really want metal arms glitch in the system to be remade on modern consoles. It's a good idea and a money maker.

[@dx-dragon4399]

Maximo needs a remake

[@herrypottier4201]

An honorable menton would be hunter: the reckoning it was a fun top-down shooter that would be awesome to play again