PlayStation 2 (PS2) Hidden Gems - 10 Games you NEED to Play!

Games Shown:
Urban Chaos
Airblade
Tokobot Plus
NEO GEO Battle Colosseum
Samurai Western
X-Files Resist or Serve
Firefighter F.D.18
Skygunner
Raw Danger
Ghosthunter
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[@MetalJesusRocks]

Reggie did a longer Let's Play of these games on his channel here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/fqOwnHabbKikjsk

[@brian6865]

MetalJesusRocks here are some good games tekken 4 and 5 and tekken tag tournament

[@StarLord66X]

Siren should have been on this thing, it is like a total hidden gem as well as Kuon and King's Field old FROM software games, except Siren which is Team Silent

[@mymorningjacket3436]

Should give gungrave a play i remember it being badass. They made a sequel it was just as good both had awesome cinematic moments.

[@Malouco]

MetalJesusRocks no Fist bump?

[@GhostlyCarz]

MetalJesusRocks mustang the legend lives is a good game too

[@The_RadicalOne]

Glad to finally talk about some of my favorite ps2 games with all of you. Back in the day when I played these, nobody was talking about them or had any interest in these games. Hopefully the games in this video can gain your interest.

[@shaaniplays9931]

Radical Reggie reggie urban chaos or black???

[@The_RadicalOne]

F8BE from 8 bit era is definitely go with Urban Chaos: riot response

[@shaaniplays9931]

All righhttttt

[@davidsiracuse4392]

you're awesome reggie

[@shaaniplays9931]

Have you played guilty gear anciant core???

[@OaklandJWB]

I appreciate the way in which Reggie judges games. It seems like he is more focused on the overall experience and not just a single detail. It's pretty clear that he is willing to forgive less-than-perfect gameplay, adapt to the shortcoming(s) and enjoy the game for what it is. I have a similar attitude so his recommendations are typically on point for me. Awesome stuff MJ and Reggie!

[@robertvazquez4533]

11:18 "Reach out and pull him up Smile at him Take his hat" Cut to character on jet ski in chef's hat

[@sbgcofficial6785]

Haha I was thinking the same thing. I have to play this disaster game

[@armorwolf7934]

Ya usually I like some of the games in these hidden gem vids but all the games look awesome in this hidden gem video

[@Captain_Neckbeard]

The PS2 had a huge and great diverse library. What I miss was the amount of games in each genre. Tons of driving games, tons of adventure games, tons of RPGs etc.

[@MattC78]

Reggie is the best guest, and you know that he knows his stuff.

[@bradleybledsoe3421]

MattC78 only when he does Sony videos. It's cringing watching him do Nintendo videos lol

[@bradleybledsoe3421]

You're *

[@voidremoved]

that thumbnail tho

[@jamierichards1564]

Ex-Marine Reggie! He knows his shit.

[@Itwasme007]

Whatever Reggie owns, I want it period no matter the cost must have it, Reggie mentioned something automatically becomes a collectable. Lol

[@akpokemon]

Ugh I LOVE when Reggie's on. He always knows the genuine, ACTUAL hidden gems.

[@iliaperez4734]

Damn bruh just gonna rip on Jesus like that lol but yea reggie really got his Sony down Jesus just like racing games lol which is chill

[@TheGunmanChannel]

These are my favourite type of MJR vids. Guests and classic games :)

[@DASfilms]

I love the fact that Reggie's energy is always positive, it makes you feel good.

[@PABGames]

The PlayStation 2 was a great console and is still one of my favorites!

[@sash-oo5183]

Amen!

[@garrybrown2627]

Its possibly my favorite followed closely by ps1,super nintendo and sega genesis

[@TheTiagoespanhol]

I have a lot of ps2 games and a lot of magazines I'm from Portugal.

[@TheKestevon]

The best console of all time. It had a very huge library of games.

[@joseromero3508]

Just trying to figure out how to make it HD

[@staticsyndrome2011]

I've just started collecting for the PS2, since it's my favourite console ever. I've already got over 100 games and I'm so happy! I love these types of videos and they'll help me find some more games to collect. thank you MetalJesus :)

[@zandydandy4642]

I HAVE BEEN LOOKING FOR SKY GUNNERS FOR YEARS!!. I saw my brother playing this when I was little and always wanted to play it but never knew the name. I felt crazy like it was a game I dreamed about, but I swore it was real. Thank you!!

