Dynasty Tactics 2

 PlayStation 2
  • Publisher: Koei
  • Release Date: Sep 23, 2003
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8.1

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  • Summary: In Dynasty Tactics 2, the almighty Lu Bu joins the roster of playable characters, while all of the playable characters from the original Dynasty Tactics return with compelling new stories. With three times more tactical maneuvers than the original, Dynasty Tactics 2 enhances the originalIn Dynasty Tactics 2, the almighty Lu Bu joins the roster of playable characters, while all of the playable characters from the original Dynasty Tactics return with compelling new stories. With three times more tactical maneuvers than the original, Dynasty Tactics 2 enhances the original "Tactics Linking System" with a new "Sequenced Strike System." Taking advantage of the "Sequenced Strike System," a single military unit is capable of launching a devastating offensive using up to ten "Tactical Combo" links. Players can now obtain new tactics at "tactics training camps" located throughout the game. Furthermore, players can raise their own armies, acquire tactics for subordinate officers, or employ "Alliance Tactics" by establishing relations with other commanders. [KOEI]… Expand
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Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 13 out of 18
  2. Mixed: 5 out of 18
  3. Negative: 0 out of 18
  1. Yahoo!
    90
    Much more user-friendly and action-oriented than their "Romance" series, Tactics throws you right into battle early and often; turn-based strategy fans will surely love this one.
  2. GameNow
    83
    More than any strategy game I've played, DT2 forces you to think five moves ahead at all times. [Nov 2003, p.52]
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  3. GameSpot
    82
    An excellent strategy game that fans of the original Dynasty Tactics will enjoy for the same reasons they enjoyed the first one and that gives new players a chance to experience this highly original, entertaining, and complex style of gameplay.
  4. Official U.S. Playstation Magazine
    80
    The same slow-paced, thinking-two-steps-ahead game you had last time. This is more like "DT: Special Edition" than DT2. [Nov 2003, p.132]
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  5. Game Informer
    75
    With only a few minor play control tweaks and touch ups, Dynasty Tactics 2 feels much more like an upgrade than a new chapter. [Oct 2003, p.120]
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  6. netjak
    73
    There's just no challenge there at all, the Chain Tactic system just allows you to buy a bunch of straightforward Attack techniques and stab the crap out of everyone.
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  7. NTSC-uk
    60
    Those thus far unacquainted with Koei’s output, but well versed in the likes of "Advance Wars" and "Final Fantasy Tactics," will find much to enjoy here.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 3 out of 4
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 4
  3. Negative: 1 out of 4
  1. CraigH.
    Dec 19, 2003
    10
    It is the best strategy game ever.
  2. AlexanderB.
    Oct 5, 2003
    10
    This is my favorite game. I'm only 13 But trust me I love games, this is the best strategy game I know, I spent over one week collecting This is my favorite game. I'm only 13 But trust me I love games, this is the best strategy game I know, I spent over one week collecting everything in part one im still playing two.… Expand
  4. BabyGangsta
    Oct 26, 2003
    8
    Needs more graphics and more characters to fight.
  5. Broyax
    Apr 11, 2017
    2
    Dynasty Warriors en tour par tour, c'est terriblement vilain mais un peu moins idiot qu'un Dynasty classique. Dans l'ensemble, l'interface estDynasty Warriors en tour par tour, c'est terriblement vilain mais un peu moins idiot qu'un Dynasty classique. Dans l'ensemble, l'interface est plutôt correcte à part la fenêtre d'info qui envahit la moitié de l'écran.

    Si les "tactiques" (aptitudes spéciales des unités) sont appréciables, leur utilisation absconse dans des chaînes ou combos (sic !) tient de la logique floue d'un salary man défoncé au saké qui vomit tout sur le quai.

    Dommage, car on aurait pu croire Koei capable d'un bon jeu de stratégie... or il n'en est rien : ils sont retournés à ce qu'ils savent faire à peu près : le beat'em all annuel complètement à la masse et la ramasse (on peut y jouer bourré, on ne voit pas la différence).    … Expand

Awards & Rankings

70
#70 Best PS2 Game of 2003