Three PS2 RPGs still have strong points, but aspects of their writing, sexualisation and late-game twists feel dated by modern standards.
01Summary
- 01The article singles out Persona 4 for jokes around Kanji Tatsumi and Naoto Shirogane that now feel awkward in places.
- 02Final Fantasy X-2 is criticised for heavy fan service, revealing costume changes and a jarring tonal shift from the original Final Fantasy X.
- 03Star Ocean: Till the End of Time divides players with a late story twist that changes how they view the game’s universe.
- 04The piece says each game still has strengths, including friendships and mystery in Persona 4, fast combat in Final Fantasy X-2, and tactical battle systems in Star Ocean.
02Why it matters
For players revisiting PS2 RPGs, the article flags the bits that have aged badly and may now be harder to enjoy. It also helps explain why some classics are still respected, but not without caveats.
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