Soul Hackers 2

 PlayStation 4
User Score
5.9

Mixed or average reviews- based on 40 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 18 out of 40
  2. Mixed: 9 out of 40
  3. Negative: 13 out of 40
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  1. Sufi-Sufi
    Aug 30, 2022
    7
    Pretty well developed RPG! There are some thing which could have been better, such as the dungeons and the repetition aspect of the “grind” of the game. The world seems quite alive and it’s a nice twist from other RPG’s I’ve played. Knowing later the team did not have a large budget unfortunately shows in some areas of the game. However, if you’re a fan of the “Mega-Ten” franchise or havePretty well developed RPG! There are some thing which could have been better, such as the dungeons and the repetition aspect of the “grind” of the game. The world seems quite alive and it’s a nice twist from other RPG’s I’ve played. Knowing later the team did not have a large budget unfortunately shows in some areas of the game. However, if you’re a fan of the “Mega-Ten” franchise or have played any of the “Persona” franchise, I suggest you give it a shot!… Expand
  2. RowanBlack
    Aug 31, 2022
    7
    Reminds me of the glory days for PS2 jRPG's in it's gameplay. A middle of the road rpg experience that is polished enough to bring it up from a middle score a few points. Suffers from several normal jRPG issues, bland environments, long "Visual Novel" dialogue dumps, "Grindy" game mechanics and questing.

    Recommend for jRPG lovers only.
  3. Cobalt_Red
    May 5, 2023
    6
    Soul Hackers 2 is not really a sequel to the original 1997 game and the first Devil Summoner, so it is not mandatory to have played the previous ones, however, it is always nice to have a bit of a cameo.
    The game is a JRPG quite similar to DDS in basic structure, however, the tug and pull between the few dungeons and soul matrix weighs a bit, I did not find the subquests particularly    Soul Hackers 2 is not really a sequel to the original 1997 game and the first Devil Summoner, so it is not mandatory to have played the previous ones, however, it is always nice to have a bit of a cameo.
    The game is a JRPG quite similar to DDS in basic structure, however, the tug and pull between the few dungeons and soul matrix weighs a bit, I did not find the subquests particularly boring, nevertheless they are blatantly put in to lengthen the game.
    The gameplay is the usual of the saga, seek and strike weakness, with few differences.

    I didn't find the characters particularly bad, but I think the matrixes are superfluous, there was no reason why you couldn't find a way to implement their conversations during the story.
    I don't find Ringo a good main character, usually MCs are quieter to inmedesimate the player, and in dialogue choices it weighs quite a bit when you have one who seems to have his own opinions.
    I would have preferred Arrow to lead in the dungeons and Ringo in the matrixes, it would have made more sense.

    The thing I liked most about the game is the translation, don't make these games in English if that's possible, the European translations of the game are much better edited, and close to the Japanese script.

    To keep in mind that a part of the story is kept as DLC, and grinding is not among my favorite activities some aspects of the game could have been finished better.    … Expand
  4. WindlessNight
    Jan 31, 2023
    6
    While fun, the battle feels slow without the update for fast battle (I wouldn’t have finished it without the update), and the story is often quite bad and confusing in comparison to other titles. Meanwhile relationships feel fleshed out, yet the plot also feels the need to shoe-horn a message in about talking it out like a children’s show. Combat was fun, sabbaths are a neat addition toWhile fun, the battle feels slow without the update for fast battle (I wouldn’t have finished it without the update), and the story is often quite bad and confusing in comparison to other titles. Meanwhile relationships feel fleshed out, yet the plot also feels the need to shoe-horn a message in about talking it out like a children’s show. Combat was fun, sabbaths are a neat addition to the formula. Okay pickup if you’ve played every other ATLUS game, but if not, just look elsewhere.… Expand

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Metascore
71

Mixed or average reviews - based on 6 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 3 out of 6
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 6
  3. Negative: 0 out of 6
  1. GRYOnline.pl
    Sep 15, 2022
    65
    Soul Hackers 2 turned out quite pleasant a game, yet I'm also fully aware it's one that will be completely forgotten once other, similar games appear.
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  2. Gfinity
    Sep 1, 2022
    60
    Soul Hackers 2 is a light journey into the vast Shin Megami world with vibrant characters and a new story, though it is a little transparent for long-time fans wanting a deep JRPG.
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  3. Meristation
    Aug 18, 2022
    80
    Halfway between the first title and the new Persona titles, Soul Hackers 2 is a great RPG that lacks a bit in its dungeon mechanics. Although it is the main thing about this game, it allows itself to be played, absorbed and caught. Highly recommended even with its flaws.
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