From the back cover "To save the future you must uncover the past. Four thousand years into a war-torn future, Earth has been abandoned and mankind forges its existence in deep space, locked in an epic battle for survival against the malevolent, alien Gnosis. The search continues for the Zohar, a legendary artifact rumored to be capable of eradicating the Gnosis and ushering in an era of universal peace. Join Shion, KOS-MOS and their companions in the enthralling 2nd chapter of this landmark multi-part RPG saga. Devastate your opponents with innovative cooperative-combat techniques, refined boost systems and a unique zone attack/zone break mechanic. Customize your party with a vast array of power-ups, advanced attacks and over 100 different skills. Engage your enemies with larger, more powerful mechs, now featuring their own independent, tactical battle system. Explore lush, expansive environments and enjoy evolved, realistic character designs. Challenge more than 30 side quests for hours of action-packed adventure."