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Players fortunate enough to have saved their favorite monsters from Monster Rancher Advance can resurrect them in Monster Rancher Advance 2, a sequel with an improved interface and graphics. As in the first game, new monsters can be created through the input of key words and phrases, but "retired" monsters can now host training sessions, with the idea that the personality of a monster can rub off on opponents' or friends' monsters. The coaching aspect of the game has been expanded to allow certain trainers to provide specific instruction in some areas, but not all coaches are privy to the same techniques. Players must choose wisely in selecting friendly monsters, as traits can corrupt or improve performance.<br><br>New in Monster Rancher Advance 2 is the use of a classification system that divides monsters into five general groups. The quasi-biological groupings include Spirit (more intelligent than humans; require skill and knowledge to breed), Sprite (easy handling), Artificial (can be difficult to understand), Beast (nearly wild animals but easy to handle), and Fanciful (odd and otherworldly). Monster breeds include favorites from the first game, such as Hares, as well as some newly discovered monsters like the energy-rich Garu.<br><br>Players are helped by breeder assistant Holly (from Monster Rancher Advance) and will be reunited with other familiar characters, such as Aroma and Zest, as well as encounter the mysterious Canute and the AGIMA chairman Mr. Mardoc, among others. As in the previous game, understanding the effects of the various training types, careful selection of coaches, and learning new skills through sparring play important roles in raising top notch monsters. Items and money cannot be imported from Monster Rancher Advance and once monsters are transferred, they're deleted from the original game's data.Product Identifiers
PublisherTecmo
UPC0018946010298
eBay Product ID (ePID)9328
Product Key Features
PlatformNintendo Game Boy Advance
Video Game SeriesMonster Rancher Series
RatingE-Everyone
FeaturesImport favorite monsters from Monster Rancher Advance Two, three, or four players supported via Game Link Cables Create new monsters by inputting words or phrases Monsters influenced by trainers, coaches and other
Game NameMonster Rancher Advance 2
GenreSimulation
Additional Product Features
Release Year2002
Control ElementsGamepad/Joystick
Number of Players1-4
ESRB DescriptorComic Mischief
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- 02 Jun, 2021
Great find
I have no clue why this game is so rare to have in complete form nowadays, but I am extremely lucky to get this when I did! I was especially pleasantly surprised to get this while it’s still in its siliphome wrap! My only complaints are that the game cartridge itself had its label sticker warped and the box didn’t come with the manual, but aside from that this was a lucky, lucky find! The game itself is also one of the best in the monster rancher series because it has probably the most amount of monsters than any other game throughout its history! If your a fan and can find this game online, get it. It is so content rich it will keep a player busy for hoursVerified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
