I finally finished SO2, and wanted to share my thoughts:
Startling Odyssey 2 is a very well crafted game. Everything from the music, the sound effects, the dialog, to the graphics are all very well done. The game does not require a great deal of
leveling allowing you to travel seamlessly between areas. Your characters have a real sense of worth. They grow throughout the course of the game in purpose and in
relationship to each other. Dialog ranges from witty banter between characters in light hearted moments, to dire when its all on the line. Startling Odyssey 2 does a very good job of
making you care about you're characters and the world around them as it slowly falls apart.
Game mechanics are standard fair. Menu systems are well laid out and easy to access. You're characters have a considerably wide range of magic, items, and attacks to dispatch your
enemies or protect your comrades. Battle tends to be simple as enemy Ai is not usually all that tough. However, boss battles and certain areas of the game can be quite challenging. Spells
are powerful and have the look and feel of dealing out serious damage. Weapons and armor are plentiful and allow for a surprisingly deep amount of customization. Some raise spell points,
others increase luck, while all protect your party from the very diverse amount of monsters you will face.
Graphics range from ordinary in some sparse areas to extraordinary in the more complex maps. All are very colorful, especially the animated cut scenes that do not disappoint. You're on
screen characters are large and detailed, as are the numerous npc's you will meet in your travels.
The musical score is mostly bright and upbeat. Most of the tunes can hold there own with any other rpg. The one complaint I have with Startling Odyssey 2 is the music while good, is not
always matched to the right mood. The beginning of the game starts out dark as your sister is kidnapped and your castle destroyed. Despite the tragedy, your travel music sounds
extremely patriotic as if your about to go watch fireworks on the 4th.
Startling Odyssey 2 is an excellent game and I highly recommend anyone in these forums play it. Its easily one of the better rpg's for the PC-engine platform.
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