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00:03listen closely i am going to give you the most important piece of advice if you want to escape
00:10from this place welcome to mojo plays and today we're dusting off the ps2 and exploring some
00:15hidden gems that didn't just jump they leaped bounced and occasionally stretched the rules of
00:20good taste in the best ways possible proving the playstation 2 era remains unmatched when it came
00:26to absolute bangers no matter the genre no jack and daxter ratchet and clank or sly here we already
00:33know those games are timeless so let's jump in before we continue be sure to subscribe to our
00:50channel and ring the bell to get notified about our latest videos the hobbit where am i goblins
00:59attacking men and elves what's this well baggins you've dreamt your way into this you'll have to
01:08dream your way out licensed games didn't always have the greatest reputation on the ps2 but this
01:14one actually earns its keep as a surprisingly solid adventure platformer you'll guide bilbo through
01:19atmospheric middle earth locales with smart exploration focus clever puzzles and platforming
01:24that respects the source material instead of phoning it in the world feels alive and inviting
01:29encouraging you to poke around corners for secrets while the story beats laying with genuine warmth
01:34and adventure combat and traversal strike a nice balance that keeps things engaging without
01:39overwhelming for a tie-in it punches well above its weight with competent design and that cozy tolkien
01:45charm it still holds up as comforting explorative fun today which is perfect when you want a relaxed
01:50yet rewarding journey rather than non-stop intensity definitely one of the better surprises from that era
01:56for those looking for something a bit more laid back than the other lord of the rings ps2 titles freedom
02:13legend of k you know those underdog platformers that quietly deliver way more than expected
02:18step into the paws of a hot-headed feline martial artist who punches kicks and leaps through beautifully
02:24crafted levels filled with animal warriors and solid combat flow the fighting feels responsive and weighty
02:30blending seamlessly with precision platforming that rewards timing without cheap frustration each of
02:36the game's worlds has its own distinct charm and challenges mixing exploration with satisfying
02:40progression that keeps the momentum going strong it never got the spotlight it deserved but the
02:45personality tight controls and adventurous spirit made it a genuine hidden treat on ps2 revisiting
02:52today still feels fresh and the great level design and that classic 3d platforming satisfaction
02:57holds up remarkably well if you're craving something charming and competent with a bit of attitude this
03:03feisty feline is the perfect playthrough for the weekend kaya dark lineage so what made you come down here
03:14huh i don't know just a feeling i guess few platformers managed the level of stylish action
03:22adventure that deserved way more attention than it got like kaya dark lineage players guide confident
03:28heroine kaya as she navigates a vibrant alien world filled with fluid combat graceful gliding and
03:34colorful exploration that feels live at every turn the movement shines through seamless transitions
03:39between fighting platforming and soaring across breathtaking environments creating the satisfying rhythm
03:45that pulls you deeper into the journey clever level design rewards curiosity while the combat stays responsive
03:51and fun without ever feeling overwhelming a blended personality polish and genuine adventure in a package
03:57that still holds up remarkably well today if you're hunting for an underrated ps2 gem with beautiful
04:03worlds and that perfect mix of action and traversal this one delivers in spades the vibrant atmosphere
04:08and smooth gameplay make it an excellent pick for a nostalgic session or when you want something fresh
04:14you get familiar you know how to bring this thing back to the village before it explodes absolutely no
04:21idea but i want to try scaler did anyone get the license plate number of that truck
04:30i got to stop eating that chili right before i hit the sack
04:35it always gives me weird dreams time to scale things up with one of the most inventive lizard heroes
04:43the ps2 ever produced players control a sassy reptile who shapeshifts into various scaly forms each
04:49unlocking wild new abilities that turn every level into a creative playground of traversal combat and
04:55clever environmental puzzles the transformation mechanics shine through tight beautifully designed
05:00stages that reward experimentation and smart play instead of rote memorization worlds feel distinct
