Magna Carta 2 (360)

[Flawless]

Maybe this will be much better than the first game.

IGN

Xbox 360 gamers might be pleased to know Namco Bandai is bringing a new role-playing game, Magnacarta 2, this year exclusively to Microsoft's console. Built using Unreal Engine 3, the sequel is being developed by SoftMax, the studio responsible for the first Magna Carta: Tears of Blood, which was released back in 2005 for Sony's PlayStation 2.

For its battle system, the game will mix strategic turn-based and real-time elements. When heading into a fight, there'll be no loading screen -- everything will happen in the same environment, bits of which can be used by players in battle. During a fight players can freely switch which party members they're controlling, and customize the AI of those which aren't being directly exercised. There'll also be a free-roaming camera implemented to make it easier for players to scope out the game world.

Namco Bandai is saying the title will provide over 40 hours of gameplay, and handed out a few more specific gameplay details. Players will earn Kamonds by beating up monsters that can be applied to power up weapons and generate new items. With each weapon comes a different style of fighting, which, according to Namco Bandai, will offer a set of special abilities tailored to the weapon. Some of the special abilities will require timed button presses, and once a powerful over-drive mode is initiated, players can smack around foes with their most formidable skills. To add more variety, an elemental magic system called KAN can be used during fights and to manipulate objects in the environments.

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[Cyros]

Re: Magna Carta 2 (360)

What, no open thigh pants? Immediate fail.


Man, I need a new Shadow Hearts.

[Mr.Wednesday]

Re: Magna Carta 2 (360)

I still have the first game collecting dust on my game shelf. I bought it for like 10 bucks from GS. I played 30 min. of it, did not like the controls and never gave it another shot. I remember looking at the cover and thinking it looks pretty cool but the game has you actually playing as a super feminine guy (character design wise).

I'm still surprised by how many RPGs the 360 is getting it's hands on.

[goh]

Re: Magna Carta 2 (360)

Played it today (demo),it's like an interactive FF XII. Probably deeper than that but it was in japanese.

[Defel]

Re: Magna Carta 2 (360)

This is a lot better than the first, but it's not a good game. It is similar to FF12 as it takes the same route of a single-player MMO world/battle system. However, it doesn't have any of the gameplay elements that make this style work.

• No rare monsters so you're always fighting the same old crap
• Normal enemies might drop a healing item at best so you're always finding the same old crap
• Side quests are shallow "Kill 6 bats and come back" style and umm...crap

The only thing I like more about this game is how each party member has distinct weapons and skills.

[Mr.Wednesday]

Re: Magna Carta 2 (360)

I picked this up yesterday at Bestbuy with the buy 2 get one free. I like it so far. Good not great. So far the battle system is pretty interesting. Like defel said, very FF 12 like.

Edit: the story so far involves amnesia, princess & revenge. So I guess it's not that original.