[@christopherbrown2640]

Holy crap! Samurai Western looks amazing. How have I not heard about that one?

[@AdversaryOne]

8:56 My heart jumped when Regie said "free roam flying game" because I knew he was talking about Sky Gunner, one of my favorite games of all times. Probably my number one, actually. I've never met anyone who actually appreciated it.

[@ChristTopha]

I love these hidden gems videos. One of my favorite parts of collecting video games is finding those odd ball games that didn't get enough cred at time of release. Especially the games that didn't quite fit in with the popular genres of their time, but now have grown into retro gems. Keep em coming!

[@meligoth]

Samurai Western is amazing! It should have been a franchise.

[@SmashJT]

Legit hidden gems here. I haven't heard of like 85-90% of these and they all look amazing. Nice work Reggie and MJR! Awesome video!

[@The_RadicalOne]

Smash JT I felt these were some smashing titles

[@whosCoel]

Really enjoyed Reggie a lot in this video. You killed it man! Great work

[@RetroGamePlayers]

Reggie thanks for sharing these man, your really do know your PlayStation games. You are the guiding light in the massive abyss of PS2 games.

[@jkajmo]

I love these videos that Jason & Reggie make, there are many hidden gem videos out there however the selections these two choose are always spectacular. Keep em coming!

[@mikieson]

WHOA!! you guys are on the wrong sides..

[@TheAllReview]

Reggie is the special guest and self proclaimed "PS2 expert" :p so of course he would be in the position some consider the presenters for our videos

[@jakescukobyte]

Such videos make me sad that I totally missed out on PS2 when it was around. But they also cheer me up, because I know that one day I will start a quest of getting whole PS1/PS2 collection for myself :) It''s one of my ultimate goals.

[@jakescukobyte]

Well, that's the thing... I had no money for any console after PS1. I only had gaming PC that turned obsolete very quick and for very long time I didn't play any games. Until I started working and was able to afford myself new PC and PSP. And it all went uphill from there.

[@BarnstormNZ]

jakescukobyte I think you're way too late for legit stuff. I gave a friend time crises 2 with the gcon2 12 years ago and forgot he had it now I can't find where to get another gun

[@TheMidBoss]

Picked up Tokobot for sure! The unique mechanics look really awesome, and Reggie mentioned boss battles; so I'm really excited to see how the mechanics play into those. Great video as always!

[@gregkilby5053]

This episode has way too much Rock... MetalJesusRocks and now RadicalReggieRocks! It's refreshing to watch you two and experience your genuine love and passion for (especially retro) games. Thank you.

[@RedBoxHero]

So happy to see urban chaos on here! That game got so little attention it seemed like but it was so good

[@The_RadicalOne]

Digital Rampage nick mason and T-zero put in work!

[@kevboard]

that game is literally the reason why I blindly bought Batman Akrkham Asylum at launch. I desperately waited for Rocksteady's second game, and when it finally got announced I KNEW it had to be good, and would you know it, it was one of the best games of the entire generation and Rocksteady finally got the attention they deserved

[@michaelray2119]

The Thumbnail Reggie looks like he just won a free shopping spree at his favorite gaming store .Lol

[@jeromealan4818]

This video was fire! I was discouraged about picking up a PS2 and not knowing what to buy. From MJ and RR videos I now have a list of dozens of GREAT GAMES to pick up! Thanks for your hard work guys!

[@Niwashi.KingYMG]

I love you guys for constantly keeping a fresh stream of content and amazing games I never would've heard of out in the wild. The thrill of collecting brings good people together and these videos between you, reggie, and others proves that :)

[@danzena4059]

Reggie looks like an old school hip-hop head or some character from a 90's Black family sitcom in this video. Love it.

[@realtime4559]

Yes Dan Zena!!! Like a member of Wu Tang

[@ChaosGenerator]

I always thought that he looked like Sherman Klump from The Nutty Professor.

