Tales of the World: Radiant Mythology 2

Tales of the World: Radiant Mythology 2 (テイルズ オブ ザ ワールド レディアント マイソロジー２) is the sixth entry in the Tales of the World series, and the second entry in the Radiant Mythology series. Like other games in the series, it features a group of characters from various Tales games. Almost fifty characters from the series make an appearance. Tales of the World: Radiant Mythology 2's characteristic genre is "For Your Sake RPG" (君のためのRPG)

Original Cast

 * Kanonno Earhart
 * Paneer
 * Goede
 * Shoh Corron
 * Niata
 * Janis

Battle System
Like its predecessor Tales of the World: Radiant Mythology 2 utilizes the Flex Range Linear Motion Battle System from Tales of the Abyss. Use the free run system by using the Playstation Portable's analog stick and characters are able to use mystic artes at level 45.

Job System
Tales of the World: Radiant Mythology 2 includes the job class system, that allows players to change job classes by talking to the Guild leader. Unlike Radiant Mythology that had the same system, players do not get need to unlock job class by fighting characters, they are simply unlocked when a player reaches a certain level on a certain job class. To change the characters job class players still need to use grade points to transform into them.

Jobs

 * Warrior - A fighting class that specializes in close range combat.
 * Thief - Uses quick dagger attacks, giving enemies little chance to counter.
 * Mage - Uses offensive magic spells for dealing damage.
 * Priest - Specializes in healing and support magic.
 * Swordsman - Has a variety of strong and quick sword attacks.
 * Fighter - Uses fast and power attacks based on martial arts.
 * Hunter - Long range fighters that are masters at fighting with a bow.
 * Ninja - A class that hides in the shadows and uses trickery to defeat enemies.
 * Bishop - A master class of offensive and support magic artes.
 * Magic Knight - A versatile class that uses both physical and magic attacks.
 * Twinsword - A quick swordsman class that uses dual swords to deal fast attacks on the enemies.
 * Brandish - A advanced form of a swordsman that fights with broadswords.
 * Pirate - A agile class that is a master in both close and ranged combat with a dagger and pistol.
 * Monk - A fist fighting class that is able to use healing artes.
 * Paladin - A swordsman class that uses broadswords and focuses on using healing artes.

Presentation
The game's average story events are either told by regular CG graphics or by skits. Unlike the previous Radiant Mythology game, Radiant Mythology 2 includes short anime cutscenes to tell major story events, but some of the them are just slide shows of images and background noises, the only true anime cutscenes in the game are the opening movie, awakening of the Descender, and the ending.

Audio
The opening song for the game is flyaway by Back-On. Most of the soundtrack in Tales of the World: Radiant Mythology 2 are from the past Tales installments, the game does include some new battles tracks and a renewed version of Kanonno's theme.

Preorder bonus
When preordering the game in Japan, it is possible to obtain a bonus along with the game. The bonus will be called Golden Gumi Dramatic DVD. Contents will include:


 * Chat Drama: Viva Tales of - Golden Victory
 * Tales of the World: Radiant Mythology 2 manga chapters 1 and 2
 * Golden Victory Special Interview
 * Game Setting Collection
 * Tales of the World: Radiant Mythology 2 HQ Opening Movie
 * Tales of the World: Radiant Mythology 2 Promotional Movies 1 and 2
 * Tales of the World: Radiant Mythology 2 Special Battle Movie