Sony PlayStation 2 Library

As with the recent XB1 Library list, I figured it was time to archive the ol' PS2 Archive.  For many, many years the PS2 was my main console...The NES was always plugged in and the Sega Genesis was handy, but while others were on the Xbox band wagon, or moving on to the PS3, I stuck with the PS2.  Going thru the games tonight as I moved the back up, it brought back a lot of memories.

Here are a few titles of interest:
-Madden 03: I played so many custom seasons on here...I also documented draft pick traits and ratings in a notebook and developed a fail safe system to log the best picks possible.
-Midnight Club: I still remember getting this game for my birthday...it was a huge step up in racing games and one of the first "street racers."  At the time, staying up until midnight was a big deal and I particularly enjoyed playing it "late" at night.
-Test Drive: Awesome game, great cover.
-Need for Speed Underground: This franchise had a really nice string of games and Underground kind of built off Midnight Club...lots of good times.
-Grand Theft Auto: Vice City: I hold this game in very high regard...it is way up there on my list of all time best  games along with Super Mario World.  I was a teenager when it came out and it was undeniably groundbreaking while pushing the limits all while recreating a sincere 80s vibe.
-Pac-Man World Rally: Honestly one of the best kart racers you will ever play...It is a shame more people aren't aware of this game.

I won't take the time to archive the games by release date, or my acquisition date since all this went down so long ago...but here is the archive:

1. Atari Anthology
2. MLB 07 The Show
3. Conflict: Desert Storm
4. Medal of Honor Frontline
5. Starsky & Hutch
6. The Dukes of Hazzard: Return of the General Lee
7. True Crime Streets of LA
8. Grand Theft Auto Vice City
9. Grand Theft Auto III
10. Grand Theft Auto San Andreas
11. Test Drive
12. Gran Turismo 4
13. Need for Speed Underground
14. Need for Speed Underground 2
15. Need for Speed Most Wanted
16. Need for Speed Carbon
17. Need for Speed Pro Street
18. The Simpsons Hit & Run
19. The Simpsons Game
20. Family Guy Video Game
21. Madden 03
22. Madden 08
23. Madden 09
24. Midnight Club 3: DUB Edition
25. Midnight Club II
26. Midnight Club: Street Racing
27. Pac-Man World Rally

Dodge Racing: Charger vs Challenger

Well, as of a few hours ago it became official...my next playthrough has been revealed on YouTube!

It is....(drum roll please):

Dodge Racing: Charger vs Challenger

This is one of those promotional games that a lot of folks will over look, and it is a shame because it really isn't that bad of a game.  For Mopar enthusiasts, like myself, it is a great experience! 

Granted, you MUST play this game with the nunchuck.  Let me expand on that...you can play the game with just the Wiimote like you would Mario Kart, but the control is horrible.  You could place the Wiimote on the floor and your car would be wanting to weave left and right!  That level of control is totally inexcusable, however, since it is an "option" and you can play with the nunchuck, it becomes moot...although a very noticeable and disappointing "moot."

Once I got past the horrible Wiimote only controls, the game was enjoyable.  It is quite difficult when your car is not up to par with the rest of the field and the wrecks and tendency for the cars to spin-out is also a bit annoying at times, but overall it is a laid back game.  When you finish miserably and can't advance you simply have to re-race, or earn more upgrade points to tweak your car.

I am currently to Part 10 on the playthrough, and aside from the control issue, which is resolved, and the fact it is a bit challenging, in large part due to the nature of the game, I am really enjoying this one.  Granted, if you are a casual race fan, or prefer exotics, mustangs, or camaros you will probably not be as lenient as I am. 

I had previously played Chrysler Classic Racing so I had an idea what this game would be like (and yes, I do plan to recrod a playthrough of CCR as well).  I wasn't disappointed, but I was not blown away either.  For the race enthusiast looking for something new, or diehard Mopar fanatic you can't go wrong with this game!

I will blog about the playthroughs as I get them uploaded...or atleast that is the plan.  I will be working on this one while wrapping up Wii Fit Plus and the final 2-3 Mystery Case Files: The Malgrave Incident videos.  Hopefully this will expose you to something new and if you don't go out and get the game, at least you will know how it plays and how it ends!