Monster Rancher 2

by Playstation

Product Features

• Hundreds of new monsters with new monster attitudes
• You're The Master: Fully interact with your new pets
• Unlock Seacret expeditions, levels, and monsters
• Release your Monster Rancher 1 into the world of Monster Rancher 2

Product Details

• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B000021XYX
• Item Weight: 8 ounces
• Media: Video Game
• Release Date: September 3, 1999
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (55 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #10,858 in Video Games (See Top 100 in Video Games)
• Discontinued by manufacturer: Yes

Product Description

Editorial Review

Monster Rancher 2 is the sequel to one of the strangest and most innovative games ever produced. It is a virtual pet simulator in many ways, but transcends that description by virtue of its varied gameplay elements and combat-oriented theme. The game begins with the creation of a monster, which is accomplished by inserting any CD (even an audio CD) into the PlayStation. A unique monster is generated from the data that is imbedded on each CD. Once you have your unique CD-generated beast, it's time to go to the ranch for training. With each training session, you will raise your monster stamina and strength statistics, which gives each particular monster a better chance for success in the game's exciting combat mode.

Sending an undisciplined monster into the arena is a recipe for failure, so much of our playing time involved training our creations and watching them develop into lethal, confident juggernauts. No two monsters are the same, and each develops its own unique personality as the game progresses. We became more attached to this game's creations than other games in the genre because of this well-executed feature. --T. Byrl Baker

Pros:

• Unlimited replay potential
• Better graphics than before

Cons:

• Training requires much patience

Product Description

Monster Rancher 2 is the sequel to one of the strangest and most innovative games ever produced. It is a virtual pet simulator in many ways, but transcends that description by virtue of its varied gameplay elements and combat-oriented theme. The game begins with the creation of a monster, which is accomplished by inserting any CD (even an audio CD) into the PlayStation. A unique monster is generated from the data that is imbedded on each CD. Once you have your unique CD-generated beast, it's time to go to the ranch for training. With each training session, you will raise your monster stamina and strength statistics, which gives each particular monster a better chance for success in the game's exciting combat mode. Sending an undisciplined monster into the arena is a recipe for failure, so much of our playing time involved training our creations and watching them develop into lethal, confident juggernauts. No two monsters are the same, and each develops its own unique personality as the game progresses. We became more attached to this game's creations than other games in the genre because of this well-executed feature. --T. Byrl Baker Pros: Unlimited replay potential Better graphics than before Cons: Training requires much patience

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Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

49 of 55 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars "Unlock your disk! Take a risk!", March 4, 2000

By A Customer

= Durability:5.0 out of 5 stars  = Fun:5.0 out of 5 stars  = Educational:5.0 out of 5 stars 

This review is from: Monster Rancher 2 (Video Game)

I am TOTALLY addicted to this game! I've played many monster raising RPGs, but this one beats them all! The gameplay isn't long and boring, and the graphics are cool! The idea of the game is that you are a begginning monster trainer, and you have to raise the ultimate monster to compete in the major four, a set of the top hardest tournaments (I know, sounds a lot like poke'mon's Elite Four, but trust me, its different.) There are three ways to get new monsters, you can generate one from a CD, buy one at the market, or combine to of them to get a new one. I liked the combining part because the game tells you what chance you have of getting a good monster. After you obtain a monster, you take it to you ranch to be trained. You can increase it's stats, let it rest, or enter a battle tournament. The battles are very cool because they are simple without being easy. You control which direction you r monster moves, when it attacks and when, and ultimately how powerful its attacks are. The game gets more complex toward the end at a good pace. The plot lacks a little creativity, but that is quickly forgotten as one can easily get completely obsessed with this game.

13 of 15 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The Pokemon Beater, December 2, 1999

By A Customer

= Durability:5.0 out of 5 stars  = Fun:5.0 out of 5 stars  = Educational:5.0 out of 5 stars 

This review is from: Monster Rancher 2 (Video Game)

I know that this game will get bashed for being like Pokemon. However, the first Monster Rancher came out in America 8 months before Pikachu. Now, this is a great game. Once you get the idea of how to play it (which isn't very hard at all), you'll become instantly addicted. Not for those with little time on their hands. Only problem is finding the rare components that will allow you to make the truly powerful monster. A great gift for kids. I can't recommend this enough.

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Monster rancher 2, November 5, 2003

A Kid's Review

This review is from: Monster Rancher 2 (Video Game)

I enjoy this game alot because of the emazing variety of monsters and the use of your outher C.D's to get more monsters. I enjoyed training my creatures and scolding or praseing my monster after training.