Tales of Destiny 2 (2002)

Developer: Alfa System, Namco Tales Studio, Telenet Japan
Publisher: Namco
Platforms: PlayStation Portable, PlayStation 2
Genres: Role-playing (RPG), Adventure
Rating: 4.5 of 5, 9 player ratings
Main story: about 40 hours
Completionist: about 55 hours

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How it feels

A brisk, combo-driven adventure where real-time battles flow quickly while layered stamina mechanics and deep customization reward players who invest in mastering their characters.

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About

Tales of Destiny 2 is a direct sequel to the Playstation's Tales of Destiny. The game's battle system retains the same fluid, fast-paced action combat of its predecessor Tales of Eternia, but adds a range of experimental features including a stamina gauge and a fairly high level of character, equipment, and skill customisation.

What players say

A direct sequel cherished in Japan for its fast, refined 2D battle system that's among the hardest in the series, paired with a mature, bittersweet time-travel love story centered on Kyle. It feels demanding and emotionally weighty, a cult favorite rarely localized for the West.

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