Review
After multiple adventures on the NES, Super NES, PlayStation and Game Boy, some wondered when the blue bomber would move into the 3D realm. In response, Capcom created an entirely new kind of Mega Man game with the first Mega Man Legends, and while that title had some significant problems that kept it from being anything more than a diversion, the sequel gets more things right and shows that this new direction for Mega Man might not be such a bad one in which to keep heading.
The game, like its predecessor, is a quirky 3D action-RPG, possessing a lighthearted feel. Mega Man Legends 2 goes a bit darker with its story, and that slight addition of depth is a welcome feeling amidst all of the syrupy color. Also different from the original is the scope. Now the Legends world is a sprawling one with multiple towns and remote locales that can only be reached via behemoth airships. The size of the world increases the playing time of the game, which will be a relief to all RPG fans who blew through the first one in a matter of hours.
The game is no Ocarina of Time, but then few games are. The gameplay is comparative, though, in the different tasks you're required to do, from clearing out dungeons of evil robot hordes to jobs for townspeople in order to get an item or weapon you'll need to continue. Some weapons also need to be combined with objects to make more powerful items that will allow you to progress. The various dungeon types are a bit generic and lack the clever and crafty puzzles as the best games of the genre, but the boss battles will take more thought than firing the same weapon over and over while running around avoiding attacks.
While the first game was a chore to control, moving around in Mega Man Legends 2 is a pleasure rather than a hassle. There's a set-up quiz that will help the game determine which control scheme is right for you, and the series now supports analog control, which would seem to be a no-brainer. You can either control the character exclusively with both sticks and the shoulder buttons, or go a more traditional route and use either one stick or the directional pad.
The look of the game has been improved as well. There were plenty of instances in Mega Man Legends where an area would be filled with jagged edges, poor textures, and boatloads of clipping problems. The sequel, on the other hand, is far more polished, with bigger areas that contain far more detail and special effects. The sound is the usual Capcom/ Mega Man zaniness, which will certainly not upset veteran and novice alike.
Mega Man Legends 2 is a strong title that trumps its predecessor in almost every way, and shows that Capcom is certainly learning from its mistakes in the genre. If they continue to pump out Legends game with the same veracity that they've done with the side-scrolling Mega Man adventures, then fans of the action-RPG have a number of games to look forward to in the future.
Graphics 
The graphics are colorful, sharp and lively, and clipping is not the problem it was in the original game.
Sound
The sound effects and voices are all serviceable, and the music is the standard and delightful Mega Man pop that's been around for years.
Enjoyment
There are definite improvements in this game that bring the series, as a whole, a notch up from where it was. It's long and fun, which is really all that matters.
Replay Value 
It will take you awhile to beat it, but once you do, there isn't much to do to get back into it.
Documentation
The manual does a very good job of explaining the ins and outs of the game.
