Jade Cocoon 2

 PlayStation 2
  • Publisher: Ubisoft
  • Release Date: Dec 17, 2001
Metascore
76

Generally favorable reviews - based on 16 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 7 out of 16
  2. Mixed: 9 out of 16
  3. Negative: 0 out of 16
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  1. GamePro
    90
    Different, rewarding, intelligent, funny, and filled with memorable characters and weird creatures. It’s damn fun, too, and will keep you performing the repetitive duties required of a monster raiser for far longer than you’d ever imagine.
  2. Media and Games Online Network
    84
    Never has there really been a game that allows you to have so much control over breeding monsters and hatching eggs, it truly is a unique experience. Some RPG goers might not like the shallow storyline.
  3. GameZone
    84
    With some innovative visuals, more involved gameplay, and spunky plot - Jade Cocoon 2 places itself a step above the rest.
  5. Game Informer
    83
    The combination of missions, discovering new eggs, and furthering the story keeps this game from hitting that stale spell that plagues many RPGs. [Feb 2002, p.83]
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  6. GameSpot
    81
    A beautiful game that manages to have the appeal of its predecessor and winds up being both frustrating and addicting at the same time.
  7. IGN
    79
    Fans of the original Jade Cocoon, as well as those enamored by games like Monster Rancher and Pokemon, will surely love this fascinating sequel.
  8. Electronic Gaming Monthly
    77
    Bursting with an ingenuity cure for jaded RPG gamers, JC2 inspires the sleeping role-play addict to awaken. [Feb 2002, p.148]
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  9. Official U.S. Playstation Magazine
    70
    The repetitive environments drag it down a bit, but that’s far from a fatal blow. [Feb 2002, p.107]
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  10. PSM Magazine
    70
    It’s an interesting system that places emphasis on strategy rather than brute force, but, in the end, it still feels a little limited. [Feb 2002, p.38]
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  11. Armchair Empire
    70
    It’s a very nuts and bolts sort of RPG with a fair amount of nooks and crannies to check out, but the game lacks the pop that will keep a player glued to their seat until the wee morning hours.
  12. TotalGames.net
    70
    Despite our disdain of the very concept of this game we did find it fairly engrossing.
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  13. GameSpy
    70
    Both the weak storyline and repetitive dungeons become tedium personified before you know it.
  14. Gaming Age
    67
    Visually appealing and highly addictive
  15. GamerWeb Sony
    65
    The beauty of Jade Cocoon 2 is impressive but much like a supermodel, when you site down to actually get to know it, there's not much substance underneath all the pretty packaging.
  16. PSX Nation
    60
    An acquired RPG taste worth sampling with a rental.
  17. XenGamers
    58
    JC2 shows promise initially, but a quirky sense of humor and an endearing fairy sidekick aren't enough to save it from becoming repetitive.

Awards & Rankings

67
#67 Best PS2 Game of 2001
51
#51 Most Discussed PS2 Game of 2001
31
#31 Most Shared PS2 Game of 2001

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User Score
7.9

Generally favorable reviews- based on 27 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 21 out of 27
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 27
  3. Negative: 3 out of 27
  1. Alaconda
    Jun 27, 2020
    9
    Pretty good game that i still find time to replay even to this day of 2020.
  2. FogCityRoller
    Jul 21, 2017
    8
    It's a very fun game. I didn't like it as much as the first game though. Some of the story elements are a bit amateurish but nothing that is aIt's a very fun game. I didn't like it as much as the first game though. Some of the story elements are a bit amateurish but nothing that is a major deal, and besides it is the gameplay mechanics and art style that really make this franchise. I always liked the changing chat dialogue pictures that are reminiscent of older anime.

    The biggest downside of this game by a mile is the voice acting. It is super, super cheesy. This is evident from the very beginning of the game, but I assume their budget was eaten up on everything else and they had to compromise here. Everything else is pretty well done though so if you can get past the voices you'll have fun with this game.    … Full Review »
  3. Rox22
    Sep 12, 2013
    7
    A good game that really does its own thing. At the time, this was a rather unique concept that really was allot of fun. However, I did findA good game that really does its own thing. At the time, this was a rather unique concept that really was allot of fun. However, I did find the game did get very repetitive the longer you played it. With a few more side activities and more in game mechanics, it could have been better. But, as it is, it still good and allot of fun.

    Overall:
    A different, but good game, that perhaps is better played in small doses.    … Full Review »
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