05:06and full of personality backed by responsive controls and that perfect balance of challenge and pure fun
05:12that makes you want to replace sections just to try new approaches it earned a well-deserved reputation
05:17as one of the most underrated pure platformers on the system for excellent reason inventiveness and
05:22polish still stand out if you're craving something truly original with charm and depth don't let the
05:27generic box art fool you this hidden gem delivers satisfying gameplay that still holds up beautifully today
05:33i can complete the mutation process here and now over my dead body booger i couldn't have said it better
05:43crash twin sanity three years i spent alone in the frozen antarctic wastes and i missed you
05:53and so i've organized a little gathering like a birthday party except the exact opposite crash might have
06:02struggled a bit in his ps2 adventures but there's one that holds up quite a bit better than you remember
06:07twin sanity took the series to full 3d and cranked the chaos up to 11 with co-op style sections
06:13wildly creative levels and that signature bandicoot slapstick energy turned up until it breaks you'll
06:19bounce through bizarre set pieces where the duo's dysfunctional partnership leads to constant cartoon
06:23violence and hilarious mishaps that still land perfectly the shifting perspectives and inventive
06:29madness keep things unpredictable blending solid platforming brawling and pure unhinged nonsense
06:34in ways that feel bold even now it was divisive for good reason as some ideas were gloriously ahead
06:40of their time but the raw ambition and humor make it endlessly replayable years later it stands as a
06:46love letter to creative risks and the controlled chaos of established franchises wampa fruits and
06:51questionable life choices included tie the tasmanian tiger forget the usual suspects sometimes the
07:12best platformers come with a boomerang an australian accent and zero chill this charming collectathon throws
07:18you into lush vibrant worlds as a feisty tasmanian tiger spinning jumping and hurling everything in
07:24sight like a furry wrecking ball with anger management issues the boomerang mechanics feel
07:29incredibly satisfying adding layers of combat and puzzle solving that keep the pace snappy and way
07:35more fun than it had any right to be it got overshadowed by bigger names but delivered genuine personality
07:41tight 3d platforming and that warm adventurous spirit that makes you wonder why it didn't become a
07:46household name the cheeky humor and colorful levels still hold up great today especially if you're
07:51craving that classic collect-a-thon itch without modern hand-holding or bloated maps give this
07:56lovable underdog a spin you might just adopt a new favorite marsupial hero who's way cooler than he
08:01lets on fair dankum good times stretch panic
08:10few platformers embrace the strange and absurd the way stretch panic does playing as an elastic
08:16chaos gremlin of a girl navigating bizarre dreamlike stages who literally pulls yanks and twist the
08:22environment and enemies into ridiculous new shapes like some deranged balloon animal artist on a sugar
08:28rush the core stretching mechanic never gets old creating constant creative problem solving mixed with
08:33wonderfully weird enemy designs that range from fashion-obsessed nightmares to pure unhinged absurdity
08:38it's the kind of oddball creativity that only the ps2 era could birth without apology or shame
08:44sure it feels gloriously niche and a little unhinged but that's exactly why it's so fondly
08:49remembered by those who played it revisiting it now delivers the same unfiltered joy
08:54laughs and slightly questionable moments embrace the weird stretch your expectations and prepare for
08:59one of the most delightfully bizarre platforming experiences the console had to offer
09:06yes sonji
09:12ape escape 3 and there you have it spectres got away again uh care for another run of it
09:22the ape escape series has always been about one glorious mission catching cheeky primates before they wreck the
09:28timeline by the third entry the formula had evolved into something even more inventive while keeping
09:33that core silly joy intact this time you wield an expanded arsenal of ridiculous gadgets across
09:39vibrant theme park inspired worlds that feel bigger and more alive than before the monkeys fight back
09:44harder with their own absurd countermeasures turning every chase into hilarious gadget-fueled problem
09:49solving instead of simple button mashing it refined the series without losing the playful
09:54spirit that made fans fall in love in the first place while bigger platforming names hog the
