We already published the list of best PS2 games of all time, now it’s time to discover the best PS2 compilation games of all time.
With amazing titles available, the PS2 definitely has a great library of compilation games.
So, if you’re a fan of both the PS2 and compilation games, there’s a chance you’ll like this list.
And some of you may already know some of the games mentioned in this list.
#25. Taito Legends 2
- Release Data: Empire Oxford/Empire Interactive, 2007
- Genre: Casual » Compilation
It seems like all of Taito’s big hits were already included in the first volume, making this second edition full of curiosities and atrocities from a bygone era.
If you’re totally curious and can enjoy a mediocre old arcade game or two, you’ll probably get a laugh out of these legends.
#24. Fatal Fury: Battle Archives Volume 1
- Release Data: SNK Playmore, 2007
- Genre: Casual » Compilation
If you happen to already own the games that are contained within this collection, there’s really no need to get them here, since they’re just straight ports with no real extras to speak of.
But if you’re a diehard fan of 2D fighters, it is recommended to pick this up.
#23. SNK Arcade Classics Vol. 1
- Release Data: SNK Playmore, 2008
- Genre: Casual » Compilation
If you missed out on the Neo Geo and you want to experience some nostalgic goodness, this compilation works well.
As simple as it is, SNK Arcade Classics is a solid collection and is especially appetizing if you haven’t already purchased a bunch of individual Neo Geo games.
#22. Atari Anthology
- Release Data: Digital Eclipse/Atari SA, 2004
- Genre: Casual » Compilation
Atari Anthology does feature an incredible number of games, but it’s hampered by the various inaccuracies and quirks found in the translations of many of the better games.
As such, this is a decent product, but if you’re looking to relive your old gaming days and demand nothing less than perfection, you’d be better off with other games.
#21. Metal Slug 4 & 5
- Release Data: BrezzaSoft/SNK Playmore, 2005
- Genre: Casual » Compilation
With the individual running time of each game clocking in at around 45 minutes, Metal Slug 4 & 5 are games that are meant to be played through over and over again.
If you’ve already familiar with the series, you know this going in, so you’re looking forward to finding all the strange little secrets and alternate paths held within.
#20. Fatal Fury: Battle Archives Volume 2
- Release Data: SNK Playmore, 2008
- Genre: Casual » Compilation
Fatal Fury: Battle Archives Volume 2 is a fine collection of games that feel far more refined than their predecessors.
If you want to finish off your Fatal Fury collection, this works well. The games are old but fun and run without any dramatic glitches.
Fighting game fans shouldn’t think twice when picking this one up.
#19. Taito Legends
- Release Data: Empire Oxford/Empire Interactive, 2005
- Genre: Casual » Compilation
If you’re already excited about the old games in this collection, they’re re-created faithfully enough to warrant picking it up.
Many of the games are still fun even if you’ve already mastered them over years ago.
Operation Wolf and the other light gun games aren’t perfect, but they’re still playable.
#18. The King of Fighters 2000/2001
- Release Data: SNK Playmore, 2003
- Genre: Casual » Compilation
Regardless of its presentation, The King of Fighters 2000/2001 contains two solid ports of two great 2D fighting games.
It doesn’t offer mind-blowing graphics, but if you enjoy good 2D fighting games, it will give you plenty of good, solid gameplay to keep you busy.
#17. The King of Fighters Collection: The Orochi Saga
- Release Data: Terminal Reality/SNK Playmore, 2008
- Genre: Casual » Compilation
SNK Playmore has done a fair job in adding extras, making sure the whole package runs well and presenting the content nicely.
This compilation is recommended to almost any fighting game enthusiast looking for some nostalgia-inducing fun, but the King of Fighters games aren’t for everyone.
That said, Orochi Saga felt right and you will enjoy revisiting some classic fighters.
#16. Namco Museum
- Release Data: Mass Media/Namco, 2001
- Genre: Casual » Compilation
If you don’t own any of these games or other versions of the Namco Museum series, or if you’re a fan of the arranged games that make their home debut in this package, then this game will satiate your appetite for classic gaming.
#15. Midway Arcade Treasures
- Release Data: Midway, 2003
- Genre: Casual » Compilation
Midway Arcade Treasures has all the ingredients to make a great compilation, but you can’t help but feel that a better job could have been done if everything worked correctly.
If you don’t mind the sorts of minor issues that are rampant throughout this collection, you’ll be able to get your fill with Midway Arcade Treasures.
#14. Midway Arcade Treasures 2
- Release Data: Backbone Entertainment/Midway, 2004
- Genre: Casual » Compilation
Midway Arcade Treasures 2 isn’t perfect.
It has its little glitches and problems here and there, but the bonus material is nice and most of the games are nearly identical to the arcade originals that they’re trying to duplicate.
The number of great games makes Midway Arcade Treasures 2 worth owning if you’re a fan of Midway’s back catalog.
