Kessen II

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

Mixed or average reviews - based on 15 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 7 out of 15
  2. Mixed: 8 out of 15
  3. Negative: 0 out of 15
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  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. 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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  3. IGN
    84
    Builds on its predecessor by bringing the player even closer to the action.
  5. Game Informer
    80
    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.
  6. PSX Nation
    80
    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.
  7. GameSpy
    78
    More about style than substance. Nevertheless, the style excels, and there's still enough substance to give strategy gamers something worthwhile.
  8. GameSpot
    77
    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.

Awards & Rankings

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

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User Score
8.7

Generally favorable reviews- based on 29 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 24 out of 29
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 29
  3. Negative: 2 out of 29
  1. 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!!!… Full Review »
  2. 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.… Full Review »
  3. 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
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