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FAIRY TAIL 2

Fairy Tail 2 is a decent action RPG adventure that’ll mostly appeal to already-established series fans.
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70%Game Brain Score
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66% User Score Based on 108 reviews
Critic Score 74%Based on 16 reviews

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FAIRY TAIL 2 is a single player role playing game. It was developed by KOEI TECMO GAMES CO., LTD. and was released on December 11, 2024. It received mostly positive reviews from both critics and players.

“FAIRY TAIL 2” is a new RPG based on the popular magical combat fantasy manga and anime series “FAIRY TAIL,” whose story is beloved by fans around the world, with the original manga selling more than 72 million copies worldwide. This sequel to the game "FAIRY TAIL," released in July 2020, depicts the “Alvarez Empire Arc,” the climax of the original manga.

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Audience ScoreBased on 108 reviews
story11 positive mentions
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  • The combat mechanics are enjoyable and allow for experimentation with different character combinations, making battles feel dynamic and engaging.
  • The game captures the essence of the Fairy Tail universe, with nostalgic locations and a decent character progression system that keeps players engaged.
  • The open-world exploration is a significant improvement, offering a larger map and more opportunities for side quests and activities.
  • The game feels like a downgrade from the first installment, lacking depth in combat mechanics and character variety, with fewer playable characters and repetitive gameplay.
  • The pacing of the story is rushed, with key moments and character developments feeling glossed over or omitted entirely, leading to a less immersive experience.
  • The user interface is clunky and slow, and the forced character switching during battles can be frustrating rather than a strategic element.
  • story
    72 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The story in the game has received mixed reviews, with many players appreciating its connection to the Fairy Tail universe and the inclusion of character interactions, but criticizing its pacing and execution. While some found the narrative engaging and well-structured, others felt it rushed key moments and deviated too much from the source material, leading to a lack of emotional impact. Additionally, the limited side quests and reliance on fetch tasks detracted from the overall storytelling experience, leaving some players wishing for a more original and expansive narrative.

    • “The story is cool, with subtle changes here and there which I won't spoil, but it doesn't follow the story exactly to a T as it has to make room for unlocking characters and other elements.”
    • “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 numerous references to the manga and the story in general.”
    • “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 pop-ups that the first game had.”
    • “Unfortunately, the story pacing in Fairy Tail 2 felt rushed at times, not allowing certain moments to breathe and have the impact they deserved.”
    • “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.”
  • gameplay
    37 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay has received mixed reviews, with some players enjoying the engaging combat mechanics and character control options, while others find the forced character switching and simplified systems disappointing compared to the first game. Many appreciate the exploration and new mechanics, but some criticize the shift from traditional turn-based combat to a more action-oriented style, which may not appeal to all fans of the series. Overall, while the game offers fun moments and improvements, it struggles with depth and complexity, leaving some players feeling conflicted about the changes.

    • “The combat mechanics remain as enjoyable as the first game, allowing you to unleash those signature Fairy Tail spells with style.”
    • “If you compare it to Fairy Tail 1, it's better in every way. The combat is more fluid, the options are much wider, and you can control any character in the fight or let them fight automatically. The character you're controlling can be swapped out for any backup character, allowing you to heal mages that aren't actively fighting and distribute damage among your party, giving you the freedom to exploit certain advantages and checkmate your opponents.”
    • “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 forced switching between characters feels like an annoyance rather than a mechanic.”
    • “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.”
  • graphics
    20 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics in "Fairy Tail 2" show a notable improvement over its predecessor, featuring vibrant colors and enhanced visual effects that many players appreciate. However, some users report issues with performance and bugs, and there are mixed feelings about the overall graphical fidelity, with some claiming it falls short compared to modern standards. While the game offers impressive artwork and flashy animations, it has also been criticized for not fully capitalizing on its visual potential.

    • “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.”
    • “Graphically, Fairy Tail 2 doesn't seem to have made significant improvements over its predecessor, which was a bit disappointing.”
    • “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.”
    • “Graphics look a bit sluggish sometimes, even on max settings.”
  • music
    12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music in the game is generally well-received, featuring Celtic roots and enhancing the immersive experience, though some players find it repetitive over extended playtime. While the soundtrack aligns well with the game's tone, there are criticisms regarding the reuse of assets from the first game and the absence of certain iconic tracks, such as the Fairy Tail theme. Overall, the music contributes positively to the game's atmosphere, but a greater variety and some licensing issues detract from its potential impact.

