Drakengard 2

 PlayStation 2
  • Publisher: Ubisoft
  • Release Date: Feb 14, 2006
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  • Summary: Drakengard 2 is a role-playing action game featuring knights and dragons that builds on the scenario of the original title. Drakengard 2 takes place 18 years after those events. The player assumes the role of Nowe, a warrior who fights as a member of a legion that guards the red dragon inDrakengard 2 is a role-playing action game featuring knights and dragons that builds on the scenario of the original title. Drakengard 2 takes place 18 years after those events. The player assumes the role of Nowe, a warrior who fights as a member of a legion that guards the red dragon in order to make sure that the world stays at peace. Despite his youth, Nowe is considered to be special among the legion because of his ability to ride on a blue dragon, and he's therefore referred to as "the savior."… Expand
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Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 5 out of 34
  2. Mixed: 21 out of 34
  3. Negative: 8 out of 34
  1. AceGamez
    80
    It's more of the same plus one - you've just got to stick with it for a while until the action really picks up.
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  2. Deeko
    75
    The first Drakengard recieved a cult following more on story than anything else and the tradition continues with D2. Featuring some very dark and mature themes that are even a bit disturbing at times.
  3. GameSpot
    70
    While the second installment in this relatively new franchise does slightly improve upon its predecessor, it's still noticeably rough around the edges.
  4. GamerFeed
    60
    Drakengard 2 is sort of like a dentist trying out a new drill. It's got a different method to bringing forth the action over the original attempt, but you still can't help but feel the same old pain after a little while.
  5. PSM2 Magazine UK
    54
    "Drakengard" wasn't doing anything new two years ago and its sequel does nothing new either. This really is a case of flogging a dead dragon. [Apr 2006, p.58]
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  6. VideoGamer
    50
    Ultimately it just feels like you've played it before (and if you completed the first game, then I guess you have), and that feeling permeates every part of the lenghty campaign. Nothing feels fresh, nor is there any depth to any aspect.
  7. GameCritics
    30
    I see no reason to purchase and play a mediocre amalgamation with no exceptional qualities to recommend it, though I guess I shouldn't be surprised because nearly every game employing dragons as anything but enemies ends up stinking.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 8 out of 12
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 12
  3. Negative: 1 out of 12
  1. ConnF.
    Feb 20, 2006
    10
    Incredible game. Just perfect. I love the amazing story, excellent voice acting, and beautiful music. I'm VERY impressed.
  2. Axebrossia
    Jul 6, 2014
    10
    One of the great games i ever play, drakengard series must still live for more decades. Epic soundtrack, epic and emotional characters andOne of the great games i ever play, drakengard series must still live for more decades. Epic soundtrack, epic and emotional characters and epic finals!!… Expand
  4. TomS.
    Mar 7, 2006
    10
    great simply astounding my favorite game ever besides DoD1.
  5. BubbaBubbs
    Apr 22, 2020
    10
    True hidden gem, best game in Drakengard/Drag-On Dragoon series.
    Tons of conten, good story, best music and gameplay in the series.
  6. Persona2Anime
    Sep 26, 2022
    10
    Fantastic game with the best writing, story, characters, and soundtrack in the entire series.
  7. SelfPlayer123
    Feb 15, 2023
    6
    Drakengard 2 is but a sad excuse for a successor. It made all good aspects of Drakengard's tedious gameplay actually playable and good, butDrakengard 2 is but a sad excuse for a successor. It made all good aspects of Drakengard's tedious gameplay actually playable and good, but completely messed up all enemy encounters. Speaking of enemies, their variety is even more slim here than in Drakengard 1. However does the Story save the game from catastrophe? Yes and No. Keep in mind that this game was not directed by Yoko Taro and therefore seems to misunderstand the Drakengard universe and its characters, especially Caim. If you are looking for a Love Story with well written characters than this game is yours. If you are looking for Drakengard then you won't find it. Drakengard has always been dark and harsh, this game reflects none of that at all. Therefore it is not bad as a standalone, but bad as a Drakengard.… Expand
  8. RedXIII
    Jul 27, 2006
    4
    I really enjoyed the first drakengard because the time it came out the graphics were awesome and the coolness of being able to ride a dragon I really enjoyed the first drakengard because the time it came out the graphics were awesome and the coolness of being able to ride a dragon made it all worth while. This one however seems to have no difference from the original at all, except a new storyline, new characters, and thats about it. The gameplay is exactly the same, the graphics are almost equal to the one that was released years ago. Sure its still fun to ride on a dragon burning things up and then jumping off and hacking and slashing the crap out of enemies, but it gets real repetive real fast. The only reason this game got a 4 is because of the price ($20) and the fact that for the first hour or so it is very fun hack and slash game, but it lacks quality, it had so much potential to build off of the first one but dropped well short of the mark. Disappointed!… Expand

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#65 Most Discussed PS2 Game of 2006
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#90 Most Shared PS2 Game of 2006