We know you’re enjoying playing on your PlayStation 5 right now. But as you read today’s story, we invite you to sit back and relax as we look back at some of the rarest games on PlayStation 2, including details on how much they are now if you decide to buy them. The PS2 was first released in 2000.
Some Of The Rarest Games On PlayStation 2
Let’s start the list!
‘Kuon’
“Kuon” is the most expensive game on PlayStation 2, according to Game Rant. Yet, it isn’t a very well-known survival horror game. Some of you might have only heard it now. However, it came from FromSoftware, which is now a popular game developer.
This game’s publicity posters will remind you of “Memoirs of a Geisha” and “Ring.” Its narrative takes place in Japan’s Heian period, an era in its history marred by the decline of Chinese influences and the rise of national culture, and follows the actions of its three main characters during an outbreak of monsters at Fujiwara Manor in Kyoto.
‘Rule Of Rose’
If you like playing games with a lot of controversy behind their release, you should play “Rule of Rose.” This game was controversial from the moment it was released in Europe in 2006 because it portrayed kids “without the filter of guilt or sin.” What’s worse, its sale was banned by no other than the European Union.
History lovers will also enjoy it. This game, which has psychological and fairy tale themes, is set in England in 1930 and revolves around a 19-year-old woman trapped in a world ruled by young girls who have established the Red Crayon Aristocrats, a class hierarchy. It’s also considered a survival horror game.
‘Xenosaga III – Lenitucular Cover’
Not only is this game one of the most expensive in PS2 history, but “Xenosaga III” is also only second to the popular Nintendo DS title “New Super Mario Bros.” when the former was released.
The final entry to the trilogy, this role-playing game sees Shion Uzuki and KOS-MOS, a battle android, searching out the origins of Gnosis, a hostile alien, while being hunted by Uzuki’s ex-employers and four powerful humans known as the Testaments.
‘God Of War II’ (Press Kit)
The Renowned action-adventure hack-and-slash video game “God of War II” has a Press Kit (no, not the press kit that businesses distribute to the media), which has a special cover, unique inside cover art, and a special slot that holds the game disc itself. It isn’t the main game that made it to this list, but the Press Kit version.
But, “God of War II” has a narrative that depicts Zeus as a bad guy. The game is based on Greek mythology, with the central protagonist Kratos, the god of war in the game, who kills the former war god, Ares. Zeus betrays Kratos, strips him of his godhood, and kills him. In the Underworld, the Titan Gaia saves Kratos and instructs him to find the Sisters of Fate so he can travel back in time, avert his betrayal, and take revenge on the king of Greek gods.
‘Haunting Ground’
“Haunting Ground” is a survival horror video game whose story follows a young woman named Fiona Bell who, one day, wakes up in a castle dungeon after being involved in a car accident. She then immediately befriends Hewie, a White Shepherd, and explores the castle with her new pet to find a way to escape while unraveling the castle’s mysteries and those of its inhabitants. “Haunting Ground” shares several similarities with “Clock Tower 3,” another survival horror title by Capcom.
‘Silent Hill: Shattered Memories’
Today, “Silent Hill” is a game that has gone silent, as there is no news on whether a new game in the series will come out. But, during its PS2 heyday, it was viral.
“Silent Hill: Shattered Memories” is a survival horror game featuring Harry Mason’s quest to look for his missing daughter in the fictitious American town of Silent Hill. But “Shattered Memories” is set in a fictional universe with a different plot and characters, including new ones. You can access five different ends in this game. Its gameplay takes place in two parts. The first is a psychotherapy session, and the second is an over-the-shoulder perspective of Mason’s journey through the town.
‘Blood Will Tell’
“Blood Will Tell” is also one of the most expensive games on the PlayStation 2 because it is based on the popular manga and anime, “Dororo,” which we recently talked about here on PVP Live.
In “Blood Will Tell,” players take the role of Hyakkimaru, whose body was stolen by 48 fiends and replaced with prosthetic parts. That plot sounds weird. Your goal is to recover the body by defeating those fiends.
‘Bully: Collector’s Edition’
Believe it or not, “Bully: Collector’s Edition” is a game from Rockstar Games. But it’s rare. The game features an open world you can navigate by foot, motor scooter, skateboard, go-kart, or bike. It is set in Bullworth, a fictional town, and follows the story of Jimmy Hopkins, a juvenile delinquent student involuntarily enrolled at Bullworth Academy for a year. He’s not the bully, as he puts his efforts into rising through the ranks of the school system actually to advocate for the end of bullying.
How Much Are They Now?
- “Kuon” – $917
- “Rule of Rose” – $687
- “Xenosaga III” – $218
- “God of War II” (Press Kit) – $400
- “Haunting Ground” – $380
- “Silent Hill: Shattered Memories” – $342
- “Blood Will Tell” – $324
- “Bully: Collector’s Edition” – $219
The prices are Complete Prices, or the game’s price with all original components, including the game disc, manual, and original case or box. The prices are updated as of press time.
They’re Rare, So They’re More Expensive
Over two decades after its release, the PlayStation 2 became the highest-selling gaming console. Several mainstream games with big titles were released for the PS2 then, but some are considered rare.
These rare PS2 games highlighted above are, of course, more expensive than the average price of a PS5 game today because they are considered vintage. Today, a PS5 game generally costs around $70.
