FAIRY TAIL 2
- December 11, 2024
- KOEI TECMO GAMES CO., LTD.
- 21h median play time
Get on Steam"FAIRY TAIL 2" is an action-packed RPG that lets you experience the magical world of the popular manga and anime series. The Digital Deluxe set includes the main game, alternate costumes for party members, and outfits based on the "Atelier Ryza" protagonist for Lucy, Erza, and Mirajane. Early buyers can also receive a special Lucy outfit from the "Miss FAIRY TAIL Contest." Collaborate with friends and embark on thrilling quests in this immersive JRPG.
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Reviews
- The graphics and world design are significantly improved compared to the first game, providing a more immersive experience.
- The new combat system is more engaging and dynamic, allowing for faster-paced battles and character interactions.
- Fans of the Fairy Tail series will appreciate the references and character moments, making it enjoyable for those familiar with the story.
- The game lacks depth in its RPG elements, with fewer side quests and character interactions compared to the first game.
- Many players find the combat system to be overly simplistic and repetitive, lacking the strategic elements of traditional turn-based gameplay.
- The story feels rushed and incomplete, with key moments from the manga omitted or poorly adapted, leading to disappointment among fans.
- story48 mentions
- 10 % positive mentions
- 83 % neutral mentions
- 6 % negative mentions
The story in the game has received mixed reviews, with some players appreciating the larger world and references to the manga, while others criticize the adaptation of key plot points and the pacing, which feels rushed and lacks depth. Many fans of the original series find the changes to the narrative disappointing, as significant moments are altered or omitted, leading to a less engaging experience for those unfamiliar with the source material. Overall, while the game offers enjoyable character interactions and cutscenes, it struggles to deliver a cohesive and faithful storyline compared to its predecessor.
“The truth is that compared to the previous game, this one is much better. You can see that they have dedicated much more time and budget to it. The map is much bigger, and there are many beautiful places, in addition to having many references to the manga and the story in general.”
“If you already know the story of Fairy Tail, then this game is an enjoyable experience.”
“Story, it of course follows Fairy Tail's entire Alvarez arc and it follows it pretty well to be honest. It does not really feel rushed like the first game and it has normal animations and cutscenes, instead of the random popups that the first game had.”
“However, the story aspect of the game is a bit of a letdown.”
“A lot of changes have been made to the plot to justify having as many characters available as possible, with some plotlines happening off-screen or skipped/changed entirely.”
“Awful adaptation of the events of the manga; the game changes nearly all key moments of the manga and removes every tension and emotion from them. Almost nothing is the same; I'd go as far as to say it's a completely different story from someone who read the wiki summary of this arc, which is weird considering the first game was so faithful to the manga and the anime.”
- gameplay22 mentions
- 27 % positive mentions
- 59 % neutral mentions
- 14 % negative mentions
The gameplay has received mixed reviews, with some players enjoying the new mechanics and extensive exploration, while others criticize the shift from traditional turn-based combat to a simpler action-based system, likening it to mobile game mechanics. Many appreciate the fun and flashy combat, but some feel it lacks the depth and complexity of the first game, leading to disappointment among fans of the original. Overall, the gameplay is seen as enjoyable by some, but polarizing for those who preferred the previous installment's mechanics.
“I am honestly enjoying the game a lot. I love everything they have done; it's not all about constantly following the story. You can farm items, defeat extra bosses, etc. Plus, I really like the new mechanics.”
“The gameplay is fun, and the exploration is far more extensive than the first game.”
“Good background music, gameplay is fun, and the animation/art are amazing.”
“You've got to be joking me, I've spent 115 dollars on this dog game just for the gameplay to be absolutely terrible, and for me not to get all the upcoming DLC?”
“The gameplay is also so much worse than the first game; they ditched the complex turn-based combat for an extremely simple ATB system that barely works.”
“Before even talking about the gameplay, which is a big downgrade from the first game.”
- graphics18 mentions
- 17 % positive mentions
- 67 % neutral mentions
- 17 % negative mentions
The graphics in the game are generally regarded as a significant improvement over its predecessor, featuring vibrant colors and enhanced visual effects that make the combat visually appealing. However, some players have reported issues with performance and bugs, and there are mixed opinions on the overall design direction, with some feeling that it doesn't fully capitalize on its potential. While the graphics are praised for their quality, there are criticisms regarding the game's visual consistency and some aspects that feel outdated.
“The graphics in this game are a huge improvement; I've stopped to take a million screenshots because I'm always just in love with how it looks.”
“The graphic design and world-building are well-executed.”
“Graphically, the game is pretty :) huge upgrade over the first game which was odd and pretty ugly looking, this has much nicer colors, much better VFX and audio design, skills and animations are reused but tweaked to either be faster, snappier, and smoother than the first game, along with a ton of new animations for new skills.”
“I can't believe that it took 4 years to put out a game that has worse graphics than games from 2016; hell, it even looks worse than the previous game's graphics.”
“An absolute downgrade in everything except graphics when compared to the first game.”
