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Monster Rancher 2

Monster Rancher 2 (released 1999) is a video game and the second North American and Japanese installment in the Monster Rancher series. In Europe (and other PAL locations) Monster Rancher 2 is the first…

25 February 1999

Monster Rancher 2 is a platform developed by Tecmo, released 25 February 1999 on PlayStation 3, PlayStation Portable and PlayStation.

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What Monster Rancher 2 is

Monster Rancher 2 is a platform game developed by Tecmo and released in 1999. It was published by Koei Tecmo. It is available on PlayStation 3, PlayStation Portable and PlayStation.

The premise, in the publisher's words

This game involves raising, fighting, and breeding monsters. The main character is never seen on screen and never talks to anyone directly. Instead, all of the dialog and action is done by the trainer's assistant Colt and her toucan Joy. The player chooses his actions and choices through menu options.
Description from the publisher · source

How it plays

It is played from a side view perspective. Its themes are action and kids. It supports multiplayer. Local play supports 2 players. Available modes: Multiplayer and Single player.

What it launched against

Monster Rancher 2 launched on 25 February 1999, within three weeks of Heroes of Might and Magic III: The Restoration of Erathia, Final Fantasy VIII, Silent Hill and Syphon Filter.

Released around the same time: Heroes of Might and Magic III: The Restoration of Erathia, Final Fantasy VIII, Silent Hill, Syphon Filter.

Official trailer

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Sourced from the publisher’s YouTube channel.

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Dlc

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Quick answers

Monster Rancher 2 — frequently asked questions

When did Monster Rancher 2 come out?
Monster Rancher 2 was released on 25 February 1999 for PlayStation 3, PlayStation Portable and PlayStation.
Does Monster Rancher 2 have multiplayer?
Yes. Monster Rancher 2 supports multiplayer.

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