Jade Cocoon 2

 PlayStation 2
  • Publisher: Ubisoft
  • Release Date: Dec 17, 2001
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76

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7.8

Generally favorable reviews- based on 23 Ratings

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  • Summary: Centuries after the first Cocoon Master Levant purified the wicked Forest Minions and freed his village from a sleep curse, this tale tells the story of a new deadly parasite called Kalma. Kahu, a fledgling Cocoon Master, must now brave the four elemental forests and seek the Orbs of CocoonCenturies after the first Cocoon Master Levant purified the wicked Forest Minions and freed his village from a sleep curse, this tale tells the story of a new deadly parasite called Kalma. Kahu, a fledgling Cocoon Master, must now brave the four elemental forests and seek the Orbs of Cocoon Masters past, before Kalma overtakes him and the earth. Within the quest for the four Orbs lies a unique battle system where players can capture hundreds of monsters and train them to become their greatest weapons. Join Kahu and his trusty companion, Nico, on their journey to rid the land of menacing monsters, find the magical Orbs and defeat the deadly Kalma. [Ubi Soft]… Expand
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Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 7 out of 16
  2. Mixed: 9 out of 16
  3. Negative: 0 out of 16
  1. GamePro
    90
    Different, rewarding, intelligent, funny, and filled with memorable characters and weird creatures. It’s damn fun, too, and will keep you performing the repetitive duties required of a monster raiser for far longer than you’d ever imagine.
  2. GameZone
    84
    With some innovative visuals, more involved gameplay, and spunky plot - Jade Cocoon 2 places itself a step above the rest.
  3. GameSpot
    81
    A beautiful game that manages to have the appeal of its predecessor and winds up being both frustrating and addicting at the same time.
  4. TotalGames.net
    70
    Despite our disdain of the very concept of this game we did find it fairly engrossing.
  5. PSM Magazine
    70
    It’s an interesting system that places emphasis on strategy rather than brute force, but, in the end, it still feels a little limited. [Feb 2002, p.38]
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  6. Gaming Age
    67
    Visually appealing and highly addictive
  7. XenGamers
    58
    JC2 shows promise initially, but a quirky sense of humor and an endearing fairy sidekick aren't enough to save it from becoming repetitive.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 12 out of 13
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 13
  3. Negative: 0 out of 13
  1. MikeD.
    Jul 26, 2002
    10
    I'll put it to you this way, if i could vote higher than a 10 i would. :) IT ROCKS TOTALLY!!!
  2. VegetaSSJ5T.
    Apr 24, 2002
    10
    This game is perfect. I love it, so thats why I'm giving it this score.
  4. SeanE.
    Jun 8, 2002
    10
    I think this games rocks, it is one of the better games I've ever played.
  5. PhilT.
    Mar 4, 2002
    9
    This game was great. One of the only PS2 rpg's I liked. But it's hard to get your team exactly how you want them.
  6. ZAndredM.
    Apr 11, 2002
    9
    This game is awesome. I like it and the monster looks so cool.
  7. JustinD.
    Mar 24, 2002
    9
    I agree with Chris that the advancement tests are a pain. Also with Phil, that finetuning groups is difficult. Over all it is a GREAT game. I agree with Chris that the advancement tests are a pain. Also with Phil, that finetuning groups is difficult. Over all it is a GREAT game. Anyone thinking they might be interested should really give it a try.… Expand
  8. Rox22
    Sep 12, 2013
    7
    A good game that really does its own thing. At the time, this was a rather unique concept that really was allot of fun. However, I did findA good game that really does its own thing. At the time, this was a rather unique concept that really was allot of fun. However, I did find the game did get very repetitive the longer you played it. With a few more side activities and more in game mechanics, it could have been better. But, as it is, it still good and allot of fun.

    Overall:
    A different, but good game, that perhaps is better played in small doses.    … Expand

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Awards & Rankings

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#68 Best PS2 Game of 2001
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#52 Most Discussed PS2 Game of 2001
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#31 Most Shared PS2 Game of 2001