Now the game that started it all makes a comeback. About the only aspect that sets Wild Arms 2 apart from other role-playing games is the Old West setting. Other than that, it's the same old story of a band of reluctant heroes out to save the world from an impending disaster. Like other role-playing games, you must gather clues and items in towns and gain experience by battling monsters in the field before braving the next dungeon. Members of your party can use tools such as throwing knives, bombs and ice spells to solve puzzles in the dungeons.
Battles are the standard fare of taking turns.
Graphics are outdated by today's standards, but the music is excellent. Role-playing game veterans will control and monitor their characters with ease, but sometimes using each character's special skills in battle can be unintuitive. There's nothing about Wild Arms 2 that makes it stand out from others in its genre, but role-playing fans itching for another chance to save the world should enjoy it. Suitable for ages 13 and up.