[@danzena4059]

BWAHAHAHA! Damn! I was thinking Carl Winslow. Reggie's my guy.

[@ChaosGenerator]

I can definitely see that. Reggie is awesome. He doesn't seem to have a mean bone in his body and he really knows his stuff.

[@chriscros13]

Underrated comment :-)

[@eksmad]

Yeeeaaaah, please make more of these videos! But please choose mostly or only ps2 exclusive ones. :)

[@InapeOne]

Honestly, this is my favorite gaming channel on all of KZbin! Keep of the good work!

[@Spectralhyena]

Videos with Reggie always gets the like. Neo geo battle coliseum is great. Also the snk classics collection is slept on by alot it's a cheap way to get a TON of snk/neo geo goodness!!

[@TheGunmanChannel]

I honestly didn't know any of them games.

[@KING_KONK]

Hidden gems are your best vids keep me coming

[@rietzhu]

You guys always make such entertaining and informative vids, thanks so much Reggie & Jesus! ❤️ Picked up tokobot!

[@SelfDestructow]

Great pics Reggie! Have a couple of those picks and I really enjoy them too.

[@Agostoic]

PS2, Reggie, and metal Jesus in one vid? insta *click*

[@vicchopin]

Great list. I say play these: X-treme Express - a game about racing trains and battles alike BCV: Battle Construction Vehicles - gotta check this one out Evergrace The Red Star Mojo! Capcom's Everblue (amazing gem) Eternal Ring - psn for the ps4 so definitely a go and many more

[@Tubeite]

vicchopin Everblue and Everblue 2 are so amazing.

[@mcflurryXD96]

Shoutout to MetalJesus for actually listing all the titles in the description. You the real MVP.

[@michaelcoffey1991]

Had to finally sub as the content is too well done not to reward it with a sub. I look forward to seeing your gems for the PS3 and PS4 will have to go back in your back catalog and enjoy a few of the many videos already done :).

[@TheGlyrion]

I was a QA tester assigned on the Urban Chaos game. I had to play through it about 50 times...it was still alright after all of that play time :)

[@jayjoeie]

omg

[@jacobreed47]

PlayStation 2, best selling console ever. So many great games this generation just doesn't know about.

[@Itwasme007]

Acuravigor47 agree that's why I'm going for the full sixth generation consoles catalogs of games. All PS2, GameCube, and original XBOX. I want all games for this generation, and I'm collecting all full catalogs.

[@NeverQuit87]

Urban chaos is on xbox dipshit

[@retrosoul8770]

Wow, full sets for all 6th gen consoles? That's one hell of a task. Best generation of all time easily though

[@ttcshop-774]

Reggie is such a good person I really do appreciate the video's he's in. They have a happier vibe

[@Bootyhunter1971]

So many games, so little time :) Its amazing, the ps2 is 3 generations back, and I am STILL finding games for it to try. I bought a ton of them on the cheap at yard sales and flea markets when everyone moved on to the ps3 and ps4, but never heard of or seen alot of these. I have a backlog a mile long of just ps2 games, but, thats a good thing! Always something to play for sure. Great video as always!

[@KreativeGames]

Interesting selections! I’ll have to check them out. You ever play GrimGrimoire?

[@The_RadicalOne]

Keller Kreative Games stay tuned for our next ps2 hidden gems vid

[@MetalJesusRocks]

...funny you should say that ;)

[@KreativeGames]

Unless I beat you to it!

[@KreativeGames]

I've got a newer/smaller channel BUT if you ever want to collaborate (Dragon Quest hidden gems?) hit me up.

[@SpittedDusk]

Wow I played the HECK out of Airblade on the demo disc! Same level over and over for hours!

[@skinhead-ej8ff]

Eyal Seelig i did the same man, was so happy to find it cheap.

[@JohnLucasPolak]

I've just stopped ebay hunting to check some Raw Danger gameplay and this popped up :D You're producing a great and helpfull content. I'm adding another 2 gems to my wish list now, thank you guys ;) Peace

[@Igoreshkin]

Epic list. Every single game is new for me. Thank you guys very much!!!

