ARKOS 2

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ARKOS 2 is a single player action game. It was developed by RetroSouls and was released on May 1, 2025. It received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players.

Arkos 2 is a first-person fantasy shooter where you control the old wizard Arkos to save the land of the twilight from an ancient evil. Featuring a destructible voxel environment, five episodes with boss battles, and a classic MIDI soundtrack, it blends retro action with puzzle elements. Inspired by 90s shooters, it offers three difficulty modes and five unique weapons.

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Audience ScoreBased on 21 reviews

gameplay3 positive mentions

graphics3 negative mentions

ARKOS 2 features stunning voxel art and improved visual design, making the environments feel unique and engaging.
The gameplay remains fun and accessible, with a good balance of challenge and exploration, including secrets and destructible environments.
The game successfully builds on its predecessor, offering new mechanics like height variation in level design and alternate weapon abilities.

The game is relatively short, with a campaign length similar to the first game, which may disappoint some players.
Boss fights can be inconsistent in difficulty, with some being frustratingly easy or annoying due to mechanics like invincibility.
While the game introduces new elements, it lacks significant innovation compared to other modern Retro FPS titles.

gameplay
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay of Arkos 2 retains the core elements of its predecessor, featuring bite-sized levels, collectible keys, and enemies to defeat, while introducing a greater emphasis on verticality in level design. However, the new mechanics do not significantly enhance gameplay, resulting in only minor improvements over the original. Overall, players appreciate the engaging gameplay and enhanced visuals, making it a solid experience.
- “The gameplay of Arkos 2 is practically the same as the first game; you have small bit-sized levels, keys to collect, enemies to shoot, and secrets to find.”
- “One of the more notable aspects is the increased focus on height and other mechanics in the level design.”
- “Overall, Arkos 2 acts as a tiny improvement in the gameplay of the original while greatly improving the visual design with way more in-depth environments to explore.”
- “The gameplay of Arkos 2 is practically the same as the first game; you have small, bite-sized levels, keys to collect, enemies to shoot, and secrets to find.”
- “However, this doesn't actually contribute anything gameplay-wise, as breaking their voxel weapons or faces does absolutely nothing.”
music
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game is generally well-received, with many praising its fun and energetic quality. Some users noted that certain tracks may be reused from the first game, but this is not seen as a significant issue, as the original soundtrack was also enjoyable. Overall, the soundtrack contributes positively to the gaming experience.
- “The music is fun and energetic.”
- “Oh, and the OST is great!”
- “The music is also pretty solid, though I'm about 90% sure that some of it is reused from the first game.”
graphics
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics are initially perceived as simple, but they reveal impressive detail and quality upon closer inspection. Players appreciate the great visuals and enjoy the incorporation of destructive voxel elements, enhancing the overall gameplay experience.
- “The visuals may seem simple at first, but they’re surprisingly impressive.”
- “Great visuals, nice gameplay, love the destructive voxels!”
- “The graphics are outdated and lack the detail expected from modern games.”
- “The character models look flat and lifeless, making it hard to connect with the game.”
- “The environments are bland and repetitive, which detracts from the overall experience.”
story
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's story diverges from typical grimdark narratives, embracing a lighthearted classic adventure theme. It features a magical first-person shooter experience, enhanced by charming voxel-based destruction and an overall whimsical tone.
- “It’s not the grimdark boomer shooter you might be used to; instead, it leans into a light classic adventure story, a magical FPS adventure, complete with pretty voxel-based destruction and a lighthearted tone.”