Breath of Fire 2 is a RPG with a lot of missed potential, mainly because of an awful localization (which somehow manages to damage both gameplay and story) and a poorly balanced amount of random encounters. Both of those aspects undermine what could otherwise be an amazing game, since it features some fun unique mechanics (like fusing) and an interesting plot.

I'd only recommend it for those curious about old-school RPGs... or those with access to a better translation.