Improved sequel to Breath of Fire. Story is darker, characters more developed. Even better than the first, a true gem of classic portable RPG.
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Category
RPG1 player7+
Description
GBA port of Breath of Fire II for the Japanese market, developed and published by Capcom. Released in Japan in July 2002. Japanese version preceding Western releases, with Japanese text. Ryu and his companions face the threat of the Infinity sect in a storyline-rich turn-based RPG. Second episode of Capcom's founding saga, adapted for the GBA screen with eight characters with unique abilities.
Breath of Fire II - Shimei no Ko review
4/5
Art direction
★★★★★
"Striking"
4/5
Music
★★★★★
"Excellent"
4/5
Story
★★★★★
"Captivating"
Gameplay
"Decent"
Fun
"Mild"
Addictiveness
"Captivating"
Difficulty
"Balanced"
Lifespan
"Massive"
Accompanying Ryu and the feline fighter Katt on their quest for origins unfolds a darkly themed story rich in revelations about the Infinity cult. Exploring the hybrid animal-human villages, mastering the eight heroes and Ryu's dragon transformations, then unearthing the world's secrets fills long dozens of hours. This faithful Super Nintendo port keeps all the scope of a classic J-RPG and remains prized for its generosity.
Technical info
💾2,3 MB📅19/07/2002
Published by Capcom
Breath of Fire II - Shimei no Ko (GBA) price, value & rarity
The Japanese GBA port of the second Breath of Fire, often seen as a narrative turning point in Capcom's series. Its collector interest lies in this original-language edition, free of the translation choices that marked the Western versions, and in the game's place among the 16-bit RPGs rehabilitated on handheld. Sought by Capcom collectors attached to the authentic Japanese cut of this entry.