#13. The King of Fighters 02/03
- Release Data: SNK Playmore, 2005
- Genre: Casual » Compilation
This isn’t exactly the product that’s going to make a fighting game fan out of anybody who wouldn’t already fit that description.
But if you’ve ever enjoyed the King of Fighters series over the years, or any of SNK’s other great fighting games for that matter, then you’d be doing yourself a favor if you get this one.
#12. Mega Man X Collection
- Release Data: Capcom, 2006
- Genre: Casual » Compilation
Any fan of the Mega Man X series that doesn’t already own all these games in some form or another ought to give this collection a try.
Overall, X Collection will please the series’ longtime fans, and serves as a good primer for those who never had the opportunity to check out these games back in the day.
#11. Capcom Classics Collection Volume 2
- Release Data: Digital Eclipse/Capcom, 2006
- Genre: Casual » Compilation
Unless you were spending a significant amount of time in arcades throughout the ’80s and ’90s, you might not have even known that some of these games existed.
But if you’re interested in these sorts of retro compilations, Capcom’s second installment in the series is a solid choice, thanks to its interesting extras and quality emulation.
#10. Activision Anthology
- Release Data: Contraband Entertainment/Activision, 2002
- Genre: Casual » Compilation
The sheer number of playable games and unlockable items and the slick production values make it a great value for any gamer with an interest in the roots of console gaming as we know it.
While the games might be extremely primitive by today’s standards, there’s still plenty of playability left in these relics from the past.
#9. Sonic Mega Collection Plus
- Release Data: Sonic Team/Sega, 2004
- Genre: Casual » Compilation
Sonic Mega Collection Plus offers gamers a chance to step back in time to look at games when they were a little simpler and in some ways a little better.
Whether you’ll be playing it on a PS2 or on an Xbox, you’ll be treated to emulation that’s virtually indiscernible from the original games running on the original hardware.
#8. Capcom Classics Collection
- Release Data: Digital Eclipse/Capcom, 2005
- Genre: Casual » Compilation
While this might leave Street Fighter fans scratching their heads, any package with Forgotten Worlds, Commando, Gun.Smoke, and Final Fight in it is easily worth getting.
If you’re a fan of these sorts of compilations, this one is, for the most part, well done.
#7. Street Fighter Anniversary Collection
- Release Data: Capcom, 2004
- Genre: Casual » Compilation
If you’ve played and enjoyed other fighting games on the PlayStation 2, but you’ve never played Third Strike, then you’ve been missing out and would do well to give it a try.
The fact that you also get Hyper Street Fighter II: The Anniversary Edition thrown in as part of the deal is a great bonus.
#6. Growlanser Generations
- Release Data: Career Soft/Working Designs, 2004
- Genre: Casual » Compilation
Fans of role-playing games rarely get as good a deal as this package offers—two full-length tactical RPGs with branching paths, numerous side quests, and tons of content on a single game.
The fact that these games have some years on them shouldn’t deter fans from giving this package a try, as it features two great titles whose gameplay remains entertaining.
#5. Street Fighter Alpha Anthology
- Release Data: Capcom, 2006
- Genre: Casual » Compilation
This anthology presents gamers with arcade ports of four incredibly popular fighting games, for better or worse.
It’s a fine deal for Street Fighter fans, who’ll probably find that these games still have that magic touch, whatever it was that made them so fun and addictive, even after all these years.
#4. Metal Slug Anthology
- Release Data: Terminal Reality/SNK Playmore, 2007
- Genre: Casual » Compilation
If you’re a Metal Slug fan and you’ve thus far managed to resist to get the other versions of Metal Slug Anthology, this is probably the one to get.
The Metal Slug series has been responsible for the best 2D shooter action in the past years, and it makes for a great fit on the PS2.
#3. Sega Genesis Collection
- Release Data: Digital Eclipse/Sega, 2006
- Genre: Casual » Compilation
The Sega Genesis Collection is one of the most satisfying, well-put-together classic game compilations to date.
Even if you were an avid fan of the Genesis back in its heyday, chances are you never got around to playing a number of these games, many of which are still quite fun and remarkably challenging even by today’s standards.
#2. Mega Man Anniversary Collection
- Release Data: Atomic Planet Entertainment/Capcom, 2004
- Genre: Casual » Compilation
If you don’t mind outdated graphics and have any interest in Mega Man whatsoever, then there isn’t a single reason not to pick up Mega Man Anniversary Collection.
This is simply one of the richest, most well-put-together classic compilations ever made, and it manages to makes improvements that are not only great but practically seem like common sense.
#1. Metal Gear Solid 3: Subsistence
- Release Data: Aspect/Konami, 2006
- Genre: Casual » Compilation
This two-disc package has tons of Metal Gear content, including the full Metal Gear Solid 3: Snake Eater story.
Players can also enjoy the original Metal Gear games, packed together with the exclusive online mode.
With all the extra features and added multiplayer support, this is the definitive Metal Gear Solid 3 version.
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