However, some changes to improve gameplay in all aspects have been made, introducing battle system mechanics, combos, armor and weapons to make, enemies and dungeons.

The game then cuts to where Princess Cisna has summoned Leonard, Eldore and Yulie, she tells them that they need to go to Faria and speak with a mystic known as Father Yggdra.

Father Yggdra is revealed to be a sentient tree and the protector of the Moon Maiden, the final incorruptus from the war between Yshrenia and Athwani.

This stone technically allows the Avatar to become the sixth pact maker and bestow the ability to summon an incorruptus of their own which they're also able to modify to become equal to the other five.

Yulie believes the help of the Moon Maiden hidden inside Father Yggdra will help but requires the Ark of the knight to become its pact maker.

Knowing they cannot use their knights unless desperate for they must save their strength for Grazel and Shapur, they reside in the flying ship whilst the army of Balandor sails alongside the Windwalkers who pay their debt to the party from the previous game.

Grazel sees this as a chance to test his new weapon, The Hand of God, a large island cannon powered by the volcano and magic combined.

After succeeding at this, Grazel traps the group with a large lava monster, Brimmflame, which once defeated begins to release the remaining volcanic substance upon the island forcing a retreat from both the new Yshrenian army and the Balandor/Faria alliance.

Frustrated, Grazel with High Priest Ledom and Shapur appear in their true base of operations, Garmatha Fortress, a large floating castle that begins to head for Balandor with the plan of destroying it.

Club said that "the rewards for engaging, learning, and conquering Chronicles II are many, especially for those who enjoy falling into the sticky trap of co-operative online role-playing games, where loot is hard-earned with time and skill".

[16] Digital Spy said that "The quests and upgrades feel poorly applied, meaning the game struggles to establish its true purpose and identity.