Full Metal Alchemist Dream Carnival

The Venetian stage is an absolute blast—leaping between those rooftops while getting smashed through the scenery never gets old. It’s way more about chaotic movement than button-mashing, and that’s exactly what I wanted from a PS2 action game.

The platforming mechanics feel way more fluid than most beat-em-ups from that era, and I love how smashing through scenery never gets old. I've spent hours just replaying the Venetian stage to try different launch trajectories off the gondolas.

I was pleasantly surprised by how much more dynamic the combat feels compared to other PS2 fighters, especially with all the platforms to bounce off of. The action keeps you constantly moving, and the Venetian stage really makes the level design shine. Even after just a few matches, I was hooked.