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.
Nintendo Switch
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Playstation 4
Playstation 5
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Reviews
- The new combat system is engaging and offers more depth than the previous game, allowing for character swapping and strategic gameplay.
- The graphics and animations are a significant improvement over the first game, providing a visually appealing experience.
- Fans of the Fairy Tail series will appreciate the additional canon content and character interactions included in the game.
- The game suffers from poor optimization and performance issues, including crashes and low frame rates during critical moments.
- The story adaptation is disappointing, with many key moments from the manga altered or omitted, leading to a lack of emotional impact.
- The removal of the turn-based combat system in favor of a simpler action-based system has frustrated many players who preferred the strategic elements of the first game.
- story15 mentions
- 20 % positive mentions
- 60 % neutral mentions
- 20 % negative mentions
The game's story has received mixed reviews, with many criticizing it for being a poor adaptation of the original manga, lacking emotional depth, and feeling rushed. While some players appreciate the character interactions and the inclusion of fully voice-acted cutscenes, others feel that the narrative fails to capture the essence of the source material and leaves newcomers confused. Overall, the story is seen as decent but could have benefited from more depth and exploration.
“It has a fully voice acted story with actual cut-scenes.”
“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.”
“The gameplay is satisfying, the story is compelling and well written, and above all else there is a solid end game.”
“Awful adaptation of the events of the manga; the game changes nearly all key moments 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.”
“The game really just throws you into the middle of some major plot points, and if you're not familiar with the Fairy Tail story, then you're going to be pretty lost.”
“The story is a bit rushed, and it kind of jumps through the main story at a breakneck pace.”
- gameplay11 mentions
- 36 % positive mentions
- 36 % neutral mentions
- 27 % negative mentions
The gameplay has received mixed reviews, with many players expressing disappointment over the shift from the complex turn-based combat of the first game to a simpler ATB system, which some liken to mobile game mechanics. While the new system allows for manual inputs to build up skills, it lacks the depth and RPG elements that fans appreciated previously. Despite these criticisms, some players still find the gameplay satisfying and engaging, particularly praising the story and endgame content.
“Good BGM, gameplay is fun, animation/art are amazing.”
“The gameplay has a bit of an interesting curve to it.”
“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 also so much worse than the first game; they ditched the complex turn-based combat for an extremely simple ATB system that barely works.”
“And worst of all, they completely removed all the mechanics that made the game feel like a proper RPG, like quest board requests, item shops, and guild popularity.”
“The gameplay, as some other reviews have stated, is what you'd expect from a mobile game, and you can only control one character at a time. What the heck!”
- graphics7 mentions
- 43 % positive mentions
- 14 % neutral mentions
- 43 % negative mentions
The graphics in the game represent a significant improvement over its predecessor, featuring enhanced colors, visual effects, and smoother animations, although some users note that they can appear sluggish at times, even on maximum settings. While many appreciate the upgraded visuals and attack animations, some feel that the overall quality does not justify the game's price point. Overall, the graphics are generally well-received, marking a positive evolution in the series.
“Fairy tale game with good graphics and good attack animations.”
“The graphics look great.”
“Graphically, the game is pretty :) huge upgrade over the first game which was odd and pretty ugly looking, to be honest. 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.”
“This graphic with $59.99-114.99 is totally a joke, reminded me of when the PS3 was released. Is that suitable for a game coming out in December?”
“Graphics look a bit sluggish sometimes, even on max settings.”
“Graphically, the game is pretty, but it is a huge upgrade over the first game, which was odd and pretty ugly looking, to be honest.”
- optimization6 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The optimization of the game has received largely negative feedback, with users reporting significant performance issues, including stuttering, crashes, and overall suboptimal gameplay. While some players experience high frame rates and minimal visual glitches, the frequent crashes and inconsistent performance detract from the overall experience, particularly during critical moments like boss fights.
“Performance is pretty decent overall, with high frames and no major visual glitches, although I do experience occasional crashes during intense moments.”
“The combat is fun and engaging, but the performance can be inconsistent at times.”
“While there are some performance issues at launch, the game still manages to deliver a solid experience with high frame rates.”
“As far as negatives though, the performance gets pretty wonky randomly.”
“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.”
“The performance is horrendous; the game keeps crashing, so make sure you save regularly.”
- character development3 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
Reviews indicate that while Mashiro's character designs are appealing and cater to fanservice, they may come across as somewhat restrained. However, the overall quality of character designs remains strong, contributing positively to the game's aesthetic.
“There's still plenty of great character designs though.”
“Mashiro's character designs are naturally made for fanservice, so it does feel a little unnecessarily neutered.”
- stability3 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- -67 % neutral mentions
- 67 % negative mentions
Overall, the game's stability is mixed; while it runs well on certain hardware like the ROG Ally Z1X and delivers high frame rates without significant visual glitches, players report freezing issues upon closing the game and occasional crashes, particularly on higher-end systems during critical moments.
“Runs great on the ROG Ally Z1X.”
“The game maintains a steady frame rate, providing a smooth experience.”
“I haven't encountered any crashes or bugs, which speaks volumes about its stability.”
“Also, it freezes when closing the game, which is kind of annoying.”
“Performance is questionable on release; it's pretty stuttery on an 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.”
- 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. While the narrative attempts to guide players toward emotional responses, the overall setting and execution do not effectively support this aim.
- grinding1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be a mixed experience; while some enjoy the humor in farming minions that outclass the final boss, others appreciate the post-game content, which offers a challenging yet rewarding grind for trophies despite the final boss being a "HP sponge."
“The final chapter farming was funny; the minions in some regions you could unlock did more damage than the actual final boss. As for the post-game, I'm pretty happy with that, but it would have been very hard for me to actually get all trophies if the final post-game boss wasn't a HP sponge.”
“Grinding in this game feels endless and tedious, making it hard to stay engaged with the story.”
“The amount of grinding required to progress is overwhelming, and it often feels like a chore rather than an enjoyable part of the game.”
- humor1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is highlighted by amusing moments, such as the unexpected effectiveness of minions compared to the final boss and the lightheartedness of the post-game challenges, which include a humorous take on trophy hunting. Overall, players appreciate the comedic elements woven into gameplay, enhancing their experience.
“The final chapter farming was hilarious; 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 it. It would have been very hard for me to actually get all the trophies if the final post-game boss wasn't a HP sponge, haha.”
- monetization1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The monetization in this game has been positively received, with players noting a significant improvement over the previous installment, which was perceived as a cash grab.
“I will admit my expectations were low since the last game felt like a cash grab, but this one is definitely not.”
“The monetization in this game feels overly aggressive, making it hard to enjoy without spending extra money.”
“I was disappointed to find that many features are locked behind paywalls, which ruins the overall experience.”
- music1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The music in the game is noted to be a significant improvement over its predecessor, with users expressing confidence in its quality, particularly highlighting the inclusion of featured tracks.
“The music in this game is absolutely fantastic, elevating the entire experience.”
“The soundtrack is a perfect blend of catchy tunes and immersive soundscapes.”
“The game's music really enhances the atmosphere and keeps you engaged throughout.”
