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Lufia II: Rise of the Sinistrals

Lufia II: Rise of the Sinistrals

Release:
24 February 1995
Developer:
Neverland
Publisher:
Natsume Inc., Nintendo, Taito
Age:
ESRB 3
Platforms:
Super Famicom Super Famicom Super Nintendo Entertainment System Super Nintendo Entertainment System
Genres:
Puzzle Role-playing (RPG)
Languages:
English (US) 日本語

Summary

Lufia II: Rise of the Sinistrals serves as a prequel to Lufia & the Fortress of Doom, unfolding its events ninety-nine years before. The narrative delves into the origins of the series' antagonists, the Sinistrals, a group of super-humans. Players take on the role of the ancestor of Maxim, the protagonist from the first game, as he embarks on a quest after encountering Iris, a mysterious woman. Maxim seeks other heroes to join forces in preventing the Sinistrals from wreaking havoc and destroying the world. Like its predecessor, Rise of the Sinistrals follows the Japanese-style turn-based RPG format with an infusion of puzzle elements. The game incorporates intricate puzzles into its dungeon designs, requiring players to use various items and accessories for solving. Additionally, it introduces the "Capsule Monsters" system, allowing summoned monsters to participate in battles. These creatures evolve through the consumption of weapons, armour, or special fruits. Unlike the first game, dungeons in Rise of the Sinistrals lack random battles, with enemies visibly moving on-screen.

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Alternative Names

Estpolis 2 Estpolis Denki II Lufia 2: Rise of the Sinistrals

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