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Platform
PlayStation
Genres
Role-Playing
Player Perspective
First person
Developers
FromSoftware
Publishers
ASCII Entertainment · FromSoftware
Release date
June 21, 1996

Summary

King's Field II (the Western title for the Japanese King's Field III) pushes the series’ first‑person action‑RPG formula onto the PlayStation with a fully three‑dimensional, non‑linear world that dwarfs its predecessor. The game lets you wander vast above‑ground expanses and a handful of dungeons, solving puzzles and battling enemies from a first‑person view while the ability to teleport between cities on the map keeps travel from feeling endless.

Fans of the series will notice the same deliberate pacing that defined the original, but the sequel expands the map to a size that reviewers praised for its sheer longevity. Critics, however, pointed out that the slower character movement and combat can feel clunky, especially when compared to more arcade‑style titles of the era. Despite those drawbacks, the added depth, richer storytelling, and the sheer scale of exploration make King’s Field II a memorable, if demanding, experience for players who appreciate methodical, atmospheric RPGs.

Storyline

King's Field II drops you into a bleak world where the kingdom is once again besieged by the ruthless minions of evil. This time the threat has even possessed King Alfred, forcing his own son, Prince Lyle, to rise against the darkness. As the Verdite prince, Lyle must uncover the cause of his father Jean’s sudden descent into madness while battling the corrupted monarch.

The quest is framed as an "hour of destiny" – a tide of change that will shape the universe from now until the end of time. With the fate of the world in his hands, Lyle fights to restore his kingdom and put an end to the evil that has taken hold.

Edited by Maya Carter

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Game modes
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Alternative Titles

  • King's Field 2 Alternative
  • King's Field 3 (JP) Alternative