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Best PlayStation 2 games of 2008

The 20 best PlayStation 2 games released in 2008, ranked from 1,795 critic and player ratings.

The best PlayStation 2 game of 2008 is Shin Megami Tensei: Persona 4, with a critic score of 93/100 — updated November 2026.

How this ranking is built
  • Games are ranked on the aggregated critic score out of 100 imported from IGDB and Metacritic, never on Tier's own grades.
  • A game only enters the ranking with at least 30 external ratings, so a single enthusiastic review never outranks a proven classic.
  • Community grades from F to S are shown next to every game, and only stated as a fact above 5 Tier ratings.
  • Release window covered: 2008.
  • 20 games are listed on this page, carrying 1,795 ratings between them.
  • Rankings are recomputed hourly; this one was last rebuilt on 13 November 2026.

Top 20

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01 Shin Megami Tensei: Persona 4 Shin Megami Tensei: Persona 4 2008 · 281 ratings An entry in the JRPG/visual novel hybrid Persona series in which the player has to harness the power of Personas and fight entities called Shadows by forging bonds with the locals of Inaba, a rural Japanese town thrown into unrest by inexplicable murders committed under cover of foggy weather and rumours of a television channel said to broadcast mysterious images on rainy nights. 93 /100
02 Rock Band 2 Rock Band 2 2008 · 113 ratings Rock Band 2 is the sequel to the 2007 musical simulation game Rock Band and offers similar gameplay. Directly competing with Guitar Hero: World Tour, the game allows different people to play together as in a band, with the same peripherals as the first game: lead guitar, bass guitar, microphone and a drum set. The new drum and guitar controllers for this version, bundled or sold separately, have been revised and older controllers are also supported. The guitar controller, modelled after the Fender Stratocaster, has five additional fret buttons near the neck, for fast fingertapping sessions. There is also an effect switch to toggle between five different effects. Players use the instruments to match notes on the screen, divided in different portions for different instruments, along with the lyrics for the singer who need to match the pitch. 93 /100
03 Guitar Hero World Tour Guitar Hero World Tour 2008 · 130 ratings Guitar Hero: World Tour is the fourth main game in the series and brings a major change to the concept. Following the release of Rock Band that built on the Guitar Hero concept but added additional instruments, World Tour introduces these as well to allow players to play together simultaneously as a real band. Next to the guitar that was the main peripheral for the previous titles, the bundled edition of the game adds a microphone for the vocal parts and drums for percussion. Just like the previous game, the guitar tracks are split up for the lead and bass. The lyrics and the vocal pitch is shown near the top of the screen, while the bottom part is split up for bass guitar, lead guitar and drums, each with a separate set of notes that need to be hit to correctly play the part. 82 /100
04 NHL 09 NHL 09 2008 · 37 ratings NHL 09 is the 17th video game in the NHL series released by EA Sports in 2008. Both the Nintendo DS and Wii versions had been planned, but canceled. It was the last installment of the NHL series to be released on Playstation 2 and the last to get a PC release 79 /100
05 LEGO Batman S LEGO Batman 2008 · 286 ratings · 1 Tier vote · finished by 19% The fun of LEGO, the drama of Batman and the uniqueness of the combination makes for a comical and exciting adventure in LEGO Batman: The Videogame. Play as Batman and his sidekick Robin as you build, drive, swing and fight your way through Gotham City capturing escaped villains including The Joker, Penguin, Scarecrow and more. Then, jump into the story from the other side and play as Batman's foes! Enjoy the power you wield and battle Batman while spreading chaos throughout the city. There is no rest for the good (or evil!). 76 /100
06 Kung Fu Panda Kung Fu Panda 2008 · 55 ratings In the Kung Fu Panda video game, players embark on an epic, action-packed adventure as they master the specialized Kung Fu fighting styles of Po the Panda, the unlikely hero, his teacher Shifu, and the legendary Kung Fu masters, the Furious Five: Monkey, Tigress, Viper, Mantis and Crane. Through 13 legendary levels from the movie and beyond, and spanning land, water and air, players must work their way to become the Dragon Warrior and defeat the ultimate enemy, Tai Lung, as they battle a variety of foes, overcome dangerous obstacles, navigate multi-tiered environments and solve challenging puzzles. Featuring a deep variety of gameplay, unique co-op and competitive multiplayer modes, collectibles, and a host of character upgrades, the Kung Fu Panda video game provides an experience gamers of all ages will enjoy. 73 /100
