Xenosaga 2: The beginning of the end?

Xenosaga 2 is not a bad game, but remains pretty average overall. This is also the album that will cause premature termination of the series in episode 3, and the irrevocable resignation of Soraya Saga. In fact, Xenosaga 2 suffers from an identity conflict we find the beginning to the end of the game. The dichotomy between the desire to simplify the plot as possible (wanted to capture a wider audience?) And complexity the gameplay in parallel - so that it is virtually unplayable for novices because too technically makes Xenosaga 2 wobbly and make him lose credibility. The battles against bosses have might be pleasurable, based Air Combo and co, they remain no less repulsive for the casual gamer. We also note the lack of shops in the game (long live the drop ... and therefore the fighting pronto!).
As for the soundtrack: Yasunori Mitsuda farewell (Chrono Trigger / Cross) and Shinji Hosoe hello and horrifying elevator music! The graphic quality is very good, with some nice views and a splendid modeling during cutscenes. However, the design change will not please everyone, Shion is relatively unrecognizable.
Add to this low life in a straight line (25 h) and gives a soft marking anything but.

A disappointment.