    Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker 2 Review  Gamezone Review
Rating 7.5 Good Your Score  On the surface, Dragon Quest
Monsters: Joker 2 seems like little more than an accessory to
the modern Dragon Quest RPG. Think the typical magic and monster
adventure, only with no quaint towns to visit and no fallen
warriors to avenge. Dragon Quest Monsters instead puts the
monsters at the forefront, letting the story trickle in at a
leisurely pace and relying on combat and breeding to entertain
the player. (Here, monster breeding goes by the fancy name of
"synthesis.") At its core, though, Joker 2 is an addictive
monster rumble, filled with enough exploration, quirkiness, and
colossal battles to stand on its own.  Time-wise, the game is a
perfect pick for those who don't want a 50 or even 100+ hour
investment. The main quest clocks in at 25-30 hours, and there's
plenty monster synthesizing and battling to do after you're
crowned champion scout. Different weather conditions and the
ongoing cycle of day and night bring some