Megami Paradise 2

About

Megami Paradise 2 is a turn-based strategy game set in a fictional all-female society. Players guide Lilith, a shrine maiden tasked with recruiting two allies to protect a mystical artifact called the Astro Star. The story unfolds through dialogue and tactical battles where units clash in grid-based combat. Each character has distinct abilities and roles, requiring careful positioning and resource management to overcome enemies. The narrative blends mythological themes with a quirky tone, balancing political intrigue and supernatural threats. The game stands out for its niche setting and hybrid gameplay, merging RPG progression with simulation elements like managing relationships between characters. While its PC-FX platform limited initial exposure, it’s since gained a cult following among retro strategy fans. With over 30 missions and branching scenarios, it offers depth despite its 1996 release date. The blend of strategic combat and character-driven storytelling makes it a forgotten gem for players seeking offbeat tactical experiences.

Storyline

The story is set in a utopia-like world made up of only women, under the benevolent rule of a woman called the Mamamega. The Mamamega possesses a magic item called the Astro Star, which absorbs evil from the world outside the paradise they live in. Eventually, when the Astro Star becomes saturated with evil thoughts and desires, the Mamamega has to perform a ceremony to purify the Astro Star, and then she hands over the position of Mamamega to her successor. As the story begins, the soon-to-be Mamamega chooses Lilith as her first miko (shrine maiden) and tasks Lilith with finding two other mikos, who will serve as guards/attendants to the new Mamamega. But as Lilith goes to try and recruit two others to help her, they cross paths with a group that has other plans for the Astro Star and wants to take over the Paradise they live in...