Reviewing All PS2 Launch Games With My Best Friend

[@d_jerg13]

It’s so good to see Terrell!!! The mystic community can’t get enough of him and Melissa!

[@armandomorales0921]

Wait I thought his name was Radical K Reggie?

[@matthewbraith0411]

Nod

[@MrAweeze]

They do not all look alike ​@@armandomorales0921

[@thajazzzprovidaaa26]

@@armandomorales0921 You're thinking of MetalJesus lol Another great creator and his friend lol

[@BlueCrashFigurineHoldingWumpa]

@@armandomorales0921 very mildly racist?

[@AndyOates95]

There's quite a lot of KZbinrs who like to do content with their friends every so often and it just doesn't come across as good as their normal content for whatever reason like the chemistry doesn't work as well on camera and it knocks off the flow, whereas every video you guys do together feels so sweet and genuine and is a delight to watch

[@NeilGenres]

cause theyre just doing the video idea, not searching or trying to force content during it or purposely trying to make it interesting. Just being natural.

[@JacobHatesRunning]

God damn everybody needs a Terrell in their life

[@Jermster_91]

I felt that.

[@musicnwhatever]

some of us still out here searching for that for life homie ):

[@tomdarbyshire1703]

Games brought me my life long friends too, so great to see! 😁

[@connorsol]

"PS2" and "With my best friend" are both great things to see in a youtube title in 2024. Too many of us are making hour-long video essays in pits of loneliness where we have more screens in front of our faces than friends left in our lives (and I say that as introvert who actually kinda likes it, but, still!)

[@SwiftGuyver.]

Mystic Ryan, Terrell & Melissa...name a more iconic trio...

[@noxcure]

Ed, Edd, and Eddy

[@umz1828]

Who’s Melissa

[@thehunter7422]

​@@umz1828 Ryan's Cat , the one and only Melissa lol🙌

[@SwiftGuyver.]

@@umz1828 Mystic's pet cat

[@iiviinstiinct3064]

Mark ,Bob, and wade

[@Arsenolx]

Man the pre-rendered cutscenes were such a trip back then. Me and my brother used to fantasize about how real time graphics would become that good in the future. Crazy that they've become even better than that

[@Dis2good]

Right. Back then we would say, in the future this would look crazy! Now, i can’t imagine graphics looking better. Especially when you have games like TLOU and FF7 Rebirth.

[@coments101]

​@@Dis2goodRDR2 gives me hope that we'll eventually have a game that's entirely indistinguishable from real life.

[@alexanderstormdahl2562]

@@coments101 Cyberpunk with path tracing feels eerily real. There's something special about light reacting the way it does in real life.

[@TheDjorama]

Every time you too get together to make a video it’s always special. Love these types of videos

[@SwiftGuyver.]

Ryan & Terrell videos are always so wholesome! Best bros for life!

[@ToastyCubes]

Fun fact, Gran Turismo 3 was meant to be a launch title for the PS2, but Polyphony Digital's initial version of the game was said to have controlled so poorly that they delayed it, hence why the game has the "A-Spec" subtitle. There's also I wanna say ~3 cancelled launch games for the console that never went out of alpha.

[@VergilHiltsLT]

At launch, PS2 development kits were rough with messy instructions (it provided at all), and it was generally harder to develop for. This would explain those cancelled games, until developers got acquainted with the hardware and games started getting better graphics, controls, stability, etc. Some games like Devil May Cry 1, released only a year after PS2 launch, were super well-optimized right off the bat and still play amazingly well. This game has never crashed for me in decades of playing.

[@NoonDragoon]

Living vicariously through this video, as I never owned a PS2 as a kid but always really wanted one.

[@StarKillerMystogan]

Not to expensive now, and most games are still fantastic even with the graphics

[@TheSaiyanAndroidian]

Two games you should definitely try if you get a PS2 is Tekken Tag Tournament and Street Fighter EX3 there are also other games out there but it depends on what you are into

[@jaythomas468]

I REMEMBER the PS2 launch DISTINCTLY. I have never wanted a new console SO BADLY and didn’t get one until a few months AFTER it launched. But anyway, I remember their being sentiment at the time from the “gaming media” that the PS2 launch library “wasn’t all that” because it was “lacking a Mario 64-style killer app.” Which is kinda crazy in retrospect because I think PS2 had one of the BETTER launches. They had a game for just about every kind of genre, even if it wasn’t like “10/10 GOTY material.” Plus, SSX, TimeSplitters, Tekken Tag Tournament, and Dynasty Warriors 2 were ENOUGH to keep me and my friends content and occupied for MONTHS.