    • “Great music (I love Irish jig/RPG music), great open world experience, character selection, and player options for every type of player; I'm the type who loves to explore and get through the story, so story mode is perfect for me but you can make the battles more difficult if you like monster hunter type games too.”
    • “The music and story are mostly on point; they managed to get the tone down better than the first game for that.”
    • “Definitely looks better than the last game, and its music is fantastic, so you know that'll be good at least.”
    • “The music, although good, does become repetitive after extended playtime.”
    • “A bit more variety in the soundtrack could have enhanced the overall immersive experience of the game.”
    • “There is a bummer with the sound design in just one situation: when at the very beginning of the game the spriggan twelve attacks the city, disturbing music starts playing 'in the field' without stopping.”
  • optimization
    11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The optimization of the game has received mixed reviews, with some players experiencing smooth performance on mid-range hardware, while others report significant stuttering, crashes, and poor performance on higher-end setups, particularly on certain Linux configurations. Overall, many users find the optimization to be subpar, leading to frustrating gameplay experiences.

    • “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.”
    • “Intel XeSS: quality/balance/performance.”
    • “Well, on PC, it was running wonderfully, then suddenly it started getting this really strange stuttering issue.”
    • “The game has awful performance with some Linux setups.”
    • “The performance is horrendous; the game keeps crashing, so make sure you save regularly.”
  • grinding
    6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Players generally find the grinding aspect of the game to be less tedious compared to its predecessor, with enjoyable mechanics like area bosses unlocking map locations and satisfying low-level enemy encounters. While some players appreciate the streamlined grinding experience, others note that certain difficulty levels can make battles feel drawn out, particularly against minions that can outclass final bosses. Overall, the post-game content offers a fun challenge, though some players feel that it could benefit from more engaging combat dynamics.

    • “Killing area bosses unlocks the locations of plue's on the map; pretty much that's it other than farming mobs and materials for lacrima.”
    • “Ragnarock difficulty isn't hard in the slightest, and anyone who is a Fairy Tail 1 player knows how important grinding fights are, so 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.”
  • character development
    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    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 character growth may not fully meet expectations.

    • “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.”
  • stability
    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    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, while it runs well on certain hardware, performance can be inconsistent, especially on specific setups.

    • “Runs great on the ROG Ally Z1X.”
    • “The game maintains a smooth performance without any noticeable lag.”
    • “I haven't experienced any crashes or bugs during my playthrough.”
    • “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.”
  • humor
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The humor in the game is generally well-received, with players appreciating its cleverness and comedic elements, such as the amusing interactions and unexpected outcomes, like minions outshining bosses. While some feel there could be more humorous opportunities, the overall comedic execution is considered a strong point, contributing positively to the game's experience.

    • “Picking out horologeum from a clock store would have been funny, for example, but such things have endless possibilities. I can't really be too hung up about that; those would be considered more bonus features on an already near flawless game.”
    • “Buncha big babies, and it's a shame because it's hilarious; otherwise, it's done really well, dude.”
    • “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 have been very hard for me to actually get all trophies if the final post-game boss wasn't a HP sponge, haha.”
  • monetization
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The monetization in this game has been positively received, with players noting a significant improvement over previous titles, which were perceived as cash grabs. Overall, it appears that the current approach is more fair and engaging.

    • “The monetization in this game feels overly aggressive, making it hard to enjoy without spending money.”
    • “I was disappointed to find that many features are locked behind paywalls, which ruins the experience.”
    • “It seems like the developers prioritize profit over player satisfaction, leading to a frustrating gameplay experience.”
  • emotional
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Reviews indicate that the emotional impact of the game falls flat, with key scenes lacking tension and failing 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.

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FAIRY TAIL 2 is a role playing game.

FAIRY TAIL 2 is available on Nintendo Switch, PC, PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4 and others.

On average players spend around 21 hours playing FAIRY TAIL 2.

FAIRY TAIL 2 was released on December 11, 2024.

FAIRY TAIL 2 was developed by KOEI TECMO GAMES CO., LTD..

FAIRY TAIL 2 has received mostly positive reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its story but disliked it for its graphics.

FAIRY TAIL 2 is a single player game.

Similar games include FAIRY TAIL, Tales of Arise, Atelier Yumia: The Alchemist of Memories & the Envisioned Land, Atelier Ryza 2: Lost Legends & the Secret Fairy, Visions of Mana and others.