
Play Kagero: Deception II Online
Game Info
- Platform
- PlayStation
- Genres
- Role-Playing · Strategy · Adventure
- Player Perspective
- Third person
- Developers
- Tecmo
- Publishers
- Virgin Interactive Entertainment (Europe) Ltd. · Tecmo
- Release date
- July 23, 1998
Summary
Kagero: Deception II shifts the action into a third‑person view, turning the castle into a deadly playground of Rube‑Goldberg‑style trap combos. Instead of marching troops, I place and link traps so one triggers the next, creating chain reactions that can shred intruders in spectacular ways. The emphasis on positioning makes each encounter feel like a real‑time strategy puzzle, with every arrow slit, lightning rod, or laser arrow demanding careful thought.
The game lets me customize traps using a variety of materials and upgrade them through a logical “tree” using Ark points earned from each kill. Healing comes from fragile blue crystals called loons, which break after a single use. A morality system forces choices about who lives or dies, ultimately steering Millennia toward the Timenoids or the humans. Completing all four endings unlocks six secret traps—including a nod to Suezo from Monster Rancher—adding replay value to this uniquely strategic sequel.
Storyline
In Kagero: Deception II, the once‑human Timenoids traded their souls for immortality, prompting the living humans to view them as demons and launch an invasion of their lands. To stave off defeat, the Timenoids brainwash a human girl named Millennia, turning her into a weapon that guards their castle by luring the invading forces into deadly traps. Millennia’s loyalty remains uncertain, as she must ultimately decide which side she will serve.
Players assume the role of Millennia, a puppet‑like guardian caught between the immortal Timenoids and the human aggressors who covet their power. The war’s outcome hinges on the player’s choices, dictating whether Millennia aligns with her captors or rebels against them.
Edited by Maya Carter
Multiplayer
- Game modes
- Single
















