Xenosaga Episode II - Jenseits von Gut und Bose (Japan / Asia)
also known as Xenosaga Episode II - Jenseits von Gut und Boese
PlayStation 2
💿💿
🇯🇵
Reviewed in 2004
70
Ad
✪ Reviewed on January 27, 2026
62
Xenosaga Episode II Jenseits von Gut und Boese refines the combat system. Restyled characters, clearer animations and tighter plot. Less consistent than I and III.
Your verdict
Category
RPG1 player12+
Description
A Monolith Soft and Bandai Namco RPG released in 2004, the Japanese and Asian edition of Xenosaga Episode II - Jenseits von Gut und Bose. Simultaneous release with the Western version (same date), original Japanese localization of the second Xenosaga franchise entry signed Tetsuya Takahashi. KOS-MOS, Shion and the crew deepen the investigation of the Gnosis and the Original Zohar. Japanese and Asian edition with Premium Box collector edition in Japan.
Xenosaga Episode II - Jenseits von Gut und Bose review
4/5
Art direction
★★★★★
"Striking"
4/5
Music
★★★★★
"Excellent"
4/5
Story
★★★★★
"Captivating"
Gameplay
"Solid"
Fun
"Mild"
Addictiveness
"Engaging"
Difficulty
"Balanced"
Lifespan
"Long"
Technical info
💾3,6 GB📅24/06/2004
Published by Namco
Xenosaga Episode II - Jenseits von Gut und Bose (PS2) price, value & rarity
Xenosaga Episode II in its Asian run, a regional version of Monolith Soft's cult science-fiction RPG, distinct from the Japanese collector set. This release appeals to anyone collecting the territorial variants of a saga of rare ambition with a passionate following. Its interest lies in this distinct Asian pressing, a regional complement for those wanting to cover every edition of a highly valued title.
Is Xenosaga Episode II - Jenseits von Gut und Bose still worth playing in 2026?
An RPG from Monolith Soft, Xenosaga Episode II Jenseits von Gut und Böse continues the ambitious philosophical science fiction saga with a dense narrative, very cinematic staging and a turn based combat system built on damage zones and combos. The depth of the scenario, the narrative ambition and the metaphysical themes win over fans of cerebral JRPGs. The slow pace, the long cutscenes and an austere system divide. A title for fans of narrative, ambitious Japanese RPGs.
