Dark Cloud 2 is a video game developed by Level 5 Inc. and published by Sony Computer Entertainment Incorporated. Created exclusively for the PlayStation 2 console from Sony, it was released in December 2002. The title is classed as an action and role-playing game, played from a third-person perspective.
While Dark Cloud 2 is set in the same universe as the previous game in the series, it has another premise, and features totally new characters. The main element in the story is Max, a young inventor from Palm Brinks. He is thrown in the middle of a plot which involves a power-hungry Emperor who wants to destroy the past so that he can control the future, a Sun Stone that has immense magical force, a bunch of killing clowns, a giant robot called Halloween and, last but not least, a princess who arrives from the future.
At certain key points in the game, the player can take control of Monica to solve situations that are too difficult for Max to handle. The switches between characters provide variations, which enhance the experience of the game.
One of the most interesting elements is that characters themselves do not level up. The weapons that they wield are the ones getting experience from kills and gaining new abilities. Because of this mechanism, the game makes players more interested in the weapons they are using, and forces them to pay attention to their durability.
GLITCHES
Monica referred to instead of Max
When you have defeated all the enemies on a certain floor, if you are allowed to play Spheda and you are on the Ridepod at the time, the game will ask if you want to move Monica to the Spheda Ball, rather than asking if you want to move Max (or the Ridepod) to the Spheda Ball.
Dr. Osmond referred to as Mr. Osmond
When you enter the Luna Lab and dr. Osmond gives you the electric worm, Max will say "Thanks Dr. Osmond," but the words at the bottom say thanks "Mr. Osmond".
Spheda
In the Moon Flower Palace, shoot your ball close to the wall. If done correctly and you select "Move Max to ball," the game might place you outside the map, or on a ledge that you cannot get off.