The Best PS2 Games from 2009

Written by: Anurag Ghosh • Edited by: Michael Hartman
Updated Nov 30, 2010 • Related Guides: Playstation 2 | Ps2 Games | PS2

Looking for some great, older games you might be able to pick up for a bargain? These made it to the top 10 best PlayStation 2 games in 2009.

2009 has been rather an average year for PS2 games. There were no groundbreaking titles or exciting games that could appeal both hardcore and casual gamers. Compared with the best PlayStation 2 games of 2008, there were only few good PS2 games released in 2009. However, there are few ports and exclusive titles that make it to the top 10 ps2 games list. Check out this top 10 list featuring the best PS2 games released in 2009:

10. Ghostbusters: The Video Game

Ghostbusters: The Video Game PS2 Boxshot--Top 10 PS2 Games of 2009

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This video game adaptation of the popular Ghostbusters franchise is a port of the Wii game, but has few issues with frame rate and graphics. The PS2 version has some new additions including new dialogues and settings. The Ghostbusters PS2 video game adaptation is more stylized and boasts cartoony visuals compared with movie-like graphics in Xbox 360 and PS3 versions. However, the real zapping and trapping fun can be experienced here as well. While the PS2 version is not as good as the Wii, there’s still loads of play value, which makes Ghostbusters one of the top PlayStation 2 games of 2009.

9. Ice Age: Dawn of the Dinosaurs

Ice Age: Dawn of the Dinosaurs Boxshot PS2

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Dawn of the Dinosaurs is great for kids and teens as they would love to step into the shoes of different cutesy Ice Age characters like Manny, Diego, Sid and Buck. Players will love to immerse themselves into variety of tasks and adventures as well as explore caves and jungles. Different objectives including rolling eggs to safety, avoiding dangerous dinosaurs and chasing the beloved acorn are quite addictive and fun to play. Although Ice Age: Dawn of the Dinosaurs won’t appeal adults, kids will enjoy playing for hours.

8. MLB 2009: The Show

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While there are numerous EA or 2K baseball titles grabbing attention, Sony’s MLB: The Show series has always given tough competition when it comes to realistic baseball simulation. Developed and published by Sony Computer Entertainment, MLB: The Show video game franchise offers ultra realistic visuals and sounds, be it for PlayStation 3 or PS2 platform. MLB 2009: The Show is another feather in the cap in terms of graphics and gameplay.

There are a variety of gameplay options including Season, Manager and exhibition game modes. The online mode features a new roster of baseball characters, online leagues and option sets. The controls are relatively easier than other baseball titles and the graphics are true to life. With nicely rendered graphics and crisp sound effects, MLB 2009: The Show certainly makes it to the best PlayStation 2 games list of 2009.

7. King of Fighters ’98: Ultimate Match

Top 10 PS2 Games--King of Fighters '98--Ultimate Match

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Wanna go nostalgic? Well KOF’98: Ultimate Match can be an excellent addition to your classic video games collection, especially if you are a die-hard SNK enthusiast. The game is the remake of the popular King of Fighters ’98 Edition and was release in North America on March 3, 2009, Ultimate Match is a pure fighting game that features additional characters not present in the original KOF’98 game, but were featured in previous KOF games. Characters such as Eiji Kisaragi, Mr. Big, Wolfgang Krauser from KOF’95 and ’96 make a grand comeback in the PS2 version.

With enhanced graphics and slick new interfaces, KOF’98: Ultimate Match introduces a brand new fighting style called “Ultimate”, besides the usual Advance and Extra modes of gameplay. Players can customize their own fighting styles by choosing styles from Extra and Advance mode. Besides a whole new roster of KOF characters and gameplay variations, the game also features an exclusive Neo Geo mode that has graphics similar to the original Neo Geo console game.

6. Guitar Hero: Metallica

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This latest Guitar Hero music game will certainly appeal metal and rhythm game fans. With a stellar track list and excellent presentation, Guitar Hero: Metallica makes it to the top PlayStation 2 games of 2009. Although it sticks to the same formula, it is a treat for metal fans. Just like Guitar Hero: World Tour, this new title ensures full band fun with drums, bass, guitar and vocals. The tracks feature some of the best Metallica songs, including Cyanide and My Apocalypse from Death Magnetic. Since the game is based on World Tour, players will find the same gameplay modes. The in-game avatars are excellent and watching them perform on real-life venues can be a memorable experience.

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