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Lufia II: Rise of the Sinistrals
1995 · JRPG, RPG, Puzzle · Super Nintendo · Natsume Inc.
Lufia II: Rise of the Sinistrals carries 1,485 ELO points on GameForever and holds position no. 2,409 in the world ranking, with 35% of duels won out of 95 played. Where it fares best, it sits at no. 24 out of 64 (1995).
World rank
no. 2,409
ELO score
1,485
Wins
35%
Duels played
95
About Lufia II: Rise of the Sinistrals
Lufia II: Rise of the Sinistrals serves as a prequel to Lufia & the Fortress of Doom, unfolding its events ninety-nine years before. The narrative delves into the origins of the series' antagonists, the Sinistrals, a group of super-humans. Players take on the role of the ancestor of Maxim, the protagonist from the first game, as he embarks on a quest after encountering Iris, a mysterious woman. Maxim seeks other heroes to join forces in preventing the Sinistrals from wreaking havoc and destroying the world.
Like its predecessor, Rise of the Sinistrals follows the Japanese-style turn-based RPG format with an infusion of puzzle elements. The game incorporates intricate puzzles into its dungeon designs, requiring players to use various items and accessories for solving. Additionally, it introduces the "Capsule Monsters" system, allowing summoned monsters to participate in battles. These creatures evolve through the consumption of weapons, armour, or special fruits. Unlike the first game, dungeons in Rise of the Sinistrals lack random battles, with enemies visibly moving on-screen.
ELO progression
Score moved from 1,500 to 1,485 ELO points over the last 215 days.
Head-to-head
Direct record on the most played match-ups.
- against Final Fantasy XVI 50% 2 duels played · 110 points behind
- against Xenoblade Chronicles 3 0% 2 duels played · 147 points behind
- against Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars 0% 2 duels played · 250 points behind
- against Atom RPG 100% 2 duels played · 80 points ahead
- against Octopath Traveler 50% 2 duels played · 97 points behind
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Around this spot
The games Lufia II: Rise of the Sinistrals sits between in the world ranking.
- 2,406 Drakengard 1,485
- 2,407 Duke Nukem: Manhattan Project 1,485
- 2,408 Sonic R 1,485
- 2,409 Lufia II: Rise of the Sinistrals 1,485
- 2,410 Crash Bandicoot 2: Cortex Strikes Back 1,485
- 2,411 Trek to Yomi 1,485
- 2,412 Dragonheir: Silent Gods 1,485
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The standing
Where Lufia II: Rise of the Sinistrals ranks
The world rank mixes every family of games. Here is where Lufia II: Rise of the Sinistrals stands in each of the ones it belongs to. Its best standing, all families considered: 24 out of 64 (1995).
| Ranking | Position | Games competing |
|---|---|---|
| World ranking | 2,409 | 5,110 |
| JRPG | 149 | 232 |
| 1990s | 304 | 655 |
| 1995 | 24 | 64 |
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