Figured I'd try to get a general discussion thread going on this comm. If there's interest I'll make a new thread every now and then.
I've been going through the Ratchet and Clank series on PS2 and am just starting up Going Commando. Emulating everything on PCSX2 (ask me about emulation for anything ever and I'll be glad to help you) which has been a really great experience so far. This franchise has lots of nostalgia for me and represents the best of the PS2-era platformers (although I did love both Sly and Jak). I think the reason I've always like the R&C series more than Jak is that the weapons were more creative/fun to use than those in Jak 2 onwards.
I'm thinking about trying out the System Shock Remake this weekend but never played the original. I'm aware it's a much older design-style of game but it looks like something I could really enjoy.
Dragon Quest V Remake on PS2. It's the perfect old-school JRPG and it doesn't overstay its welcome. Three acts with the middle one being the longest and you could finish it in about 35 hours but it's taking me longer because I'm playing it in Japanese and really digging into every nook and cranny.
It also did monster collecting 3 years before Pokemon.