Best Ghost Games On The PlayStation 2

The PlayStation 2 became the foster home for many supernatural creatures. Zombies, vampires, ghosts, and indescribable monsters found their place among an impressive line-up of horror games, some of which are still considered the best classic horror titles to date. Franchises like Resident Evil, Silent Hill and Fatal Frame had some of their best outings in this era, receiving hugely anticipated remakes, or being held as the gold-standard for the series.

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Naturally, a whole cemetery's worth of ghosts haunt the PS2 console, ready to scare and delight any brave enough to wipe the dust away from this gaming relic of yore. Those brave enough should grab their proton pack or camera obscura, just to be on the safe side.

5 Ghostbusters: The Video Game

Based On The Classic 80s Movie

When dealing with ghosts, it is obvious who should be called: the Ghostbusters! Armed with their signature proton packs and ghost-busting experience under their belt, they are more than qualified to hunt down the ghosts that are haunting this old-school ghost game (that saw a remaster for improved graphics and a smoother performance).

Loosely based on the original 1980s classic, Ghostbusters: The Video Game has players take on the role of Rookie, the latest addition to the team who will arm himself with his ghost-busting equipment and head out onto the field with the veterans. With paranormal events, spooky ghosts, and a fleshed out story campaign, ghost aficionados can't go wrong with the title — and what's more, it isn't locked to the confines of the PS2, making this game accessible to the modern audience.

4 Echo Night: Beyond

Even Space Is Not Out Of The Reach Of Ghosts

The third game in the Echo Night series, Echo Night: Beyond takes place in its own timeline, and furthermore, in space, combining elements of sci-fi and ghostly horror. Newlyweds Mr. And Mrs. Osmond have set off for a honeymoon on the moon neither of them would ever forget, but not for the reasons they likely suspected when they boarded the space shuttle. Their vessel crashes on the surface of the moon, separating Richard and Claudia, and awakening a whole host of ghoulish spirits.

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What makes Echo Night: Beyond stand out compared to some other games is the distinct lack of combat despite employing a first-person perspective. Rather than trying to hunt down the ghosts, the player will be doing their best to avoid them, as confronting too many ghosts directly can result in Richard dying of a heart attack, and the player will certainly feel some palpitations while facing down these unnerving, restless spirits.

3 Darkwatch: Curse Of The West

The Ghostly Banshees Are The Toughest Enemies In The Game

Jericho Cross has had a tough life, from fighting in the American Civil War to becoming a hunted outlaw. Even in death, he can't rest, as he returns as a vampire, one of the creatures he was sworn to kill. With vampiric powers and an entire arsenal of weapons at his disposal, he goes on the hunt for supernatural creatures — and the one responsible for his transformation — in Darkwatch.

The player will encounter a number of supernatural beasties over the course of the game, with one of the toughest being a variant of the banshees that seem even more ghostly than the original version. These creatures sponge up even more ammo, resulting in some of the most tense and terrifying fights in the game, but players who learn to land a well-aimed headshot will find these fights aren't too difficult. But, those who don't may be finding out if vampires can come back as ghosts.

2 The Suffering

Face Off Against Deadly Spirits Of The Dead

There are only a few games that will have players stepping into the shoes of a prison inmate, and The Suffering is one of those games. Not only is Torque an inmate, but he is one on death row, due to be executed for murdering his ex-wife and two children, despite having no memories of the incident. A convenient excuse, or perhaps a sign that there is more to this case than meets the eye...

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The latter is probably the safer bet, as before his execution can take place, an earthquake unleashes the vengeful spirits of those who have met their death on the island. As the only survivor, Torque needs to arm himself for survival and escape the island before it's too late. With multiple endings and plenty of fun shooter gameplay to tide players over until then, The Suffering is all around a strong ghost game that entertains its audience until the thrilling finale determined by their own choices.

1 Fatal Frame 2: Crimson Butterfly

Tragedy And Horror Neatly Packaged Into One Excellent Experience

The Fatal Frame series is responsible for bringing some of the greatest ghostly hits to the world of gaming, with the series peaking with the second entry, Crimson Butterfly. The eponymous butterflies are ever-present throughout the game, luring twin sisters Mio and Mayu to the lost village hidden deep beyond the woods. It is here that Mio will need to be brave to face the ghostly entities to save her sister from their ethereal grasp.

Armed with the camera obscura, players come face to face with some of the most frightening ghosts from across the franchise, such as Sae Kurosawa, whose infamous cutscene remains alive in the minds of many fans. Alongside being among one of the most frightening experiences, people will be hard-pressed to find a fan who didn't shed a tear at the game's mournful ending.

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