PoPoLoCrois Monogatari II enriches the adventure with an older Pietro facing more mature challenges. Deeper narrative, new areas to explore and improved combat system. A sequel matching the first entry, preserving the fairy-tale visual charm and narrative warmth that define the series.
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RPG1 player7+
Description
Japanese sequel by Sugar & Rockets, where Prince Pietro of PoPoLoCrois and Princess Narcia face the Dark King's new threat. Created by Sugar & Rockets and Sony Computer Entertainment, released in 2000 in Japan and Asia under the PoPoLoCrois Monogatari II title. Expanded mage-and-sword team turn-based combat, over fifty explorable dungeons, deepened fantasy storyline and orchestral soundtrack. Japanese and Asian edition under the PoPoLoCrois Monogatari II title.
PoPoLoCrois Monogatari II review
3/5
Art direction
★★★★★
"Polished"
2/5
Music
★★★★★
"Decent"
2/5
Story
★★★★★
"Classic"
Gameplay
"Solid"
Fun
"Mild"
Addictiveness
"Light"
Difficulty
"Balanced"
Lifespan
"Average"
Technical info
💾0,32 GB📅27/01/2000
Published by Sony Computer Entertainment
PoPoLoCrois Monogatari II (PS1) price, value & rarity
Complete: box, manual and disc/cart very clean. Lightly handled.
Q1 damagedQ6 completeQ10 new
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Collector interest
The Japanese and Asian sequel to PoPoLoCrois, more ambitious and markedly rarer than the first, extending its animated-fairy-tale aesthetic. Never localized, this native edition appeals to those wanting to complete the niche duology in its original version. Its limited local run supports a value noticeably above the first entry's, in a loyal circle of enthusiasts.
An underrated gem
This sequel refines everything that made its predecessor charming: sharper tactical battles, a broader narrative and presentation even closer to a cartoon. Like the first, it never left Japan. Its refinement and generosity make it one of the console's loveliest RPG tales, well worth rediscovering for fans of endearing JRPGs.
Is PoPoLoCrois Monogatari II still worth playing in 2026?
Released in 2000 in Japan on PS1, this SCE sequel continues Prince Pietro's adventure with a broader staging and an enriched tactical combat system. The new companions, the wider universe and the emotional depth of the narrative arcs lift the title to the level of the finest Japanese JRPG family frescoes. The watercolour art direction grows finer. The fixed camera and uneven difficulty require a little patience. Recommended today for fans of poetic JRPG and for PoPoLoCrois devotees curious about one of the lineage's tenderest signatures on Sony's first home console hardware.
