Monster Rancher Battle Card Episode II PS1 box art

PlayStation · Board, Card & Party

Monster Rancher Battle Card Episode II

Deep cut

SystemPlayStation
Released2000
GenreBoard, Card & Party
DeveloperTecmo
PublisherTecmo
Players1 player
CommitmentQuick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
LegacyDeep cut · legacy score 1

Developed by Tecmo, Monster Rancher Battle Card Episode II arrived on the PlayStation in 2000 as a board, card or party game.

It landed about 5 years into the PS1's life. Other notable PS1 releases from 2000 include Final Fantasy IX, Rayman 2: The Great Escape and Spyro: Year of the Dragon. Among the 15 PS1 board, card & party games in our database, it ranks #11 by legacy score.

Tecmo also made Kagero: Deception II, Monster Rancher 2 and Tecmo's Deception: Invitation to Darkness for the PS1.

This is a solo experience: one player, no waiting on anyone else.

Pick it if…

  • you want to think and plan
  • you have time for a quick session (under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
  • you've played the PS1 hits and want something less obvious

Maybe skip it if…

  • you want action or story rather than tabletop-style play
  • you are looking for something to play with friends

What playing Monster Rancher Battle Card Episode II is like

Board, card, quiz and party games bring tabletop classics and social games to the screen, from chess and mahjong to trivia and casino games.

Tip for newcomers: These games are usually best with company; check how many players are supported before game night.

Monster Rancher Battle Card Episode II gameplay screenshot on PS1
In-game screenshot (PS1)

Monster Rancher Battle Card Episode II cheats & codes

10 codes on file (GameShark). Here are a few GameShark codes to start with:

Infinite Guts P1801199C2 0063
No Guts P1801199C2 0000
Infinite Cards P1801199C0 0063
No Cards P1801199C0 0000
Infinite Guts P280119C14 0063
No Guts P280119C14 0000

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Monster Rancher Battle Card Episode II walkthroughs & guides

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Monster Rancher Battle Card Episode II FAQ

When did Monster Rancher Battle Card Episode II come out on the PS1?

Monster Rancher Battle Card Episode II was released for the PlayStation in 2000.

Who made Monster Rancher Battle Card Episode II?

It was developed by Tecmo.

Is Monster Rancher Battle Card Episode II multiplayer?

No. Monster Rancher Battle Card Episode II is a single-player game.

How long does Monster Rancher Battle Card Episode II take to play?

As a board, card or party game, Monster Rancher Battle Card Episode II typically falls into the "Quick session" category: under an hour, or endless arcade fun. Your time will vary with skill and how much you explore.

Read more about Monster Rancher Battle Card Episode II on Wikipedia. Facts on this page are compiled from the open libretro database and Wikidata; "legacy score" reflects how widely a game is documented across Wikipedia's language editions. Spotted an error? Let us know.

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