Project X Zone 2
- November 12, 2015
- Monolith Soft
Project X Zone 2 may not be for everyone, but fans of SRPGs and characters from Capcom, Sega or Bandai Namco are going to have a blast with this game.
Project X Zone 2 is a single-player fantasy turn-based strategy game, serving as a sequel to the original world-crossing adventure. It features legendary characters from various prolific video game publishers, allowing players to form teams of their favorite characters from classic and current franchises. The game offers strategic turn-based battles and an opportunity to create the biggest mashup strategy game ever.
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Reviews
- Crossover moments are fantastic and ridiculous, providing a fun experience for fans.
- Great visuals and spectacular 2D battling enhance the overall presentation.
- The game features a huge amount of content and a diverse cast of beloved characters.
- The plot drags on with excessive padding and repetitious encounters, making missions feel like a slog.
- Combat lacks depth and strategy, leading to simplistic battles that can become monotonous.
- Dull dialogue and low difficulty level may not engage players looking for a more challenging experience.
- gameplay7 mentions
- 71 % positive mentions
- -14 % neutral mentions
- 43 % negative mentions
The gameplay is generally described as shallow and simplistic, with low difficulty and minimal tactical depth, making it accessible but potentially unchallenging for experienced players. However, it features engaging mechanics like juggling and a fun cast, complemented by a great soundtrack and localization efforts. While the gameplay may not be groundbreaking, it remains enjoyable and entertaining for many players.
“The storyline may fall a little flat, but the amazing presentation and engaging gameplay will be more than enough to keep you hooked.”
“The quality of the cast and engaging juggling mechanic are the most you’ll likely get out of this crossover RPG.”
“Gameplay is shallow but still fun; great soundtrack and Japanese voice acting, and new, deeper mechanics are a nice distraction.”
“The fighting mechanic is simple and remains unchanged throughout, lacking any evolution since its predecessors on the PlayStation 2.”
“The gameplay is dull, with low difficulty levels and tactical elements that don't require much in the way of actual tactics.”
“The dialogue is uninspired and fails to engage the player.”
- story4 mentions
- 25 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 75 % negative mentions
The story is often criticized for being dull and unevenly paced, with excessive padding and repetitious encounters that detract from the overall experience. While some players find the narrative lacking depth and the characters annoying, the engaging gameplay and impressive presentation help maintain interest despite these shortcomings.
“The storyline may fall a little flat, but the amazing presentation and engaging gameplay will be more than enough to keep you hooked.”
“The plot drags on with excessive padding and repetitious encounters, numerous enemy encounters exhaust combat, and mission objectives are unevenly paced.”
“Missions can become a slog, battles are simplistic, there is no strategy, little story, and the protagonists are annoying.”
“The story is dull and difficult to follow, with repetitive combat and a lack of deep strategy.”
- music2 mentions
- 150 % positive mentions
- -50 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The music in the game is highly praised, featuring a great soundtrack and excellent Japanese voice acting that enhances the overall experience. Reviewers also commend the localization team's efforts, suggesting they deserve significant recognition for their work.
“Great soundtrack and Japanese voice acting; the localization team deserves a Nobel Prize.”
“The music really enhances the overall experience and keeps the gameplay engaging.”
“The soundtrack is fantastic and adds a lot of depth to the game.”
- graphics1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The graphics are praised for their great visuals and spectacular 2D battling, showcasing a significant amount of content that appeals to fans. Additionally, the game features rare adult themes for a Nintendo platform, adding a unique touch to its visual presentation.
“The visuals are great.”
“The 2D battling is spectacular.”
“There's a huge amount of content for fans.”
- humor1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game features a variety of fan-favorite characters and includes humorous dialogue that enhances the overall experience. The gorgeous animations during battles add to the lighthearted tone, making it accessible and enjoyable for players.
“The game features plenty of fan-favorite characters and humorous dialogue that keeps the experience light-hearted and fun.”
“The gorgeous animations complement the battles perfectly, adding a layer of humor that makes each encounter enjoyable.”
“It's simple to get into, but the witty humor throughout the game makes it a memorable experience.”
Critic Reviews
Project X Zone 2 Review
Project X Zone 2 may not be for everyone, but fans of SRPGs and characters from Capcom, Sega or Bandai Namco are going to have a blast with this game.
80%Project X Zone 2 Review
All in all, Project X Zone 2 is an enjoyable experience that improves upon some faults present in its predecessor, while adding in some interesting new features. The storyline may fall a little flat, but the amazing presentation and engaging gameplay will be more than enough to keep you hooked. Naturally, a game such as this will be more appreciated by those who are more familiar with all the different franchises being represented, but don't let that scare you off if you're new to most of them. Overall, we'd highly recommend that you pick up Project X Zone 2 - it's a colourful, crazy and fun SRPG that will likely entertain gamers of all skill levels and interests.
80%Project X Zone 2 Review
A fun romp if you recognise enough of the characters, with enough surprises to keep you guessing who will show up next. Fighting mechanic is simple and stays that way throughout, and hasn't changed since its predecessors on the PlayStation 2. Writing is focused on gags and references rather than staying true to original sources, but will entertain so long as you can endure a boob joke once in a while.
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