07 Mercenaries 2: World in Flames Mercenaries 2: World in Flames 2008 · 62 ratings Mercenaries 2: World in Flames is an explosive open-world action game set in a massive, highly reactive, war-torn world. A power-hungry tyrant messes with Venezuela's oil supply, sparking an invasion that turns the country into a warzone. But for you, international crisis is all upside: You are a mercenary, and you profit from chaos. Mercenaries 2 features a slew of potential clients, all willing to pay you to do their dirty work. Dirty deeds, done for exorbitant fees. These are world powers with deep pockets, deep grudges, and enough arms and ammo to start World War III. This is your kind of environment. Mercenaries 2 features the latest and most dangerous in civilian and military tech, everything from shiny new sports cars, to the future-tech satellite-guided bunker-busting mini-nuke. Tanks, APCs, boats, luxury automobiles - you name it, you can have it delivered to you in real time. And if you run out of cash you can always 'acquire' the gear you need in the field. If you see it, you can buy it, steal it, or blow the living crap out of it. Play your own way, or play with the help of a friend in the new cooperative multiplayer mode. You are not a soldier. You don't have to play by anyone's rules. You have your own code: you will fulfill the terms of the contract, no matter what. Not everyone in the world of Mercenaries is as honorable. Everyone will try and screw you, given the chance. They think they can get away with it, because they don't know rule #1: EVERYBODY PAYS. 70 /100
08 LEGO Indiana Jones: The Original Adventures S LEGO Indiana Jones: The Original Adventures 2008 · 229 ratings · 1 Tier vote · finished by 26% Build, Battle and Brawl your way out of trouble! Play through all three classic Indiana Jones movies and relive your favorite Indy adventures in the tongue-in-cheek worlds of LEGO. Explore and Discover - Battle enemies, solve puzzles, and seek out the world's greatest treasures. 69 /100
09 Quantum of Solace Quantum of Solace 2008 · 133 ratings 67 /100
10 Secret Agent Clank Secret Agent Clank 2008 · 41 ratings Secret Agent Clank is a platform video game developed by High Impact Games and published by Sony Computer Entertainment. It was released for the PlayStation Portable (PSP) in 2008 and later for the PlayStation 2. The game is a spin-off from the popular Ratchet & Clank series and features Clank as the main character in a secret agent role. In the game, Clank dons his "Secret Agent Clank" persona, which was previously seen in brief TV show segments within the main series. The story revolves around Clank working to clear Ratchet's name after Ratchet is framed for a crime he did not commit. The gameplay diverges from the traditional Ratchet & Clank format, focusing more on stealth and gadget-based play, though it retains the series' trademark humour and style. 66 /100
11 WWE Smackdown vs. RAW 2009 WWE Smackdown vs. RAW 2009 2008 · 49 ratings 66 /100
12 Guitar Hero: Aerosmith Guitar Hero: Aerosmith 2008 · 59 ratings 64 /100
13 WALL•E WALL•E 2008 · 35 ratings 61 /100
14 The Legend of Spyro: Dawn of the Dragon The Legend of Spyro: Dawn of the Dragon 2008 · 35 ratings 60 /100
15 Sonic Unleashed Sonic Unleashed 2008 · 32 ratings 60 /100
16 Crash: Mind Over Mutant Crash: Mind Over Mutant 2008 · 66 ratings 60 /100
17 The Incredible Hulk A The Incredible Hulk 2008 · 42 ratings · 1 Tier vote 59 /100
18 Sonic Riders: Zero Gravity Sonic Riders: Zero Gravity 2008 · 38 ratings 55 /100
19 Monopoly Monopoly 2008 · 34 ratings 53 /100
20 Dragon Ball Z: Infinite World Dragon Ball Z: Infinite World 2008 · 38 ratings 48 /100
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Frequently asked questions

What is the best PlayStation 2 game of 2008?

Shin Megami Tensei: Persona 4 currently tops the ranking with a score of 93/100 across 281 ratings. Ranking updated November 2026.

How is this ranking built?

Games are ranked on their aggregated critic score out of 100, with a minimum vote threshold so a single glowing review never outranks a proven classic; the Tier community's own F-to-S grades are shown alongside each game.