[@badbeck4]

I love whenever we get videos with Terrell. Watching you both get so much joy out of each other and the games your playing is what gaming and friendship are all about. Gotta go tell my boys I love them now

[@Zerkdilz]

Literally just turned 34 thank you for the bday present and thank you for ya time ❤

[@DeadUponAll]

I turned 27 yesterday lol. Happy birthday.

[@gleam6370]

I turn 26 next year. Hbd

[@michaelsieklucki5060]

I turned 34 on Dec 8th. We are getting old 😂

[@paulpau1]

happy birthday!

[@davesmith3529]

I turned 44 today and happy birthday

[@Alexred94]

Bring Terrell more!it’s a nice change of pace and your obvious chemistry is there on camera!

[@coreykneedler4110]

When he started running into all those hurdles in track and field I lost it! Imagine seeing that in real life during a competition! 😂🤣😂

[@biggie6458]

So glad i found ryan in 2012 on my psvita when it had KZbin his content over the years has been amazing and it's great to see his subscribers grow he deserves more for the content he puts out and also thank you ryan for the great content

[@Paragleiber]

30:58 There are actually quite a lot of bike games nowadays. It's just a niche genre, so you don't hear much about it. RIDE 5, MotoGP 24, MXGP 24, SBK 22, Monster Energy Supercross 6 and TT Isle of Man 3 are all PS5 games that are part of ongoing bike racing franchises.

[@OmarPlays6]

Would Trials count as well?

[@CIMaestas]

I am truly grateful to still have this console and it being playable. I still have all my games that I had like 20 years ago that I played recently and man what a rush of nostalgia that was. I almost started crying lol

[@TUKMAK]

I watched it all. I just watched, two bros playing some PS2 launch games, for over an hour.... And every second was worth it. What a treat to watch.

[@galakaientertainment3816]

This was a fun video dude. Thank you I hope you do all console including portables !!

[@Tyranniod]

They've done PSP and PS3.

[@stockpilejosh5856]

Ayyy been looking toward to this, love seeing the boys enjoy games/nostalgia together. I can already tell there’s gonna be a lot of “two types of gamer” moments. Terrell is the man.

[@ESKEY4IK]

Terrell is back in Ryan’s video! 🎉🎉

[@lonreed9743]

I worked at a restaurant in my town and was friends with the owners son when the PS2 came out. Of course he got it on day one, I was so jealous! I did get one for Xmas that year so I never suffered that long. I still have the first few games I ever bought for it. My favorites were Silent Hill 2 and The Bouncer.

[@TheatreKiller]

Woooooo! Been waiting on this forever. Let’s go Terrell!

[@Virang807]

Love these videos. Ryan you do stuff that others don’t do. Just your channel is just an amazing and entertaining channel of wholesome moments, epic challenges, and so much rewatchablity

[@Mih-sl5gh]

The phenomenal shirt 😂😂😂😂

[@aeron5162]

I find the launch games from this and the next generation to be very fascinating. The final two generations to have big leaps in fidelity and graphical techniques. These "transition" games are very unique and cool. Edit: I think this is also why the Dreamcast and 3do are so interesting to me as well. Those consoles' entire libraries were basically "transition" titles.

[@alifpr]

Thank you for making this! I was so happy when I watched the PS3, and this one brings me even more joy ❤ 0:41 a little bit wet downstairs 😂

[@VipPrinceGaming]

Loved the vibes in this video! Thanks for making my day, lol 😅

[@Ka-tet84]

Dude this is hilarious. Have you two done this with other Playstation console launch games? If not you should! This is gold.

[@JC-hi8fk]

Best stuff on this channel, we need more content out there that’s just friends having a good time.

[@Billythekid101ify]

Thanks for another great video I appreciate videos like this because I get to see different types of games I never knew were out there while seeing gameplay without buying myself thanks again

[@Martelinho40K]

This series need to keep happening. Good to see a truly friendship like yours. Hugs from Brazil!

[@ZBatt1]

Terrell is a super rare in the Mystic KZbin booster box

[@KyokushinGaming]

I absolutely adored Kessen. Still one of my favorite games to this day. Feel like the cutscene heavy drama was very influential on games at that time. Tokugawa's voice actor and movement capture was pretty insane for the time.