09:59spotlight this entry quietly perfected the monkey catching madness fans still miss it today because
10:05nothing else quite captures that same blend of creative chaos and light-hearted humor and it still
10:10plays like an absolute dream go on grab the gadget and go ape again i guess we brought the world
10:16back
10:16from the brink of catastrophe and it was all due to you the adventures of cookies and cream picture
10:24this two goofy rabbit-like buddies tackling platforming puzzles together in a way that actually makes co-op
10:29feel essential instead of tacked on the charm hits immediately with their bouncy antics and clever dual
10:35character mechanics that require switching between them to solve environmental riddles and creates those
10:39satisfying aha moments that linger levels are packed with personality and tight design that rewards teamwork
10:46or for solo players god-tier level patience with the ai partner all while blending platforming
10:52precision with light puzzling in a way that never overstays its welcome it's disarmingly wholesome yet
10:57sneakily deep the kind of under-the-radar delight that reminds you ps2 had heart in spades it's still
11:03totally worth firing up today with a friend or to introduce your own kids to a simpler time when
11:08games were simple joyful and way more memorable than the low profile suggests vex
11:16the potential disease is in your hands the greater knowledge to experience of all the guardians who
11:24have born of the ages ps2 platformers were nothing if not experimental this darker more mature tail
11:32spinning entry throws you into shadowy atmospheric worlds as a spiky tailed anti-hero who claws through
11:38clever level design and combat that actually fights back there are no fluffy sidekicks here just sharp
11:44traversal momentum-based platforming and enemies that make you earn every victory it's got that
11:49hidden gem energy because it never got the glossy marketing push the big names enjoyed yet the
11:54brooding tone and satisfying flow make it stand out like a goth kid at a rainbow convention revisiting
12:00today it still feels refreshingly edgy in peak 2000s and the mechanics hold up surprisingly well with an
12:06atmosphere that pulls you in like a black hole with excellent level design if you're tired of safe
12:11sanitized adventures that treat you like a toddler this one's mature charm and tail thrashing action
12:16delivers the perfect sarcastic middle finger to boring platformers we should have known at the
12:21time i guess we all make mistakes perhaps the only thing worse than failing is the fear of failing
12:29rayman 3 hoodlum havoc how's it hanging weaning dog
12:35come on i'm kidding hey i like that outfit on you when does it come on don't be so touchy
12:41here
12:41check out what i found you know those sequels that somehow nail the chaos better than the originals
12:46rayman 3 once again throws our limbless hero into a vibrant pun-filled world and bounces through
12:51colorful madness while beating the ever-loving snot out of hoodlums with creative power-ups the
12:57platforming feels buttery smooth with tight controls that reward precision without punishing you into rage
13:02territory and the level design constantly surprises with fresh gimmicks instead of recycling the same
13:07tired tricks what sticks with you are the hilarious enemy designs and the perfect blend of whimsy and
13:13challenge that makes you feel like the game is winking at you the whole time years later it still
13:18holds up as pure joyful escapism on ps2 dust it off if you can when you need a reminder that
13:24platformers
13:24could be this inventive without needing a bloated open world trust me your inner kid will thank you
13:41mr mosquito mr mosquito offers suburban nightmare fuel told from the mosquitoes point of view as one
13:47of the tiny blood thirsty pests thirsty players sneak through the house looking for tasty veins
13:52dodging rolled up newspapers vacuum cleaners and oblivious humans while pulling off ridiculous blood
13:58sucking heist with surgical precision the gloriously bizarre premise somehow blossoms into surprisingly
14:03deep stealth platforming packed with clever tension and personality that keeps the laughs coming through
14:08every near-miss swat moment fans still talk about it because nothing else quite scratches that specific
14:15itch of being the world's most annoying house guest the game is still an absolute delight today when you
14:20want something completely off the wall that plays way better than it has any right to if you're tired of
14:25saving the world and just want to ruin someone's summer one itchy bite at a time this tiny legend
14:30delivers big laughs and sneaky satisfaction treasure planet what are we doing here we need to get to
