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PlayStation 2's epic sci-fi saga gets its first sequel, but it doesn't quite reach for the striking ambition of its predecessor. Read Review
Thousands of years into the war-torn future, humanity has advanced to such a degree that its substantial cadre of weapons and technology distorts the boundaries of human limits. Humanity must depend on its will to survive in a battle for the Holy Grail that could be its only savior... or biggest threat. In Xenosaga Episode II: Jenseits von Gut und Bose, players contend for control of this reality's powerful Zohar relic to unravel its mystery and defeat the threat of the invading Gnosis aliens. To do so, gamers can customize their characters using more than a hundred different skills while taking control of a deeper, more evolved combat system. Returning characters Shion, KOS-MOS, and other Episode I favorites return as well, with more mature character designs, all-new mechs, and Hollywood-level production values.
The original Xenosaga was an unexpected, Square-style epic RPG for the PS2. Though the system's great power had opened up the playing field for previously unmatched ambitious RPG storytelling, few developers had reached out and grabbed its power. But Namco had a surprise in store: staff that had splintered off from Square, including Xenogears creator Tetsuya Takahashi, would embark on a fascinating new series ambitious in scope with lavish production. The original Xenosaga debuted as one of the few PS2 RPGs that glistened and gleamed with topnotch production values and a truly engrossing story. It wasn't without its flaws, but it ushered in 2003 in style, and went on to sell hundreds of thousands of copies in the United States. Read More »
Monolith's star-spanning saga returns for its sophomore outing, with more crazy cutscenes, complex battles and otherworldly drama to enjoy. Read More »
The sequel to one of the best RPGs of this console generation is drawing closer. At about 65% completed, Namco showed us a playable version of Xenosaga II, which flips the script a lot more than you'd expect for a role-playing sequel. Come next Valentine's Day or thereabouts, we'll all be getting reunited with Shion, KOS-MOS, and their well-developed colleagues. Read More »
Namco narrows down Xenosaga EPISODE II: Jenseits von Gut und B¿se release date, Feb 2005. Read More »
The continuation of the popular PS2 RPG series by Monolith is still far away, but new details emerge from E3. Read More »
Also known as: Xenosaga 2, Xenosaga Episode II: Beyond Good and Evil, Xenosaga Episode 2: Jenseits von Gut und Bose
Release Region: United States
Release Date: February 15, 2005
Publisher: Namco
T for Teen Blood and Gore, Language, Suggestive Themes, ViolenceRelease Region: Japan
Release Date: June 24, 2004
Publisher: Namco
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2 DVDs
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