[@retromario6130]

Wow I’m glad you took a break from all those PS5 games you’re playing. Lol

[@V8Supercar1]

I remember my launch PS2 experience. And in my area if you wanted to buy this console at launch we were forced to buy 3 games with it. Mine was Smugglers Run, NBA Live 99, and DOA2. DOA2 was the first fighting game I played where you can't block. There was no console scalping back then, but that didn't stop those retailers from taking advantage of us gamers.

[@danielposey0620]

Yeah that was first time I’d ever seen video game console scalping, it was super frustrating, retailers were always sold out but the scalpers were waiting around the corner ready to sell you a ps2 far over retail price, it was wild. Now it’s common place.

[@silvertayuun]

Such a fun watch, thanks guys!

[@bballwalli]

Damn this takes me back. This was such an exciting time in gaming.

[@MrDododi]

That was a hell of nostalgia!!! Awesome vid, laughed so much with the Track n' Field! Thank u for this one!

[@candykid5135]

ps2 is the best console because : 1- huge library of games 2- it plays ps1 games 3- it's a dvd player

[@PatrickVRegan]

PS3 fat has that beat😹

[@TheSaiyanAndroidian]

​@@PatrickVRegantrue I'll give credit where it's due but the PS2 had a lot more games not even the PS3 came that close to terms of game Library in North America and by the way the PS2 has the PS3 beat in terms of sales the PS3 did not sell well because of its high prices and the yellow light of death.........

[@noelthehuman]

The title of this video bought a genuine smile to my face. Instant like and sub. I’ve seen your videos in passing many times the past couple years and watched a few even but, this one made me sub. Thanks for the good vibes bro ❤. I enjoyed a beer and a spliff to this🔥

[@romandoo]

Always good to see Terell. Awesome dude!

[@kainsenpai7172]

This was an amazing video. I had a blast watching it.

[@ertity]

My favorite console, my favorite playstation youtuber and his favorite buddy! This is gonna be great!

[@EPICBryce]

Love having Terrell back, these videos with him always make me happy to see

[@Supersmallchibiwolf]

I love Dead or Alive , Ridge Racer , Street Fighter and Tekken but thew games shown here I'm good I prefer the other games in their series. I love seeing you and Terrel come together chilling and playing some games. 1:11:57 Terrel asking to retire is great. Cool video. ^_^

[@jaime54cb3]

YESSSS BEEN WAITING FOR THIS KIND OF VIDEO, PS2 🐐 Mystic never disappoints 🔥

[@Jibxi]

Any video with Terrell is a great video ❤️

[@gabrielsegarra7425]

Can't wait for Terrell to have a "yeah man" shirt

[@DanWick26]

This was really enjoyable. The Track and Field game was definitely the best part. Had me rolling!

[@xxnike0629xx]

Fun fact. The more you play the PS2, the more of those vertical towers show up on the PS2 boot up. Of the launch titles on PS2, I had Midnight Club, Street Fighter EX3, and Tekken Tag Tournament.

[@DudeWerewolf]

Just my favorite content creator of all time, and Ryan. 😂 Love Terrell man!!

[@alonsogutierrez905]

Your friendship is awesome reminds me of my childhood bestfriend

[@angrymoose8871]

So happy to see him here with you on channel he should be on channel often dude is so cool and positive. Respect.

[@FaLaN69]

We're eating good today 😌🙏 TERREL BRINGS THE FIRE CONTENT 🔥🔥🔥

[@braindedlsr]

That was like a Final Fantasy intro😭🙏

[@djnealb2]

If I remember correctly, didn't Silent Scope also allow you to use a USB mouse. The launch PS2 had those extra USB ports and I remember some of the early games utilized those.

[@DigitalMoonlight]

I’m almost positive you’re right on that, quite a few games could use the keyboard for the online and Age of Empires 2 was basically unplayable without the mouse.

[@bluetech2809]

I remember playing ESPN Snowboarding for the first time being absolutely blown away by the graphics

[@lucymorrison]

you two are so fun to watch together, love these videos :)

[@GameWorldSp]

Great video 👍

[@xchxmpagnepxpix]

10:04 Ryan: u are gonna eff this up 😂😂😂

[@milesmack2798]

0:37 That sound is childhood for me

[@thehunter7422]

9:13 LOLLLL 😂. Maaan love these types of vids . You and Terrell always have great vibes 🤘. PS2 launch was somethings else

[@he8mybbybakribs407]

So wild how many launch titles the ps2 had. Used to have Orphen, Evergrace, and Midnight Club. Some of my favs.