[@MetalJesusRocks]

That's what we love to hear!! Thanks for watching :)

[@Igoreshkin]

Thank you Metal Jesus for your videos :)

[@Scrillazay]

Here come the price hikes. Smh

[@hairy_cornflake]

I'd definitely recommend two weird quirky hidden gems on PS2, Spy Fiction and Cy Girls. And I know it's not really hidden, but damn you all NEED to play God Hand!!

[@JonahUniverse]

Always love seeing Reggie on the channel! He's the best!

[@timwasylyszyn9838]

Love these hidden gems video you guys put out! The PS2 is probably the best retro system to collect for now since the games are so cheap and easy to find.

[@skinhead-ej8ff]

Airblade is the shit. I got a demo disc with my ps2 and played the same level for a year. So happy when i found it cheap. Still working on it but im hyped.

[@The_RadicalOne]

skin19head69 heck yeah!

[@ThePeacePlant]

does any know if airblade used the same engine as Tony Hawk games?

[@skinhead-ej8ff]

Snootches Bootches i dont think so, thps was neversoft/activision, airblade was criterion. It 2 different companies but it definitely reminds you of pro skater

[@skinhead-ej8ff]

Radical Reggie 🎮👍

[@zombl337og]

i played the demo also, game was fun

[@Cruesifixx]

How about The Warriors. That game is a hidden gem to me. Great game.

[@erikheijden9828]

Lol Minecraft is also a hidden gem to me.

[@steveothehulk]

The warriors was not a hidden gem it was a success

[@TheKestevon]

Mortal Combat Shaolin Monks

[@zip-lockyn8512]

GOD HAND!!

[@armorwolf7934]

It’s is but not as much as a hidden gem as games like samurai western

[@stesilaus1688]

There are so many great-looking games that I hadn't even heard of. Well done ... and thank you!

[@loganboyd1392]

My brother and I have always loved Ghosthunter and thought we were the only ones for way over a decade now... really cool you guys brought it up!! And it's getting on up there in price too!😀😀

[@jamesgall475]

That diablo 2 collectors edition in the back standing strong ;)

[@MetalJesusRocks]

One of the pride and joys of my big box PC collection!

[@pepelemacho]

Oh boy do I have a list for you? -Mana Khemia 1 and 2 (make your items turn based RPGs) -The Red Star (Beat em up, shooter at one point?) -Twisted Metal Head On (people don't mention this one as much I think) -Tenchu Fatal Shadows (stealth killing ninja goodness) -Onimusha 1, 2, 3 and 4 (action game kinda like dark souls) -Eternal Poison (RPG final PS2 lifetime days) -Culdcept (RPG with cards) -Gladius (Strategy RPG, you need patience with the spell animations) -GrimGrimoire (Real Time Strategy) -Tales of Legendia -Phantom Brave (From the creators of Disgaea) -Maximo vs Army of Zin (Sequel to ghost and goblins, action platformer) -The Lord of the Rings the Third Age (Turn based RPG in the Tolkien world) -Saint Seya The Hades and The Sanctuary (Fighting games based on the anime) -Smuggler's Run 2 (Off Road Racing) -Tales of The Abyss -Brothers in Arms Road to Hill 30 (Squad Based Tactics FPS) -Colosseum Road to Freedom (Action, beat em up, RPG, rip off of the Gladiator Movie?)

[@dominoscr]

AnythingGoes Red Star is a siiiiick game! Going to go find disk and play it... Yep it is still amazing!

[@jedi-xe2er]

Fantastic video on hidden gems I will be getting those for my collection.

[@mrROFLsauce1]

Reggies enthusiasm is awesome. Very enjoyable to listen to

[@billyc2010]

First game up is game I've been trying to remember the name of for years. I remember having it for a short while but lost it somewhere. All I need to be on this list now is Dead To Rights :D

[@TarksGauntlet]

Damn, lots of good games in this one I never heard of before.

[@ItsAnEndlessWorld]

This video is everything!!! Helped turn me on to some great games thank you

[@cargorunner9960]

Great video, great list of games and Reggie is so enthusiastic. Will be checking out his channel.

