Soul Hackers 2 - Review @ RPGFan

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 Soul Hackers 2 Review

Time to get this out of the way because I know you are all thinking it — Soul Hackers 2 is an honorary Valkyrie Profile game. Two Valkyries, Ringo and Figue, and their einherjar (or friends as they like to call them) attempt to stop Ragnarök. This premise was already enough to get me interested in the game, but Soul Hackers 2 is also an Atlus RPG with a slick presentation style that shows off incredibly well. When the game was announced, I had a feeling that it was made for me, but does the final product live up to my excitement?

Soul Hackers 2 is an odd sell. It’s the sequel to a 1997 RPG, Devil Summoner: Soul Hackers — Devil Summoner being a subseries of the Megami Tensei franchise, which spans 35 years and many games, including all but the first Persona title. The thing to know about Soul Hackers, and why this new game boasts the title Soul Hackers 2 despite the story having nothing to do with its prequel, is the cyberpunk setting. Both games take place in the neon glow of the near future.

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My opinion of Soul Hackers 2 was in constant flux during my playthrough. I never especially disliked the game, but I often flipped between enjoyment and disappointment within mere minutes. That feeling of disappointment is what remains in the end. I am not sure if Soul Hackers 2 is exciting enough to hold new fans through to the end, and it isn’t mechanically competent enough to fully grab the attention of a series veteran like myself. But there is still the visual flair, musical swagger, plethora of rad demons, and bonds of friendship you forge along the way to make it an enticing package.

Score: 73/100