decent title
The in-game graphics are some of the best on the PS2 and especially the rain effects at the first level feels like being in a movie. Production value is good overall.

The gameplay, however, is a mixed bag. For one, the thumbsticks do not move Jubei around the screen and you'll have to use the D-pad which is not bad but not very maneuverable around the screen where the collision control is hard to detect. Plus, the enemies keep spawning over and over again at blind corners where the camera does not cover and inflict a few cheap injuries to Jubei.

Overall, this game is still enjoyable but not very gripping as other later titles.

Great Buy
This is one of the best action third person games on consoles ever. It's quite hard (especially the boss fights) and with nice puzzles. Great game.

Great CG
This game had Great CG. Its game play was like none other. But they let you play too much of the other characters. They should make you play as Jubei thought the game. But it's ok. But 3 is better.