[@Karekristensson]

Heh, I own Urban Chaos: Riot Response on the original Xbox and its perhaps one of the best FPS games the PS2 and Xbox got back then. It never gets old using the taser to set the Burners on fire or just slamming the riot shield on them. XD

[@acertainshape]

Karekristensson Graphics are much better on the Xbox version too.

[@kevboard]

acertainshape the better framerate is the more important upgrade tho. but ya, no matter what, everyone should try to get the Xbox version over the PS2 version (that's actually true for 99% of all multiplatform games back then) I hope the game becomes backwards compatible on One X... imagine the upgrade to 1920p!

[@loudmusickillsthepain648]

Urban Chaos on PS1(not related to Urban chaos on PS2) is a gem of gems.

[@djeurosham]

Reggie has come such a long way since his first PSP video- Great hidden gems video, guys!

[@Vaskomyr]

Always love when you and Reggie do one of these vids! Nice stash Reg, but for some reason keep picturing you with a handlebar mustache instead old west style lol

[@b2manatees]

Neo Geo Battle Colosseum's final boss is a cheap sonuva gun. Samurai Western is awesome. Skygunner is so amazing and loads of fun. Great list Reggie!

[@lonewolf3314]

ManateeAdvocate which final boss, since there are multiple final bosses, depending on the performance you did.

[@ghobad171]

I never hear anyone talk about Freedom Fighters. One of my all-time PS2 favorites.

[@rise_down]

Just picked up Tokobot and Urban Chaos, thanks for the recommendations guys!

[@itsaPIXELthing]

Yeah, I have Airblade and Ghosthunter and both are amazing! Awesome vid! Thanks, guys!

[@miikasuominen3845]

Nowadays I just always see Joe, from Game Sack, when I see the words "Hidden Gem"... xD

[@prophismusic]

Reggie is the man! Great finds here, a few I've never heard of as always! If they're not going to do backwards compatibility- sony needs to put out a new ps2 with hdmi out.

[@CarbajalQZ]

Prophis I agree!

[@Anex952]

Prophis just use component cables its nearly as good as hd

[@prophismusic]

my current tvs only have hdmi inputs :/

[@SumDumGy]

I'm sorry but component isn't nearly as good as HDMI.

[@Itwasme007]

Sony already did released a HDMI PS2 it's called the 60gb backwards compartible PS3 which it also plays PS1 games. By the way greatest console ever made for its capabilities... Long live the 60gb ps3 model

[@dewdguy6604]

Thanks a lot guys! I’m just starting to get back into the ps2 so this is a great help, can’t wait for the next one!!

[@gabrielrivera537]

I could watch this videos all day I love it. You could have you every game on the PS2 as long as you put gameplay footage with it and describe it the way you do I think it would be very popular. Reggie rocks as well he's my favorite.

[@KWKBOX]

No Downhill Domination?!

[@Rycerz49]

Was that a mountain bike game? Had a demo of that.. loved it

[@wowzaz97]

Metal Yeezus: Sierra dropout (2004)

[@paleocat6354]

Reggie is my favorite guest. Thanks for the PS2 suggestions! 1 of my favorite systems

[@JackalGoldKick]

Great video I love seeing the hidden gems.

[@PowerL1N3]

Underappreciated PS2 Games: -Street Fighter Anniversary Collection -Alien Hominid -Space Fisherman -Tenchu wrath of heaven -Any Fatal Frame game -Red Dead Revolver -The Thing -Resident Evil Dead Aim -Haunting Ground -Rule of Rose -Killer 7

[@scottbreon9448]

Half of these were popular upon initial release. A hidden gem by definition is a game that WASN'T....smh

[@PixelGameSquad]

I just want to know when us three are gunna get together. I miss our dinners ❤️❤️

[@kmatt420]

Superhero Game Squad me too 💔

[@storino03]

who has to pay?

[@dingdongbells3314]

Wow, this is a rock solid list of games that sound freaking awesome. I want almost all of them. The firefighter game I recall playing on a demo disk as a kid.

[@adrianhernandez8225]

I too had the firefighter game on a demo disc and I completely forgot about it until watching this video. So many old memories of having all the demo discs and playstation magazines delivered to my house monthly.

