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Highs and Lows

4 Rating: 4, Useful: 0 / 0
Date: March 17, 2006
Author: Amazon User

While I think some of the reviews of Xenosaga II are a little harsh, they have hit on a few good points.

In terms of plot, the first thing that really let me down was KOS-MOS. Don't let her face covering the cover of the game fool you. While being one of the main characters in the first game, she hardly does ANYTHING in this game until the end, which seems less like a plot point and more of the creators obliging her. The same can be said for Shion as well. This shift from center stage hurts these characters, and it's really disappointing.

Instead, Jr. takes center stage. Instead of shedding light on events in the first game, it opens up a whole knew set of issues that really don't get resolved. If you're looking for the story pull that the first game had, it'll be hard to find in this game. Jr. is a character that I personally don't care much about, but if you are a fan of him, then you'll enjoy this game, as you learn a lot about his past as a U.R.T.V.

A new character that is introduced is Shion's brother, Jin Uzuki. Personally, I liked Jin, but you don't get to use him much in the game. With him, Shion, Jr. and Albedo, there is an underlying theme of "brothers" or "siblings" in the story, although don't look for much elaboration on Jin and Shion.

Although some people aren't pleased with the battle system in this game, I actually enjoyed it. I caught into it quicker than the first game's system. You can also acquire a skill that points out the enemies' weak zones, which I found very useful. I also liked being able to build up attacks, and then boost to really slam the enemy.

Overall, it's a game I really enjoyed. The game has some replay value to it, and there are certain things that you actually can't accomplish UNTIL you've beaten the game once. At times, re-watching certain scenes over and over again gets boring. Yet I would recommend this series, as if nothing else, it serves as a bridge between the first game and the upcoming third game.

Not as good as the first, but still ok.

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 0 / 0
Date: May 15, 2007
Author: Amazon User

I believe the title says it all. While this game is not as good as the first it is still a piece of a great series.

Great, but could use more.

4 Rating: 4, Useful: 0 / 0
Date: July 10, 2007
Author: Amazon User

I really like the Xenosaga series. The only thing I would have to say is that the battle system is kinda off. The cinematics in the game however are great and the music is good too. Personally , I think some of the characters might need more improvement as far as the driving force of the character himself. Prepare your self for a long story. If you are a big fan of cinematics and like watching them for 10-20 mins. each, then this is your game. Overall, I love this game. I love the Xenosaga series. I just like hearing a long story. Not exactly the favorite for most people, but everyone has their particular taste for the way a story is written.

Xenosage Episode II

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 0 / 0
Date: January 21, 2008
Author: Amazon User

If you are a fan of the Xenosaga series, this is a great game.
It is just as challenging as the first episode.

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