Soul Hackers 2

"Soul Hackers 2 is a by the books turn-based JRPG that doesn&s;t do anything particularly memorable nor offensive."

"Soul Hackers 2 is an adequate, experimental Megaten entry with some bright spots, but it doesn&s;t quite come together as well as I hoped it would."

"Soul Hackers 2 is a little and simple, but very good Shin Megami Tensei game. It is true that it&s;s level design is pretty bland, but it&s;s music, story, combat and characters, are pretty great."

"Soul Hackers 2 is an excellent JRPG set in a world full of neon lights in which a terrible threat to humanity is posed."

"Soul Hackers 2 turned out quite pleasant a game, yet I&s;m also fully aware it&s;s one that will be completely forgotten once other, similar game appear."

"Soul Hackers 2 it&s;s a good game with some annoying issues. At it&s;s core, Atlus new sci-fi JRPG it&s;s an high-stakes 35/40 hours adventure with a charismatic and well written cast of characters, a protagonist - Ringo - which is …"

"Soul Hackers 2 is a wonderful JRPG that features an intriguing story, a cast of likable characters, and addicting gameplay that is both welcoming to newcomers and challenging for veterans. While the beginning can be slow, and some of the …"

"Soul Hackers 2 delivers a well-crafted experience separate from other SMT entries."

"Some of the best turn-based combat around mixed with a surprising amount of customization makes Soul Hackers 2 another engrossing winner courtesy of Atlus."

"Soul Hacker 2 does a really good job crafting an enjoyable high stakes story and populating it with realized characters. Combat has been left mostly unchanged, which is for the better, but there&s;s a lot to be desired in the …"

"ATLUS managed to surprise us once again."

"Soul Hackers 2 is an entertaining Atlus JRPG, if also one that doesn&s;t do much to stand out."

"The story of Soul Hackers 2 is, by all means, the biggest highlight for the game. That’s not simply because the game is rather content light in every other area, either. Getting to experience Ringo discover the depths of humanity …"

"I wandered into Soul Hackers 2 expecting a general sense of quality from Atlus, and ended up getting sucked into its world. While dungeon design can feel samey at times, it’s not enough to distract from the flashiness of the …"

"Soul Hackers 2 is at different times a superb, a good, and a middling game. Underneath it all is some serious promise."

"Soul Hackers 2 delivers a dry and essential experience for Megami Tensei fans in an old-fashioned dungeon crawler that doesn&s;t dare to risk something new. In its caution it proves to be a good game for those who can&s;t sleep …"

"Soul Hackers 2&s;s only saving grace is its visual design. The characters look cool, the town is interesting, and the UI is somewhat stylish, but that&s;s it. It&s;s not broken or anything, just incredibly uninteresting. There&s;s absolutely no substance to …"

"Soul Hackers 2 is good news for fans of Persona and Shin Megami Tensei, a JRPG that, despite not reaching the excellence of its more direct predecessors, delivers a remarkable experience that knows how to find its own space within …"

"Throughout the 30 hours it took to hit credits, I kept trying to latch onto the elements that work. Soul Hackers 2’s saving grace lies in its main characters, each with a distinct personality that often clashes with the rest. …"

"Soul Hackers 2 is a familiar but great entry in the Shin Megami Tensei franchise, gifting players with one of Atlus&s;s best-styled games to date."

"Soul Hackers 2 feels like a budget title whose developers did the best with what they had. It&s;s still a solid game with plenty to love that fans of the genre will certainly enjoy. A strong addition to the Shin …"

"While its unclear whether Soul Hackers 2 was an attempt to make a more inviting Shin Megami Tensei game for newcomers, the end result is a disappointingly streamlined RPG that both newcomers and long-time fans will inevitably bounce off of. …"

"Soul Hackers 2 is a stylish, engaging JRPG with great characters, but dull dungeon design dampens the experience."

"Soul Hackers 2 feels like a culmination of everything Atlus learned from previous iterations of its games. It&s;s beginner friendly enough for newcomers to join but also brings just enough challenge to entice veterans of the series. It leaves a …"

"Soul Hackers 2 is one of the weaker entries in the Megami Tensei series when it comes to gameplay and story, but its style and charm might make up for it."

"Soul Hackers 2 is a game that compares unfavorably to the recently released SMT V which I consider one of the series best. However, even when viewed on its own merits and nothing else, it falls far short of excellence …"

"Soul Hackers 2 is another solid entry in the Shin Megami Tensei universe, sharing the devilish traits of the mainline SMT series with some of the jazzy vibes of Persona 4 and 5 sprinkled in between. The simple combat belies …"

"Is that bad? Not necessarily. The story is interesting, the characters are likeable, and the voice acting is good. If you enjoy the core game loop for the SMT games, you are getting exactly that. Just don’t expect a huge …"

"Soul Hackers 2 innovates when it comes to RPG gameplay, but its story is a step down compared to Atlus&s; recent hits."

"A disservice to the original Soul Hackers mythology, Ringo and Figue&s;s adventure to avert the end of the world feels all too predictable and lacks the risk-taking of other Shin Megami Tensei titles."

"Soul Hackers 2 is a competent Atlus JRPG that will tick a lot of boxes for fans of the genre, but it falls well short of being that next breakout star from Japan. With awful dungeon design and little else …"

"Soul Hackers 2 has great combat and a story worth checking out, but the repetitive environments and constant barrage of enemies make the experience less than stellar."

"Soul Hackers 2, at its core, is enjoyable if you like rattling through dungeons, playing with demons, and building a kick-ass party."

"While the game does a good job of establishing the agents of Aion as emerging AI, Soul Hackers 2 tells a deeply human story. This isn’t a shock to me, as Shin Megami Tensei spin-offs have always been more character-focused …"

"Soul Hackers 2 is a step forward for the series, one that respects your time and commitment to the JRPG genre. With streamlined gameplay, a visually impressive futuristic Tokyo, and a groovy soundtrack, this is a must for any Atlus …"

"Soul Hackers 2 is one of Atlus&s; best games to date. The story is compelling and rooted in familiar dark themes while avoiding the fluff to be a sharper experience. It refreshes the gameplay of Persona 5 with streamlined changes …"

"The market for a shorter Persona experience is there; Not everyone has the time to sink so much time into a single game. Even for fans of the franchise, the idea of experiencing everything Persona offers in the span of …"

"Soul Hackers 2 is a decent Japanese role-playing game in the Megami Tensei meta-series, but decent isn&s;t enough when you&s;re competing against titans in your own family."