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Grandia II (USA)

PlayStation 2
🇬🇧
Reviewed in
2002
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PS2 port of Grandia II, JRPG with an original dynamic combat system based on time gauges. Touching story and well-developed characters compensate for modest technical production for PS2. A solid and recommended RPG for genre fans.

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Category
RPG 1 player 12+
Description
A Game Arts JRPG originally released on Dreamcast in 2000 and ported to PS2 in 2002 (US, Europe, Japan). Turn-based combat with movement zones, original elemental magic and a story that thoughtfully demystifies its deities. Remains one of the most beloved Grandia entries among series fans.

Grandia II review

4/5
Art direction
★★★★★
"Striking"
4/5
Music
★★★★★
"Excellent"
4/5
Story
★★★★★
"Captivating"
Gameplay
"Solid"
Fun
"Pleasant"
Addictiveness
"Captivating"
Difficulty
"Balanced"
Lifespan
"Long"
Technical info
💾0,97 GB 📅21/02/2002
Published by Ubisoft

Grandia II (PS2) price, value & rarity

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Q1 loose
 $16 Q6 complete
 $21 Q10 new
 $90 !
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Grandia II
Europe
21/02/2002
🇬🇧
Grandia II
Japan / Asia
21/02/2002
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Is Grandia II still worth playing in 2026?

An RPG from Game Arts, Grandia II unfolds an adventure carried by a real time combat system of positioning and action cancelling, regarded as one of the most dynamic and tactical of its era. The fluidity of the clashes, the character writing with mature themes and Noriyuki Iwadare's soundtrack win over JRPG fans. The somewhat rough production of this port and a classic pace weigh on it. A landmark title for fans of Japanese RPGs with a brilliant combat system and of Game Arts.

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