Critical reception has been mixed. The Legend of Kage 2 has been noted for its difficulty, which was reported to rise considerably after the first level. The game has also been praised for the well-designed boss fights, and crisp, vivid art, but was also criticized for the lack of detail in the environments. The controls have been reported to have minor problems such as being unable to jump immediately after an attack. The story has also been criticized for straying from the original source material, as well as its lack of voiceovers and repetitive level layouts.

External links

• Square Enix's website Taito's website
• The Legend of Kage 2 at GameFAQs
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