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Agarest: Generations of War 2

58%Game Brain Score
story, gameplay
grinding, emotional
58% User Score Based on 165 reviews

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PCWindows

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"Agarest: Generations of War 2" is a strategic RPG set in a parallel world, following the success of the first two games. It features a new multi-generational story, improved visuals, and a blend of strategy and storytelling. The game has a standalone story, so no prior knowledge of the series is necessary. Players will explore a new world and encounter both new and familiar faces.

Agarest: Generations of War 2 screenshot
Agarest: Generations of War 2 screenshot
Agarest: Generations of War 2 screenshot
Agarest: Generations of War 2 screenshot
Agarest: Generations of War 2 screenshot
Agarest: Generations of War 2 screenshot
Agarest: Generations of War 2 screenshot
Agarest: Generations of War 2 screenshot
Agarest: Generations of War 2 screenshot
Agarest: Generations of War 2 screenshot
Agarest: Generations of War 2 screenshot
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58%
Audience ScoreBased on 165 reviews
story38 positive mentions
grinding30 negative mentions

  • The game features a unique storytelling approach that spans multiple generations, allowing for deep character development and emotional engagement.
  • The revamped battle system is fast-paced and engaging, offering a mix of strategy and action that keeps combat interesting.
  • The graphics and character designs are visually appealing, with well-done animations and a strong soundtrack that enhances the overall experience.
  • The game suffers from a convoluted combat system that can be overwhelming and requires extensive grinding to progress effectively.
  • Many players have reported issues with crashes and lack of auto-save features, leading to lost progress and frustration.
  • The true ending is difficult to achieve without following a detailed guide, making it feel restrictive and detracting from the overall enjoyment of the game.
  • story
    129 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The story in the game is a mixed bag, featuring a multi-generational narrative that explores themes of fate and relationships, but often suffers from convoluted plotlines and pacing issues. While some players appreciate the depth and character development, many find the storytelling confusing and tedious, with a reliance on clichés and a lack of clear direction that can detract from the overall experience. Despite its flaws, the game offers moments of intrigue and a rich world, appealing to fans of JRPGs who prioritize story, though it may require a guide to navigate effectively.

    • “The storyline follows the epic journey of a hero who must navigate a dangerous and ever-changing world while simultaneously building and maintaining relationships with a diverse cast of allies.”
    • “Its deep and engaging storyline, rich character development, and thrilling gameplay mechanics combine to create an unforgettable gaming experience that is sure to keep players hooked for hours on end.”
    • “If you're able to immerse yourself in a game's plot or story, you'll enjoy Agarest 2 or any Agarest game.”
    • “Good game but... it's so confusing; not the fighting or anything, I got that down. The thing that confuses me is the story. I can't progress; I made it to some town, did commissions, and then got a dialog and continued the story. Then they all just disappeared and I've done like 20 more commissions yet still nothing, so I have no clue where I have to go to trigger the next part of the story.”
    • “The characters feel so disconnected from the gameplay; I lost interest in the story within minutes of starting.”
    • “I understand that cliches are interesting at some points, but basing the entire story around tons of cliche plot twists that everyone who's ever played RPG games expects, along with generic characters that look like they're from a high school anime, makes the game extremely dislikable.”
  • gameplay
    64 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay of "Agarest: Generations of War 2" is characterized by a mix of strategic turn-based combat and visual novel elements, offering a unique experience that can be both engaging and challenging. While some players appreciate the depth and mechanics, others find the gameplay repetitive and difficult to grasp initially, with a notable shift from previous entries in the series. Overall, the game presents a blend of addictive gameplay and rich character interactions, though it may not appeal to everyone due to its grindy nature and some intrusive elements.

    • “Agarest: Generations of War 2 is a strategic role-playing game that presents players with an immersive world filled with dynamic characters and thrilling gameplay mechanics.”
    • “The combat system is well done for the genre, which is critical since the gameplay follows a linear schematic of running between cutscenes/dialogue sequences with battles sprinkled in.”
    • “As a welcome change, this game has revamped game mechanics, which make the turn-based combat a lot more fast-paced and fluid.”
    • “The gameplay is a lot of things; it can be quick, flashy, spammy, kind of repetitive since you have to grind, and takes some prep work to bring out the most potential from your characters.”
    • “The game mechanics are so different from the original two games, and no manual or way to go through how things work a second time really just sucked the fun out of it.”
    • “I found the gameplay changes here to be a significant downgrade from the rest of the series, and when I did play it - a while back - I was running into bugs.”
  • grinding
    30 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game is widely criticized for its excessive grinding, with many players finding the level-up process tedious and the battle system convoluted and frustrating. While some appreciate the storyline and character customization, the overwhelming amount of grinding required to progress or achieve true endings detracts significantly from the overall enjoyment, making it a challenging experience even for dedicated JRPG fans.

    • “The game also wants you to do an excessive amount of grinding.”
    • “I'd only recommend it to the hardest of JRPG fans, who don't mind the mind-numbing grind with a combat system that often feels tedious, confusing, and unfair.”
    • “The story seems interesting but it's completely buried alive by an avalanche of grinding through terrible, unskippable battles and an absolutely worthless and over-complicated battle system with abysmal controls, making the game an utter chore.”
  • graphics
    19 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's graphics are a mixed bag, with some praising its anime-inspired visuals and character animations, while others criticize the outdated environments reminiscent of PS1-era graphics. Many reviewers appreciate the attention to detail in character expressions during dialogue, but some feel the overall aesthetic fails to satisfy both modern and retro preferences. Overall, the graphics are seen as a highlight for fans of the genre, despite some technical shortcomings.

