10 PS2 Games That Deserved A Sequel
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00:00 Welcome to Mojo Plays and today we're looking at PS2 games that had strong franchise ability
00:05 But sadly never got the sequels they so rightly deserved
00:09 If only kids would play more video games about sharing. Bird, you know I abhor crazy plans
00:15 Whiplash
00:17 Using this machine which you have no hope of ever understanding we can combine two animals into one
00:22 Can you imagine a weasel rabbit?
00:25 Don't you love it say you love it the ps2 era was the golden age of platformers
00:31 Between ratchet and clank jack and Daxter and to a lesser extent Spyro and crash players had no shortage of options
00:38 No matter their preference some ps2 platformers were even more experimental
00:43 Such as the unlikely pair of Redman the rabbit and Spanx the weasel a duo
00:48 Chained together as they attempted to escape an animal testing facility while causing as much financial damage as possible
00:56 Redman's indestructibility made for some hilarious
00:58 interactions with the world and watching Spanx whip Redman around as a weapon was endlessly entertaining a
01:05 sequel could have expanded upon this with the duo still being on the run after freeing the rest of the animals from the facility or
01:12 Even infiltrating another testing site to shut the company down for good
01:16 Sadly whiplash was never revisited as developer crystal dynamics soon moved on to Tomb Raider and never looked back
01:24 I'm
01:26 I'm
01:28 out of here
01:30 Okami while the ps2 was undoubtedly the king of JRPGs very few series outside of Final Fantasy
01:40 Resonated with gamers the way the Legend of Zelda series did on any of Nintendo's consoles
01:45 However, there was one that managed to stand out as a possible contender over studios
01:51 Okami the game featured a gorgeous watercolor graphical style that also carried over to its
01:58 gameplay with the game's unique use of the paintbrush that allowed players to paint creations into the world as well as use the brush in
02:05 Battle the game was a massive hit with critics and developed a loyal cult following
02:10 But unfortunately the game underperformed and the studio was shut down shortly after this ended any
02:17 Possibility for the series to continue even as its popularity grew due to countless re-releases bringing in an entire new generation
02:24 of fans
02:26 TimeSplitters future perfect. I thought I told you not to interrupt
02:30 me
02:33 Whoa
02:37 Did you see that?
02:38 free radicals TimeSplitters franchise became a standout multiplayer title in the early days of the ps2 and
02:45 While the series did eventually have three entries ending with future perfect
02:49 Fans of the series have long held on to hope for the franchise to continue the mix of uniquely cartoony visuals and time-hopping
02:56 Storyline refreshingly wasn't afraid to poke fun at itself at a time when shooters were becoming all too serious
03:03 And the various time periods were wonderfully realized in keeping with the times future perfect
03:09 also introduced online multiplayer to the series and a robust map maker for players to create their own modes and levels of chaos for
03:17 their friends to compete in fans rejoiced in
03:20 2021 when members of free radical revived the studio and seemingly began work on a true sequel
03:26 But once again, it was not meant to be and tragically free radical was shuttered at the end of 2023
03:32 He has dared to interfere with our leaders plans
03:36 Beyond good and evil this
03:43 Fast as a speeding bullet
03:50 Keep doing nothing the next time there'll be nothing left here to save cut
03:56 Beyond good and evil was quite a departure for a studio known primarily for their rayman titles
04:02 But gamers fell in love with the world and Jade's investigative gameplay was a nice change of pace from the traditional
04:08 third-person combat games that were so prevalent at the time the story of a government cover-up and
04:14 militaristic control during an alien invasion
04:17 Also broke the mold as players had to focus more on capturing moments with their camera than outright combat in the years since release
04:25 The love for beyond good and evil gained a cult-like following and the announcement of a sequel was met with great anticipation
04:32 However, almost two decades later the sequel barely resembles the original game as its ambitions grew in complexity
04:40 Most likely vaporware after all this time no matter what Ubisoft says
04:44 Gamers have longed for a true sequel to continue the adventures of Jade and Paige
04:49 Black
04:59 Criterion might be most well-known for their racing games, especially the burnout series
05:04 But the developer has dabbled in other genres and by far one of their best is the classic ps2 game black
05:11 Well the game story might have been nothing but a patchwork of cinematics that led the player from one set piece to another
05:17 The gunplay was some of the most solid and rewarding the ps2 had to offer
05:21 Guns had real impact and the world of the game was a whole lot bigger than it was in the early days
05:27 The game was a lot more fun to play than the ps2 and the ps3
05:30 But the game was a lot more fun to play than the ps3
05:32 But the game was a lot more fun to play than the ps3
05:34 But the game was a lot more fun to play than the ps3
05:36 Criterion has long returned to their roots in the years since black
05:40 But with the first-person shooter market becoming stagnant with annual releases of Call of Duty and Battlefield continuing to disappoint
05:47 Black could have been a serious competitor had the series been able to continue past its original game. What are you talking about?
