Rengoku II: The Stairway to H.E.A.V.E.N.

 PSP
  • Publisher: Konami
  • Release Date: Sep 12, 2006
User Score
7.6

Generally favorable reviews- based on 16 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 11 out of 16
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 16
  3. Negative: 2 out of 16
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  1. NickB.
    Mar 7, 2007
    8
    Sometimes I consider myself lucky to have grabbed a game before reading the reviews. Rengoku 2 is a great example: this game is an excellent handheld, with a slick look, nice UI and easy controls. The storyline is minimal, but the combat and customization of your mech are detailed....but not so much as to overwhelm you. Another reviewer mentioned that this game's reviews seem to Sometimes I consider myself lucky to have grabbed a game before reading the reviews. Rengoku 2 is a great example: this game is an excellent handheld, with a slick look, nice UI and easy controls. The storyline is minimal, but the combat and customization of your mech are detailed....but not so much as to overwhelm you. Another reviewer mentioned that this game's reviews seem to forget that the PSP is a portable system, not a console where you sit at home and play for hours and hour. That's more true than ever here, with a game that I find myself interested in playing for that one or two hours a day while commuting, and which I can leave off and come back to pretty easily. Avoid the first one, though. The sequel is much better.… Expand
  2. AdamZ.
    Sep 23, 2007
    8
    This game is one of my favourites on psp. it is a pick up and play game, to have a quick blast on and then put down. its simplicity is its strong point. i also love the customisation options. such as being able to change the colour of the character. the combat is also unique and interesting-- this game has some of the coolest characters ever!!! overall this is a fantastic game to play This game is one of my favourites on psp. it is a pick up and play game, to have a quick blast on and then put down. its simplicity is its strong point. i also love the customisation options. such as being able to change the colour of the character. the combat is also unique and interesting-- this game has some of the coolest characters ever!!! overall this is a fantastic game to play while travelling for short periods of time. it has lots of neat touches that add to a well rounded package of a game. ignore the very negative reviews, they forget this is a potable game its not meant to have a stupidly complex story........ its meant to entertain.- which is why this game is just right for your psp.… Expand
  3. JonD.
    Jan 26, 2007
    8
    Sometimes it is forgotten that this is a portable game is lost due to such impressive graphics, sound, etc., butthe fact is that this was designed for "on the go" gaming. So some of the common critics such as a weak story line or repetitiveness are a little rash. This is a great game to pick up, play through a few stages, and turned off. And beyond that, the item leveling-up and character Sometimes it is forgotten that this is a portable game is lost due to such impressive graphics, sound, etc., butthe fact is that this was designed for "on the go" gaming. So some of the common critics such as a weak story line or repetitiveness are a little rash. This is a great game to pick up, play through a few stages, and turned off. And beyond that, the item leveling-up and character customization puts a unique twist on the game.… Expand
  4. R-e-n-n-a-t
    Aug 8, 2011
    10
    Very fast-paced, very stylish, and with a ton of 'leet' content and delightfully overpowered weapons. It can get repetitive, but I've played it on and off for 5 playthroughs (omg!) and it's still fun to find new ultra-rare loot and test it out on hordes of enemies.

    Besides, the art style and the music is pretty awesome.
  5. Rennn
    Jun 27, 2013
    8
    This is not nearly as bad as some reviews indicate. It's a large improvement over the first one in every possible way, and although it doesn't offer a good story, it does deliver a lot of creative loot that's genuinely fun to use, and a lot of action. The art direction is above average, and the game is made to be played more than once, as it unlocks new content. I got this for $7, and I'mThis is not nearly as bad as some reviews indicate. It's a large improvement over the first one in every possible way, and although it doesn't offer a good story, it does deliver a lot of creative loot that's genuinely fun to use, and a lot of action. The art direction is above average, and the game is made to be played more than once, as it unlocks new content. I got this for $7, and I'm glad I didn't miss the chance to enjoy this game.… Expand
  6. Ken_Kaniff
    Apr 18, 2019
    8
    This isn't the best looking game. The combat isn't perfect. The level design doesn't change too much. The story, while interesting, isn't that great. And yet I had a really hard time putting this game down when I started playing it. The magic to this game's combat is the loot system where you collect the weapons, etc. of your enemies. The large variety of weapons keeps you wanting toThis isn't the best looking game. The combat isn't perfect. The level design doesn't change too much. The story, while interesting, isn't that great. And yet I had a really hard time putting this game down when I started playing it. The magic to this game's combat is the loot system where you collect the weapons, etc. of your enemies. The large variety of weapons keeps you wanting to experiment and the story is just enough to intrigue. If you like robot combat games like Custom Robo, you should give this game a try.… Expand

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#31 Most Discussed PSP Game of 2006

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Metascore
51

Mixed or average reviews - based on 24 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 1 out of 24
  2. Mixed: 14 out of 24
  3. Negative: 9 out of 24
  1. GameBrink
    50
    It’s another short game in a terrible series that should have been axed at the first try but for some reason it’s back and will be terrorizing the USA later this year. My advice is to look the other way and never touch Rengoku 2 the Stairway to Hell. [JPN Import]
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  2. Play Magazine
    75
    The whole game seems like an exercise in monotony; a battle-tech demo with refreshing character design. [Sept 2006, p.62]
  3. PSM Magazine
    30
    Each stage is still full of repetitious androids to fight, and you still fight in nearly identical rooms and hallways. [Oct 2006, p.84]
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