Summary
- Release Year: 2013
- Genres: Role-playing game (RPG)
- Platforms: PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation Portable, PlayStation Vita
- Developers: Sting Entertainment
- Publishers: Aquaplus, Atlus, NIS America, Shiravune
Dungeon Travelers 2: The Royal Library & the Monster Seal: A Comprehensive Review
Introduction
Dungeon Travelers 2: The Royal Library & the Monster Seal is a dungeon crawler role-playing video game developed by Aquaplus and Sting and published by Aquaplus. It was released in Japan in 2013 for the PlayStation Vita and in North America and Europe in 2015 for the PlayStation Vita and PlayStation TV. The game is a sequel to To Heart 2: Dungeon Travelers and the second installment in the To Heart spin-off series.
Gameplay
Dungeon Travelers 2 is a traditional dungeon crawler RPG in which the player controls a party of up to four characters as they explore dungeons, fight monsters, and complete quests. The game features a turn-based battle system in which the player selects commands from a menu for each character. Characters can attack, use skills, or use items, and the player must strategically use their abilities to defeat enemies.
One of the unique features of Dungeon Travelers 2 is its “Monster Seal” system. As the player progresses through the game, they will encounter monsters that can be sealed into cards. These cards can then be used to summon the monsters as allies in battle. The player can also fuse monsters together to create new, more powerful monsters.
Story
The story of Dungeon Travelers 2 takes place in the world of Arcana, a land where magic and monsters coexist. The player takes on the role of Aoi Tozaki, a young man who dreams of becoming a librarian. One day, Aoi is chosen by the Royal Library to become a “Librarian of the Seal,” a person who can seal monsters into cards.
Aoi and his friends must travel to the Royal Library and learn how to use the Monster Seal system. As they do, they will unravel the secrets of the library and the monsters that are sealed within it.
Characters
The player can choose from a cast of 12 playable characters, each with their own unique abilities and personalities. The main characters of the game are:
- Aoi Tozaki: A young man who dreams of becoming a librarian. He is chosen by the Royal Library to become a “Librarian of the Seal.”
- Misuzu Kusakabe: Aoi’s childhood friend and a skilled archer.
- Eimi Naruse: A shy and bookish girl who is a master of magic.
- Rin Namiki: A tomboyish and energetic girl who is a skilled swordsman.
- Arisa Takamizawa: A mysterious girl who is the guardian of the Royal Library.
Reception
Dungeon Travelers 2 received generally positive reviews from critics. The game was praised for its deep and engaging gameplay, its charming characters, and its unique Monster Seal system. However, some critics found the game’s story to be unoriginal and its dungeons to be repetitive.
Conclusion
Dungeon Travelers 2: The Royal Library & the Monster Seal is a solid dungeon crawler RPG with a lot to offer fans of the genre. The game’s deep gameplay, charming characters, and unique Monster Seal system make it a worthwhile experience for fans of dungeon crawlers and JRPGs alike.
Score: 7.5/10
Pros:
- Deep and engaging gameplay
- Charming characters
- Unique Monster Seal system
Cons:
- Unoriginal story
- Repetitive dungeons
Review Score
7.5/10
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