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Monster Rancher Advance 2 Game Boy Advance
  • Publisher: Tecmo
  • Release Date: Nov 17, 2002
Metascore
79 out of 100

Generally favorable reviews - based on 5 Critics

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 4 out of 5
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 5
  3. Negative: 0 out of 5
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  1. Game Informer
    85
    Delivers infinite replay value and a sound investment for anyone who has a craving for an aggressive virtual pet. [Jan 2003, p.122]
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  2. GameSpy
    80
    Offers more of the same fun and addictive gameplay as its predecessor, but no major innovations.
  3. GamePro
    80
    Inexplicably fun despite its obvious flaws.
  4. Game Over Online
    78
    The part that will grow on you will be the interaction between you and the monster. The developers have instilled a lot of detail in rendering emotional attributes to the monsters.
  5. Nintendo Power
    70
    Hard-core RPG fans will enjoy the game's complexity. [Mar 2003, p.138]
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User Score
9.4 out of 10

Universal acclaim- based on 8 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 5 out of 5
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 5
  3. Negative: 0 out of 5
  1. KyleG.
    9
    I really love the many different types of monsters you can raise. I also like how you can custimize your monsters almost anyway you want. I think near the end the game gets really fun, and much more difficult. The only real problem I believe, is that after all your hard work of raising a moster, you have to have them retire. This game is a great way to blow time. The game is never-ending, and there is so much to do that you will probobly never get it all done. Also, being able to battle your friends is neat. This game is not too much different then it's predecessor, but the overall value of the game is wonderful. I have raised over 40 monsters, and still I don't get bored of it. This game has no need for replay value. I give Monster Rancher Advance for the GBA a solid 9.… Full Review »
  2. ChadH.
    9
    This game was great. The only thing I would have added is more kinds of monsters(like Gaboo from the PlayStation Monster Rancher games). Also, I would include a was to punish a monster(like if it's being extremely disobedient and if chosing to not feed it doesn't help any), and a way to have two of your monsters battle each other so that they become stronger and so that you can get to know their strengths, weaknesses, and which of their moves works best against certain kinds of monsters. … Full Review »
  3. CharlesH.
    9
    This game adds a lot more features to the first game with the new explorer mode more monster variety; just about everything is deeper and more complex than the first.… Full Review »
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