FAIRY TAIL 2

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"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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Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

59%

Audience ScoreBased on 145 reviews

story9 positive mentions

optimization6 negative mentions

The graphics and character designs are a significant improvement over the first game, providing a more visually appealing experience.
The new combat system, while different from the first game, offers a fun and engaging experience with the ability to swap characters mid-battle and utilize various skills.
The voice acting and story elements resonate well with fans of the series, rekindling interest in the Fairy Tail universe.

The game suffers from performance issues, including crashes and black screen cutscenes, making it frustrating to play.
Many players feel that the gameplay is a downgrade from the first game, with a simplified combat system that lacks depth and strategy.
The game is criticized for its lack of content, including fewer playable characters and missing side quests, leading to a feeling of being rushed through the story.

story
92 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
10%
86%
4%
The story is a mixed bag, with many players noting that it feels rushed and lacks depth compared to the first game, often skipping key plot points and character development. While it follows the Fairy Tail's Alvarez arc reasonably well and features fully voice-acted cutscenes, the adaptation has been criticized for altering significant moments from the manga, leading to a loss of emotional impact. Overall, the narrative is engaging for fans familiar with the source material, but newcomers may find themselves lost due to the rapid pacing and lack of side content.
- “The gameplay is satisfying, the story is compelling and well written, and above all else, there is a solid end game and a fistful of attractive outfits for people that complete the base game alone.”
- “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.”
- “If you already know the story of Fairy Tail, then this game is an enjoyable experience.”
- “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.”
- “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.”
- “It got to the point where the game became such a letdown that someone who is a massive story-driven player skipped the cutscenes from the bonus chapters because I have just had enough of the game and I only played it purely for my denial of accepting how goddamn awful this game actually is!”
gameplay
39 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
28%
56%
15%
The gameplay has received mixed reviews, with many players expressing disappointment over the shift from the complex turn-based mechanics of the first game to a simpler action-based system reminiscent of mobile games. While some appreciate the new exploration features and find the combat enjoyable once mastered, others criticize the lack of depth and RPG elements, leading to a sense of frustration among fans of the original. Overall, the gameplay's reception hinges on personal preference, with a divide between those who embrace the changes and those who long for the previous style.
- “The gameplay is satisfying, the story is compelling and well written, and above all else, there is a solid end game and a fistful of attractive outfits for people that complete the base game alone.”
- “The gameplay is fun and the exploration is far more extensive than the first game.”
- “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 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.”
- “The gameplay, as some other reviews have stated, is what you'd expect on a mobile game, and you can only control one character at a time.”
graphics
35 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
20%
71%
9%
The graphics in the game represent a significant improvement over its predecessor, featuring enhanced colors, better visual effects, and smoother animations. However, some players have noted issues with sluggish performance even on high settings, and there are mixed feelings about the overall quality, with some feeling it falls short compared to modern standards. While the graphical upgrade is appreciated, it has not completely satisfied all players, leading to a range of opinions on its execution.
- “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 be faster, snappier, and smoother than the first game, along with a ton of new animations for new skills.”
- “The graphic design and world-building are well-executed.”
- “- 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.”
- “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.”
- “This graphic with $59.99-114.99 is totally a joke, reminded me when PS3 released. Is that suitable for the game from December?”
- “Graphics could be a little better, but it is a step up from the first game and isn't awful.”
optimization
18 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
22%
44%
33%
The game's optimization is widely criticized, with many players experiencing frequent crashes and stuttering performance, even on high-end systems. While some users report smooth gameplay at 60 FPS, others face significant issues, particularly on certain setups, leading to a frustrating experience overall. Regular saving is recommended due to the game's instability.
- “Running a 2070 NVIDIA graphics card and the game runs smoothly at 60 fps. My partner 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.”
- “Intel XeSS: quality/balance/performance”
- “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. Other than that, I'm getting high frames with no issues, pop-ins, or other visual glitches.”
- “The performance is horrendous; the game keeps crashing, so make sure you save regularly.”
- “Performance is... questionable on release; it's pretty damn 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.”
- “That's just horrid optimization.”
music
11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
45%
27%
27%
The music in the game has received mixed reviews; while some users appreciate the overall quality and tone, there is significant disappointment regarding the absence of the iconic Fairy Tail theme song, raising concerns about licensing issues. Despite these shortcomings, many agree that the music enhances the game's experience compared to its predecessor.
- “Definitely looks better than the last game, and it's got great music, so you know that'll be good at least.”
- “The music and story are mostly on point; they managed to capture the tone better than the first game.”
- “+ good music”
- “I still can't believe that they don't have the Fairy Tail theme song!”
- “They can't even pay or acquire the licenses for the music, at least for the main theme music?!”
- “They can't even pay or acquire the licenses for the music, at least for the main theme music?!”
character development
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
43%
43%
14%
Character development in the game is noted to be somewhat limited, as the focus on fanservice can detract from deeper character growth. However, the overall character designs are still praised for their quality and appeal.
- “Mashiro's character designs are naturally made for fanservice, but there's still plenty of great character designs that stand out.”
- “The character development in this game is truly engaging, allowing players to connect deeply with each character's journey.”
- “I appreciate how the characters evolve throughout the story, making their growth feel authentic and rewarding.”
- “Mashiro's character designs are naturally made for fanservice, which makes them feel a little unnecessarily neutered.”
stability
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
29%
71%
The game's stability is mixed; while it runs well on certain hardware like the ROG Ally Z1X, many users report significant stuttering and occasional crashes, particularly on higher-end systems. Freezing upon closing the game is also a common annoyance, though players generally experience high frame rates and minimal visual glitches during gameplay.
- “Runs great on ROG Ally Z1X.”
- “Also, it freezes when closing the game, which is kind of annoying.”
- “Performance is questionable on release; it's pretty damn 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.”
- “Bugs and glitches.”
grinding
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players have mixed feelings about grinding in the game, with some finding it enjoyable and satisfying, particularly in the context of JRPGs. However, others criticize the difficulty balance, noting that certain enemies, like minions, can outclass final bosses, leading to tedious battles where damage output feels minimal. Overall, while grinding is a staple of the genre, its execution here has sparked debate among players.
- “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 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.”
- “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.”
humor
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Reviewers find the game's humor to be a highlight, particularly noting the comedic elements in the final chapter and the absurdity of minions outclassing the final boss. The lighthearted tone and funny scenarios contribute to an enjoyable experience, even when facing challenging postgame content. Overall, the humor is well-executed and adds to the game's charm.
- “And then 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 XD.”
- “Buncha big babies, and it's a shame because it's hilarious; otherwise, it's done really well, dude.”
emotional
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Many users feel that the game's emotional scenes lack depth and tension, resulting in a flat experience that fails to evoke the intended feelings. While the narrative attempts to guide players' emotions, the overall setting and execution do not effectively support these moments.
monetization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The monetization in this game has been positively received, with players noting a significant improvement over previous titles that felt exploitative. Many feel that the current approach does not come across as a cash grab, enhancing the overall experience.