It was a far cry from the RPG-infused turn-based gameplay that Final Fantasy fans were familiar with, and instead took the form of a third-person action-based shooter.

One of those characters, Vincent Valentine, received his own game in the form of Final Fantasy VII: Dirge of Cerberus. It grew to such immense popularity that it gave Square Enix a chance to produce some spin-off titles that featured the cast of characters players had come to know and love from the PS1 classic. It's easily one of the best RPG releases ever featured on the system and it helped to propel the Final Fantasy franchise to superstardom, helping it stand out as one of the most beloved series in gaming history. There's no denying how important Final Fantasy VII was to the original PlayStation. To better showcase some of the coolest, best, and most underrated games that 'failed' during the PS2's run, the following list has been updated with more entries. Sadly, many would miss out on these titles. While many of these games can be considered 'bad,' there were still tons that hit store shelves that had a lot to offer players, with unique mechanics, solid storylines, and fun gameplay elements. Although there were a wide array of series that began their journey on the PS2 and transformed into truly successful franchises that are still running to this day, there are a slew of other adventures that failed to meet expectations. Updated May 4th by Russ Boswell: The PlayStation 2 saw a ton of games released during its tenure, with many options completely flying under the radar or failing to capture the hearts and eyes of the general public. Even in 2020 most of these games are worth a giving a second look, offering things missing even from many modern offerings. These underrated gems either did not meet sales exceptions or were dismissed by critics. Related: 10 Best PlayStation 2 Games You Could Play Online Because of its long life and wealth of classic titles like Metal Gear Solid 2, Final Fantasy X, God of War, and many others, some titles slipped through the cracks, not earning the proper love and respect they deserved in their time. The PlayStation 2 is one of the most successful home consoles of all time, boasting a massive library of games.

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