Noah’s Barks pages related to the PlayStation 2 (PS2) video game platform.
The predecessor to the cult-popular ‘Disgaea’ series, ‘La Pucelle’ delivers its own brand of irreverent humor and whimsy—and strategy gameplay. (Includes ‘Ragnarok’)
‘Okage: Shadow King’ is a quirky RPG that brings to mind the beloved ‘Mother’ series. Can it step out of its shadow?
As it moves away from its predecessor’s survival horror roots, what awaits the series in ‘Onimusha 2?’
Though not without tedious flaws, ‘Phantom Brave,’ is another twist on Nippon Ichi Software’s successful strategy RPG fundamentals.
I’ve been marathoning PlayStation (PSX) and PlayStation 2 (PS2) games, so why not rank them? Commentary included!
Atlus continues their winning streak on the PlayStation 2 with ‘Raidou 2,’ a highly-improved sequel to their action RPG spinoff of the Megami Tensei series.
I own almost every Shin Megami Tensei (SMT) game on the PlayStation 2 (PS2) in near-mint condition (a feat that is probably as hard as anything Indiana Jones had to find) and Nocturne was my last scoop up, right before…
Ah, Persona 4. I have a lot to say about it. Persona 3 is one of all-time favorite games, and a contender for my favorite RPG. When a follow-up game was announced, I snatched that shit up faster than the…
The fan favorite of the ‘Silent Hill’ franchise, ‘Silent Hill 2’ raises the bar for contemplative video game narratives.
‘Silent Hill 3’ makes the bold decision to return to the original game’s style. How will it continue to improve upon the formula?
Nippon Ichi Software concludes an incredible streak of games on the PS2 with ‘Soul Nomad.’ Will they apply everything they’ve learned and release their best game yet?
The fan translation of ‘Super Robot Wars: OGs’ by Kingcom is a monumental release and precious gift—but I do miss Atlus’s script.





















