Alundra 2: A New Legend Begins
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| Developer(s) | Contrail |
| Publisher(s) | JP Sony Computer Entertainment NA/PAL Activision |
| Composer(s) | Kōhei Tanaka |
| Platform(s) | PlayStation |
| Release date(s) | JP November 18, 1999 NA February 29, 2000 EU June 30, 2000 |
| Genre(s) | Action-adventure |
| Mode(s) | Single-player |
| Rating(s) | ELSPA: 11+ ESRB: Teen OFLC: G8+ USK: 6+ |
| Media | 1 CD-ROM |
| Input methods | DualShock |
Alundra 2, released in Japan as Alundra 2: Ma Shinka no Nazo (アランドラ2 魔進化の謎 Arandora 2 Ma Shinka no Nazo) and in Europe as Alundra 2: A New Legend Begins, is an action-adventure video game developed by Contrail for the Sony PlayStation. It was published by Sony in Japan in 1999 and by Activision in North America and PAL regions in 2000. Unlike its predecessor, Alundra, Alundra 2 features a 3D look which opens up a new world of puzzles.
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[edit] Gameplay
Alundra 2 is an action-adventure game with role-playing and puzzle elements. There is an emphasis on puzzle solving and dungeon exploring.
[edit] Story
Alundra 2's story is set in the kingdom of Varuna. A powerful sorcerer Mephisto is using magical wind-up keys to control humans and turn animals into powerful killing machines. You play Flint, a young hero and Pirate Hunter who is wanted for treason, and is after the pirates that caused his parents' death.
[edit] Characters
- Flint: His family was killed by a group of pirates, and he's been hunting them ever since. He's also a wanted man in the Kingdom of Varuna.
- Alexia: Princess of Varuna. She's searching for her father, the King of Varuna.
- Lord Prunewell: The old servant of Alexia, appears near the start of the game. He has spies that are watching Flint for him.
- Zeppo: The leader of the pirate family. Mileena's husband.
- Ruby: Daughter of Zeppo. Extremely bossy and hot-tempered. Mileena's daughter.
- Albert: Son of Zeppo. Quiet and calm. Mileena's son.
- Mephisto: The master of the magic screw. His screws, when attached to a living organism, turn them into killing machines.
- Baron Diaz: He's taken over the throne after the disappearance of the King of Varuna; is secretly collaborating with Mephisto. Desperately wants to marry Princess Alexia.
- Nunugi: Assistant/bodyguard to Baron Diaz.
- Natasha: The Baron's well-meaning daughter.
- Mileena: The pirate queen, and also the mother of Ruby and Albert. Has a deal with Mephisto.
- Belgar: Mileena's assistant/bodyguard. Flint's father.
- King Varuna: The ruler of Varuna Kingdom who gets kidnapped and replaced by a wooden doll. Alexia is traveling the land looking for him.
[edit] Reception
The game received an average of 71% at Game Rankings, and was much less successful than its predecessor.
[edit] External links
- Alundra 2 at MobyGames
- Alundra 2 at the Internet Movie Database
