Sony has released Dark Cloud 2 for the PlayStation 2 computer entertainment system. The game was developed by Level 5 in Japan, and it is available now in stores throughout North America for a suggested retail price of $39.99 USD.

The follow-up to the successful 2001 release, Dark Cloud 2 features a new character-driven story with two playable characters, an enhanced graphical look utilizing cell-shading technology, the return of the GEORAMA, the unique ability enabling players to create, build and customize a fully interactive, 3D world, and the introduction of the Invention System which allows players to create an array of items for later use in battle and exploration.

For more information about Dark Cloud 2, read RPGamer's preview.