The original Dark Cloud RPG was a huge success on the PS2, partially because it was a good game, and partially because at the time, the PS2 had a dearth of RPGs. Now the sequel is upon us, and it has improved the game in almost every area. At its core, Dark Cloud 2 is still an actiony dungeon-crawler with some intriguing and unique Georama city-building elements. It's also much more difficult than its predecessor.

That's where IGN Guides comes in. We've crafted a massive tome (over 130 pages) that will get you all the way through this massive adventure... and help you collect everything you need along the way. In addition to a detailed walkthrough, this guide has a full list of all Ideas, Enemies and Inventions, plus tips on fishing, beating all the bosses in the game, and collecting all of the Scoops. Have fun!

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At the town of Sindain, head to the mayor's office. There the mayor will tell you he forgot the combination to his safe. Keep talking to him and he will tell you that it's on the same day as Claire's birthday, etc.

Select the choice that allows you to put in the combination and pick 1221.

Submitted by - Draco

Beat the game and then after the credits choose to save. You will unlock Chapter 8 and also the Spheda practice course.

Submitted by - DeathDealer08

• Stamina: Determines how fast your fish can go. It increases by 1 point when a fish is feed a Evy.
• Tenacity: Determines how badly the fish will try to win. It increases by 1 point when a fish is fed a Prickly.
• Endurance: How long your fish can stay at top speed. It increases by 1 point when a fish is fed a Petit Fish.
• Boost: How fast your fish will start off at the beginning of the race. It increases by 1 point when a fish is fed a Carrot. The gender of the fish will change
• Weight and Length: These stats do not affect how your fish will do in the race.
• Power: This does not affect races. It is used in the Battle Tank.

Submitted by - Vash

• Beast Badge: Sewer rat, throw gift capsule with Cheese X 3
• Windup Badge: Bomberhead, Throw a bomb at it
• Aquatic Badge: Froggy, throw gift capsule with Batton X 3
• Flora Badge: Himmara, throw gift capsule with Jurak Mall
• Magical Badge: Statue, throw gift capsule with Sturdy rock X 3
• Darkling Badge: Spider Lady, throw gift capsule with Gold bar X 3
• Reptile Badge: Wind Gemron, throw gift capsule with Wind Element X 3
• Spirit Badge: Pixie, throw gift capsule with Gooey Peach X 3
• Undead Badge: Skeleton(CH 2), Throw H. Water
• Card Badge: Diamond Card, throw gift capsule with Diamond X 3
• Sun Badge: Scoop level 8, Get from Donny
• Moon Badge: Scoop level 7, Get from Donny

Use a name-change ticket to change the name of any weapon. The trick is, for instance, take an extra wrench you have, change the name to Island King, and you have an extremely powerful sword for Monica very early in the game.

Submitted by - Chris

Claire is located in Palm Brinks in front of the Coffee shop. She is afraid of monsters and getting dirty to you need to show her a very rare flower. That flower is located in the Rainbow Butterfly Wood in the bosses floor. Get the Scoop: Lafrescia Stem and give her the picture. She will then join you.

Submitted by - i_like_pie_1

Donny is in the underground channel entrance. He collects coins and is waiting for two specific coins to finish off his collection. If you give him a Dark Coin and an Indestructible Coin, he joins your party. To get these coins, you will need to have the Tailoring shop appear in the future in Sindain. They are 1500 Gilda a piece.

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Ferdinand is Maximillian's chef which means he is Max's house. To get him, you will need to give him a Roasted Chestnut. You can find Roasted Chestnuts in the Rainbow Butterfly Wood.

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Gordon lives in Palm Brinks in Maximillian's front yard. To get him to become an ally, you must give him Holy Water to help a tree.

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Give him the gold paint and Parn'll join the party. To get the paint, you must first get the tailoring shop to appear in Sindain in the future. You can then go up to the golden eggs (in the future) and get the golden paint. You can also buy it in the tailoring shop (in the future) for 1000 gilda. Then give the gold paint to Parn and he makes Julia come alive and you aquire both Parn and Julia.

Submitted by - i_like_pie_1

To get Claire to join your team, you can do one of two things. You can (1) take a picture of the Lafresia stem and show her, or (2) you can take a picture of a Himerra (the walking flower from chapter two) and show her that.

Submitted by - Imgamenerd