20 Best PlayStation Games Of The 2000s

12. Final Fantasy XII (2006)

The Final Fantasy series has always been a driving force within Playstation consoles, as it’s known for its innovations in storytelling, visuals and epic orchestrated music. When FF7 came out for the PS2, it retained many of the core elements of the franchise, but it also introduced new improvements to the formula.

From the second you start playing it, you’re treated to one of the most immersive and beautiful worlds the RPG genre has to offer. The land of Ivalice is split into various areas, which could be traveled to and from using the series’ trademark Chocobos.

Additionally, players are treated to a story of epic proportions, as the princess Ashe of the Dalmasca kingdom leads the resistance movement against the evil Archadia Empire. During the struggle, she meets the game’s protagonist, the sky pirate Vaan, and together with other allies they fight enemies in turned-based battles. The gameplay in these fights is enriched with the new customizable gambit and license systems, which allow you to control the AI characters in battle and specify abilites and equipment for each character.

The end result is a game worthy of its franchise legacy, elevating the PS2’s status to new heights.