05:54 You're right
05:57 Nothing is a coincidence cold fear
06:01 With the release of Resident Evil 4
06:12 Capcom's horror franchise dominated the conversation in 2005
06:17 Leaving little room for any other horror titles to share the spotlight
06:21 Cold fear was a survival horror game in the vein of Resident Evil, but trapped the terror on the sea
06:27 Players needed to contend with not only the outbreak of a zombie like virus on board, but the unpredictability of the ocean itself
06:35 Featuring ocean physics that would cause the ship to rock back and forth the player as well as objects in the environment
06:41 Would be tossed like ragdolls according to the whims of the ocean
06:45 Cold fear also managed to improve on the re4 formula by allowing players to move while shooting
06:51 using the now standard over-the-shoulder camera a
06:54 Sequel could have improved on a number of these mechanics and had the game been released earlier or even a year later
07:01 It might have also done better commercially
07:03 Dark cloud 2 I wish you the best
07:11 Well, he's certainly cheerful I'll give him that
07:17 The original dark cloud managed to blend dungeon crawling city building and rewarding RPG mechanics into something wholly unique
07:25 In the earliest days of the ps2, but it's sequel dark cloud 2 or dark chronicle depending on your region
07:31 perfected the formula
07:33 Switching to a cel-shaded art style the characters popped off screen and the switch to a steampunk aesthetic offered more options for combat
07:41 As well as world exploration and visually distinct environments
07:46 Everything about dark cloud 2 was tuned and refined and developer level 5 seemed on track to go even bigger with a potential sequel
07:54 but none ever materialized
07:56 level 5 moved on to Dragon Quest 8 and rogue galaxy and
08:00 Eventually the Nino Cooney series while leaving everything they had laid the groundwork for and a potentially wildly successful series behind
08:08 Even after two decades fans haven't given up hope but it looks like the series is gone forever
08:15 How about that? Yes, I still got it
08:18 bully and boy
08:22 Remember you will have a clean nose
08:25 So keep it clean or we'll clean it for you
08:28 Without a doubt rock stars most requested sequel besides the next grand theft auto or red dead
08:34 Bully has managed to maintain its loyal fan base for almost two decades after release
08:40 Taking the classic GTA open-world formula and setting players loose as a new student at Bullworth Academy
08:46 We were free to explore the campus and surrounding areas while getting up to classic
08:51 Adolescent hijinks and also needing to keep up with our studies in class
08:55 Featuring all the trademarks of classic ps2 era rockstar
08:59 The game was rounded out with a likable cast as well as the over-the-top secondary characters and NPCs
09:06 Although according to former devs there was a playable version of bully 2 at one point
09:11 It would seem the sequel was scrapped
09:13 But that hasn't stopped longtime series fans from speculating that a true sequel will eventually be released to school players once again
09:21 What's going on, sir?
09:23 It's a club meeting is downstairs. Go ahead
09:27 Thanks, I might check it out
09:30 Psyops the mind-gate conspiracy
09:32 Have your mind
09:34 The ps2 had no shortage of third-person shooters
09:45 But Psyops is use of its physics engine more than made it a unique experience
09:50 Developed by Midway games the game follows an amnesiac psi operative as he uses his psychic abilities to take down a terrorist
09:58 Organization that also makes use of the same psychic powers one of the early adopters of the havoc ragdoll physics
10:05 players could use their powers to lift and throw objects and
10:08 Enemies around the environment as well as hijack NPCs to get through checkpoints or have them fight against their own
10:15 Puzzles were specifically designed to take advantage of the advanced physics and some even offered players multiple solutions
10:22 Depending on their choices of which powers they wanted to utilize
10:26 Sadly despite the game ending on a frustrating cliffhanger
10:29 It was never a follow-up and Midway closed down in 2010 ending any hope for a satisfying conclusion
10:35 I'm sorry Nick something's gone wrong, but we have to move on the Simpsons hit-and-run
10:41 Hey, Oma you look like you're having one of your trademark adventures danger. Mr. Burns mini cameras black fans
10:49 Well good thing I'm drunk stupid drunk the Simpsons have had no shortage of video games and while many of them war hit-or-miss
10:57 One that managed to become a standout fan favorite was hit-and-run
11:01 Which shamelessly copied Rockstar's GTA formula to great success?
11:06 virtually the entire city of Springfield was open for players to explore the story was written by the creators of the show and
11:14 All the main cast returned to their iconic roles for arguably one of the best Simpsons
11:19 experiences since the eighth season of the show
11:21 Fans have long requested if not a sequel then at least a remaster or full remake
11:27 But with EA sitting on the dormant license a proper return to Springfield seems unlikely in
11:33 Recent years the former developers have explained there were plans for a sequel
11:37 But due to poor management of the license the best Simpsons game ever ended after one entry
11:44 *Crowd cheering*
11:46 Which ps2 game would you have loved to get a sequel share your dream list down in the comments?
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12:05 *Outro music*