Published on September 11, 2022 at 10:00 PMMarcos Henrique1 tags
Sony followed the success of the original PlayStation with the launch of the PlayStation 2 in 2000. Being in production until 2013, the PS2 had one of the longest lifespans any console has ever seen.
Often being purchased as a cheap alternative to a standalone DVD player at the time, the PlayStation 2 sold over 155 million units worldwide. The immensely popular console is remembered fondly not only for its capabilities, but also for its extensive catalog of varied titles; a collection so vast and varied that titles often end up forgotten, especially those of the beat 'em up genre which was considered nearly dead back then.
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Check out below which PS2 Beat 'em Up games were forgotten
God Hand
God Hand features incredible-looking moves and combos wrapped up in a crazy and story-filled narrative. The story makes even the craziest sections of Metal Gear Solid seem tame by comparison. Released by Capcom in 2006 for North America, God Hand was directed by Shinji Mikami, most famous for directing the first Resident Evilgame.
Unfortunately, the game uses the most dreaded part of the classic Resident Evilseries: tank controls. This can make the game a bit difficult to play and cause unwanted deaths. Every enemy can end the player's time in the game early, and every boss is a test—one of the easiest games to learn and hardest to master on the PlayStation 2 (PS2).
Developed by Cavia and published by Capcom, Beat Down: Fists of Vengeance was released in 2005 for the PlayStation 2. Clearly inspired by Sega'sYakuza game series, Beat Down: Fists of Vengeance features a semi-open world and themes similar to Sega's giant franchise.
Seeking revenge after being betrayed by their boss, players can choose one of five gangsters to hit the streets. Players must earn respect on the streets and build their crew along the way to gain control of Los Sombras. A mix of RPG and beat 'em up, Fists of Vengeance falls short when held up against Yakuza, as it simply doesn't have the charm and polish found in that series.
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Jet Li: Rise to Honor
In 2004, Jet Li: Rise to Honor arrived on Sony Computer Entertainment America'sPlayStation 2 (PS2). According to Jim Wallace, associate director, Jet Li called Sony and asked to be put in a video game.
With a cinematic presentation designed to look like an action movie, Jet Li: Rise to Honor is one of the most beautiful PlayStation 2 (PS2) games on the market. Using motion capture from the actor himself, the game truly feels like a fully playable movie. Using the right analog stick on the controller for various moves was controversial at the time, a control scheme similar to the one used in Star Wars: Obi-Wan for Xbox.
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Mortal Kombat: Shaolin Monks
Mortal Kombat, the fighting game, is still one of the most popular fighting titles on the market today. Originally developed by Midway Games in 1992, Mortal Kombat has seen various film adaptations, an animated series, and several merchandise lines, from clothing to toys, as well as a DC comic book series.
Shaolin Monks allows players to take on the role of Liu Kang or Kung Lao to protect Earthrealm from the forces of Outworld. Using many features from the main line of fighting games, Shaolin Monks had fatalities, combos, and even a versus mode. Often forgotten for being a spin-off, Shaolin Monks is a must-check for Mortal Kombat fans.
