What are some great RPG games for PS2 and where can I find them?

It depends on his age really; and whether he prefers reflex games, or ones with complex thought. Next to each game name I have a [ ] telling you whether you are more likely get it new or used, and how long them MAIN game would last on average.

Star Ocean 2 is an incredible active battle RPG, but it has some mature themes and some philosophical questions that may go over a younger child's head. Multiple endings means it can be played through more than once. (But it has a tricky craft system and a very tricky optional achievement system. Despite that it is one of my favorite RPGs.)

Dark Cloud 2 is a pretty good action RPG, and is perfectly fine for younger audiences plot wise. Rouge Galaxy is in the same vein and is just as fine. (Both have tricky craft and customization systems. Dark Could 2's world building system can be frustrating, as can Rouge Galaxy's optional factory system.)

The Kingdom Hearts (1&2) series is another wonderful action RPG series, and is simpler than most RPGs. (Its ok to jump straight to 2, it does recap the original game, but to fully understand the plot you probably need to play the first.) The first requires you to be on the ball; the second requires serious reflex speed.

Disgaea and Disgaea 2 are great strategy RPGs. Disgaea is more child friendly as far as the plot goes. In similar veins are Phantom Brave and Maki Kingdom. (All of them have more or less infinite item collection options and more high-level side quests than you can shake a stick at. Disgaea 2 has more optional side quest than it has main game!) It is perfectly ok to jump straight to Disgaea 2, it isn't a true sequel. No reflexes required, but complex though, or intense leveling, is required to do well.

Dragon Warrior 8 is the ultimate example of what old-school game players think of as an RPG. It has a child friendly plot and challenging game play; without any really difficult or extremely complicated side quests. (And one of my favorite RPGs of all time!) No reflexes required, while battles have a strategy, it isn't hard to figure out.

Final Fantasy X and Final Fantasy X-2 are good classic RPGs. You'll probably want to play X before X-2 because they are direct sequels. X-2 is a girl-power RPG (all the main characters are female) with a lot of skimpy outfits. X has mature themes if you stop to think about them. Both games require no reflexes if you set the battle mode to 'Wait'.

Final Fantasy 12 is the most recent game and is much more complex, game wise, than its predecessors. Reflexes and complex thought are both necessary to play it at all.

As for getting the games I'd try any of the following... Best Buy, Gamestop, Sears, Circuit City, Toys R' Us, or Electronic Boutique are your best choices for stores, FYI has a small selection too, but don't expect a lot there.

Star Ocean 2 [used, 60+ hours]

Dark Cloud 2 [used, 30+]

Rouge Galaxy [new, 30+]

Kingdom Hearts 1 [used, 20+.]

Kingdom Heart 2 [new, 40+]

Disgaea [Used, 30+] Expect another 50+ in optional side quests.

Disgaea 2 [D2 new, 30+] Expect another 50+ in optional side quests.

Phantom Brave and Maki Kingdom [both used and 40+] Expect another 50+ in optional side quests.

Dragon Warrior 8 [New, 60+]

Final Fantasy X and Final Fantasy X-2 [Used and around 45+ each]

Final Fantasy 12 [New, 60+]

All of the above people have great recommendations. I can only add that if he enjoys pouring hours into a game lvling up and earning some cool stuff then Disgaea/Disgaea 2 are really fun but lengthy. The Final Fantasy games are great, especially FF7. As said above age has a lot to do with it as well, if he is young maybe FF9 is better, because FF8 is more adult. Finding them is pretty easy, EBGames/Gamestop, ebay (buy NEW for best results), BestBuy. At stores you can get good RPGs used in good condition for a decent price.

Dragon Quest VIII is a good easy beginner rpg and pretty fun too...if you dont mind playing a game with not so good graphics but is fun try Vandal Hearts 1 and 2 for the ps1. Kingdom hearts 1 and 2 is a pretty game and has alot to do. Of course their is always Final Fantasy and Suikoden series.

Final Fantasy XII

Kingdom Hearts 1-2

kingdom hearts games, final fantasy series and a lot more. Shining Force Exa is another great RPG for PS2, why won't you try action or adventure such as God of War ,Castlevania and Prince of Persia or shooting such as resident Evil and car racing such as Need For Speed Carbon and the GTA series?? there are a whole lot to choose from besides RPG.

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Final Fantasy is by far one of the best RPGs around to date. you can find it at any game store such as, Babages, Gamestop, EBGames. Theses are the more popular game stores. Also there is one other but I dont know if it is still around, Funcoland.

Final Fantasy 10

any game store near you.

follow the first link for a list of games.

and the second link is a good place to get them.

Kingdom Hearts and Kingdom Hearts 2 are great games, also any of the Final Fanstasy games. You can find them at any game store (Game Stop, EB Games etc.).

Buy Final Fantasy Twelve NOW.

How old is he ? If he's not too young then I would recommend just about any Grand Theft Auto game. Otherwise, I would also recommend a Harry Potter game. Though Ive only played the chamber of secrets, any of them should be good.