I remember quite awhile back when I still had my Playstation 2 there were those games where literally all each level was was you running around and killing HUNDREDS of enemies while making your way to a boss, I think there was a leveling up aspect, but don't remember. Anyone remember these types of games? They were so pointless and repetitive, but I honestly had a ton of fun with them!

First thing I thought of was Dynasty Warrior.

Me too. I think there were about eight hundred and seven Dynasty Warrior games released on the PS2.

Or 99 Nights

One of my favorite games, 'Blood will tell' which is based on the manga 'Dororo to Hyakkimaru' had a ton of bosses, 48 if I remember right and it had a nice little story and a beautiful theme. And often bosses would have unique aspects to them and it was more rare than not to fight a boss exactly in the same way as you fought another boss.

Perhaps it has an unfair advantage in terms of storytelling though as it is based on a good story already and didn't have to make one up, but aside from a few sneaking and platform parts of the game it is precisely what you described.

Come to think of it, the 'God of War' series was that too, unless you're talking purely 100% just running around hitting stuff, by which I'm not even sure 'Blood will tell' fits the description.

Smash T.V. ? But there's not any leveling up. And it wasn't made for the ps2 just re-released.

Also nice to see you not making another relationship thread.

I loved the DW series, then they killed it

I used to play DW like you...

Had to be said right?

I thought of Fighting Force and the Bouncer.