Kessen II

 PlayStation 2
  • Publisher: Koei
  • Release Date: Sep 26, 2001
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71

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8.7

Generally favorable reviews- based on 29 Ratings

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  • Summary: Assume the role of historical Chinese general Liu Bei of the Shu kingdom whose ultimate goal is the destruction of the Cao Cao, the leader of the Wei kindgom in order to rescue his lost love and claim his opponenet's land. New "Agen Technology" allows for 500 soldiers on-screen at a given time.
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Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 7 out of 15
  2. Mixed: 8 out of 15
  3. Negative: 0 out of 15
  1. GamerWeb Sony
    85
    The storyline is engaging, and commanding an elephant to tromp through units and trample people is pretty hard to beat.
  2. IGN
    84
    Builds on its predecessor by bringing the player even closer to the action.
  3. TotalGames.net
    84
    Unlike the original Kessen, KII is far more accessible and the fantasy element gives the whole show a far more epic feel in the style of TV’s Mahabarat (okay, it’s a Hindu show, but you get the idea).
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  4. Electronic Gaming Monthly
    70
    The gameplay is ironclad; however, a few presentation problems hold the title back. [Dec 2001, p.250]
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  5. Hot Games
    70
    If DW3 was the video game equivalent of "Braveheart," then Kessen II is Kuroswawa's "Ran" -- just a little more meat in your dish.
  6. Official U.S. Playstation Magazine
    60
    Inconsistent voice acting and poor plot development. [Dec 2001, p.168]
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  7. GameShark
    54
    Despite its initial luster, it becomes tedious rather quickly.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 12 out of 14
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 14
  3. Negative: 1 out of 14
  1. Austin
    Oct 20, 2001
    10
    Rocks, kills other games...I mean kicks ___ Gotta get it! Real good Action. Long gamplay!
  2. Harley(Pogo-the-monkey)D.
    Nov 13, 2002
    10
    Absolute brilliance the fights are brilliant the spells are great and the plot is very good! cant i please give it 11 out of 10? (to be Absolute brilliance the fights are brilliant the spells are great and the plot is very good! cant i please give it 11 out of 10? (to be perfect i wish they had summoning abilitys like ff10 and summoner 1/2 now that would make it perfect!!!… Expand
  4. Jhsyfur
    Mar 23, 2002
    10
    From what i've seen it looks really good, but it's not out over in the uk yet! 8o(
  5. Heiner-Schwalbe
    Apr 30, 2023
    10
    Das ist das beste Spiel der Reihe. gameplay, Story sind wunderbar. Leider ein bisschen zu kurz aber sonst gut
  6. VLG
    Aug 22, 2023
    10
    One of my favorite games of the console, it took me what it seemed months to beat it, but it was probably a couple of weeks. I discovered myOne of my favorite games of the console, it took me what it seemed months to beat it, but it was probably a couple of weeks. I discovered my love for military strategy thanks to this game. What can I say, i love everything about it.… Expand
  7. ReviewsAreBS
    Feb 16, 2023
    9
    Improves on the first game in every way, although things like magic can seem a little over-the-top initially.
  8. thedarkpau
    Jun 5, 2012
    2
    What a fail of the a game. Just look at the damn graphics absolutely horrible. Graphics are everything fora game and this game doesnt haveWhat a fail of the a game. Just look at the damn graphics absolutely horrible. Graphics are everything fora game and this game doesnt have it! Long live Graphics!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!… Expand

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Awards & Rankings

84
#84 Best PS2 Game of 2001
52
#52 Most Discussed PS2 Game of 2001
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#55 Most Shared PS2 Game of 2001