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Dark Cloud 2 Sony PS2 Playstation 2 Complete in Box

Dark Cloud 2 Sony PS2 Playstation 2 Complete in Box

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Condition: Played

Console: Sony PS2 Playstation 2

Region: NTSC-NA

Studio: Sony

Generation Status: Vintage

Contains: Complete in Box With Manual

Dark Cloud 2, also known as Dark Chronicle in Europe, is an action role-playing game developed by Level-5 and published by Sony Computer Entertainment for the PlayStation 2. Released in 2002 in Japan and worldwide the following year, the game is a spiritual sequel to Dark Cloud but features entirely new characters and a fresh storyline. Players control two main protagonists, Max and Monica, who must work together to stop the game’s main antagonist, Emperor Griffon, from destroying the world. The game incorporates themes of time travel, where Max and Monica attempt to prevent Griffon’s destruction by altering the past to change the future.

Dark Cloud 2 builds upon the gameplay mechanics of its predecessor while introducing several improvements. The game retains the Georama system, allowing players to rebuild and customize towns, but adds new features such as fishing, photography, and even golf. The combat system has been refined, offering a more polished and varied experience. Players can now create any item they desire, making the weapon-building process more accessible and rewarding. The game also features a voice-acting cast, including Mark Hamill as Emperor Griffon, which adds depth to the narrative and makes the game feel less dated by modern standards.

The game was met with positive reviews from critics, who praised the improvements over the original Dark Cloud. GameSpot’s Brad Shoemaker scored the game 9 out of 10, calling it “one of the finest games released for the PlayStation 2 so far” and “an aesthetic masterpiece.” He highlighted the variety of gameplay styles and the polish of every element of the game. IGN’s Kaiser Hwang also praised the game, noting its impressive graphics and quality voice acting. However, some critics pointed out that the story could have been more engaging, with one reviewer noting that the story was not as captivating as the gameplay mechanics.

Despite these minor criticisms, Dark Cloud 2 remains a beloved game among PlayStation 2 enthusiasts. It won the “Best PlayStation 2 Game of 2003” from GameSpot and was nominated for “2004’s Console Role-Playing Game of the Year” at the first British Academy Games Awards. The game’s combination of action, role-playing, and city-building elements, along with its engaging storyline and polished gameplay, makes it a standout title in the PlayStation 2 library.

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