Boktai 2: Solar Boy Django

 Game Boy Advance
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  • Summary: Boktai 2 continues the adventures of Django the Solar Boy as he sets out to rid the world of evil vampires and demons. The second installment in the franchise brings back the solar sensor technology, which incorporates natural sunlight into gameplay. Take advantage of natural sunlightBoktai 2 continues the adventures of Django the Solar Boy as he sets out to rid the world of evil vampires and demons. The second installment in the franchise brings back the solar sensor technology, which incorporates natural sunlight into gameplay. Take advantage of natural sunlight through the built-in solar sensor on the Game Boy Advance cartridge to power up and fuse more than 60 weapons and items. Now you can head outdoors and battle enemies with more weapons, new characters, and a larger game environment.… Expand
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Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 14 out of 20
  2. Mixed: 6 out of 20
  3. Negative: 0 out of 20
  1. GMR Magazine
    90
    This more expansive and finely tuned sequel takes all that was great about its predecessor and finesses the formula while losing none of the charm. [Dec 2004, p.108]
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  2. GamePro
    90
    May not be as revolutionary as the original, but it's still a solid gaming experience and a good bridge between the gaming world and reality. [Dec 2004, p.132]
  3. eToychest
    85
    The game play of this title is superb, if a bit difficult at times. It has a distinctive "Metal Gear" style of stealth action (indeed, you can even tap on walls ala Solid Snake and distract enemies) blended with fast paced hand-to-hand combat and some mildly amusing block puzzles.
  4. Nintendo Power
    78
    A clever use of AI makes it possible for you to influence enemies with sight and sound. [Nov 2004, p.131]
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  5. 1UP
    75
    It's a must-have for enthusiastic fans of the original, who will easily recognize the quality beneath the hostile surface. Everyone else may want to proceed with caution, though, because you'll probably be too busy having your butt kicked to have a good time.
  6. games(TM)
    70
    Fans of adventure games who don't find block-pushing and switch-flipping tiresome will enjoy a long-lasting challenge, as will fans of the original. Everyone else, however, should approach with caution. [Aug 2005, p.118]
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  7. Detroit Free Press
    50
    But the control configuration is cumbersome to use. For the most part the graphics are solid, but some of the environment's background elements are shoddy.

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  2. Mixed: 1 out of 4
  3. Negative: 0 out of 4
  1. BobPantsSquareSponge
    Oct 22, 2004
    10
    BEST sequel to any game I have ever played! Gotta tell ya, Boks are fun to slice up :O
  2. mike023
    Jun 11, 2013
    9
    This game is a great sequel, it builds on the characters, Sabata even has a more distinctive sprite! Some of the plot twists were expected,This game is a great sequel, it builds on the characters, Sabata even has a more distinctive sprite! Some of the plot twists were expected, but some weren't and caught me completely unprepared. This game is fantastic! I recommend it heartily!… Expand
  4. MrFunsockz
    Jun 29, 2011
    9
    One of my personal favorite GBA games of all time. Expanding on what the first game did in every feasible way, Boktai 2 is the peak of theOne of my personal favorite GBA games of all time. Expanding on what the first game did in every feasible way, Boktai 2 is the peak of the series. Boktai 2 is an action adventure game, presented from an overhead isometric view. Within the game you progress through a series of areas each punctuated by a boss. While the formula may seem pretty standard, with the games use of actual real world sunlight, you have a game that is affected by the world you play it in. Playing at sunset? Expect to feel panicked and rushed. Playing on an overcast day? Expect the bosses to be at their strongest, and the possibility of rain in the game.

    Boktai 2 deserves a place in your gaming library, if only because there's nothing else like it.    … Expand
  5. CedW.
    Sep 26, 2005
    7
    Some say its a gimmick but it has solid gameplay and tight graphics makes it fun and enjoyable.

Awards & Rankings

17
#17 Best Game Boy Advance Game of 2004
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#42 Most Discussed Game Boy Advance Game of 2004