“Graphics look a bit sluggish sometimes even on max settings.”
- optimization10 mentions
- 30 % positive mentions
- 40 % neutral mentions
- 30 % negative mentions
The optimization of the game has received mixed reviews, with some users reporting smooth performance on mid-range graphics cards, while others experience significant issues, including crashes and stuttering, particularly on higher-end setups and certain Linux configurations. Overall, the game's performance is deemed suboptimal, leading to frustration during gameplay.
“Running a 2070 NVIDIA graphics card and the game runs smoothly at 60 FPS. My friend has a 1060 Ti (if I remember correctly) and it runs fine as well, so I don't know why people with much higher specs are having issues.”
“Performance is pretty decent; I'm getting high frames with no issues, pop-ins, or other visual glitches.”
“As far as negatives go, the performance gets pretty wonky randomly.”
“The game has awful performance with some Linux setups.”
“As far as negatives though, the performance gets pretty wonky randomly.”
“The performance is horrendous; the game keeps crashing, so make sure you save regularly.”
- music6 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 17 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
The music in the game is generally well-received, with improvements noted in tone compared to the first installment. However, some users expressed disappointment over the absence of the fairy tail theme song and issues related to censorship that affected the story. Overall, while the soundtrack is considered good, the lack of certain licensed tracks detracts from the experience.
“The music and story are mostly on point; they managed to capture the tone better than the first game.”
“Definitely looks better than the last game, and its featured music is sure to be good.”
“+ good music”
“I still can't believe they don't have the Fairy Tail theme song yet!”
“They can't even pay for or acquire the licenses to the music, at least for the main theme?”
- character development4 mentions
- 75 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 25 % negative mentions
Character development in the game is noted for its strong character designs, which, while appealing for fanservice, may feel somewhat limited in depth. Overall, the designs are praised, but the depth of character development could be seen as lacking.
“Mashiro's character designs are naturally made for fanservice, which adds a unique layer to the overall experience.”
“There's still plenty of great character designs that contribute to the depth of the characters.”
“The character development is engaging and allows players to connect with the characters on a deeper level.”
“Mashiro's character designs are naturally made for fanservice, so it does feel a little unnecessarily neutered.”
- stability4 mentions
- 75 % positive mentions
- -50 % neutral mentions
- 75 % negative mentions
The game's stability is mixed, with some users reporting smooth performance and high frame rates, while others experience freezing upon closing the game and occasional crashes, particularly during intense moments like boss fights. Overall, the performance can be stuttery on certain hardware configurations, indicating room for improvement.
“Runs great on the ROG Ally Z1X.”
“The game maintains a smooth frame rate, even during intense action sequences.”
“I haven't experienced any crashes or major bugs, which makes for a very stable gaming experience.”
“Also, it freezes when closing the game, which is kind of annoying.”
“Performance is questionable on release; it's pretty stuttery on a NVIDIA 4x series with a 12th gen i5 and 32GB RAM. I do tend to crash now and then, which is bothersome, especially when I'm in the middle of a fight against a boss (or just about to defeat the boss, then poof). Other than that, I'm getting high frames with no issues, pop-ins, or other visual glitches.”
- grinding3 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Players generally appreciate the grinding aspect in JRPGs, finding it satisfying despite some criticism regarding the difficulty balance, particularly in the Ragnarock mode where enemies feel weak and take too long to defeat. The post-game content offers a humorous twist, with minions outclassing final bosses in damage, though the grind for trophies can be challenging due to the high health of post-game bosses.
“Ragnarock difficulty isn't hard in the slightest, and anyone who is a Fairy Tail 1 player knows how important grinding fights are. Fighting on Ragnarock, everything is pathetic in damage; they just take forever to kill.”
“And then the final chapter farming was funny. The minions in some regions you could unlock did more damage than the action final boss... (minions, not the field bosses!) As for the post-game, I'm pretty happy with that; it would've been very hard for me to actually get all trophies if the final post-game boss wasn't a HP sponge.”
- humor2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is highlighted as a standout feature, with players finding it consistently hilarious, particularly in the final chapter and the absurdity of minions outclassing major bosses. The comedic elements enhance the overall experience, making the post-game content enjoyable despite its challenges.
“Buncha big babies, and it's a shame because it's hilarious; otherwise, it's done really well, dude.”
“The final chapter farming was funny; the minions in some regions you could unlock did more damage than the actual final boss... (minions, not the field bosses!!!!) As for the post-game, I'm pretty happy with that. It would've been very hard for me to actually get all trophies if the final post-game boss wasn't a HP sponge, haha.”
- emotional1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Many users feel that the emotional scenes in the game lack depth and tension, resulting in a flat experience that fails to evoke the intended feelings. Despite the narrative's attempts to guide players' emotions, the overall setting and execution do not effectively support these moments.
- monetization1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Reviewers generally feel that the game's monetization is fair and not exploitative, especially in contrast to previous titles in the series that were perceived as cash grabs.