14:37the planet before anyone else gets there treasure planet jim it's that sort of attitude that will get
14:44you into serious trouble treasure planet offers one of those rare licensed game experiences that actually
14:50went full swashbuckling instead of phoning it in for a quick paycheck this steampunk space sailing adventure
14:56throws you into exotic worlds packed with fluid movements engaging level design and that unmistakable
15:02treasure planet charm that blends pirates rockets and victorian flair into one glorious mashup
15:07exploration feels genuinely rewarding as you soar across breathtaking environments dodging hazards and uncovering secrets
15:14without the usual generic tie and slop it punches way above expectations with solid execution satisfying
15:20traversal and enough personality to make you forget it's based on a movie perfect when you want a proper
15:26high seas or high stars voyage without modern bloat or hand-holding if you're craving something that
15:31feels like a true voyage of discovery this overlooked gem is worth rediscovering after all it's one of the
15:37a few disney tie-ins that didn't walk the plank for a quick buck ah you're a shining one young
15:43homes
15:44aren't you right life's for living let's get out of here now taz wanted
16:01looney tunes unleashed taz in the most gloriously destructive platformer form possible the spinning
16:07tasmanian devil tears through colorful cartoon worlds like a furry tornado with serious anger
16:11issues causing absolute havoc while collecting goodies and leaving trails of cartoonish destruction
16:16in his wake every level turns into a playful sandbox of mayhem filled with silly set pieces
16:22over-the-top gags and that classic warner brothers energy that never fails to entertain it flew under the
16:27radar back then but delivered big laughs and pure chaotic joy for those lucky enough to find it if you're
16:33tired of polite platformers that acts nicely before letting you break things this one lets you spin
16:38wildly out of control without apology embrace the whirlwind it's more fun than it has any right to be
16:43and holds up as one of the most entertaining destructive underdogs on the ps2 side effects
16:48may include uncontrollable giggling and sudden urges to spin
17:03sphinx and the cursed mummy the world of ancient egypt finally gets a clever mummy wrap twist that
17:09actually respects your intelligence instead of treating you like a tomb raider tourist you'll
17:13juggle control between a mighty lion-like guardian and his fragile bandage-wrapped counterpart
17:18solving smart puzzles and uncovering secrets across stunning myth-soaked worlds that blend
17:23exploration with genuinely engaging challenges the thoughtful design creates that perfect sense of
17:28discovery and accomplishment without ever feeling like a boring history lesson it earned plenty of
17:33praise back then for good reason and it remains a refreshing well-crafted experience today that avoids
17:38modern bloat like the plague ideal when you're craving something with brains beauty and genuine
17:43adventure that doesn't talk down to you a true underrated standout that proves licensed games could
17:48occasionally deliver gold instead of just wrapping everything in cursed bandages if you like your
17:53platforming with a side of cleverness and ancient flair this one's still sphinx outside the box
17:58beautifully tack and the power of juju
18:10magnificent what an incredible feeling okay that's enough the life of a tribal shaman looks way more
18:16fun and chaotic than it has any right to the world and progression keeps things breezy yet satisfying
18:22mixing clever challenges with that warm upbeat spirit that makes the whole journey feel like hanging out
18:27with eccentric friends who just happen to have magical powers and questionable decision making
18:32skills players wield quirky magic and explore colorful lively worlds full of humor light-hearted
18:37adventure and memorable characters that bounce with real personality instead of generic npc filler
18:42tax still offers excellent comfort gaming today that is warm genuinely smile inducing and perfect for
18:48when life feels too serious or the big triple-a titles start taking themselves way too seriously fire it up
18:54whenever you want something fun and charming that doesn't take itself seriously but still delivers
18:58solid entertainment with a side of juju-powered mischief highly recommend for a relaxed feel-good session
19:03shabba shoop-a-doop-dee-doop my rhyming's done don't give me no frown just do one thing and break
19:10it down
19:13i-ninja what have i done master you're dead your grasp of the obvious a stone it wasn't my fault
