- Publisher: Koei
- Release Date: Sep 26, 2001
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The storyline is engaging, and commanding an elephant to tromp through units and trample people is pretty hard to beat.
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TotalGames.netUnlike 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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Builds on its predecessor by bringing the player even closer to the action.
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When it came down to it, I began to wonder if all the info and options available to me made a difference in the outcome of the battles at all. Definitely play Kessen II to blow up guys with meteor showers; just don't expect to do everything with your new abilities.
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About as visually-appealing, user-friendly, fun and deep as Koei can make a strategy simulation without watering-down the formula completely, which makes it ideal for newcomers to the genre or the "Kessen" universe.
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More about style than substance. Nevertheless, the style excels, and there's still enough substance to give strategy gamers something worthwhile.
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A game that is visually striking, with massive spell effects and a histrionic storyline, but one that may not appeal to fans of realistic war simulations.
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If DW3 was the video game equivalent of "Braveheart," then Kessen II is Kuroswawa's "Ran" -- just a little more meat in your dish.
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Electronic Gaming MonthlyThe gameplay is ironclad; however, a few presentation problems hold the title back. [Dec 2001, p.250]
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Official U.S. Playstation MagazineInconsistent voice acting and poor plot development. [Dec 2001, p.168]
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The controls are too simple to make you want to play the game for very long.
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The difference between the sheer energy in the cinemas and the painstaking gameplay is so striking that it feels like you’re fighting battles less to win them than to see the next visual treat.
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If you’re a serious strategy aficionado who expects more than to be seduced by lush eye candy, you’ll lament the restricted control system and the over-emphasis on storyline at the expense of intricate gameplay.
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If you are looking for a historical strategy sim you will be disappointed with Kessen's superficial treatment of military planning. But if you are seeking eye candy and a trite but entertaining story you'll likely be thrilled with this title.
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Despite its initial luster, it becomes tedious rather quickly.
Awards & Rankings
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#52 Most Discussed PS2 Game of 2001
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#55 Most Shared PS2 Game of 2001
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User score distribution:
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Positive: 24 out of 29
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Mixed: 3 out of 29
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Negative: 2 out of 29
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Harley(Pogo-the-monkey)D.Nov 13, 2002
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Aug 22, 2023
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Apr 30, 2023Das ist das beste Spiel der Reihe. gameplay, Story sind wunderbar. Leider ein bisschen zu kurz aber sonst gut