Abstract: An epic that is packed on two discs, Magnacarta 2 doesn’t do anything particularly new or inventive but this adventure has a number of enjoyable moments worth experiencing. Yes, it plays like an old school RPG but great characters and a decent story wi...
Abstract: I'll start off this review by stating I did not play the original Magna Carta on PS2. I avoided it due to some negative reviews, and then by the time I decided I wanted to check it out, it was a little tough to locate locally. Having played Magna Carta...
Abstract: MagnaCarta 2, from Softmax, is part of the latter group. It is as traditional as it is uninspiring, and is firmly rooted in convention so much it’s painful. Given the fact that this is the series debut on the current generation, you’d be forgiven for e...
Abstract: Experiencing the rapture of getting lost in plots of turmoil set in a gripping, epic world of magic, fantasy, and machinery for the first time can be a wondrous event. The most masterful RPGs will draw you into their depths for many hours at a time and...
Abstract: Take every role-playing cliché ever created, toss them in a bag and shake it up. Pour the contents out on the floor and you have your design document for Magnacarta 2. While there isn't anything outrageously bad in this sequel to a mildly received Play...
Abstract: Just looking at the back of Magna Carta 2's box had me quietly loathe the prospect of reviewing, what I thought, would be a Final Fantasy clone of bizarre outfits, overwrought and/or poorly localized dialogue, and hours of pointless grindin...
Great visual style, fun combat, game elements all work well together
Unskippable dialogue, cliched story, slow start
Even though it largely follows what very well could be excerpts from "The Idiot’s Guide to RPG Plot", MagnaCarta 2 is still a relatively fresh and well-done role playing experience. ...
Abstract: The title of Namco Bandai’s and SoftMax's latest game may suggest that it has its roots firmly set in the annals of English history, but Magna Carta 2 is actually a typical Japanese role-playing game. With its pre-pubescent, manga-styled hero Juto head...
