The best ghost games on PlayStation 2

Key recommendations

• The PlayStation 2 was home to some of the best classic horror games, such as Resident Evil and Silent Hill.
• Ghostbusters: The Video Game is a must-have for ghost fans, with a remastered version for modern consoles.
• Fatal Frame 2: Crimson Butterfly delivers a scary and thrilling experience, featuring iconic ghost encounters.

The PlayStation 2 has become the adopted home for many supernatural creatures. Zombies, vampires, ghosts and unspeakable monsters have found their place in an impressive array of horror games, some of which are still considered the best classic horror titles ever. Franchise as resident evil, silent hill and The fatal frame have had some of their best outings of this era, receiving highly anticipated remakes or being considered the gold standard for the series.

Of course, a whole graveyard of ghosts haunts the PS2 console, ready to frighten and delight anyone brave enough to dust off this gaming relic of yesteryear. Those brave enough should take their proton pack or camera obscura, just to be safe.

5 Ghostbusters: The Video Game

Based on the classic 80s movie

When dealing with ghosts, it's obvious who should be called: Ghostbusters! Armed with their proton packs and ghostbusting experience under their belts, they're more than qualified to hunt down the ghosts that haunt this old-school ghost game (which has been remastered for improved graphics and smoother performance).

Loosely based on the original 1980s classic, Ghostbusters: The Video Game has players take on the role of the Rookie, the latest addition to the team who will arm himself with his ghost-busting gear and take to the field alongside the veterans. With paranormal events, scary ghosts and a detailed story campaign, ghost enthusiasts can't go wrong with the title – and what's more, it's not locked into the confines of the PS2, making this game accessible to modern audiences.

4 Echo Night: Beyond

Even space is beyond the reach of ghosts

The third game of Echo Night series, Echo Night: Beyond it takes place in its own timeline and additionally in space, combining elements of sci-fi and ghostly horror. Newlyweds Mr. and Mrs. Osmond are off on a honeymoon to the moon that neither of them will ever forget, but not for the reasons they probably suspected when they boarded the space shuttle. Their ship crashes on the surface of the moon, separating Richard and Claudia and awakening a host of macabre spirits.

what is he doing Echo Night: Beyond what stands out compared to other games is the distinct lack of combat, despite using a first-person perspective. Instead of trying to hunt down the ghosts, the player will do their best to avoid them, as directly confronting too many ghosts can lead to Richard dying of a heart attack, and the player will definitely feel some palpitations while face these disorders. restless spirits.

3 Darkwatch: Curse of the West

Ghostly Banshees are the toughest enemies in the game

Jericho Cross had a rough life, from fighting in the American Civil War to becoming a hunted outlaw. Even in death, he cannot rest as he returns as a vampire, one of the creatures he swore 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 – into Darkwatch.

The player will encounter a number of supernatural beasts throughout the game, one of the toughest being a variant of the banshees that appear even more ghostly than the original version. These creatures sponge for even more ammo, making for some of the most tense and terrifying fights in the game, but players who learn how to land a well-aimed headshot will find that these fights aren't too difficult. But, those who don't might find out if vampires can come back as ghosts.

2 Suffering

Confront the deadly spirits of the dead

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

The latter is probably the safest bet, as before his execution can take place, an earthquake unleashes the vengeful spirits of those who met their demise on the island. As the sole survivor, Torque must 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 about a powerful ghost game that entertains its audience until the thrilling end determined by their own choices.

1 Fatal Frame 2: Crimson Butterfly

Tragedy and horror well packed into an excellent experience

The The fatal frame series is responsible for bringing some of the biggest ghostly hits to the gaming world, with the series peaking with the second entry, Crimson Butterfly. The eponymous butterflies are ever-present throughout the game, drawing twin sisters Mio and Mayu to the lost village, hidden deep beyond the forest. Here Mio will have 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 scariest ghosts in the entire franchise, such as Sae Kurosawa, whose infamous scene remains vivid in the minds of many fans. In addition to being among the most terrifying experiences, people will be hard-pressed to find a fan who didn't shed a tear at the game's sad ending.