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RPG Maker II

Sequel to RPG Maker (PSX) moves the roleplaying creation experience into the 3D realm by harnessing the power of the PS2. RPG Maker II offers everything players could need to bring their own fantasy game…

8 August 2002

RPG Maker II is a role-playing (rpg) developed by Kuusou Kagaku, released 8 August 2002 on PlayStation 2.

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What RPG Maker II is

RPG Maker II is a role-playing (rpg) game developed by Kuusou Kagaku and released in 2002. It was published by Agetec. It is available on PlayStation 2 only.

The premise, in the publisher's words

Sequel to RPG Maker (PSX) moves the roleplaying creation experience into the 3D realm by harnessing the power of the PS2. RPG Maker II offers everything players could need to bring their own fantasy game worlds to life. Build original worlds from scratch using a variety of 3D tools that include: a character editor, map creation tools, visual FX editor, script editor, and monster animation. By providing fully rendered 3D models for all the characters, monsters, backgrounds, and items, RPG Maker II lets you write your own stories and make them come to life. The roleplaying creation kit offers over 200 characters and enemies, more than 250 objects, and an infinite number of Magic/Skill…
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How it plays

It is played from a bird view / isometric perspective. Its themes are sandbox. It is a single-player game with no multiplayer component.

What it launched against

RPG Maker II launched on 8 August 2002, within three weeks of Mafia: The City of Lost Heaven, Super Mario Sunshine, Mafia and Syberia.

Released around the same time: Mafia: The City of Lost Heaven, Super Mario Sunshine, Mafia, Syberia.

Official trailer

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Sourced from the publisher’s YouTube channel.

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When did RPG Maker II come out?
RPG Maker II was released on 8 August 2002 for PlayStation 2.

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