Sony’s PS2 Tribute Sparks Backlash on Social Media

Sony’s recent social media tribute to the PlayStation 2’s 25th anniversary in North America has ignited a wave of disappointment among fans. The company used the milestone to highlight its PS Plus Premium retro games catalog, but the selection conspicuously omitted many of the console’s most beloved titles. While Sony promoted games like Jak & Daxter: The Precursor Legacy, Mister Mosquito, Dark Cloud, Siren, and Sly Cooper, the community quickly noted the absence of heavy hitters such as God of War, Ratchet & Clank, ICO, and Twisted Metal Black.

On the positive side, Sony has confirmed that SoulCalibur 3 and Tomb Raider Anniversary will join the service in the near future. The company also deserves credit for maintaining its retro gaming initiative, steadily improving its emulator technology, and bringing more classic experiences to modern PlayStation consoles. However, the slow pace of adding these retro releases remains a significant point of contention.

Fans argue that the rollout has been unnecessarily slow, leaving a vast library of iconic PS2 games unavailable for purchase or streaming. There is a strong collective hope that Sony will take this feedback seriously and accelerate the process of making these cherished classics accessible. The sentiment isn’t about being greedy, it’s about honoring a legendary console with the robust and comprehensive library it truly deserves.

(Source: Push Square)