Breath of Fire II Game Boy Advance
  • Publisher: Capcom
  • Release Date: Apr 16, 2002
Metascore
81 out of 100

Generally favorable reviews - based on 16 Critics

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 12 out of 16
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 16
  3. Negative: 0 out of 16
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  1. GamePro
    100
    In the realm of today’s high-powered next-gen role-players, BOFII is an excellent time-killer—not to mention one of the better entries in the series.
  2. Nintendojo
    93
    You cannot go wrong with this game, as it is also one of the best games yet to be released for Game Boy Advance. Be warned that, aside from some small upgrades, it is just a port.
  3. Game Informer
    88
    From the gameplay and balancing, to the visual content and story, you really couldn't ask for much more from a 16-bit RPG. [Apr 2002, p.88]
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  4. GameSpy
    88
    Hours of engaging gameplay, a solid story and interface, and refinements all around make this a sequel definitely worth the purchase.
  5. GameZone
    85
    The gameplay is everything you could want in an RPG. Every battle is turn-based, and they feature some of the best, most easy-to-understand menus that I have ever seen.
  6. Game Over Online
    85
    Lengthy in nature, Breath of Fire II will keep you busy for quite some time and the story is more interesting in this rendition, with a colorful, and at times, zany cast.
  7. IGN
    83
    The storyline and characters make Breath of Fire II a much better game than the first adventure in the series...even though the game hasn't changed a whole lot.
  8. Gaming Age
    83
    The RPG has all the subtle quirks that make a traditional RPG story fun to play and does it all with nice animation and sound.
  9. Yahoo! Games
    80
    Definitely hot stuff that hasn’t been burned too badly by the hands of time.
  10. Play Magazine
    80
    This sequel packs an astoundingly larger quest than the first, fresher graphics and even more rewarding gameplay. [May 2002, p.67]
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  11. GameSpot
    77
    The only blemish on the whole affair is navigating via the world map, as the small size of the GBA screen sometimes makes it a chore to find places you can dock at when riding the whale.
  12. Electronic Gaming Monthly
    75
    In several aspects, this sequel out-classes its predecessor as a quality role-playing experience. [May 2002, p.115]
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  13. Gamestyle
    70
    An RPG that is screaming out for 'essential' status, but due to the complete lack of a learning gradient ends up being unnecessarily difficult and frustrating to play.
  14. Nintendo Power
    62
    Complex enough for dedicated gamers who want an absorbing adventure. [Apr 2002, p.152]
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  15. Just RPG
    62
    The story is almost insulting until nearly the end, I didn’t like the characters, and combat was by and large pretty boring with all too many encounters.
  16. Pocket Games
    55
    Even fans of old-school RPGs will find themselves with a nagging sense of deja-vu. Disappointing. [Summer 2002, p.22]
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User Score
8.3 out of 10

Generally favorable reviews- based on 8 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 2 out of 2
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 2
  3. Negative: 0 out of 2
  1. Justin
    9
    the game has a good sopp story at the beginning as the hero Ryu looses his family and is sucked into a new world of darkness and evil. he must than find himself and venture through many unknowns. i give it 8.5/10 for its grapics and 7/10 for sound (as it is a little soft through most of the game) other than that if you want a longtime asboring game for your GBA, than breath of fire 2, is perfect for you.… Full Review »
  2. ChrisN.
    10
    The gameplay is awesome, graphics are great, and the length and replay value are both above many rpgs I've played.
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