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Dark Cloud 2 (PS2)

GENERAL INFORMATION

GENRE/STYLE

Role-playing/Third-Person 3D Action RPG

RELEASE DATE

19/FEB/03

ESRB RATING

TEEN, Violence

DEVELOPER

Level-5

PUBLISHER

Sony Computer Entertainment America, Inc.

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DESCRIPTION

Taking place 100 years after the events chronicled in the original game, Dark Cloud 2 continues its predecessor's combination of dungeon-crawling action and world-building adventure with a new visual style, time-traveling storyline, and two playable characters. The game's visuals make use of cel-shaded characters and 3D backgrounds to create a presentation not unlike Japanese anime. Max is a young boy with the talent to create mechanical inventions, including a robotic battle suit he can control. Monica, on the other hand, dabbles in sorcery and has the power to transform into animals. The majority of the game takes place in randomly generated dungeon levels where players hack-and-slash at their enemies in real time using a lock-on targeting system.

Players have the ability to switch between characters at any time to take advantage of their distinct traits. Both characters can pick up and throw items found along the ground as well as perform moves, such as back flips, blocks, jumping attacks, and more. Unlike most traditional role-playing games, experience points are awarded to the weapons used in combat rather than the character. As a character's weapon becomes more experienced over time, it can absorb the powers of certain items to acquire new abilities or attributes. Max can also invent different weapons to use in battle, and Monica's power of transformation means her animal alter egos will gain new powers over time as well. These powers must be used to stop a time-traveling sorcerer, who plans on taking out those who oppose his command by destroying their cities in the past.

Between dungeon battles, players can help shape a town by using Max's robotic creations to position trees, bodies of water, houses, and other buildings found during their travels. No longer restricted by a grid system as in the original, players are free to design their town however they see fit before getting a chance to explore it. Since Dark Cloud 2 also involves time travel, certain puzzles can only be solved if a particular building is present during a specific time period, which may mean returning to the past to make sure it has been built. Once players have acquired the necessary items in their dungeon battles, they can advance to the future and continue the story. Mini-games include fishing, watching fish race each other inside a tank, golf, and taking snapshots of characters met along the journey. ~ Scott Alan Marriott, All Game Guide

Dark Cloud 2 (PS2)

GENRE/STYLE:

Role-playing/Third-Person 3D Action RPG
RELEASE DATE:

19/FEB/03
TOP TRAITS:

Action RPG, Building structures, Fantasy world
DESCRIPTION:

Taking place 100 years after the events chronicled in the original game, Dark Cloud 2 continues its predecessor's com... more

players 91

followers 0

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POPULARITY: PS2 PLATFORM

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Dark Cloud 2 (PS2) by: Roxas-UrBoxas

“A lot better than the first installment. Loveable characters and excellent graphics, this game was the first time I ever had to chance to see just how sleek cell shading can look. Kept the elements from the first game but executed it a lot better...”

created 16/NOV/2009

Moktai played Dark Cloud 2 on 22/OCT/09

“Starting over is always fun. I can't wait to replay all 100+ hours of it...”

created 22/OCT/2009

Dark Cloud 2 (PS2) by: Rainbow-Freelove

“the time travel part of this was very cool i also enjoyed creating items and playing the mini games overall a really great game ”

created 10/SEP/2009

Dark Cloud 2 (PS2) by: PuyoDead

“Easily one of my favorite games of all time. The environments, characters, and music really make the whole place feel perfect. Then the excellent combat system, with the just as excellent weapon upgrade system makes the actual gameplay great. Then...”

created 26/AUG/2009

Dark Cloud 2 (PS2) by: ashiketchum

“not my favorite game, but one that falls so little short. seriously love this game, too. closest thing i've ever seen to a steampunk related game. love all the different factors, the photography, time travel, rpg, etc. wishing for a dc3!”

created 17/JUN/2009

Dark Cloud 2 (PS2) by: Materick

“This game blew me away with its artwork, game custimization, puzzles and storyline. i was saddened at the end but you'll see what i mean when you play the game. a must if you find it.”

created 18/MAY/2009