Initial 2: New Stage - Hack and Slash RPG Adventure

9/4/2026, 4:50:05 PM

Release date: 10/19/2018

Tags: #action #female-protagonist #rpg #hack-and-slash #adventure #indie #anime #gore

User Reviews

Score: 69%Mixed
Review Count: 413 reviews
Fetched At: 9/4/2026, 4:50:05 PM

Reference prices

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¥ 2,570 (JPY)

Steam JP

$24.99 (USD)

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Key highlight

Embark on a hack and slash RPG adventure in Initial 2: New Stage, featuring a female protagonist, a story spanning ten chapters with full English and Japanese voice acting, and cooperative gameplay.

Who this is for

Dive into a compelling narrative of espionage and revelation, where hack and slash combat meets a story-driven adventure. Team up with companions and uncover secrets in this action-packed RPG.

Details

Overview

Initial 2: New Stage plunges players into a world brimming with superpowers, where a decade-long conflict between the Philosophia Academy and the Scientia Empire has left deep scars. You step into the boots of a captain among the Iudex Soldiers, elite warriors tasked with a perilous mission into enemy territory. Alongside two loyal companions, you'll unravel a conspiracy that has been carefully concealed by both factions for years.

Highlights

The game features a compelling narrative structured across up to ten chapters, enriched with full audio voiceovers in both English and Japanese.
Players engage in real-time rendered cutscenes, enhancing the storytelling and immersion in the game's world.
Developed and published by Restory Studio, this title offers a blend of action, RPG, and hack and slash gameplay.

Who It's For

This game is designed for players who enjoy action-packed RPGs with a strong narrative focus. Fans of anime aesthetics, hack and slash combat, and cooperative gameplay will find much to appreciate. If you're looking for a story-driven adventure with a female protagonist and the thrill of uncovering hidden secrets, Initial 2: New Stage might be your next quest.

Game Info

Initial 2: New Stage is an indie title developed and published by Restory Studio. It falls under the Action, RPG, and Hack and Slash genres, with a prominent Female Protagonist. The game supports multiplayer, Steam Achievements, and Steam Cloud. It was released on October 19, 2018, and is available in English, Japanese, and Chinese languages. User reception on Steam is currently Mixed, indicating a varied player experience.