Kingdom Hearts II

I was honestly skeptical about a Disney and Square Enix mashup, but the way the worlds blend together is pure magic. The succinct gameplay kept me hooked from the opening hour, and the drive forms add a layer of strategy I didn't expect. This one's a keeper for any PS2 collection.

The combat flow is so tight that I actually lost track of time grinding through the Heartless—the reaction commands alone make every boss fight feel like a choreographed movie scene. The Disney worlds are woven in just right, not just as backdrops but as real parts of the story. If you own a PS2 and

The mix of Disney worlds and Square Enix's combat system is surprisingly seamless, and the camera controls feel much better than the first game. The story actually makes sense this time, which is a nice bonus.