Evolution 2: Far Off Promise

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Evolution 2: Far Off Promise
System(s): Sega Dreamcast
Publisher: Ubi Soft (US), Swing! Entertainment (Europe), Entertainment Software Publishing (Japan), Sting (Japan)
Developer:
Peripherals supported: Dreamcast VGA Box, Jump Pack, Visual Memory Unit
Genre: RPG[1][2][3]

















Number of players: 1
Official in-game languages:
  • 日本語
  • English
    • Release Date RRP Code
    Sega Dreamcast
    JP     		¥6,800 (7,140)6,800e[2] T-38703M
    Sega Rating: All Ages
    Sega Dreamcast
    US     		$49.9949.99[6][7] T-17711N
    ESRB: Teen
    Sega Dreamcast
    EU     		T-45005D-50
    ELSPA: 11+ OK
    Sega Dreamcast
    DE     		T-45005D-50
    USK: 6
    Sega Dreamcast
    FR     		T-45005D-50
    SELL: Tous Publics
    Sega Dreamcast
    UK     		£29.9929.99[9] T-45005D-50
    ELSPA: 11+ OK

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    Evolution 2: Far Off Promise, known as Shinkisekai Evolution 2: Tooi Yakusoku (神機世界 エヴォリューション2 ～遠い約束～) in Japan, is a Sega Dreamcast sequel to Evolution: The World of Sacred Device.

    Versions

    Localised names

    Also known as
    Language Localised Name English Translation
    English Evolution 2: Far Off Promise Evolution 2: Far Off Promise
    English (US) Evolution 2: Far Off Promise Evolution 2: Far Off Promise
    Japanese 神機世界 エヴォリューション2 ～遠い約束～ Shinkisekai Evolution 2: Tooi Yakusoku

    Production credits

    Main article: Evolution 2: Far Off Promise/Production credits.

    Magazine articles

    Main article: Evolution 2: Far Off Promise/Magazine articles.

    Promotional material

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    Print advert in (US) #132: "July 2000" (2000-06-06)
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    Print advert in (US) #7: "September/October 2000" (2000-08-01)
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    Artwork

    • SegaScreenshots2000 Evolution2 LOGO.jpg

    Physical scans

    Sega Retro Average 
    Publication Score Source
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    0 review
    Sega Retro Average 
    Publication Version Score
    (FR) NTSC-J
    86
    		[10]
    (JP) NTSC-J
    77
    		[11]
    (JP) NTSC-J
    85
    		[12]
    (FR) NTSC-J
    81
    		[13]
    (US) NTSC-U
    62
    		[14]
    (RU)
    81
    		[15]
    (JP) NTSC-J
    73
    		[16]
    (DE) NTSC-J
    68
    		[17]
    (US) NTSC-U
    78
    		[18]
    (US) NTSC-U
    56
    		[19]
    (US) NTSC-U
    67
    		[20]
    (US) NTSC-U
    58
    		[21]
    (US) NTSC-U
    60
    		[22]
    (DE) PAL
    70
    		[23]
    (US) NTSC-U
    50
    		[24]
    (US) NTSC-U
    80
    		[7]
    (RU)
    55
    		[25]
    Sega Dreamcast
    		 70
    Based on
    17 reviews

    Evolution 2: Far Off Promise

    Dreamcast, JP
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    Cover
    Dreamcast, US
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    Cover
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    Disc
    Evolution2 dc us manual.pdf
    Manual
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    Inlay
    Dreamcast, EU
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    Cover
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    Disc

    Technical information

    Main article: Evolution 2: Far Off Promise/Technical information.

    External links

    • Sega of Japan catalogue pages (Japanese): Dreamcast

    References

    1. ↑ File:Evolution2 DC JP Box Back.jpg
    2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 http://sega.jp/dc/991004/ (Wayback Machine: 2007-12-30 11:42)
    3. ↑ https://sega.jp/history/hard/dreamcast/software_l.html#tab01 (Wayback Machine: 2020-02-01 22:57)
    4. ↑ Press release: 2000-06-08: UBI SOFT OFFERS FREE GRANDIA 2 MUSIC CD WITH THE PURCHASE OF EVOLUTION 2 FOR SEGA DREAMCAST
    5. ↑ http://www.ebworld.com/ebx/categories/homepages/dreamcast.asp (Wayback Machine: 2000-07-06 20:54)
    6. ↑ Press release: 2000-05-11: ARE YOU PREPARED FOR THE EVOLUTION 2 BEGIN?
    7. ↑ 7.0 7.1 Official Dreamcast Magazine, "July/August 2000" (US; 2000-06-06), page 96
    8. ↑ https://groups.google.com/g/uk.games.video.dreamcast/c/TsEPLNY-HYM/m/WpVruOoem0kJ
    9. ↑ [ ]
    10. ↑ Consoles +, "Février 2000" (FR; 2000-0x-xx), page 100
    11. ↑ Dreamcast Magazine, "1999-40 (1999-12-31)" (JP; 1999-12-17), page 23
    12. ↑ Dorimaga, "2002-18 (2002-10-11)" (JP; 2002-09-27), page 34
    13. ↑ Dreamzone, "Avril 2000" (FR; 2000-03-18), page 106
    14. ↑ Electronic Gaming Monthly, "July 2000" (US; 2000-06-06), page 139
    15. ↑ Entsiklopediya igr dlya Dreamcast, "Izdaniye chetvertoye, dopolnennoye" (RU; 2002-xx-xx), page 69
    16. ↑ Famitsu, "1999-12-31" (JP; 1999-12-17), page 31
    17. ↑ Fun Generation, "09/2000" (DE; 2000-08-23), page 79
    18. ↑ GamePro, "July 2000" (US; 2000-0x-xx), page 102
    19. ↑ Game Informer, "July 2000" (US; 2000-0x-xx), page 80
    20. ↑ Gamers' Republic, "July 2000" (US; 2000-xx-xx), page 95
    21. ↑ GameWEEK, "June 19, 2000" (US; 2000-06-19), page 14
    22. ↑ Incite Video Gaming, "July 2000" (US; 2000-0x-xx), page 102
    23. ↑ MAN!AC, "04/2002" (DE; 2002-03-06), page 50
    24. ↑ Next Generation, "July 2000" (US; 2000-06-20), page 90
    25. ↑ Strana Igr, "Sentyabr 2000 2/2" (RU; 2000-xx-xx), page 19


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