PS2 Classic Seemingly Being Revived For PS Plus Members

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Summary

  • War of the Monsters is set to be re-released for PS4 and PS5, with improved performance and possible Trophy support. (92 characters)
  • The game was originally released in 2003 for the PS2 and involves players controlling monsters in city environments post-alien invasion. (128 characters)
  • The PS2 classic will only be available to PlayStation Plus Premium members, along with other exciting freebies and upcoming game releases. (126 characters)

On occasions, information that appears early often originates unexpectedly, as we encounter today. This isn’t typical of leaks from presumed insiders or whistleblowers; rather, it emerges from sources that seem unlikely.

It appears that the Taiwan rating board has given a nod to the fact that one beloved PS2 game is expected to make its way to both PS4 and PS5 in the near future. Generally speaking, if a video game’s title is listed on an official country’s ratings board, it’s indicative of its authenticity as Sony must submit such games to the regulatory body for rating assessment prior to their announcement.

Prepare For War With Upcoming PS2 Classic Entering PS Plus Subscription Service

According to Gematsu, the game War of the Monsters has received a rating in Taiwan for both the PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5. It’s speculated that since the game is already available as a PS2 Classic on the PS4, it may be receiving an upgrade to the newer PS2 emulation technology for the PS5. This could result in improved game performance, and potentially, the inclusion of Trophy support as well.

If you’re eager to play this game once it’s released on the service, remember that you’ll need to have a subscription to PlayStation Plus Premium, which is the top tier, as the PS2 Classic titles are exclusively available there and not on the basic (Essential) tier.

If you haven’t heard about this video game series before, that’s perfectly understandable. The game was initially launched in 2003 for PlayStation 2. It was created by a company called Incognito Entertainment, which no longer exists, while Santa Monica Studio provided assistance during the development process.

In this game, the story unfolds following an extraterrestrial attack on Earth, and you get to assume the role of massive monsters rampaging through urban landscapes. It’s similar to a fighting game, but instead of focusing on technical combat skills, it leans more towards brawling – evoking the spirit of classic kaiju movies such as Godzilla.

Previous versions of similar games involve King of the Monsters, a title developed by SNK, initially launched in arcades back in 1991 and subsequently made available for the Neo Geo gaming system.

If you haven’t upgraded to PS Plus Premium yet, you might find it beneficial to do so now, as apart from being able to play a classic PS2 title, there’s an upcoming puzzle game generating quite the buzz that will be accessible immediately for PS Plus Premium subscribers.

Apart from its benefits, the membership package includes numerous unclaimed free goodies, some of which we discussed last week.

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2025-04-09 18:39