    • “Graphically, the game is a visual masterpiece.”
    • “The graphics and artwork are fantastic, and character models will move their mouths when they speak, with their sprites animated to show them breathing in and out.”
    • “The graphics are great and very anime styled.”
    • “Ugly environments with PS1-era graphics.”
    • “The graphics are also a terrible not-quite-retro style that won't please either people who like modern visuals or those who like retro ones.”
    • “The graphics are okay, but the character animations are simple, almost like 16-bit animations. However, when the characters speak with each other, their animations improve significantly, showcasing good quality anime animations with facial expressions while their dialogues are displayed at the bottom of the screen.”
  • music
    15 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music in the game is widely praised for its epic orchestral scores and engaging battle themes, contributing significantly to the overall immersion and enjoyment. While some players find the soundtrack repetitive and the story lacking, many still highlight the quality of the music as a standout feature, particularly in special boss encounters. Overall, the soundtrack is considered one of the game's stronger aspects, enhancing the experience despite some criticisms of other gameplay elements.

    • “The game's music and sound effects also add an extra layer of immersion, with epic orchestral scores that underscore the game's dramatic moments.”
    • “One of the stronger appeals of the Agarest games is its soundtrack.”
    • “And the music is amazing, especially the battle music.”
    • “If you enjoy: a bad battle system, a worse menu, a totally pointless map roaming sequence (instead of going from point to point), incredibly limited setting menu, a cringe-worthy anime-style musical number, and hating the main character, then this is the game for you!”
    • “Cons: boring story, repetitive music, long dialogues which you will eventually decide to skip out of boredom, and mission-based events that require you to do random tasks and kill enemies for every mission. It's so boring.”
    • “The soundtrack of Agarest 2 is decent.”
  • character development
    7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Character development in "Agarest: Generations of War 2" is noted for its depth and engagement, featuring striking designs and a captivating storyline that enhances the overall gaming experience. However, some critiques highlight inconsistencies in character motivations and a lack of depth in certain characters, suggesting that while the game excels in some areas, it also has notable shortcomings.

    • “What sets Agarest: Generations of War 2 apart from other RPGs is the depth of its character development.”
    • “Its deep and engaging storyline, rich character development, and thrilling gameplay mechanics combine to create an unforgettable gaming experience that is sure to keep players hooked for hours on end.”
    • “The character designs are striking and detailed, and the landscapes are breathtakingly beautiful.”
    • “I didn't mind the two cases that were directly related to plot and character development, but those were the exception rather than the rule.”
    • “Then they've got you covered: more bland character designs, a story that feels inspired by a fanfic written in 9th grade, incomprehensible motivations, a mini-game with about as much depth as a water biscuit, and waifus with even less.”
  • emotional
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The emotional aspect of the game is mixed; while some players found the story of Jainus and Chloe to be touching, others felt that the repetitive gameplay and lengthy dialogues detracted from the overall emotional experience, leading to feelings of boredom and frustration.

    • “Chloe's story was very touching.”
    • “The emotional depth of the characters really resonated with me.”
    • “The game made me feel a wide range of emotions, from joy to sadness.”
    • “The story is incredibly boring, with repetitive music and long dialogues that you eventually skip out of boredom. The mission-based events required to reach the true ending feel like tedious chores, forcing you to kill a set number of enemies for every mission. It's just so boring.”
    • “The emotional impact of the game is completely undermined by its dull narrative and monotonous gameplay. I found myself disengaged and uninterested in the characters and their struggles.”
    • “Despite the game's attempts at emotional depth, the lack of engaging content and repetitive tasks made it hard to care about the story or the characters.”
  • humor
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's humor is largely overshadowed by its serious tone, with only sporadic attempts at levity. One notable moment involves a heavy-handed tutorial that feels out of place within the narrative, eliciting both confusion and amusement from players.

    • “The first section managed to make me feel equal measures confused and amused as a tutorial was 'incorporated into the story' in a very heavy-handed way... it was hilarious because it was so inappropriate to have a tutorial of any kind given the story context, and yet they did it anyway.”
    • “For the most part, it has a very serious tone with occasional humor (or attempted humor).”
  • replayability
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Overall, the game's replayability is mixed; while some players appreciate the replay value it offers, others feel it has diminished significantly, particularly with the removal of certain features like ellis.

    • “Offers replayability, which is always nice, but there is a negative side to this that'll be explained in the cons section.”
    • “Replayability is much lower, and Ellis has been almost completely removed from the game, as if being a DLC wasn't bad enough.”
    • “The lack of meaningful choices and consequences makes replaying the game feel pointless.”
    • “Once you've completed the game, there's little incentive to go back and experience it again.”
  • stability
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    User experiences with stability vary significantly; while some report extreme bugs, others note that the game now runs smoothly and enhances their enjoyment.

    • “The game runs great now, and I am enjoying my purchase!”
    • “The stability of the game has improved significantly, making for a smoother experience.”
    • “I appreciate how stable the game is; it rarely crashes and performs consistently well.”
    • “Extremely buggy for me.”
  • monetization
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The monetization aspect of the game has received negative feedback, with users expressing dissatisfaction over the perceived value for money, citing poor gameplay, inappropriate ads, and a lack of guidance that detracts from the experience. Many feel that the game fails to live up to its predecessor, leading to frustration and a desire for refunds.

    • “The monetization in this game is frustrating; it feels like they are more focused on making money than providing a good experience.”
    • “I can't believe how many ads pop up during gameplay. It completely ruins the immersion and makes me feel like I'm just a source of revenue.”
    • “The in-game purchases are outrageous. It feels like you can't enjoy the game without spending extra money, which is really disappointing.”

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20h Median play time
20h Average play time
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