...in 2002 from Genki, does Jade Cocoon 2 have the right balance of the above to make it such a classic in RPG gaming history?
Set in the same world as the original Jade Cocoon (PSX 1998) but decades later, JC 2 pits you as a 'Beast Hunter' named Kahu, who idolises the ancient times of Cocoon Masters. He desperately wants to pass his exam to gain a license but complications occur where unexplainably he gets a curse put on him by Nico, a Forest fairy. ... ...be honest that's exactly what Jade Cocoon 2 is, an average RPG at best. The storyline evolves ever so slowly and doesn't in the least bit interest you or grab your attention as you play. The main problem with this is perhaps the patronizing dialogue which at times explains itself into so much detail you'd think its audience would be a five year old child. Words are simplified to such an extent you feel like you want to read out aloud and wait for ...
dan_pentagram 12.09.2007
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Advantages: Fair depth to battles, full voice acting, Disadvantages: Interface can be a handful, mundane music, feels generic in design
...Co. shop. As in Jade Cocoon, the game features character designs by Katsuya Kondo. Nico, with her wittiness, is a cool character, but the full voice for the rest of the cast would perhaps appeal to younger gamers. No puzzles, just dungeons. So that the attention is on the breeding, all the monsters - even those kept in the kennel - earn experience. The monsters can be renamed. THUMBS-DOWN: No selecting your monster actions. Interface is fairly fast ... ...over thirty hours to finish Jade Cocoon 2. Sadly I've not had the opportunity to check out the 2 player Special Arena Mode. The game can feel generic in design, and similarly with it's predecessor it's hard to feel any affinity for the monsters. So it's not the best of the BeastHunters, but if you have someone whom is into monster battling as well as monster breeding, only then would it be worth taking a look. ...
scream4bruce 18.02.2009
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