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For Xenosaga Episode II, the category of music is split into further divisions: “in-game” music and “movie scene” music. For games that have it, voice acting is also considered. Generally, when considering a game’s sound, the category splits into music and sound effects.

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Again, none of this is entirely spectacular considering the fact that almost every PS2 game these days “looks good.” But I’d say that a significant amount of work went into these graphics, and I was pleased by them: hence, a high score in this category. The enemies and the characters of your party interact with one another seamlessly, giving the feel that a real battle is taking place (which is difficult to do in a traditional menu-style RPG combat system). She loses her glasses (explained by a comical scene in the game’s introduction), then she changes outfits, and voila: she’s a whole new girl. Of all the character design changes, none is so drastic as that of Shion Uzuki, who goes from Sailor-Mercury-nerd-cute to pseudo-sophisticated-post-teenage-brat.

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The characters do look remarkable, especially in movie sequences. This change was one that I initially resisted, but eventually came to accept as good in its own right.

In Episode II, nearly every character has been given a “facelift” to make them like more realistic. The characters from Episode I had a “pseudo-anime” style to them, especially in regards to faces. The big change, graphically, comes in the form of character designs. The introduction sequence features some awesome giant-robot-fighting action, along with some stunning visuals of a city being ripped to pieces. No PS2 RPG is complete without a solid introduction movie, and in my opinion, Episode II delivers on this one. The “movie” sequences in Episode II, while being smaller in number and in length when compared to Episode I, look beautiful. There are some particularly pleasing environments, such as the forested Subconscious Domain (Summer) or Old Miltia, lit by a remarkable sunset. Episode II doesn’t do anything to “push the envelope” on graphics, but it does look beautiful, as do most games developed late in a console’s lifetime. In today’s videogame market, nothing seems to be more important than graphics. The specific changes from I to II will be discussed throughout the review.Īs Sweet and Seductive As a Deal With the Devil!

The change was, for most gamers, not at all desired, but in many regards, the game flows smoothly in this transition. Is this good? Is this bad? Many people took it to be a bad thing, but I see it as beyond good and evil it simply is as it is. Many of the people that worked on Episode I are gone - and new artists, musicians, scenario writers, and programmers have come to give a fresh perspective. For anyone playing this game that has also played Episode I (that should be about 99% of the Episode II gamers), the changes made from the previous game to this game come as a shock. Like Der Wille Zur Macht (The Will To Power), this title is a direct allusion to a work of the same name by 19th century German philosopher Friedrich Wilhelm Nietzsche (also spelled “Nietzche”).īut while we’re on the idea of “beyond good and evil,” that is, neutral, amoral, etc., let us note an unintentional connection between the game’s name and the game itself.

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Tetsuya Takahashi, along with the old and new members of the Monolith Software staff, continued with the Xenosaga series by releasing Xenosaga Episode II: Jenseits Von Gut und Boese (Beyond Good and Evil). If you are interested in the series but have not yet played the first game, consider doing so before reading this review. Editor’s Note: Due to the nature of this game as a direct sequel, this review contains spoilers for Episode I: Der Wille zur Macht, as well as a few minor spoilers for this, the second Episode.