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Magna Carta 2, Action RPG, 2009 As a profesional RPG player (if there is such a thing) I know plenty about RPGs. To make a successful RPG you need 3 different crucial aspects -Story -Setting -Gameplay As such, I will descibe where this game explodes and dwindles in each areea -Story: The story behind this is your typical RPG experience, but playing plenty of RPGs, it's not about how typical the story is, but more about the journey to get to the end and all the happenings in between. Yes, there was a Magna Carta (on the PS2), but you need not really play that game to play this one. The characters are unique but sometimes you may feel that they are just too simalar to many other RPGs out there. Thus this section will get a 4/5 for having a good story, but not a out of the ordinary take compare to other RPGs, and at the end, may leave you feeling like there should be more. -Setting: The setting for this story takes place most of the time through open fields and forests. You can take time stocking up on supplies in towns but most of the time you are in the field doing battle or quest (most of the time including battles). You do not get to quick travel til towards the end of the game, only really using it to go back and complete some quests. I wouldn't consider the graphics to be top of the line, but it plays in with the story very well, still only 4/5 as it's not perfect. -Gameplay: Like I previously mentioned this is an action RPG, where you do level up but actually perform combos and special attacks rather than entering in commands (i.e. "Tales of" series) It isn't hard to get used to the game, you could get the hang of it in 30 mins max. Though most of the time you'll be entering in the same move over and over again, it isn't really all that disapointing, this is an RPG after all. There isn't any really grand epic boss battles or duels but fun gameplay none the less. 4/5 The Good: Well balanced overall game Some re-playability The Bad: Battles a little repetative (not to the point of frusration) Character development a little lacking.Read full review
One of my favorite Classic RPG Games for the Xbox 360. Loved the open world and strategy based battles. Crisp graphics, excellent story telling and long hours of game play. Bandai Namco did excellent work on this RPG game. Microsoft Xbox needs to connect with Bandai Namco for a Magna Carta 3 for Xbox One X and in 4K. Best RPG for Xbox 360.
Verified purchase: Yes | Condition: Pre-owned
As someone who has played several Softmax games (Rhapsody of Zephyr, War of Genesis 3, Magna Carta: Crimson Stigmata), I can say that, at least, Softmax is improving its game development skills. The first Magna Carta game to hit stateside was (imo) a disaster to play through. I loved the rhythm-combat style but the loading times made the game really annoying to play. Magna Carta 2, thankfully, has much more reasonable loading times, a more traditional battle system, and is less of a pain to play through. As expected, there are lots of details in the character design as it's Hyung Tae Kim art that's really pushing the series. What I really missed is a great epic story. Magna Carta 2 has all the elements of a typical RPG and that has made it... typical. The story of War of Genesis 3 is what drew me into Softmax games and I really wish Softmax would create another game with a story that calibur.Read full review
The character designs area just beautiful, especially for the ladies ;-p (Hyungtae Kim you da man! lol), besides that, the overall design of the world and its inhabitants are top notch. The game play is fantastic, especially with the combat system: you'll love it! The story is great stuff too, very enjoyable! People say this is Korea's "Final Fantasy" and you know what, that concept is definitely not far-fetched. It will take a bit of time before the developers of the Magna Carta series to truly master their craft and be able to create a game that makes headlines similar to the greats such as the Final Fantasy series, Dragon Quest series, and so on. It's all good, because it took the makers of Final Fantasy three installments before they finally hit the nail on the head with number 4. Anyways, enough of my rambling, if you're a fan of RPGs, then this purchase is a no-brainer, seeing as it's different from other RPGs on the 360 right now (it is exclusive to the XBox 360 btw ftw and that it will provide plenty of entertainment, great story, and a nice, lengthy quest that will keep you busy for a good while, definitely will get your value for the money with this one!Read full review
Bought the game as I am an avid RPG player, and it was well worth it. The graphics, sounds, characters, and story line were all incredible. The combat system is definitely something new, but takes no time at all to get accustomed to, and perfect it. I would also advise finishing as many of the sidequests possible, as it adds so much more to the game and story. Overall a 10/10 from me.
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