Role-playing games (RPGs) have been a staple of the gaming industry for decades, and the PlayStation 2 era was a golden age for the genre. With its powerful hardware and vast library of games, the PS2 played host to some of the most beloved and critically acclaimed RPGs of all time. From sprawling open-world epics to intimate character-driven stories, there was an RPG on PS2 to suit every taste.
One of the things that made the PS2 such a great platform for RPGs was its ability to handle large, complex worlds. Games like Final Fantasy X and Dragon Quest VIII offered vast landscapes to explore, filled with secrets and side quests. This gave players a sense of freedom and exploration that was unmatched by other consoles at the time.