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Monster Rancher 2
Generally favorable reviews
Based on 6 critic reviews
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Game Info
Publisher: Tecmo
Developer: Tecmo
Genre(s): Simulation
Players: 2
ESRB Rating: E (Everyone)
Release Date: August 31, 1999
Summary
Every CD you own contains a monster! Monster Rancher 2 can unleash hundreds of monsters from you common household CD's. That's right - you can actually use this game software to spawn unique monsters from any CD you own - music CD's, PC software CD's, or even other game CD's. EVERY CD YOU OWN CONTAINS A MONSTER that you can unleash into the world of the Monster Rancher 2, and then nurture and raise him (or her) to be the ultimate fighting machine. [Tecmo]
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What The Critics Said
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All Game Guide
It simply improves on the original's shortcomings and keeps what works. It may have been a conservative approach, but it's definitely a satisfying one.
Read Full Review >IGN
A great game and anyone who enjoyed the first one should snap this one up as soon as possible. It's important to know that for those who do own the first game, your monsters are compatible and can be converted into this game too, a great technical gift from the folks at Temco.
Read Full Review >GameSpot
Delivers all the fun of the original game with enough extras to keep the gameplay fresh and the premise interesting. Fans of the first game should feel at home with the sequel, while those new to monster ranching should be able to dive right in.
Read Full Review >Adrenaline Vault
Anyone who liked the first will fall instantly in love with the second. Even if you've never heard of the series, I offer my highest, unconditional recommendation that you try MR2 out at your earliest convenience.
Read Full Review >Game Revolution
Offers a lot for what it is- a children's game where you raise and battle monsters. I found it entertaining for a while but I soon tired its repetitive nature. But then again, you might enjoy raising virtual pets.
Read Full Review >Electric Playground
I would have also liked the game to last longer. An, average monster's life span is three to four years. That can be played through in about one or two sittings.
Read Full Review >What Our Users Said
The average user rating for this game is 10.0 (out of 10) based on 6 User Votes
Note: User votes are NOT included in the Metascore calculation.
Brandon B. gave it a10:
Sweet game. it almost makes you want to go and purchase some old vintage cd's just to see what kinda monster you get out of it. i mean c'mon... who likes "the who" anyways?!
Alyssa H. gave it a10:
Thank you for making such a great game! There are so many awsome monsters to try and unlock! Its a lot of fun and I never ever get tired of playing it. The Monster Rancher games are definitely some of my all time favourites.
Ikiguy gave it a 10:
My first Monster Rancher game. It was great, the controls were so easy I didn't need to read the manual! It truly is one of my favorite games!
[Anonymous] gave it a 10:
It's great. I've never a played better game than this!