[@nicolasbenavides2927]

Your channel is amazing

[@kraig1291]

First time seeing your videos, heard one of you guys say Syracuse which is about an hour from me! Great video!

[@Metal_AMV]

About 3-4 days ago I sent a message on Ryan’s Instagram post of him and Terell having quality time with his kids. I said on my comment “you should make more content together or make a separate channel” and tagged him. Then this gem comes out not to long after my comment I’m so happy can’t tell if it was a coincidence or not but still great.

[@zigzag7192]

Seeing the PS2 boot up for the first time and playing Timesplitters on launch day is a memory I will never forget. My Launch day PS2 is still running strong too.

[@robertwilliamson2856]

Any video with Terrell is a good video by definition.

[@tytice_]

Always love your videos man, makes the day a little better

[@phoeni3902]

I love how wholesome this video title is

[@nolimitastroh]

More Terrell videos please!

[@naviskywalker]

Yes. I thought you guys really skip PS2 launch games, because I enjoyed the two videos of you and Terrell in that PS3 and PSP launch games. Because I enjoyed it a lot, especially the PSP launch games, I've literally played Tiger Woods PGA Tour game you guys did in that video. I never was into sports game, until I played that game. I mean, how can you not like this game? Thank God, you guys made a PS2 launch because there's a lot of launch titles in the PS2 when it comes to the games library of that console. Hope you guys do PS1 too.

[@CameronMorrisonTV]

PS2 was what made me love PlayStation and im using the PS2 30th on my PS5 love that ui sound damn good times

[@michaeltadros3151]

Omg thank you for doing it!

[@thehunter7422]

18:37 im freaking dying 😭 😂 why was he stroking his staff like that and with those eyes 💀💀?!?!

[@vgamv]

Love these types of videos

[@bigman2352]

I had a PS2 in April 2000 imported to the UK from Japan and the only game I had for it was Tekken Tag Tournament. It was awesome for its time and the bowling side game kept me and my mates entertained for months until I was able to get some more games sent over.

[@bradypowell2326]

Love these videos!

[@dansam4818]

Still the best Xmas present I got as a kid! They were hard to get on release in the UK too. Smugglers run was beyond great at launch. I loved it.

[@BP1gaming]

This friendship is stronger than any other I have seen

[@Carl-G]

The jump from TimeSplitters 1 to TimeSplitters 2 in graphics was amazing in the PS2 days I thought. Glad you both liked TimeSplitters to 😎 I loved all 3 of them 👍 + this reminded me of the old days going around my friends house & playing all his games(he bought everything which was nuts) :D & I had to play some complete trash to(but luckily there were some gems in that pile of trash thank god that i bought after for my PS2. I only bought & played the good stuff) :D

[@jessemoore4814]

That’s a phenomenal hoodie, man

[@joshuamuller9705]

Love the vids with you two❤

[@Craigyyful]

Would love to see you guys cover the next years of the PS2 life cycle.

[@ABGaming-uf2po]

29:26 yall just gonna ignore that car leaving the sever 🤣

[@BigNose-r2v]

9:14 I was laughing my ass off when he was just knocking every single hurdle over rather than jumping over it.

[@KakarotOwns]

Just laughing and having a good time.

[@streetmuscle215]

At 10 min 😂😂😂😂😂 I'm literally lmao with you guys

[@ryyryy4987]

Never get tired of the Terrell cameos

[@josetomascamposrobledano4618]

PS2, easily my choice for the 30ty anniversary PS5 menus. Gaming peaked here!

[@ryans413]

This is what gaming is all about hanging out with your friends having a good time.

[@Y-two-K]

It’s crazy how much better games look at the end of a console generation versus its beginning.

[@canadianturtle7240]

Videos like this are why video games were created. Thank you!

[@Lycanvenom]

Man. These videos bring me so much joy. I'm seated for the FromSoft parade because I know they had a literal handful of releases for launch. 😂

[@Deepbarns]

“Second Take” proceeds to fall off immediately 😂😂😂 32:16

[@thestylishdad]

Waited 12+ hours outside a Walmart in Charlotte, NC on a school night to get my PS2. Paid for it with my own money. Bought Madden 2001 and Tekken Tag Tournament before the console dropped.

[@danielposey0620]

Man it was SO damn hard finding a ps2 around launch, it was the first time I had ever witnessed people scalping a video game console. It was absolutely nuts & super frustrating. Had to buy one from a gawd damn reseller😤

[@TheGary108]

“You’re not reading any of this?” “No” As an older brother, I feel your pain Ryan.