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Xenosaga: Episode II -- Jenseits von Gut und Boese (PS2)

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GENERAL INFORMATION

GENRE/STYLE

Role-playing/Third-Person 3D RPG

RELEASE DATE

15/FEB/05

ESRB RATING

TEEN, Blood and Gore, Language, Suggestive Themes, Violence

DEVELOPER

Monolith Software, Inc.

PUBLISHER

Namco Hometek, Inc.

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Gnosis 20
Ormus 10

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DESCRIPTION

Japan's Monolith Software continues its brave alchemy of complex, futuristic role-playing and 19th century existentialist philosophy with the second installment in its planned three-part Xenosaga chronicle, Jenseits von Gut und Boese ("Beyond Good and Evil"). Like the Nietzsche work after which it is ostensibly titled, the game's sci-fi story is themed to challenge society's over-institutionalized assumptions about morality. Players take control of various hero characters, some returning from the first game in the series (Der Wille zur Macht) and some new to this episode. These characters are embroiled in a complicated plot involving artificial humans called "realians," who seem to have short-circuited en masse. Gameplay involves exploration, puzzle-solving, and turn-based combat. As in the first game, Jenseits von Gut und Boese features an intense storyline, told through extensive cut-scenes, that is as likely to confuse unsuspecting newcomers as it is to delight true fans of the series. ~ T.J. Deci, All Game Guide

Xenosaga: Episode II -- Jenseits von Gut und Boese (PS2)

GENRE/STYLE:

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

15/FEB/05
TOP TRAITS:

Intriguing Story, sci-fi fantasy, RPG
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Japan's Monolith Software continues its brave alchemy of complex, futuristic role-playing and 19th century existentia... more

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POPULARITY: PS2 PLATFORM

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Xenosaga: Episode II -- Jenseits von Gut und Boese (PS2) by: Roxas-UrBoxas

“J-Pop in a game that is now in North America hurts my ears. The voice acting was horrible and the sound was grainy. Figuring out every break for every fight was a nuisance and the battle system was lacking. They took a step down from the first with...”

created 14/NOV/2009

Xenosaga Wallpaper (KOS-MOS) - Cessa

“Amazing wallpaper from Xenosaga (episode II, I believe, though it could be III as well) featuring KOS-MOS.”

Added by: sukwendo
Date: 08/OCT/2009
Views: 6
Votes: 0

created 08/OCT/2009

RedStarNova played Xenosaga: Episode II -- Jenseits von Gut und Boese on 01/OCT/09

“Started this right after I got done with Xenosaga one, and got done with disc one in about a day in a half!”

created 04/OCT/2009

RedStarNova was the last to comment - 2 months ago... show previous hide previous

“Yeah, I was sick and had to stay in bed, and I had more trouble with 1 than 2”

Xenosaga: Episode II -- Jenseits von Gut und Boese (PS2) by: Rainbow-Freelove

“Like the first installment too many vid scenes not enough actual play i quickly lost patience with this game”

created 10/SEP/2009

haoji played Xenosaga: Episode II -- Jenseits von Gut und Boese on 13/JUL/09

haoji was the last to comment - 5 months ago...

“Old Miltia - Ad Tower”

created 13/JUL/2009

Xenosaga: Episode II -- Jenseits von Gut und Boese (PS2) by: desztiny

“this one kos-mos's boots annoyed me but besides that the over all game play makes it another interesting time sink.It required a strong faith to play not many can tolerate the storyline”

created 13/JUL/2009

Xenosaga: Episode II -- Jenseits von Gut und Boese (PS2) by: Vanye111

“Not as good as the first or third game in the series, as much due to the departure of the original designers as well as a complete and disastrous change to the combat system, nevertheless this game was fun to play for the most part. 7/10.”

created 01/MAY/2009

Xenosaga: Episode II -- Jenseits von Gut und Boese (PS2) by: Xeomir

“The leap in quality from the first game to the second is nothing short of amazing. The characters become more fleshed out, you actually understand what in the blue hell is going on, the combat system is actually fun, the music is amazing, the graphic”

created 03/MAR/2009