IGN Dark Cloud 2 review!!!

http://ps2.ign.com/articles/386/386330p1.html



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Closing Comments
Dark Cloud 2 takes the standard sequel road and gives us everything that made the original Dark Cloud great, only bigger and better. Actually, I take that back. Dark Cloud 2 takes everything great from the original Dark Cloud and super sizes it, up sizes it, and then king sizes it just for good measure. The leap in quality between the two games really is amazing. From the incredible graphics, to the great sound, to the refined gameplay, Dark Cloud 2 just oozes of quality and polish. It truly feels like that game that Level-5 always wanted to make with the first Dark Cloud.
As good as this game is, it\'s not for everyone, especially those who were not fans of the original\'s dungeon crawling and town building. Because many of the same gameplay elements made their way from the first game, you\'re still going to get a similar experience, although it\'ll be a lot prettier this time around. But, if you\'re main complaints about the first game involved small details, like the frequent breaking of your weapons, or it\'s lackluster graphics, then definitely give Dark Cloud 2 a try. It fixes almost every problem found in the first game and then adds some sugar coating on top.

In the end, Dark Cloud 2 is a superb RPG that doesn\'t disappoint. Buy it, play it, then play it some more. You can thank me later.

-- Kaiser Hwang


Presentation
The superb opening credits and cinemas found early in the game make this game feel like a million bucks. Plus, there are a ton of options placed in some incredibly slick menus. 9.0
Graphics
Quite possibly one of the best looking games out on any system. What\'s not to like? 9.5
Sound
Great music and good voices litter the game at all times. It just could have used a little more oomph... 8.5
Gameplay
A great mix of several somewhat related genres, along with some new ideas thrown in for good measure. The best part is, it all works beautifully together. 9.0
Lasting Appeal
A lengthy quest, customizable weapons and vehicles, good mini-games, and goals for every dungeon that yield special medals when met make this game worth playing for hours on end. 9.0
OVERALL SCORE (not an average) 9.0
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Hmmmmmmmmm i was interesting in getting this before now i will probably end up buying it.  

:smokin: :thepimp:

Thanx rastalant, I was also looking forward this review

[Kurt Angle]

Sounds much improved over it\'s predecessor.

I\'m glad to hear it\'s a great game.I will definitely purchase this game.:cool:Are you the same Rastalant that posts where old man Opa practically lives at?

Since the first time I saw some vids of the game I\'ve thought it could turn out to be something pretty special. Gotta start saving up

Originally posted by !~!
I\'m glad to hear it\'s a great game.I will definitely purchase this game.:cool:Are you the same Rastalant that posts where old man Opa practically lives at?

Yep im the same guy.   :thepimp:

Whoa! I liked the first one even with its many flaws but it was nothing great. Im actually really awestruck by the accolades this game has been recieving. I thought that reviewers would give it the whole stereotipical "it was ok for a comeback but doesnt quite make it" type of review, (its sad that so many of us ps2 lovers are put through this). Anyway, im now very excited about this title and cant wait to give it a go. Thanx for the rev.

I still havent even picked up the first one.

ARe the stories connected? If so, should I pick up the first to understand number two?

Or is it even worth it?

Hmm..if it\'s gameplay is similar to the 1st one (dungeon crawling/town building)...I don\'t think I\'m interested.

Oh man, I am so ready for this game.  Ever since the first one I\'ve been anticipating the second one, I just knew it would be a hit.  For a while I thought the reviewers would rip it apart, but this is just AWESOME.

Oh and whats even more impressive, is that Gamespot also gave it a 9, that is a damn good game!