Nice that this game receives a proper review given how VH2 is always overlooked due to being so different from it's predecessor in terms of story and gameplay. I never expected the story to be so dark and gritty and the villains to be so evil yet given depth to their actions (except Mohosa who's just a depraved homosexual creep), it makes Tactics Ogre and Final Fantasy Tactics and Fire Emblem 4 look like a light-hearted tale. Still, VH2' story leans to omuch on the overarching story to the point your characters who aren't Joshua and Adele aren't as memorable as both VH1 and the mentioned games. The gameplay threw me off at first but eventually I love it and wished it was given a chance to be polished properly. I'd suggest you review Brigandine: The Legend of Forsena and Brigandine: Grand Edition, an updated version of the game that's japan-only but has an english patch. It's an excellent turn-based rpg that combines the gameplay of Fire Emblem(class change and rock-paper-scissors types), Langrisser(You control a leader who commands units) and Advance Wars(Each expendable unit have different strengths, weakeness and roles on the battlefield and you need decide if purchasing it will be worth it) and a rather underrated plot that changes depending on which country you play as because each has their own different philosophy that drives their conquest of the continent.
Was thinking the same thing when I was playing through XVI. Maybe CBUIII got name inspiration from this game. I would have cottoned on so fast is Jill was named Adele. Haha
Thanks for the review, I enjoyed it more than playing the game! I played and completed it as a teenager as well. I found the soundtrack particularly unengaging and the gameplay and art style ok at best. Graphics look better than I remember. It actually put me off TRPGs for years. I have the first one in my backlog which seems to be well regarded so lookjng forward to playing that at some point.
The first one is a great game, but I also really liked this one, coming back to it. I liked that the musical motifs of some tracks echoed those that were experienced in the first game, and also that some of the bonus maps had tracks that were remasters of some of the original game's tracks. Understand that the game isn't for everyone - though I was in your position and didn't like the game initially when I played it when I was around 16. I enjoyed it much more on my recent playthrough. If you have time in your back log, I'd say it's worth revisiting.
For those who are trying the game for the first time, the gameplay wont be like any other tactical rpg you have played, and may get frustrated, This game wants you to predict which enemy goes first and where they position, if you can understand the concept, it's very satisfying to outsmart the enemies. my second favorite game of all time behind Xenogears. insane story plot, One of the most memorable OST, and a very fun battle system for those who played Part 1, unfortunately, the sound effect and blood geyser is a huge downgrade on this Sorry to point this out but theres definitely some spoilers in this video for those who didnt finish the game yet, I would just listen instead. I hope you all give this game a try!
VH2 was a real downgrade from VH1. The original had distinctive spritework, better art design, and mission variety. The sequel was a serious slog through laborious cutscenes and repetitive missions. The characters are bland, the portraits are damn ugly, and the new battle system sucked.
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Nice that this game receives a proper review given how VH2 is always overlooked due to being so different from it's predecessor in terms of story and gameplay.
I never expected the story to be so dark and gritty and the villains to be so evil yet given depth to their actions (except Mohosa who's just a depraved homosexual creep), it makes Tactics Ogre and Final Fantasy Tactics and Fire Emblem 4 look like a light-hearted tale. Still, VH2' story leans to omuch on the overarching story to the point your characters who aren't Joshua and Adele aren't as memorable as both VH1 and the mentioned games.
The gameplay threw me off at first but eventually I love it and wished it was given a chance to be polished properly.
I'd suggest you review Brigandine: The Legend of Forsena and Brigandine: Grand Edition, an updated version of the game that's japan-only but has an english patch. It's an excellent turn-based rpg that combines the gameplay of Fire Emblem(class change and rock-paper-scissors types), Langrisser(You control a leader who commands units) and Advance Wars(Each expendable unit have different strengths, weakeness and roles on the battlefield and you need decide if purchasing it will be worth it) and a rather underrated plot that changes depending on which country you play as because each has their own different philosophy that drives their conquest of the continent.
2 games in a row with Joshua and Clive. Woweeee.
Never played this series. Need to do it one day. Cheers for the review.
Was thinking the same thing when I was playing through XVI. Maybe CBUIII got name inspiration from this game. I would have cottoned on so fast is Jill was named Adele. Haha
Love the Vandal Hearts series and Front Missions 3 & 4. Currently playing VH1 , Still good 😌
I played the first game when i was about 8 or so i loved the tactical aspect in that game.
Didnt knowed theres a second one. O.o
There's a third one too, but many people don't tend to talk about that one.
Thanks for the review, I enjoyed it more than playing the game! I played and completed it as a teenager as well. I found the soundtrack particularly unengaging and the gameplay and art style ok at best. Graphics look better than I remember. It actually put me off TRPGs for years. I have the first one in my backlog which seems to be well regarded so lookjng forward to playing that at some point.
The first one is a great game, but I also really liked this one, coming back to it. I liked that the musical motifs of some tracks echoed those that were experienced in the first game, and also that some of the bonus maps had tracks that were remasters of some of the original game's tracks. Understand that the game isn't for everyone - though I was in your position and didn't like the game initially when I played it when I was around 16. I enjoyed it much more on my recent playthrough. If you have time in your back log, I'd say it's worth revisiting.
For those who are trying the game for the first time, the gameplay wont be like any other tactical rpg you have played, and may get frustrated,
This game wants you to predict which enemy goes first and where they position, if you can understand the concept, it's very satisfying to outsmart the enemies.
my second favorite game of all time behind Xenogears.
insane story plot, One of the most memorable OST, and a very fun battle system
for those who played Part 1, unfortunately, the sound effect and blood geyser is a huge downgrade on this
Sorry to point this out but theres definitely some spoilers in this video for those who didnt finish the game yet, I would just listen instead.
I hope you all give this game a try!
Wow! This game sounds wicked. Ima need to check this out z
Just bought this on xbox back compatible ty for the review
Nvm i bought the first one lol either way still wanna play this one as well now
thanks for another great review. Its gaming history.
VH2 was a real downgrade from VH1. The original had distinctive spritework, better art design, and mission variety. The sequel was a serious slog through laborious cutscenes and repetitive missions. The characters are bland, the portraits are damn ugly, and the new battle system sucked.