As always, however, a serious disadvantage!

In principle Xilia 2 is a good game in high product quality, if it were not only would some hard gaffe!

The magic word is called recycling ...

Virtually all locations, or cities and Dunegons were taken 1 to 1 from its predecessor, this is true, unfortunately, almost for Monsterlein and other cattle finished, except the bosses.

What has changed is the story that has failed solid and has a new protagonist and supporting characters fresh to offer, namely Ludger Kresnik. On appoint bodies Ludger can two answers to make a decision that can affect the course of the story.

Otherwise, there is also a reunion with the guard from the first Xilia as Jyde, Milla, Rowen or Elize, golden, the girl.

Muzet and Elle are other examples of new major characters.

The characters are sympathetic and behave again largely neutral and grow, which is a big plus.

The dialogue writer is also in order.

The Tales usual skits are also back on board, nice, partly amusing little conversations the party which, although not absolutely necessary for an understanding of the story, but give the characters more depth and profile and learn about their motivations.

Just a pity that remains rather flat Ludger Kresnik of the personality here, because it remains largely silent and leaves the verbal communication to others.

Not exactly a balm for the identification value.

The graph uses the series Anime own designs is solid craftsmanship staged failed quite colorful and pretty, I really liked the rather muted palette. From the sound makes Xilia 2 a also a good impression.

English speakers do their job routinely and quite tidy. About the gameplay, you do not lose as many words now. There I had this explained in more detail. Also situated very close to the predecessor.

It controls well, the battle screen is fast and is dynamic, but sometimes also a bit cluttered and confusing. When the battle is much more complex than it seems, because many needs for a while until you get used to it.

Also the scope must be praised.

A few more words about recycling: For connoisseurs of the first part a unique double-edged sword. On the one hand, the Xilia veteran now knows the world and is characterized along well, on the other hand for me but a big mistake at the beginning, because strong laziness this questionable decision in the game design is already right from the developer side.

It depends on how much you weighed this aspect of themselves.

However, normally you should, as with any part of the valley since the Super Nintendo as before a newly developed own Tales Game but have expected ....

Therefore only 3 shimmering glitter star.

It's Xilia 2!