Video game adaptations of popular anime can be a tricky proposition. Developers need to simultaneously cater to longtime fans who know the story and characters by heart while also encouraging those just looking for an enjoyable game experience to give their title a shot. It's a careful "threading of the needle" that several games have pulled off successfully, capturing what fans love about the manga and anime while also providing compelling gameplay. Fairy Tail 2 finds itself following up 2020's Fairy Tail, albeit with Gust taking over developmental duties this time. Like its predecessor, Fairy Tail 2 is a game that does a commendable job bringing the series to life, even if its gameplay elements fall a bit flat at times.