[@lamers4205]

Ghosthunter looked awesome, the game play footage you all took blew me away. I didn't know the ps2 good create such good looking graphics.

[@Zabuza3190]

You should try a game called Bujingai, actings cheese but the fighting system is great.

[@dominoscr]

Starring Gackt! This game had insane fighting and dope visual designs.... that final battle!

[@jaredappleseed7037]

Love the ps2

[@GreenLockProduction]

my man reggie back with another great video! love you dude and great games too

[@theirishmeatlheadjimpicken5097]

Great video lads! I`m gonna go to town in a while and pick a couple of them up

[@GamerToons]

No fist bump in the intro. My life is ruined.

[@AJ72281]

GamerToons well, to be fair, this is a hidden gems video..... They normally fist bump when they do pick-up videos.....

[@xarlya7x]

We need urban chaos 2

[@msx717]

Urban Chaos: Riot Response is actually Urban Chaos 2. There was a predecessor for PS one. It is also cool, but no FPS.

[@kevboard]

sepp smiddi it's not. the games are not connected in any way, shape or form. Eidos had the IP trademarked and desperately searched for a fitting name for this game... they changed the name of it 3 times! it had an unknown peoject name, followed by the name they announced it with first "Roll Call", then they changed that to "Zero Tolerance" which would be the name it would go by for the longest time... and only a few months ahead of release did they change it to Urban Chaos Riot Response.

[@Jarekthegamingdragon]

@@kevboard Zero tolerance would have been a way better name

[@kevboard]

@@Jarekthegamingdragon marketing 🤷🏽‍♂️ I bet someone there actually thought that people still remember the original Urban Chaos and buy it based on the name alone

[@hugopolo-lecoffredugeek8318]

awesome video, this pinpointed out some games I really wan to try out now !

[@GINJABREDOFFICIAL]

Love this channel! You guys are awesome

[@smitty1937]

My Hidden Gems: Downhill Domination Aggressive Inline Whirl Tour City Crisis Flatout ATV Offroad Fury Tony Hawk's Underground 1 + 2

[@scottbreon9448]

A hidden gem is a game that isn't overly popular in it's initial release. Since when was Tony Hawk's Underground 1 + 2 not popular? SMH

[@ASMRGamingNews]

Could Shadow Hearts and Klonoa 2 be considered hidden gems too?

[@nubeyazul]

ASMR Gaming News not shadow of the colossus because it’s too famous now. But no one remembers any klonoa game besides the original on ps1 or the gba ones.

[@svensefkirihara9509]

David .Barrantes he said Shadow Hearts not Shadow of the Colossus

[@animanga87]

Not Shadow the Hedgehog because it's too famous now.

[@jackperry6545]

I think gamers know about Klonoa 1 and 2. One of them got ported to the Wii, and there might have been some other ports as well over the years. He’s definitely a game character that goes undiscussed most of the time.

[@icessoup]

Nah the Shadow Hearts games were pretty well known jrpg series and Klonoa as well. Not popular but pretty known

[@idriselmi4101]

Cool videos. Thanks for all that you do in video gaming

[@tyfromthe5thdimension26]

I played samurai western when i was a kid i rented it from a video store and loved it in recent years ive been searching for it but forgot the name due to how long its been thanks for showing it i can finally find it online and relive a part of my childhood :)

[@is5000]

I highly recommend playing Urban chaos on OGXBOX it's much better there FPS is more stable and it has much better graphics.

[@DragonGrafx-16]

And the Xbox controller is better suited for FPS anyway.

[@HforHelm]

That Samurai game is pretty interesting.

[@anashameed6899]

Win32 Virut it is actually.. I finished it twice awesome gameplay sorta like God Hand mixed with dynasty warriors

[@TheHatefulBuddhist]

Tokobot Plus, Airblade, Raw Danger, and Firefighter F.D. 18 are all amazing. Most of my collection was stolen by a vindictive ex, but when I got a PS2 again, Firefighter F.D. 18 was the first game I got for it. Picked it up at a local game shop for either $5 or $10.

[@Treychik]

thank you, guys! picked up some games from the list :)