10 Best PS2 Horror Games Of All Time

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The PlayStation 2 is home to one of the most iconic gaming libraries of all time, and the selection of horror games available on the system is one major part of that. The original PlayStation spawned some long-running franchises like and, and even some lesser-known titles on the system offered interesting, atmospheric experiences. By the time the PS2 came around, the wheels didn't need any more greasing, and interesting horror titles came out like clockwork.

Some of the greatest PS2 horror games are entries in great franchises, and several IPs had their arguable peak on the system. Others are one-offs that carved out their own memorable niches, even if they never attracted enough attention to guarantee follow-ups. Some of the best were met with tepid critical reception at the time, but as years have passed, the ones that are still effective today have managed to secure their legacies.

isn't a name that will come up in most horror game conversations, and there's good reason for that. On its release in 2005, it struggled to attract many sales at all, with a mixed critical reception, the recent release of, and the coming dawn of the next console generation all probably playing a part in its unceremonious launch. Among those who did pick up, however, a lot of fondness for the title remains.

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It's hard to argue that it innovated in ways that hadn't already done, and some limitations like repetitive respawning enemies and the lack of a map turned off a portion of its potential community. At the same time,a unique Arctic ship setting and a tight aiming system make much of it a joy to play through. is rough around the edges in a way that a remake could polish, but it's the perfect game for fans wanting more to check out.

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