| Tales of the World: Radiant Mythology 2 | |
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| Game Systems | PlayStation Portable |
| Developers | Alfa System |
| Publishers | Bandai Namco Games |
| Character Designers | •Mutsumi Inomata •Kousuke Fujishima •Daigo Okumura •Kazuto Nakazawa •Minoru Iwamoto |
| Composers | •Motoi Sakuraba •Kazuhiro Nakamura •Go Shiina •Takuya Yasuda •Kota Nakashima |
| Animators | Production I.G |
| Japanese Releases | January 29, 2009 |
| Opening Theme | "Flyaway" by Back-On |
| Ending Theme | ED1 "Where Is the Future?" by Back-On ED2 "Re:Start" by Back-On |
| Ratings | CERO: A (all ages) |
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 Teiruzu obu za Waarudo Redianto Maisorojii Tsuu?) 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. Nearly 50 characters from the series make an appearance. The game's characteristic genre is "RPG for You" (きみのためのＲＰＧ Kimi no tame no RPG?, "For Your Sake RPG").
Characters[]
Like its predecessor, the game sees a new original cast, as well as several new returning characters from other titles in the series. The game also adds a few new job classes for the player to unlock and change into.
Original Characters[]
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- Protagonist (主人公 Shujinkou?) - The player's own created character, the hero or heroine of the game.
- Kanonno Earhart (カノンノ・イアハート Kanonno Iahaato?) - The playable main female character of the game, Kanonno is an inhabitant from the world she resides in, unlike Pasca Kanonno from the previous game, a Descender to the world of Terresia who shares a similar physical appearance.
- Paneer (パニール Paniiru?) - Kanonno's nanny and the Van Eltia's cook.
- Shoh Corron (ショー·コーロン Shoo Kooron?) - The head of a guild in a distant foreign country.
- Niata (ニアタ?) - A supporting character in the game who reveals to Kanonno her true identity.
- Janis Kern (ジャニス・カーン Janisu Kaan?) - A scientist who studies the properties of mana.
- Goede (ゲーデ Geede?) - The primary antagonist of the game, born from the negative feelings of humans.
Returning Characters[]
Gameplay[]
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The cover for the game.
Battle System[]
Like its predecessor, Radiant Mythology 2 utilizes the Flex Range Linear Motion Battle System from Tales of the Abyss. The free run system is accessible through the PlayStation Portable's analog stick.
Job System[]
Radiant Mythology 2 includes the job system, that allows players to change jobs by talking to the Guild leader. Unlike Radiant Mythology that had the same system, players do not get need to unlock jobs by fighting characters; they are simply unlocked when a player reaches a certain level on a certain job. To change the characters job players still need to use Grade points to transform into them.
- Warrior - A fighting class that specializes in close-ranged 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-ranged 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.
- Dual Swordman - A quick swordsman class that uses dual swords to deal fast attacks on the enemies.
- Great Swordman - An advanced form of a swordsman that fights with broadswords.
- Pirate - An agile class that is a master in both close- and long-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 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.
Music[]
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 Pasca Kanonno's theme.
Version History[]
| Game Title | System | Catalog Number | Release Date | Region |
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| 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 |
PlayStation Portable | - | October 11, 2008 | Japan (TGS 2008 Demo) |
| 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 |
PlayStation Portable | UCAS-40244 ULJS-00175 ULJS-19044 |
January 29, 2009 January 29, 2009 September 30, 2010 |
Asia Japan Japan ("PSP the Best") |
Bonus Material[]
When pre-ordering the game in Japan, it is possible to obtain a bonus along with the game. The bonus is called Golden Gumi Dramatic DVD. Contents 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
External Links[]
- [JP] Tales of the World: Radiant Mythology 2 (Official Website)
- [JP] Tales Channel (Tales Series Official Website)