Dark Cloud 2

In the future, a rebellion inspires an evil mad-man to travel through time to eliminate the origins of a growing threat. In the present, a world is dying...
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PS2

8.4

very good

Game Overview

In the future, a rebellion inspires an evil mad-man to travel through time to eliminate the origins of a growing threat. In the present, a world is dying and a single town remains. An inventive young man, with the help of a visiting time traveler, discovers the secret of the outside world and its effect on the future. Experience the sequel to one of the best-selling role-playing games on PlayStation 2. Dark Cloud 2 delivers a spectacular tale with new gameplay elements, including an enhanced GEORAMA, which allows you to rebuild worlds in greater detail. The new Invention System lets you create, repair and upgrade equipment and weaponry that will help in exploration and in battle. With over 100 total hours of gameplay, Dark Cloud 2 delivers a 3D role-playing adventure crossing the hands of time.

The Bottom Line

Dark Cloud 2's story currently appears to have little or no connection to the original, other than its general "rebuild the world" theme. While specific plot information is rather hard to find, from what I can gather it starts with a time-traveling evil madman who is sneaking into the past to destroy the origins of a rebellion in his own time. He apparently goes a bit overboard, though, because when you assume control of your hero, Yuris, there is but a single town left. The young hero, the smarty that he is, discovers the plight of the rest of his world with the help of a friendly time traveler named Monica. Together, they set out to rebuild the world that the madman has disrupted.

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Expert Reviews

90/100

score

Every element of the game, from the georama system to the weapon upgrading to the interaction with a large cast of characters, displays a polish and attention to quality that you find only in real classics... DC2 could very well be the Sony Playstation 2'

84/100

score

I am more surprised by Dark Cloud 2's disappointments than I am its achievements. I expected it to be great. I assumed I would enjoy it a lot. But I never once dreamed that its story would be so annoying!

90/100

score

From the incredible graphics, to the great sound, to the refined gameplay, Dark Cloud 2 just oozes of quality and polish.

Game Features

DUALSHOCK™2 analog controller Memory Card (8MB) (for PlayStation 2)

Game Specs

Controllers
Analog Control, Digital Control, Vibration Function

Memory
502 kb

Modes
Full Mission Single-Player, Story

ESRB Game Ratings

This game is Rated: Teen
Content is most suitable for children ages 13 and up. This game may contain violence, gambling, suggestive themes, crude humor, or some strong language.

Content Descriptors:

Animated Violence, Realistic Violence

Game Info

Platform:	Sony Playstation 2
Release Date:	2/18/2003
Publisher:	Sony Computer Entertainment
Developer:	Level-5
Genre:	Action
ESRB Rating:	T
Gamesite:	--

Game Quality Ratings

Overall

8.4

Gameplay

Graphics

7.5

Sound

Concept

Difficulty: Medium/Hard

OVERALL

8.4/10

Recent Customer Reviews

Good, but extremely repetitive

Buy this game, its entertaining and worth hours of fun
Published 1624 days ago by pheonixreborn

Clouded By Repetitive Gameplay

If you are truly hardcore about getting this game, I'm not going to stop you, but be warned. It... pretty much blows.
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Published 2567 days ago by f6ftg

Every Cloud Has A Silver Lining

Very good game and is worth a try, even if you rent it. A must play!
Published 3054 days ago by crimsonbeast

Worth My Money?

Buy it because it is the best game of its style
Published 3098 days ago by darkmage1032