Inazuma Eleven 2: Firestorm

 DS
  • Publisher: Nintendo
  • Release Date: 10/01/2009 (Japan)
User Score
8.6

Generally favorable reviews- based on 39 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 34 out of 39
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 39
  3. Negative: 2 out of 39
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  1. Sr_PuXiToPuiG
    Jan 3, 2021
    8
    Piola. . .
  2. storygamer
    Aug 31, 2020
    8
    The idea of Inazuma Eleven 2: Firestorm is unique. It`s a mix between RPG and soccer game and it handles these elements marvelously. Enjoyable for friends of fantasy and soccer.
  3. ND-Bringer
    Feb 27, 2023
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. It is perhaps the most entertaining sports game on the Nintendo DS. A groundbreaking sequel to the creative and colorful Inazuma Eleven Soccer RPG. An action packed, roadtrip game where you travel across the country to recruit the greatest players in the world in order to stop football playing aliens from destroying schools. If you enjoyed playing the first game or watching the first season of the anime, you're going to adore this game for numerous reasons.

    For starters, the gameplay feels so much smoother compared to the first game. Some new and returning special moves can now be used block shots. Some shooting moves can now be shot anywhere on the field. Shooting moves now come in red, blue, and purple. The sprite animations look cleaner. Everything feels faster and more powerful, which ties in with this game's major theme very nicely.

    You're not just defeating brand new villains and learning a few new tricks, you're urged to build an ultimate football team with no restraints. Couldn't recruit Zeus' captain and goalkeeper in Inazuma Eleven 1? Well now you can! Curious about what Emperor Penguin Number 1 would look like? The secret is revealed in Chapter 5! Want a make football team that doesn't include Mark Evans? That's a bit cruel, but beat the game and voila! Mark Evans can now be placed in storage!

    I will admit that while I do enjoy the alien attack story a lot, it is a bit on the cheesy side. Like the last game, the lore is very dark and mysterious to add to the intimidation of the villains. But it is rather silly to see football playing aliens that speak English threaten the world. It should never be taken to seriously. But the story makes up for that in personality. All the new and returning characters are so likable, that it makes me really care about their struggle.

    There's a lot of grim cutscenes of players being brutally injured by the aliens or being forced to leave the team. It almost feels like a horror drama at times. But the game also balances that out with an upbeat theme song to raise the player's sprits. This is the darkest game in the series, but it also has a lot of energy to it. It feels so satisfying to beat the supposed unstoppable alien teams after gathering your new teammates.

    If you're a fan of anime games, soccer games, or RPGs in general. I high recommend this game. And if your from America and have only played the American version of the first game, the UK version of this game is still compatible with American DS and 3DS systems. And the British voice acting is superior to the anime's English dub.    … Expand
  4. Milozaki_
    Feb 25, 2022
    10
    Great JRPG combined with soccer!
    This game has a very interesting story, good multiplayer and great postgame.
  5. Andro1
    Nov 6, 2022
    10
    Great game! It has one of the most beautiful OSTs and a really emotional story. The gameplay is very balanced and fun too. Sometimes it‘s really hard but that’s not a problem at all.
  6. Vc33
    Feb 28, 2023
    9
    Es un gran juego. Altamente recomendado para mi y para todo el mundo que lo a jugado es una de los mejores RPG de la DS

Awards & Rankings

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#41 Best DS Game of 2009
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#34 Most Discussed DS Game of 2009
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#50 Most Shared DS Game of 2009

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Metascore
74

Mixed or average reviews - based on 19 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 11 out of 19
  2. Mixed: 8 out of 19
  3. Negative: 0 out of 19
  1. Cubed3
    Aug 26, 2012
    90
    Inazuma Eleven 2: FireStorm / Blizzard is a wonderful follow-up to what was already a fantastic concept, expertly blending an intriguing RPG adventure with some highly skilful touch-screen football fun.
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  2. 4P.de
    Jun 22, 2012
    74
    You get more of everything: More content, more story, more abilities. But that doesn't necessarily mean more fun – unfortunately.
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  3. Gamer.nl
    Jun 16, 2012
    80
    That a role playing game with soccer action can be given this much depth, charm and variation isn't new for fans of the series. Part 2 doesn't offer anything new, but remains interesting for hours on end thanks to hundreds of new moves to learn and a fun story.
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