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, who is 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.
GAMEPLAY HINTS
Future scoops
You have a limited time to dwell in the future. When you get to Chapter 8, neither the Ixion nor the Atlamelia will allow you to go back. Note: There are also ideas in the future too, but they are too numerous to list.
Jurak Mall: Hmmmmm, Jurak Time of scoop: Reviving the great tree elder, Jurak. As soon as you revive Jurak, take a picture of him.
Jurak Mall: Find The Golden Egg Time of scoop: Finishing up the Jurak mall on the Georama. One of the last requirements for the Sindain Georama is to make the golden eggs appear in the trees. Once you get the eggs to appear, take a picture.
Saint's temple: Moon Crystal Time of scoop: Completing Saint's temple. When you have 100% completion (you also need it to progress in the game), the Moon crystal and Lin will appear. Take a picture of the Moon crystal.
Lunatic Wisdom laboratory: The Symbol Of Luna Lab Time of scoop: Finishing Luna lab. When you get 100% completion, the symbol of Luna lab will appear on top of the main lab. Take a picture of it.
Gundora Workshop: Paznos Time of scoop: Reviving Paznos. When 100% of the Georama is complete, Paznos will appear. Take a picture of it for this scoop.