Summary
- Release Year: 1998
- Genres: Adventure, Role-playing game (RPG), Strategy
- Platforms: PlayStation
- Developers: Tecmo
- Publishers: Tecmo, Virgin Interactive Entertainment (Europe) Ltd.
Kagero: Deception II (1998) Review
Kagero: Deception II is a PlayStation action-puzzle game developed and published by Tecmo. It is the sequel to the 1996 game Deception, and was released in Japan on July 30, 1998, and in North America on October 31, 1998. The game was directed by Keiji Inafune, who is also known for his work on the Mega Man and Resident Evil series.
Kagero: Deception II takes place in a medieval fantasy setting, and follows the story of Millennia, a young woman who is being used as a puppet and guard for a race known as the Timenoids. The Timenoids are a race of immortal beings who are coveted by humans for their power. Millennia finds herself in the middle of a war between her own race and her captors, and her chosen side will be dictated by the player.
One of the endings to the game heavily implies that Kagero is a prequel to Tecmo’s Deception, and that Millennia will grow up to become Astarte from the first game. However, Tecmo has not made it clear if that ending is canon.
Kagero: Deception II introduces several new features to the Deception series, including the ability to create and use traps to defeat enemies. Traps can be placed anywhere in the environment, and can be triggered by enemies in a variety of ways. Players must use their creativity and strategy to place traps in the most effective way possible in order to defeat their enemies.
In addition to traps, players can also use a variety of weapons and items to defeat their enemies. Weapons include swords, axes, and bows and arrows, while items include healing potions and bombs. Players must use all of the tools at their disposal in order to survive and progress through the game.
Kagero: Deception II is a challenging but rewarding game that offers a unique and engaging experience. The game’s strategic gameplay and dark and atmospheric setting make it a must-play for fans of action-puzzle games.
Gameplay
Kagero: Deception II is an action-puzzle game in which the player takes on the role of Millennia, a young woman who is being used as a puppet and guard for a race of immortal beings known as the Timenoids. The player must use traps and other weapons to defeat enemies and progress through the game.
The game is played from a third-person perspective, and the player can move Millennia around the environment freely. Players can place traps anywhere in the environment, and can trigger them by enemies in a variety of ways. Traps can be used to damage enemies, slow them down, or even kill them instantly.
In addition to traps, players can also use a variety of weapons and items to defeat their enemies. Weapons include swords, axes, and bows and arrows, while items include healing potions and bombs. Players must use all of the tools at their disposal in order to survive and progress through the game.
Kagero: Deception II features a variety of different levels, each with its own unique challenges. Players must use their creativity and strategy to place traps and use weapons in the most effective way possible in order to defeat their enemies and progress through the game.
Story
Kagero: Deception II takes place in a medieval fantasy setting, and follows the story of Millennia, a young woman who is being used as a puppet and guard for a race of immortal beings known as the Timenoids. The Timenoids are a race of beings who are coveted by humans for their power, and Millennia finds herself in the middle of a war between her own race and her captors.
Millennia’s chosen side will be dictated by the player, and the game features multiple endings depending on the player’s choices. One of the endings to the game heavily implies that Kagero is a prequel to Tecmo’s Deception, and that Millennia will grow up to become Astarte from the first game. However, Tecmo has not made it clear if that ending is canon.
Graphics and Sound
Kagero: Deception II features dark and atmospheric graphics that create a sense of dread and suspense. The game’s environments are detailed and well-designed, and the character models are well-animated. The game’s sound effects are also top-notch, and the music is appropriately creepy and unsettling.
Overall
Kagero: Deception II is a challenging but rewarding game that offers a unique and engaging experience. The game’s strategic gameplay and dark and atmospheric setting make it a must-play for fans of action-puzzle games.
Score
8.5/10
Review Score
8.5/10