19:24we had some great ninja games on the ps2 but this one quietly sliced through the competition with
19:29style to spare a wisecracking lightning fast shadow warrior brought to life brilliantly by billy west
19:35players dash through vibrant ever-changing stages packed with acrobatic flair satisfying enemy
19:40takedowns and tight platforming that flows smoother than a well-oiled katana the variety and polish make
19:46it stand out from the crowded ps2 action scene like a ninja in a room full of loudmouth samurai it
19:52earned
19:52hidden gem status among fans for good reason with razor-sharp execution and that effortless cool
19:57factor that doesn't rely on cheap tricks i ninja is a great choice when you want fast-paced fun that
20:03captures classic 3d action platforming at its peak without any modern hand-holding or unnecessary fluff
20:09after all in a world of posers this one actually knows how to disappear right after collecting all
20:14the secrets of course no one deserves this more than me and you showed such potential dr muto the
20:22eccentric madman scientist assured the president that this new device could power a dozen planets
20:29muto fought back reporters saying what could possibly go wrong mad scientists rarely get this much creative
20:36freedom what if a mad scientist could literally rebuild himself on the fly to solve every ridiculous
20:41problem life threw at him that gloriously unhinged concept drives this inventive romp across trap
20:46filled colorful worlds where every body morph unlocks fresh ways to cause delightful scientific trouble
20:52and clever platforming chaos packed with personality constant surprises and real mechanical depth that
20:58keeps you experimenting instead of just following a boring script dr muto is one of the ps2 era's most
21:03original outings that still feels fresh and hilarious today with humor that lands consistently and
21:09gameplay that respects your intelligence a perfect experiment for when you're craving something truly
21:13different that doesn't treat players like lab rats well except for when the transformations go
21:18hilariously wrong a true hidden gem worth seeking out for pure inventive joy and mad
21:23science mischief that still experiments successfully all these years later
21:26i don't think the fact that we're here at the hospital that must have been sad and
21:30the fact that you do know what the f**k
21:34Oh crap
21:36whiplash
21:40oh my god get away from that
21:45animal testing labs have never been this much chaotic fun to demolish
21:50corporate labs beware two test subjects have escaped and they're absolutely furious about it
21:55A chained-up duo of sarcastic animals turns sterile facilities into glorious wrecking balls
22:00of physics-driven destruction and dark comedy gold. The rebellious energy creates constant
22:05hilarious chaos as you ragdoll enemies and environments in delightfully destructive
22:09ways that feel endlessly creative rather than frustrating. It's pure, unfiltered PS2 weirdness
22:15that fans who discovered it still cherish for its unique vibes and over-the-top mayhem.
22:19Revisiting today brings back that cathartic rush and short, smile-inducing bursts that
22:24never overstay their welcome or lecture you about consequences. When polished modern games start
22:29feeling too safe, predictable, or corporate-approved, this chaotic pair delivers exactly the anarchy
22:34and chain-reaction fun you didn't know you needed. Pure, rebellious entertainment that still holds up
22:39surprisingly well and reminds you why breaking the rules can be so satisfying.
22:44We were rooting for you, son. Too bad you turned out so darn defective.
22:49Maximo vs. Army of Zen
23:02Man, if you slept on the sequel to Maximo Ghosts to Glory, you missed one of the PS2's most satisfying
23:08undead romps. Maximo once again charges back into gothic mayhem with sharper combat, more ambitious
23:14levels, and undead smashing chaos across haunting worlds filled with personality and over-the-top
23:19spectacle. The refined flow turns every sword swinging, daring leap, and combo into pure
23:24rhythmic satisfaction, backed by self-aware humor that never takes itself too seriously even when
23:29the hordes get ridiculous. It earned a loyal cult following for delivering concentrated PS2 action
23:34platforming with zero bloat and plenty of heart, or whatever's left in that ribcage.
23:39Years later, it still feels tight and exciting, the kind of game that reminds you why classic sword and
23:44sorcery adventures were so addictive. This one cuts straight to the fun and still holds up like
23:49a champ and is highly recommended for a nostalgic blast that respects your time and your funny bone.
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