Last Update: 4/5/07
Xenosaga Episode 2
A RPG for the PlayStation 2 and the second title in the Xenosaga series. Jenseits von Gut und Bose, literally "Beyond Good and Evil", is taken from a philosophical work by Friedrich Nietzsche of the same name.
In June 2004, Namco released the long-awaited Xenosaga Episode II: Jenseits von Gut und Böse. Continuing where the story left off in Xenosaga Episode I, players assume the role of the heroine Shion Uzuki. The character designs deviated from the anime style that was featured in Episode I. Every playable character except Ziggy received costume changes. Other characters, like Shion, received dramatic physical makeovers in the change-over from Episode I to II.
Xenosaga Episode II answered some questions that Episode I introduced, including mysteries surrounding the U.R.T.V.s and the Miltian Conflict. However, most major questions were not answered. Some examples include the true identities of chaos and Nephilim, the significance of Abel's Ark and the true nature of U-DO. However, all of these questions are answered in Xenosaga Episode III.
Xenosaga Episode II's battle system was modified from the one featured in Episode I. Episode II features the "boost" command, but it also introduces the "stock" system. A.G.W.S. units have been replaced in Episode II by different robots known as E.S., which are equipped with Anima Relics that are similar to the ones featured in Xenogears. Battles in E.S. units are now completely independent from character battles, like most of Xenogears, and players may also use E.S. to explore dungeons as well.
Xenosaga Episode II features cutscene music composed by Yuki Kajiura, a newcomer to the Xenosaga project. The in-game music, including battle themes, is composed by another newcomer, Shinji Hosoe.
In June 2004, Namco released the long-awaited Xenosaga Episode II: Jenseits von Gut und Böse. Continuing where the story left off in Xenosaga Episode I, players assume the role of the heroine Shion Uzuki. The character designs deviated from the anime style that was featured in Episode I. Every playable character except Ziggy received costume changes. Other characters, like Shion, received dramatic physical makeovers in the change-over from Episode I to II.
Xenosaga Episode II answered some questions that Episode I introduced, including mysteries surrounding the U.R.T.V.s and the Miltian Conflict. However, most major questions were not answered. Some examples include the true identities of chaos and Nephilim, the significance of Abel's Ark and the true nature of U-DO. However, all of these questions are answered in Xenosaga Episode III.
Xenosaga Episode II's battle system was modified from the one featured in Episode I. Episode II features the "boost" command, but it also introduces the "stock" system. A.G.W.S. units have been replaced in Episode II by different robots known as E.S., which are equipped with Anima Relics that are similar to the ones featured in Xenogears. Battles in E.S. units are now completely independent from character battles, like most of Xenogears, and players may also use E.S. to explore dungeons as well.
Xenosaga Episode II features cutscene music composed by Yuki Kajiura, a newcomer to the Xenosaga project. The in-game music, including battle themes, is composed by another newcomer, Shinji Hosoe.
Publisher: Commercial
