Taito Legends 2

 PlayStation 2
User Score
8.0

Generally favorable reviews- based on 7 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 5 out of 7
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 7
  3. Negative: 0 out of 7

Review this game

  1. Your Score
    0 out of 10
    Rate this:
    • 10
    • 9
    • 8
    • 7
    • 6
    • 5
    • 4
    • 3
    • 2
    • 1
    • 0
    • 0
  1. Submit
  2. Check Spelling
view
per page
  1. ScorpioBlade94
    Nov 23, 2011
    6
    I got this, hoping that it will bring back good memories of the games I played that were on it, instead the controls for Puchi Carat were messed up & completely took away the story which disappointed me but the G-Darius game brought back memories. The other games I just don't like.
  2. SkyK.
    Jul 23, 2007
    8
    At least half of all the games on this collection are worthy of some time spent on them. I hold respect for 70's and 80's games (especially 70's) because without them there would not be ANY of the big franchises of today. The only collections that are better are the Capcom collections.
  3. oldgamer81
    Feb 9, 2020
    8
    Taito Legends 2 is a great compilation if you like 2D shoot'em ups and side scrolling beat'em ups or tile-matching games. At first I was sceptical about the mass of the games and I asked myself if you just play a different game every time without really learning one. But the good thing is, that there is a variety of games of each represented genre, so you don't get bored quit even thoughTaito Legends 2 is a great compilation if you like 2D shoot'em ups and side scrolling beat'em ups or tile-matching games. At first I was sceptical about the mass of the games and I asked myself if you just play a different game every time without really learning one. But the good thing is, that there is a variety of games of each represented genre, so you don't get bored quit even though you focus on one genre. Of course the fact that all games are arcade games and that there is no possibility to safe your game state, makes it special. If you are okay with older games then you will finde some great classics like darius gaiden, puzzle bobble/bust-a-move and ray storm, and you will find many hidden gems!
    But if you don't like arcade games, better just leave it.    … Expand
  4. Yojimbo2015
    Jul 12, 2023
    7
    Another generous - if motley - assortment of old arcade games from Taito. The biggest draw to the casual gamer is probably likeable puzzle game Puzzle Bobble 2, but fans of old school scrolling shoot 'em ups should check out Raiden-alikes Grid Seeker, Gekirindan and Gun Frontier as well as Metal Black, Darius Gaiden and the creams of the crop G Darius and Ray Storm - two attractive 3DAnother generous - if motley - assortment of old arcade games from Taito. The biggest draw to the casual gamer is probably likeable puzzle game Puzzle Bobble 2, but fans of old school scrolling shoot 'em ups should check out Raiden-alikes Grid Seeker, Gekirindan and Gun Frontier as well as Metal Black, Darius Gaiden and the creams of the crop G Darius and Ray Storm - two attractive 3D shooters that both made it onto the PSX as titles in their own right.… Expand

Awards & Rankings

53
#53 Best PS2 Game of 2007
62
#62 Most Discussed PS2 Game of 2007
52
#52 Most Shared PS2 Game of 2007

Critic Reviews

All reviews »
Metascore
67

Mixed or average reviews - based on 11 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 4 out of 11
  2. Mixed: 6 out of 11
  3. Negative: 1 out of 11
  1. PSM2 Magazine UK
    40
    While there are 40 titles on offer, this ultimately weak collection of C-list games will excite only the most crazed retro mentalist. Not us, then. [Apr 2006, p.52]
  2. Eurogamer
    70
    This particular package has much better presentation than the last one, with all games sorted into chronological order (a small but valuable point), and various useful options that make the experience far better than most retro collections. Nice one, Taito.
    Read full review
  3. RewiredMind
    80
    The package is the perfect compliment to the first collection – although if you’re deciding between the two, the first contains more instantly recognisable titles and would come as the recommended purchase.
    Read full review
See all critic reviews »