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Game Details

Release Date 9/27/2004
Publisher Midway
Platform PS2
Genre RPG

Number of Players 1

Language, Partial Nudity, Suggestive Themes, Violence

Game Description

NOTE: This is a two disc game, but it only counts as one disc against your rental plan.

Shadow Hearts: Covenant is the long-awaited sequel to 2001's RPG cult hit, Shadow Hearts. Taking place one year after the events of the first Shadow Hearts, Covenant puts you back in the shoes of Yuri as he embarks on an adventure filled with magic and peril. Making his way through the fantastical World War I world, Yuri is cursed with the ability to transform into terrible beasts, each with unique abilities and powers. Now, an evil covenant is using the war to its secret advantage. With Yuri's powers weakened, he will team up with allies and lead an unforgettable fight to save the world and free himself from his curse.

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IGN Review (9.1 out of 10)

Nautilus' Shadow Hearts: Covenant is an epic, story-driven RPG sequel in which a clandestine society aiming to control the world has cursed the hero, Yuri, weakening his morphing abilities. The game features an enhanced version of the Judgment Ring combat system wherein you choose which characte...more

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Average Member Rating: 8.4 out of 10

The best RPG still lurking in the shadows.. (10 out of 10)

posted by dominoscr (ORLANDO, FL) on Apr 27, 2006
Member since Oct 2005
26 out of 26 gamers (100%) found this review helpful

Shadow Hearts Covenant is one of the best RPG's ever made period. Let's just go through the criteria checklist. 1. Crazy great episodic story that keeps you guessing till the end. Check. 2. Battle system that is flexible enough for beginners and deep enough for the hard core. Check. 3. An upgrade sy...more

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