Reception
| Reception | |
|---|---|
| Aggregate scores | |
| Aggregator | Score |
| GameRankings | 74.65% |
| Review scores | |
| Publication | Score |
| Game Informer | 8/10 |
| GameSpot | 7.9/10 |
| IGN | 8.1/10 |
| Official PlayStation Magazine (US) | |
| Official PlayStation Magazine (UK) | 6 out of 10 |
| Absolute PlayStation | 81% |
| Jeuxvideo.com | 17/20 |
| Next Generation Magazine | |
| PSi | 97% |
| RPGFan | 78% |
Reviews of Jade Cocoon were generally positive, praising its graphics, including the game's FMV anime cut-scenes and environment—which consisted of over 600 pre-rendered backgrounds—as well as its audio, sound effects, and simple interface. The game's deep monster breeding and merging system was also well regarded. However, the game was considered short alongside other RPGs of the time with a story of only 15 to 20 hours. Jade Cocoon was criticized for the inability to fight alongside your monsters, and its Silent Hill-style control scheme, making it difficult to avoid battles with some monsters.
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